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April 16, 2019

Can a real estate agent show me any home?

Can a real estate agent show me any home? Do real estate agents charge to show homes? Should I wait for an open house before viewing a house?  These are all questions you may have regarding viewing homes. Can any agent show you any home?  Yes. Broker reciprocity allows real estate agents to show the […]
April 9, 2019

Do I pay a real estate agent, if I’m the buyer? | #RealEstateTalk 024

Do I pay a real estate agent, if I’m the buyer? The great news is No you don’t have to pay the real estate agent when you are buying a home. You can receive representation without it costing you a dollar.    How does a buyer’s agent get paid? A buyer’s agent is paid by […]
April 2, 2019

When can I terminate a contract and get my earnest money back?

When can I terminate a contract and get my earnest money back? Residential real estate contracts in Spring Texas provide three main opportunities for a buyer to terminate his contract and be refunded his earnest money.  The three opportunities are during the option period, during financing approval, and during property approval.  Each of the […]
March 28, 2019

17423 Colony Stream Dr Spring TX 77379

17423 Colony Stream Dr Spring TX 77379 in Colony Creek Estates SOLD at 4.4% over list price –  MULTIPLE OFFERS Formal DR Horton model in Colony Creek Estates with a super convenient location that’s less than a 10 minute drive to HWY 249, Noble Energy campus, CHI St. Luke’s hospital, 80-acre Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, Vintage Park, […]
March 26, 2019

When is my loan approved? | #RealEstateTalk 022

When is my loan approved? When can I stop worrying that my loan will be denied? When can I go buy new furniture? In episode 22 of #RealEstateTalk, I’m joined by Stacey Gross, branch manager for Gibraltar Mortgage. She has been in the mortgage business for over 20 years and has had the privilege of […]
March 20, 2019

3305 Asbury Glen Ct Spring TX 77386

3305 Asbury Glen Ct Spring TX 77386 | the Falls at Imperial Oaks Listed at $365,000 TOP 10 REASONS why you are going to fall in LOVE with 3305 Asbury Glen Ct. 1. Convenient location – close to major shopping, restaurants, Grand Parkway, Exxon Mobil campus, and IAH airport. 2. Master planned community of the Falls at Imperial Oaks – extensive array […]
March 19, 2019

What is loan preapproval? | Is loan preapproval difficult to get?

What is loan preapproval? Is loan preapproval difficult to get? How much does it cost? How long does it take? Should I get loan preapproval before looking for a home? Stacey Gross with Gibraltar Mortgage Services and Jill Wente, Realtor with BHG Gary Greene provide the answers you need. Stacey Gross with Gibraltar Mortgage Services […]
March 12, 2019

Do I need a 20% down payment to purchase a home ? | #RealEstateTalk

Do I need a 20% down payment to purchase a home? No, it’s a myth that you need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. There are numerous loans available with much smaller minimum down payment requirements.    Stacey Gross answers questions on minimum down payments amounts in #RealEstateTalk episode 20. She has […]