Hood Homes BlogHood Homes Blog

Explore, Learn, Buy, Sell Fort Hood, TX Real Estate

  • Menu
  • Military
    • Budgeting Your BAH
    • The VA Loan
    • The Tex Vet Loan
    • Buyer OPORD
  • Buyers
    • How To Buy a Fort Hood Home
    • Buyer Tool Kit
    • Recommended Lenders
    • Budgeting for a Mortgage
    • Buying Articles
  • Sellers
    • What’s My Home Worth?
    • Seller Tool Kit
    • Guaranteed Quick Sale
    • Recommended Vendors
    • Selling Articles
  • Investors
    • Investor Tool Kit
    • Duplexes/Fourplexes
    • Foreclosures
    • Killeen Investor MeetUp
    • BiggerPockets.com
    • Investing Articles
  • Cities
    • Killeen
    • Harker Heights
    • Copperas Cove
    • Map of Neighborhoods
    • Market Stats
    • Explore Central Texas
  • Blog
    • All Articles
    • Buying
    • Selling
    • Investing
    • Real Estate Industry
    • Fort Hood Living
    • Contracts
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us!
    • Real Estate Humor
  • Search by School
  • Builders
  • Foreclosures
  • Map Search
  • Niche Market Search

Blog

Haunted places in Fort Hood
Real Haunted Places in Killeen, TX
Maxdale Bridge Maxdale Bridge is well known by all locals to be the #1 haunted destination in the area. More
Read more.
best water parks near killeen tx
11 Best Water Parks and Summer Fun Near Killeen, TX
Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dana Peak Park Harker Heights Killeen is blessed to have not one but two lakes nearby
Read more.
8 Must-See Museums Near Killeen and Fort Hood, TX
1st Cavalary Division Museum The closest must-see museum for anyone new to the Fort Hood area is on post –
Read more.
top romantic things to do in killeen tx
11 Romantic Things to Do for Date Night in Killeen, TX
Ok, I’ll be straight up with you. Almost nothing here is actually in the city limits of Killeen. It’s true.
Read more.
The Three Types of Builders
The 3 Types of Builders: Tract, Spec and Custom
Updated 9/23/2019; Originally published 10/6/17 Takeaways Understanding what kind of builder you are working with will allow you to get
Read more.
The Texas Sellers Disclosure
Everything You Need to Know About the Texas Seller’s Disclosure
Is a seller disclosure required? How does a seller keep the disclosure updated? What should you be looking for in
Read more.
Five Things to do before you buy a new home
Don’t Sign a Contract With a Builder Until You’ve Done These 5 Things!
You have found your dream home - a brand new house with a builder. They have preapproved you and have
Read more.
Where Does the Realtor Commission Go?
Where Does My Real Estate Agent Spend All that Commission?
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that the median salary for a real estate agent in the USA is
Read more.
How I bought a house for $55/mo
How I Bought a Home in Killeen, TX for $55/mo
It is a strategy nick named "House Hacking", and is the perfect strategy for new investor to make money from
Read more.
All About Fort Hood Property Taxes
Everything You Need to Know About Fort Hood, TX Property Taxes
Information about Fort Hood / Killeen Area tax rates, tax assessors and municipalities, and how it affects your home expenses
Read more.
Common Home Buyer Mistakes Fort Hood TX
6 Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Fort Hood, TX
Fort Hood is an affordable market where you can get a lot of home for your dollar! That doesn't mean
Read more.
Common Realtor mistakes in the Fort Hood Area
The 7 Craziest Mistakes Realtors Make in Fort Hood, TX
I've run into some head scratchers in my time as a Killeen Realtor. But these are the big mistakes that
Read more.
Best online resources for sellers in the fort hood area
Best Online Resources When Preparing to Sell a Fort Hood, TX Home
Find Realtor reviews, collect public information available on your home, seek out the best vendors and repairmen, and learn your
Read more.
Preventing and dealing with mold
Dealing with and Preventing Mold in Central Texas
Takeaways Mold can be an issue in Central Texas But it is a very preventable issue A local restoration company
Read more.
Fort Hoods Famous Folks
The Famous Folks from Fort Hood, TX
Most famous folks who have lived in the Killeen area came by either during their time in the Army or
Read more.
Sell or Rent Your Fort Hood Home?
Should I Sell or Rent My Home in the Fort Hood, TX Area?
Speak with a Realtor such as myself to help make this decision. They can walk you through the pros and
Read more.
Terminating the Texas Purchase Contract
How to Terminate a Texas Home Purchase Contract
Takeaways The seller has almost no “outs” from a contract The buyer has many “outs” in a contract Defaulting on
Read more.
Most Treeful Neighborhoods near Fort Hood
The 10 Most “Tree-full” Neighborhoods in Fort Hood
There has been a lot of building in the Fort Hood area in the last decade.  New neighborhood after new
Read more.
Best Online Resources for Fort Hood Home Buyers
Best Online Resources When Preparing to Buy a Fort Hood, TX Home
Getting ready to purchase a home in the Fort Hood area? Here are some tools to help your search and
Read more.
Tips Before Upgrading your Home
Before You Upgrade Your Home: Get Tips from Your Realtor
Takeaways Use a professional Talk to a Realtor first Use a professional Use a Professional Use a professional. Use a
Read more.
How to Sell your Home Without a Realtor
For-Sale-By-Owner: Tips on Selling Your Fort Hood, TX Home Without a Realtor
Learn the pros and cons of selling your home by yourself in the Killeen TX area, including how to do
Read more.
Fort Hood Homes with the Longest Days on Market
Fort Hood Homes For Sale On the Market the Longest
The longest days on market for a home that successfully sold in 2017 was on the market for 966 days.
Read more.
Using the USDA Loan in the Fort Hood Area
Using the USDA Loan for Rural Homes in Fort Hood, TX
Did you know that the USDA loan is not for Farms and Ranches, but single family homes? Did you know
Read more.
Should you keep looking at homes while under contract
Should You Keep Looking at Homes Once Under Contract?
Takeaways Whether you should “keep looking” depends on you or your market Don’t lead the seller on Communicate with your
Read more.
Fort Hood Fixer Uppers For Sale
Fort Hood Fixer Upper Homes For Sale
If you are looking for a fixer-upper, foreclosures are probably one of your best bets for a variety of reasons
Read more.
Fort Hood, TX Homes with a View For Sale
Skyline Mountain Located on the northwest side of Copperas Cove is Skyline Mountain, a long, steep, and narrow hill that
Read more.
Why You'll Love Fort Hood, TX
Moving to Fort Hood? 8 Reasons You’ll Love The Great Place
If you're new to Killeen or the Central Texas area, you're in for a treat! There is no excuse to
Read more.
Defend the price, prevent a low appraisal
Defend the Price: Avoid a Low Real Estate Appraisal
Takeaways Your agent can prepare a packet for the appraiser to have handy Adjust your strategy to your market Failing
Read more.
The Texas Real Estate Dictionary
The Texas Real Estate Dictionary
Takeaways Ask your agent if you see a term you don’t understand! The General Information and Notice to a Buyer
Read more.
Why am I not getting any showings?
Why Am I Not Getting Showings on my Fort Hood, TX Home?
Takeaways Sometimes there is nothing wrong and it’s just a case of waiting for the right buyer Make sure the
Read more.
Top fort hood neighborhoods for move-up buyers
Top 10 Neighborhoods For Move-Up Buyers in Fort Hood
Move up buyers are often looking for a little more in their home, often significantly above the area's median price
Read more.
Everything about Radon in Central Texas
Is Radon a Problem When Buying a Home in Central Texas?
The Fort Hood area has termites, foundation issues, hail, and a host of other common homeowner problems. Unlike other States,
Read more.
Probates: What to do with an Inherited Home in Central Texas
Inheriting a home is an emotional time. Get help, specific to the Killeen and Temple, TX area, on attorneys, real
Read more.
Top fort hood neighborhoods for first time home buyers
Top 10 Neighborhoods for First Time Homebuyers in Fort Hood, TX
Looking for a starter home, future rental, or on a tight budget? Consider these neighborhoods in the Fort Hood area.
Read more.
The Fort Hood Real Estate Market in 2018
The Fort Hood Real Estate Market in 2018
Takeaways The Fort Hood market had a fantastic 2017, with median price growth of 11% over 2016. Median fourplex prices
Read more.
What to Expect in Seller Concessions in the Fort Hood Area
What to Expect in Seller Concessions in the Fort Hood, TX Area?
Takeaways An uneducated buyer can leave a lot of money on the table if they aren’t familiar with the local
Read more.
1 2 3 … 7 Next »
Brian E Adams, Realtor

Brian E Adams, Realtor, GRI
StarPointe Realty
1604 South W S Young Drive
Killeen, TX 76543
(512) 763-7912
brian@hoodhomesblog.com
Licensed in the State of Texas

 

TREC CONSUMER PROTECTION NOTICE TREC INFORMATION ABOUT BROKERAGE SERVICES
Hood Homes Blog Privacy Policy

Search the Site!

Search for:
© 2025 · Equity Framework
Log in