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Dealing with and Preventing Mold in Central Texas

Preventing and dealing with mold

Takeaways Mold can be an issue in Central Texas But it is a very preventable issue A local restoration company is the best contact for identifying and resolving mold issues As a local Killeen area Realtor, I have run into mold issues in homes a couple times. In many cases, the listing agent requires I […]

Posted in: Homeowners

Before You Upgrade Your Home: Get Tips from Your Realtor

Tips Before Upgrading your Home

Takeaways Use a professional Talk to a Realtor first Use a professional Use a Professional Use a professional. Use a professional. The only exception is never. Use a professional. I emphasize this because I am a Killeen Realtor. You have no idea how many homes I’ve shown where homeowners did a DIY job and it […]

Posted in: Homeowners

Is Radon a Problem When Buying a Home in Central Texas?

Everything about Radon in Central Texas

The Fort Hood area has termites, foundation issues, hail, and a host of other common homeowner problems. Unlike other States, radon is not one of the primary risks of our area. But if it is a concern, there are certainly plenty of resources available for managing or avoiding radon issues!

Posted in: Homeowners Tagged: epa, radon

Mortgage Payment Help for Military Homeowners

Get Help Paying your VA Mortgage Payment

Takeaways Common Situations Government Programs Conclusion

Posted in: Homeowners Tagged: foreclosure, short sale, VA loan

Everything You Need To Know about Fort Hood Utilities

Stuff about Fort Hood Utilities

The complete guide to Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and the surrounding area’s utilities (electric, gas, water, trash, Internet and more).

Posted in: Buying, Homeowners Tagged: closing, electricity, gas, internet, septic, tv, Utilities, water, well

What Happened When I Appealed My Killeen Property Taxes

What happened when I appealed my Killeen Taxes

Tips on how to get your property tax lowered in the Fort Hood area, as well as what to expect!

Posted in: Homeowners Tagged: appraisal, BellCAD, CoryellCAD, market analysis, Taxes

Ranking the Best New Home Builders in Fort Hood, TX

Takeaways There is no way to “rank” builders – different builders and neighborhoods have different advantages depending on your needs. The best way to find a builder who will best suit you is with a local Realtor. The list below gives a basic starting point on narrowing down builders by quality, price and size The […]

Posted in: Buying, Homeowners, Market Tagged: A&G, all star, Ashford, ashton woods, b a emmons, B&W, barnes, Builder, Cameo, Carothers, Casa Bonita, Centex, D R Horton, Diamond, Eagle, jerry wright, jubilee, jwc, Lackmeyer, lagan, Lennar, LTD Homes, Majestic, Manning, park quality, Precision Value, Purser, Salado Premier, Saratoga, Shanandoah, Stylecraft, Symphony, tippit, vale-irvin, Victory

Bought a Home Recently? Save $617 and File for Your Tax Exemptions Now!

Fort Hood Area Property Taxes

Step by step instructions on how to file for your Bell County, TX property tax exemptions like the homestead, 65+ years old, VA disability, as well as update your voter registration and driver’s license address.

Posted in: Homeowners Tagged: Bell County, disability, exemptions, homestead, Taxes, voter registration

What’s in a Mortgage Payment?

PITI

Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance (PITI) are the four elements of most mortgage payments. Read more about what you can do about each.

Posted in: Homeowners Tagged: escrow, Insurance, Interest, MIP, Mortgage, PITI, PMI, Principal, Taxes

The Hood Homes Blog

Brian E Adams, Realtor

Hello Central Texans! This is my first post for my new real estate blog, mainly focusing on Fort Hood, Texas, to include the cities of Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. I’ve been building my business in the area, and am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with would-be home buyers, sellers and investors! […]

Posted in: Buying, Homeowners, Investing, Selling Tagged: fort hood, killeen, real estate, texas

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