Explore, Learn, Buy, Sell Fort Hood, TX Real Estate
The listing agent should exhaust efforts to get the appraiser to reconsider before going to the negotiating table Failing that, the seller can drop the price, buyer can pay the difference, or somewhere in between Usually, a low appraisal is an excuse for the buyer to walk away, but not always.
Updated 1/15/18; Originally published 2/25/16 Get out your ATVs, drones, sunscreen, and boots. We’re going to go look at Fort Hood, TX farms and ranches! All the most expensive ones! I have defined a farm and ranch as anything with at least 10 acres. That’s a pretty broad definition, but a property like that should […]
Thinking about investment real estate in the Fort Hood area? Find out what to look for in a rental home in our market, including multi-families.
4 reasons an agent should consider firing their buyer or seller, including tips on how to avoid finding yourself in that situation!
Takeaways Common Situations Government Programs Conclusion
Every home is different, and none is perfect. Learn to buy smart so that you get the most from your home for the long run.
Not the same as property insurance, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the loan types (VA, FHA, Conventional) as relates to mortgage insurance.
The complete guide to Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and the surrounding area’s utilities (electric, gas, water, trash, Internet and more).
Different from property insurance, home warranties, or “residential service contracts”, can be godsends when faced with an unexpected and costly home repair.
Takeaways Don’t confuse property (hazard) insurance with mortgage insurance, or home warranties Start shopping for your insurance company early in the home buying process Check out rates and learn more at www.HelpInsure.com What Coverage? What do you need property insurance for (also called hazard insurance, or homeowners insurance)? According to Travellers, the most common property […]
What to expect when buying a new home in the Fort Hood area (Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove), tips, cost, builder recommendations, and more.
Down Payment, Closing costs, optional and negotiable services, repairs and more about what to expect and what money you need on hand to buy a Fort Hood home.
My takeaways from the Texas Association of Realtors Conference in Dallas, 2017, including the national flood insurance program and future of information.
No surprises – winter is the best time to buy, and summer is the best time to sell. A quick review of how many homes sold by month in 2017.
Schedule A – Actual Facts. B – Buyer Notifications. C – Clear to Close and D – Disclosures. Everything you need to know about the Title Commitment!
What to expect at the Bell County, TX foreclosure auction – what you need to bid, who is your competition, are the properties any good, and the process.
Being prepared sends a message to your clients about the kind of Realtor you are. It also makes your life easier. Here’s a list of things to have on hand.
The title company in Texas is responsible as the escrow officer and the issuer of the title policy / title insurance. They are integral to a successful deal.
A list of recommended companies and resources for Killeen area investors trying to finance investment properties and deals.
Top agents in the Fort Hood area ranked by category – number sold, days on market, median price points and more!
Updated 8/24/17; Originally published 8/11/15 The City of Killeen began in 1882 with a population of 350 as a railroad junction between Temple and Lampasas. The city was named for a railroad executive Frank Patrick Killeen, who not only was not from the area, but never even stepped foot in the town that was his […]
Getting a home sold is all about getting buyers to see it, advertising your home to buyers and agents.
The tools I use to build my own real estate Wordpress website, and why I do that instead of signing on with third-party website providers. Building a website is not the right move for every real estate agent. It is a lot of work! But if interested, here are my experiences.
Tips on what to spend money on, and what NOT to spend money on, to get your home in selling condition.
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area buyer’s agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting a Realtor for your home purchase! There is no one-size-fits-all Realtor – everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses This list is limited to agents who did at least 10 MLS (CTXMLS) single family sales between 7/15/16 and 7/15/17 […]
Some agents in the Fort Hood area do not use professional photography. That is a major competitive advantage for the sellers and their agents who do.
Tips to avoid foreclosure in the Fort Hood area (Bell County, Coryell County, TX) where foreclosures are common in a static real estate market.
Updated 8/12/17; Originally published 8/19/15 Takeaways Realtors have many professional restrictions on what they can and cannot do The client’s will is (almost) always supreme Sometimes agents can get in trouble by not being sneaky, but trying to be too helpful Not all real estate agents are Realtors. “Realtors” are real estate agents that belong […]
If it’s too good to be true… 9 warning signs to help you narrow down the field to find the best agent to sell your home in the Fort Hood area.
Kempner, TX So many of these neighborhoods and areas are in Kempner, that I have featured them all right here – Cactus Creek, Cheyenne Mountain Estates, Chica Ranch, Live Oak Estates, Lomas Redondo, Moten Ranch Estates, Pecan Valley, River Place, and Wells Ranch. Cripple Creek Lampasas El Cerrito Place Copperas Cove Hidden Springs Salado Llewellyn Ranch […]
One of the only options for financing in repair costs when buying a home – it is probably better as a last resort option. Read more about the pros and cons.
View the top waterfront, lake and river properties for sale in the Fort Hood area, located around Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Belton Lake and the Lampasas River
Takeaways We all know not to run around the pool, have an adult supervising children, no diving in the shallow end. But this article is geared toward empty pools, left at often vacant homes of home sellers who are trying to sell their home. Safely! Fix the Fence Having a fence that is in 100% […]
The Fort Hood area and Texas as a whole is a landlord friendly jurisdiction where evictions often take just 3-4 weeks. Learn more about how to avoid and, if necessary, go through with an eviction.
Takeaways Consider using the Killeen Homebuyer Assistance Program if you are a first-time homebuyer in Killeen! You still have to qualify for a loan, but you can get some of the costs paid Start here first if you’re a first-time homebuyer Benefits The Killeen Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) provides up to $7500 toward low-income buyers’ […]
View most affordable new construction homes for sale in the Fort Hood area, including Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and beyond.
