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This is just a general discussion considering the options of how to leave real estate to your heirs. For legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. There are two options: 1) Use a will to designate who gets the property when you are deceased, or 2) Use a living trust. Which is the better choice? […]

There are times when real estate needs to be sold fast. This may happen because of a crisis, such as a medical or family emergency. It could be because of a dispute, such as a lawsuit or a horrible divorce. Maybe the money locked in the equity value of the home is needed for other […]

There is a funny saying, which comes from Texas that is “all hat and no cattle.” It refers to people who pretend to be big time ranchers, but really do not own much of anything. When selling a home the biggest time wasters are the “looky-loos.” Looky-loos are people who pretend to be interested in […]

We wanted to find out how Houston compares to other parts of the USA. Being good ole guys and gals from Texas, we thought it should be a fair fight. After all, there is no need to convince us that Houston is a great place to live. We already live there and we really love it! […]

Houston is a great place to live. There are plenty of good jobs, lots of exciting things to see and do, and it is a great place to raise a family. If you are not already from the Houston area, if you buy a home in Houston, here is information that will help when moving in. […]

Houston is a fantastic city for real estate investors wanting to buy homes that they lease. There a many factors that make this a vibrant area for owning rental properties. Many of the investors are from other states. A national real estate investment company that searches America for great investment opportunities in rental properties thinks […]

The title of this week’s blog post is misleading. If you think the idea is to recommend the cheapest neighborhoods, you are making the wrong assumption. The cheapest neighborhoods are crime-ridden, ugly, and they have poor schools. The only people that live there are in those places from adverse conditions, not by choice. However, if you are […]

Houston is a happening town. There are many great jobs and fantastic opportunities for those wanting to start a new business. Texas is a business-friendly state because there are no state income taxes. Tell that to Californians who pay up to 13% state income tax and this is why Houston appeals to new technology startups. They would rather […]

Houston is popular with families. There are luxurious parts of Houston with multi-million dollar homes, as well as areas where the homes have prices that are more modest. All of the areas suitable for families have good schools. Some families like to be near Lake Houston, some like houses in the suburbs on one-acre+ lots, […]

Houston, Texas is a thriving metropolitan community with many nice neighborhoods. Houston is the largest Texas city by population and the fourth most populated city in America. Houston is popular with young professionals, families just starting out, and wealthy, successful Texans. Houston has NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the healthcare facilities of the Texas Medical Center. […]