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You get the requests in the mail. You’ve heard your friends talk it. You’ve probably even seen little pamphlets and advertisements in your local bank. The home equity line of credit (HELOC) is everywhere. But should you get one? And, if you do, what’s the smartest way to use it? In this article, we’ll discuss
When you’re getting ready to buy a property, whether it’s for you and your family to live in, or for you to use as an investment vehicle, you should have a property inspection done. A home inspection costs, on average, $315, but can help you find anything wrong with the home proactively—and potentially adjust the
Over the years, the notion has always been that the bigger the house you have, the more successful you must be. However, experience shows that many people who live in big houses are actually “house poor” – meaning most of their money goes towards their home and they don’t have the financial resources to do
Summer is here, and that can be a tough time on the rental market for Katy-area property owners. Temperatures are rising up north, so all the snowbirds are headed back home, while many families choose to move during the summer to avoid disrupting the school year, leaving your properties empty. What’s a property owner to
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important financial decisions you’ll make—and that’s a lot of pressure. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of factors you’ll consider when making that decision, and that can be overwhelming—especially to first-time homebuyers.
Every landlord has been on the receiving end of tenant complaints, from infestations to noisy neighbors, but what if you could do something to eliminate complaints? Though there will always be factors you can’t control, smart renovations can help reduce the overall volume of complaints, making life more pleasant for both you and your tenants.