Friday, August 25, 2017

How New Construction Homes Are Different


Purchasing a new construction home is a different process than moving into a retail home. For this reason, it’s important that you have help making the right decisions.

Purchasing a new construction home is a slightly different experience than purchasing a resale property. 

For that reason, there are a few things you need to be aware of before doing so.

First of all, don’t be afraid to bring a professional along. Most builders are willing to pay a buyer’s agent. 

Who you work with truly matters.

By doing this, you’ll be able to ensure that you’re making the right choices from the very beginning since we have the experience and connections to let you know when a builder is good, great, or not so much.

Making these kinds of choices is incredibly important. Any decisions you make regarding real estate will have an effect on your life for a long time to come. 

A home is the most expensive investment you’re likely to make in your life. You’ll want to make sure that, over time, it will increase in value.

The best way to ensure that this happens is by trusting the help of a professional to guide you throughout the process.

We would love to provide you with that help. Who you work with truly matters.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Determining Your Home Affordability


Knowing how much you are able to afford is one of the most important things to be aware of when you are searching for a home. Thankfully, professionals will be able to help you determine exactly what that means for you personally.

The financial aspect of homebuying is often among some of the first things people think about when they begin their search. 

One of the questions my team and I often hear from clients is, “How much can I afford?" 

There are many factors that determine your home affordability including your income, how much money you have saved for a down payment, your employment history, and the current interest rates.

However, buyers shouldn’t feel as if they need to go about the process alone. 

Ultimately, utilizing the help of professionals will be the best way to answer any questions.

Regardless of your situation it is important to pair up with a strong real estate team who will be able to help you through the home buying process. 

You should also sit down with a mortgage lender, as they will be able assist you specifically with your home affordability.  

Ultimately, utilizing the help of professionals will be the best way to answer any questions you have about your home affordability.

If you have any other questions or would like us to help you figure out how much you can afford we’d be happy to assist you. You can contact us by giving us a call or sending an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Hit the Trails of Harlingen


We're lucky to have such a great running community and trail system in Harlingen.

Harlingen is fortunate to have a great running community with many great running trails. 

Three of the most popular trails are Pendleton Park, 25th St. Trail, and McKelvey Park. 

I hope to see you out on the trails!

Most of the community will use these trails to train for Harlingen's first full marathon, which takes place on February 25th, 2018.

I hope to see you out there supporting the trails!

In the meantime, give us a call if you're thinking of buying, selling, or investing in real estate. We'd love to hear from you!