Seller Impersonation Fraud: Red Flags and Best Practices
This information is courtesy of the Texas Land Title Association. With the increasing prevalence of...
You Received an Offer, Now What?
Congratulations! You have received an offer—or maybe more than one—to purchase your home. Before...
Tips for Active Listening
When clients are talking, you may hear them, but are you truly understanding what is being communica...
Buying a Home—It’s About More Than Features
You love the wood floors, chef’s kitchen, and spa-like bathroom. But remember that there’s more ...
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report Shows Areas of Progress & Need For Improvement
While diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and marketing towards the LGBTQ+ community have gaine...
Thinking of Refinancing? Consider These 3 Things
Refinancing your mortgage loan can save you money. However, here are factors to consider to make sur...
How Effective is the Association's Ad Campaign?
A recent survey of 1,000 adults across Texas shows favorable results from this year’s Texas REALTO...
4 Costs Homebuyers Should Consider From the Start
A real estate purchase includes costs more than just the sale price. Here are other considerations t...
Did You Know This About REALTORS®?
Texans aren’t afraid to blaze their own trails. But when it comes to buying, selling, and leasing ...
Texas REALTORS® Tells Consumers to 'Look for the R'
Texas REALTORS® is telling consumers to "Look for the R" as part of the association's annual advert...
What You Need to Know About Title Insurance
If you haven’t heard about it during your homebuying process yet, you will soon. Title insurance m...
5 To-Do's for First-Time Homebuyers
There's a lot to consider when you're buying your first property. Make sure you do these five things...
Are You Interested In A Fixer-Upper? Read This First
Maybe you like the idea of landscaping, decorating, and remodeling. But if you’re a first-time buy...
You Don’t Have To Make This Homebuying Mistake
Now that the weather is turning around in Texas, you might be thinking about starting the home searc...
Do You Trust the Internet to Solve Your Real Estate Problems?
The process of buying, selling, or leasing property can get complicated in countless ways. Just look...
5 Safety Questions to Ask When Selling Your Home
Selling your home means making it available to as many potential buyers as possible. Here are a few...
Are You Really Ready to List Your Home For Sale?
If you’ve been thinking about listing your home, make sure you're really prepared. Here are a few ...
64 Numbers you Shouldn’t Ignore
When you purchase a house, you want to make it yours. You repaint walls, buy new light fixtures, and...
Every Real Estate Agent Isn’t a REALTOR®?
If you’re planning to buy, sell, or lease property, you’re probably in the market for a real est...
Bet you don’t know this about Texas REALTORS®
Do you know if your real estate agent is a REALTOR®? Wait, what? Aren't those just different terms...
An accepted contract is just the beginning
As a homebuyer or seller, an accepted contract is exciting. But hang on … the deal’s not done. T...
You found dozens of homes listed online that you love. Now what?
It’s nice having options, right? Especially when it comes to making a big purchase like a home. If...
Share This: What's included in the sale of a house?
The new Share This column in every Texas REALTOR® magazine gives you a one-pager you can share with...
Real estate is back on the agenda at the Texas Capitol
When the regular session of the 85th Texas Legislature ended May 29, Texas REALTORS® had a long lis...
What homeowners insurance really covers
A survey commissioned by insuranceQuotes—an insurance-comparison website—found that 56% of surve...