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What is a Dallas home short sale in real estate?

When a Dallas homeowner owes more on a property than its current market value and can’t continue making mortgage payments due to illness, injury, job loss, or divorce, the owner has several options. The owner can sell the house quickly to a reputable cash home-buying company, let the house go into foreclosure, or ask […]

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A Seller’s Property Disclosure In Texas

What to know before you fill out your property disclosure form So you’ve put your house on the market and have an interested buyer looking to make an offer. Before things go any further, you will need to fill out a property disclosure form.  What is a property disclosure form, exactly?  It’s paperwork you […]

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How to avoid housing scams in Dallas

Housing scams happen across the country, including in Dallas.  There are a wide variety of real estate scams and housing scams in Dallas that can arise in different stages of the home-selling process. Some real estate fraud, like fake deeds, where scammers take control of properties they don't actually own, can happen to people […]

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Does your Dallas homeowners insurance cover your stuff when moving houses?

You’re thinking about putting your house up for sale and mentally checking off all the things you have to do in order to prepare for the sale: Hire a real estate agent; find and hire carpenters, plumbers, and painters to make repairs and spruce up the house; pack up your belongings.... The list is exhausting.  You […]

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Best Grants and Home Buying Assistance Programs in Dallas

Buying a home is a huge milestone in any person’s life. It requires a great deal of planning and often difficult financial decisions. Many people go through the home buying process under a great deal of stress without realizing that they are eligible for government assistance. As a resource to our Dallas readers, we’ve put […]

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How to Get Your Real Estate License in Dallas

A career as a real estate agent can be a very rewarding one, with perks such as a flexible schedule and the possibility of working outside an office environment. If you’re serious about pursuing a career as a real estate agent in Dallas, then you have to fulfill the following requirements. 1. Choose your school […]

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Your Rights During a Foreclosure in Texas

Are you staring down the barrel of a foreclosure? Foreclosure is certainly the last thing that any homeowner wants to go through, but that doesn’t mean you should give up now. The foreclosure process in Texas is complicated and understanding the steps involved as well as your rights can save you a lot of stress. […]

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Prevent Foundation Problems In Your Dallas Home

Foundation and structural issues can result in very expensive repairs. Use these handy tips to help protect your home and your wallet by preventing foundation cracks and damage before it becomes a problem. Ensure your home has proper grading This isn’t the type of grade you get for turning in your homework on time. The […]

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