by James L. Smith | Mar 1, 2022 | Ask James
An offer on your home moves you one step closer to the finish line in the selling process. And if you’re lucky, you’ll receive multiple offers from a range of bidders.The highest bid is the obvious choice, right? Not necessarily. Here’s what to consider before moving...
by James L. Smith | Feb 14, 2022 | Ask James
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” ~Unknown From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being my past, present and future clients!!!
by James L. Smith | Feb 8, 2022 | Ask James
Want to take the pain out of homebuying? Keep your lifestyle priorities top of mind. If you’re planning to buy a new home, there’s great news: More houses have hit the market in recent months. This means you’ve got more options to choose from. Choice is always good,...
by James L. Smith | Jan 24, 2022 | Ask James
Before a recent change in the Texas Tax Code, some homebuyers were not eligible for a property-tax homestead exemption until January 1 of the year following their home purchase. This caused those homebuyers to lose out on any benefit of the homestead exemption for up...
by James L. Smith | Jan 5, 2022 | Ask James
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re probably focused on saving as much as you can for the down payment. But don’t forget: You’ll need to cover closing costs, too. To create a realistic homebuying plan, make sure you factor in this additional upfront...
by James L. Smith | Dec 29, 2021 | Ask James
When the market is competitive, many homeowners opt to renovate their properties rather than sell or buy. This can be a smart move for many reasons, but as you know, home projects can often end up being expensive and time-consuming. Don’t want to make a costly mistake...
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