Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

The conventional pathway to selling your home is hiring a listing agent who represents you in the transaction and manages the marketing that requires a real estate license. This strategy often comes at a high cost. In Texas, the norm is to pay your listing agent 3% of your home’s…

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

A Texas home with a "For Sale By Owner" sign on a flat-fee MLS listing platform, highlighting how technology is changing FSBO sales.

For Texas homeowners, selling a house without a real estate agent has never been easier—or more appealing. The traditional For Sale By Owner (FSBO) process has undergone a major transformation, thanks to advancements in technology, shifting buyer expectations, and evolving market trends. While FSBO sellers once struggled with limited exposure…

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7 Best Apps for Real Estate Investors in Texas

Texas homes continue to move quickly, with many properties listed for less than two months before they find a buyer. In a local market where inventory remains low and prices stay high, real estate investors need every advantage to act fast and make informed decisions. Whether targeting single-family homes, rental…

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February 2021 Texas Real Estate Market Update

Well folks, if you’re wondering if the market has cooled off at all now that we have rolled in to 2021, it hasn’t. In fact it’s been quite the opposite. We are still seeing historically crazy numbers across the board. Indicating that not only are we firmly planted in a…

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When Investors Should Use a Flat Fee Listing Service

When you run your own real estate investment business, it’s important to keep both your personal compensation and your profit margins in mind. These measures ensure you can grow your business and that all of your efforts are being fairly rewarded. While several non-negotiable costs, such as taxes, maintenance, and…

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Should You Get a Real Estate License to Flip Homes in Texas?

Should You Get a Real Estate License to Flip Homes in Texas?

Flipping homes is a lucrative real estate investment strategy, but it can also be a risky one. Without the right knowledge and expertise, you might find yourself with a property that has extensive foundation problems or a post-renovation value that doesn’t reach your break-even point. Even with the right properties,…

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Key Things to Consider When Evaluating FSBO Websites

Key Things to Consider When Evaluating FSBO Websites

In 2021, homes for sale by owners (FSBOs) accounted for one out of every ten transactions. But when homeowners conduct a home sale without the guidance and resources of a real estate agent, they can miss key markets, advertising opportunities, and market insights throughout the process. However, the market is…

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Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market. And as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners are turning to FHA loans due to the increased assistance and down payment requirements they…

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Understanding Investment Property Closing Costs in Texas

When new property investors think about the cost of having real estate investments, they might picture ongoing maintenance and repairs—approximately 1% of the property’s value per year. They may also think about the cost of the property itself—which isn’t insignificant, as the annual home appreciation rate in Texas is 8.48%.…

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