Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. You […]
If the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey have taught us anything, it’s that Texans are tough. Not only are we tough, we’re compassionate about helping our friends, neighbors, and fellow Texans. In the aftermath of one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. in over a decade, I’ve witnessed incredible kindness, strength, and perseverance […]
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Investing can be a wise financial decision. It’s a practice that’s hundreds of years old, and can result in cash flow, tax benefits, and appreciation over time. Purchasing a real estate investment may seem like a daunting task, but the Glazers Realty Team has tools and resources to help. Why Invest? A real estate investment […]
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
There are many factors in real estate that can lead to a foreclosure. Maybe the market crashed, meaning your home is now worth far less than you paid for it. Perhaps you lost your job and income, so you can no longer afford your mortgage payments. Regardless of the reason, a foreclosure can have long-lasting […]
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
