Tired of all of the rain lately? There are a few benefits to house hunting the rain that you may not have thought of. If you don't mind getting a little wet then a stormy day is the perfect time to go to open houses or to home showings with your agent. Rain will show you any issues with the home that you would not see on a sunny day. Roof leaks will be apparent from looking in the attic and from wet spots on the ceiling. These could also be mold issues as well. Either way, you will easily be able to identify these ... read more

1. Seller's Disclosure - This is a required document that the seller must fill out disclosing any known issues with the property. The buyer is required to sign it to acknowledge. It helps the buyer make a more informed decision bout the condition of the property. A good agent will go over the seller's disclosure when you before you sign it to make sure you understand it.  2. Zoning Guidelines - It is common that a home will be zoned residential, however, there are instances where the property ma... read more

So, you got your Real Estate agent from your brother’s cousins half sister’s husband. They said this is the BEST agent ever! Or your mom’s friend is an agent and you must use Doris! You think to yourself, “agents don’t do that much, anyway, right???” WRONG!!! A good Realtor has several years of experience with market trends, negotiations and lots of great advice to give you throughout the process. Their job is to educate you and be your advocate throughout the process. If you hav... read more

As house prices are on the rise, especially among new home builders, it can seem like an impossible dream to be able to afford a new home. However, the dream is very realistic in one community. The Highlands at Westridge is a D.R. Horton community that is located conventionally next to the Central Expressway, Highway 380 and the Dallas North Tollway in McKinney, Texas. This development feeds into the highly rated Prosper ISD. Residents of this community will enjoy estate sized home lots up to .40 acr... read more