Chris Valdez's Blog Posts

Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?  Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we

                Is the Real Estate Market going to crash?While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But

What’s Your Home Buying Power?            If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you

New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put  The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from

5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home  Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that &ldquo

  Why Is The Housing Inventory So Low Right Now?It's not just your neck of the woods: homes priced between $200,000 and $300,000 are hard to find in most Texas markets, In August, Texas had

The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021 “2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its

Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide  Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and

Gear up to apply for a mortgageThese days, mortgage rates are sitting at historic lows, so now's a really good time to apply for a home loan. But you can't just jump into that process

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers

Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?  The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it

Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?  Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-

               How 2811 Longmeadow Dr. Sold For $170,000   I did know my client/seller several years before the sale of this home. The home was in

What is the Texas Eviction Diversion Program?October 01, 2020 | Texas REALTORS® StaffThe Texas Supreme Court on September 25 established the Texas Eviction Diversion Program with funding

Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans

               Will I lose my home during the COVID-19 outbreak?On April 1, at the height of the coronavirus emergency, rent and mortgage payments became due

What is a mortgage interest rate?Lenders charge interest on a mortgage as a cost of lending you money. Your mortgage interest rate determines the amount of interest you pay, along with the,

Unsecured Loans: Definition and ExplanationUnsecured loans are loans that are approved without the need for collateral. Collateral is when you pledge an asset to secure a loan. With an unsecured,

HOA Dues: What You Need to Know Before BuyingHomeowners Association (HOA) dues help you share costs with others in your community. But HOA payments can add a significant amount to your housing

What Home Warranty Has to Offer to a HomeownerYou just purchased your dream house along with the all the perfect décor that turns your dream house into your dream home. It's been a

What to Consider Before Buying A Vacation HomeIs there a spot that you visit so often you'd like to purchase property? Or are you thinking of buying a vacation home that you will rent out when you

6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up Getting a MortgageBy Daniel Bortz | Feb 19, 2018Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. In a recent survey, 42% of

Do You Get Your Earnest Money Back at Closing?By Jeanne Sager | Jun 24, 2019Realtor.comDo you get your earnest money back at closing? If you're buying a house and planning to finance

AS-IS Texas is an AS-IS state. This means the seller is selling their property AS-IS with all faults and the buyer is buying the property AS-IS with all faults.Kinda Scary for the buyer isn't it? If

Here's How to Buy a House: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Home BuyerThe steps to buying a house might seem complicated at first—particularly if you're a home buyer dipping a toe into

How to Make Money In Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide to InvestingCurious to learn more about how to make money in real estate? Are you itching to invest? We don't blame you—real estate

What Is a Deed-Restricted Community? What to Know Before You Buy or Build a HomeThe day I planned to close on an acre lot where I hoped to build a brand-new house, my real estate agent turned up a

Selling a House As Is: What It Means for Buyers                         

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent By Rachel Stults It's a slow Sunday morning. You've just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out 

Why Do You Need a Home Inspection?  By yoursuperinspector.com   It Reveals Critical Decision Making Information A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the