Opendoor seems to be quite the topic of conversation these days. Is this the stress-free real estate model of the future? Or is the ibuyer model simply a gimmick? There are many Opendoor reviews online which are not favorable. I felt compelled to investigate further. The big sell of Opendoor is the […]
How My Flip Went Flop
A decade ago my husband and I purchased our first home together in Austin. It was 1800 mostly well configured square feet with a decadent 3 full baths, 2 of which were en suite. Located in a sought after zip code, we were able to afford it because it’s chopped up […]
3 Tips to Help Increase your Home Value
When considering home improvements there are two important rules to bear in mind. The first is that cost does not equal value and the second is that real estate markets are micro in nature. What may be expected or accepted in one neighborhood may not work in another. Part of owning a […]
DIY Adventures – Popcorn Ceiling Removal
. When we bought our house 13 years ago, I don’t think hating popcorn ceilings was even a thing. I don’t even remember looking at the ceilings as our perky realtor showed us around what would be our new home. If I did look, I was probably only pleased to see that the ceilings weren’t […]
My First Rental House – Heaven or Hell??
I was 30 years old. My house was paid off, I had $90,000 in cash, and I was ready to step foot in the real estate market and buy my first rental house. “Don’t do it. Renters will tear up your house and you’ll lose your shirt.” was the advice of the […]
5 tips to List your Home at the Right Price
If your home is listed at the right price in tandem with its true market value its should sell within the appropriate time with reasonable marketing effort. Here are 5 pro tips to list your home at the right price. Here’s a quick video with some tips that will help you list […]
