Guest blog post by Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the TurfMutt Foundation Texas storms can pack...

When you think of REALTORS®, you probably picture someone who helps you sell or buy a house … or advises you in real estate transactions...

Texans aren’t afraid to blaze their own trails. But when it comes to buying, selling, and leasing real estate, a professional can help...

With the challenges of the pandemic, curb appeal is more important than ever. Buyers may be limiting their in-person tours or otherwise...

You know REALTORS® are trusted advisors to help you buy, sell, lease, and manage real estate. REALTORS® also advocate for laws and...

Ensure your home makes the best possible first impression by giving it a thorough cleaning prior to having listing photos taken or visits...

For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of homes sold and median price. According...

You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take great photos. A few simple steps can elevate your pictures. Tidy up. Start by...

A real estate transaction can require many forms, contracts, and addenda. Even in a straightforward sale or purchase, you may eventually...

Is your real estate agent a REALTOR®? Although some people mistakenly use the two terms interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A...

In Texas, summers are the season when electricity bills are typically the highest. However, that’s no reason to neglect energy-saving...

Have you ever taken on a project that looked easy until you actually did the work? Selling your home without a real estate agent is a...

If you received two offers on your house that were $5,000 apart, you should take the higher one, right? Not so fast. Sure, money plays a...

If you have smart-home technology that can record video or audio, make sure you don’t run afoul of the law when your home is being viewed...

Real estate transactions are an attractive deal for cyber criminals. One targeted, fraudulent email can cause an unwitting consumer to...

The popularity of home improvement TV shows has raised buyer’s expectations of what properties should look like, but home sellers aren’t...

How would you respond to a really low offer? Many sellers are offended—so offended that they refuse to respond. After all, it’s an...

Did you put your house on the market so it would stay there for a long time? Probably not, but if you’re making these mistakes, that’s...

In many residential sales, sellers are required to provide information about the condition of the property, which benefits the buyer and...

When disaster strikes, your immediate concern will be the safety of you and your loved ones. However, once the immediate danger passes,...