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How Much Earnest Money Is Enough When Buying A Home

Buying a home in Austin can feel exciting, fast paced, and a little intimidating all at once. One question I hear from buyers all the time is simple but important: how much earnest money is enough when buying a home? If you are new to the process or even if you have purchased property before, unders

When Is Earnest Money And Option Money Due

Buying a home in Texas comes with a few unique rules that often surprise buyers who are new to the process. One of the most common questions I hear from clients across Austin is simple but extremely important: when is earnest money and option money due? The answer matters more than most people reali

What Does It Mean When An Appraisal Comes In Higher Than Your Offer

Buying a home in Central Texas comes with plenty of exciting moments. There is the thrill of finding the right property, the negotiation that follows, and then the quiet pause while everything moves through inspections, financing, and valuation. One moment that often surprises buyers occurs when the

Essential Elements Of The Texas Real Estate Contract

The Texas real estate contract used for most residential purchases is the TREC One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale), a standardized form promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission, and it contains specific, defined sections that every buyer and seller should actually understand befo