Buyers want to know: Why is housing supply still low in Texas
Wednesday, February 23
One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are ...
Selling a property with Smart Home Technology
Wednesday, February 23
You often judge a house by it’s good looks. But guess what? Now you can also judge it by its IQ. Long-buzzed about smart home technology — think smart thermostats, smart lighting, and app-controlled security systems — are moving into more homes. Smart home tech can up your coolness factor and mak...
Should you have a Smart Device on property?
Wednesday, February 23
When you’re not home, little doubts can plague you. Did I lock the door? Did I leave a key for the housekeeper? Is the AC still on full blast? Smart home devices can resolve those questions and ease your mind. They can also make your home more comfortable and convenient, and save you money. Once...
Learn More about Buy & Hold
Monday, February 21
Real estate is one of the most tax-favored investment classes in the U.S. In fact, in 2020, a WMRE survey revealed that 61.5% of high net worth investors planned to allocate more money to investment properties The majority of these investors will be able to deduct depreciation and any real estate...
Should You Help Tenants Who Can’t Pay Rent in Houston, Texas?
Thursday, February 10
Evictions in Texas have resumed Evictions have been legal in Texas since February 26, 2021, but the courts are backed up with cases. Despite evictions resuming, many landlords are still dealing with tenants who aren’t paying rent. Many are wondering if they should try to help their tenants by for...
The End of the Grace Period, and How Landlords Should Approach it
Thursday, February 10
It’s now February, a month many have waited for since last year. February 28, 2022 is officially the last day of the grace period as it is defined in the COVID laws passed last year. Until that date, any debts from the Emergency Period—defined from April 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021—are protected,...