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Texas Property Taxes at Closing: What Every Home Buyer and Seller Needs to Know

July 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Buying or selling a home in Texas? One of the most confusing parts of the transaction is how property taxes are handled at closing. Many buyers and sellers assume the tax calculations are final when they sign the closing documents, but that’s not always the case. Because property taxes in Texas are often estimated at closing, it’s important to understand how tax prorations work, why a post-closing

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How to Choose the Right Realtor in Texas: An Informed Buyer & Seller’s Guide

December 16, 2025 · 4 min read

Choosing a Realtor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when buying or selling a home in Texas. I hope, of course, that you choose me — but regardless of who you work with, my goal is that you are informed, empowered, and confident in your choice. Real estate transactions involve at a minimum hundreds of thousands, and often millions, of dollars. The professional you hire matters mor

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How Do Real Estate Commissions Work in Texas?

August 23, 2024 · 1 min read

Real estate commissions have received a lot of attention recently because of the recent NAR settlement and the lawsuits leading up to that settlement. Even so, I find that many average Texans don’t know the basics of how Realtor compensation works. Here’s a guide by Texas Realtors.

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Should I Get a Pre-Inspection When Selling My Home?

August 14, 2024 · 2 min read

It is always up to each seller to decide whether they will have an inspection prior to listing and there are certainly circumstances where it might not make sense. But it can be a great tool for presenting your home in the best light possible to potential buyers!

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CMAs: How to Read the Reports Realtors Use to Value Homes

July 23, 2024 · 5 min read

A CMA compares a subject property to similar homes currently on the market, under contract, or recently sold — these properties are known as comps. Whether buying or selling, you will almost certainly see a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) at some point during the process.

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What Is Earnest Money? Is It Refundable?

November 12, 2023 · 1 min read

Buyers often have questions about earnest money and when it is refundable and when it is not. Read this primer to understand more!

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What Is an Option Period & Fee in Texas?

November 1, 2023 · 3 min read

Every state has its own regulations and norms. An option period is Texas’ way of providing a home buyer time for due diligence. In exchange for that time, the buyer pays the seller an option fee. Both the option period length and the option fee amount are negotiable points in a real estate contract.

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