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how to compete with multiple offers on a house.

In a strong seller’s market, as we’re currently experiencing in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, the low house inventory often leads to multiple offers on homes.  I’ve had clients competing against sixty-plus offers on properties, and landing the contract is like winning the lottery.  While that scenario is frustrating, there ...

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what is earnest money in real estate?

Earnest money and option money are both funds that are put down in the first few days of an executed contract, and buyers are sometimes confused by what they’re for.  I recently shared a post explaining the option period and now I want to talk about earnest money in real ...

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what is an option period in real estate?

When buyers are putting in an offer on a house, there are often many questions about earnest money and option money, funds that are put down in the first few days of an executed contract.  Option money, in particular, can be confusing so let’s talk about an option period in ...

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what to know about moving from california to texas.

With the current political state, high housing and tax prices, and other personal factors, many people are choosing to move from California to the great state of Texas. Before taking the leap, there are many things to consider and some myths to dispel. Here’s what you need to know about ...

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