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Are you making a strong offer?

The housing market in San Antonio for 2018 is shaping up to be a strong seller’s market which means fierce competition between buyers. In order to win in a multiple…

Written by Micah Harper

March 2, 2016

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Buying a Home After Oct 3, 2015…Yikes, What Changed?

New federal regulation, implemented Oct 3, 2015 is designed to slow down the process of buying a home so that it can be completed in a more thorough manner. In…

Written by Micah Harper

October 10, 2015

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Q&A: What are the different inspections that I can get on my potential new home?

You have a house under contract, and you’re in the option period. You’ve read the Seller’s Disclosure and you’ve walked through the house with your Realtor, but how do you know…

Written by Micah Harper

July 4, 2015

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5 Tips for Buyers in Today’s Seller’s Market

Buying a home in San Antonio today can be a frustrating experience, especially when you do not understand what is going on. Why are homes selling before I can even…

Written by Micah Harper

June 16, 2015

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“Grading” and “Watering”
(courtesy of engineer Greg Sethness)

From THE STRAIGHT EDGE, a newsletter by engineer Greg Sethness TODAY’S SUBJECT: “Grading” and “Watering” Grading is a term that means to re-shape the surface of the ground. Around buildings…

Written by Micah Harper

June 16, 2015

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Q&A: Home Warranties, what are they and how do they work?

Answer: A home warranty is an insurance policy, usually good for a year, that covers the repair and/or replacement of many of the appliances and systems of a home. The…

Written by Micah Harper

May 10, 2015

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Q&A: What happens if my house does not appraise for the contract price?

Who does this affect: This is a potential issue for both buyers and sellers Answer: This is known among Realtors as “appraisal risk” and can come about in a…

Written by Micah Harper

May 9, 2015

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Q&A: What is Survey Coverage and why do you need it?

(Content generously provided by Chicago Title) Answer: Survey coverage is additional title insurance coverage which protects the buyer against errors on the survey. In accordance with the terms of the…

Written by Micah Harper

May 8, 2015

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Crafting a competitive offer in a seller’s market

Housing inventory in San Antonio is in short supply so far in the first quarter of 2015 which means that buyers are often having to compete to purchase those properties…

Written by Micah Harper

February 27, 2015

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Pet Friendly Homes: A Growing Trend

Recent trends in home ownership have shown a shift from coexistence with our pets toward inclusion of them into our family. The result of this shift is that owners are…

Written by Marie Crabb

February 6, 2015

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Tag: Buy A House

Are you making a strong offer?

Buying a Home After Oct 3, 2015…Yikes, What Changed?

Q&A: What are the different inspections that I can get on my potential new home?

5 Tips for Buyers in Today’s Seller’s Market

“Grading” and “Watering”
(courtesy of engineer Greg Sethness)

Q&A: Home Warranties, what are they and how do they work?

Q&A: What happens if my house does not appraise for the contract price?

Q&A: What is Survey Coverage and why do you need it?

Crafting a competitive offer in a seller’s market

Pet Friendly Homes: A Growing Trend

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