- Attorney general rules that military ID doesn't meet homestead-exemption requirement May 11, 2012Recently, the Texas attorney general issued a legal opinion that could cost some homeowners extra time and expense when applying for a homestead exemption.
- A simple way to put yourself in a stronger negotiating position that's really hard to do May 10, 2012There's a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don't care about getting it.
- Ask George and Chuck May 8, 2012Can I void my contract without penalty? How about my lease?
- 5 tips for finding the right movers May 1, 2012After my husband and I decided that we should hire professionals for our move, we searched for the best deal for our budget.
- Ask George and Chuck May 1, 2012What are my options if I can't pay for my timeshare?
- What do they know? April 27, 2012When people hear that my fiance; and I are looking to buy our first house, they frequently offer lessons learned from their own experiences ... though they can sometimes contradict.
- Ask George and Chuck April 25, 2012Was the seller required to disclose previous water damage?
- Lone Star Livin' April 25, 2012The other day, I opened my mailbox and there it was: my property tax appraisal. Just a standard size envelope like so many others, yet this one causes me a little trepidation.
- How I chose a home in about six minutes (and how you can, too) April 20, 2012I'm usually a deliberate decision-maker. So why did my wife and I make an offer on a home just a few minutes after first seeing it?
- Lone Star Livin' April 18, 2012I'm happy to report that the Easter Bunny brought something extra special to my family last weekend: a new niece! Not only was I thrilled to cuddle a newborn, it gave me an opportunity to test my home organization skills.
- Ask George and Chuck April 17, 2012Does death terminate a contract? Can I sue the builder?
- Myth about 3.8% tax on all home sales still false April 16, 2012Homebuyers everywhere rejoiced this week as word spread that rumors of a 3.8% federal tax on all home sales were still false.
- Lone Star Livin' April 11, 2012Occasionally, my husband and I like to take a free weekend to go on home tours. Though we're not looking to buy a new house tomorrow, we expect to do so eventually and enjoy getting ideas. We did this recently on a lovely spring weekend and I was intrigued by what we found.
- How I moved to Texas without breaking the bank ... or breaking down April 5, 2012Before you pack those boxes, invest some time into making a plan and enjoy a smoother move.
- Lone Star Livin' April 4, 2012Like many of you, we're knee-deep in tax preparation at our house. For me, tax time is a little like playing Wheel of Fortune ... I might "win" big money through a refund, but I'm just as likely to find myself tapping the savings account to pay Uncle Sam.
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