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"Can I Actually Negotiate Now?" What Houston Buyers Can Ask a Seller For (Including a Rate Buydown)
You found a home you love, you ran the numbers, and then you saw mortgage rates sitting above 7% and felt your stomach drop. If you're wondering whether you can actually ask a seller for help right now, or whether that will scare them off, this one is for you. Here's the good news: asking is normal again. And when it's done thoughtfully, it can make a real difference in your monthly payment and the cash you need at closing. What I'm Seeing in Houston Right Now After more than
Houston's Housing Market Just Tilted Toward Buyers
Here Is What That Actually Means For You If you have been sitting on the sidelines this year waiting for the market to give you a little room to breathe, I have good news. It just did. The Houston Association of Realtors released its August numbers on September 9, and they tell a real story, not the usual seasonal spin you hear every fall. Single family home sales fell 5.3 percent year over year to 5,206 closings. The average price came down 1.0 percent to $433,016, and the m
The Buyer Representation Agreement Isn't Paperwork. It's a Conversation We Should Have First.
A Buyer Representation Agreement is more than paperwork. It’s the conversation that defines how your agent represents you, what you can expect, and how you’ll work together before the home search gets serious. Let’s break down what you’re actually signing and why I believe that conversation matters.