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by 08/12/2023
An Owelty Lien is divides the equity between parties that want to buy-out their shares. It is most commonly used for divorcing couples or heirs in a probate situation. This blog discusses several key things that must be included in the Owelty Lien.
by 08/5/2023
The area of a building has been used for comparison and to establish values as far back as when the ‘cubit,’ approximately the length of a forearm or about 18 inches, to give a 'square cubit,' was used as the standard. Today, of course, we use a more standardized…
by 06/27/2023
As the price of energy continues to rise many homeowners have begun investigating ways to make their homes more energy efficient. Although energy-efficient upgrades may be somewhat more expensive than their less efficient counterparts, recent legislation like the Inflation…
by 06/21/2023
Psychiatrists rank divorce as the second most stressful life event behind the loss of a loved one and its affects ripple through the entire family. Despite the often-mind-numbing emotions, it is also a time when you have to think about dividing your assets and identifying…
by 04/24/2023
A recent study by Pew Research Center found that there are an estimated 604 million (plus) people in the 65 and older category globally. In the United States, the 76 million Baby Boomers magnify the 65-plus group that stretches to over 60 million today and there are about…
by 04/14/2023
Whether your outdoor furniture on your patio or deck is made of wood, aluminum, wrought iron, or plastic it takes a lot of abuse from the weather including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. We have put together some tips on how to clean and protect…
by 03/29/2023
Spring is here which means people are getting their homes ready to sell. Recent shifts in the real estate suggest that this year’s spring housing market will be different from the past several years. We want you to get the most out of the sale of your home so here are…
by 03/24/2023
Probate can be legally avoided or minimized through various means, but many people don’t realize it. They fail to make estate plans so their assets end up at the mercy of the court.To make matters worse, probate can take on a life of its own, dragging on for many months…
by 03/3/2023
With mortgage rates set to begin another increase going into Spring instead of backing off on your home search this might just be the time to jump in. Don't be discouraged at what you hear - find out why we're optimistic - we have a number of options and suggestons that…
by 03/3/2023
If you’re thinking of selling your house or buying a home, it’s important to work with someone who has the pulse of the changing market at the local level and what it means for you. If you are buying you should understand that the buyer’s agents’ commission is…
by 03/2/2023
As always, there is plenty to do in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and this march is definitely no exception! The following "Best Events" from D Magazine has everything from Taylor Swifts' "THE ERAS TOUR" to the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest U.S. at the…
by 02/28/2023
Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy. See a few of the options we have to diffuse these concerns and help your get the home of your dreams!!
