Author: rmears

Love decorating for Halloween, but hate spending a wad of cash? Your humble dollar store may be the answer. Let’s face it: Halloween is a great holiday, but the spending on spooky-themed decor has gotten... Read More

Study finds Texas has the biggest houses A new study by LendingTree found “everything is bigger in Texas” – including houses. Austin, Houston and Dallas were named among the... Read More

Armyworms invading Texas lawns & pastures following heavy rains Hay and forage producers and homeowners around the state are battling armyworms following rains and cooler weather, according to Texas A&M AgriLife... Read More

The Hottest ZIP Codes in America for 2018 Hotness is one of those terms that seem to have lost much of their meaning lately, right up there with “awesomeness,” “scalability,” or “fake news.” But when it’s applied... Read More

Homeowners Reveal Their Top Nonnegotiable Amenities Home shoppers are unwilling to negotiate on certain amenities, and prime among them are central air conditioning and a private patio or backyard,... Read More

Should I Sell My House or Rent it Out? You’re intrigued by the idea of passive rental income. And for good reason: Passive income forms the building blocks of financial independence. Early... Read More

Hunt Realty buys 2,500-acre ranch in Frisco for massive development Hunt Realty Investments Inc. has closed on the purchase of the Headquarters Ranch, a more than 2,500-acre site that’s one of... Read More

Home Flips Plunge as Distressed Inventory Dries Up The rate of home flipping in the U.S. plunged almost to a four-year low in the second quarter as the number of distressed... Read More

5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home and Sell Your Home Quicker You can add a great deal of perceived value to your house before you sell your home. Read More

Downsizing Doesn’t Always Lower Housing Expenses A smaller home doesn’t always come with a smaller mortgage. In an effort to trim housing costs, some homeowners may be looking to switch to... Read More