Author: rmears

Considering a reverse mortgage? Proceed with caution  Don’t sign the loan documents unless you understand how a reverse mortgage works. Read More

The Dangers of Overpricing a Home The reason why you should not overprice a home is simple. It won’t sell! In addition to not selling when you overprice your property the... Read More

Will ‘Baby Boomer Sell-Off’ Ignite Housing Crisis? Downsizing baby boomers who are leaving homeownership behind may send shock waves throughout the real estate market, two new studies warn. “Homeownership demand from younger generations... Read More

Realtor Magazine: Where affordable housing is scarce, these secondary homes may be the answer. Here’s what you need to know about today’s version of the mother-in-law apartment. When Jeni... Read More

A Chinese industrial conglomerate plans to build a huge mixed-use real estate development on the northern edge of Frisco. Hong Kong-based China Lesso Group’s U.S. subsidiary is seeking planning approvals from... Read More

A lot of people ask what’s different about buying new construction vs pre owned. First of all, you’re buying from the person who built it, not the person who called it home. What... Read More

Air Conditioner FAILS! Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures, especially when your AC goes out in the middle of summer. So we have compiled some of our favorite DIY air conditioning fails. Read More

Frisco Raises Homestead Exemption To Relieve Rising Property Taxes FRISCO — More property tax relief is on the way for Frisco homeowners. In a special mdata:text/mce-internal,content,In%20eeting Friday, the City... Read More

What to consider when buying a home with kids Home buyers with children are scouring properties looking for high-level items on their checklists, such as good schools and a room for... Read More

Does a Shark Tank Make This Home Stand Out? Homes in new communities can sometimes look alike. But luxury builders are hoping to make their properties stand out with extravagant features... Read More