When Should You Offer Repairs Instead of Dropping Your Asking Price?

by Kelly Messick | Oct 6, 2025 | Real Estate Tips

Repairs or Price Reduction? Know the Smarter Move One of the toughest decisions sellers face is whether to make repairs or simply lower the asking price. I see this question come up all the time: a buyer points out a few issues during the inspection, and suddenly the...

What are 7 Things to Look for Besides Price When Buying With Negotiating Power?

by Kelly Messick | Oct 2, 2025 | Real Estate Tips

Smart Buyers Focus on Terms, Not Just Price In a shifting market like we’re seeing here in Universal City and throughout Bexar County, price is only one part of the negotiation equation. With homes sitting longer and sellers becoming more flexible, today’s buyers are...

What Are Closing Costs and Who Pays Them in Texas?

by Kelly Messick | Aug 27, 2025 | Real Estate Tips

What Are Closing Costs and Who Pays Them in Texas? If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Texas, there’s one part of the process that often catches people off guard, and that’s closing costs. These are the fees and expenses due at the end of a real estate...

How Can You Maximize Your Relocation Assistance Benefits During a PCS Move?

by Kelly Messick | Aug 25, 2025 | Real Estate Tips

How Can You Maximize Your Relocation Assistance Benefits During a PCS Move? If you’ve ever been through a PCS move, you know it’s more than just a change of station. It means a complete shift in your daily life. Between organizing your valuables, navigating travel...

What Should Buyers and Sellers Know About Title Insurance in Texas?

by Kelly Messick | Aug 15, 2025 | Real Estate Tips

What Is Title Insurance in Texas and Why Is It Important? Buying or selling a home in Texas is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also feel like you’re navigating a maze of paperwork, deadlines, and legal terms you’ve never heard before. One of the most important...