Real Estate

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  Buying a house in Houston: A how-to

  Navigating a market where prices, like the town itself, are all over the map.

  6 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  Condemnation: What it means in real estate

  Condemnation is connected to the concept of eminent domain. It occurs when a government seizes private property for public use.

  2 min read Oct 28, 2022
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  What does broom clean mean?

  Don’t jeopardize a sale or rent deposit by neglecting this step when you move.

  3 min read Oct 27, 2022
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  How much house can I afford if I make $75,000 a year?

  If you’re earning $75K a year, you’re above the national average. Here’s how to determine how much home that salary will buy you.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2022
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  Buying a home in Phoenix

  The desert’s not the only thing that’s hot in this sunny city. Here’s how to house-hunt.

  6 min read Oct 27, 2022
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  Building permits: What they are and when you need one

  Not all construction or home-improvement projects require a permit. Here’s how to figure out if you need one, and why.

  3 min read Oct 27, 2022
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  What is a zoning variance?

  It’s a hard-to-get exception to a zoning rule, which dictates what you can build where.

  2 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  What is a leasehold estate?

  If you’ve ever rented an apartment, you’ve entered into a leasehold estate. Learn more about this legal real estate term and what it means.

  3 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  How to find a home inspector

  Don’t just take your real estate agent’s referral.

  3 min read Oct 26, 2022
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  Net effective rent

  It’s a math trick to make your monthly rent seem lower than it is.

  2 min read Oct 26, 2022