Author: Doug Watts

  • We Buy Houses Scams In Austin and How To Avoid Them

    We Buy Houses Scams In Austin and How To Avoid Them
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    Have those advertisements for people saying, ‘we buy houses’ caught your eye and made you question whether they are we buy houses scams? This is a very real concern for people considering this kind of service.  Trying to Sell Your House Fast in Austin? Are you concerned that you might get taken advantage of or… Read more

  • How to Sell an Inherited House

    How to Sell an Inherited House
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    Inheriting a property is a bittersweet experience. Although it might mean acquiring a house that could drastically improve your life, it also means that a loved one has passed. There’s a lot to consider if you don’t want it, like knowing if you should sell an inherited house or not.  Grieving is a difficult process,… Read more

  • Inheriting a House in Austin, Texas

    Inheriting a House in Austin, Texas
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    Inheriting a house is a bittersweet experience. While you’ve gained new property that can drastically improve your standard of living, you’ve also lost a loved one. Making rational and financially sound decisions while you’re grieving can seem impossible, especially if you’re inheriting a house from a parent.  Yet, with knowledge, guidance, and a little planning,… Read more

  • What is Probate On a House in Austin, Texas?

    What is Probate On a House in Austin, Texas?
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    If you have inherited a house, or became an executor/executrix of a will, you need to know what probate on a house is? This is a legal process.  Probate on a house is intended to prove that the will outlines the last wishes of the deceased. If claims against the will arise they will be… Read more

  • Can You Sell a House Before Probate in Texas?

    Can You Sell a House Before Probate in Texas?
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    Many residents of Texas find themselves looking for information about selling a house before probate. This is either because they have inherited a house through a will or have been named as executor in this document.  This is a situation that raises the need to find answers to several important questions. One of those important… Read more

  • What is an Affidavit of Heirship?

    What is an Affidavit of Heirship?
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    Wondering what is a Texas affidavit of heirship? In this article, I’ll explain what it means and how it’s used to sell an inherited house when a will does not exist. I will also provide you with several affidavit samples you can use to draft your form.  What Is a Texas Affidavit of Heirship?  A… Read more

  • Can You Sell a House Without a Probate in Texas?

    Can You Sell a House Without a Probate in Texas?
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    What is a Probate?   The definition of probate is a method of administrating property after you die. So, probate is used to transfer your property in an orderly manner.   N. Brain Caverly and Jordan S. Simon defined four processes to a probate:   Swearing in your personal representative   The public and heirs… Read more

  • When Looking to Sell Your Home in Austin, Trust a Local Investor!

    When Looking to Sell Your Home in Austin, Trust a Local Investor!
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    You are a young couple living in the North Loop and are looking to expand your family, but your starter home just isn’t big enough or is riddled with issues. Your best intentions to renovate evaporated when you realized how much money, time and frustration it will take to get it all done.   Your… Read more

  • Why Foundation Issues in Your Texas Home Points to Selling 

    Why Foundation Issues in Your Texas Home Points to Selling 
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    Why Do Texas Homes Struggle with Foundation Issues?   Texas is known for its expansive clay. While it’s terrific for ranches and farmland, it’s a struggle when building new homes over the land. Clay soil expands when it’s wet and contracts as it dries. The weather in Austin is unpredictable as it comes, so there’s constant… Read more

  • Are Austin Property Taxes Too Much to Handle?  

    Are Austin Property Taxes Too Much to Handle?  
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    According to the Texas Public Policy Foundation, property taxes rose to $9,261 in fiscal year 2022 on average for homeowners in Austin, Texas. Yikes, right? This leaves a lot of homeowners vulnerable as Austin gets more expensive to live in.   You may be thinking it’s time to get out, but how?   Make a Late Payment … Read more