Author: Doug Watts
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Can You Sell a House Without a Probate in Texas?
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
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When Looking to Sell Your Home in Austin, Trust a Local Investor!
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
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Why Foundation Issues in Your Texas Home Points to Selling
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
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Are Austin Property Taxes Too Much to Handle?
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
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What Happens When I Sell My Assets Before My Divorce in Texas?
With divorce, comes pettiness. While you may think about selling your assets before a divorce in Texas may benefit you, it hurts you both as a couple. What Is Separate Property in Texas? First, you need to understand Separate Property. In Texas, Separate property is: Any property that was owned by either spouse prior to […] Read more
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When Is the Best Time to Sell My House During a Divorce?
Separating from your spouse is hard enough without considering all the money that goes into a divorce in Texas. One of the common sales during a divorce is the house. Ideally, the couple would work together to sell the home traditionally, but in hindsight, that’s not always possible. Between considering the time of year and […] Read more