A decade ago my husband and I purchased our first home together in Austin. It was 1800 mostly well configured square feet with a decadent 3 full baths, 2 of which were en suite. Located in a sought after zip code, we were able to afford it because it’s chopped up […]
3 Tips to Help Increase your Home Value
When considering home improvements there are two important rules to bear in mind. The first is that cost does not equal value and the second is that real estate markets are micro in nature. What may be expected or accepted in one neighborhood may not work in another. Part of owning a […]
My First Rental House – Heaven or Hell??
I was 30 years old. My house was paid off, I had $90,000 in cash, and I was ready to step foot in the real estate market and buy my first rental house. “Don’t do it. Renters will tear up your house and you’ll lose your shirt.” was the advice of the […]
