Take a Look at 2125 Troon Road

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Calling all Houston architecture buffs: We have a new River Oaks listing that just went on MLS earlier this afternoon. It’s not the most expensive or largest home we’ve ever listed. But its pedigree is outstanding. If you like classic American architecture, you will love this house. Winner of the 2011...

Ask the Agents #13: Home Seller Mistakes

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019Cameron Ansari

Question: What are the most common mistakes made by home sellers? Answer: We can think of three areas where sellers sometimes stumble. The first is pricing the property too high. The logic is, often, “Let’s price it high so that we have room to negotiate down.” We see that backfire all...

Ask the Agents #12: What is Title Insurance?

February 8, 2019November 13, 2019Cameron Ansari & Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Question: What is title insurance? Why do I need it? Answer: Before you close on a new home, the title company does a title search that includes examining the deed, tax records and survey. The point is to make sure that there are no existing liens or restrictions on the property...

Ask the Agents #8: Short Sales, Setbacks, Home Inspections & More

July 30, 2018August 14, 2018Cameron Ansari & Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Last year we began a new feature on our blog called Ask the Agents. It’s proven to be one of the most popular features on the website. Here is the current batch of questions – most of them from our clients – and answers. Question: What does “short sale” mean? Answer:...

Let It Rot!

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018Katie Dubow

If you’re serious about gardening, then you’ve at least considered composting. It’s the classic and old-fashioned way to build better soil, foster a healthier ecosystem and, not least, save a little money over the long term. Composting is also a simple and inexpensive way to reduce and reuse kitchen and garden...

Ask the Agents #3: Surveys, Spec Homes, Exclusions & More

October 17, 2017August 14, 2018Cameron Ansari & Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Question: We are looking at an older home in The Heights. The owner has a survey, but it’s more than 20 years old. Do we need to spend money on a new survey before closing? Answer: Yes. In Texas, buyers should always pay to have a new survey of their own...

Introducing: Ask The Agents #1

August 25, 2017August 14, 2018Cameron Ansari & Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Editor’s note: Do we get questions! Whether one is listing a home for sale or looking to buy a new home, everybody seems to have questions about the real estate process. Well, we’re here to answer your questions, assuage your worries and point you in the right direction. Introducing our new...