It takes roughly five minutes to cast your vote here in Texas. Less time than waiting in line for a cup of coffee. This is how fast it will take us, the Texas voters, to decide whether we support or...
Townhouse vs. Condo: Which You Should Buy
Whether it’s your first time buying a home or you're looking to downsize from the house you already have, townhouses and condos are both great options. Check out the differences between the two to...
By Kylah Artz | Sep 19, 2022
Football on the 40: 4 Reasons Texas Should Take UTSA Seriously
Texas’ Week 3 matchup against UTSA comes right after a huge showdown against Alabama. If there’s a game to overlook this season, it might feel like UTSA is the one. Please continue reading if you...
Guaranteed Income Programs Popping Up Throughout the Country
(The Center Square) – Communities throughout the U.S. are experimenting with social programs that give some residents money with few or no strings attached. An economics professor says universal...
What is Going on With the Housing Market?
Let’s check out the housing activity for the last 30 days! Dallas County's median home price decreased by $9,500 but is still up 11.3% from August of 2021! The average number of days a house spends...
By Kylah Artz | Sep 12, 2022
Football on the 40: Alabama vs. Texas Game Preview
It cannot be understated… No.1 ranked Alabama and legendary head coach, Nick Saban, will be in Austin this Saturday for a much-anticipated matchup against the Longhorns. The upcoming game between...
Football on the 40: Breaking Down Texas’ Win Over ULM
As expected, Texas took down Louisiana Monroe in Week 1. Sark’s Longhorns covered the huge 37+ point spread in a game performance headlined by minimal big mistakes and a few huge touchdowns on...
Dallas-Fort Worth Home Prices Rising at a Slower Pace
DFW home prices rose at a slower pace due to buyer activity slowing down across the US, in part, due to the rapid price appreciation and higher interest rates that buyers had grown accustomed to....
By Kylah Artz | Sep 6, 2022
Advice for Sellers
Selling a home can be complicated. Using a realtor will save you time and money by setting the correct price for your home, marketing and showing your property, advising you about the pros and cons...
By Kylah Artz | Aug 30, 2022
Football on the 40: Longhorns Quarterback Decision
Steve Sarkisian has named Quinn Ewers the starting quarterback for the 2022 Longhorns team. This decision follows a quarterback battle that has gone on since Ewers arrived on campus and started...
Is the Housing Market Going Down?
Is the housing market slowing down?… Is it going to crash?… Let’s check out the Texas housing data for Q2 from 2019-2022. Closed Sales: 2019 = 101,896 homes sold / average days on market 88 2020...
By Kylah Artz | Aug 22, 2022
Home Insurance vs. Home Warranties
Clients often ask me what the difference is between a home warranty and homeowners insurance, so I thought I would break this down. Home Insurance Homeowners insurance pays for any accidental...
By Kylah Artz | Aug 17, 2022
Less Demand Fuels National Gas Price Drop to Below $4 per Gallon
(The Center Square) – The national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $4 on Thursday for the first time since March, according to AAA, in large part because of decreased demand as...
Unclaimed Property Becomes Revenue for Some States
(The Center Square) - Some states are making money from unclaimed property that people may not know the states have. South Dakota is one of the few states that send profits from abandoned property...
Budd Proposes Amendment to Hire More Border Agents
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has proposed an amendment to the Democrats' $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act to redirect funding currently allocated to hire 87,000 new IRS...
Fees to be Aware of When Purchasing a Home
Buying a home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. When you begin your home hunt, there will be fees associated with the home purchase, in addition to the...
By Kylah Artz | Aug 9, 2022
Tips for House Hunting Online
We have all done it. Browsing online at pretty homes that catch our eye or trying to get inspiration on how to update our own. Home hunting online is a great place to start your search, but it...
By Kylah Artz | Aug 5, 2022
Abbott Wins School Mask Mandates Ban
(The Center Square) – A Fifth Circuit panel of judges has handed Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton another win, this time upholding the governor’s order prohibiting school districts...
Is the Housing Market Slowing Down?
People are asking: “Is the housing market slowing down?” The answer is both yes and no. Is the housing market slower now than it was a few months ago? Yes. Is this considered a slow market? No. The...
By Kylah Artz | Jul 18, 2022