• 3 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership While Renting,Texas REALTORS® Staff

    3 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership While Renting

    You may not be ready to buy your first home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now. Here are three actions you can do while renting that will put you in a better position when you’re ready to buy.Test the Budget You know all homeownership costs, but you can estimate how owning a home will affe

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  • How Fair Housing Applies to You,Texas REALTORS® Staff

    How Fair Housing Applies to You

    Buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals all have rights and responsibilities when it comes to discrimination-free property transactions. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing and housing-related transactions based on race, color, sex (including sexual orientation an

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  • This Real Estate Scam Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars,Texas REALTORS® Staff

    This Real Estate Scam Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars

    You’re smart. You’re careful. But even savvy buyers and homeowners fall victim to real estate fraud. Criminals are impersonating sellers and title companies, resulting in swindles that can take months of legal hassle to repair and cost you thousands of dollars.Do You Know the Targets?It starts with

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