As you tour homes for sale in Midland and the neighboring communities, you’ll be paying to attention to all the “little things”… at least in the beginning. For most people, things start to become fuzzy after the third or fourth home tour. But there are definitely things you should be on the lookout for in [...]
When you buy a home for sale in Midland, you’ll probably have the chance to go with your home inspector as he or she checks out the house. During the process, your inspector can answer your questions and provide you with extra information that you won’t necessarily get from reading a report. You’ll still get [...]
If you’re buying a home for sale in Midland, one of the first things you’ll do is start touring houses in person – and when you go, you can bring this checklist to make sure you’re catching all the important details. The Ultimate Walk-Through Checklist for Home Tours in Midland It’s a good idea to [...]
Your home swimming pool can be a gathering place for fun and relaxation with your family and friends. But it can also present a danger to small children if it’s not properly secured. Here’s what to do to keep your pool safe and in compliance with Texas residential pool laws. Is My Pool Properly Secured? [...]
Texas winters can be unpredictable. Some are mild. Others bring days when temperatures drop below freezing and flowers suffer frost damage. If you want color in your winter landscape, but are unsure of what to plant because you’re concerned about a hard freeze and dead plants, here are some hardy flowers to consider during the [...]
Few things can make a house feel like a home as quickly as the addition of a pet. Whether you’ve been promising the kids you’d consider a dog once you found a new place or just could use a little company while adjusting to the neighborhood, now could be a perfect time to adopt an [...]
Dale Carnegie once said, “If you remember my name, you pay me a subtle compliment; you indicate that I have made an impression on you. Remember my name and you add to my feeling of importance.” Most of us truly want to recall the names of those we meet. When you move to a new [...]
Every parent experiences some apprehension when leaving his or her young child in the care of someone else. When you’re new in town, the process of finding a good daycare center or a trustworthy home-based caretaker can seem particularly daunting. Don't worry, though - these tips will have you on the right path in no [...]
When you are looking to purchase your first home, it can be quite overwhelming. There is a lot to do, finances to sort out, papers to sign, and more. Therefore, it’s common for mistakes to be made. Unfortunately, if the deal is already close there might not be much you can do about it. However, [...]
If you're selling a home in Midland, Texas, your best bet is to work with a real estate agent. And while friends and family will be happy to give you plenty of advice, check out these three home-selling tips you can safely ignore. 3 Home-Selling Tips You Can Safely Ignore First things first: Every [...]
