Posts by Grant Dean
Should I Buy or Wait?
The residential real estate market for 2025 will be like 2024. Interest rates are expected to stay between 6-7.5%, which continues to increase the inventory and gives the buyers an upper hand in negotiations. Prices have come down significantly since the COVD craziness. Buying now at a reduced price with a plan to refinance in…
Read More3-Acres For Sale – Marble Falls TX
Inspections Before You Sell?
Having your home pre-inspected before listing can help address minor repairs, identify major issues, and provide transparency to buyers, aiding in negotiations.
Read MoreProperty Management
One method in property management to ensure a potential tenant can consistently pay rent is to confirm that their monthly income is at least three times the rental amount before accepting them.
Read MoreRest & Relaxation
One of the things my wife and I like to help us slow down and focus on something else besides work is we have one couple or a friend over for dinner each month. Not a large group. I grill out, kids all play outside, we drink wine and talk. I cannot think of a…
Read MoreEveryday Carry
Now that property management has become a staple service to my brokerage, I have changed up my everyday carry essentials. I have always carried a pocketknife but find myself needing basic tools that a blade cannot provide. I switched over to a multi-tool for a few years and it worked great but was bulky and…
Read MoreSpring Time
The Spring season brings new life back to our home. Grass starts to grow again, new leaves come alive, pollen gets picked up by the winds and Allerga comes out of the medicine cabinets.
Read MoreDowntown Round Rock – Commercial Lease
Elevate your business with this 640 sq. ft. upstairs unit in a beautifully maintained historic building in vibrant downtown Round Rock, TX. Featuring a large open floor plan flooded with natural light, this space is perfect for creative offices, boutique studios, or professional services. Key Features include: 1) Prime Downtown Location – Be part of Round Rock’s thriving business district. 2) Spacious & Bright – Open layout with abundant natural light. 3) Shared Amenities – Access to two bathrooms and a convenient break area. 4) Ample Parking – Street parking and a public garage directly across the street. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to secure a versatile, character-filled space in the heart of downtown, book a showing today!
Read MoreDrive Bys – Find a home and neighborhood
A helpful tip when you’re driving around to view houses on the market is to closely observe the condition of the home’s exterior and the appearance of the front yard. From my perspective, if the outside of the property isn’t well-maintained or the yard looks neglected, it’s likely that the interior will need significant repairs.…
Read MoreFun Texas Facts
According to the latest Texas Realtor magazine some fun facts about Texas Texas leads the US in crude oil production (43% of national total) States with the most people moving to Texas in 2023 in order; California, Florida, Oklahoma & New York tied for third and Louisiana came in last Median price $340,000 (up 1.5%…
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