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Should I Renovate My Home Before I Sell?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Should I Renovate My Home Before I Sell?

Are you planning to sell your home and want to make sure you get the most money for it? Home renovations can make all the difference when it comes to setting yourself up for success in this competitive market. But which types of pre-sale updates should you focus on, and how much money do they typically bring?

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I'm Getting A Divorce. What Do We Do With Our House?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

I'm Getting A Divorce. What Do We Do With Our House?

Divorce is hard enough, but what do you do when you have to sell your home too? If you're going through a divorce and need to sell your home in Dallas Fort Worth, there are some things you should know. You'll need to work together with your ex, find a real estate professional who can be fair to both of you, and decide what's best for the future. It's not an easy process, but we're here to help. Keep reading for more information on navigating selling your home during divorce.

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Homebuying Assistance Opportunities in Dallas Fort Worth in 2023
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Homebuying Assistance Opportunities in Dallas Fort Worth in 2023

Are you dreaming of homeownership in Dallas Fort Worth? Purchasing a home is an exciting experience, but sometimes it can seem intimidating if you don’t have all the information needed. At first glance, navigating through all the paperwork and process on your own may be overwhelming and stressful. That’s why we want to provide some helpful information on available programs throughout Dallas Fort Worth that can assist you in achieving your dream of homeownership!

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Early Signs of the Spring Luxury Market in Dallas Fort Worth
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Early Signs of the Spring Luxury Market in Dallas Fort Worth

If you’re in the market for a luxury home this spring, there are some early signs of what may be ahead for the Dallas Fort Worth area. This is key information that any savvy luxury real estate buyer or seller should know to ensure they make an informed decision and get the results they want. With so many factors potentially impacting both buyers and sellers, we’re here to help provide some insight into what could happen when it comes time to purchase or sell your luxury property in Spring 2023.

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To Lease or Buy For My Business
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

To Lease or Buy For My Business

As a business owner in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, one of the biggest decisions you may face is whether to lease or buy your commercial property. There are pros and cons to both renting and buying, so it's important to consider what's best for your business. In this post, we'll explore some of the key factors to think about when making your decision

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Buyers Agree That Staging Your Home Incites Action and Causes Them to Pay More Money
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Buyers Agree That Staging Your Home Incites Action and Causes Them to Pay More Money

Are you selling your home? If so, you may be wondering if it's worth the time, effort and money to stage your home. After all, every penny counts when you're trying to make a profit on your sale. Today, we'll explore the value of staging a home in Dallas Fort Worth Texas. We'll discuss what staging is, why it matters, and whether or not it makes financial sense for sellers. By the end of this post, you'll have a better understanding of how staging can impact your bottom line. So let's get started!

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When Should I Sell the House After My Loved One Passes?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

When Should I Sell the House After My Loved One Passes?

The grief process is different for everyone. Some may feel ready to take on the task of selling a loved one's home soon after their death, while others may need some time to adjust. If you're considering selling the home after the death of a spouse or family member, it's important to understand the basics of probate and know your options. We will provide some helpful information on when to sell your home after a loved one passes away.

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Use Pre-Sale Renovations to Get More Money for Your House in Dallas Fort Worth
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Use Pre-Sale Renovations to Get More Money for Your House in Dallas Fort Worth

Are you getting ready to sell your house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? If so, you may be wondering what steps you can take to get the most money for your home. One option to consider is making some pre-sale renovations. By making strategic changes to your property, you can ensure that it will stand out from other homes on the market and help you fetch a higher price. In this blog post, we'll go over some of the best pre-sale renovation ideas that will help increase your home's value. Keep reading to learn more!

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What is an Affidavit of Heirship and How Can it Help You?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

What is an Affidavit of Heirship and How Can it Help You?

If you are in the unfortunate situation of having to sell a property that was inherited after the death of a loved one, then an Affidavit of Heirship may be necessary. This document legally establishes your right to ownership of the property and is typically used when there is no will present. It also helps to ensure that any monetary proceeds from the sale go directly to the rightful heirs. Let’s take a closer look at what an Affidavit of Heirship is and how it can help you in Texas

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Help! I have a house in Dallas Fort Worth in an estate that is in probate. Should I sell it?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Help! I have a house in Dallas Fort Worth in an estate that is in probate. Should I sell it?

I’m a Dallas Fort Worth area Realtor that specializes in helping owners of inherited properties as well as Executors and Administrators of an estate in a probate proceeding sell the home or investment property of the estate. Essentially, I help people sell the homes of their loved ones, friends and family members after they’ve passed. I came to recognize the need for this specialization after dealing with a loss in my own family in a town that my husband and I didn’t live in

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Do I Need to Stage My House? Isn't Dallas Fort Worth Area Real Estate Hot Enough to Where My House Will Sell Anyway?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Do I Need to Stage My House? Isn't Dallas Fort Worth Area Real Estate Hot Enough to Where My House Will Sell Anyway?

Get the facts to make you a knowledgeable home Seller when counseled to stage your home. The advice to stage your home comes from Megan K Johnson Real Estate, or your selected Realtor, with merit. Heed the counsel and do what it takes to get your home sold for the most amount of money in the least amount of time. Ask us about our complimentary staging package.

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Need to Sell a Probate or Inherited Property in Dallas Fort Worth? Look No Further... We're Here
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Need to Sell a Probate or Inherited Property in Dallas Fort Worth? Look No Further... We're Here

Hi, I'm Megan Johnson, of the Megan K Johnson Real Estate team with Realty ONE Group First Choice, a local Dallas Fort Worth area Realtor that specializes in helping owners of inherited property as well as executors and administrators of an estate that have real property in a probate proceeding dispose of the property left by their loved ones and friends.  In working with my clients in this particular specialization I get a lot of questions about how we'll be able to work together. Questions come up between local and remote clients on what the process is like.

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Be Proactive: Sell Before You Confront Pre-Foreclosure
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Be Proactive: Sell Before You Confront Pre-Foreclosure

One of the most dreaded situations you, as a borrower paying a mortgage, can face is when you can’t afford to make the current month’s payment. If you don’t pay the mortgage within 30-days of its due date, you are now facing pre-foreclosure action. A homeowner confronts pre-foreclosure action from the bank when he or she is behind on the mortgage payments due to some sort of financial distress (loss of job, death of a spouse, etc.). Pre-foreclosure is the beginning communication and remediation process to allow you to work with the bank to get caught up on missed payments or to work out a loan modification

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Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Should You Stay or Should You Go?

In today’s market, I’m talking with a lot of homeowners who are considering a move but are on the fence for a variety of reasons. They are having concerns about being able to find something in the needed time that they want, finding something in their price range on their needed timeline, or are holding out for future market gains in home values. All three of these ideas are valid in the current market. Thinking about selling in this market? Here are a few things to consider today..

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Can the Executor of an Estate Sell the Decedent’s Home During the Probate Process?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Can the Executor of an Estate Sell the Decedent’s Home During the Probate Process?

Real estate is usually the most valuable component of a deceased person’s estate. During the probate process, the executor may sell the house of the Decendent, or person that has passed. The executor is granted the legal authority to manage the estate’s assets. The executor must be formally appointed by the Probate Court to have authority over estate assets. If the executor is not local to the property or other assets, the executor may name a Resident Agent to handle certain administrative matters and to sign in the executor’s stead with approval.

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What Do I Need to Do to Buy a Home?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

What Do I Need to Do to Buy a Home?

We get this question all of the time. In fact, we’ve all been here. You start out as a young twenty-something in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the dream of home ownership in your eyes and like what happens when you see a puppy, you say to yourself “I want one.” Especially when your friends start hopping on that band wagon. But the process can truly be daunting. Where do you start?

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Reduced Commission Brokerages: Is What You Don't Pay Exactly What You Don't Get?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Reduced Commission Brokerages: Is What You Don't Pay Exactly What You Don't Get?

I recently consulted a friend of mine on listing his property out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I helped him think through the process and steps to identify a great local Realtor to get his house sold in the fastest way and for the most amount of money. I’m personally a really big proponent for making sure the Realtor you select earns your business. They should pitch you to win your business, coach you, guide you, and ultimately keep you out of your own way (or from self-destructing as both have been known to happen :)).

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The Top Six Things to Consider When Investing in Small Multifamily Real Estate
Megan Johnson Megan Johnson

The Top Six Things to Consider When Investing in Small Multifamily Real Estate

As a newer or prospective real estate investor, you are likely always on the lookout for opportunities to increase your ROI and diversify your investments. Investing in small multifamily properties like duplexes or triplexes located in an area with potential can be particularly attractive if you're looking for growth while limiting risk. In the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, there are especially numerous potential investment opportunities as it is a thriving hub of commercial development and population growth…

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