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An Urgent Message to Renters!!!
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

An Urgent Message to Renters!!!

For my Millennial and Gen Z friends (and everyone else too!), there’s a lot of chatter these days about how “owning nothing” leads to happiness. Surprisingly, some of the loudest voices championing this idea are plutocrats who already own and control vast assets. But let’s be real: owning your own home remains one of the most powerful ways to build wealth and secure your future.

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Is The Buyer Legitimate?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Is The Buyer Legitimate?

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of real estate wholesaling, a strategy that involves assigning purchase contracts to interested buyers rather than directly owning properties. It’s also crucial for homeowners and property sellers to be vigilant. If prospective wholesale buyers approach you, pay attention to their credibility, experience, and transparency. Understanding the process ensures you’re making informed decisions that align with your goals and interests.

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Avoid These Home Scams
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Avoid These Home Scams

Are you aware that real estate scams are on the rise in 2024? Whether you're buying, selling, or just managing your property, these sneaky scams could cost you big time! In this video, we break down the most common scams targeting homeowners and provide practical home scam prevention tips on how to protect yourself. Don't become a victim!

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To Buy or Not to Buy? That Is the Question
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

To Buy or Not to Buy? That Is the Question

We are slowly but surely getting into the Fall spirit especially as the weather changes and the leaves and the rain come down. I love this time of year for many reasons! If you are on the cusp of a buying decision around real estate, let me assure you that we are headed into an awesome buying time. These days, I'm leaning in myself and looking for my next deal because I love this time of year the most to find a deal from a wonderful motivated seller. Won't you join me in making personal or professional moves during your life's real estate moments?

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Who’s Best to Handle Your Real Estate During Probate?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Who’s Best to Handle Your Real Estate During Probate?

When handling the delicate responsibilities of a probate executor, navigating the world of real estate in probate can feel like an overwhelming task. From managing the sale of the property to ensuring everything aligns with legal requirements, executors often find themselves in need of expert guidance. This article aims to help you understand who can assist you with real estate transactions during probate and how to choose the right professional for your needs.

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When Is the Right Time for an Estate Sale? Insights for Homeowners and Home Sellers
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

When Is the Right Time for an Estate Sale? Insights for Homeowners and Home Sellers

Estate sales can be a treasure discovery for collectors and a crucial solution for homeowners and their family members looking to divest their valuable possessions and family heirlooms. In the greater Dallas area, where the blend of history and modernity creates a vibrant market for antiques, collectibles, and lots of great stuff, understanding when to have an estate sale can significantly impact the overall outcome of settling an estate or move. Whether you're downsizing, inheriting an estate, or moving, this guide will help you determine the perfect timing and strategies for your estate sale, ensuring you maximize value and minimize stress.


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Are All Estate Sale Companies Created Equal? Discover What Sets the Best Apart
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Are All Estate Sale Companies Created Equal? Discover What Sets the Best Apart

Choosing an estate sale company can be daunting, especially when you want to ensure that your cherished possessions or those of a loved one are in good hands. Whether you're an estate representative or someone selling a home, selecting the right partner can make all the difference between a successful sale and a stressful experience. Let us help you understand what to look for in a reputable estate sale company, the risks of choosing the wrong one, and how to ensure success in your sale, especially if you’re in the greater Dallas area.


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Skip the Market Stress – Get a Cash Offer for Your Home Today
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Skip the Market Stress – Get a Cash Offer for Your Home Today

Are you ready to make your next move but dreading the traditional home-selling process? We understand. The thrill of finding your new dream home is often overshadowed by the stress of selling your current one. But what if there was a simpler, quicker way to sell your home without the usual hassles? Well, we're excited to introduce our new Cash Offers program, designed to make your home-selling experience as effortless as possible.

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Discover the Best Deals: Market Insights for Smart Buyers
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Discover the Best Deals: Market Insights for Smart Buyers

Are you ready to seize the best opportunities in today’s real estate market? With interest rates hovering around 7%, it’s more important than ever to make informed decisions that maximize your value equation. Here’s how you can get the best house in the best neighborhood at the best price on the best terms:

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Sellers, This #1 Thing Is A No Brainer
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Sellers, This #1 Thing Is A No Brainer

Are you considering selling your home now or in the future? One of the most effective ways to reposition your property and make it irresistible to potential buyers is through the transformative power of paint.

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Help in a Time of Need
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Help in a Time of Need

You may not know this, but in addition to premium and luxury real estate sales and leasing in residential and commercial, we also specialize in helping those who have inherited real estate or are thrust into the role of executor or administrator as part of the probate administration of a loved one who has passed. We do this because we know all too well the feelings of grief when a loved one passes. It can be an overwhelming and paralyzing experience, especially when coupled with the responsibility of managing a loved one’s estate. We uniquely understand the emotional and practical challenges of probate and inherited real estate.

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Selling Soon? A Must-Read Strategy
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Selling Soon? A Must-Read Strategy

We are in the middle of the bustling Spring season. I want to share a powerful strategy that could significantly enhance the value and appeal of your property before it even hits the market: Presale Renovation. We specialize in this field and help guide our clients through the presale renovation process, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable. Here’s why presale renovations could be a game-changer for your property sale this spring:

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A Tale of Today's Market
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

A Tale of Today's Market

We are in the thick of the Spring selling season. It's fun times, the best of times, and the worst of times simultaneously. It's one big mixed bag out here in the market. Mixed because if you need to make a move in this market (or are a homeowner), you may be feeling the pinch of higher interest rates and costs (property taxes and homeowner's insurance) overall, but as a result of sellers coming back into the market, there are still some good opportunities to find your next dream home.

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Staying the same?
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Staying the same?

You may have heard the headlines about the commissions lawsuit and the NAR proposed settlement. As an update, this is a proposed settlement and has not yet been accepted by the courts. But change in the industry is inevitable as early as this summer. We're launching a two-part video series to help sellers and buyers think about these changes and what it can mean for your home goals.

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Implications of The Commission Lawsuit for Buyers
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Implications of The Commission Lawsuit for Buyers

You may have heard the headlines about the commissions lawsuit and the NAR proposed settlement. As an update, this is a proposed settlement and has not yet been accepted by the courts. But change in the industry is inevitable as early as this summer. We're launching a two-part video series to help sellers and buyers think about these changes and what it can mean for your home goals.

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Implications of The Commission Lawsuit for Sellers
Faith Nyangasi Faith Nyangasi

Implications of The Commission Lawsuit for Sellers

You may have heard the headlines about the commissions lawsuit and the NAR proposed settlement. As an update, this is a proposed settlement and has not yet been accepted by the courts. But change in the industry is inevitable as early as this summer. We're launching a two-part video series to help sellers and buyers think about these changes and what it can mean for your home goals.

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Aren't You Afraid? - The Cost of Waiting In Fall of 2023
Megan Johnson Megan Johnson

Aren't You Afraid? - The Cost of Waiting In Fall of 2023

"I'm going to wait until..." has been a pretty standard statement we've heard as a team for the last 18 months. Much of what's driving the use of this phrase is speculation or fear. Speculation that the market is either going up in the case of early 2022 or bottoming out in the case of late 2022 or flat-lining in the case of 2023 as interest rates rise.

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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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