Haven Realty Group Podcast

In this episode, we talk about choosing a realtor. We think it's vital to have great representation when buying a home. Many people rely on HGTV and Google to tell them what they need to know about Realtors, so today we give you insiders info on red flags and must haves.

Today we will talk specifically about choosing an agent when buying, because it's a slightly different skill set than when an agent is selling your home . Don't worry, we will do a separate episode on what to look for in a listing agent! Your realtor can make or break your homebuying experience, so use our tips to make sure you choose wisely.

Today we give you our tips and tricks to win in a multiple offer situation. If you're a buyer this spring, multiple offers are commonplace and there aren't enough homes on the market to meet buyer demand.

Competing against other buyers to win a home will be a likely scenario. It's competitive! As realtors, we have some general tips that will help you be successful.

Everyone has at least one design flaw in their home, a design choice that the previous homeowner thought was chic, but makes you cringe every time you see it. We interviewed a local designer and contractor to answer our clients' top asked questions! We don't know about you, but we find a world of renovations and upgrading your home to be intimidating. We often have more questions than answers about these projects and are very excited to have an expert in the field to give some insight from what to look for when hiring a contractor to renovation red flags.

Today we're getting advice from Edwin Alexandro, who specializes in niche renovations from kitchens to bathrooms, and everything in between. He's been in the construction world from infancy as his father served south Texas as a master craftsman. Edwin has degrees in Interior Design and Architectural Drafting from the Art Institute of Houston and approaches each project as a creative artist with an eye for perfection. We feel as though he's an awesome resource for our Where We Live community!

In this episode, we're prepping potential buyers and sellers for the spring market! Traditionally, spring is the time when residential real estate gets busy, and the more you know, the better prepared you will be for a successful process.

While this year we'll look a little different than years past, a lot of this information is true. Each and every year we will set expectations for buyers, sellers, and those trying to both at the same time. Let's prepare for the market conditions that are just around the corner!

Today we're going to cover what you need to know about the homestead exemption here in Texas. The homestead exemption can save you a lot of money in property taxes on your primary residence. If you haven't heard this term before or aren't clear on how it applies to you, listen to today's episode to dive in!

Today we cover our residential real estate outlook for 2021. Whether you're a current homeowner or you're looking to buy or sell a home this year, we've got something for you in this episode.

We don't have a crystal ball, but we have hard-earned experience and love to keep a pulse on market trends. We'll discuss our market predictions, what trends we see in home buying this year and even how our new president relates to real estate. Let's dive in!

Happy New Year, friends! We think every person on this earth was ready for 2020 to finally be over. Today's episode isn't meant to pressure you to make resolutions, but we want to encourage you to be thoughtful and intentional as we step out of an unprecedented year and into a new one.

This is a chance to celebrate what we accomplished in the year, what we failed at, and how we learn from it moving forward in 2021. Let's get into it!

In this episode, we talk about a common dilemma: how to sell your home and buy a new one simultaneously. Many families don't know where to begin, but are ready for a change. Never fear - we are here to help!

We assist with this transition all the time, and will lay out the roadmap for you today. We hope this episode helps set expectations on how to swap homes in a way that's best for your situation.

We are nearing the end of 2020, and it's time to have some fun! In this episode, we give you all the scoop on our favorite festive activities in Dallas. Don't worry, we've included how they've been adapted to deal with COVID-19 as well.

Just because it's been a difficult year doesn't mean we can't end it well! I know we are all ready for some celebration. Join us as we let you in on our favorite holiday traditions.

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In this episode, we discuss how to be prepared for what might happen. If you're brand new to home ownership or just considering dipping your toe in the water, you're aware that things can (and do) go wrong. While we hope that this doesn't happen to you, acts of God are out of your control. Hail, robbery, flood; the list is long!

As a new homeowner, you are a target of marketing for countless products and policies advertised to protect you. What is the difference between home insurance and a home warranty? What's the best way to protect against the unknown?

Today, we cover all of this and more!