Roots & Wings RG Blog

Due to their comparatively low prices, foreclosure homes can be incredibly attractive to buyers. In some cases, it may be a smart investment, but be aware that many risks are associated with a foreclosed property, and buying one may cost you more money in the long run.If you’re thinking of buying...

The Houston Chronicle published an article detailing out that the Houston housing market has seen the biggest drop in home sales since the start of the COVID lockdowns in early 2020.Coupled with the doomsday predictions about crashes in the real estate market nationwide, and rising interest rates...

Assuming your county recorders remain in some form of working order, it's crucial you start vetting the capabilities of your other transaction partners.County recorders and other necessary officials officesThis one is out of our hands, and I suspect smaller counties will face more significant iss...

No matter how fiscally responsible you are, unexpected calamities like medical emergencies, divorce, or changes in employment can take a heavy toll on your finances and make it difficult to make your mortgage payments on time.  As a result, you could face your home going into foreclosure.  If you...

Someone here on Active Rain asked a question in the Q&A forum about when and how to market listings. Coming from a twenty year background in marketing, I find it to be the most powerful tool for building a successful real estate business.Marketing the listing means a larger buyer pool, which ofte...

Marcello Lakes is a waterfront community located in the Northwest section of Katy in the 77493 zip code. Every lot in the community backs up to a lake that winds throughout the homes in the neighborhood.Each home can have a private dock, and electric-powered or solar-powered water vehicles are al...

When GreatSchools.org pushed their updated rankings out at the end of 2018, I noticed the jump in Taylor High School's ranking. I own several rental properties in the Memorial Parkway neighborhood, which is zoned to Taylor, and the subdivision has seen some higher than average appreciation over t...

I pulled a few interesting screenshots of the data from my full post on this topic here. If you're a Katy Realtor, you really should check it out, and see all of the additional statistical data it contains surrounding days on market in Katy, Texas.  Katy Median Days on Market By House Price Point...

Real estate transactions take a village. When I'm buying homes as an investor, my team of contractors is vital to the investment paying dividends. Similarly, in a traditional real estate transaction where I serve as the agent, my support team is what ensures that all of the moving parts of a tran...

I just wanted to take a moment to share a fantastic video done by a long-time friend of mine - Misty Weaver - who is also a real estate agent in Winchester, VA on the topic of Realtor commissions and explaining the real deal behind them to clients. Some of the points she makes in this video might...