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Texas Real Estate
Attorney general rules that military ID doesn't meet homestead-exemption requirement		5/11/2012 1:00 PM
Recently, the Texas attorney general issued a legal opinion that could cost some homeowners extra time and expense when applying for a homestead exemption.
A simple way to put yourself in a stronger negotiating position that's really hard to do		5/10/2012 11:00 AM
There's a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don't care about getting it.
Ask George and Chuck		5/8/2012 10:00 AM
Can I void my contract without penalty? How about my lease?
5 tips for finding the right movers		5/1/2012 2:00 PM
After my husband and I decided that we should hire professionals for our move, we searched for the best deal for our budget.
Ask George and Chuck		5/1/2012 12:00 PM
What are my options if I can't pay for my timeshare?
What do they know?		4/27/2012 3:00 PM
When people hear that my fiance; and I are looking to buy our first house, they frequently offer lessons learned from their own experiences ... though they can sometimes contradict.
Ask George and Chuck		4/25/2012 4:00 PM
Was the seller required to disclose previous water damage?
Lone Star Livin'		4/25/2012 2:00 PM
The other day, I opened my mailbox and there it was: my property tax appraisal. Just a standard size envelope like so many others, yet this one causes me a little trepidation.
How I chose a home in about six minutes (and how you can, too)		4/20/2012 1:00 PM
I'm usually a deliberate decision-maker. So why did my wife and I make an offer on a home just a few minutes after first seeing it?
Lone Star Livin'		4/18/2012 1:00 PM
I'm happy to report that the Easter Bunny brought something extra special to my family last weekend: a new niece! Not only was I thrilled to cuddle a newborn, it gave me an opportunity to test my home organization skills.
Ask George and Chuck		4/17/2012 3:00 PM
Does death terminate a contract? Can I sue the builder?
Myth about 3.8% tax on all home sales still false		4/16/2012 2:00 PM
Homebuyers everywhere rejoiced this week as word spread that rumors of a 3.8% federal tax on all home sales were still false.
Lone Star Livin'		4/11/2012 11:00 AM
Occasionally, my husband and I like to take a free weekend to go on home tours. Though we're not looking to buy a new house tomorrow, we expect to do so eventually and enjoy getting ideas. We did this recently on a lovely spring weekend and I was intrigued by what we found.
How I moved to Texas without breaking the bank ... or breaking down		4/5/2012 10:00 AM
Before you pack those boxes, invest some time into making a plan and enjoy a smoother move.
Lone Star Livin'		4/4/2012 9:00 AM
Like many of you, we're knee-deep in tax preparation at our house. For me, tax time is a little like playing Wheel of Fortune ... I might "win" big money through a refund, but I'm just as likely to find myself tapping the savings account to pay Uncle Sam.
Ask George and Chuck		4/3/2012 2:00 PM
How long will it take to get my rental deposit back?
A first-time homebuyer's advantage		4/2/2012 1:00 PM
My fiance and I decided to make the transition from renters to homeowners at the start of the new year. And, of course, the step between the two roles requires us to temporarily become house hunters.
Lone Star Livin'		3/28/2012 10:00 AM
If you've driven on a Texas highway recently, you've likely seen one of the best features of spring in our state: the bluebonnets. I imagine I have the same reaction to my first bluebonnet sighting that our northern friends have to the season's first snow ...
Ask George and Chuck		3/27/2012 10:00 AM
Who's entitled to see the appraisal report? How can I get out of my buyer's rep agreement?
Ask George and Chuck		3/20/2012 1:00 PM
Who can change the wording on a form?
Going green doesn't have to break the bank		3/19/2012 2:00 PM
If you're in the market for an existing home, you'll find all kinds of great properties that could use some updates. But what if you're looking beyond paint and curtains to more "green" improvements?
Two great reasons to do home repairs now		3/15/2012 10:00 AM
One of my neighbors has a dent in his garage door. A huge one. The kind of dent you get when you drive into your garage without first opening the garage door. It's been there five years now.
Ask George and Chuck		3/14/2012 2:00 PM
Can I avoid paying a listing broker? Can my neighbor make me move my 25-year-old fence?
Texas and national economies polar opposites		3/7/2012 3:00 PM
The U.S. economy, very weak during the first three quarters of 2011, picked up to an annualized growth rate of 2.8% in the fourth quarter.
Ask George and Chuck		3/6/2012 2:00 PM
What does it take to void my buyer-representation agreement?

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