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Buy a Home | 10 Posts
Central Texas | 17 Posts
Home Improvement | 30 Posts
Kelly, Realtors | 7 Posts
Temple | 1 Posts
Waco | 39 Posts
September
17

Waco Buyer

Purchasing your first house is a big deal in growing Central Texas towns like Waco and Temple. These cities attract more new buyers than ever with their lively downtown areas, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to major roads. If you plan to become a homeowner, following a few important steps can help you feel sure about the process.

Sort Out Your Money Matters

Before browsing listings or checking out open houses, take a close look at your financial situation.

Create a Spending...

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March
21

open house tips

Shopping for a home in 2025? Attending open houses is an excellent way to identify homes that check all of the boxes for you, and all that you have to invest is a little bit of time. As a buyer, an open house is one of your best tools for evaluating homes, and seeing different homes can also help you narrow down exactly what you want to prioritize in a home. Our real estate agents have more on the benefits of seeing homes in person, with 7 reasons to attend an open house.

  1. No Obligation, No Drawbacks
    Sometimes, buyers avoid open houses because they feel like by...

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December
20

New Home Tips

If your 2025 plans include purchasing a home, it's the perfect time to start your home-buying preparations. Our real estate agents encourage prospective buyers to understand what kind of market they'll face in 2025. Follow this guide to help you find your dream property in 2025. 

Understand the Expectations for the Housing Market in 2025
While housing markets experience significant regional variations, in general, prices are expected to increase throughout 2025. However, for most areas, these increases are expected to be mild and less than two to three percent of the home's value.

Low amounts of additional hous...

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November
22

Holiday Home Tips

Whether you're trying to make the most of your time off during the holidays or you simply want your home to look as sparkling as possible when Santa and your guests arrive, this can be a great time of year to tackle some of those home improvement projects you've been waiting to complete. Since this is a busy time of year, it often helps to pick quicker projects. Our real estate agents have the details on some of the best home improvement projects to tackle for the holidays.

  1. Clean and Update Storage Spaces

    Especially if you have kids, the holidays mean plenty of new stuff will eventually need to be stored. While your holiday deco...

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August
9

Waco Moving Tips

Moving into a new home is both exciting and overwhelming. After months of searching through available properties and working with our real estate agents, the big day has finally arrived. You have the keys in hand, and your new adventure is about to begin. But what's next? Here are five essential things to do right after you move into your new home to ensure a smooth transition and start your new chapter on the right foot.

  1. Unpack and Organize
    The first and most obvious step after moving in is to unpack and organize your belongings. Begin with the essentials

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