Reader’s Question: I am thinking of buying a new house here in Texas. But before I do that, I have to know which upgrades are the best. What should I go for? Cyrus Dallas, TX As with any investment, you should be 100% sure that you would be receiving the fullest satisfaction before putting out [...]

Reader’s Question: I am trying to sell my house. It has been more than six months and it’s still in the market. Do I need to lower my price? Amy Dallas, TX Amy, there is nothing to be really concerned about. There is nothing wrong with your house, the price of your house or with [...]

Reader’s Question: I live in Dallas, TX. I’m planning on selling my house. Do I need an inspection? How do I go about it? Do I need an inspector since I’m not buying one but selling it? Marcus Dallas, TX Most people think that only house buyers need inspectors. If you plan on selling your [...]

Reader’s Question: I’ve recently relocated to, and am looking into buying some properties in Dallas, Texas, to be refurbished then leasing out these properties mainly for residential use. Is Dallas a good area to invest in residential properties? Ricci Dallas, TX The Dallas- Fort Worth area is still a growing area for business, being the [...]

Reader’s Question: My brother bought a house 3 months ago in Texas but it seems like he was not able to get a good deal, contrary to what he thought he had when the house was offered. Right now he is placed in an unconventional situation and his expenses are way beyond what he expected. [...]

Reader’s Question: My wife was recently promoted and will be based in New York. We are going through a lot of big decisions right now and that includes selling our house in Dallas Texas. But with our busy schedule and our hands full on the move, we really don’t have the time right now to [...]

Reader’s Question: After my divorce, I was granted the full custody to my three daughters. We sold the old house and will be relocating. I am having difficult time though in determining my housing needs because I can’t help thinking about our old house. But in a practical sense, what should I look for in [...]

Reader’s Question: I am 29 years old, I am still single, and I live alone and have been renting for the past 4 years. Lately, the thought of buying a house crossed my mind. I believe I already have enough savings however; I still have some doubts if I am ready to get a house. [...]

Reader’s Question: As newlyweds, my husband and I would really want to have a great start. We found a modern Victorian house but I’m worried that we might spend more than we have just to buy the house. This is going to be a major decision for us. What do we need to do to [...]

Reader question: I am thinking about purchasing a house of my own. I have already seen several houses in our area and but it seems like I have not found any that is suitable for me. I am in no rush but I really guess it’s time for me to move out from my parent’s [...]