http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Wendy+Hauschildt Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139604&ca=Real+Estate Houses are not like puppies. They do not have to ability to give you pathetic doggie eyes from behind the bars of their confinement. Nor do they whine for your attention or plea to be purchased. But, I swear that sometimes a property calls out to a potential buyer. From the moment they leave the car... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139605&ca=Real+Estate If you have ever looked for a home, you have received a lot of advice and heard a few horror stories. Most likely a well meaning acquaintance has passed along some of these ideas that aren't particularly truthful. These are the most common misconceptions that agents are faced with frequently. Myth #... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139932&ca=Real+Estate It is everyone’s dream of owning a condo or home in a fabulous coastal destination. Many think this is only achievable by the ultra rich and hope for a just a weekend holiday at the beach for themselves. But, more and more people are realizing this dream. As more people retire or consider their reti... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139933&ca=Real+Estate Just for the record, a contract is a legally binding document. Real Estate Agents use contracts promulgated either by the Texas Real Estate Commission or the Texas Association of Realtors. Either way, the contract is designed to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller. So there are a... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139934&ca=Real+Estate Remodeling is emotionally taxing. Anything involving the expenditure of that much cash makes me want to weep from the very first down payment. But, there are other issues as well. I have seen couples argue bitterly about a choice of tile or overly festive paint color. Then there is the stress of cho... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139935&ca=Real+Estate South Padre Island is one of the few coastal communities in the U.S. in which rental revenue can still come even close to cash-flowing a rental property. In most areas the property values have risen far above what the rental prospects can sustain. Most smart investors know that the real reward is in... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139936&ca=Real+Estate A good listing agent really serves 3 purposes. They market and advocate, they organize and schedule and finally they negotiate and protect. In general, a listing agent really earns their money. In fact, I have always felt it is much more work to list than to sell. But, for most professionals it is g... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139599&ca=Real+Estate Most real estate investment guides will advise would-be investors to negotiate real estate commissions. This is an often-heard piece of deal-making advice. But, is possible and more importantly, is it wise? There are risks and gains and some situations that make commission negotiation acceptable. As... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139602&ca=Real+Estate There is a curious timeline of events when a new property is listed on the market. As we are currently in a timeframe when there are ample listings on the MLS, I have been wondering how one shines above the rest. There are certain properties that are simply unique or outstanding. Traits of these oft... Real Estate Wendy Hauschildt Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=139603&ca=Real+Estate There is ample advice for those wishing to sell a home. My advice usually involves market research, plumbing repair and the occasional paint color debate. But, the advice given by family or friends is always a source of interest to me. There is always a common belief that scent can sell a home. I wi...