Moving to Boerne, TX: A Local Realtors Guide to Living Here
Boerne is a Hill Country town 30 minutes from San Antonio with TEA A-rated schools, a walkable downtown, and a pace most families find worth the…
Home Buying articles
Practical Texas real estate guides on Home Buying, written by the LRG team. San Antonio · Austin · Killeen
253 articles in Home Buying
Conventional vs FHA vs VA Loans in Texas: Which One Fits You
Connect with LRG → VA loans, FHA loans, and conventional loans each solve a different problem for Texas buyers, and picking the wrong one costs real…
How Much Earnest Money Do You Need in Texas?
Connect with LRG → Earnest money in Texas typically runs 1% to 2% of the purchase price, with $500 as a common floor on lower-priced homes.…
VA Funding Fee in 2026: Rates, Charts, Exemptions, and How to Avoid It
Connect with LRG → Educational Notice: The Levi Rodgers Group provides real estate transaction services, not legal or tax advice. The information below is for general…
What Does a Buyers Agent Do in Texas After the NAR Settlement?
Connect with LRG → The NAR settlement reshaped how buyer's agents operate in Texas starting August 2024. Buyers now sign written representation agreements before touring homes,…
What Is the Option Period in Texas Real Estate?
Connect with LRG → The Texas option period is a negotiated window, typically 5 to 10 calendar days after the contract goes effective, that gives buyers…
Texas Sellers Disclosure: What You Must Disclose and What You Can Skip
Connect with LRG → Texas law requires sellers of previously occupied single-family homes to provide a written disclosure notice detailing the property's known condition before closing.…
Is a Home Warranty Worth It in Texas? What Buyers Need to Know
Connect with LRG → Most Texas home buyers get more value negotiating the seller to pay for a one-year home warranty than buying one out of…
Title Insurance in Texas: Who Pays, What It Costs, and Why You Need It
Connect with LRG → Educational Notice: The Levi Rodgers Group provides real estate transaction services, not legal or tax advice. The information below is for general…
How to Sell Your House Fast in Austin, Texas
Connect with LRG → Austin homeowners who need a fast sale have more cash-buyer options than most Texas markets, with several companies offering firm offers within…
Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Real Estate Investment in 2026
Connect with LRG → Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Tobin Hill, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park top San Antonio's investment neighborhood rankings for 2026, though each one…
Lease-to-Own Homes in Texas: How It Works and What to Watch For
Connect with LRG → Lease-to-own homes in Texas work through two main paths: national platforms like Pathway and Divvy that buy an MLS home for you…
