What to Expect From a Home Appraisal in Texas
Connect with LRG → A Texas home appraisal typically takes 30 to 45 minutes on-site, with the appraiser evaluating your property's layout, condition, updates, and comparable…
Home Buying articles
Practical Texas real estate guides on Home Buying, written by the LRG team. San Antonio · Austin · Killeen
276 articles in Home Buying
How to Counter an Offer on a House in Texas
Connect with LRG → A counter offer on a house in Texas resets the entire negotiation because accepting, rejecting, or modifying terms voids the original offer…
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…
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 option period in Texas is a negotiated number of calendar days after a purchase contract goes effective. The buyer pays an…
Texas Sellers Disclosure: What You Must Disclose and What You Can Skip
Connect with LRG → Texas sellers of a previously occupied single-family home must give the buyer a written Seller's Disclosure Notice on or before the contract…
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 → In Texas, the buyer and seller negotiate which party pays for each title policy, per TDI. Both premiums are one-time charges collected…
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…
