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You probably aren’t in the business of owning rental properties for the joy and excitement it offers. Though there may be some level of fulfillment in knowing you’re connecting people with quality housing in your region, it’s ultimately about dollars and cents. You’re trying to pay your own bills and turn a bit of a

In each of the past three years, more than 1 million new homes have been built in the United States. Industry observers predict this will again be the case in 2019. New home construction is a booming industry right now, which leaves many prospective homeowners wondering whether they should opt for a new home or

Whether you’re welcoming new tenants into your property or you’re a new tenant making a move, summer is a less than ideal time to move in the Houston area. In August, days average 93 degrees Fahrenheit, while July tends to be wet, averaging over 5 inches of rain. In fact, Houston weather is so tough

  Section 8 housing is a federal program administered at the local level and is key to providing affordable housing to low income Americans. For those who qualify, this program can be life-changing, providing a stable home environment, giving children a safe place to grow up, and even helping them access a higher quality education.

Maintenance and emergency repairs are major issues for landlords and property managers, and even if you have a list of repair professionals at the ready, managing requests and scheduling appointments can quickly take over your schedule. That’s why you need help. Luckily, a growing number of programs aim to support property management professionals in managing

In a conventional mortgage, you’ll be required to put down at least 20 percent when buying a home. However, many people are unable to produce the full 20 percent, particularly in Houston where the average home price is $300,000, well above the national average. Thankfully, there are programs and opportunities for taking out a mortgage