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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Homeowners Insurance

Buying homeowners insurance for the first time can be intimidating. Gaining a better understanding of it here.
Posted by Natalie Arnold on November 18, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post from Paul Martin While buying your first home is exciting, buying your first homeowners insurance policy isn’t nearly as much fun. New homeowners have all kinds of questions about what homeowners insurance covers and what it doesn’t, and understandably so. When shopping around for a policy to protect the biggest financial investment of your life, you want to feel confident that you’ll walk away with enough coverage. Fortunately, with just a bit of a debriefing on home... read more

New Year New Home?

If buying a house is on your “to do” list this year, now is also the time to begin preparing.
Posted by Natalie Arnold on January 05, 2017 in  uncategorized
It’s officially 2017 so let me start by wishing you a happy new year.  In early January, many of us are planning and setting goals for everything we want to do and achieve in the year to come.  While many people think of spring as the primetime home buying season, the winter months often offer an even greater selection, and the opportunity to settle into the new home before warmer months arrive.  If buying a house is on your “to do” list this year, now is also the time to begin prep... read more

Hottest Trends in 2015

What are the hottest trends this year in Real Estate?
Posted by Matthew Young on November 18, 2015 in  uncategorized
What’s hot in 2015?  According to Realtor Mag there is not just 1 hot trend for real estate this year, there are 21.  In December of 2015 Barbara Ballinger predicted her top 21 hot trends for the upcoming year.  (Click here to view article) These trends include colors, floor plans, finishout materials, and bringing technology into the home.  Now short of checking with all current homeowners to see what categories their home improvements fall under, it will be difficult to see what the hott... read more

What is your Dream Home’s view?

Views of our featured listings at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
Posted by Matthew Young on November 10, 2015 in  uncategorized
Homeownership is part of the American dream.  Ask any generation and they will overwhelmingly agree.  The pros outweigh the cons and the American public has spoken.  However, like snowflakes, no two dreams are exactly alike. Some find peace with the waves crashing against the beach.  Others find solace in being nestled in the mountains.  But, not every market has such amenities.  Here is the Dallas/Fort Worth people strive for different views.  All of which are to escape this ... read more

The Best Gift Ideas for First Time Homeowners

These gifts are so much better than a casserole—and they last longer, too.
Posted by Jason S. Arnold on September 09, 2015 in  uncategorized
The Best Gift Ideas for First Time Homeowners These gifts are so much better than a casserole—and they last longer, too. SEP 7, 2015 By Shelley Little Home sweet homeownership: one of the most scary and exhilarating transitions of any adult’s life. Between balancing bills, decorating, lawn care and unexpected repairs, first time homeowners are faced with a steep learning curve. If a friend or loved one has recently become a member of the First Time Homeowner Club, help them make a smooth transition... read more