Michele Lafortune Blog

Whether you’re looking to learn the best practices for staging your house to sell or the trendiest places for brunch in your town, the Realty Texas blog has something for everyone! We regularly bring our readers valuable content they can use in every aspect of their life.

Texas First time Homebuyers!

Trying to buy your first home?

By Michele Lafortune

03-25-2024 10:36:33 CST

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down payment, don't forget you’ll want to prep for...

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By Michele Lafortune

03-25-2024 10:02:21 CST

The Understanding of the Federal Reserve

“One frequently used government bond benchmark to which mortgage lenders often peg their interest rates is the 10-year Treasury bond yield.”

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By Michele Lafortune

01-30-2024 09:13:46 CST

Real Estate REALITY | Home Pricing 2024

Where is TEXAS Real Estate heading?

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By Michele Lafortune

01-29-2024 10:16:12 CST

Real Estate REALITY | What's UP Texas

The top 10 fastest-growing large cities in the U.S.

By Michele Lafortune

05-24-2023 08:38:50 CST

Real Estate REALITY | Best sellers advise on pricing

Even in a hot market where there are more buyers than houses available for sale, buyers aren't going to pay attention to a home with an inflated asking price

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By Michele Lafortune

07-18-2022 08:51:11 CST