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.

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

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper!

Buying a fixer-upper can provide a path to homeownership for first-time home buyers.

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By Michele Lafortune

03-11-2024 05:46:27 CST

Your Guide to Mortgage Pre-Approval

Navigating the home-buying journey starts with securing a pre-approval, giving you insight into your budget and strengthening your offer to sellers. Discover how to prep your finances, choose the right lender, and confidently embark on...

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By Michele Lafortune

02-07-2024 11:32:20 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

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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