The AMI Blog

Can Your Landlord Sell the House You’re Renting? Yes. With Certain Conditions.

Disclaimer – The information on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and not to provide legal advice. In Texas, a lease between a landlord and tenant survives…

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Seller Case Study – Nomini Hall House

The home next door to these homeowners had caught fire early one April morning, and thanks to large shared trees and the direction of the wind, the fire spread to…

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What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Title insurance is not just another fee involved with closing costs. It can offer valuable protection for homeowners. As owner’s policies are optional in Texas, many buyers may not be…

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Foreclosure & Government Guaranteed Loans – What You Need to Know

For those who have difficulty obtaining a traditional mortgage, there are various options available to help secure a loan. Generally, these options help those who are unable to make a…

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Seller Case Study – Medallion Pointe House

A few months after the flood, we were contacted on Facebook by someone my husband used to work with many years ago. His father’s long-time home in Cinco Ranch had…

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Common Inspections Performed in Texas Home Purchases

Unless you’re selling a house in as-is condition, offers you receive from buyers will almost always contain a contingency of an option period. The option period allows a buyer to…

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Common Contingencies in Residential Real Estate Contracts

Buying or selling a home can sometimes be a confusing process, especially when an offer contains contingencies. Below we’ll take a look at some of the more common contingencies in…

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Seller Case Study – Pine Mountain House #2

As we were renovating the first flooded house we bought on Pine Mountain Drive in Bear Creek Village, we introduced ourselves to our new neighbor and went on to discuss…

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What Has to Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Texas?

If you’re asking yourself this question, then chances are you know about something wrong with your home and are debating whether or not to mention it in your Seller’s Disclosure…

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Seller Case Study – Pine Mountain House #1

We were contacted by a woman wanting to sell a flooded Houston home out in Bear Creek Village in late November 2017. The seller had lived in her home for…

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Selling Your Home – Agent vs. House Buyer

You’ve likely seen billboards, signs, or other advertisements from house buying companies touting lines like “We Buy Houses for Cash.” What does a House Buyer do? A House Buyer is…

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