Unconventional Abodes You Might Want to Consider
In Texas people like to do their own thing, and nowhere is that more evident than in our homes. Along with the population boom has come a lot of building. Most are your traditional, contemporary single-family homes. Then there are the one-of-a-kind, never could have imagined it homes. From boathouses on Lake Austin to off-the-grid […]
Before You Buy: How to Tell if a Home Has Foundation Issues
If you’re moving in Central Texas, one issue to watch out for is foundation problems. One reason foundation issues are a problem in this area is due to seasonal and extreme moisture changes that cause native clay-based soils to fluctuate. It expands after heavy rain and then contracts once things have dried out. Repeated expansion and […]
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
First-time home buyers will want to approach this big step with caution. Here are a few tips for first-time home buyers. -If you are unsure if you can afford that house, try it out first! If your monthly mortgage payments will be more than your current rent, attempt to live with those higher living expenses […]
Lessons from HGTV: How to Negotiate a Home Purchase
It’s a little known fact, but cows, especially Square Cows, love watching HGTV. Every move is like a new chapter in a family’s life and we love seeing how their stories unfold. Selling and buying a house are activities that usually precede a move and HGTV is one of the channels that chronicles these special […]
Your First Home: What You Need
For all those young cows who are separating from the herd and setting off on their own for the first time we have created a list of what you really need. Sure it’s fun to imagine a pantry full of only the foods you like and getting to put a comfy chair wherever you want, […]