Before You Buy: Difference Between Slab and Pier & Beam Systems
If you’re moving to Texas for the first time, you may be surprised to find there is more than one type of home foundation used in the Lone Star State. In cities like Austin and Dallas, it’s common to find both slab foundations and pier & beam foundations. They are two completely different types of structures, […]
Moving With Your Commute in Mind
When a person decides to buy a home there are a few factors that are usually considered. Commute time is one of those factors. It’s not just about quality of life. A long commute can be expensive when you consider the cost of gas, vehicle depreciation and maintenance. The National Association of Realtors 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellersfound […]
What Happens If You Break a Lease in Texas?
When you enter into a lease, the intention isn’t to break it. It does happen, however. Sometimes life gets in the way, and other times renters accidentally break a lease because they aren’t aware of all the rules. But the fact remains that a lease is a binding agreement that specifies the renter’s responsibilities – mostly […]
Finding Temporary Housing in a Pinch
An unexpected job change, last minute move, break up, mold problems or the need to fumigate can all disrupt your current living situation. With little to no warning, you can find yourself needing another roof over your head for a few days or few weeks. So what should you do? Sounds like it’s time to […]
When Renting, What Responsibilities are Mine and Which Are The Landlord’s?
At some point, almost every adult has rented a home. Renting a property covers a basic necessity of life (shelter), but the process isn’t always straightforward. So, many people sign a rental agreement without fully understanding what it is they’re agreeing to. Avoid being blindsided by the fine print. Get a better idea of what […]
Condo VS. House
When searching for a home in a new city, you may be weighing your options between a condominium unit and a house. There are perks and pitfalls to both living options. You will have to consider the components and decide which type of home is the best fit for you. The Pros of a Condo One of […]
First or Second Floor: Pros & Cons
In the market for a new home? Before deciding on the logistics of moving all your belongings, the first step is choosing a new home to hang your hat. When selecting a new home, there are many options to consider from the neighborhood, the school district, number of bedrooms, bathrooms and more. One big option […]
Pros and Cons of Living in a Neighborhood with a HOA
The most recent survey from the Community Association Institute in 2015 revealed that there are over 335,000 community associations in the United States. These community associations represent 68 million Americans and over 50% of owner occupied households in America. Florida, California, Texas and Illinois are the states with the most associations. When buying your next […]
How to Price a House When You’re Buying or Selling
The moving industry is closely related to the real estate industry. After all the majority of our clients have recently sold or bought a home. As such, our professional moving company keeps a close eye on the local market. One of the things that fluctuates most in a real estate market is home pricing. The […]
How to Begin Owning Rental Properties
At Square Cow Movers we help people move into homes every day. It’s given us a unique perspective on the residential real estate market. Most people buy to own, but others buy to rent. Entrepreneurs that we are, we’ve asked local real estate agents their opinion about buying rentals and what advice they would give […]