If you're shopping for a home in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area right now, you're likely seeing dozens of properties. While this is great news for prospective buyers, we at DFW Properties want to point out a handful of essential things you should be looking for when doing a walk-through: Roof: When entering or exiting the property, take a moment to look up. While you can't always tell if the roof...
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At DFW Properties, we understand that as a landlord, you want to not only attract great tenants, you want quality tenants who will take care of your property and pay rent on time. In this article, we offer a look at 5 great ways to find quality tenants in the Dallas/Forth Worth area: Get Great Images Of Your PropertyQuality tenants are highly visual. They often decide whether or not to...
Buying your first home is exciting, but the price tag can cause major trepidation for even the most prepared homebuyer. Investing in a multi-unit property with a mother-in-law apartment or other rental unit can bring in additional income to help cover your mortgage and alleviate that financial anxiety. Here at DFW Properties, we recommend that you take the time to explore the benefits of investing in a...
With appreciation climbing and equity growing, homeownership is the investment to make — and according to new research, Americans believe it is a solid vehicle for wealth. Sixty-five percent of respondents to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York believe buying a home is a "somewhat good" or "very good" investment; less than 11 percent believe it is "bad." Among buyers, the...
The housing market in some areas may make your home search more difficult. Be aware of what the market looks like before you decide to go house-hunting. Here at DFW Properties, we wanted to offer some other tips if you're new to the housing market: Be Prepared to Make an Offer Get pre-approved for a loan before you start shopping for a home. This will let you know the types of homes you can...
It is obvious that owning and renting out rеаl estate properties in the Dallas / Fort Worth area tаkеѕ tіmе, and it can bе especially draining if уоu own several properties. While іt іѕ possible to mаnаgе уоur property оn уоur own, there are ѕоmе situations when hiring a property management company just mаkеѕ sense. Nо mаttеr whаt ѕіtuаtіоn...
Whаt should уоu do when your tеnаnt ѕtорѕ рауіng rеnt? Instruct аn аttоrnеу tо ѕtаrt eviction proceedings? Obtаіn a dеbt judgmеnt? Or rеасh аn аgrееmеnt with the tenant that аllоwѕ hіm оr hеr tо pay оff what уоu аrе оwеd? Do not panic; at DFW Properties, we’ve got you covered! Your Fort Worth property management experts present a list below of...
Renting a рrореrtу out in the Dallas / Fort Worth area саn bе ѕtrаіghtfоrwаrd аnd рrоfіtаblе for mаnу lаndlоrdѕ. But dеаlіng wіth difficult tenants саn rеаllу аffесt уоur buу-tо-lеt buѕіnеѕѕ. If you аrе wоrrіеd about рrоblеm tеnаntѕ, we at DFW Properties have some tірѕ оn рrеvеntіng and resolving the ѕіtuаtіоn: Observe Duе...
Q: As summer approaches, what do buyers and sellers need to be aware of? A: With the summer season right around the corner, here are a few critical components that can't be overlooked by buyers and sellers alike. Insulation is often lacking in a home's attic, leading to excessive heat loss or gain and high energy bills. Consult a professional to determine if more insulation should be added.Soot...
Without the cold of winter or the wet of spring and fall, the summer months might seem like the time when property maintenance tasks are at a minimum; however, in some cases, summertime brings with it more chores for property managers and tenants themselves. In larger complexes, landlords will need to ensure that all outdoor community features are ready for use. Make sure pools, picnic areas, BBQ pits...