Author: Brady

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Wichita Falls?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Wichita Falls anyway? Many homeowners across America and Wichita Falls are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending … Continued

Need to Move Because of a Job Change?

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Do you need to move from the because of a job change? While furthering your career or getting a new job can be exciting, the process of actually moving is sometimes stressful and overwhelming. You have to pack, market and sell your home, and coordinate everything with your new job. To make the process as … Continued
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Does Your House Have Mold?

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Does your house have mold? Not only can mold damage your house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At TruTex Properties, we’ve helped homeowners deal with a lot of … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Wichita Falls

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While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Wichita Falls] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can … Continued
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Contractors Botching the Work on Your Home?

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Are contractors botching the work on your home? This happens wayyy too often. Some contractors think that they can do shoddy work and get away with it. Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it… And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home. Here … Continued

Struggling Through the Probate Process?

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Are you struggling through the probate process? Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be. But at TruTex Properties, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their home. We thought we’d share some information with you about the probate process so that you … Continued

Short Sale vs Foreclosure – What’s the Difference in Wichita Falls?

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Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower/seller, a short sale, and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Wichita Falls, Texas? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source).  If you … Continued

How to Stay in My Home After Foreclosure in Wichita Falls

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued
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Trying to sell a house with bad electrical wiring?

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Are you trying to sell a house with bad electrical wiring? You might be surprised to learn that, in one survey, 20% of people listed this as the biggest challenge to owning a home. In some cases, the electrical wiring doesn’t allow for power to part of the home… in other cases, the wiring is … Continued
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Are you trying to sell a home with structural damage?

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Have you ever tried to sell a home with structural damage? While you can try to make your house look pretty for potential buyers, most real estate agents are trained to spot the telltale signs of structural damage (sagging floors, uneven walls, cracks in the foundation, etc.), and they will discourage their clients from following … Continued

Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Texas

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Understanding the foreclosure process in Texas is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Texas What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun. … Continued

5 Steps For Selling Your House With Tenants in Wichita Falls

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Selling your house can be a stressful task in itself, but how do you sell a house if you have tenants already in place? Here are five steps for selling your house with tenants in Wichita Falls. Step #1: Ask the Tenants The first step to selling your house with tenants in Wichita Falls is … Continued

Can I Sell My House in Foreclosure in Wichita Falls?

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Do you have a Wichita Falls Texas house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the Texas foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you … Continued

Dealing with debt can be a real pain

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Dealing with debt can be a real pain. But did you know that most people struggle with debt? According to Experian’s 2019 Consumer Debt Study, American’s carry an average personal debt of $90,460. This includes revolving credit like retail cards and credit cards, housing-related debt, and personal loans (e.g. student loans). Crazy, right? We thought … Continued

Should you sell your house during these uncertain times?

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There’s no doubt that these are uncertain times… and that has made a lot of sellers wary of putting their home on the market. But it’s actually not as bad as you think. In fact, just this morning, Vox published an article titled, “Why housing prices aren’t dropping in the pandemic.” In it, they explain … Continued