buying home

It’s an exciting time - you’re finally ready to purchase a new home! You have a list of properties to tour this week, but how do you make the right decision? Luckily, with this guide to property tours as a homebuyer, you will feel at ease exploring homes and understand the perfect questions to ask.

What is it about summer that calls us homeowners to tread outdoors in the Texas heat, measuring tape in hand, and imagine our next big backyard renovation project? Despite its large undertaking, a home project in the summertime is exciting!  However, before you dive headfirst into renovation plans, budgets, and timelines, let’s review a few common renovation mistakes that could be...

First impressions matter. From the general upkeep of your property to the color of your front door, a prospective buyer’s first impression of your home can be made in a matter of seconds. As the summer real estate season approaches, it has never been more important to keep your property in tip-top shape, investing in certain upgrades and home improvements that will have a lasting impact on your curb...

Throw open the blinds, let the warm air in, and jump for joy - spring is finally here! And what better way to celebrate this season of relaxation, rejuvenation, and reinvention than with the ultimate spring cleaning guide? With these tips, tricks, and unexpected projects, your property will be shining bright all year long! Air it Out Let your home breathe this spring season by cracking open the...

There have been growing concerns about power imbalances between HOAs and property owners in HOA communities. These concerns cover various topics such as: Challenges between property owners and oversight boards Costly fees related to real estate transfersDifficulty accessing necessary governance and operations information. Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1588, which went into effect in September...

The Dallas Metroplex is bursting at the seams with business professionals, entrepreneurs, foodies, and families, and we’re bursting at the seams to announce that We Have Arrived!!  We are SO EXCITED to announce that Mallach & Company Real Estate has expanded to the Dallas-Fort Worth Area!   Jen Glatz is heading up the Mallach in the Metro Team.  From protecting first-time...

From the nation's largest arts district to its distinctive skyline, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro is a vibrant blend of culture and contemporary.  The Metroplex is bursting with new businesses, entrepreneurs, foodies, and families - which is why we are SO EXCITED to announce that Mallach & Company is now in the Metro!  We are thrilled to be expanding our concierge-level real estate...

Nestled in Silverado West, one of Cedar Park’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this single-story beauty will knock your socks off! From the moment you arrive, you’ll relish the manicured front gardens and mature landscaping, as the curb appeal beckons you inside. Step inside, and take in the spacious, light, and bright formal living and dining rooms, punctuated by lovely fixtures, finishes, and...

If buying a home is a New Year’s resolution for you in 2022, then you’re going to need a good credit score if you want to get the best interest rate for a mortgage. Most finance experts say a score of 600 or higher is a good number. But to get excellent interest rates, a score of over 700 is recommended. You can check your score through your online banking platform or request a free credit report at...

The State of Texas passed new legislation, so there’s a new and exciting update to homestead exemptions in Texas! We’ll cover what you need to know about the new legislation and what it means for you and the real estate market.  What Is A Homestead Exemption? A homestead exemption lowers a homeowner’s property tax by removing part of the home’s value from the taxation. The home’s...