home buying

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...

Texas summers are all in good fun when you can take the weekend off and go for a refreshing swim in one of our local springs. However, the scorching heat can start to take its toll as you’re working on those pesky home improvement projects. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to keep your home cool during the summer months without breaking your budget. Reminder To Tune Up This is one of...

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...

This gorgeous home has amazing curb appeal and sits on a cul-de-sac in Mayfield Ranch of Round Rock. Enjoy a large covered front porch whether with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. With 3,364 square feet of abundant space, this treasure features four bedrooms and three and a half baths. When entering the home, be greeted with a lovely foyer, a...

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...

The Leander and Austin real estate market is not at pre-pandemic levels, but it is softening. We’re still in a seller’s market as there is little housing inventory yet high demand. But recently, we’re seeing houses stay on the market longer, fewer bidding wars, and even price reductions in Leander and Austin! That would have been unheard of only a few months ago. Typically August and September are...

Buying a house is exciting and scary. But we’re here to prepare you for the process! There are many financial responsibilities associated with buying and owning a home, so here are the questions to ask yourself to gauge if you’re ready.  1. Do I Have a Stable Income? Figuring out if you have a stable income can be a tricky process. It’s not as simple as having a paycheck every month. A...

Congratulations! You’re now a homeowner. How exciting, right?! We’re excited for you! I’m sure you’re emotionally and maybe mentally exhausted from the home buying process, but get ready to be physically and financially drained. Just kidding! We’re going to share what projects and renovations to start now so that doesn’t happen to you.  Step One: Create a budget To avoid decreasing...