Jennitherealtor

10/05/2026

For many first-time buyers, the biggest surprise isn’t the house hunt itself—it’s the hidden costs of homeownership. 🏡💸

Beyond the mortgage, there are things like:
🔑 Closing costs
🔧 Maintenance & repairs
💡 Utilities & property taxes

It all adds up quicker than most expect. Planning ahead for these expenses can make the transition to homeownership much smoother—and a lot less stressful.

What surprised you the most about buying your first home?

10/03/2026

Preparing a home for sale is a process. Here are five quick things we'll do while preparing yours!

10/01/2026

Question of the day: City at night? Or city during the day? 🤔

09/29/2026

When considering new homes, which of these factors is most important to you?

09/27/2026

Have you ever been to Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar - Six Points? Would you recommend it?

Breakfast & Brunch in Corpus Christi, TX

09/25/2026

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. — Jane Austen 🏡

09/23/2026

Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Not even close. 📉 FHA, VA, and even conventional loans often allow as little as 3–5% down. Let’s bust that myth!

Get in touch with us and we will go over all of your options - a home is closer than you think!

09/21/2026

Have you ever been to Schlotzsky's? Would you recommend it?

Deli in Corpus Christi, TX

09/19/2026

Whether you're trying to decorate a corner, staircase, living room, bathroom or kitchen wall, check out these photo wall ideas for using more than just photographs, then have fun creating your own.

It's easy to plot and procrastinate on styling an empty wall. (For one thing, there are so many possibilities!) Should you measure? Probably. Arrange your photos and items ahead of time? Sure. But the most important part, even more important than getting your photo wall picture perfect?

09/18/2026

Being 'house poor' can limit your ability to build up retirement or other savings, pay off debt, travel or enjoy life. This blog talks about how budgeting can help you avoid that situation!

While buying a home can be a sound investment, it can also become a financial burden. Here’s how to think about your housing budget so that doesn’t happen to you.