Juan-Antonio, Realtor

11/19/2021

Happy November 19th, day of the Gettysburg Address, a speech that changed our nation forever.

11/18/2021

Downtown Fort Worth has a planned college expansion with Texas A&M! The newly implemented law school is going to be a launch pad for a full tier one research university, including collaborations with Lockheed, Bell, AT&T, Alcon and more.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article255671946.html?fbclid=IwAR2RUq_oM2gdZrqwLC8lTB4gpGNrxxWlhqW5x1MbZjHoM97wxcWjra2TVtA

The new law school and innovation center will be built around A&M’s existing campus. It will be the first Tier One research university within the city limits.

11/17/2021

Happy Birthday to Denver, Colorado, born today in 1858! I have a number of friends that want to move to your state, for reasons 😉

11/16/2021

Ever want to try out living in a bungalow? How about one made from a shipping container? Otto in West Fort Worth has a super interesting take on a micro-resort, including a 10,000 ft vegetable garden and complimentary happy hour.

A hotel with all the modern bells and whistles on the grounds of a popular restaurant in West Fort Worth – all made from shipping containers.

11/15/2021

With inflation having grown 5.6 percent in the past year, interest rates are about to rise. We've had a fortunate run and had the lowest interest rates in the past two decades recently - but that's not going to last much longer.

If you're thinking about home ownership, now is a great time to start looking around. The market is steadying out, and due to Zillow's over-valuation of properties, thousands of homes are going to hit the market soon at a lower price than they were purchased. Every city in Texas (with the exception of Austin) has on average, a lower monthly mortgage than rent.

If you have any questions or need any advice, feel free to shoot me a DM, I'll be happy to answer with what I know, or give you pointers on where to find the answer.

11/12/2021

One of my biggest problems has always been saving every little thing (definitely a family trait). From twist-ties to plastic bags, it's amazing how the little things add up in various drawers. I didn't even realize how bad it was getting until a drawer broke, and I pulled a small suitcase full of things out of it to fix it.

Here's some helpful tips on how to reduce having something in every nook and cranny.

Does the word “declutter” make you sweat? Use these five tips to slowly and successfully declutter your entire house without feeling overwhelmed or exhausted.

02/17/2020

Work with me for a second, and let me advertise at you with facts. It’s time to buy a home, it’s more possible than before, and here’s why:

Fact One : DFW is the fastest growing metropolitan area in United States in the past eight years. Some of you are thinking “I believe it”, but everyone has felt the pressure. Months of Inventory (MOI) is a term meaning how long the market would have homes for sale, if supply were to just stop, right now. Six months is generally regarded as a normal MOI, but DFW has been sitting below three all year – heck, Fort Worth reached 2.1 at one point. We’re growing, and fast. Ten thousand homes a month fast.

Fact Two: Interest rates are better now than they’ve been in years. Texas is down to an average of 3.5% for a thirty-year home loan, when the nation itself is at 4%. Refinancing already existing mortgages tripled last year, and the number of people filling out new mortgage applications went up 26.7 percent compared to 2018. It’s a busy market, and busy markets always have a good chance of finding a great deal.

Fact Three: For the first time since 2012, prices for homes under 200k have started to rise. Only six percent of sold homes, to be fair – but it shows a significant change across the board, not just 300k new suburban builds. It’s time to sell if you’ve planned on greener pastures, and it’s time to buy if you’re ready to own.

Talk with me. We can lay out the details to find exactly the right fit for you.

Thanks for the read, and I hope to hear from you.

10/19/2018

At the rate of this appreciation, a 250k house will be worth, in 10 years, 650k! (10 percent of 110, and so on each year).

If you don't think you should buy soon, I beg you, look at this article. Rent is already more expensive than a mortgage - and this is the LOW end of what's projected.

If you need to get your credit in order, I got you. If you need a loan officer who knows every single detail of what you need financially, I got you. I want you to have a home, because there's literally no reason not to.

Nice to meet you :)

Texas might as well be called the United States of Texas because of the broad range of real estate markets and is a microcosm of what's happening in the rest of the US - more of the growth, population, and real estate opportunity getting concentrated in fewer, larger markets

08/24/2018

This was just this past year! But for everyone wondering why rent has gotten pricier this past year (more than usual), why it takes longer for new homes to be built, why plumbers, electricians, and roofers are more expensive - this is part of it.

At this rate, we're looking at a million people every six years or so. Like it or hate it, this change is here to stay.

It's a good time to start working on your credit and loans though. Hit me up if you want some free advice, and I'll gladly help you get started. Having a lil piece of land to call home changes life in the best ways.

North Texas population growth continues unabated, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

05/18/2018

UPDATE: Finally finished moving, and I'm happy to say I'll be doing residential (and commercial on request!) For both Dallas and Fort Worth.

I apologize for not updating in so long - moving takes a moment, especially when historic renovation is involved!

But now that everything is up and running (thank you internet!) whatever you're looking for, I'll be more than happy to help.

01/27/2018

Bad credit, terrible credit, credit at the end of days - it's fixable. Trust me on this one (wage garnishing is the least kind of fun, it makes every paycheck...whatever the reverse of an adventure is). But check with your student loan people - don't be afraid to talk to them. It'll help in the end. Ask about the government repayment programs, based off of your income rather than the total bill - it'll help your credit just as much as paying that 400 a month. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/understand/plans/income-driven

https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/top-credit-cards/nerdwallets-best-secured-credit-cards/

Check out one of those (or any kind of) secured cards, and work your credit in a different direction. It can grow in three months into something significant!

I personally want to own a house by the end of the year - part of why I'm enjoying realty so much (learning something new about homes everyday, gosh darn it), and part of why I'm improving my own score. I know it's possible now, even if sometimes it's like spinning a couple of plates on one hand.

Try it guys, give it a shot. Property is only going to go up over time, and everyone should have their own little minecraft home at some point :).

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01/23/2018