Nathan Johnson- Texas Real Estate Executives- The Daniels Group

Nathan Johnson- Texas Real Estate Executives- The Daniels Group Local Real Estate Agent serving the East Texas area

Nothing beats the feeling of handing the keys over to close friends! 🏡✨We recently closed on a beautiful home, and I cou...
04/06/2026

Nothing beats the feeling of handing the keys over to close friends! 🏡✨
We recently closed on a beautiful home, and I couldn’t be happier for them. A common misconception is that you need a massive amount of cash upfront to purchase a home. However, my clients took advantage of a USDA Guaranteed Loan.
Designed to help households achieve homeownership in eligible rural areas, the USDA loan program is an incredible tool that offers a zero down payment option. Because of this program, after their initial earnest money deposit was applied, my clients only had to bring minimal cash to the closing table! (Just a few hundred dollars)
Real estate is built on relationships and trust. Word-of-mouth from satisfied clients is the heart of my business, and statistically, 42% of Texas homebuyers find their agent through a friend or relative. It is a true honor when friends trust me to navigate them through the complex home-buying process and successfully get them to the closing table.
If you are dreaming of homeownership but worried about the down payment, let's talk! There are options out there that can make your dream a reality.
Nathan T. Johnson, Texas REALTOR® Texas Real Estate Executives (903)239-3179

**Dreaming of buying your first home in the beautiful Piney Woods or scenic prairies of Northeast Texas, but worried abo...
04/03/2026

**Dreaming of buying your first home in the beautiful Piney Woods or scenic prairies of Northeast Texas, but worried about saving for a down payment?** 🌲🏡

A **USDA Guaranteed Loan** might be the perfect solution for you! Designed to support rural development, this program helps low- and moderate-income households achieve the dream of owning an adequate, modest, and safe home in eligible rural areas. Because much of the Upper East Texas region features wide-open country and smaller communities, many properties here perfectly fit the USDA's "rural" definition (which generally includes open country and towns with populations under 10,000 to 35,000).

Here is why USDA loans are a massive advantage for first-time buyers:

* **Zero Down Payment:** The biggest hurdle for most first-time buyers is cash. With a USDA loan, there is absolutely no down payment required.
* **Fixed Interest Rates:** USDA loans offer stable, fixed interest rates, giving you peace of mind with a predictable monthly payment for the life of the loan.
* **First-Time Buyer Priority:** If government funding for the program ever becomes limited, the USDA specifically prioritizes processing applications for first-time homebuyers.
* **Flexible Closing Costs:** Reasonable and customary closing costs can potentially be financed into the loan, or they can be paid through seller concessions.

To qualify, the property must be residential and used as your primary, permanent residence. Additionally, your total household adjusted income must fall within the moderate-income limits for your specific county.

Stop letting the down payment hurdle keep you from owning a piece of East Texas! Contact me today, and we can check if your favorite neighborhoods are USDA-eligible and get your home-buying journey started!

04/02/2026

ArtWalk Longview is a **free self-guided tour** of downtown businesses that exhibit and sell art from local creators. The upcoming dates for 2026 are **April 2, June 4, October 1, and December 10**. The event is held rain or shine and serves as the signature event for the **Arts!Longview Cultural District**. You can expect to see over **100 artists** ranging from painters to sculptors, as well as live music and various food trucks!

Check out this incredible open-concept floor plan. The natural lighting is unmatched and the ventilation is superior to ...
04/01/2026

Check out this incredible open-concept floor plan. The natural lighting is unmatched and the ventilation is superior to any new construction on the market. It is the ultimate minimalist living experience.

Happy April Fool's Day. If you prefer a home with actual walls and a roof, I have a few real ones I can show you this weekend. Let me know what you are looking for and we can get started.

**Thinking of selling your home yourself to save on commission?**. While a "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) transaction may se...
03/31/2026

**Thinking of selling your home yourself to save on commission?**.

While a "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) transaction may seem appealing, it often leads to significant financial and legal risks that professional representation is designed to prevent.

**Real estate transactions involve over 100 different forms** and complex legal requirements where filling out documents incorrectly can obligate you to terms you never intended or even lead to a lawsuit. FSBO sellers often **overprice their homes based on emotion**, causing the listing to "languish" and become stigmatized, or they underprice and leave thousands of dollars on the table. Listing your home publicly without an agent can attract scammers or "bad people," making it dangerous to meet strangers at vacant properties.

Without access to the **Multiple Listing Service (MLS)**, your home misses out on the largest pool of qualified buyers. In fact, 86 percent of successful Texas sellers utilized an agent or broker to finalize their sale.

When you hire a REALTOR®, you gain a **fiduciary who is legally and ethically bound** to put your interests above all others through Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable Care (OLD CAR).

Agents use proprietary tools like **MarketViewer and the REALTOR® Valuation Model (RVM®)** to predict fair offers with near real-time accuracy. An expert in your corner handles the **stressful bargaining process**, points out unnoticed property faults, and secures the best possible contract terms.

Professional service works, as 87 percent of Texas sellers report they would definitely or probably use their agent again. Selling your home is likely one of the biggest transactions of your life; don't leave it to chance. **Choose expertise, choose protection, and choose results.**.

"Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink"- Samuel Taylor ColeridgeBuying or selling property in Texas? Water righ...
03/27/2026

"Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink"- Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Buying or selling property in Texas? Water rights should not be an afterthought. Whether you are looking at a ranch or a residential lot, understanding who owns the water on and under the land is critical.

Here are the top things every Texas property owner should know:

**Groundwater vs. Surface Water**:
In Texas, these are treated very differently. **Groundwater**, which is water percolating below the surface, is generally considered the **real property of the landowner**. However, **surface water** like rivers, streams, and lakes is **held in trust by the state**, and you usually need a permit to use it.

**The Rule of Capture**:
Texas follows the **rule of capture**, allowing landowners to pump groundwater from beneath their land without liability to neighbors, provided they do not cause willful waste or malicious drainage. Remember that **groundwater is not a mineral** and does not automatically follow the mineral estate.

**Regulatory Districts**:
Your ownership of groundwater is not absolute. **Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs)** cover much of the state and have the authority to **regulate well spacing and the amount of water** you can actually produce.

**Mandatory Disclosures**:
If you are selling, you have legal obligations. You must notify buyers about **water level fluctuations** if the property adjoins a large reservoir, provide notices regarding **tide water boundaries**, and disclose if the property is in a **statutory tax district** like a Municipal Utility District (MUD).

**Special Obligations**:
If you own an **artesian well**, you are legally required to keep it **properly cased and capped** to prevent water from wasting or running onto the property of others.

With rising demand and frequent droughts, water is a **precious commodity** that can significantly impact land values and home refinancing. Always consult with a professional to ensure your rights are protected.

03/25/2026

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s happening with Gregg County real estate as of February.
Things are definitely heating up. We saw 155 new listings hit the market this month, which is a 19.2% jump from January.

If you’ve been waiting for more options, active listings are up to 523 properties, giving us over a 5-month supply of inventory—that’s 20% more than we had this time last year.

On the pricing side, the median sold price rose to $265,000, up about 6.6% month-over-month.

Sellers are typically getting about 95.7% of their list price, so there's still some room for back-and-forth.

Homes that sold this month were on the market for a median of 56 days.

As far as what people are buying, 3-bedroom homes are still the most popular choice
We’re also seeing a lot of sales for established homes in the 50 to 70-year-old range.

Overall, total sales volume shot up nearly 50% this month to $23.8 million, so there is a lot of activity in the local market right now

Hey everyone, here is a quick check-in on the Upshur County real estate market for February.Right now, it is looking lik...
03/24/2026

Hey everyone, here is a quick check-in on the Upshur County real estate market for February.

Right now, it is looking like a **buyer’s market**, with about **8.38 months of inventory** available. We finished the month with **327 active listings**, so there are plenty of options for anyone looking to make a move.

Pricing has seen some big shifts lately. The **median sold price jumped to $247,500**, which is a **20.73% increase** compared to January. Meanwhile, the **median list price** stayed fairly flat at **$290,000**. On average, sellers are currently getting about **96.8% of their asking price**.

If you are wondering how fast things are moving, homes are staying on the market for a median of **76 days**. That is a **15.15% increase** in time compared to last month, so there is a bit more breathing room for buyers during their search.

Overall, the increased inventory and longer time on market make this a great time to be a buyer in the area.

In the world of real estate, the rules of the game have shifted from protecting the seller to protecting the buyer throu...
03/22/2026

In the world of real estate, the rules of the game have shifted from protecting the seller to protecting the buyer through transparency. Understanding the shift from Caveat Emptor to Caveat Venditor is essential for a successful and legal home sale.
Caveat Emptor is a Latin phrase meaning let the buyer beware Historically, this doctrine placed the entire burden on the buyer to inspect the property, treating the purchase almost like a game of chance where the buyer deserved whatever they got
Today, most jurisdictions have moved toward Caveat Venditor, or let the seller beware This modern standard imposes an affirmative duty on sellers to disclose known information and material defects to potential buyers
In Texas, this duty is managed through the Sellers Disclosure Notice Here is why filling it out truthfully is your best legal and financial strategy:
Protect Your Contract: If you do not provide the notice on or before the date the contract is signed, the buyer has a statutory right to terminate the contract for any reason within seven days of finally receiving it
Avoid Costly Litigation: Failing to disclose known material defects can leave you liable for fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive trade practices Being honest upfront is the best way to avoid a problem after closing
Build Buyer Confidence: Most buyers understand that no home is perfect Disclosing a small issue allows the buyer to feel they are making an informed decision rather than inheriting a secret problem
Follow the Law and Ethics: Texas law requires you to complete the notice to the best of your belief and knowledge As your agent, I am also bound by a Code of Ethics to ensure pertinent facts about the property are never concealed
The best rule for a smooth closing? When in doubt, disclose. It is much better to over-disclose than to face a judge later for non-disclosure
Contact me today for a copy of the Texas REALTORS® Seller's Disclosure Notice and let's get your home ready for the market!

03/21/2026

Ready to stop dreaming and start packing? Buying your first home is likely the biggest investment of your life, and while the process can be complicated, you don't have to navigate it alone Join me for an upcoming First-Time Homebuyer Class designed to empower you with the facts and home-buying guide

TUESDAY MARCH 24th AT 7PM!
Our class follows a clear 8-step "Path to Homeownership"
:
Assess Your Financials: Know your budget before you shop
Get Pre-Approved: Show sellers you are a serious buyer
Partner with a REALTOR®: Gain a fiduciary who is legally bound to put your interests first
Find Your Home: Use exclusive market data to find the right property
Make an Offer: Master the art of negotiation
Due Diligence: Protect yourself with professional inspections and appraisals to avoid "money pits"
Final Walk-Through: Ensure the home is in the agreed-upon condition
Close the Deal: Sign the paperwork and get your keys!
Education is the key to a seamless home-buying experience We’ll dive deep into fiduciary duties (OLD CAR), loan types, and even local down payment assistance programs like the City of Longview Grant
Don't leave your future to chance—get the professional guidance you deserve
Contact Nathan T. Johnson at (903) 239-3179 or [email protected] to register today!

⛅The spring equinox and a fresh start for your home🌱Friday, March 20, marks the spring equinox. For many of us, this is ...
03/20/2026

⛅The spring equinox and a fresh start for your home🌱

Friday, March 20, marks the spring equinox. For many of us, this is more than just the official start of spring. It is the beginning of a very busy season for families and our local community.

As the days get longer and we have more evening sunlight, buyers tend to become much more active. With the school year coming to a close, many families are looking to make their move now so they can be settled in time for fall.

If you have been thinking about what this season might mean for your own plans, I would like to offer my help. Knowing the financial landscape of a home sale is the best way to make a decision that is in your best interest.

I am offering free in-home comparative market analyses to help you see exactly what a sale could look like for you in today's market. There is no obligation; I simply want to make sure you have the best information possible as you consider your next steps.

Please feel free to reach out if you would like to schedule a time for me to stop by.
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