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06/04/2025

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WHAT YOU AS A HOMEBUYER SHOULD LOOK FOR IN THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH

Like many people, you may not realize that the final walk-through before closing is a vitally important part of the homebuying process. But the fact is, this final walk-through can determine if and when you will close on your new home.

The ideal time to do your final walk-through is right before heading over to the closing. If there is a larger amount of time than that, the status of the house could change. Unexpected events may occur—a tree may fall, or movers could do some damage. The purpose of the walk-through is to make sure the home is in the same condition it was in when you last viewed it; and to confirm that the post-inspection, agreed-upon work has been completed, and that the items that were included in the offer have remained in the house.

The house should be broom-clean, with the following things verified:

Aside from being empty, the house should look the same and be as sound as it was when it was last viewed.
No garbage, furniture, paint, or similar items should be left, unless agreed upon in the contract.
There should be no damage to walls, floors, cabinetry, doors, windows, garage doors, or outside property.
Light fixtures should be working and in place.
Water should be on, and all plumbing should be working.
Everything included in your offer should still be in the house—fixtures, appliances, and all agreed-upon items.
All work on the inspection amendment should be completed.
Other issues to watch for:

A new problem that wasn’t there during the inspection, such as a leaking water heater, or too many remaining personal items that can’t be removed before closing.
Previously hidden damage to the structure, walls, or floors, such as a stained wood floor that was covered up by a rug.
Unexpected problems, such as damage to walls and doors from movers, or water damage from a recent storm.
As you know, if any of these issues come up, closing could be delayed while the agents for you and the seller work together to resolve the issues, or work on a plan to move ahead and get the house closed.


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Eva Dillon Bray
Broker
10302 Salmon St.
Baytown , TX 77523
(346) 801-3732
(281) 909-7507
[email protected]
Day Star Realty of TX, LLC


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03/27/2025

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HOW TO CHANGE EVERYDAY HABITS THAT DIAL UP YOUR WORKPLACE STRESS



Recent research suggests stress exists inside habits that make up our daily lives. Studies say that instead of relying on quick tips, we should focus first on breaking habits that lead to negative outcomes. Once established, habits can be challenging to break, but one way to break them is to focus on how damaging they are. Here’s a three-step process experts offer.

Identify your negative habits. People develop habits to cope with stress that give them an immediate sense of reward but rarely provide long-term relief. That’s because they provide a temporary distraction from the negative stressor but fail to address it. Some habits actually have negative side effects. For example, habitually looking at matters beyond your control can leave you more stressed than focusing on the present matters you can control. The worst habits are ones that create more tension. Oftentimes people dwell on what could go wrong and a host of other “what-ifs,” and wind up feeling even more stress. Studies show that just being aware of these habits can make you less stressed.

Change your thinking about what’s rewarding. The strongest habits are the ones you think are the most rewarding. But what you find rewarding can change. Once you identify your stress-based habits, stop and think about them when they occur. If you’re stressed about the future, note how that makes you feel, and how it hampers your work. Moments of apprehension are opportunities to see how those moments make you feel and how they lead to unwanted behaviors, such as diminishing your productivity or making you lose your patience with another person. Instead, prioritize putting boundaries on activities that cause unwanted emotions, and take more breaks to recharge during the workday.

Create new habits. Abandoning negative-focused habits leaves space for new ones. Experts suggest confronting feelings of worry and stress with habitual responses, such as:

Be curious. Instead of putting yourself down for being stressed or obsessing over where the worry is coming from, examine it. What does it feel like? Where do you feel it? How has it changed from when you first felt it?
RAIN. Relax into the present moment. Accept it. Investigate your reactions—feelings, thoughts, sensations. Note what’s happening.
Breathe. Breathe into the places where tension shows up, and breathe out any apprehension.
Think loving and kind thoughts. Send kind, caring thoughts to others—and to yourself!—to create a feeling of warmth and peace.
Take note. Consciously identify what’s going on, moment by moment—label your thoughts, feelings, and what you hear, see, touch, taste, and smell.
Then reinforce these habits by observing how good they make you feel.

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Eva Dillon Bray
Broker
1301 Memorial Dr
Baytown , TX 77520
(346) 801-3732
(281) 909-7507
[email protected]
Day Star Realty of TX, LLC

03/20/2025

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