Ratana Berg- DFW Agent

08/31/2026

Information About Brokerage Services and Texas Consumer Proctection

08/31/2026

Considering a home with a pond? "Ponder" the financial commitment. Pond maintenance can be ongoing, and be prepared for higher homeowners insurance due to liability concerns.

If you’re in the market for a house with a pond, you’ve got a lot of homework to do before making an offer to purchase. Government regulations, potential flooding, safety issues and added costs are among the concerns that need to be addressed by a prospective buyer. Safety first. Living near a p...

08/29/2026

🌬️🥶 Keep drafts out and energy bills down by caulking and sealing windows. It's a simple step that can make a big difference in the comfort of your home.

08/28/2026

Your home's foundation deserves special attention, especially in varying weather conditions. Here's a guide to maintaining a stable foundation.

You may need to water your foundation with persistent high temperatures. At other times you may need to take steps to keep water away.

08/26/2026

Ready to fall in love with your kitchen all over again? Enjoy the transformation with these tips, and who knows...you might just find yourself ahead of the game when it's time to sell!

You’ve probably heard that staging your home will help it sell faster and for a higher price. But why wait to put your best decorating foot forward until you’re ready to move. Do it for yourself, and enjoy. If you later decide to sell, you’ll be ahead of the game. Here are a few tips to turn y...

08/24/2026

Once pre-approved to buy a home, it's critical to remain pre-approved by avoiding changes in employment, credit accounts, or other significant transactions. Read on for more tips about this important process.

As a buyer, already having a mortgage preapproval letter from a lender in hand means you can move quickly when you find the home you want.

08/22/2026

🌳 Spruce up your outdoor space with vibrant plants, well-maintained lawns, and elevated hardscaping. 🧱

08/21/2026

A meadow garden is a lovely, low-maintenance way to help support wildlife and is a colorful addition to your landscape. Read on to learn how you can get started.

All gardens are beautiful, but a meadow garden provides additional benefits. These gardens help support wildlife and are easy to maintain.

08/19/2026

Can you count a Sunroom or Bonus Room as a bedroom when listing? Here's how you can determine.

When selling your house, does room count matter? What defines a room? And who gets to decide? How much will it affect my bottom dollar?

08/17/2026

Turn your dream fixer-upper into a reality with the FHA 203(k) program! This Federal Housing Administration initiative lets you finance the purchase AND renovations of your ideal home through a single loan and one closing.

If your dream home is a fixer-upper, but cash is tight, a 203 (k) loan program offered by the Federal Housing Administration could make ownership a reality.