buying a home: What to Know When Buying a Foreclosure House - 09/18/22 07:15 AM
Due to their comparatively low prices, foreclosure homes can be incredibly attractive to buyers. In some cases, it may be a smart investment, but be aware that many risks are associated with a foreclosed property, and buying one may cost you more money in the long run.
If you’re thinking of buying a foreclosure home, be sure to keep the following these following points in mind.
They tend to need a lot of work.Keeping a house in good condition costs money. If a homeowner couldn’t afford their mortgage payments, there’s a good chance they couldn’t afford the expenses associated with its upkeep. … (10 comments)

buying a home: Love water sports & lakefront views? Check out Katy's Marcello Lakes - 09/20/19 09:57 AM
Marcello Lakes is a waterfront community located in the Northwest section of Katy in the 77493 zip code. Every lot in the community backs up to a lake that winds throughout the homes in the neighborhood.
Each home can have a private dock, and electric-powered or solar-powered water vehicles are allowed on the Lakes. The lake is stocked, but is in early stages of population, so right now fishing within the subdivision is catch and release. Eventually, fishing will be allowed, and each home will be able to keep a certain amount of fish caught.
The thing that makes Marcello Lakes somewhat unique … (3 comments)

buying a home: Building Your Dream Team - and a Shoutout to Mine! - 07/10/18 04:40 AM
Real estate transactions take a village. When I'm buying homes as an investor, my team of contractors is vital to the investment paying dividends. Similarly, in a traditional real estate transaction where I serve as the agent, my support team is what ensures that all of the moving parts of a transaction go as smoothly as my own services and are handled just as professionally. And frankly, these people are also as vital to the investment side of my business as well. So what type of people make up my agent dream team?
Title CompanySellers will often ask for your recommendation for a title company, … (16 comments)

buying a home: Looking at Remodeled Flood Homes? 3 Important Things to Consider - 06/22/18 06:27 AM
Hurricane Harvey dropped an unprecedented amount of rain on the Katy and Houston area, flooding over 100,000 homes in the process. While some residents chose to rebuild, others sold their flood-damaged homes to investors who remodeled the houses - with many of them going up for sale.
These homes can be a fantastic opportunity for buyers to get an upgraded home at a discounted price. But not all post-flood renovations are created equal. I'm not only an agent, but I'm also a real estate investor. I've purchased and remodeled several flood homes, which has given me a unique perspective and an in-depth … (5 comments)

 
Rae Hoffman, Real estate agent serving the Katy area (Roots & Wings Realty Group / Walzel)

Rae Hoffman

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Katy, TX

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