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Selling an Inherited House in Texas: What Dallas-Area Heirs Need to Know
Inherited a house in Dallas? Learn how Texas probate works, how the stepped-up basis eliminates most capital gains, and what heirs need to do before selling.
What Dallas Home Buyers Actually Pay at Closing: Your Texas Closing Cost Breakdown
Dallas home buyers pay 2–5% of the purchase price in closing costs — on top of the down payment. Here's a complete breakdown of every line item you'll see at the Texas closing table.
Natural Hazard Disclosure in Los Angeles: What Sellers Need to Know Before They List
What the California NHD report covers for LA sellers: fire zones, earthquake faults, flood maps, and what to do if your property is in a hazard zone.
Measure ULA Isn't Going Anywhere: Why the November 2026 Repeal Effort Died
The statewide measure that could have gutted Measure ULA was pulled before it qualified, and LA's own reform effort was shelved 14-0. Here's what that means for sellers.
Selling Your Home During a Divorce in Texas: What Dallas Homeowners Need to Know
Texas community property law makes both spouses co-owners of the marital home. Here's what Dallas homeowners need to know when selling during a divorce.
If the Buyer Backs Out After Removing Contingencies in California, What Does the Seller Keep?
After a California buyer removes contingencies and backs out, the seller's maximum is 3% of the purchase price. Here's how the deposit rules work.
Earnest Money in Texas: How Much Dallas Buyers Pay and When You Get It Back
In Texas, earnest money runs about 1% of the price and is refundable if you terminate during the option period. Here's exactly when Dallas buyers get it back.
FIRPTA in Los Angeles: What Foreign Sellers Pay at Closing
Foreign owners selling an LA home over $1M face 15% federal FIRPTA plus 3.33% California withholding on the gross price, not the gain. Here's how to cut it.
What to Ask the Seller to Fix After a Dallas Inspection
After a Dallas inspection, focus repair requests on safety and major systems, not cosmetics. Here's how to choose repairs, a credit, or a price cut in 2026.
Appraisal Came In Low in Dallas? What to Do Next
When a Dallas appraisal lands below your sales price, you have four real options. Here's how buyers and sellers close the gap in 2026's buyer's market.
Selling an Inherited Home Through Probate in Los Angeles
Selling an inherited LA home through probate takes 9 to 18 months, follows the court's 90% rule and overbid hearing. Full IAEA authority speeds it up.
Buying a House with Foundation Problems in Dallas
In DFW's clay soil, foundation movement is common but rarely a dealbreaker. Here's how Dallas buyers inspect, price, and negotiate it during the option period.