RGV Buyer & Seller Guides

Oct. 25, 2026

Seller Disclosure in Texas: What You Must Reveal and What Happens If You Do Not

Seller Disclosure in Texas: What You Must Reveal and What Happens If You Do Not

Hey, it's Eric.

If you want to sell my house in McAllen, seller disclosure in Texas is one of the first forms you need to take seriously. It is not just paperwork you rush through the night before listing. It is a written statement to the buyer about …

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Oct. 25, 2026

Homestead Exemption in Texas: How New RGV Homeowners Save on Property Taxes

Hey, it's Eric.

If you just bought a home in the Rio Grande Valley, the homestead exemption in Texas is one of the first things you should take care of after closing. I talk to new homeowners in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, and San Juan who paid attention …

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Oct. 24, 2026

Fall Selling Checklist for Rio Grande Valley Homeowners

Fall Selling Checklist for Rio Grande Valley Homeowners

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are thinking, I want to sell my house in McAllen or anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley this fall, you do not need expensive projects. You need a clear checklist, done in the right order, before the first buyer walks in. The heat …

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Oct. 24, 2026

Relocating to the Rio Grande Valley: A Newcomer's Home Buying Guide

Relocating to the Rio Grande Valley: A Newcomer's Home Buying Guide

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are relocating to the Rio Grande Valley, welcome. I work with newcomers every month who move here for work, family, retirement, or a lower cost of living and warmer weather, and buying a home here feels different than it did back home. The …

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Oct. 23, 2026

FSBO vs Listing With a Realtor in the Valley: The Real Cost Difference

FSBO vs Listing With a Realtor in the Valley: The Real Cost Difference

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are thinking about how to sell my house in McAllen without a realtor, I get why the idea is tempting. For sale by owner, or FSBO, looks simple on paper. You put a sign in the yard, post some photos online, and keep …

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Oct. 23, 2026

Buying a Home in Pharr TX: Neighborhoods, Schools, and Prices

Buying a Home in Pharr TX: Neighborhoods, Schools, and Prices

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If you are thinking about buying a home in Pharr TX, you are looking at one of the most practical spots in the Rio Grande Valley. Pharr sits right in the middle of everything, close to McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, San Juan, and Weslaco, with easy …

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Oct. 23, 2026

Title Insurance in Texas: Why Buyers Need It

Title Insurance in Texas: Why Buyers Need It

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are buying a home in the Rio Grande Valley, you will hear the words title insurance in Texas a lot near the end of the process. Most buyers I work with in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, and San Juan nod along at …

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Oct. 22, 2026

Why Some RGV Listings Go Stale (and How to Fix Yours)

Why Some RGV Listings Go Stale (and How to Fix Yours)

Hey, it's Eric.

If your house in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, or San Juan has been sitting while other homes get showings, you are not alone. In my experience, a listing rarely goes stale for one reason. Usually it is a mix of price, presentation, condition, and …

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Oct. 21, 2026

How Credit Scores Affect Your Mortgage Rate in Texas

How Credit Scores Affect Your Mortgage Rate in Texas

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are buying a home in the Rio Grande Valley, one number will follow you through the whole process. Your credit score. How credit scores affect your mortgage rate in Texas is not just lender talk. It can change your monthly payment, the loan …

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Oct. 20, 2026

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Texas Home: The Basics

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Texas Home: The Basics

Hey, it's Eric.

If you are thinking about selling in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, or San Juan, you have probably asked about capital gains tax when selling your Texas home. It sounds complicated, and many sellers worry they will owe a big tax bill without knowing it …

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