Raymond Garza - Realtor & Mortgage Specialist, NMLS #2317655

07/04/2024

It is time to celebrate our freedom. Happy Independence Day to you and your family!

07/02/2024

Even in this digital age, our mailboxes are bulging with junk mail. How can you reduce or eliminate it? Turn back the flood with these easy steps.

Junk mail is relentless. But there are ways to stop, or at least slow, the flood of junk filling your mailbox. Here’s how.

06/30/2024

How many millennials are buying homes? You might be surprised how this generation is positively influencing the housing market.

Although the typical homebuyer is a 40-something from Generation X, millennials have been entering the market in greater numbers.

06/29/2024

Have an upper floor that is hotter than the lower? Here are some things you can do to even out the temperatures!

Owners of two-story homes commonly deal with their upstairs being hotter and the downstairs cooler. Read these tips to resolve the temperature differences?

06/27/2024

Home shoppers are increasingly looking for green building features. Learn how the National Association of REALTORS® is training agents to meet that demand.

Green building is now the name of the game in both new construction and the retrofitting of existing homes. Here's what's happening in the industry.

06/25/2024

As online shopping increases, thieves now have an easy target - your front porch! Here are several steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim.

The convenience of online shopping brings the vexing issue of package theft. Here are several ways you can thwart the bad guys from taking your purchases.

06/23/2024

Couples often downsize to a smaller, more manageable home once becoming empty nesters. But will "resizing" better suit your needs? Find out here.

A new term, “resizing,” has emerged for the "empty nest" season of life. Resizing can be less demanding for couples and better suit their needs.

06/22/2024

Thinking of investing in real estate? Consider these key factors before buying rental property.

Owning rental property can bring a nice return on your investment, but be sure you weigh the pros and cons before you decide to jump in and become a landlord. Show me the money. Unlike buying a personal residence — where you might get by with putting down as little as 5 percent — a […]

06/20/2024

Did that promotion come with a relocation package? Here’s what to expect when you move across the country or around the globe for a career opportunity.

Moving for your career is exciting whether you’re moving a few hundred miles or halfway around the globe. Here’s how to prepare for a smooth transition.

06/18/2024

Your dog is part of the family, so shouldn’t he have his own door to come and go as he pleases? Here are the pros and cons of doggie doors...plus tips on DIY installation.

A dog door can be a nice convenience for your fur baby, allowing her to come and go outside as she pleases. Your dog may bark for joy, but will you?

06/18/2024

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads out there!