Tara Lewis's (taraklewis) Blog

If you don't already know what assumptions are, take some time to read up on them.  Now, why would I be talking about assumptions right now when rates are still lower than they've been for years?  Because... in 3-5 years the interest rates may be higher - and your client may be asking what they c...

I've got to say, even though I have two small kids at home and Christmas officially threw up in my house last week (got all the decorations up!), I am really more excited about 2011 than Christmas.  I KNOW - it sounds horrible.  But listen folks, this was my first year in Real Estate!  And while ...

138.36 acre developed into 34 tracts between 2-18 acres currently priced between $24K - $75K per tract. The roads are paved and the lots serviced by a central water system, with electric already available as well. Restrictions allow site built homes, 1600 sf or larger. This beautiful subdivision ...

Property is in downtown Hondo, TX.  Retail building facing US Hwy 90 with many local businesses located on the same street. 3 Tenants. One space for lease.  25 miles west of San Antonio, Texas. Building visible from US Hwy 90. Hwy 90 is a major highway from San Antonio to West Texas. Price: $116,...

Recently I was taking GRI-Finance and the instructor was telling us that, as Realtors, "we're all on the same side".  Her point was to emphasize that we should stick together... don't talk negatively about your fellow Realtor! I have to admit, I've been tempted a few times... there are things tha...

OK, so we all know that I'm fairly new to the Real Estate industry.  I'm approaching my 1 year mark and, I'll admit it, I don't have all the answers.  But what a great forum to get some of those answers! FABULOUS LISTING:  Well... it WOULD be fabulous if it just had flooring!  That's right:  NO f...

So I read this article on cnn.com yesterday:  "House hunters are too scared to buy despite low prices" The article gave many of the reasons that we hear each and every day.  Buyer's are scared.  Scared of not being able to make payments... scared of not being able to sell their current home... sc...

As we are nearing the end of 2010, I also find myself at the end of my first year as a Realtor.  So I've been looking back and asking the question:  What have I learned in my first year of Real Estate? Well.... I've learned to surround myself with seasoned agents because there is MUCH I can learn...