Generational wealth is a way to create wealth for your family that is passed down through generations. It provides freedom of choice to live the life you want and not worry about debt. Building generational wealth is easier than you may think. All you have to do is spend less than you earn and save and invest as much as possible. Let’s look at a few ways to invest and build generational wealth...
If you’re thinking about buying a home, one of the first things you will need to do is get pre-approved by a lender. This helps determine how much you can afford and which mortgage loan will work best. A few different factors help influence which mortgage you qualify for, including your estimated down payment, credit score, and monthly mortgage payment. Let’s look at three of the main types...
Located in Texas Hill Country, Mountain Springs Ranch is a close-knit neighborhood in Canyon Lake with beautiful scenic views. Residents can enjoy everything Canyon Lake has to offer, with convenient access to Highway 281 and Highway 46 for a 20-25 minute drive to bigger cities like San Antonio and New Braunfels. Mountain Springs Ranch is surrounded by an 85-acre nature preserve with a fishing pond, a...
As a first-time homebuyer looking to purchase a home, you probably don't know what to expect. The home-buying process can be long and stressful, but we want to help make it as easy as possible. Take a look at these six common home-buying mistakes and try to avoid them if you can throughout the process. 1. Not Starting The Loan Approval Process Early One of the first things you should do...
If you have listed a home before, you’ve probably heard your real estate agent talk about open houses. An open house is a scheduled period of time, usually a few hours, when a home is available for viewing by potential buyers. But how do you know if you should have an open house? Some real estate agents love them, and others are indifferent about them. Let’s talk about some advantages and...
Oak Hills is a beautiful historic San Antonio neighborhood located in Bexar County. It’s situated between Fredericksburg Rd, Northwest Loop 410, Babcock Rd, and Oak Hills Country Club. Walking through the area, you will notice an abundance of beautiful oak trees, hence the name Oak Hills. Most of the Oak Hills neighborhood used to be part of a ranch belonging to the Frost banking family, a...
Christmas Lights Safety Holiday lights make the holiday season merry and bright, but before you grab your ladder and boxes of lights, review this list of safety tips : Inspect lights before hanging Return or throw away any holiday lighting sets with cracked or broken sockets, loose connections, or frayed or bare wires. Replace burned-out bulbs promptly with bulbs of the same wattage. Hanging...
Hollywood Park is one of San Antonio's most sought-after neighborhoods, and it's located in Bexar County, about 14 miles north of downtown San Antonio. It is bordered by Loop 1604 on the north and US 281 on the east, and it has been classified as one of the best places to live in Texas by Niche. According to Niche, Hollywood Park is also highly rated in these areas: #3 of 702 Best...
Are you thinking of selling your Central Texas home? As our market continues to normalize, it will become increasingly important to prepare your home for market so that your home stands out from the competition. Let's take a look at how you might stage your home like a professional stager: Ensure inviting curb appeal. Think exterior paint, accents (like shutters and your front door), lawn and...
Do you or someone you know need assistance with downsizing, resizing, or rightsizing? At The Curtis Team, we offer comprehensive resources to help the ones you love with life...