October 2016 | Houston/Galveston Real Estate

Real Estate Word of the Day: Preapproved Loan

Preapproved Loan: A pending loan in which all of the underlying documents are in file and there is a strong probability that there are no credit or income issues that…

Written by Heath Murry

October 31, 2016

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Dryer Yearly Maintenance

Routine Clean the lint filter after every dryer load. Replace the door seal if it’s loose, worn, damaged or hardened. If you don’t, the warm dryer air will escape, forcing…

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October 28, 2016

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Dishwasher Yearly Maintenance

Routine Run the hot water in the sink near the dishwasher before starting it, so even during the first cycle the water is at or near the design temperature or…

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October 27, 2016

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Washing Machine Yearly Maintenance

Routine Fabric softeners are waxy and can gum up in the washer if introduced undiluted with water before dispensing. So mix them with water before use. If there’s a fabric…

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October 25, 2016

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Real Estate Word of the Day: Escrow

Escrow: The process by which money and/or documents are held by a disinterested third person (a stakeholder) until satisfaction of the terms and conditions of the escrow instructions (as prepared…

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October 24, 2016

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Refrigerator Yearly Maintenance

Routine Keep the top of the refrigerator clear and make sure there is at least a 1/2 in. clearance on sides. Make sure the refrigerator is level or tilted back…

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October 24, 2016

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Water Heater Yearly Maintenance

Two Times a Year Drain and flush sediment, which reduces efficiency and causes rumbling, from the tank. (Do this monthly if the level of sediment in your water is high.)…

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October 21, 2016

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Halloween Tips & Tricks

Younger children should always walk with an adult. Older children should always walk in a group. Use flashlight glowsticks or reflective tape to make it easier to be seen at…

Written by Heath Murry

October 17, 2016

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Real Estate Word of the Day: Lien

Lien: A charge or claim that one person (lienor) has on the property of another (lienee) as security for a debt or obligation. A lien always arises from a debt…

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October 11, 2016

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Real Estate Word of the Day: Appraisal

Appraisal: The process of developing and communicating an opinion about a property’s value. An appraisal is usually required when real property is sold, financed, condemned, taxed, insured or partitioned. Note that…

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October 4, 2016

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Monthly Archives: October 2016

Real Estate Word of the Day: Preapproved Loan

Dryer Yearly Maintenance

Dishwasher Yearly Maintenance

Washing Machine Yearly Maintenance

Real Estate Word of the Day: Escrow

Refrigerator Yearly Maintenance

Water Heater Yearly Maintenance

Halloween Tips & Tricks

Real Estate Word of the Day: Lien

Real Estate Word of the Day: Appraisal

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