Depreciating vs Appreciating Assets

NIL Earnings: Athletes Can Turn Short-Term Riches Into Lifetime Wealth

REALTOR®️ | Affinity Real Estate In today’s evolving landscape of collegiate sports, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has opened the doors for athletes to earn money while still competing at the amateur level. This is an exciting time, full of possibilities — but also full of financial choices that can make or break your future. As a former athlete myself and now a licensed Realtor in both...

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House Care Calendar

A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small problems can lead to extensive and expensive repairs. And even...

5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home

In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and lifestyle. In fact, the advantages of downsizing are being increasingly recognized. A “tiny house movement”...

5 Things to know about BCS, going into 2023

5 Things to know about BCS, going into 2023

We were honored to attend the 2023 Economic Outlook Conference, presented by the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce. Expert speakers from across our community and beyond shared insights on the state of the economy in 2022 and what we can expect in 2023. We are grateful to live in a community that values both tradition and entrepreneurial growth—one that elevates leaders who are passionate...

Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right?  For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would feel stifling. For empty nesters, a large home with several unused bedrooms can become impractical...

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears of an insightful real estate professional on your side can help you boost your home’s...

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