Real Estate News & Tips for Central Texas

What Does an Executor Do in Texas? A Plain-English Checklist

Being named executor in a loved one's will is an honor, and it can also feel overwhelming. You're suddenly responsible for someone else's affairs, often while you're grieving. Here's a plain-English look at what a Texas executor typically does, from the first week to the final distribution. First, g

Helping a Parent Sell Their Home After a Move to Assisted Living

Moving a parent into assisted living or memory care is a big, emotional change. Very often, the family home needs to be sold to help pay for care, or simply because no one will be living there. Unlike an inherited home, this sale usually doesn't involve probate. It does have its own questions, and g

Taxes and Costs When You Sell an Inherited Home in Texas

One of the biggest worries families bring to us is taxes. "Will we owe a fortune if we sell Mom's house?" The good news is that for many families in Texas, the tax picture is better than they feared. Here's what to know, and what to ask your CPA. Texas has no inheritance tax or state income tax Texa

Inherited a House With Your Siblings in Texas? How to Decide Together

When parents leave a house to more than one child, everyone suddenly owns a piece of the same home. One sibling may want to sell right away. Another may want to move in, and a third may live out of state and just want it handled. That's normal, and it doesn't have to tear the family apart. Here's ho