At Hughes & Company Real Estate, we work with families at every stage of life—from first-time buyers to seasoned homeowners ready to downsize. One question I’m getting more often these days from local parents is, “How can I help my child buy a home?” With rising home Continue Reading
Texas Homestead Exemption: Verification Requirements and Upcoming Changes
Back in 2023, Texas enacted a law mandating that county appraisal districts verify homeowners' eligibility for homestead exemptions at least once every five years. This measure aims to ensure that only qualified homeowners benefit from the associated tax reductions. Continue Reading
The Importance Of Homeowner’s Insurance And Tips On How To Pick A Policy That Fits Your Needs
Whether you’re a current homeowner or plan to be one in the future, protecting your most significant investment–a home–should be a top priority. At Hughes and Company Real Estate, we emphasize the importance of homeowner's insurance throughout Central Texas because it acts Continue Reading
How To Sell Your Home In 2024
Were you among many sellers sidelined by an unpredictable real estate market in 2023, unsure of how to sell your home? The 2023 market had several surprises in store for buyers and sellers, and while that may have made you weary of jumping into the game, 2024 holds a new Continue Reading
The Rules Of Color For A Harmoniously Decorated Home
Have you fallen victim to a beige home? It’s understandable! Embracing color in your space in an elegant and cohesive way can feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, certain rules of color can make the interior design process infinitely easier. With a little bit Continue Reading
Must-Have Home Features For Buyers In 2023
If you’re considering listing your home, you probably want to know what features buyers are looking for when they’re searching for homes. Different buyers may have different wants and needs based on their lifestyles, but a majority of the popular features remain the Continue Reading
4 Benefits Of A Finished Basement For Resale Value
Basements, in general, are huge selling points for homes. Unfinished basements are great for storage and a place to keep your HVACs, water heaters, and major mechanicals. On the flip side, finished basements add additional living space and are a hot-ticket item buyers look Continue Reading
5 Steps to Buying A New Construction Home in Liberty Hill
Liberty Hill is growing, which means the area is gaining a lot of new construction homes! You get the dream home you deserve with the exact features you want with a new build home. Plus, builders will incorporate the latest technology like smart technology and Continue Reading
How To Buy A Home This Spring in Central Texas
Spring is the regular home-buying season due to warmer weather and families wanting to move before the next school year, but this year is incredibly chaotic. Last year was an anomaly as the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders began. But this spring is drastically different as Continue Reading
What Do Rising Mortgage Rates Mean For You?
Mortgage rates are rising, which impacts how much people can afford. Rates have been increasing since January when they hit their all-time low of 2.65%. But, slowly and surely, rates have been rising for seven consecutive weeks now. Money’s mortgage rates, which Continue Reading
