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The TREC Short Sale Addendum, Field by Field

Short sales are among the most complex transactions an agent navigates — and the TREC Short Sale Addendum (Form 45-2) is the document that makes them work. Here’s what every field means, what every paragraph does, and why the details matter.

Lender Required Repairs: Why These Are Different

Lender Required Repairs in Texas: Why These Are Different | Adam Timothy Group Buyers & Sellers • Texas Real Estate Lender Required Repairs: Why These Are Different October 2025 • Adam Timothy Group You’re under contract. The option period has come and gone. Inspection negotiations are behind you. And then word comes back from the […]

What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing

What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing | Adam Timothy Group Buyer Resources • Home Safety What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing June 2025 • Updated February 2026 • Adam Timothy Group Here’s something that doesn’t come up enough in real estate conversations: the hidden hazards […]

Complete Guide to Healthcare in Greater Austin

Access to excellent medical care is rarely a limiting factor when choosing a community. With multiple nationally-ranked hospital systems strategically positioned throughout the five-county metro, most areas offer strong healthcare options within minutes. That said, understanding the landscape helps—so here’s your complete guide.

Before You Buy: The 5 Major Home Systems Every Buyer Should Inspect First​

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Before buying a home, it’s easy to fall in love with aesthetic details—the fresh paint, modern fixtures, or perfectly staged living room—but those things can be changed or upgraded at any time. What truly matters are the critical systems that determine the home’s safety, longevity, and financial soundness. We often tell our clients that you can fix the paint, reseal caulking, replace appliances, or swap out cabinet hardware, but the Big Five—foundation, roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing—are different. These systems are the backbone of the home, and if they are compromised, the repair costs can be substantial. Before making an investment of this size, it’s essential to understand their condition, potential risks, and remaining lifespan to avoid costly surprises down the road.​

Why You Should Still Get an Inspection on a New Build — Even with a Builder Warranty

New doesn’t mean flawless—and a warranty won’t always save you. Here’s the hard truth: new construction homes are not immune to mistakes. In fact, many have defects that go unnoticed until well after closing. These aren’t minor cosmetic blemishes—they’re foundational, mechanical, and structural issues that can cost you dearly down the road.

Easements in Texas: What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Buying

If you’ve ever looked at a home survey and seen labels like “utility easement” or “sewer easement,” you may have wondered: what do these actually mean—and why should I care? In Texas, easements give the city or utility providers the legal right to access parts of your property for specific uses, even though you still own the land.

Understanding where easements are and what they permit is essential—because while they might not impact your daily life today, they can suddenly matter a lot when you’re planning to build, landscape, or even just replace a fence.

Avoid These Mistakes: How Choosing the Right Lender Impacts Your Austin Home Purchase​

Buying a home in Austin is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, and it’s never just about finding the right house. From the first showing to the final signature, every step of the process has to line up, and the lender you choose plays a central role in whether that happens smoothly. Because we stay with our clients from start to finish, we see firsthand where deals go right — and where they get off track.