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Zombie Homes & Foreclosure Nightmares in Rural Texas

October 16, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments.

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments. Vacant, deteriorating houses—often called “zombie … [Read more...]

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Insurance & Liability Nightmares: What Keeps Homeowners Up at Night.

October 11, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Protect Your Texas Home from Real-Life Frights This Halloween From slippery sidewalks to spooky decorations gone wrong, learn how to guard your property and your peace of mind with insurance and safety tips from Preferred Properties of Texas. October brings crisp air, … [Read more...]

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Real Estate Photography Pricing, Types & Hiring Tips

September 2, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Professional real estate photography makes all the difference when marketing a home. Learn about pricing, types, and expert hiring tips in our latest blog—adapted from The Close and personalized for Preferred Properties of Texas, where we’re proud to offer full-service real estate marketing across particularly in the Cross Timbers area of Texas. Contact us today at (254) 965-7775 — Preferred Properties of Texas: The Preferred Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate.

Selling Homes Starts with the Right Image Understand how professional photography can transform your listings and how PPTX helps you get it right every time. Professional real estate photography makes all the difference when marketing a home. Learn about pricing, … [Read more...]

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Mortgage Breakdown: Choosing 15-Year or 30-Year Home Loans

August 28, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Comparing Costs and Benefits What makes 15-year and 30-year mortgages different—and why it matters for your budget 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Loan Term is Right for You?Understanding the Pros and Cons of Each Mortgage Option When buying a home, one of the most … [Read more...]

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How to Leverage Color Science in Real Estate

August 26, 2023 by chorton Leave a Comment

This article from Preferred Properties of Texas explains how color science influences up to 90% of homebuying decisions, offering professional staging and marketing advice to help sellers maximize value. With over 30 years of service, Preferred Properties of Texas is the preferred way to buy and sell real estate. Call 254-965-7775.

Color can influence the human brain in a number of ways. Pay closer attention to the colors in your marketing and listings. Here’s a refreshed and lengthened version of the blog, written with a real estate agent’s perspective and professional advice. It incorporates … [Read more...]

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What Happens After A Pre-Approval And Can You Still Be Denied?

March 2, 2023 by chorton Leave a Comment

Informative real estate blog explaining mortgage pre-approval, underwriting, and reasons a home loan might be denied, offering guidance for Texas homebuyers from Preferred Properties of Texas.

Can a Mortgage Be Denied After Pre-Approval?   Understanding the Pre-Approval Process and How to Avoid Surprises When Buying a Home Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Before you start house-hunting, getting pre-approved for … [Read more...]

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