Barbie Tucker's Blog Posts

In South Texas we do not have a long checklist to take care of when winterizing our homes, but there are a few things that you might want to take the time to check.If you are lucky enough to have a

What an awesome year 2017 has been! Consumer confidence is at an all time high causing the stock market to hit record levels. This is good for everyone.  This year's Christmas tree is

Once the president declared Galveston County a disaster area, Galveston County qualifies for a special FHA loan only granted to areas that have been hit by natural disasters. This program is great

After Hurricane Ike, the Mall of the Mainland never really came back to life. Dillard's had too much damage to open their doors so FEMA leased the space. Then Macy's closed and the mall just sat

When you think of Texas City, most think of a small industrial town. But did you know that from 2000 to 2014 Texas City's population grew 12.3% according to City-data.com? This sleepy little

Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation,SETH,was formed in October 1981 to help moderate income buyers with their down payment to purchase a home. SETH will give qualified buyers up to 6% for

1107 Estate Drive has all the charm of the world left behind by an effort to mass produce homes for profit. This builder's personal custom built home shows pride at every turn from the custom

Fairway Mortgage has come up with this awesome app that will help you calculate the down payment and house note on any home. This app will also help educate first time buyers on the loan process,

The 1st of the year means taxes for everyone. Some look forward to the huge tax return that they will receive to use for a trip, a new car, savings, paying off bills, but in my case I hope you use

After many years of planning and developing Friendswood has it's very own lake, Lake Friendswood. The lake came to pass from a sandpit that was used in the 80's to develop the communities in the.

Today the most important real estate transaction for the last 4 years took place in Washington DC. At  a little before noon today Obama left the White House to move into a rented home in

Home sales surged this past year in November. Property sales were up 21% from November 2015. In December of 2016, in League City alone, 123 homes were sold with sales prices ranging from $97

The new year is just weeks away again. It comes faster and faster every year. But this year could be different for you. This could be the year that you start taking control over your tax refund.

There is a new Realtor born every day in the Houston area. So with thousands of Realtors in Houston how do you know which ones are naughty and which ones are nice? You can always look at how

We all agree that staying away from sweets, starches, and salt is always good for our health, but there is a time for even the strong will person needs to splurge. My grandmother would makes these

Voting has been a custom in America for 240 plus years. It took us a while but, we finally got this voting system and rights figured out. Every American citizen is able to cast one (1) vote. 

This lovely 3 bedroom home features:Updated PVC Plumbing1 Year Home Warranty through Landmark Home WarrantyNew flooringFresh PaintCustom Built CabinetsComes with Washer, dryer, fridge and

Creating a BudgetHaving a budget that you adhere to each month is the quickest and best solution for saving money, paying down debt and investing in your future. However, if you are like

Fall is my favorite time of the year. In South Texas we hit the 80's in as early as late March some years, so when November rolls in with a nice 78 or 75, I am ready. I love how pretty the trees are

I have noticed in my years of selling homes to a variety of people, buyers tend to notice cosmetic flaws, but overlook the major structural flaws. This is understandable because it is the first

Irish legend tells of a man named Jack that tricked the devil out of taking him to hell.  upon Jack's death St. Peter would not allow Jack into heaven because he had too much sin in his life

Scared of selling your home to a buyer getting an FHA Loan? No need to be. You may have to do some minor repairs to get your home into FHA code approval, but it should not be something that limits

As a Realtor I am surprised at how many customers, even ones that have purchased a home before, do not realize or know the steps that are involved in purchasing a home. This will be a quick review

Galveston Daily News this past week had an article covering a tax incentive program offered through the Development Services Department of the Planning and Development Division. This

Scheduled to open Fall of 2017, Adventure Pointe, a 25 acre amusement park to the south side of Tanger Outlet on I 45 south, promises to be more than just an average amusement park. With it's

Besides your 401K plan, your home most likely is your largest investment. Why would you trust selling your largest investment with a Realtor that does not know your market area? I am from Texas.

Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation, SETH,  was formed in October 1981 to help moderate income buyers with their down payment to purchase a home. SETH will give qualified buyers up

FEMA has created a map of the United States that determines the probability that the property will flood. This map was created as a guideline for federally backed mortgages. Flood insurance rates

Any good real estate professional will always allow at least a 10 day option period so that their buyer can have the home inspected by a licensed home inspector. You would not buy a car without test

Your Real Estate appraisal is one of the most important part of the whole transaction.  Many feel that after the contract is signed and the option period  has expired they can sit back and

Freedom is a word that we American's take for granted. All of us born in America have known nothing but freedom. Most of us have never had to go to bed hungry or without a bed to sleep in. Even the

This 3,088 square foot 4 bedroom home has 3 beautiful bathrooms and a 4 car garage all in the heart of League City.Make your own personal and private get away by designing a sitting room in this

Tired of watching everyone else on TV make money by flipping homes. Call me at 409-539-8234 to learn how you can update your next home.Go from thisTo thisJust a little elbow grease and a good

Staging your home facts according to stagedhomes.comNon staged homes takes an average of 90 days on the market to sell; staged homes average is 11 daysStaged homes sell for 17% more than non-staged

Have you recently been through a tough patch? Maybe a divorce or medical bills or even student loans have ruined your credit. Have you been throwing your money away on rent that usually cost

Choosing the right title company is just as important as choosing the right mortgage company.  The title company is what holds the whole real estate transaction together. The right title

Donald Trump is no stranger to the headlines for the last year or so. You may not like Trump's harsh tones, but one thing cannot be overlooked; he is a prosperous Real Estate investor. Yes, he did

According to the HAR website this morning, 12 homes in the Galveston County area went from Active for Sale to Pending Sale yesterday alone! If you average a 8 hour work day, that is more than one

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The term March Madness is used for this time of year when the NCAA college basketball tournament takes place. This will bring almost as many people as the Super Bowl to Las Vegas as dreams of

Barbie Tucker will host a Public Open House at 12832 E Madrid in Spanish Grant on Galveston Island from 1 PM to 4 PM on Saturday March 12th. If you have ever been interested in living on the Island,

Why is it so important to listen to your Realtor when choosing a mortgage company?  For the same reason you would listen to your doctor when it come time to choose a hospital. We are the

The general consensuses is that Realtors get paid a  ton of money for filling out a contract that most anyone can fill out. Boy, I wish it was that easy!To give you an idea of how a

What a big leap to make from renting to owning!  There are so many reason why renting is a good idea, but on the flip side owning a home has it's advantages too. How do you know when to

Veterans, next to preacher, in my opinion, are the most important people! I would not have the freedoms, liberties, education and government that I enjoy today if it was not for the

Every seller wants top dollar for their home. Trust me, your Realtor also wants top dollar for your home! But overpricing your home can be detrimental to your sell. First and foremost, you want

Whether you are selling or buying a home, SOLD is the most important word in any transaction. Currently, Texas City proper is a hot spot for resale homes. There is only 19 homes for sale

From January 1st to December 31st 2015 276 homes sold and closed in Texas City. These home ranged in price from $10,000 to $583,000. Texas City is still a city people want to live in. The

Are you tired of throwing away your money on an apartment or house that will never be yours? Do you think you could never save enough for a down payments? Well, this blog is for you. Here are

Turbo Tax online states that if you have been claiming the standard deduction up until now, the extra write-offs from owning a home almost certainly will make you an itemizer. Suddenly, the state

Many people think that when they decide to purchase a new construction home that the builder's sales agent is all that is needed. Most of the builder's sales agents will discourage the buyer from