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Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica Benavides

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Monica Benavides Team - your professional Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Agents.

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Happy Holidays, and May 2018 Bring Peace, Joy, and...

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2017/12/20

Have a happy holiday season! Thank you so much for your support in 2017, and we look forward to helping you in the new year!We hope you had an amazing 2017! Thanks to you and your support, The Monica Benavides Team definitely did.Thank you for allowing us to help you make your real estate goals for 2017 come true. A new year brings new opportunities for all of us. Whatever your resolutions may be, we hope the new year brings you peace, joy, and laughter. We hope the new year brings you peace, joy,

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What Makes Home Inspections So Important?

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2017/10/10

As a buyer, it is important to have a good idea of a property’s condition before settling down. Hiring a home inspector can help you learn about a home’s condition, history, and maintenance requirements.Today I’m joined by a special guest, Eric Mayberry of Down Home Inspections. Eric has 16 years of experience in our area, so he’s going to go over a few reasons why home inspections are so crucial to the real estate process. Hiring a home inspector will always put buyers in a better position

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6 Tips for Successfully Staging Your Kitchen

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2017/09/21

A well-staged home can make the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing, and your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. Staging your kitchen before putting your house on the market can make the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing. The appearance of your kitchen is one factor that will rank highly among potential buyers’ priority lists. Because of this, I want to bring you six kitchen staging tips that can help you sell your home.The appearance

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Red Relief—Helping Those Impacted by Harvey and Irma

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2017/09/15

The Red Relief program by Keller Williams is dedicated to providing disaster relief to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Find out how you can help today.Keller Williams is here to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. When it comes to Keller Williams, family is everything. Our Red Relief program is dedicated to providing disaster relief to every family impacted by these storms. Hundreds of Keller Williams agents have gone to Texas to help those in Corpus Christi,

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How New Construction Homes Are Different

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2017/08/28

Purchasing a new construction home is a different process than moving into a retail home. For this reason, it’s important that you have help making the right decisions.Purchasing a new construction home is a slightly different experience than purchasing a resale property. For that reason, there are a few things you need to be aware of before doing so. First of all, don’t be afraid to bring a professional along. Most builders are willing to pay a buyer’s agent.Who you work with truly matters.By doing

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Determining Your Home Affordability

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2017/07/06

Knowing how much you are able to afford is one of the most important things to be aware of when you are searching for a home. Thankfully, professionals will be able to help you determine exactly what that means for you personally.The financial aspect of homebuying is often among some of the first things people think about when they begin their search.One of the questions my team and I often hear from clients is, “How much can I afford?"There are many factors that determine your home affordability

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Hit the Trails of Harlingen

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2017/06/08

We're lucky to have such a great running community and trail system in Harlingen.Harlingen is fortunate to have a great running community with many great running trails.Three of the most popular trails are Pendleton Park, 25th St. Trail, and McKelvey Park.I hope to see you out on the trails! Most of the community will use these trails to train for Harlingen's first full marathon, which takes place on February 25th, 2018.I hope to see you out there supporting the trails!In the meantime, give us a

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Explaining the Minimum Requirements of Getting...

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2017/05/12

To get pre-approved, you need—at a minimum—the four twos. Let me explain what I mean.Last week, our team had a free seminar for first-time homebuyers. We were there to educate buyers on the home buying process, and it was a huge success. One of the main questions of those in attendance was “What are the minimum requirements to get pre-approved?”Getting pre-approved starts with the four twos. The answer starts with the four twos. You need two check stubs, two monthly bank statements, two years of

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Can You Create Passive Income Through Real Estate?

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2017/04/28

Many people I know invest in real estate. It’s a great way to build wealth and generate passive income.Buying real estate can be a great investment. In fact, a lot of my friends, family, and clients purchase real estate to use as an investment in order to get passive income.With passive income, you are making money on a regular basis with little to no effort on your part. Rental properties generate this type of cash flow each month. If you hire a property management company to handle everything, you

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Hiring a Buyer’s Agent Costs Less Than You Think

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2017/03/28

A buyer’s agent is a smart hire. Where else would you be able to get a knowledgeable expert advisor for free?What if we told you that you could hire somebody to protect your interests when buying a home, at no cost to you. When you hire a buyer’s agent, that’s what you get, as their fee is covered by the seller.The buyer’s agent fee is covered by the seller. Our buyer’s agents specialize in working with buyers. They will provide undivided loyalty, confidentiality, and negotiation assistance. If

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You’re Invited to Our Share’em Toys Event!

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2017/03/02

I want to take a moment to invite you to our “Share’em Toys Event!”I’d like to take a moment to invite you to our “Share’em Toys Event” Saturday, March 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lopez Riggins Elementary in Los Fresnos, Texas.Our team is working together with Paola Solis to make her dream come true of making sure all the children in her community have toys.It’s a great event for a great cause! Bring your new and used toys and they will be donated to local charities. It’s a great event for a

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Have You Been to the South Texas Balloon Festival?

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2017/02/01

To visit the most wonderful attractions that the Rio Grande Valley has to offer, start with the South Texas Balloon Festival. Today I’m at the livestock show grounds here in Mercedes, Texas for the Second Annual South Texas Balloon Festival. Here at the festival, we have skydivers, helicopter rides, carnival rides, plenty of food and drinks, and a plethora of other fun family activities going on.You can visit www.southtexasballoonfestival.com to learn more about this wonderful annual event and all

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Farewell 2016..Welcome 2017

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2017/02/01

Friends,We know this time of year can get very busy, so we just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holidays!We’d like to take a minute to thank you for your continued support this year. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you. It has been our pleasure to help make your real estate dreams come true.We hope you enjoy this holiday season and make some wonderful memories with your friends and family. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.Remember, we are always here to help you in

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3 Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2017/01/25

Many people think waiting until summer to list their homes is their best bet. However, there are three great benefits to listing during the winter.Now that 2017 is underway, you might be considering when the best time is to list your home. Many people are still convinced listing during the winter is bad idea, but there are a few reasons why they’re mistaken.First, there is less inventory on the market during the colder months. The less competitive the market, the better it is for the seller, as the

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Check Out South Castle Days 2016 on South Padre Island

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2016/11/03

Selling a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Get a free home value reportBuying a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Search all homes for saleI’m joining you today from Sand Castle Days 2016 on South Padre Island. This is a great event with plenty of vendors, food, live music, and, of course, incredible sand sculptures.South Padre Island is also a great place to purchase a vacation home. There are beach homes, condos, and houses all over this area.Check out some of the amazing sand castles in the video above!

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Fix These Issues Before You List Your Home

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2016/09/23

Selling a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Get a free home value reportBuying a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Search all homes for saleAre there “title ghosts” living in your house? Are there judgments or liens on your property? To avoid surprises at the closing table, make sure you do your research on your home before you list it on the market.If you know that you need to take care of certain issues within the home, make sure you disclose that to your agent so that they can help you resolve them

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Embracing the Energy of the Olympians

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2016/08/24

The Olympics are the most-watched sporting event in the world. I’m feeling inspired by The Olympics today, so I just wanted to pass along a few thoughts to all of you. When I think of The Olympics, I think of hard work, dedication, inspiration, motivation, patriotism, and unity among countries. “Congratulations to Team USA!” The Olympians’ stories are amazing. No matter what country an athlete is from, they are successful due to their hard work, dedication and daily training. Let us embrace the

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The Success of Your Home Sale Is Up to You

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2016/08/11

Selling a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Get a free home value reportBuying a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Search all homes for saleListen up, sellers: you’re the CEO of your own home sale. Most homeowners feel it’s a Realtor’s responsibility to sell the property. However, the homeowner is the most influential person in the transaction. They decide on pricing, showing, and negotiating. Although your Realtor plays a critical role in the transaction, the real power lies with the seller. As a homeowner,

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3 Reasons Why You Should Get Pre-Approved Before Your...

Rio Grande Valley Real Estate Podcast with Monica... ·

2016/08/11

Selling a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Get a free home value reportBuying a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Search all homes for saleShould you get pre-approved before you start viewing homes?Our team works with a lot of buyers, and that’s one of the most common questions we get asked. We recommend that yes, you do get pre-approved. There are many reasons for this, but three stand out as the most important.The first reason is that we really want you to shop within your budget. A pre-approval gives you

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What to do in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

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2016/05/13

Selling a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Get a free home value reportBuying a Lower Rio Grande Valley home?Search all homes for saleEvery time I go to a convention or meeting, someone always asks, “Where is the lower Rio Grande Valley?” The Lower Rio Grande Valley is in the southern tip of Texas, right before you get to Mexico. The Lower Rio Grande separates Mexico from the United States. If you love warm weather, sunshine, palm trees, and exotic birds, this is the place for you. There are plenty of

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