Amber Romitelli's Blog Posts

Private Mortgage Insurance: What It Is and How Home Equity Can Affect ItIf you bought your home with a conventional mortgage and put less than 20% down, you may still be paying private mortgage

Planning for Fall 2027 Aggie Housing? It’s Earlier Than You ThinkIf your student is planning to attend Texas A&M in Fall 2027, housing may feel like something you can deal with next spring

The Rooms Buyers Fall in Love With FirstYou can walk through ten houses in one afternoon and remember each one for a completely different reason.One might have the kitchen. Another has a primary

Seller Concessions Explained: Why a Price Reduction Isn’t Always the Best DealWhen buyers and sellers negotiate a home purchase, price tends to get most of the attention. But sometimes the

The Story Behind Labor Day: From Workers’ Marches to Backyard CookoutsFor most of us, Labor Day means a three-day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, college football, backyard cookouts and

September in Texas: Pumpkin Spice, 95 Degrees & a Head Start on the HolidaysSeptember has arrived, which means we have officially entered the “ber” months.September. October..

Townhome vs. Condo: What’s the Difference for Home Buyers?Townhome or condo?If you’re looking at attached homes in Bryan-College Station, you’ll probably see both terms. And from

Terafab, Housing Demand, and Bryan-College Station Real EstateThe SpaceX Terafab project in Grimes County has moved from “possible” to much more real.In early August, Governor Greg

Is There a Better Way to Tax Texas Homeowners? Comparing Property Tax AlternativesIn my last article, I looked at the argument that homeowners are being taxed on “unrealized gains.” That

Is It Fair to Tax a Home Based on Today’s Value? How Texas Property Taxes WorkA Facebook post from an upset Texas homeowner caught my attention recently. The argument was simple: if I bought

Why a Bonus Room Can Be One of the Most Useful Spaces in a HomeA bonus room usually isn’t the first thing people put on a home wish list. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen space and storage tend to

Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What’s the Difference When Buying a Home?Buying a home comes with a lot of new terminology, and two steps that buyers often confuse are the home inspection and

I recently had a conversation with my in-laws about property taxes and discovered something I honestly assumed had already been taken care of. They turned 65 last year but had never applied for the

Explore Navasota, Texas: Where to Eat, Shop, and Spend the Day Near Bryan-College StationSometimes a great day trip doesn’t require much of a drive at all. Just south of Bryan-College Station,

Four Freshmen, Four Moms, and One First College RentalThis week, four incoming college freshmen moved into their first rental here in Bryan-College Station.For the girls, it was the beginning of a

What Are Closing Costs? A Texas Buyer's Guide to Common Closing Costs ExplainedWhen you're buying a home, you've probably heard you'll need to pay closing costs. But what exactly are they?Many first

Your Home Is Under Contract... Now What? A Seller's Guide to ClosingAfter days or weeks of showings, you finally get the call you've been waiting for."We have an executed contract."Relief.Excitement

More Than a House: Why Great Neighbors Can Become Great FriendsWhen people search for a home, they usually focus on the obvious things: the number of bedrooms, the kitchen, the backyard, or the

More Listings, More Choices: Understanding Today's Brazos County Housing MarketIf you've been following the real estate market over the last few years, you've probably heard people ask:"Is it

Should You Buy a Rental Property Before Your Student Starts College? A Strategy for Future Aggie and Blinn FamiliesMany families don't start thinking about college housing until their student

What Stays With the House When You Buy It? A Texas Buyer's GuideBuying a home is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of questions. One of the most common we hear is, "Does that stay with the

What Happens Between "Under Contract" and Closing? A Step-by-Step Guide for Texas HomebuyersBuying a home doesn't stop when your offer is accepted. In many ways, that's when the real work begins.One

11 Things Buyers Often Notice Too Late When Touring a HomeBuying a home is exciting. It's easy to picture where your furniture will go, imagine hosting family gatherings, or fall in love with a

What You Don't See Behind Every Successful Real Estate TransactionWhen you see a "Just Sold," "Under Contract," or "Leased" post on social media, it can look like the process was simple.A home was

What Does a Nearly Completed New Construction Home Look Like in Bryan, Texas?**Update! This home is now complete and ready for its first owner!**If you're considering a new construction home but don

Why Communication Matters More Than You Think in a Real Estate TransactionWhen most people think about buying, selling, or leasing a home, they picture finding the right property, negotiating a,

How Could the SpaceX Terafab Project Affect Grimes County and Bryan-College Station Real Estate?The proposed SpaceX Terafab facility in Grimes County could become a major growth driver for the

What Is in the SpaceX Agreement With Grimes County?SpaceX has signed an economic development agreement with Grimes County for the proposed Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility near Gibbons

To HOA or Not HOA? What Homebuyers in Bryan-College Station Should ConsiderWhen searching for a home in Bryan-College Station, one question often comes up early in the process: "Do I want to live in

The Barracks in College Station: What Aggie Families and Investors Should KnowIf you've researched housing options near Texas A&M University, chances are you've come across The Barracks. Located

Finding the Right Housing Solution for an Aggie StudentAt NextHome Realty Solutions BCS, we recently helped a family from Dallas who was looking for housing for their daughter while she attended

The Biggest Question Move-Up Buyers Ask: Should I Buy First or Sell First?If you've been thinking about moving, you've probably asked yourself a simple question that doesn't always have a simple

Inherited a House in Texas? What to Consider Before You Move In, Rent It Out, or SellLosing a loved one is difficult enough. When real estate is involved, families often find themselves making major

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale: 9 Steps That Can Help You Attract More BuyersPreparing your home for sale is about more than cleaning up before showings. The way a home looks, feels, and

What the Latest Brazos County Housing Data Means for Buyers and SellersIf you've been following the Bryan-College Station real estate market, you've probably heard a lot of mixed messages lately

Exploring College Station, Texas: Local Favorites to Know Before You MoveIf you’re spending time in College Station, you’ll quickly realize there’s more here than football weekends

What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could Mean for Housing Affordability in Bryan-College StationHousing affordability isn’t just a national headline anymore. It’s becoming a real

Florida’s Property Tax Vote: What Homeowners Should Know About the Pros, Cons, and Possible Ripple EffectsFlorida’s recent property tax debate has caught a lot of attention, especially

What Happens When You Click “Request a Tour” on a real estate website?Have you ever found a home online, clicked "Request a Tour," and assumed you were contacting the listing agent?You

National Homeownership Month: What Homeownership Looks Like in Bryan-College Station Right NowJune is National Homeownership Month, which makes it a great time to talk about what owning a home

Using a Realtor for a Rental Home in Bryan, TexasA young family in Bryan was ready for more space than their current two-bedroom apartment. They found a rental home listed by an agent at NextHome

Brazos County Housing Market Update: More Inventory, Faster DecisionsBrazos County buyers have more options than they did a year ago, but that doesn’t mean every home is sitting around waiting

Family Milestones and Real Estate: When Is It Time to Rethink Your Home?The end of a school year always brings a mix of emotions, but this one feels especially big in our house. My daughter is

A Memorial Day Weekend Look at Recreational Land for Sale Near Marquez, TexasMemorial Day weekend often gives people a chance to slow down, get outside, and spend time with the people who matter.

The Mistake Buyers Make When They Wait for the Perfect Interest RateA lot of buyers in Bryan-College Station are asking the same question: “Should we wait until interest rates come down?&rdquo

Buying vs. Renting in Bryan-College Station: A Smart Housing Question for College FamiliesCollege housing in Bryan-College Station can add up quickly. For many parents, the default option is to rent

Finding a Rental Faster After Hitting Dead Ends Searching AloneAt NextHome Realty Solutions BCS, we recently worked with someone who needed to find a place to live quickly after struggling to make

Why Bryan-College Station Homebuyers Should Choose the Neighborhood Before the HouseMost buyers start their home search by scrolling listings and looking for the “perfect” house. Bigger

Exploring Bryan, Texas: Local Favorites to Know Before You MoveBryan, Texas has a lot more personality than people sometimes expect. If you’re visiting Aggieland, relocating to Bryan-College

Lease Showings: The Part No One Warns You AboutIn real estate, lease showings rarely go exactly as planned. At NextHome Realty Solutions BCS, its no different. This week was a perfect example of how

NextHome Joins eXp: What It Means for Buyers and SellersYou might have heard that NextHome has been acquired by eXp World Holdings. The big question is simple. What does this mean for you?The short

Rent vs Buy: When Rising Rent Costs Start Holding You Back FinanciallyMillions of Americans are spending a large portion of their income on rent, and for many, it's more than they expected when they

Down Payment Assistance: What Gen Z and Millennial Buyers Need to KnowThe housing market has shifted quite a bit, and a lot of the Gen Z and Millennial buyers I talk to are feeling it. Right,

Bryan–College Station Real Estate Market Update: A Smart Time to Move Up?If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and upgrading in Bryan–College Station, the market has