Real Estate More Than Just a Door Opener: Why a Trusted Local Realtor Makes All the Difference More Than Just a Door Opener: Why a Trusted Local Realtor Makes All the Difference When people think about a REALTOR®, they often picture someone unlocking a front door and showing a house. While opening doors is certainly part of the job, the truth is that a great Realtor does so much more. As a […]
Real Estate Why should I hire a Realtor to help me sell a home? Why Should I Hire a Realtor to Help Sell My Home? The Complete Guide for Homeowners in Lufkin, Huntington, and all over Deep East Texas By Twila Bertrand, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty   If you’ve been asking yourself, “Do I really need a Realtor to sell my home?”,  you’re not alone. Homeowners sometime […]
Real Estate Looking for the best local REALTOR® in Huntington, Tx? Looking for the best local REALTOR® in Huntington, Tx? Perhaps you are looking in Lufkin and anywhere else in Angelina or Nacogdoches County? Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your current home, relocating, or searching for new construction, I’m here to help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. As a born-and-raised Huntington […]
Real Estate What is the Buyer’s Representation Agreement? What is the Buyer’s Representation Agreement? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and my goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Congratulations!  Taking the exciting step of purchasing a home can be full of tons of emotions!  One of the first things we’ll […]
Real Estate Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold Wednesday July 8th, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Buying Tips . Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve […]
Real Estate Celebrate Independence at the City of Huntington 4th of July Celebration! Celebrate Independence at the City of Huntington 4th of July Celebration! If you’re looking for one of the best 4th of July events in East Texas, make plans now to join us at Centennial Park in Huntington, Texas for an unforgettable evening of faith, family, freedom, food, music, and fireworks! As a proud sponsor and […]
Real Estate That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Monday June 22nd, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Affordability,Buying Tips . Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.  That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot […]
Real Estate Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer Thursday June 11th, 2026 . For Buyers,For Sellers,Home Prices,Inventory,Buying Tips,Selling Tips . A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”  Continue reading to learn two big reasons to move this Summer. […]
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Real Estate A Little About Me – Twila Bertrand, Realtor, CENTURY 21 Cota Realty 🏡❤️A Little About Me – Twila Bertrand, Realtor, CENTURY 21 Cota Realty  ❤️🏡 For those of you who may be new to Huntington or to this group, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Twila Bertrand, and I am proud to say that I was born and raised right here […]
Real Estate Could Moving a Bit Further Out of Town Change Your Budget? Could Moving a Bit Further Out of Town Change Your Budget? Monday June 8th, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Agent Value,Affordability,Buying Tips . If you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Could moving a bit further […]
Real Estate Angelina County Real Estate Market Update – April 2026 Angelina County Real Estate Market Update – April 2026 If you’ve been wondering whether now is a good time to buy or sell a home in Angelina County, the latest market data shows that our local real estate market remains active and healthy despite what you may be hearing in national headlines.  Check out the […]
Real Estate Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers Monday June 1st, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,New Construction,Affordability,Buying Tips . Article from Keeping Current Matters . You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than […]
Real Estate Are Home Prices Going To Fall? Are Home Prices Going To Fall? Monday May 18th, 2026 . For Buyers,Home Prices,First-Time Buyers,Rent vs. Buy,Equity . Article from Keeping Current Matters . It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”  Are Home Prices Going to Fall? With everything in the […]
Real Estate Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Monday May 11th, 2026 . For Sellers,Agent Value,Selling Tips . Article from Keeping Current Matters . Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? […]
Real Estate The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market . Wednesday May 6th, 2026 . For Sellers,Agent Value,Selling Tips. . Article from Keeping Current Matters . When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little […]
Real Estate Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age Wednesday April 29th, 2026 . For Sellers,Senior Market,Agent Value,Downsize,Selling Tips . Article from Keeping Current Matters . At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: Stay or Sell? How to make the right call as […]
Real Estate More Options Are Popping Up This Spring More Options Are Popping Up This Spring Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 . For Buyers,Inventory . Article from Keeping Current Matters . Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Did you know More Options Are Popping Up This Spring? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit […]
Real Estate Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About Thursday April 16th, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Rent vs. Buy,Equity . Article from Keeping Current Matters . You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices […]
Real Estate Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind. Monday April 13th, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Mortgage Rates,Affordability . Article from Keeping Current Matters With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But […]
Real Estate When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead Thursday April 9th, 2026 . For Buyers,Senior Market,Affordability,Buying Tips . Article from Keeping Current Matters . When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t […]