Real Estate Angelina County Buyer’s Market: Opportunities for Homebuyers and Texas Teachers Angelina County Buyer’s Market: Opportunities for Homebuyers and Texas Teachers By Twila Bertrand, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Updated October 27, 2026 Buying a home in Angelina County? A slower market can create opportunities to negotiate the price, ask for help with closing costs, and compare homes more carefully. Eligible teachers and other community […]
Real Estate Why Isn’t My Home Selling in Angelina County? Why Isn’t My Home Selling in Angelina County? Pricing, Showings, and Buyer Demand Explained By Twila Bertrand, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty October 16, 2026 | Lufkin, Huntington, and Angelina County, Texas If your home isn’t selling in Angelina County, the first things to review are its price compared with similar homes, buyer activity […]
Real Estate Current Mortgage Rates and Trends: What East Texas Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Current Mortgage Rates and Trends: What East Texas Buyers and Sellers Need to Know By Twila Bertrand, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Updated October 6, 2026 | Rate data: October 1, 2026 If you have been thinking about buying or selling a home in Lufkin, Huntington, Nacogdoches, or the surrounding East Texas area, you […]
Real Estate Assumable Loans in East Texas: Buyer & Seller Guide | Twila Bertrand Assumable Loans in East Texas: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know By Twila Bertrand, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 Cota Realty | Lufkin, Texas If you are buying or selling a home in Lufkin, Huntington, Nacogdoches, or another East Texas community, you may have heard the term assumable mortgage. It can be a real advantage […]
Real Estate REALTOR® Safety Month: Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers in East Texas REALTOR® Safety Month: Why Safety Protocols Protect Agents, Buyers, Sellers, and Your Home September is recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® as REALTOR® Safety Month, but safety is something real estate professionals must practice every day of the year. REALTORS® often work alone, meet people they have never met, enter vacant properties, hold open […]
Real Estate Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First. Monday August 31st, 2026 . For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Affordability,Buying Tips . Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into […]
Real Estate Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Needs Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Needs Thursday August 27th, 2026 . For Buyers,Home Prices,Affordability,Buying Tips . You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Did you know that sellers are cutting prices for some homes […]
Real Estate One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move Thursday August 20th, 2026 . For Sellers,Move-Up,Downsize,Equity,Selling Tips . When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.   For a lot of homeowners, […]
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Real Estate Why a Detailed Seller’s Disclosure Matters When Selling Your Home in Lufkin Tx! Why a Detailed Seller’s Disclosure Matters When Selling Your Home in Lufkin Tx! And all over Texas really! When you decide to sell your home, one of the most important documents you will complete is the Seller’s Disclosure Notice. While it may look like another form in a long list of paperwork, a detailed and […]
Real Estate East Texas Sellers: Protect Yourself From Out-of-Area Real Estate Investors East Texas Sellers: Protect Yourself From Out-of-Area Real Estate Investors A Public Service Announcement for Homeowners in Lufkin, Huntington and Deep East Texas I want to share an important warning with homeowners throughout Lufkin, Huntington, Hudson, Central, Diboll, Nacogdoches and the surrounding Deep East Texas communities. Several of my sellers have recently been contacted by […]
Real Estate Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Real Estate Housing Market? Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Real Estate Housing Market? Thursday August 13th, 2026 . For Buyers,For Sellers,Buying Tips,Selling Tips . Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. But […]
Real Estate Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home? Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home? Monday August 10th, 2026 . For Buyers,Move-Up,Affordability,Buying Tips,Downsize . If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.  Are you really putting 20% down on your next home?  Is that truly necessary? The truth is, you […]
Real Estate Get to know Twila Bertrand, Realtor ®, CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Get to know Twila Bertrand, Realtor ®, CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Twila Bertrand is licensed Realtor and a top producing professional in Angelina and Nacogdoches County. Licensed in 2012 with 14 years of Real Estate experience, she consistently ranks in the top 2% for total net sales amongst 600+ licensed Realtors in Angelina County. * Top […]
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 […]