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, […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]