Mario Balams
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Mario is a graduate of Auburn University. He currently lives in Houston, TX and is a licensed real estate broker with 10+ years of active experience. Additionally, Mario is an avid real estate investor and specialize in residential real estate and global mobility services. In his spare time, Mario enjoys traveling, biking, swimming and NCAA football.
For many renters, their pets are like members of the family. However, in the search for an apartment, the companionship comes with an unexpected cost. Pet rent is becoming increasingly common in...
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2026 Rental Market Outlook: The Year of Stabilization If the last few years of the US rental market were a roller coaster, 2026 is the part where the track finally levels out. After the breakneck...
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As the baby boomer generation ages, millions of people will need to find proper accommodations for the elderly. Senior care costs are rising, so many are choosing to “age in place.” A majority of...
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Natural disasters can wreak havoc on communities, businesses, and households. Most people in disaster-prone regions know they should prepare, but very few actually do (Kapucu, 2008). It is imperative...
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The importance of making sure a home suits the person who lives there has long been recognized. As Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us.”...
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Every hour, three children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD (Nagib & Williams, 2018). More research is being conducted every year on Sensory Processing...
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You’ve served your country, and are ready to rent or buy property. Congratulations! We value the sacrifices you’ve made, and are committed to making your transition to civilian life as seamless...
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You’ve heard horror stories about landlords refusing to return a security deposit. How can you be sure it won’t happen to you? Every state has laws to protect tenants and force landlords to...
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If you’re thinking of purchasing a new home, it can be a little bit daunting when you realize how much is needed for that down payment, and how to figure out what you can afford to pay in a...
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Breaking a lease is no small feat. Your landlord can sue you, damage your credit, and affect your ability to find new housing. With a little finesse, you can come to an agreement and stay off the...
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