Author: Brandon Stewart

Brandon Stewart is the Broker and owner of Blaze Real Estate in Amarillo, Texas. He specializes in residential and investment real estate across the Texas Panhandle, helping clients buy, sell, and manage properties with straight-forward guidance and local expertise.Brandon has spent seven years working the Amarillo market—pricing homes accurately, advising investors, and managing a diverse portfolio of rental properties. His focus is simple: give clients honest information, protect their investments, and deliver a hassle-free real estate experience from start to finish.Whether it’s preparing a home for sale, navigating negotiations, or managing a rental with dependable systems, Brandon brings the same no-nonsense approach that keeps deals moving and properties performing.

Win a Multiple-Offer Home Without Overpaying

Learn practical ways to compete in a multiple-offer situation—strong terms, clean timelines, and smart appraisal planning—without blowing your budget.

Using Portfolio Loans to Buy Rental Properties

Portfolio loans can help investors buy rentals when conventional lending gets tight. Learn how they work, what terms to watch, and common pitfalls.

What to Do When Your Listing Goes Cold

Showings slowed or stopped? Learn how to diagnose why your listing went cold and relaunch with smarter pricing, stronger presentation, and a clear plan.

Lead Capture Mistakes That Kill Real Estate Deals

Stop losing closings to slow responses, messy CRMs, and weak first contact. Here are the lead capture mistakes that cost agents deals—and fixes that work.

How Weather Patterns Shape Panhandle Rentals

Panhandle wind, hail, heat, and freezes shape rental costs and turnover. Learn how investors can budget, upgrade, and manage for fewer surprises.

Why Some Rental Properties Sit… and Others Lease Fast

If you’ve ever wondered why some rental properties sit and others lease fast in Amarillo or across the Texas Panhandle, you’ve probably asked the same question every owner does: “Is it the price… or is something else going on?” Price matters. Condition matters. Location matters. However, in many cases, the real issue is much simpler—and […]

Avoid Fair Housing Pitfalls as a Texas Landlord

Fair Housing risk usually comes from inconsistent screening and communication. Learn practical, process-based steps Texas landlords can use to reduce issues.

Why Online Home Value Estimates Miss the Mark

Online home value estimates are quick—but often misleading. Learn why they’re off, what they miss, and how buyers can price a smart offer.

Why Some Agents Overpromise—and How to Spot It

Learn why some listing agents overpromise, the red flags to watch for, and the questions that reveal who has a real plan to sell your home.

What to Do When a Tenant Goes Silent in Texas

A silent tenant can signal stress, nonpayment, or abandonment. Here’s a practical Texas landlord process for contact attempts, notices, documentation, and escalation.

How Credit Scores Really Affect Home Buyers

Credit scores affect approval and rate—but not alone. Learn how lenders view credit, DTI, and debt so you can buy confidently as a first-time buyer.

Spot Foundation Problems Before Home Inspection

Learn the early warning signs buyers can spot—cracks, doors, floors, and drainage—before inspection so you can negotiate with clearer expectations.