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Thanks to improvements in the housing market and overall economy, homeowners are once again using their properties as piggy banks – drawing cash from their home’s equity.

A recent study from Trulia revealed that 60 percent of young American adults live with parents, other relatives, friends or roommates as high rents and high home prices make living

If you’re looking for a great place to call home that’s close to the big city but far enough to exude small-town charm, look no further than Wylie, TX. This

Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election sent bond yields flying and mortgage rates following closely behind. Since then, analysts have been trying to figure out how these changes could

Thinking of buying your first home? Congratulations! Becoming a homeowner can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things you can do in your adult life. Buying a home signifies

In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll review how mortgage rates are currently trending, where they’re likely headed and how volatile the rate changes may be for the week ahead.

Thinking of flipping houses in Big D? You might want to reconsider.

The Dallas real estate market is improving at such a rate, the benefits of flipping houses are starting to wane.

Happy New Year! As we head into 2017, we want to make sure we’re keeping our clients, borrowers and real estate agent friends up to date on the mortgage market.

Thinking of relocating to Texas? Get in line! Apparently, the Lone Star State is gaining a lot of popularity, with more and more people relocating to Texas every day. So

Home builder sentiment gets a post-election boost, with levels reaching their highest point since 2005.

A monthly reading of home builder confidence by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) spiked