As their names suggest, a 15-year mortgage is structured to be paid off in 15 years, and a 30-year mortgage is designed to be paid off in 30 years. But
The Importance of Partnering with a Reputable Mortgage Lender
Choosing the right lender is no small decision; this is a relationship that could last decades. Making it important that you partner with a reputable lender like The Decker Group.
Can’t Find Your Dream Home on the Market? Maybe it’s Time to Build
Lots of people looking for a new home face a fork in the road: the choice between buying or building. While buying an existing home is the most commonly taken
The Equitable Development Initiative Aims to Diversify Dallas’ Real Estate Market
In a move aimed at creating greater inclusion in the Dallas housing market, the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) is welcoming up-and-coming real estate developers of color to join a unique
Experts Say DFW Homes are Fairly Priced
While home prices across the country have seen eye-popping increases in recent years, and may seem overvalued in many markets, the values of Dallas-Fort Worth area homes are just about
Upgrade Your Home with a Renovation Loan!
With housing inventories at record lows and employees continuing to work from home, some would-be Texas home buyers are staying put; opting to remodel their current home instead of looking
Dallas Ranked Top Most Active Real Estate Market in the Last Decade
Dallas ranks first in the nation for the most activity in all sectors of real estate combined over the past decade. From single family, multifamily, self-storage, office, retail, and industrial
8 Tips for Building a Home in a Warm Climate
With a humid subtropical climate, summers are hot and muggy here in DFW, which means an increase in energy consumption and electric bills. But, if you are building a new
Dallas’ Luxury Market Heats Up Going into Spring
DFW’s luxury market saw a significant surge in 2021 with the sale of ten homes at $10-plus million each. That’s nearly a 67 percent increase from 2020 according to
The Importance of Mortgage Prequalification
If you are house hunting, or plan to start, you’ve probably received loads of advice on everything from finding the perfect location to working with the best real estate agent