Texans are known for a lot of things. Cowboy culture, Tex-Mex cuisine, distinct southwestern drawl, but apparently folks in the Lone Star State are also being recognized for their ability

Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgages

You’ve probably noticed there’s been a lot of talk recently about the Ability to Repay (ATR) and Qualified Mortgages (QM) rules. If you’re a mortgage

How the Government Shutdown Affects Real Estate

The partial government shutdown is now into day 14, and the U.S. is facing mounting financial pressure. According to a recent article from NBC,

Out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Last week, mortgage pros and potential home buyers breathed a sudden sigh of relief when the Federal Reserve announced that it would

All Eyes on Fed FOMC Meeting Tomorrow

The real estate and mortgage market professionals will be fixed on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) tomorrow, as the tapering decision will surely

Check out the latest hot topics in the real estate and mortgage industries, from new home prices to this week’s mortgage rates.

Higher Lot Prices = Higher New Home Prices

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The state of Texas has quite a few affluent communities, but Austin seems to be one of the top cities for wealthy Texans. According to a recent report from the

More Americans Feel Good About the Housing Market

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of its 10th Housing Pulse Survey, showing that perceptions of the housing market

This may very well be one of the best years for the Dallas real estate market.

With area home prices rising, and foreclosure rates falling, “Big D” is experiencing one heck

Real estate agents take note! The Federal Housing Administration recently announced a big change that could further stimulate the economy and bring more buyers into the market.

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