The resilience of The Lone Star state is alive and well as the state is rebounding from the previous downsizing of many energy companies and oil price fluctuation. Today, some major markets are
10 Signs You’re In A Competitive Real Estate Market
Having trouble putting in an offer before a home goes under contract? Finding yourself in a bidding war once you do finally get an offer in? These are just a
FHA Streamlined Refinancing and VA IRRRL Loans in Texas
The FHA’s Streamlined Refinancing Loan Program was created in the 1980s. The objective of this type of refinancing mortgage is to save borrowers time and money, plus cut down on
Texas Luxury Home Market Still Going Strong
Who doesn’t want a home that features a touch of luxury here and there? America’s homebuyers certainly do! After a solid decade of exposure to how the other half lives-thanks
What Determines a Home’s Worth?
We’ve all hear it a million times: “When it comes to real estate the most important consideration is location-location-location!” There is a lot of truth to this belief, which is
Ways to Avoid Paying Private Mortgage Insurance
When a borrower takes out a conventional home loan, private mortgage insurance may be an extra, built-in expense that the borrower has to pay. Private mortgage insurance is typically required when
What to Consider Before Getting a Balloon Mortgage
When it comes to choosing a mortgage, the choices can seem virtually endless. From ARMs to FHAs, 30-year fixed rate programs, to VA and USDA loans, there is definitely a
Common Home Buyer Worries
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College Majors and Home Affordability – How Does Your Major Rank?
College-bound students who are still undecided on a major may want to consider an eye-opening new report before locking into one. Using stats from the online salary information company PayScale,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Adds Texas Based Company to its Network
A Waco real estate firm has a lot to smile about these days. The former Edwards and Thomas Real Estate firm has been selected to join the national franchise of