Category Archive for ‘Home Buying & Selling’

If you’re just going by news reports about interest rates, you might think that it’s all doom and gloom in today’s housing market. But there is a bright side for

Does building a home sound like something only other people do? Too complicated and too expensive to even consider? It’s not. With the right financing, construction can be a cost-effective

The cost of buying a home is often considerable, and can feel daunting to potential homebuyers. But there are simple ways to lower that cost.

Buy a Home That’s Ripe for

If you feel like you’re ready to purchase your first home, you may be tempted to load up your phone with real estate apps and start scrolling. But hold that

One loan with two purposes. That’s the idea behind Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program, a truly unique Texas home renovation loan. Let’s delve into this popular fixed-rate mortgage product that allows

Fall. It’s a wonderful season for magnificent foliage, crisp weather, and holidays with dashes of pumpkin spice. You can add homebuilding to that list. Here’s why.

Homebuilding Costs Can be Lower

While

With a conventional mortgage, lenders usually want to see a credit score of at least 620. But that’s the floor and the higher the score, the better. Let’s look at

Knowing the best time to buy a home may not be simple – few big moves in life are – but you can get a good idea of the right

If you’re putting down less than 20% on a home, depending on your loan program you may need mortgage insurance; a policy that protects the lender in the event you

Are you in the market for a fixer-upper? Perhaps have some ideas on how to make your potential dream home a little dreamier? From major restorations to simple upgrades, a