Choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important decisions in the homebuying process. Whether you are buying your first home, purchasing a luxury property, investing, or building from
It Might be the Best Time to Buy a Brand New Home
North Texas homebuyers are seeing a rare alignment in the new construction market. Elevated inventory and slowed construction starts have combined to shift market conditions in homebuyers’ favor – at
Newly Built Homes Continue to Rise in Popularity
Increasingly, buyers are opting for newly built homes. While the choice often comes with modern features, energy efficiency, and less maintenance, there’s another reason, value. In today’s market, builders are
Why It’s Best to Work with a Local Lender for Your New Construction Home
When building a home, the right financing can be as important as the floor plan or location. Maybe more so, making it all the more important to partner with a
New Construction Starter Home Trends
First-time homebuyers often want starter homes. Let’s look at what defines a starter home, who buys them, and the state of the new starter-home market.
The Size of Starter Homes
“Starter homes”
Builder Trends: Smaller Homes with Buyer Incentives
We’re witnessing a significant shift in the housing market: homebuyers want smaller homes for lower prices. Builders, in turn, are looking to meet these needs. Let’s look at why and
Are New Construction Homes More Affordable Than Existing Ones?
Conventional wisdom has long held that buying an existing, lived-in home costs less than buying a newly built one. And that can be true. But the reverse can also be
Financing for Renovations: Turn Your Forever Home into Your Dream Home
Whether buying a new home or refinancing your current one, you can use Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program to cover repairs and improvements. Solar panels. A swimming pool. A new kitchen,
The Benefits of Building Your Dream Home
A custom home: it’s a dream for many. But most people don’t put that dream into action. They think it’s too complicated, too expensive, too far out of their reach.
Smaller Homes are Trending for Builders
The year was 1990. Cheers was America’s favorite TV show. MC Hammer had a hit with “U Can’t Touch This.” And the LA Times first reported on McMansions. That housing

