The down payment is the biggest barrier to home ownership. Or so many believe. A Zillow survey found that about two-thirds of renters in 20 major metropolitan areas think down
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,
Selling Your Home in the Springtime
Spring and early summer are often the most active times in the housing market. Making it crucial for your home to stand out for an optimal sale. Here are some
Skills to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
Both buying and selling a home call for the same key factor: a great agent. Let’s look at skills to consider when choosing your real estate agent.
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Do Student Loans Prevent You from Purchasing a Home?
Not necessarily. While all debts factor into home financing, student loans aren’t automatic deal breakers.
Have a student loan? You’ve got company.
About 43 million Americans have school-related debt. That’s around 13%
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
RE/MAX National Housing Report Ranks DFW Second in Sales Percentage Increase
New findings by RE/MAX mean good things for the DFW housing market. Let’s dig into the data!
DFW Home Listings are Way Up
According to RE/MAX, Dallas-Fort Worth has America’s second-highest increase
Your DFW Home Construction Guide
Have you thought about building your own home? It’s not just something other people do. You can construct your dream home from the ground up with a little know-how and
Should I Use a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House?
There’s no law that says you need to. Realistically, you could enter an open house and buy the place on the spot. However, you may miss out on the benefits
Beat the Rush: How to Prepare for Spring Home Buying
The weather’s just right, your tax refund is in hand, and there are many more homes on the market compared to a few months ago. Spring may be the best