Posts Tagged ‘home buying’

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

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

Desire to Own a Home Continues to Increase

Information from the National Association of Realtors shows that the desire to own a home remains strong. Although the share of first time

We all know that buying a home can be a rewarding, but stressful process. It’s likely the biggest financial decision most people will ever make, which understandably puts a lot of

Home sales in the state of Texas are booming, thanks in large part to a growing demographic – international home buyers.

According to a September 1 press release from the Texas

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,

Sales to first-time home buyers fell to their lowest level since January, and not for the usual reasons. Interest rates are low, and the labor market is growing – so

Existing home sales have risen to their highest level in more than 8 years, another strong sign that both the housing market and the overall economy continue to make steady

Looking to buy land in Texas? Better hurry!

Thanks to an increased demand for vacation and recreational property combined with a lack of existing inventory, residential land sales have taken off,

This week’s mortgage market update has some exciting news for the home building industry while home buyers will be glad to hear that mortgage rates are likely to remain neutral.

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