As international real estate investment took a slight downward turn on the national stage, Texas stayed in the arena riding the bull market to more than $10 Billion from April
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
Market Update: Home Buyer Sentiment Up and Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
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
Common Home Buyer Worries
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
International home buyers add $8.32 billion to Texas economy from 2014 to 2015
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 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,
Existing Home Sales Up – First-time Buyers Falling Off
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
Mortgage Market Update – Home Sales at 8 Year High
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