The new Purchase Plus Pool Program from Kelly Decker allows borrowers to take advantage of home purchase financing with the ability to roll in the cost of home improvements –
Buying Beats Renting in Most U.S. Metros
Renting a home has few perks. You don’t gain equity, your rent is likely to increase over time, and you run the risk of dealing with shady landlords or restrictive
Trying to Find a Real Estate Bargain? 3 Items to Consider
Finding a home you love that won’t put you into too much debt can be a challenge. While we all have ideas about what constitutes a “dream home,” depending on
What’s the Difference Between an FHA Loan and a Conventional Mortgage?
If you’re just beginning to tread the waters of home financing, you’re likely feeling a little overwhelmed at all the different options available. How do you determine which one is
Would You Buy A Home on eBay?
The Internet has shaped the way Americans shop, there’s no doubt about that. It’s also changed how retailers do business. In less than a decade, E-commerce in the U.S. grew
S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index Shows Home Prices Have Returned to 2003 Levels
Home prices are finally starting to rebound. At least, that’s what the recent S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index revealed in September. According to this closely-watched report, which covers more than
El Paso Real Estate Market Update
If you’re about to start looking for your next home in El Paso, you might want to take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the local housing market. Likewise,
Austin, TX Real Estate Update
If you’re curious about the real estate climate in Texas’ capital city, take a look at the following data. We’ve compiled some facts and figures from trusted real estate sites
Employment Opportunities in Texas
Finding employment in a poor economy is never easy. Fortunately, economic conditions appear to be improving nationwide. The U.S. unemployment rate (8.3% at the time of this writing) is finally
Dallas Fed President Believes Housing Market Has Reached The Bottom
In the world of real estate, there are buyers’ markets and sellers’ markets. For the past few years, buyers have had the upper hand, with historically low interest rates, discounted