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
3 Tips to Make Your Offer to Purchase Stand Out to Home Sellers
When you find the home of your dreams, the next logical step is to submit an offer to purchase. You write an earnest money deposit, sign the purchase contract and
Now Cheaper to Buy than Rent in Many US Markets
Due to increased demand for rental housing, it’s now more affordable to buy – at least, that’s what a recent analysis from Fiserv concluded in their August 2012 report on