If you feel like you’re ready to purchase your first home, you may be tempted to load up your phone with real estate apps and start scrolling. But hold that
Bundle Your New Home Purchase and Renovation Costs in One Loan
One loan with two purposes. That’s the idea behind Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program, a truly unique Texas home renovation loan. Let’s delve into this popular fixed-rate mortgage product that allows
Building Your Dream Home This Fall
Fall. It’s a wonderful season for magnificent foliage, crisp weather, and holidays with dashes of pumpkin spice. You can add homebuilding to that list. Here’s why.
Homebuilding Costs Can be Lower
While
Tips for Boosting Your Credit When Preparing to Finance a Property
With a conventional mortgage, lenders usually want to see a credit score of at least 620. But that’s the floor and the higher the score, the better. Let’s look at
How do I know if now is a good time to buy a home?
Knowing the best time to buy a home may not be simple – few big moves in life are – but you can get a good idea of the right
Breaking Down Mortgage Insurance: What You Need to Know
If you’re putting down less than 20% on a home, depending on your loan program you may need mortgage insurance; a policy that protects the lender in the event you
The Importance of Working with the Right Lender in the Heat of Summer Home Buying
While the red-hot Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is showing signs of cooling, prospective homebuyers in the DFW area still face significant competition this summer, as supply remains low. The area’s
The Pros and Cons of Buying vs Building
Buy or build? That is the question many folks have when considering the possibilities for their new dream homes. So what factors should you consider when weighing this decision? Let’s
What’s Better for My Situation? Buying or Renting?
Home prices are rising. Rents are rising. Housing simply costs more these days, no matter how you pay. So what’s best for you? Let’s consider some pros and cons.
Compare the
New Implementations from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Aim to Make Home Buying Easier
Mortgage powerhouses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently announced some sweeping new initiatives aimed at addressing racial disparity in homeownership. It’s a serious and quantifiable issue; according to data