Posts Tagged ‘home buying’

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

Choosing the right lender is no small decision; this is a relationship that could last decades. Making it important that you partner with a reputable lender like The Decker Group.

Lots of people looking for a new home face a fork in the road: the choice between buying or building. While buying an existing home is the most commonly taken

Dallas ranks first in the nation for the most activity in all sectors of real estate combined over the past decade. From single family, multifamily, self-storage, office, retail, and industrial