Posts Tagged ‘home buying’

If you’re just going by news reports about interest rates, you might think that it’s all doom and gloom in today’s housing market. But there is a bright side for

The cost of buying a home is often considerable, and can feel daunting to potential homebuyers. But there are simple ways to lower that cost.

Buy a Home That’s Ripe for

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

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

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

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