People are taking advantage of today’s attractive interest rates to purchase upscale homes, often using one financing tool: the Jumbo loan. Let’s look at this mortgage option and when it
Is Dallas a Good Location to Buy Investment Properties?
With people moving to Dallas in record numbers, home sales are hot. But should you invest there? Let’s consider the key market factors to help you decide.
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Are New Construction Homes More Affordable Than Existing Ones?
Conventional wisdom has long held that buying an existing, lived-in home costs less than buying a newly built one. And that can be true. But the reverse can also be
Real Estate Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2024
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”
Beat the Rush: How to Prepare for Spring Home Buying
The weather’s just right, your tax refund is in hand, and there are many more homes on the market compared to a few months ago. Spring may be the best
Home Construction Myths Explained
For many, building their dream home sounds like something other people do. And the average home buyer has to stick with existing homes, right? Wrong. Most of the perceived roadblocks
DFW Seeing a Trend in Existing Homes Priced Higher than New Construction
Newly built homes cost less than existing ones? It’s a historic anomaly, but nonetheless true in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Let’s look at this unusual shift and what it means
Should You Purchase an Investment Property?
An investment property is an excellent way to increase income and expand your financial portfolio. But is it right for you? To answer that question, you’ll need to consider a
Buying a Home this Summer: What You Need to Know
No matter the market conditions, summer is always a busy home-buying time. More buyers head out to look for homes when the weather is nice. More sellers get out to
Mortgage Originators are Optimistic for the First Half of 2023
Mortgage experts across America feel more optimistic in 2023 than they have in the last year or so. The latest Scotsman Guide Sentiment Survey found that over half of the