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
December Mortgage Rates Dropped to 3-Month Lows
As we start the new year, exciting news in the mortgage world is upon us – rates have dropped about a full percentage point over the past few months! True,
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
Experts Say DFW Homes are Fairly Priced
While home prices across the country have seen eye-popping increases in recent years, and may seem overvalued in many markets, the values of Dallas-Fort Worth area homes are just about