Does building a home sound like something only other people do? Too complicated and too expensive to even consider? It’s not. With the right financing, construction can be a cost-effective
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
Purchase a Home and Finance Renovations in One Loan
Are you in the market for a fixer-upper? Perhaps have some ideas on how to make your potential dream home a little dreamier? From major restorations to simple upgrades, a
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
Upgrade Your Home with a Renovation Loan!
With housing inventories at record lows and employees continuing to work from home, some would-be Texas home buyers are staying put; opting to remodel their current home instead of looking
Dallas Ranked Top Most Active Real Estate Market in the Last Decade
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
The Importance of Mortgage Prequalification
If you are house hunting, or plan to start, you’ve probably received loads of advice on everything from finding the perfect location to working with the best real estate agent
Buying a Greater Dallas Home in 2022? Here’s What to Expect
The predictions for the housing market in 2022 in Greater Dallas look a lot like they did in 2021, with a few twists. There will still be more buyers than
Have Your Eye on a Luxury Home? Consider a Jumbo Loan.
Ready to buy that luxury home you’ve been eyeing, but not sure you want to tie up your liquid funds? With promising mortgage interest rates where they are, financing
Homeownership Among People of Color: Texas Ranks 11th
Homeownership has long been a pathway to financial freedom; it’s often regarded as an effective practice to build wealth. This is why increasing homeownership rates among people of color is