First-time homebuyers often want starter homes. Let’s look at what defines a starter home, who buys them, and the state of the new starter-home market.
The Size of Starter Homes
“Starter homes”
Credit Scores: What Homebuyers Need to Know
A borrower’s credit score often plays a significant role in determining loan type, amount, and terms. Here’s what you need to know.
Minimum Credit Scores
How low can a credit score go
Jumbo Mortgage Loans Explained
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
How to Score Your Dream Home This Summer
The summer buying season is still going strong, with more homes on the market and more competition for those homes. Here’s how you can have an edge.
Get Preapproved with a
Skills to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
Both buying and selling a home call for the same key factor: a great agent. Let’s look at skills to consider when choosing your real estate agent.
Local Knowledge
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Do Student Loans Prevent You from Purchasing a Home?
Not necessarily. While all debts factor into home financing, student loans aren’t automatic deal breakers.
Have a student loan? You’ve got company.
About 43 million Americans have school-related debt. That’s around 13%
Should I Use a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House?
There’s no law that says you need to. Realistically, you could enter an open house and buy the place on the spot. However, you may miss out on the benefits
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
Thinking of Relocating to Dallas? Start here.
If you’re considering a move to the DFW area, there are a few things to keep in mind.
No Personal Income Tax
Texas is one of a handful of states in the
New Year, New Home: Your Guide to 2024 Home Ownership
A new year offers new possibilities, with a strong chance of home ownership. Here’s how.
DFW is the place to buy in 2024
The Dallas-Fort Worth area will be one of America’s
