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Design Tips for Hanging Artwork in Your Home
In our opinion, one of the best aspects of owning a home is making the space a reflection of your personal style. Hanging artwork in a house can make you feel at home by adding color, style, and meaning to the walls. This article will help you decide how and where to hang artwork in your home, with a few design tips. Consider the Space When you are hanging artwork in your home it is important to consider both the
Smart Ways to Use Home Equity
As a home owner your home’s equity builds over time, both during your mortgage repayment and as home values rise in the local market. Home equity is the difference between your home’s fair market value and the balance owed to the bank. In Texas you can use up to 80% of your home’s equity with a “Texas Cash Out” mortgage refinance. These 3 smart ways to use your home equity are worth considering for a better financial future. Paying Off
Teaching Kids About Money
Setting your kids up for success means that you provide them with the information they need to be successful in their adulthood when making financial choices. A big part of the guidance you give your children, should be an understanding of money and how it works. Teaching your kids about money is an important life lesson you can give to them as they grow. In this article we are sharing 3 big topics that kids should be learning about money.
Cash Back after closing with Customer Edge
We know that as a home buyer you are looking for the best deal you can find. We also know that getting cash back after you close on your mortgage loan can help you with all of the expenses that come with moving into a new home. That is why we have built a partnership with some of the best realtors in Texas to earn you a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars cash back after you close
First Time Home Buyer: Success Guide
When buying your first home, information is your key to success. This article answers some of the most important and common questions for a first time home buyer. Our success guide for a first time home buyer answers these questions: Where do I get started? The best place to get started is to get pre approved for a mortgage loan. Pre approval for financing helps you understand the flexibility of your home buying budget and gives you the opportunity to
Clean Up your Credit Score Before Home Buying
Your credit score is one of the main factors in determining your qualification for a mortgage loan. This article will help you understand your credit score and how to clean it up before you buy a home. Creditworthiness Have you heard the phrase, “the best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior” ? This is, in essence, the goal of credit reporting companies. Because the structure of the U.S. financial system gives people the flexibility to borrow money within legal
5 Big Things Kids Learn From Gardening
Texas is the perfect place to live if you love gardening. With rich soil and plenty of sunshine the Texas Summer can provide a wealth of knowledge and healthy food to your family. There is more value in a vegetable garden than just the food that can be produced. Children can learn big life lessons while gardening. Here are 5 big things your kids can learn from a small vegetable garden in your backyard: 1. Care Because most plants in
Summer Home Buying Plan
The Summer time is the peak of home buying season. The weather is warm, kids are out of school, and lots of new homes are on the market. If you are ready to buy a home this summer, it’s a great idea to have a solid plan in place. Summer home buying comes with lots of competition, especially for the more desirable homes and neighborhoods. We encourage you to be well prepared for each of the steps in the home
