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10 Free Ways to Practice Self Care During the Day
Focusing on self care doesn’t have to cost a thing. While it’s nice to get a massage or spend a day at the spa, there are a number of ways that you can practice self care for free each day. This article highlights 10 daily habits that you can use to practice self care. 1. Stretch With the increasing number of jobs that require sitting at a computer, it’s important to keep in mind that your body needs to move.
Saving to Buy a Home in Texas
The traditional advice for saving to buy a home is to save 20% of the purchase price for the down payment. The truth is that there are great mortgage options that have much lower down payment requirements. When saving to buy a home in Texas, you should also be familiar with what costs to expect in the buying process. In this article we will answer the big questions to help you form a better understanding of saving to buy a
5 Rules for Organizing Your Home
Being organized can help reduce the stress in your life. Organizing your home so that things are easier to find when you need them, clutter isn’t in the way, and cleaning doesn’t seem like a monumental task are good reasons to approach organization strategically. Let us help you with a few tips to make your home more tidy and keep it that way. These 5 rules will help guide your success in organizing your home: 1. Don’t Procrastinate Piles of
10 Healthy Changes for You and Your Pocketbook
You may be paying for a few things that aren’t benefiting your health or your budget. Even small changes can add up to big savings when you take a closer look at your spending habits. The purpose of this article is to inspire you to make a few healthy changes for you and your wallet. 1. Choose Water Ordering a soft drink or glass of tea will cost to $2.00 – $4.00 at an average restaurant. The cost for the
Hot Weather Safety at Home
July and August in Texas are historically the hottest months of the year. While we experience these 100+ degree days it is important to keep these hot weather safety precautions in mind. Here are a few home safety tips for these hot weather days in Texas: Cooling your home during hot weather High temperatures mean extra work for your HVAC system, you can help to avoid system breakdowns by following these tips. Change the HVAC filter often (every 2-4 months
Compare Your Mortgage Options Side by Side
At TexasLending.com we want you to have the best mortgage information available at your fingertips. That is why we have created a side by side comparison of your mortgage options on our website. You can find a side by side comparison of the qualification requirements for your mortgage options for buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage. Click below to find your best mortgage options: Home Buying Mortgage Options Finding the best mortgage for purchasing a new home often
10 Reasons to Bring Back Family Game Night
Family game night is a tradition that may have lost a few fans in the past couple decades, but we are ready to help it make a comeback. Technology and busy schedules may be interrupting our time to connect with the people closest to us. We think family game night could be the ticket to keeping us accountable for bonding with one another. 1. Building Traditions Some families have strong traditions around family game night. Playing Dominoes on Sundays after
Free Mortgage Pre Approval
Why we believe in Free Pre Approval at TexasLending.com is simple. We want our customers to be successful in reaching their goals of buying a home. The information you receive during the pre approval process is valuable and can help you navigate the journey to home ownership. The purpose of this article is to give you a road map to being Pre Approved for a Home Loan. Follow these steps to begin your home buying adventure with free pre approval.
