Our Latest Blogs
Best Home Buying Questions: Knowing your Non-Negotiable Needs as a Texas Home Buyer
With years of experience in helping the Texas home buyer with mortgage advice, we have learned a few of the best home buying questions to utilize. It seems obvious that when you are looking to buy a home you should know what you want. However, some people can get caught up in the design of a home and forget about the things that are not so easy or even impossible to change. Homes are a long term investment, which is
Benefits of Walking: Health at Home
If you have been feeling stressed, tired, or unable to focus… simply going for a walk could help. There are many benefits to adding a 30 minute walk to your daily routine. It may be hard to believe that such a simple exercise could make a big impact on your health. However, the benefits of walking daily for exercise are exponential for many people who are required to sit at a desk for the majority of the work day. Here
Become a Homeowner in 2022
How to become a homeowner in 2022 Setting a goal to become a homeowner in 2022 is both exciting and challenging. There are a few things that make 2022 a unique time to buy a home in Texas. We look forward to helping many home buyers purchase their first home this year. In the past two years we have seen home prices rise across the state of Texas. In 2022 the housing market is likely to remain competitive for home
Become a Homeowner in 2021
If you have a goal to become a homeowner in 2021, it can help to know the possible challenges of home buying in this unique year. Each year we post an article about setting a goal to become a homeowner in the new year. This year, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic has made an impact on the finances of many people, as well as the housing and mortgage markets. Writing this article on how to become a homeowner in
Become a Homeowner in 2020
We would love to help you reach your goal to become a homeowner in the new year. With a steady income and a smart home buying plan you could become a homeowner this year. These 5 achievable New Year’s resolutions are the perfect start to become a homeowner in 2020. 1. Get Your Credit into Shape When you are looking to buy your first home, having a good credit score is essential. In order to become a homeowner your credit
Become a Homeowner in 2019
We would love to help you reach your goal to become a home owner in the new year. With a steady income and a smart home buying plan you could become a homeowner this year. These 5 achievable New Year’s resolutions are the perfect start to become a home owner in 2019. 1. Get Your Credit into Shape When you are looking to buy your first home, having a good credit score is essential. In order to become a homeowner
How to Get the House You Want in a Competitive Market
The U.S. housing market is having quite the year! The National Association of Realtors shows there was only a 4.4-month supply of homes for sale in February. A six-month supply indicates a balanced market between buyers and sellers. Less than that is considered a seller’s market. Some red hot cities have seen historically low inventory. San Francisco, Denver, and San Diego have recently had only two to three months of unsold inventory. Buying a home in such a market isn’t
Backyard Pool or No Pool?
The question we are asking today is “pool or no pool?” While we can see the appeal of having a pool in your own backyard, there are a few things to consider before deciding whether a pool is right for you and your family. These factors will help you know what lies ahead as a potential home owner with a backyard pool: The Cost of Up Keep Maintenance on a backyard pool can be costly. There are chemical treatments for
