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10 Staycation Ideas: Make your home the place to be this season

If you are planning a vacation in the next few months, you may be able to save a few dollars by staying at home. Even though you skip the travel, you don’t have to skip the fun. Take a few days off to spend some time at home. These staycation ideas will not only be a fun way to spend your vacation, but they are also great ways to build memories in your home. 1. Backyard Camping Bringing some of

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Best Reasons to Buy a Home in Austin

Austin, Texas may be the perfect place for you to call home. There are many reasons to love this unique city. Here are a few of the best reasons to buy a home in Austin. The Culture Austin is not only the capital of the Lone Star State, it’s also the live music capital of the world. If you love to be in a place packed with activities it may be time for you to buy a home in Austin.

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Prepare for Home Buying: the No Stress Mortgage Process

Home buying season has begun. The Summertime is the peak season for buying and selling real estate. It is more important than ever to prepare for home buying. When you are prepared for the steps ahead, the mortgage process becomes the easiest step in home buying. Whether you are looking to by a home in a few weeks or a few moths use these steps to help you prepare for home buying. Pre-Approval Getting pre-approved for a home loan is

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10 House Warming Gift Ideas Every New Home Owner Needs

If you are looking for a house warming gift for a friend or family member who is a new home owner, we have some great suggestions! Instead of grabbing a plant or candle, try bringing them something that new home owners actually need. Buying your first home can come with a few unexpected expenses, especially when you are just moving in. While any house warming gift would likely be welcome, these ideas will help new home owners the most. 1.

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Buy a Home in Texas: 5 Big Decisions

If you are ready to buy a home in Texas, you are in the right place for information. Helping people reach their goals of becoming home owners is our area of expertise. We are here to help your understand your options and guide you in making the mortgage decision that is best for you. You have made an excellent choice in the great State of Texas. In a previous blog post we highlighted all of the best reasons to live

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Social Media for Homeowners: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

There are both advantages and disadvantages to using social media for homeowners. We aim to give you more information on how to use social media and keep your home safe. The Good You can find a lot of helpful tips for decorating or making small repairs in your home on social media. You can find inspiration for recipes and other great home ownership advice on social media, like the content of our Blog. Also, Joining your neighborhood group on social

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30 Small Ways of Saving for a Down Payment on a Home That Can Add Up Quickly

We know that saving for a house down payment can seem like a big task for a first time home buyer. Making a savings plan often requires taking an in-depth look at your budget and spending habits. This list will help you with ideas to help you save in small ways that could add up to a solid down payment on you first home. 1. Take a look at your coffee budget You might be surprised at how much a

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What you should have learned in school about home buying: Mortgage 101

It would be difficult to count the number of times we have heard the phrase, “I wish I would have learned about this in school.” That is why we are sharing key mortgage information with you in our blog. We think it is important for young adults to know how to prepare to buy a home as they begin navigating adulthood and financial responsibility. Here a few valuable pieces of information about your home buying potential that you should have

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