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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
Are you throwing money away on rent?
It’s not uncommon to hear the idea that renting is throwing away money. However taking a closer look at the investment that home ownership requires, in comparison to the relative freedom of renting property deserves some context. There can be financial reasons to choose to continue to rent, just like there are benefits to buying a home. It is advisable to consider your long- and short-term goals in deciding if you are actually throwing money away. Are you throwing money
Are We in a Housing Bubble?
There is talk going around that we are currently in a Housing Bubble. In recent years home values have risen at a record-setting pace. Concerns about inflation and a potential recession have some people worried that home values are going to suddenly drop. This is a fear that we would like to put to rest, with an in-depth look at the current market conditions. The outlook in the housing market today is quite different from the market that played a
