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How to Get Cash Back After Closing on Your New Home
We know that as a home buyer you are looking for a fair deal. 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 on your mortgage
10 Great Ideas for Being Active in Your Neighborhood
One of the biggest advantages of being a home owner is having a great neighborhood. Being surrounded by people who take pride in their home and their neighborhood creates a feeling of community. We believe there is immeasurable value in being active in your neighborhood. Here are 10 great ideas to help you have fun with the people in your community: 1. Connect on Social Media We live in a world filled with technology. Why not use it to your
Moving Checklist: Organizing Your Move to a New Home
This moving house checklist will help you be prepared for moving into your new home. Moving is never easy, but being organized can help you get it done with less stress. From one month before, to the big day, this moving checklist gives you weekly planning tips: 3-4 WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVE Make an inventory of everything to be moved Donate any unwanted clothing or furniture Book the moving elevator and confirm parking arrangement for truck Contact insurance company to
Best Reasons to Buy a Home in Houston, Texas
If you are looking to find a great place to buy a home, Houston, Texas should be in the top places to consider calling home. We are proud to serve Texans with their mortgage goals. In this article we are happy to shed some light on the best reasons to buy a home in Houston. Houston is the largest city in Texas, and the 4th largest in the United States. It is famously the home of NASA’s astronaut training and
25 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco Friendly
In your home there are simple ways that you can move toward being more eco friendly. Some ways of being more “green” involve changing habits, and others involve choosing better alternatives to every day products. This list gives you a few easy changes that you can make to create a more eco friendly home: Create Less Waste Recycle: glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, batteries, clothes and shoes. Compost Don’t flush “wipes” that clog sewage systems Replace paper towels with washable cotton
How to Know You Are Ready to Buy a Home
Being ready to buy a home is about more than just knowing the number of bedrooms or the ideal neighborhood of your dream home. Buying a home isn’t an impulse buy, you need to know that you are well prepared. This list provides a few key factors to knowing that you are ready to buy a home. Credit Having good credit means that have proven you are a responsible user of credit. Your credit history will show that you pay
3 Big Benefits of Gardening: Health at Home
Gardening at home has more benefits for your health than you might think. In our previous blog post we mentioned that having outdoor space was one of the many advantages that home owners have. This article will highlight the potential health benefits waiting in your very own backyard. 1. Feeling the Connection to Nature If you are one of the many people who work indoors you may not have the opportunity to reap benefits of being in nature often enough.
50 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home Instead of Renting an Apartment
Buying a home has both financial and practical advantages. In the current housing market in Texas rent prices are rising by leaps and bounds. This often makes rent prices higher than a monthly mortgage payment on a more spacious home of your own. If you plan to live in the area for a few years, it’s a great idea to buy a home. This list highlights the reasons that buying a house is better than renting an apartment. Parking garages
