Mortgage Loan: How Maintaining a Good Credit Score Helps You Save Money
When you are looking to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage having a good credit score will help you save money. Lenders need to know that their customers will use the credit that they extend, responsibly. This is why your credit history and credit score are an important factor in obtaining a mortgage […]
Buy a Home in Texas: Your Home’s Value and Your Neighborhood
If you are looking to buy a home in Texas, it is a good idea to know which are the best neighborhoods to buy in. This information is not only good to know because you may want to live in an area with a low crime rate and top schools, but also because the neighborhood […]
A Guide to First Time Home Buying
If this is your first time home buying experience, be prepared to learn a lot of new information. Buying a home is often the largest purchase that most people will make in their lifetime. It is important to be prepared for the big decisions ahead. We want you to have the best experience possible with […]
8 Negotiation Tips for Homebuyers
During the home buying process, negotiations are necessary because the buyer is trying to purchase the house at the best deal while the seller is trying to sell at the highest price. The buyer and seller need to negotiate so that both sides are content and a purchase price can be agreed upon. Most sellers […]
Know Your Neighborhood Before You Buy
How important is the quality of the neighborhood to you as a home buyer? According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2016 Profile of Home Buyers, 64% of people married with kids found the quality of the neighborhood important.
Home Improvement Ideas For the New Year
Are you overwhelmed by all the home improvement ideas and projects that are being offered for the new year? Well, we’ve made it easier by narrowing down the list to the most important home projects. Here are the much-needed home improvement ideas for the new year. Assess and Create a Plan The first step is […]
5 Keys to Breaking Bad Financial Habits
We all have good and bad habits with money. Many of these habits came from what we learned as kids at home. As adults, we may not have taken out the time to evaluate the true worth of these habits, attitudes, and beliefs about finances. The good thing is that we’re not stuck with these […]
7 Financial Goals for the New Year
The new year has already begun, which makes now a great time to review your finances and set financial goals for this year. When setting financial goals it’s important to determine your short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. Based on those goals, calculate definite amounts you would like to save, invest, spend and set a specific […]
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. […]
Know Your Neighborhood Before You Buy
How important is the quality of the neighborhood to you as a home buyer? According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2016 Profile of Home Buyers, 64% of people married with kids found the quality of the neighborhood important. A great neighborhood can add quality to your life with good neighbors, amenities, education, and more. […]
