Seller-Paid Rate Buy down: Strengthening Your Offer
A seller-paid rate buy down is an option that not many home buyers know about. This type of concession can be a win-win scenario for both buyer and seller. Including this request in your offer will strengthen your offer while making your potential monthly mortgage payments more affordable. In this unique moment in the housing […]
HELOC vs Cash Out Refinance in Texas: Which Option Is Right for Your Home Equity?
If you’re a Texas homeowner sitting on built-up equity, you’re probably wondering how to put that value to work. Whether you’re planning a major home renovation, consolidating debt, or covering education expenses, several options stand out: a first lien Home equity loan, a second lien Home Equity Loan, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) […]
Home Buying for Remote Workers
There are more opportunities to work remotely than ever before. Which means that a number of potential home buyers are looking for the perfect combination of home, and home office space. Remote work is changing the way many people approach buying and selling homes. There are a few specific needs that remote workers have for […]
Consolidate Credit Card Debt with a Cash Out Refinance
Anyone who has struggled with credit card payments knows how difficult it can be to regain financial footing. With the average credit card interest rate now exceeding 21%, carrying a balance can quickly become overwhelming. For Texas homeowners, there’s a smarter solution: consolidate credit card debt with a cash-out refinance and potentially save thousands of […]
What do higher interest rates mean for first time home buyers?
What do higher interest rates mean for first time home buyers? We are truly in a unique time in the Texas Housing market. We have seen record setting price increases in homes in major metropolitan areas and even some smaller Texas cities in the last two years. There are more potential home buyers in the […]
Buy? Sell? Rent? or Stay? in the 2022 Housing Market
The current 2022 housing market has a lot of people thinking about their future. If you are wondering what your next best move is, this article may help you answer some big questions. What is happening in the housing market in Spring and Summer months of 2022? There are a combination of factors that make […]
Protest Property Tax Appraisal in Texas 2022
How to Protest Property Tax Appraisal in Texas in 2022 As a homeowner in Texas you have the right to protest the evaluation of your property with your county’s appraisal district. Although it requires some organization, research, and paperwork, many Texas homeowners consider it well worth the effort. In 2022 taking the steps to protest […]
Home Security During Your Vacation
Top tips for home security during vacation. Looking forward to traveling this summer with your family? We have some helpful home security advice to give you peace of mind during your vacation. While you and your family are on vacation it can be natural to worry about the security of your home. While you are […]
Home Buying: What is Earnest Money?
Earnest money can sweeten the deal when you are submitting an offer to buy a home. However, many first-time home buyers aren’t familiar with earnest money and how it works. Let us answer some of the most frequently asked earnest money questions for you: What is earnest money? Money that is given in earnest to […]
15 year vs. 30 year Mortgage
The differences between a 15 year and 30 year mortgage can be important to homeowners and potential home buyers. There are advantages to consider in choosing the mortgage options that best fit your needs. Although fixed rate mortgages are structured the same, adjusting the loan term to 15 or 30 years makes a difference. The […]
