What’s the Best Way for a Veteran to Get a Home Loan?
Veterans serve our country and help keep us free. It’s not an easy job, but those who are called to service can qualify for a variety of benefits, including home loans through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Knowing how VA loans work is the first step toward buying a home in Texas, but […]
Foreclosure Forecast: Record Lows!
Foreclosure isn’t a topic we’re fond of discussing. But the reality is that no matter how many precautions you’ve taken as far as savings and structuring loans, even the faintest idea of it can have homebuyers feeling a little shaky about investing in a home. It’s understandable! It’s a big step that consist of a […]
4 Things to Check BEFORE your Fireworks!
Are you celebrating safely?
Choose the Right Mortgage for a Home Renovation
Move-in ready or needing renovation? Small renovations or down to the studs redo? These are big questions when you’re house shopping and need a mortgage for a home renovation. Most people are familiar with the general mortgage process: Find a house, apply for a loan, put some money down, get an appraisal, go through closing, […]
How To Get a Mortgage if You’re Self-Employed
Being self-employed comes with several benefits, such as setting your own hours and working in your PJs. There is one potential drawback, however. It can be more difficult for you to obtain a home loan than it is for people on salary. Take heart, though; while the process is more complicated and involves stricter requirements, it […]
Pre-Qualification vs Pre-Approval
It’s important to understand the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval. Many homebuyers think of these as interchangeable terms that mean the same thing. But they’re actually quite different, and could ultimately play a role in whether the seller accepts your offer. You’ll want to obtain both pre-qualification and pre-approval before you begin […]
Advice for Solo Homebuyers
According to an analysis of first-time homebuyers released by Zillow in 2015, “First-time homebuyers are older and less likely to be married than they were in the past.”
This shouldn’t come as a big surprise, since we’ve seen that Millennials—even those who are making this purchase with a partner—are opting to save for a home in lieu of…
Have a Successful Open House: 3 Tips You May Not Have Heard Before
Have a successful open house with this advice that you may not have heard before. Our tips are one tool to get you on the way to a shorter listing time.
What Is Going to Happen to the Housing Market in 2016?
As the end of 2015 looms near, there are a couple things you can be sure to find on the internet, and I’m not talking about cyber deals for holiday shopping. I’m talking about lists. The end of the year brings with it countdowns that look back at virtually everything that occurred over the past […]
4 Things You Should Be Doing Now to Buy a New Home Next Spring
The holiday season will be over before you know it, and it will be time yet again for New Year’s resolutions and house hunting season. If you’ve thought that next year is the year you want to buy a new home, here are a few things you should be doing right now: 1. Save If […]
