Rent or Buy? What’s Right for You?
For many Americans, purchasing a home was a measure of financial success for decades. After the subprime mortgage crisis, people realized buying isn’t always smart but now it seems like we’re taking it to the other extreme. You need to understand the reasons for both to make the proper decision. Normal buying pros: You eliminate […]
In Case Disaster Strikes
Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires have affected numerous locations across the country. Learn the types of disasters that are likely in your community and the local emergency, and shelter phone numbers, websites, and plans for each specific disaster. So what should you do if your home and community is hit by a natural disaster? […]
Conserving Energy During a Polar Vortex
Winters can get expensive when it comes to energy costs. The amount of energy required to heat your home increases when temperatures drop. The greater the difference between the temperature outside and the thermostat setting inside, the harder your heating system will work and the more energy it will use. This is true even if […]
How to Become a Homeowner in Texas
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a house in the Lone Star State, you’ll need to go through a lot of steps. In this article, we provide an overview of how to become a homeowner in Texas. Budget You need to know exactly how much home you can afford before you begin your home search. […]
Why find the best mortgage rates in Austin?
For the past decade, the capital city of Texas has been gaining in popularity as a great place to live and work. Austin has received accolades from organizations across the country ranging from “Live Music Capital of the World” to “Number 1 place in the US to start a business” to US News and World […]
Texas Home Mortgage Loans
You can find quite a few types of home loans in Texas. Understanding what’s available can help you review your options to get an idea of what options might work best for you and your family. Of course, Lone Star Financing is happy to help you find the right home loan! In the meantime, why not review your home loan options?
How to Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
Every part of the world is susceptible to natural disaster, as we’ve seen in the USA this year. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires have affected numerous locations across the country. Learn about the types of disasters that are likely in your community and the local emergency, and shelter phone numbers, websites, and plans for […]
What You Need to Apply for a Home Loan
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer in Texas, or are an empty nester ready to downsize, you’ll need to complete a lot of steps before you consider talking with a lender. There are many things you’ll need to do to get ready to buy a home. It can be overwhelming. It might sometimes feel like […]
Buying a Home? You’ll Need Insurance.
It’s overwhelming to think about the numerous types of insurance available during the home buying process. You already have so much to do between packing, scheduling movers, and closing on your home. Do you really have to jump through more hoops? Unfortunately, yes. No sensible car owner would drive without insurance, so it figures that […]
Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes
No one wants them to happen, but disasters can occur anywhere at any time—especially during hurricane season and wildfire season. To endure an already stressful situation a little more easily, you should prepare not only an emergency kit, but also an evacuation plan for your family. No matter whether you need to evacuate or shelter […]
