Homes

Top Mistakes Homebuyers Make

Top mistakes homebuyers make Buying a home is no simple process. Mistakes are often made at many steps along the way. If you're better prepared for these mistakes then you'll be...

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Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance Your Mortgage

Now that interest rates are back to a lower rate in Texas, many homeowners are starting to take advantage of this opportunity to refinance their home’s mortgage.  However, refinancing may not be for everyone and it depends heavily on your personal situation. This is why it is important to understand exactly why now’s a good time for refinancing your mortgage.
Texas Dream Home - VA

How A VA Loan Can Help Put You In The Texas Home Of Your Dreams

VA Loans and Relocating to Wondrous Texas Residences

 

VA Loans and Attaining a Marvelous Lone Star State Place of Residence

 

Purchasing a comfortable and contemporary home anywhere in the United States can be an amazing feeling. It can feel particularly amazing to purchase one in the Lone Star State. Texas is a haven for gorgeous scenery, friendly faces and the whole nine yards. If you’re a veteran who has proudly served your homeland, then you may be in luck in the home purchase department. That’s because you may be able to take advantage of the VA loan track. These mortgage loans are ones that are set up by the highly regarded United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

 

property value

What Makes Your Property Value Go Down?

Like all other commodities, property values rise and fall according to supply and demand.  In an economy where most of the working-age people are employed, renters feel financially secure enough to buy their first home. Existing homeowners use their home equity to upgrade, so they put their home up for sale and buy a home that is closer to their dream home.  Retired homeowners often downgrade, move to a retirement community, or move to an area closer to their grown children.  And so it goes.  This is an economy that produces the movement of home sales, and the increased home prices reflect the home buying cycle.
 

Title Company Deed Signing

What Does a Title Company Do?

Home buying may bring you the excitement of something to call your own. It also takes many steps to protect you and any lender or mortgage company on which you...

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Loan on a house or condo

Is It Better to Take Out a Loan on a House or a Condo?

If you are looking to take out a loan for a new property, it can be overwhelming. After all, a loan on a house or a condo can be a great decision. However, it is crucial that you evaluate the pros and cons of each. That way you can get the loan for the type of home that suits your family’s needs. Here is what you should consider when embarking on this decision:

Pros and Cons of Taking Out a Mortgage for a Home in an HOA Community

As with most things in life, there are plenty of advantages and disadvantages to living in a community governed by a homeowners association (commonly abbreviated as HOA). Aside from lifestyle considerations, financial considerations are also important. Living in an association typically requires the payment of membership dues on a monthly or annual basis. Certain types of housing, such as condominiums, are almost always governed by an association while single-family homes are only part of an association some of the time.

 

Home Ownership Tips: The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Home Heating and Cooling Bills

Every homeowner knows that paying for a home goes beyond simply preparing a check for the mortgage on a monthly basis. You must set aside some money for upkeep, maintenance, as well as utilities like heating and cooling to make your home comfortable. In Texas, electricity bills are always high throughout the year and highest during summer. Therefore, homeowners in Texas are constantly looking for ways to cut back their energy consumption and bring down their heating and cooling bills. This guide will equip you with 10 actionable ways to lower your heating and cooling bills.