Buying a Home in 2023
If you are planning to buy a home in 2023, there are some unique market factors to consider this year. You will also find that organization and financial preparedness, will make your experience significantly easier. Let’s talk about the 2023 housing market outlook for Texas home buyers and what you can do to be better […]
Negotiating in a Buyer’s Market: Home Buyer Guide
What are the advantages you have in a buyer’s market, and how can you get the best deal possible? Just last year we posted an article about “Competing in a Seller’s Market”, but since then some big changes have happened. We have seen a shift in the real estate market, giving the negotiating advantage to […]
When is a good time to buy a home?
When is a good time to buy a home? If you are dreaming about becoming a homeowner, knowing when to buy a home is likely a question on your mind. The truth is that the right time to buy a home is different for every person. You should consider your personal goals and financial readiness […]
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 […]
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 […]
How much is the down payment for a house in Texas?
If you are ready to start planning for your first home purchase… asking “How much is the down payment for a house?” is the right place to begin. You will need some savings as a new home buyer. So planning for the down payment and other upfront costs of buying a home is key to […]
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 […]
Buying a Home in the Spring
Buying a home in the spring can be a great idea for avoiding the market extremes of the summer and winter. Spring time is when the housing market begins to warm back up after the low inventory months of the winter. The summer months can be over crowded and a highly competitive time for potentially […]
Custom Down Payment Savings Plan
Developing a custom down payment savings plan can be a great first step toward becoming a future homeowner. Understanding both what you need to save and setting the time you can give yourself is key to making a savings plan that is just right for you. There are a few upfront costs to buying a […]
The Benefits of a VA Mortgage
The Benefits of a VA Mortgage The primary goal of the VA mortgage program is to make home ownership affordable for qualifying members of the US military and their spouses. There are a number of benefits that a VA mortgage provides in comparison to a conventional mortgage. These are a the benefits of a VA […]
