Buying a house is the American dream, right? That is the idea that has always been talked about. While, it can be a dream fulfilled and a good investment, it can also be a long-term burden that turns into a financial disaster. Because of that one needs to make sure they do not become house … Continued
Since reaching near all-time lows, mortgage interest rates have jumped to over 6% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. That’s a pretty substantial increase in less than one years, and it makes affordability a bigger issue for many home buyers. But on the flip side, higher interest rates likely mean falling home prices, which until recently have … Continued
Buying a house is likely to be the largest financial transaction of your life. In 2023 it’s getting more and more costly with home prices still rising and interest rates going up. That leads to buyers needing to cut costs and save money anywhere they can. Read on, then, to discover 4 hacks to save … Continued
Each year, we see new design trends and concepts crop up and the further adoption of technology into how buyers and builders are choosing to assemble their new homes. To better understand what is going on in the world of home design and decoration in Texas, here are 4 popular design trends in our area’s … Continued
Shopping for a home is exciting. You spend time looking at amazing photos of homes, dreaming about your future life there. You can see the kids swinging under the tree and the many cups of coffee shared among friends in the kitchen. Once you get into the thick of home shopping, you might be surprised … Continued
When you think of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), you probably think of food safety and meat-processing plant inspections. But did you know the USDA is also in the business of home loans? The USDA loan program was formed to help families in rural areas become homeowners in order to create strong communities … Continued
Do you want to know where to find moving boxes? We are going to go over the best places to find or buy boxes to move as well as where you can find them cheap or even for free. Moving from one home to another brings many important but monotonous tasks that you need to … Continued
How long does the process of buying a house take? The short and not-very-helpful answer is anywhere from six weeks to six months or more. There are so many variables involved – local market conditions demand and level of inventory interest rates if one is shopping for the perfect house your offer and how strong … Continued