Home Closing Basics
Everyone’s home search is different. Some buyers fall in love with the first home they see, and others have wish lists that are harder to satisfy. Buyers typically make their decisions based on...
View ArticleQualifying for a Better Mortgage Interest Rate
You may not know it, but the interest rate you’ll pay for your home loan depends on a number of different factors. Changing any one of these factors can help not only make you a better candidate for a...
View ArticleTop Mistakes of Home Buyers
The process of buying a home is one that you need to engage in with your head as well as your heart. You can’t make impulsive decisions when buying a home or you may find that you make a poor...
View ArticlePending Home Sales Reach Highest Level in One and a Half Years
The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) is showing yet another sign of strength in the housing market. Recent data is showing that pending sales (home sales with a signed contract but have not...
View ArticleWhy Getting Pre-Approved is Important While House Hunting
It is easy to get swept up in the excitement of shopping for a new home, especially when it is your first. It is fun to tour open houses and get a feel for what is on the market that might feel like...
View ArticleHome Purchase Loan Tips
If you are thinking about purchasing a new home, don’t wait until you find the perfect home to get prequalified! Make sure your credit is healthy and find out how much you can qualify for before you...
View ArticleHow Do I Pre-Qualify for a Mortgage?
Meeting with a mortgage lender to get pre-qualified is an important step in the home buying process. While many potential homebuyers are tempted to view homes for sale online, drive neighborhoods, or...
View ArticleWhy Does Your Realtor Want You to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Have you ever tried to visit a home on the market for sale, only to be told by a real estate agent that they won’t show you the property until you have a mortgage pre-approval? You might view this as a...
View ArticleHouston Housing Market Remains Tight Mortgage Pre-Approval Key
The Houston housing market continued to rise last month as the Houston Association of Realtors reported that home sales rose 8.3 percent year-over-year, with February single-family home sales totaling...
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