Archives: March 2021

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes:“The idea of a place of one’s own...

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what...

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the...

2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsThere are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape.Here’s a little clarity when...

Double Oak One Story Home with Guest House!

125 Knob Hill Lane, Double Oak, TXGet Directions Click HereOPEN HOUSE Sat, 2:00PM to 4:00PM DescriptionPhotosMaps & LocalSchoolsPrint$ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS | 2 full baths BATHROOMS | 2331...

Lantana home on golf course!

9105 Cypress Creek Road, Lantana, TXGet Directions Click HereOPEN HOUSE Sat, 2:00PM to 4:00PM DescriptionPhotosMaps & LocalSchoolsPrint$ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS | 3 full, 1 half baths BATHROOMS...

Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you...

Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price

For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure...

Should We Fear the Surge in Cash-Out Refinances?

Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar amount of cash-out refinances was greater in...

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards...