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Dawn Sarver
JLA Realty

Budgeting and Pre-Approval: The Key First Steps in...

8 May, 2025| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, yet many first-time homebuyers find themselves unprepared. Starting this journey without understanding can lead to un... read more

Eliane Sahakian
Real Broker, LLC

Win the House: How to Show Financing in Your Offer

6 May, 2025| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

1. Third-Party Financing (Most Common)This is by far the most popular option for Texas homebuyers. With third-party financing, you’re securing a mortgage through a traditional lender—... read more

Phillip Avery
eXp Realty LLC

FHA Loans: What You Need to Know

2 May, 2025| Mortgage & Finance, Education, General

Buying a home when you have little money saved and a less-than-perfect credit score might seem like a pipe dream, but it’s not. In many cases, a Federal Housing Administration loan can help. W... read more

William Onye
NB Elite Realty

Paused Your Moving Plans? Heres Why Its Time To Hi...

1 May, 2025| Mortgage & Finance, Moving & Storage, Home Buying

Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just werent great. Inventory was too low, prices were t... read more

Clayton Estrems rating star

4.99/5 (84 surveys)
Real Broker, LLC

Why Todays Foreclosure Numbers Arent a Warning Sig...

30 April, 2025| Mortgage & Finance, Education, Foreclosures & Inve...

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, its only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will strugg... read more

Dominique Gilford
eXp Realty LLC

Understanding Equity: Ownership, Wealth, & Financi...

28 April, 2025| Mortgage & Finance, Foreclosures & Investments

"Equity" is a multifaceted financial concept generally representing an asset or company ownership interest. In different contexts, equity can have various meanings. Still, its core idea revolves aroun... read more

Donna Harris
JLA Realty

Homebuyer Expenses To Plan For

28 April, 2025| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Home Inspections

Don't let home expenses catch off guard, be prepared. I can help you be in the know and have a plan. Let's connect! read more

Marysol Calvillo
Elite Properties

Why Did My Mortgage Payment Go Up? Homeowners Ins...

27 April, 2025| Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage & Finance, Property...

If you recently noticed your mortgage payment went up, and you’re scratching your head wondering why — you’re not alone. Many homeowners assume it’s because of rising property... read more

Marysol Calvillo
Elite Properties

?Por Que Subio Mi Pago de Hipoteca? Consejos de S...

27 April, 2025| Homeowners Insurance, Property Taxes, Mortgage & F...

¿Por qué subió mi pago de hipoteca? Lo que los propietarios de Texas deben saber ¿Notaste que tu pago de hipoteca subió y no entiendes por qué? No eres el &ua... read more

Angela Ritchey rating star

4.99/5 (53 surveys)
Coldwell Banker Realty - Bellaire-Metropolitan

Jumbo Loans and High-Value Property Purchases

24 April, 2025| Luxury Homes, Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

Are you dreaming of owning a luxurious estate, a waterfront mansion, or an exclusive urban penthouse? Financing these high-value properties requires more than a standard mortgage. In the context of up... read more

Donna Harris
JLA Realty

Steps To Start The Home Journey

23 April, 2025| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Housing Market

Embarking on the journey to your first home? Let's navigate the process together! From setting your budget to finding your dream home and securing financing, I'm here to guide you every step of... read more

David Gill rating star

5/5 (3 surveys)
Real Broker, LLC

Pending vs. Contingent: What's the Difference? Wri...

22 April, 2025| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General

Contingent First, there's contingent. Contingent means that a seller has accepted an offer. These listings are still active, so you can see them when you're searching online, for example. They could f... read more

Dominique Gilford
eXp Realty LLC

Homeownership to Achieve Your Long Term Financial...

21 April, 2025| Mortgage & Finance, Foreclosures & Investments

Are you to move into your new home and claim homeownership? We're sure you must have loads of plans to renovate your home, invite friends over to a party, and live the lifestyle you want.The question... read more

Alicia Loftin
The Sears Group

Pre-Approval Isn't Commitment - It's Clarity

21 April, 2025| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved ea... read more

Kristie Poldervaart rating star

5/5 (12 surveys)
FYI Realty - Katy

Little-Known Ways You Can Buy A House With No Down...

21 April, 2025| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education

Can you buy a house with no down payment? Yes, you can. “Paying 20% down is, quite frankly, a myth," says Karen Hoskins, vice president at NeighborWorks and bearer-of-great-news. "Most... read more

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