What To Expect from the Housing Market in 2023 The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s never happened before in a calendar year. This […]
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit is one […]
Community Holiday Festivals Across Dallas/Fort Worth Grab some hot cocoa and get in the holiday spirit by seeing “The Best Lights in DFW.” Although some days are warm, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas across DFW! Lights have been hung, trees adorned and presents wrapped in preparation for Old Saint Nick. While we patiently wait, what better way […]
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising […]
Uncategorized Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the […]
5 Inexpensive Ways To Upgrade Your Bathroom   Here’s an article from Realtor.com that suggests 5 easy inexpensive upgrades to your bathroom. Maybe you’re looking to upgrade for yourself or thinking about selling, here’s 5 areas to consider: Upgrade the faucet Install a new countertop Upgrade your storage Modernize your mirrors Make a statement with wallpaper Click here to read the full […]
Home Ownership What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young adults […]
Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professiona Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know what buyers are looking for and how to highlight any […]
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Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentives […]
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Sell Your House Before The Holidays   As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your […]
3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may benefit […]
3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008 With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there’s concrete data […]
Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know what […]
What is underwriting? Everything you need to know. You’ve found the house you want to buy. You’ve secured the money. You’ve even selected a lender to work with and guide you through the entire mortgage process. Now, what’s this about underwriting? What is underwriting? While many prospective homeowners have likely heard the term before, it’s not common to know what what underwriting means […]
Uncategorized Getting to the Bottom of these Rollercoaster Rates Let’s start with a graph: Source: https://www.rate.com/mortgage-rates This graph is almost exclusively peaks and valleys, no plateaus to be seen. Apologies if you strained your neck following along with all of the ups and downs. So what are you looking at? This charts the average weekly mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage from the […]
Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation? While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost of goods and services climb. […]
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach than you originally thought. Here’s why. The […]
Home Ownership The Long Term Benefit of Home Ownership Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, […]
Community Fall Festivals Across Dallas/Ft. Worth There’s no shortage of fall-inspired activities to do this season, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite fall festivals across DFW. September 22 was the official first day of fall, so everyone across Dallas-Fort Worth is in an autumn state of mind. There’s no shortage of fall-inspired activities to do this season, so we’ve […]