If you’re like many in North Texas, then your home takes up a significant part of your net worth. While this has always been viewed as a helpful way to grow wealth, it means that you cannot access these funds simply whenever. Unless you plan on selling your home, in order to use your home… Read more »
In this country, and in North Texas in particular, housing often plays an important role in a financial portfolio. As you age, it is important to make positive decisions with how you manage your money, and when a significant portion of your net worth tied up in your home, it can make things a bit… Read more »
Here in North Texas, we are about to enter into the hottest part of the year. While it has been manageable so far, there are still many more days left before the fall, and this weekend may be one of your last chances to really enjoy yourself before the slog that we call August. Thankfully,… Read more »
At our office, we love our city, and that means that when the weather is this nice, it is time to step outside. Before things become too hot to handle, this is the perfect time to really experience everything that the Metroplex has to offer, which is an endless amount of fun and entertainment. If… Read more »
When you decide to purchase a home, you need to take more things into account than just the listed price. Budgeting is an important step, and that means taking the time to figure out how much you will need to spend on things like home insurance and property taxes, which you might not currently have… Read more »
For many people, the idea of owning your own home means many different things. It means freedom to make improvements and changes to your home, and it also signifies a stable existence for you and your family. This change is not always the simplest for new homebuyers, however, so it can be helpful to talk… Read more »
While inflation peaked in June 2022, the inflation rate is still significantly higher than the Federal Reserve would like to see. That means that they are holding interest rates where they are for the time being, and we need to be prepared for what that entails. At FHL Texas, we know that high interest rates affect… Read more »
As we age, our homes become more than just a place to lay our head. They are places that hold your life, including all of those cherished memories, and if you want to continue living there after your retirement, you are certainly not alone. Many seniors are looking for ways to retire in place, and… Read more »
Housing in North Texas has become increasingly more expensive over the last few years, and that has made it more difficult for some seniors in the Metroplex to continue to afford living in their current homes. So, if aging in place is becoming tougher for individuals, what are some tools that are available to improve… Read more »
It’s finally spring here in North Texas, and that means that it is time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. There is a ton of events in Dallas going on every weekend during the spring, and this weekend is certainly no exception. When you are thinking about where to take your date (or your… Read more »
