When you are trying to navigate buying a home, especially if it is your first time, there is a lot to juggle. From finding a realtor to making a bid on the perfect home, you surely have a full plate. Part of this process, that often gets overlooked, is how you are going to pay… Read more »
After some crazy weather over the past couple of weeks, it seems like we are finally settling into a stretch of nice, beautiful days. Of course, there’s always a risk of the temperatures plummeting (or soaring) and confusing all of us in North Texas, yet again. With that said, there’s no sense of worrying about… Read more »
It is always important to consider ways you can save money. It is admittedly difficult to stay on top of all of your finances and bills, especially now that so many things are automated. Even keeping track of all of your streaming services — we’ve all forgotten to cancel what was supposed to be a… Read more »
Well, we survived another stretch of extremely cold and precarious weather. Yes yes, it is winter, but this is North Texas, and we simply aren’t used to these conditions. Hopefully, you were able to get a snow day from work and enjoy a couple of days by the fire with your family. Even if you… Read more »
It is easy to sit back and imagine yourself sitting on beachfront property or in a cabin on an idyllic mountain. While the thought of owning your own vacation property certainly sounds perfect, it can admittedly feel daunting. After all, if you are still paying your mortgage on your primary residence, the thought of taking… Read more »
If you have never owned a home, the checklist of things you need to do before buying one in addition to what you need once you do can seem daunting. Luckily, there are many resources available to help you stay on track throughout the entire process. One particularly important element of homeownership is maintaining insurance…. Read more »
If you have a mortgage, you are certainly paying interest on it. This is true for all loans, as it incentivizes lenders to provide you with the funds you need. It also gives them security should the loan default. Long-term interest rates are primarily determined by the demand for U.S. Treasury notes, and they fluctuate… Read more »
It is almost the weekend, once again, so that means it is time for another community blog. We survived the snow and ice of last week, and now there is no sign the temperature ever dropped below fifty — oh the joys of living in North Texas. Now that there are no driving risks, this… Read more »
Reverse mortgages have gotten a bad reputation over the years, and a lot of it is rooted in myths and misinformation. This is particularly unfortunate because they are actually very helpful for those who qualify. They provide a way to free up necessary funds that can cover major expenses and can help you live your… Read more »
When you are in the market for a new home, the listed prices can seem dizzying. After all, not many of us have the cash to pay outright, so we turn to mortgage loans. Though these are incredibly helpful and necessary, even the down payment amounts can seem daunting. Though the payment for a conventional,… Read more »
