The holidays are over, and you are probably feeling both relieved and morose. On the one hand, our schedules are freeing up, and we no longer have to worry about bringing the perfect side dishes and drinks to a seemingly endless stream of parties and get-togethers. On the other hand, the newfound quiet and routine… Read more »
It is easy to get lost in the excitement of buying a house — especially if it is your first time. After you spend months looking for the perfect home and finally find it, all you want to do is celebrate your looming homeownership. While it is important to take the time and bask in… Read more »
Owning a home is one of the best ways to build up equity. Every month, you are adding more money into your home, until you eventually have it completely paid off. And since homes typically appreciate in value, that means when or if you would like to sell it, you will stand to make a… Read more »
Buying a home is a major undertaking for anyone — but especially for those doing so for the first time. There are seemingly endless amounts of information, jargon, and requirements, and if you’ve never gone through the process before, it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are actually myriad benefits to being a first-time buyer, and… Read more »
Welcome back to another installment of Family Home Loan Texas’ community blog. The weather is going to start warm on Saturday and then cool down quite a lot on Sunday, so we have a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities this weekend. As mentioned in previous blogs, there are still lots of fun Christmas… Read more »
When you are purchasing a home, it can feel like there is an endless list of tasks and have-to’s before you even close. Purchasing homeowner’s insurance, for instance, is an important step that is both mandatory and will also protect you and your belongings from severe damage. Similarly, as you are buying a house, you… Read more »
Many of us would love a second home. Of course, our primary residences are comfortable home bases in which we live most of our lives, but there’s something to be said for owning property on the coast or in another city that we love. The thought of going through the house-buying process again or having… Read more »
As you are probably well aware, we are fully in the time of year where most family-friendly events have a Christmas theme. Even last week, most of the happenings we mentioned in our community blog were holiday-related. Luckily, the DFW Metroplex has a wide variety of fun events, so even if you do decide to… Read more »
For many, owning an investment property is a great way to generate passive income. After you put down the initial money to purchase it, you can either sit back and collect rent or you can spruce it up, wait for the property to appreciate in value, and then sell for a profit. While this certainly… Read more »
Refinancing a mortgage loan can be a helpful way to save money over a long period of time. If you plan on owning a home for a long time, there is a good chance that the initial terms of your mortgage — when you first got it — might not remain ideal over the years…. Read more »
