WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bankrate.com) – Texas has the second-highest closing costs in the country, according to Bankrate.com’s annual survey. On average, the origination and third-party fees on a [...]
AUSTIN (Texas Association of Realtors) – The Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) has announced an initiative to help more homebuyers take advantage of housing assistance programs and make [...]
TEXAS (Real Estate Center) – Just over 21,717 existing single-family homes were sold in Texas last month, roughly the same as a year ago, according to MLS data compiled by the Real Estate Center [...]
Starting August 1st I will begin a new video blog series. The Houston Association of Realtors created 61 short videos for consumers that are excellent. They are very informative and I am so [...]
Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction you ever undertake. If youa��re ready to buy a home, wouldna��t you prefer to work with the most qualified real estate [...]
a�? Mortgage Term a�� Mortgages are generally available at 15-, 20-, or 30-year terms. The longer the term, the lower the monthly payment if the same amount is borrowed. However, you pay more [...]
If youa��ve started looking for a home-and a real estate professional to assist you-your buyera��s representative may ask you to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement. What is this form? Why [...]
1. Find a real estate professional who will fit your needs. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. Ita��s critical that the practitioner you choose is both [...]
Look at every home through the eyes of a burglar. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that 2.1 million burglaries were committed in 2004. Not all of these situations involved forced [...]
If the latest technology and entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist.A� This is interesting information I got from the [...]