Real Estate as an Investment
Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has given an unexpected financial boost to many homeowners during a challenging time. However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership […]
Finding the Right Home for Right Now
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would […]
Homebuying 101: What’s a Seller’s Disclosure?
In many residential sales, sellers are required to provide information about the condition of the property, which benefits both the buyer and seller. It’s Required by Texas Law Sellers of a single-unit residential property are required to provide a seller’s disclosure notice to a buyer. The notice details what the sellers know about the property […]
Everything You Need to Know about iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now established players, like Zillow, are starting […]
HOMEBUYING 101: WHAT’S THE POINT OF MORTGAGE POINTS?
If you’re thinking about financing a property purchase, you’ve probably come across the term points or discount points. Although there are other meanings, most often these terms refer to prepaid interest, with one point equal to 1% of your mortgage loan. Lenders offer borrowers the opportunity to purchase points on their mortgage, which means you’re […]
Introducing the Styles We Love…
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve around soothing color palettes, cozy character, […]
Home Buying 101: 7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
If you are planning to apply for a mortgage loan, it is time to give your credit score some serious attention.
New Home Builders in DFW
As home sales soar in Texas, some new home builders have become like couture fashion designers. Their names are synonymous with craftsmanship, design, innovation, and elegance. They are sought after to create a house that is not only a home, but a conversation piece. From Midlothian, Mansfield, and Burleson on the Southern end of the […]
Investing in Residential Real Estate
Investing in real estate is one of the most talked about subjects online, at the coffee shop, and in the breakroom. With the onslaught of DIY and HGTV series glamorizing the world of real estate investing, it’s no wonder many people are trying their hand at it. If you are curious about jumping into this […]
Relocating to Dallas
What do US News, Time, Niche, The Crazy Tourist, USA Today, and Parenting all have in common? They have all listed DFW area cities as some of the top cities to live in America. From Allen to Mansfield, many North Texas cities lay claim to this title because of jobs, low cost of living, and […]
