More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more…
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Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In. Today’s home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type…
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold. Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether…
3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers
3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your…
3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize: This summer might actually be the best time to…
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An…
Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and…
What to Know Before Buying New Construction
“It Seemed Like Such a Good Deal”: What to Know Before Buying New ConstructionBy Mary Beth Harrison | Dallas Native Team Buying new construction can feel like a dream. Everything is shiny and new, the model homes are beautifully staged, and the idea of being the first person to ever live there is pretty appealing….
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market? If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than…