Everything to assist in the home buying process
It’s summertime, and in Texas, that means it’s HOT! Or is it? Maybe there are areas of Texas that aren’t as miserably hot as we all assume (particularly those non-Texans out there). That leads to our question of the day…what part of Texas has the coolest summers? The...
So, you’ve finally decided to buy a home, but like many other potential homebuyers, you may be wondering whether you should work with a realtor or not to find your dream home. Of course, one of the main reasons why thousands of homebuyers hire a realtor when buying a...
The first step to any successful home purchase in Texas is choosing the right local mortgage lender for your home buying needs. While most first-time homebuyers opt for lenders that offer them great rates, you should go for a lender that is willing to offer you a...
Just like any other state in the coastal region, Texas is subject to multiple occurrences of floods and tornadoes. With an average occurrence of 132 tornadoes per year, Texas is touted to be the “Tornado Capital” in the US. This frequent occurrence of tornadoes in the...
Texas is a state of stark weather contrasts: searing heat, blinding wind, bone-numbing cold, and don’t forget those tornadoes, hailstorms, hurricanes, and occasional blizzards. However, there are plenty of places in the Lone Star State that ideally balances these...
With tens of thousands of people moving to Austin, TX, the crime rate in the city is on the rise. And if you are mulling over a move to Austin, you may be concerned about the security of this metro area, especially if you keep late nights. While there may be few...
You’ve probably heard the old adage that buying land is never a bad investment. In light of recent events and the changes in our economy, you’re probably asking yourself if that is still true. Is buying land in Texas still a good investment? Buying land in Texas...
Austin, Texas is, no doubt, one of the fastest-growing populations and economies in the US. But with the Austin area projected to be home to around 1 million people by the end of 2020, you may be wondering which places are safe or dangerous to live in Austin. While...
Texas is a great state to live in. So why are houses cheaper here than other places? As a mortgage broker, people ask me that all the time. They see home prices in California and can’t believe someone paid so much. Why is it different here? Historically...