Welcome to a pivotal moment for prospective homebuyers eyeing the dynamic landscape of Dallas, the ninth most-populated city in the United States. Dallas is not just a city but a collection of distinct neighborhoods and communities, each offering unique advantages. Dallas neighborhoods have different vibes and attractions—from exemplary schools and bustling markets to gyms, museums,...
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The Mortgage Landscape in Dallas: Trends and Predictions for the Upcoming Year
Welcome to Dallas, a city where the real estate heartbeat is as dynamic and spirited as its people. As a central hub in the American housing market, Dallas offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges, especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding the intricacies of mortgages in Dallas is more than a financial decision; it’s about making a life choice in one of the most...
How to Find the Best Mortgage Brokers in Dallas, TX
Purchasing a home is a major life event. You don’t want to trust this investment to just anyone. It’s crucial that you take the time to compare your options so you can find the best mortgage brokers in Dallas, TX for your needs. Take these steps to thoroughly assess the lenders in your area.
Evaluate Your FinancesBefore you start connecting with Dallas mortgage lenders,...
Dallas Real Estate Market Outlook: Fall 2022
The Texas housing market is set to see continued growth in fall 2022 as the current economic expansion continues and job opportunities increase. The Lone Star State’s population continues to grow at a steady pace thanks to its diverse economy and low cost of living. Additionally, more Texans are looking for affordable housing options, which bodes well for the state’s...
Spring Mortgage Rate Overview
If you’re looking at buying a home this spring, it’s important to look at the mortgage rate that you could be getting. Rates are on the rise, which is leading to fewer mortgage applications being submitted.
The State of the Housing Market Understanding the housing market will make it easier to see what’s going on as a whole. Throughout Texas,...
DFW Mortgage Market Update February 16
The stock market recovered the loses from all of the gains from last week. So this pressured bond pricing but with a late-week rally, we are looking for improvement this week. Good news if you were pre-approved contact your lender to make sure you are still qualified.
Zillow is not the best resource for searching for homes. The database for homes is not updated in a timely manner....
Final 2017 DFW Mortgage Market Update
Final 2017 DFW Mortgage Market Update.
This week we saw an improvement in the bond market. While most bond traders were on holiday break but there was some volatility. We had a nice rally that saw rates improve by about an 8th of a percent.
We may see higher rates (still historically low). Rates may inch up, but it is still a great time to buy. Have a great holiday...
Year-End Planning and Possible Tax Implications
With the new tax reform, means that some advanced planning on your part could result in some financial savings. A new tax reform could be effective as early as January 1, 2018. It would impact rate brackets, capital gain rates, standard deductions, and a mortgage interest deduction.
Your Home Mortgage It looks like the Senate bill would leave current...
DFW Mortgage Market Update September 8th
Hurricane Harvey influenced the jobs report as well as the debt ceiling was raised to compensate for the storms that have hit the US. The technicals are looking a little bearish for bonds due to the North Korean bomb-test. Short week with the weather/political news caused the market to spike. Next week look for the technicals taking over. Bonds are poised for a reversal so please lock...
DFW Mortgage Market Update August 25th
This week we saw Trump discuss the NAFTA trade agreement and the Jackson Hole Symposium. We are at a 5.8 month supply nationally. In DFW we see a 1.2 month supply. As we head out of summer, we saw the home price index had appreciated 6.5% over the year.
The Jackson Hole Symposium did not discuss any details of the unwinding of the quantitative easing. The news about the NAFTA...