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Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell: Learn from a Dallas Mortgage Lender

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Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains:

“Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. It represents the...

10 Reasons Why Dallas is a Great Place to Invest in a Home

Buying a Home in Dallas - The Tuttle Group

In the heart of Texas, Dallas continues to be an opportunity for real estate investors and homebuyers alike. Over the past decade, the Dallas real estate market has gained substantial momentum, evolving into a hotbed for property investment. This vibrant city, with its strong and diverse economy, burgeoning job opportunities, and promising investment returns, attracts those looking to make a...

How to Find the Best Dallas Mortgage Lender

Buying a home is one of the most exciting times of your life. To make the process as smooth as possible, you’ll want to search for the best mortgage lenders in the Dallas, Texas, area. A top-notch mortgage lender who understands the Dallas housing market can help you find the best loan for your unique needs. Before embarking on your house-hunting adventure, follow these tips for finding...

10 Tips for Getting Mortgage Pre-Approval

10 Tips for Getting Mortgage Pre-Approval - The Tuttle Group

When beginning your search for a new home, having a mortgage pre-approval letter allows you to accurately determine the price range for homes you can afford. Pre-approval also demonstrates to sellers that you’re committed to purchasing a home. We’ve compiled a handful of tips to help you obtain and maintain your mortgage pre-approval letter.

Maintain Accurate...

5 Things All New Homeowners Should Know

5 Things All New Homeowners Should Know - The Tuttle Group

Being a first-time homeowner is an exciting experience and a big step in life. With all the aspects involved in the process, along with the variety of homes and home buying options, there are a few things new homeowners should know about buying a home in the current market.

Determine What You Can Afford

Before you begin looking for a new home, it’s important to set an ideal price...

What Is A Mortgage?

What is Mortgage - The Tuttle Group

To sum it up in a few words, a mortgage is a tool to become a homeowner. Mortgages will vary depending on different factors like your down payment, interest rate, and the length of the loan, also known as the term. Before we get further into the anatomy of a mortgage, there are a few terms that you’ll need to know. We’ve included a few basic words, but we recommend that you take a...

How Will My New Mortgage Affect My Credit Score?

How Will My New Mortgage Affect My Credit Score - The Tuttle Group

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you may have some reservations about the impact such a massive purchase will have on your credit score. Home prices are higher than ever and are expected to continue to rise between 2% and 6% over the next few years. This means the home loans you take out are going to be even larger than you may have anticipated, and we all know how large loans...

7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Home

7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Home - The Tuttle Group

As a homeowner, there are certain things in your home you should be familiar with for safety and maintenance reasons.  In fact, you really should know these like the back your hand whether you own a home or rent.  You never know when disaster will come calling!

If a washer fails on your bathroom sink and springs a leak, do you know where the location of...

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