Getting a pre-qualified loan for a mortgage is an important step when buying a home. The process varies slightly by the mortgage company. However, there are some basic ABCs that you will want to follow.

Affordability: What Can You Afford? You have to determine what you can afford regarding a housing payment. This includes not only the mortgage payment but also the home...

There’s a lot that you should know about a Homeowners Association (HOA) and how it affects not only your home purchase but also property value. It can be a great feature, but knowing what it will offer and how it will constrict you is of the utmost importance.

What is an HOA? HOAs is an association that has a board and a set of rules as to what “can”...

Selling a home can be almost as daunting as buying a new one, especially for a first-time seller. If you are a home seller, you likely have a ton of questions about the process, especially if you have a mortgage on the property. Let’s go through some commonly asked questions and how to work with your current lender.

Frequently Asked Home Seller...

The housing market in Dallas-Ft. Worth is so hot, it can be stressful and even depressing for those looking to buy a new home. Here’s just a few of the challenges we’re hearing from those in market.

June is National Safety Month, and this week the focus is on ergonomics. Summer is a great time to buy a house. And along with a new home comes moving which can be a significant pain in the back.

Even if you are hiring a mover, you will still be lifting objects during the move. Here are tips (from the National Safety Council) on how to keep from stressing and hurting your...

Frank Reed from SimpleHouseDeals.com explains how to use “soft money” to help you buy the house you want. Simple House Solutions allows you the flexibility to search for the right property. His team is constantly building their property list with properties that are great as the primary home or an investment. Frank does the hard work up front to help you get conventional...

Fifty years ago, it was common for young people to live at home with their parents until they were married. If they didn’t get married, they sometimes never left home. Couples also tended to get married at a younger age – sometimes just as a way to escape their parents. They also did not generally live together prior to getting married. This meant that when young people got...

When the need for insurance adjustment arises on damages to the home, many people are lost without help from a company that understands the needs of real people. The job of an insurance adjuster is to assess damages and recommend courses of action for equitable repairs. The truth is, many homeowners are entranced by the sales techniques and promotions of companies that do not have their best...

Paying property taxes is simply a necessary aspect of being a homeowner. Whether you pay your property tax bill outright on your own each year or you make escrow payments to your lender each month, this is an expense that can truly be a drain on your budget. Many homeowners see a slight adjustment in their property tax bill each year, but some have experienced very large increases. Such large...