What motivates people to buy their first home? Ask 100 different people and you may get 100 different answers, from building equity to having more space to start a family. Buying a home is an exciting time for millions of…
If you’re preparing to buy your first home in the Houston area or nearby and are seeking a loan program that requires a low down payment, your loan officer might suggest an FHA loan. The FHA mortgage program has been…
We all know how home prices in the area have been climbing and in 2016 it was no different for Travis County and surrounding areas. As for 2017 we saw the first conforming loan limit increase in a decade. Historically,…
As it relates to Austin real estate, we’re pretty certain you’ve heard someone say to you, “You’d better buy a home now because it’s probably the best time to buy!” or some such similar phrase. There could be multiple reasons…
You’re probably not very surprised to learn that real estate values in Austin and the surrounding areas rose again last year. According to the Austin Board of Realtors, home values increased by a respectable 7% from the previous year for…
For first time home buyers here in the Greater Austin area, they might find themselves in somewhat of a state of sticker shock. Home values are still on the rise and this can keep some out of the home…