Can you afford a home despite rising mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers may be in for serious sticker shock when preparing […]
Considering selling your home to an ‘iBuyer’? Read this first
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to buy homes en masse. iBuyers usually offer slightly […]
The ultimate guide to buying a first home in Texas
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous growth in home sales thanks to the robust Texas […]
Bought a home with undisclosed flaws? Sue the inspector, not the seller
Your new home has a septic tank instead of being connected to the sewer. Or, something ominous is lurking underneath your floorboards, like termites, rodents or mold. Your first thought as you watch sewage […]
10 expenses that new homebuyers often forget to budget for
After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, such as moving costs, new furniture, and of course, ongoing expenses such as your mortgage. Although it may seem like many of […]