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 […]
Inflation could mean your house is underinsured. Here’s why
With home construction costs continuing to soar due to issues with the supply chain, labor shortages, and worsening natural disasters, many homeowners could be left underinsured. During periods of rapid inflation, the cost to rebuild […]
How much home can you really afford?
Both your income and your debt determine how much house you can afford. Mortgage lenders plug these figures into certain calculations and ratios to come up with the loan amount they’re willing to offer. […]
This is the #1 long-term risk for real estate investing
Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant that owning investment properties is not for the faint […]
These US metro areas have the most million-dollar homes
Though home prices have risen significantly over the past two years, paying $1 million or more for a house may still seem excessive to most Americans. However, just because million-dollar homes aren’t common throughout the […]
The 15 best places to retire in Texas
Not only does Texas offer fiscal incentives (did someone say “no state income tax”?), affordable housing, and a low cost of living, but it’s also the second most diverse state in the country and boasts cities and […]