Houston Real Estate News
First Things First … Choosing Your New Neighborhood
With all of the tools available online and off for finding your new home, you can spend lots of time thinking about the type of house you want, planning how many bedrooms, what type of flooring, what appliances come with…
Pesky, But Potentially Costly Home Maintenance
If you’re new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or management office for now fall in your lap. Here…
Downsize to Upgrade
Whatever your reason for wanting a smaller home—empty nest, tired of cleaning, less mobile, closer to grandkids, moving from the suburbs to be nearer to work, single again—downsizing does not mean downgrading. In fact, when moving into less space, make…
Real Estate Terminology: Loan Types, the 4th in a Series
When it comes to real estate loans, you’ll find that there are many options. Figuring out which loan or loans are best for your new property purchase can be confusing, but we can help. Here are some types of loans…
Do you Want to Buy an Older House?
With many older neighborhoods experiencing revitalization, an older home might be a smart investment. So, whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to flip a house for cash, an older home in an established neighborhood might be perfect for you.…
Getting a Mortgage for Self-Employed
Prior to the new banking regulations, getting a home mortgage if you owned a business, worked freelance, on a contract, or were otherwise self-employed was possible, if complicated, using stated income, bank statements, and other alternatives to W2 income statements.…