Currently, we are experiencing some of the lowest mortgage rates in history. What are the top 5 economic factors that influence Dallas mortgage rates? What causes mortgage rates to rise and fall? Which governmental policies and economic indicators affect the rates that mortgage lenders offer to borrowers? First of all, it is important to explain…
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Life is a little different right now. COVID-19 has put a lot of business on hold. Despite that, the mortgage business is very busy. With interest rates at historic lows, many homeowners are jumping on the opportunity to refinance their home loans to lower their payments, shorten their terms, and/or access their home equity. But…
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Megan* and Andrew* had an exciting year. Soon after getting married, Megan got an incredible job offer from a tech company headquartered in Frisco, Texas, so the couple moved from Houston. They decided to rent for the first year to get a feel for the area and see in which neighborhood to make a permanent…
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Congratulations on getting pre-approved for a mortgage! You are one step closer to purchasing your dream home! Your mortgage approval is quite an accomplishment, but it is too soon to get comfortable and complacent. There is still a lot to be done before signing the final paperwork and getting the keys to unlock the door.…
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Are you getting ready to buy a new house or refinance your existing home? Have you tried the Google search “mortgage company open now near me” only to be disappointed and frustrated by the lack of traditional funding sources accessible at convenient times? When house hunting on weekends, sometimes you don’t want to wait…
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The kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether you just bought a home, or you have lived in your home for a number of years, chances are you will want to give your kitchen an update at some point during your residency. The look and function of your new kitchen should reflect your…
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When looking to buy a house, you can take prequalification one step further and apply to get a preapproval for your next home loan. This will give make you an even more attractive buyer to sellers in a competitive home market. Prequalification gives you an estimate of your home loan terms and monthly payments. Preapproval…
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As a home owner did you know: Indoor air is typically 2-5 times MORE toxic than outdoor air? Here are some tips for home owners to improve a home’s air quality and reduce indoor pollution. 1. Keep indoor air clean. Open your windows and doors as much as possible to ventilate. Use green plants…
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