Are you planning to refinance your home? When you do this, the clock would also reset. What this means, is that you might actually be turning time as far back as 30 years even when choosing to refinance. What we suggest is that if you are just a couple of years away from paying your debt, refinancing is definitely not …
Frequently included in real estate contracts, a home sale contingency is a clause put in place to make the transaction of sale of a buyer’s home contingent or dependant. The contract can only move forward if the buyer’s house is sold by a specific date or gets terminated. Types of Home Sale Contingencies Home sale contingencies are of two types, …
The holidays are upon us, and they may affect your credit scores. One’s credit score could take a hit during the holidays in a number of ways. You may see a less than festive dip from overcharging and not paying your credit card bills in a timely manner or by being the victim of credit fraud. Your credit score can …
The year 2014 is just around the corner. What will it bring for the real estate market? This cannot be said with surety, but a lot of predictions are being made in this regard. Along with this, what lessons were learned in the year 2013? Were there any major projects that brought a substantial amount of change? We interviewed real …
The month of October witnessed many records being broken as Houston’s real estate market continues its phenomenal progress. Despite the fact that the year is nearing an end, the economy of the city is still strong. Mortgage rates have increased, but are still significantly lower than past values and so homebuyers are eager to use the situation to their full …
So you think you cannot become a homeowner just because you do not have enough down payment? No problem, there are a lot of ways with which you can help yourself obtain a loan. And in some cases, you might even acquire a home without paying any down payment at all. Sounds good, does it not? Let’s have a look …
Home decor can convey many different emotions – from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room. It’s important to …
As we kick off the holiday season, it’s that time of year when people gather together and give thanks for all they have. While the hustle and bustle of the season may have you feeling frazzled—especially if your home is on the market—it’s important to take a step back and remember that there’s still plenty to be thankful for. First …
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. All segments of the market—single-family homes, condominiums and multifamily rental—registered strong increases. The single-family index increased 14 points to …
