A comprehensive list of reasons why owning a home is one of the best financial decisions of your life.
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A quick bullet-point summary of the costs of owning a home.
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A video from the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ann Harris.
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Top financial reasons why owning a home is better than not owning one.
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Buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings. Here’s why.
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It’s no only about price, but also about the long-term cost of your home.
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Your must-haves, should-haves, and absolute wish list.
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Conclusions from a recent report entitled “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership.”
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Looking into 2018, rent is expected to continue growing. More widespread rent growth could mean home buying demands stay high, as renters who can afford it move away from the unpredictability of rising rents toward the relative stability of a monthly mortgage payment instead.
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Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. But what about if you were able to take advantage of one of Freddie Mac’s or Fannie Mae’s 3%-down programs?
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The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power.
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98% of people start their search online, and 89% call a real estate agent as a result. That's practically everyone. Here's why you will need to choose a real estate agent.
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You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.
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It’s highly recommended that you work with your lender to get pre-approved before you begin house hunting. Pre-approval will tell you how much home you can afford and can help you move faster, and with greater confidence, in competitive markets.
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Closing costs are typically between 2 & 5% of your purchase price. We tell you what those are.
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So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home’ and you've finally found it! The price is right and, in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!
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Interest rates are projected to increase heading into 2019. The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Here's a good forecast.
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The combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year.
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