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Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need to Know

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved toContinue reading “Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need to Know”

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008. One of the questions that’s on many minds, based onContinue reading “Have Home Values Hit Bottom?”

Restoring Wood Furniture

Among many cherished items in our homes, vintage wood furniture is a favorite of many. Whether we cherish them for monetary or sentimental value, we want to preserve and protect these pieces for however long we can. However, these antiques and family heirlooms can become worn and damaged with age and neglect. Our best optionContinue reading “Restoring Wood Furniture”

Damsel in Defense with Alisa Griffin

**Trigger Warning – this episode references abuse, human trafficking, and other situations that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised** In this episode, I spoke with Alisa Griffin about personal safety, not only for women but men as well. Alisa was a native of Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Virginia StateContinue reading “Damsel in Defense with Alisa Griffin”

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans. Today, the rateContinue reading “Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates”

3 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership While Renting

January 31, 2023 | Texas REALTORS® Staff You may not be ready to buy your first home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now. Here are three actions you can do while renting that will put you in a better position when you’re ready to buy. Test the Budget  You know all homeownership costs,Continue reading “3 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership While Renting”

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lieContinue reading “What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market”

Is It Time to Sell Your Second Home?

During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn’t only defined by price. In a recent article, Investopedia sharesContinue reading “Is It Time to Sell Your Second Home?”

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel confident throughout the homebuying process. Let’s connect soContinue reading “Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home”