Neighborhood Solar Guru Mike Finney

Season 2, Episode 8 – Relax, I Got This! Podcast In this episode, I speak with Neighborhood Solar Guru Mike Finney about solar energy.  Neighborhood Solar is the only true solar brokerage in Texas. They shop the entire solar market to make sure their customers make the best possible solar decision. They take an education approach withContinue reading “Neighborhood Solar Guru Mike Finney”

2023 Housing Market Forecast

Some Highlights From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, let’s connect so you understand where the housing market is headed in 2023. Sources: Free Buyer Guide Free SellerContinue reading “2023 Housing Market Forecast”

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains: “The desire for homeownership is strong. Many prospective buyers areContinue reading “Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future”

You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers. And withContinue reading “You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today”

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to risingContinue reading “Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today”

Top Tips to Save Money When Moving

Moving can be an expensive ordeal. Costs can add up fast and cause stress when money gets tight. Start preparing early. Before you begin, make a moving checklist that you can follow and adjust as needed while planning your move. Learn to move more affordably with some of these top tips to save money whenContinue reading “Top Tips to Save Money When Moving”

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioningContinue reading “What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices”

What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market. That means, movingContinue reading “What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.”

Uptown Funding — A Family Mortgage Brokerage with Steve and Dana Hakes

Season 2, Episode 7 – Relax, I Got This! Podcast In this episode I speak with Steve and Dana Hakes, the owners of Uptown Funding, a family-owned mortgage brokerage, which has been in business since 1999. Uptown can lend on 1-4 family properties all the way up to commercial properties, multifamily, office and retail centers. Steve isContinue reading “Uptown Funding — A Family Mortgage Brokerage with Steve and Dana Hakes”