Undoubtedly one of the hardest tasks in purchasing a property, especially the first time, is getting your financial profile strong enough to be able to qualify for a mortgage. Getting that mortgage preapproval letter is key to being able to get out in the market and make strong offers. Hopefully you’ve found this resource…
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How much to save for down payment on a house?
There’s so much information out there sometimes its hard to get right down to the point so you have a clear goal to focus on. If you’re looking to buy a home then you’ve undoubtedly been thinking about how much to save for a down payment on a house. Even if you are eligible…
What is a mortgage escrow account?
If you didn’t put more than 20% down on your home you likely had to escrow your taxes and insurance to make your lender happy. Every year your lender will review your escrow account that was established when you closed on your home or property. If needed they’ll send you a bill every year…
How much should I save to get my Texas real estate license?
If you’re adding up costs to make a decision that’s a good thing. It means you know whatever you choose to do is going to cost you time and money, and you’re evaluating your resources. The list of what ifs can go on and on, but exactly how much do you need to…
Now's the Time To Get Involved: How to Find Your Super Neighborhood
Communities across the city are coming together to demand change, protection and accountability from leaders. There’s no better place to channel that energy than your local super neighborhood. Not only is it one of the only civic organizations that is actually a part of the City’s charter (meaning it’s a viable tool for accountability), it…
4 Tips to get your Texas real estate license, FAST!!
The hard work starts after you get the license, that’s the easy part. All you really need to do is focus on these 4 things to get your Texas real estate license, FAST!! The hard work starts after you get the license, that’s the easy part. All you really need to do is focus on…
5 Reasons to Use Professional Photos for Listings... And How to Get Them for Less
Pictures have never been more important than today. In a world inundated with social media and high definition photos, listings are in constant competition for views and time. Home buyers who searched for a home on the internet found photos to be among the most useful features of REALTOR® websites, according to the National Association…
The Privilege of Civic Engagement and Neighborhood Improvement
Civic duties are a shared responsibility predicated on the ability of everyone to participate equally. Over time unfortunately, the construct of the democratic process has become exclusionary. Time, for many people, is intrinsically tied to income. The ability to attend a public meeting during the day or take the time to participate in community activities…
5 Property Restrictions to Consider When Buying Real Estate in Houston
There are so many things to think about when buying real estate. Most of us get caught up in the common topics like location or financing, but we often don’t consider the property restrictions that come with real estate. These things aren’t required to be published and in a city with no zoning its…
Can you invest in real estate with no money?
“Real estate” Investing is a verb, meaning expending money with the expectation of achieving a profit by putting it into real estate. I get alot of calls with stories from the internet or family members and friends that go like this, “I heard you can”, or “Can you if you”. Now don’t get me…