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Adewale Lawal rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (79 surveys)
LPT Realty, LLC
The Future of Houston: Investment Trends to Watch...
2 April, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Houston Living
Surge in Multifamily Developments Houston is experiencing a significant increase in multifamily developments, a response to the growing demand for housing driven by urbanization and demographic shifts... read more
Sara Englishbee rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (10 surveys)
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group
Unlocking Homeownership: New Credit Scoring Models...
2 April, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Are you dreaming of owning your own home? Well, starting in 2025, your path to homeownership might just have gotten a little smoother! That's right - lenders are shaking things up with the introductio... read more
Morgan Bazil
City Brix Realty
Unlocking Opportunities: Financial Assistance for...
2 April, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Owning a home is a dream for many, but navigating the financial aspects of purchasing can be daunting for some. Fortunately, there are programs available designed to provide assistance to aspiring hom... read more
Diana Walton
REALM Real Estate Professionals - West Houston
Mortgage Rates for Monday, April 01, 2024, in a M...
1 April, 2024| Home Builders, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Good morning, and welcome! My name is Diana. As always, thank you for visiting. For today, Monday, April 01, 2024, the national average: 30-year fixed mortgage rate trends is     6.88% 30-... read more
Chekiter Esther rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (9 surveys)
RE/MAX Fine Properties
IT'S TAX TIME - ARE YOU READY? 6 Home Deductio...
31 March, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, Property Taxes
Schedule A is the part of Form 1040 where you list your deductions, and the more deductions you claim, the more chances you have to misinterpret IRS rules. To save you the heartache of having a deduc... read more
Chekiter Esther rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (9 surveys)
RE/MAX Fine Properties
12 Biggest Surprises About Owning a Home
30 March, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Talk to any homeowner and they’ll probably tell you how excited they were when they first bought their home.  After they’ve lived there a while, they’re likely to tell you about... read more
Diana Walton
REALM Real Estate Professionals - West Houston
Mortgage Rates for Friday, March 29, 2024, in a M...
29 March, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, Home Selling
Good morning, and welcome! My name is Diana. Have a very Happy Easter. For today, Friday, March 29, 2024, the national average: 30-year fixed mortgage rate trends is     6.90% 30-year fixe... read more
Jennifer Yoingco rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (220 surveys)
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
The Essential Guide to Rapid Rescore: Boost Your C...
28 March, 2024| General, Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
In the fast-paced world of mortgage lending, understanding the intricacies of credit scores is paramount. Lenders have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a rapid rescore in turning loan d... read more
Adewale Lawal rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (79 surveys)
LPT Realty, LLC
Rental Property Tax Tips: Saving Big in Houston's...
28 March, 2024| Property Taxes, Mortgage & Finance, Education
Understanding Depreciation Benefits Depreciation is a powerful tool for rental property owners. It allows you to deduct the costs of buying and improving a rental property over its useful life, essent... read more
Diana Walton
REALM Real Estate Professionals - West Houston
Mortgage Rates for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in...
27 March, 2024| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Good morning, and welcome! My name is Diana. As always, thank you for visiting. Spring 2024 is here! For today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the national average: 30-year fixed mortgage rate trends is... read more
Servando Perez rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (21 surveys)
K1 Real Estate Group
Understanding Lifetime Caps in ARMs: A Buyer's Gui...
26 March, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Education
What is a Lifetime Cap?Picture this: You're at your favorite ice cream shop, where you usually pay $3 for a scoop. But this shop has a peculiar rule - the price can change every year. However, no matt... read more
Sara Englishbee rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (10 surveys)
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group
What's the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
26 March, 2024| General, Home Values & Recent Sales, Mortgage & Fi...
Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That ref... read more
Haley Guthmiller rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (3 surveys)
Full Circle Texas
Understanding How Buying a Home in Texas Can Impac...
26 March, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, Property Taxes
Owning a home is a significant milestone for many individuals and families. Beyond providing a sense of stability and belonging, homeownership can also offer financial benefits, including potential ta... read more
Shunta Antwi
Antwi Realty Co
What's the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
26 March, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Housing Market, Houston Living
There are a lot of factors the Fed considered in their recent decision and most of them are complex. But you don’t need to be bogged down by those finer details. What you really... read more
Rachel Campbell rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (31 surveys)
Rachel Campbell Realty, LLC
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Cos...
25 March, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy sav... read more
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