Mortgage & Finance Articles

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Cos...
25 March, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
What Are Closing Costs? A recent article from Bankrate explains: “Closing costs are the fees and expenses you must pay before becoming the legal owner of a house, condo or townhome&n... read more
How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages?
25 March, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, Education
The Fed and Your Mortgage Rate: What You Need to Know Thinking about buying a home? Understanding how mortgage rates work is crucial. While the Federal Reserve doesn't directly set these rates, its ac... read more
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