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Full Circle Texas

Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

13 February, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

Using a 401(k) to buy a home is a personal decision that requires careful consideration. While it can be an option, there are several factors to keep in mind. Here are a few things to consider before... read more

Andrea Hagan rating star

5/5 (5 surveys)
One Property Grp

5 New Year's Resolutions You Can Still Start

13 February, 2024| Education, Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

New Year's resolutions are self-improvement goals, often underestimated but powerful enough to transform lives. Despite the skepticism surrounding them, here's the truth - it's never too late to embra... read more

Mei Jhih Massey
Texas United Realty

Financial Planners: Your Down Payment Allies

12 February, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, Education

Saving for a down payment can be a challenging endeavor, particularly when one is uncertain about the initial steps to undertake or the adequate amount to set aside for this financial objective. That&... read more

Diana Walton
REALM Real Estate Professionals - West Houston

Mortgage Rates for Monday, February 12, 2024, in...

12 February, 2024| Home Selling, Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance

Good morning. For today, Monday, February 12, 2024, the national average: 30-year fixed mortgage rate trends is 7.16% 30-year fixed FHA loan rate is &n... read more

Donna Harris
JLA Realty

Let's Get Qualified

12 February, 2024| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, Housing Market

Who here has been overwhelmed when it comes to buying a home? If you're not sure where to start, here's a few things that will help you qualify for a mortgage! Even if you're just starting to consider... read more

Sara Englishbee rating star

5/5 (10 surveys)
Home Sweet Home Real Estate Group

What's Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

12 February, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Housing Market, Education

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere... read more

Clarissa Woodward
Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA

Today's Mortgage Rates for a 30 Year FHA Loan

12 February, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Education

? Considering a home purchase? Today's mortgage rates for a 30-year FHA loan are around 6.25%! ? But did you know, with many homes available for rent at lower costs than mortgage payments, it's essent... read more

Shannon Geer
RE/MAX Fine Properties

What is Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

12 February, 2024| Mortgage & Finance

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Like most people, are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve hea... read more

Kris Cain
Cain & Company

Navigating Mortgage Options: Buydown Interest Rate...

10 February, 2024| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...

Buydown Interest Rate: A buydown interest rate is a financing strategy where the borrower, seller, or lender pays additional upfront points to reduce the interest rate and monthly payments for a spec... read more

David Gill rating star

5/5 (3 surveys)
Real Broker, LLC

Can You Get a Home Loan After Bankruptcy? WRITTEN...

9 February, 2024| Mortgage & Finance, Home Buying, General

How Long Until You Can Buy a Home? One big question a lot of people have is how long after bankruptcy can they buy a home? If you want to get a mortgage, your bankruptcy has to be discharged. A discha... read more

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