A buyer's primer
Molds are fungi, usually microscopic in size, that occur in nature in large quantities. They reproduce by releasing spores into the air that settle on surfaces and, under the right conditions, grow. Read more.
Anyone in the market for a house these days knows there's a dizzying array of choices when it comes to financing. Fixed-rate, 80/20 loans, jumbos … Read more.
In any economy, one of the best investments has always been real estate. You just can't beat the value of your own chunk of land and a nice house to go on it. Read more.
Bad credit is one of the primary reasons many consumers aren't able to buy a home of their own — or refinance their current mortgage to a more favorable interest rate. Knowing what lenders see when they look at your credit report is the first step. Read more.
The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. So it's important to learn as much as you can about the home and the condition of the property before you buy. Read more.
Since the days of the Texas Republic and Sam Houston, Texas has given its veterans land in recognition of military service. Read more.
For those seeking to get into their first home, barriers such as high downpayment and closing costs, the lending industry's credit-scoring system, and income-to-debt ratios can be daunting. Read more.
