How Much House Can I Afford? Let’s Do the Real Math Together

One of the biggest questions I get from homebuyers (especially first-timers) is: “How much house can I actually afford?” It’s a great question — and the good news is, we can figure that out pretty quickly once we break it down. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a math whiz. I’ll walk you through…

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Will a Recession Hurt the DFW Housing Market? Let’s Talk Facts, Not Fear

With recent headlines focused on rising tariffs, inflation concerns, and slowing consumer confidence, the possibility of a recession is once again entering the national conversation. While a downturn is by no means guaranteed, the odds of a recession occurring this year have increased significantly. As usual, some media outlets are quick to speculate—and not always…

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25 Questions to Ask When Buying a House in Dallas/Fort Worth

Buying a Dallas or Fort Worth area, or any home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. It’s exciting but can feel overwhelming with all the details to consider. To help you make an informed decision, here’s a list of 25 Questions to Ask When Buying a Home. Let’s dive in! 1. What’s…

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12 Mortgage Red Flags That Could Cause Your Mortgage To Be Declined

Mortgage Red Flags: Property Issues that Could Derail Home Financing Whether you are buying a home for the first time or investing in a rental home, there is a huge chance that you will need a mortgage to finance that property. Most people who buy real estate don’t do it with their own money because…

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How to get the seller to subsidize and lower your mortgage payment

If you are shopping for a home, you may have noticed interest rates have changed a bit. Are you concerned about the current interest rates and how to lower your monthly mortgage payment? Yes, interest rates are higher now than they have been in the last couple of years, but it’s still a great time…

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2022- the Rules have changed in the mortgage business

The Mortgage Business has Changed in 2022 The mortgage business is changing in 2022 in a number of different ways. We are going to look at what is coming in 2022 for the mortgage business and the Real Estate business. Forecasting is not easy these days, especially when it comes to economics. For example, many…

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How does one spouse buy out the other in a divorce

Divorce and how to buy out or split the equity in the marital home. One spouse can buy the other spouse from the house they owned before marriage when the divorce decree states who will keep the house and how much equity will be divided. In other words, the existing spouse gives an offer to…

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