The Smartest Way to Buy or Sell a Home

Property taxes are coming up soon and now is the time to take steps to avoid overpaying your taxes!  Have you reviewed the local appraisal district's website to make sure that you are taking all of the exemptions for which you may be eligible?  Many of the forms that you may need to file for exemptions are ...

I have been writing about checking your credit report to verify accuracy and obtaining your credit score.  This review will not impact your score as an inquiry. Maybe you are just a little curious as a first time home buyer about how to obtain your free report. Each of the three credit reporting agencies is obligated by law to provide a free ...

There are several things that you as buyer can do to prepare for the purchase of a home.  Many are straight forward and will expedite the entire closing process.Have you begun a savings account to make your down payment?  If you haven’t now is the time to begin.  FHA loans may require as little as 3.5% down.  A ...

Have a home in mind and wondering if you will make it under the wire to take the $8,000 tax credit? There are a few things to keep in mind. You must not have owned a home in the previous three years. The purchased home must be your principal residence. The full $8000 Tax Credit may be available to buyers who make less than $150,000 for ...