If you’re financing a property purchase, you’ve probably come across the term points or discount points. Although there are other...

Getting pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage loan gives you more concrete information about what you can and can’t afford. Here’s...

You don’t want to spend too much on a property, but you also don’t want to lose out on the perfect place. That’s why you should do some...

You’ve heard the term fair housing, but what does it mean when you’re buying or leasing property? Here’s how the Texas Department of...

Buying a home is a big expense. But the purchase price is not the only cost to weigh as you search for a house. Here are some other...

Picture a home with a shady backyard overflowing with blooming flowers, chirping birds, and a spacious deck to enjoy it all. You might be...

Real estate buyers can submit offers for any amount, often with conditions that make their offer more or less attractive to sellers. So...

When it comes to finding homebuying help, you have to choose someone who is the best fit for you. So how do you find the right agent?...

You want to know as much as possible about the property you’re buying—it’s a big investment. Hiring a home inspector is a great way to...

Before you decide on a property, make sure the location is the right fit for you. Here are some questions to answer with your Texas...

When you purchase a house, you want to make it yours. You repaint walls, buy new light fixtures, and replace cabinet hardware and towel...

An important part of the homebuying process that you may never have heard of could help you land the home of your dreams. Here’s an...

Criminals are targeting homebuyers and stealing huge sums of money. If you’re not careful, you could be tricked into sending your entire...

There’s a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don’t care about getting it....

Buying a home isn’t a process to be rushed. Yet with all the variables that go into purchasing property—your existing finances, mortgage...

Purchasing a home is considered a stressful—though exciting—life event. There are a couple ways you can avoid that stress: Be...

Fifty years ago on April 11, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Title VIII of that legislation, known...

There aren’t many people who ask their REALTOR® to find them a house that backs up to railroad tracks or sits under a flight path. Buyers...

As a homebuyer or seller, an accepted contract is exciting. But hang on … the deal’s not done. Thankfully, if you’re working with a...

It’s nice having options, right? Especially when it comes to making a big purchase like a home. If you’ve started your home search by...