With the high level of economic uncertainty that currently exists, first-time home buyers Houston may be wondering if they should be purchasing a home now. The answer depends upon several factors. Opportunities in the Housing Market for First Time Home Buyers Houston One factor to consider is how...
If you are among the thousands of people moving to Texas from California, Illinois, or New York (these are the top 3 states people are leaving in droves) or any other state or country, let me be the first to welcome you to our great state. According to a recent article that I just read, Texas...
Types of Loan Programs that Rock Mortgage has to Offer With all of the loan choices out there it can be very confusing and intimidating for the average consumer to pick a loan that best fits their needs. Below you will find a list of the most common loans that we, at Rock Mortgage, make in Texas:...
When you are purchasing or refinancing a home it is important to shop your mortgage rates among multiple companies to find the best deal. The mortgage industry is a highly competitive industry with each company trying to offer their best deal to earn your business over the others. If you play your...
According to a recent survey by Trulia, 2 in 5 people surveyed prefer new construction homes over pre-existing homes. I thought the number would have been much higher than that given all the common benefits associated with a new build and that the number of housing permits issued in Texas have...
Congratulations on starting your journey to becoming a new homeowner. Homeownership is a dream so many families hope to achieve, but if you’re not prepared it can quickly turn into a real headache of confusing terms, financial uncertainty and legally-binding paperwork. The decisions you make with...
In the final days of August 2017, Hurricane Harvey circled over South Texas dumping more than 20 trillion gallons of rain and displacing families from over 185,000 homes as flood waters rose above thresholds causing an estimated $97 billion in destruction alone1. As Houston continues to recover...
It is a common misconception for first time home buyers, or even home buyers who haven’t purchased in a while, to confuse their home inspection with their home appraisal. The assessments serve separate, but equally important roles in saving you money. Home Inspection In the beginning of the home...
Know your Credit Score! Credit Scores dictate which program you qualify for High Credit, Lower Rate Low Credit, Higher Rate Higher Credit, Lower Mortgage Insurance Get a Home Inspection by a Third Party! By knowing issues with the home that you are interested early into the process you can save...
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