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3 Different Types of Loan That Will Negatively Impact Your Ability to Get a Mortgage

Posted OnAug 17, 2016

A good credit rating is built on a number of financial factors including paying your bills on time and the length of your credit history, but loans can also be a source of bolstering your credit score in a positive way.

Can You Get a Mortgage after a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge? Yes – But You’ll Have to Wait

Posted OnAug 16, 2016

If you're currently undergoing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and are wondering how this will impact home ownership, here are the basics on this type of bankruptcy and what it may mean for you.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 15, 2016

Posted OnAug 15, 2016

Last week's economic news included reports on job openings, retail sales and recurring reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Job openings and hiring increased, which provided further evidence of stronger economic conditions. Retail sales were flat in July, new unemployment claims dropped and mortgage rates changed little.

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Buying a Home This Summer? Use These Four Tips to Uncover Hidden Flaws and Issues

Posted OnAug 12, 2016

In a hot market it's easy to be blinded by the competition and succumb to the pressure to make an offer on a home before you've adequately assessed it. If you're looking to buy a home this summer, use these four tips to uncover hidden flaws before you put your offer in.

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Thinking about a ‘Fixer Upper’? Understanding the Balance Between Purchase and Reno Costs

Posted OnAug 11, 2016

Fixer uppers can come with huge price benefits and opportunity, as well as problems. Make sure you understand what you're getting yourself into before you purchase a home that needs significant restoration.

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Need a DIY Summer Project? How to Paint Your Home’s Exterior in a Weekend or Two

Posted OnAug 10, 2016

If you want something hands-on to do this summer, look no further than the outside of your house. There are many reasons to refresh the paint job on your house, including increased protection against weathering, and increased curb appeal. Whatever your reason, read on to learn just what you'll need, and need to do, to paint your home's exterior.

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Three Key Points to Remember When Investing in a Cottage or Waterfront Getaway

Posted OnAug 09, 2016

If you're looking to invest in a cottage or waterfront getaway, there are three key things to keep in mind throughout your search.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 8, 2016

Posted OnAug 08, 2016

Last week's economic reports included construction spending, personal income, and multiple reports on employment. Freddie Mac's mortgage rates survey and new jobless claims were also released.

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JUST SOLD in Knightsgate, Village of Sterling Ridge

Posted OnAug 06, 2016

14 Pine Lodge Place, The Woodlands, Texas

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JUST SOLD in Alden Bridge 3Br/2Ba/2car $250,000

Posted OnAug 05, 2016

7 E Bellmeade Place, The Woodlands, Texas