Thinking about buying your first home… Realtors are here to help

Thinking about buying your first home… Realtors are here to help

texasrealestate.com’s consumer columnist Summer Mandell writes from her own personal experience about what not to do when buying your first home. As a realtor, I encourage buyers to do as much research as possible to educate themselves about all angles of homeownership. But research alone will not prepare you. This is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make, let the industry professionals help you make the best possible decision.

Mortgage Standards: Are banks easing up?

Mortgage Standards: Are banks easing up?

realtormag.com covers how trends in the market indicate some lenders have loosened up on their standards and may continue to do so. Food for thought: maybe lenders aren’t easing up but we in the industry have become more accustomed to lending guidelines. 

What new home owners should know about tax liability

What new home owners should know about tax liability

ABC News reports on the responsibilities of being a home owner. If you’re a new home owner or soon plan to be a home owner, this article can help you better grasp the perks and responsibilities.