FHA first-time homebuyer loans are available to first-time buyers and some people who have purchased homes before. They offer a wide range of benefits for some people – so could this type of loan be right for you? Here’s what you need to know. What is an FHA First-Time Homebuyer Loan? An FHA first-time homebuyer [...]
If you’re like many people, you know your Midland REALTOR® will handle the negotiation part of your real estate transaction for you – but beware of these “tricks” that can do more harm than good. 3 Home-Buying Negotiation Tricks That Can Backfire… Badly Check out the three most common negotiation tricks that backfire on well-intentioned [...]
When you’re buying a home for sale in Midland, your REALTOR® will write up your offer and present it to the seller’s agent. The seller will then have the chance to accept it as-is or negotiate with you – or to reject it entirely. But what could lead a seller to reject an offer on [...]
If you’re buying a home for sale in Midland, your REALTOR® will talk to you about making an offer – and he or she will help you choose the appropriate amount, walk you through negotiations and help you seal the deal. But in the meantime, here are five common offer mistakes new buyers make so [...]
Your Midland REALTOR® will walk you through the entire home-buying process from start to finish, but here’s a quick look at some of the things you’ll have to do before you sign the dotted line. 5 Things You MUST Do Before Closing on Your Next Home Check out these five big milestones you need to [...]
If you’re like most people, you already know that buying a home is part of a negotiation process. You ask for something, the seller agrees or disagrees, you adjust your expectations and try again. But what most people believe is that you can only negotiate price in a real estate purchase contract – and they’re [...]
If you’re like most people who have to move during the COVID-19 pandemic, you have safety on your mind – but how are you supposed to swing a move without putting yourself (or anyone else) at risk? This guide to moving safely during the COVID-19 pandemic explains. How to Move Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic [...]
Before you sign the dotted line that makes you a Texas homeowner, you’ll hire a home inspector to check out the Midland home you’re buying. Your REALTOR® can refer you to an inspector, but here are five questions you should always ask before hiring. 5 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector When you hire a [...]
If you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, a veteran (retired or not), a defense contractor or a qualifying dependent, you could be eligible to buy a home for sale in Midland using a VA loan. But what is a VA loan, and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know. Related: [...]
If you’re an adventurer at heart who’s buying a home in Midland, we have great news for you: There are five truly amazing, weird, wild and wonderful places you can visit in and around Midland that are definitely worth a road trip. Check out these five off-the-beaten-path attractions near Midland to plan your next few [...]
