If you're in the planning stages of buying your first home, you're in luck: This guide can walk you through the entire process, and you can read it before you find a real estate agent to help you start searching. The Complete Guide for First-Time Homebuyers This guide covers: What to do before you start [...]
If you're thinking about buying your first home - or if it's been a while since your last home purchase - you're probably full of questions. One of your biggest questions may be related to how long it takes to buy a home, so here's the answer. How Long Does It Take to Buy a [...]
When you buy a house, there's always the possibility that something could go wrong and you might not be able to follow through with the purchase. In some cases, you could even lose your earnest money deposit if that happens. This guide explains. What is an Earnest Money Deposit? An earnest money deposit is a [...]
Mortgage points, also called interest points, are a way to get a lower interest rate on your mortgage. Points are paid to the lender in exchange for a lower rate. How much money you save depends on how many points you buy, and the current market interest rates. Buying points can be a good way [...]
When you're buying or selling a home, one of the most important steps is putting down an earnest money deposit. This guide explains everything you need to know about earnest money deposits, including what they are, how much money they typically are and why they're so important. The Complete Guide to Earnest Money Deposits in [...]
When you're buying or selling a home, it's important to know the difference between a home valuation, a home appraisal and a home inspection. This guide explains the differences so you know what to expect whether you're buying or selling a home in Midland. Home Valuations, Home Appraisals and Home Inspections: What's the Difference? Home [...]
If you’re like many home-sellers, you know that when a buyer makes an offer on your home, the buyer’s lender will send an appraiser to check things out. But how important is the appraisal? This guide explains. How Important is a Home Appraisal? The home appraisal is very important – not only to you, but [...]
If you’re like many people, you’ve made a deal with a home-seller – and part of that deal was that they would make repairs to the property before closing day. But what happens if a seller doesn’t complete repairs before closing? What recourse do you have? This guide explains. What Happens if a Seller Doesn’t [...]
When you buy a home for sale in Midland, you know that several factors come together to determine what a lender is willing to offer you. In fact, there are several reasons a lender will give you a specific interest rate. This guide explains. 3 Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Rate When You Buy a [...]
If you’re like many people buying a home for sale in Midland, you know that this community is rich in history – but have you seen it? Check out these newspaper clippings from Midland’s earliest days for a little fun. A Quick Peek Into Midland’s Past Midland was founded in 1884 as a depot on [...]
