Explore, Learn, Buy, Sell Fort Hood, TX Real Estate
Updated 3/6/17; Originally published 8/26/15 Takeaways Budget based on your monthly mortgage payment, not your purchase price Plan on that mortgage going up Your lender is your #1 resource for planning your budget Considering buying a home? Don’t know how much home you can afford? Look no further! Starting a Home Budget The very first […]
Updated 2/22/18; Originally published 10/27/16 Takeaways Budget from monthly payment, not home price. Don’t forget to also budget for utilities, and maintenance costs when buying. A local recommended lender is your best point of contact for current rates, preapproval and more. Not interested in the hit or miss on post housing? Curious about buying instead […]
Takeaways Don’t just look at rates; Lenders can manipulate rates Get the Loan Estimates from multiple lenders to compare apples to apples Local lenders are often better prepared and resourceful than online lenders Choosing one lender over another can be very confusing, actually. Many shoppers erroneously think it is all about the rate, and they […]
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR, TREC, or contact me at brian@starpointerealty.com. Note: I am a real estate professional, not a lawyer. Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice or instructions. BLUF Your lender is the best point of contact […]
Information on the pros and cons of the Conventional, or conforming, mortgage home loan.
Fort Hood / Killeen area recommended lenders, and criteria to use to help choose which lender or mortgage broker is right for you.