While people are buying and building bigger and bigger homes, the fact of the matter is that these huge homes are not making them happier. That’s because buyers don’t often take the time to think through the question of whether to renovate vs buy new. They see a home that’s…
Texas is renowned for being a state with one of the best economies in the US. In fact, it’s second only to California— the mecca of the country’s entertainment industry. Star Ranch, in particular, is one of the most noteworthy communities in central Texas. But, not everyone is aware of…
With more than a million new housing units being built every single month in this country, there are lots of different kinds of home builders out there. Finding the right home builder takes a savvy homebuyer who knows what they want and who knows what to expect. Feeling secure in…
Buying a new home is an important milestone in most people’s lives. Not only does it give you a place to settle down with your family, but real estate is also one of the most solid investments that you can make. Not everyone knows how to go about the homebuying…
Sometimes, your dream home isn’t available on the market— it needs to be built specifically for you. It can be difficult, though, to think of what you should include in your perfect home. Not only will you want it to be beautiful (since you’ll be spending most of your free…
Moving into a new home is often something that doesn’t come without a significant amount of stress. Not only do you have to worry about the move itself, but you still have to fulfill your family and work responsibilities. As you may expect, these can easily become difficult to balance.…
Your first home, whether it’s a free-standing starter house, a condo in the sky, or something in between, is a reflection of you. Or at least it will be once you figure out how to furnish it on a tight budget. Consider our checklist for turning your new house into…
New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds. Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape. 1. Avoid job hopping Employment history and income are two of…
Am I even considered a first-time homebuyer? This might initially sound like a “duh” question with a “duh” answer to you. But you’d be surprised how many scenarios can actually consider you a first-time homebuyer. At face value, you would think it would mean this is the first time you’ve ever purchased…
Do you need to purge your clutter before Christmas? Do you want to know how to purge your house before the craziness of the holidays start? It doesn’t have to be difficult for you to take control now of your clutter, even if you only get a fraction out of…