Buying a home is one of the most important investments you can make. It’s an exciting time, but the home buying process can also be overwhelming and intimidating. However, knowing what to expect when starting the home buying process can…
The Beauty of Texas Hill Country House Designs
The rolling hills, lush green pastures, and stunning views of the Texas Hill Country make it a prime location for building the home of your dreams. From luxury houses to custom-built homes on larger acreage lots, there are many custom…
We Love Our Homeowners
We love what we do. And we love the people that love the homes that we build. So when we hear from a homeowner years after the sale and they send us a little thank you note, it really makes…
What are Closing Costs?
Closing costs are a set of fees that are charged to both the buyer and seller when a house is purchased or sold. While closing costs vary depending on location and other factors, they typically include items such as title…
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes…
What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market
Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely…
What is a Home Inspector?
A home inspection is an important and necessary step when buying or selling a property. A licensed home inspector looks at the major components of a property to ensure they are in good condition and up to standards. This is…
VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Homeownership
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty…
What Makes A House A Home?
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home thanks to the appreciation in market value over time, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home…
What Experts Are Saying About The 2023 Housing Market
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed…
Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the…
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around.…