How Homeownership Can Help Shield You From Inflation
It's almost impossible to have not heard about rising inflation in recent months. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your…
The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you.
In…
McNair Custom Homes – Building The Home You Deserve
In Texas, reputation, honesty, and quality still matter. These are the cornerstones of every home built by McNair Custom Homes and the defining principles that John McNair has built his company on. You can see it in every home they build.…
Planning To Retire? It Could Be Time To Make A Move
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and buying a home that more closely fits your needs.
Fortunately,…
2023 Housing Market Forecast
A Few Highlights From The Forecast
From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. Although home sales may slow, the overall…
The Cost Of Waiting For Mortgage Rates To Go Down
Mortgage rates increased significantly at the end of this year and that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here is some information that can help you make an informed decision…
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
From all of us here at McNair Custom Homes, we'd like to wish you a very, merry Christmas. Throughout the year, we've built some incredible memories with our owners and we're very excited to see what 2023 brings. We hope you find some time…
Homeownership Pays Off In The Long Run
If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home in the near future due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average,…
Foreclosures On The Horizon? Not So Fast…
With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s…
How To Be An Empowered Buyer
Losing a property you had your heart set on can be disappointing, but you must ensure that it doesn't turn you into a vulnerable buyer.
You must remind yourself to fight the emotions of missing out and stick to the fundamentals of a property…
Remodeling Challenges That Make Upsizing An Option
If you're weighing up the pros and cons of selling your home or remodeling, there's a temptation to stay in place, shying away from the commitment of finding a new home in a highly active and competitive market.
We've worked with many clients…
Six Facts To Know About PMI Before You Buy
As real estate continues to achieve record prices and prove once again its value as a long term investment, there's never been a more important time for buyers to make sure they have a healthy deposit.
The recent sequence of interest rate…