Many people think the best way to buy a home is putting as down as much money as possible upfront. However, we are in a new age of real estate. Interest rates are not nearly as high as they once were. Keep reading to better understand the pros and cons of greater cash flow versus greater equity as strategies to purchase your new home.
Read MoreCalling all millennials! D-FW is one of the top areas to be for growing a career or family. Many focus on Dallas, but Fort Worth is not to be neglected. With multiple neighborhoods in short driving distance from the recently re-vamped and popular downtown and affordable home prices. Fort Worth could be a high contender as the location of your first home. We've selected four of our favorite Fort Worth neighborhoods that fit a typical millennial's budget and interests.
Read MoreMany people in their twenties never even consider buying a home because they think they can't afford it or they are not at the right stage in life. However, buying a home before you turn 30 is more feasible than you think.
Read MoreNail & Key co-founder Davis Scott shared his letter strategy with me and even sent us a template. Submitting the “letter” with your offer will humanize the offer process. People have connections to their homes. They are a tangible representation of a family. You can't get much more personal than that. The “letter” embraces that.
Read MoreHome ownership may make more financial sense for you than you think!Brandt Barham, REALTOR© and Director of Sales, breaks down the cost of buying vs. leasing a $250,000 home in the DFW area.
Read MoreNot all buyers agents are created equal! Before hiring a buyers agent, take the time to ask these important questions.
Read MoreNail & Key co-founder, Brandt Barham, specializes in investment properties. Read his valuable insights below before you purchase a foreclosure.
Read MoreYour house payment is a significant expense each month that is important to fully understand. There are four primary components of this payment that contribute to the total amount.
Read MoreMany first-time home buyers and sellers may not understand why the title company matters to the process. Their role is crucial to the success of the transaction and to prevent legal issues popping up down the road. Our trusted local title company is the Alamo Title in Grapevine run by Christopher J. Everett, PC. We asked Christopher a few key questions to help give you a better understanding of how title companies help.
Read MoreClosing Day is, by far, everyone’s favorite day. It’s the day that you officially become a new homeowner! Brittany Wilson, our recommended local lender, tells you what to expect on your exciting day.
Read MoreDavid and Yessica Carlos began looking into buying their first house seven years ago. However, they realized it was not financially possible at that time. They needed to wait, save, and plan.
Read MoreAt Nail & Key, we value excellence at every stage in the home-buying process. That’s why we choose to refer our buyers to our trusted local lender who shares our same values, Brittany Wilson, at Integrity Mortgage.
Read MoreThe responsibilities of homeownership aren’t always glamorous. Our job as agents is to discover the condition of the house so we know what we’re getting into. However, getting out of the option period and into your new home hinges upon realistic home inspection expectations. It’s important to keep the below factors in mind when it comes to your home inspections.
Read MoreBuying a home, especially your first home can be overwhelming. It is easy to catch the home-buying bug, but not nearly as easy to determine whether you should actually pursue your home ownership dreams. After you have decided to purchase, it’s a whole new mountain to climb in figuring out the process and trying to make good choices. Here are tips that I pass on to you from my parents, grandparents, and mentors.
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