What you can control with mortgage rates today
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again. What Can Homebuyers Actually Control? If you're hoping to buy a home this year, affordability is probably one of the biggest things on your mind. And if you've been watching mortgage rates lately, you may be wondering whether it makes more sense to wait. I understand why
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Is Fall 2026 Actually a Good Time to Buy a Home in North Texas?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home this year but keep wondering whether you should wait, fall may be worth a closer look. I know mortgage rates are still a big part of the conversation. When rates are higher, it can be harder to make the monthly payment work, and that can make buyers hesita
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Why Fall Could Be a Really Good Time to Buy a Home in North Texas
If you've been waiting to buy a home because you're hoping something will change, you may be watching the wrong thing. Most buyers I talk to are watching mortgage rates. And I completely understand why. Your interest rate affects your monthly payment, your buying power and, ultimately, what feels co
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Thinking About Using Your 401(k) for a Down Payment? Read This First
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in North Texas, you’ve probably noticed that affordability is still a big part of the conversation. Maybe you’ve found a home you love in Mansfield, Texas, Arlington, Texas, Burleson, Texas, or one of the surrounding DFW communities, but you’re looking at
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