Resources

Discover conventional loan requirements, how they compare to FHA and VA loans, and find out if this type of mortgage is the right fit for your situation.

During the mortgage process, you'll go through various levels of approval from beginning to end. Learn more about mortgage pre-approval, verified approval, and conditional approval for buyers.

Looking for a HELOC loan? Get the best rates and terms for your home equity line of credit. Explore our blog for more information.

Home inspections give buyers peace of mind before closing on a home. Here’s a checklist and tips to help you prep for this process.

A title company ensures your legal ownership of your home before you can buy or refinance. Find out what to expect from the title and settlement services process.

Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

Feeling out of place after a move? Learn how to make a new town feel like home by meeting neighbors, exploring shops, and giving new adventures a try.

Looking for a real estate attorney? Learn when to hire one, how to choose the right fit, and key things to consider for a smooth and successful home purchase.

Whole life provides coverage across your lifespan. It features higher premiums than term life insurance, but the cash value of the policy can increase.

Student loan forgiveness boosts buyer budgets, plus listing agreement timelines

Navigating housing market corrections, thinking like a buyer, and stretching summer into fall

Buyer opps, seller contingencies, and HELOC spending guide

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

Leverage your lock, refresh outdoor spaces, and check local listing trends

Learn how to adjust shopping strategies, make sure that listing price is right, and earn cash poolside.

Learn how to ride the inventory wave, determine if your home is move-in ready, and ace your maintenance phase.

Learn how an adjustable-rate mortgage could work for you, get ready for a fresh wave of inventory, and decide if summer is your time to shine as a seller.

If you’re interested in a rate-and-term refinance, then you have a few options. Here's what you need to know about your no cash out and limited cash out refinance options.