If you’re hiring someone to inspect the home you want to buy or rent, or you’re a seller trying to find out if there are any hidden problems that need fixing before you put your home on the market, here are five things you need to know: 1. Don’t let your agent decide, you can
Don’t miss this chance to reduce your tax bill Did the appraised value of your property go up? Do you think that value is unfair? If you answered yes to those questions, it’s time to file a protest with your central appraisal district. And don’t delay—protests in many Texas counties are due May 31. The
Negative equity levels drop significantly in San Antonio, Zillow reports. At the end of the first quarter of this year, 12.8 percent of all residential properties in the San Antonio area with a mortgage were in negative equity, according to the latest analysis by Seattle-based online residential resource Zillow Inc. Read More
The more you are prepared and understand the mortgage process, the easier obtaining a mortgage can be! In order to avoid the cascade of multiple foreclosures that befell the industry during the housing bust, lenders are being more careful about scrutinizing borrower eligibility. If you are considering buying a home, it’s a good idea to
In any real estate transaction, protection is always important. Various types of insurance can help protect homeowners and lenders alike from unforeseen problems that might arise during the purchase of a property. Title insurance is one such type of safeguard that is valuable to both homebuyers and mortgage lenders. Although a title is searched at