Category: First-Time Buyers
What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Read More
Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Read More
Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why
Multi-generational living is on the rise. Read More
Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. Read More
The Rise of Hobby Farms in East Texas: Why Buyers Are Flocking to Mini-Farm Properties Near Palestine
Embracing the Simple Life—With a Purpose In recent years, East Texas has seen a noticeable shift in what homebuyers are looking for. Beyond the traditional single-family home, more and more people are searching for acreage that allows them to live off the land, raise animals, or simply enjoy more space and privacy. Welcome to the... Read More
The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. Read More
Palestine’s Historic Homes: A Timeless Investment in East Texas Charm
Step Into the Past—And Your Next Investment Driving through Palestine, Texas, feels like stepping into a storybook. Its historic homes—some over a century old—line the streets with stately porches, original woodwork, and vintage charm that modern construction can’t replicate. But these homes offer more than aesthetics—they offer a smart real estate investment in a town... Read More
Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. Read More
Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. Read More
Your Guide to Moving from the Metroplex to East Texas: Why Now’s the Time to Relocate
If you’re tired of traffic, high property taxes, and endless suburban sprawl, you’re not alone. A growing number of buyers from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are setting their sights on East Texas—and towns like Palestine, Athens, and Malakoff are welcoming them with open arms. Whether you’re seeking peace, a lower cost of living, or more... Read More