Timeless Remodeling Tips Every year brings new design trends for home remodeling. Nevertheless, here is some timeless advice about remodeling mistakes to avoid. As a homeowner, you want to make savvy design choices but a smart investment as well. Here are some remodeling mistakes that you can avoid before starting your renovation project: Choosing Design without Considering […]
A 7-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage Can Help Save Money How is it that some people leave money on the table with a low interest rate? Here is why: A lot of people think that when they purchase a home that they will be in it forever. The common mortgages, 15 and 30 year conventional loans seem […]
Presidential Elections and Mortgages Presidential elections and mortgages. Market investors, before a Presidential election, hedge which candidate they think will win. This year, the market investors hedged a Clinton win with the Republicans to maintain the House of Representatives. What is the reaction with a Trump win? Investors react in a way that is typically […]
Qualifying For Home with a New Job Congratulations on the New Job in Austin Austin is a booming town if you haven’t heard. Many potential homebuyers think the with a new placement, they can’t buy a home right away. Despite the assumption that when one moves to a new town to start a new job […]
Brexit Impact on Commercial Real Estate How does Brexit impact the United States? Everyone is focused on how the UK’s exit from the European Union. In particular, how will affect the stock market or interest rates or the economy? But how will Brexit affect you as an agent and real estate? According to Suzanne Mulvee, […]
Property Tax Tips For owners here in Texas, the counties just mailed the tax assessments. Most of our hearts skipped a beat as we reviewed the valuation. Face it: our property values are going up in Austin and most of the state and with that, so is your tax value and thus your taxes. What […]
Tips for Finding a Contractor Checking out a contractor is simple to do and the best first move homeowners can make before starting a home construction or repair project. Thanks to the Internet and social media today, it’s easy to find a contractor you can trust. Start your research with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). […]
Five Star Mortgage Professional Grateful to be a Five Star Mortgage Professional! Five Star Mortgage Professional has recognized our team for a fourth consecutive year. Thank you to my clients and realtor, escrow and title partners! This is validation of my mission to provide quality mortgage service to clients. Teamwork makes the dream work! Additionally, […]
Top 1% Mortgage Originator Recognition Mortgage Executive Magazine recently announced their 2018 list of The Nations Top 1% Mortgage Originators list and I made the list for the 3rd consecutive year! I feel honored to be a 2018 Top Mortgage Originator. Analysts compose a list and evaluates thousands of mortgage originators across the United States. […]
HomeStyle® Renovation Loans A HomeStyle® Renovation Loan can help you realize your ideal home whether you are remodeling in Texas or nationwide. This product rolls two loans into one – so you can repair, improve or create the house you desire. What are the advantages of a HomeStyle? During a home purchase or refinance, you might […]
Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid
/in Home Improvement /by Joel RichardsonTimeless Remodeling Tips Every year brings new design trends for home remodeling. Nevertheless, here is some timeless advice about remodeling mistakes to avoid. As a homeowner, you want to make savvy design choices but a smart investment as well. Here are some remodeling mistakes that you can avoid before starting your renovation project: Choosing Design without Considering […]
An Interest Rate That Saves Thousands over 7 Years?
/0 Comments/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonA 7-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage Can Help Save Money How is it that some people leave money on the table with a low interest rate? Here is why: A lot of people think that when they purchase a home that they will be in it forever. The common mortgages, 15 and 30 year conventional loans seem […]
Presidential Elections and Interest Rates
/0 Comments/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonPresidential Elections and Mortgages Presidential elections and mortgages. Market investors, before a Presidential election, hedge which candidate they think will win. This year, the market investors hedged a Clinton win with the Republicans to maintain the House of Representatives. What is the reaction with a Trump win? Investors react in a way that is typically […]
New Job? You May Qualify for a Home Loan
/0 Comments/in Austin Life /by Joel RichardsonQualifying For Home with a New Job Congratulations on the New Job in Austin Austin is a booming town if you haven’t heard. Many potential homebuyers think the with a new placement, they can’t buy a home right away. Despite the assumption that when one moves to a new town to start a new job […]
Brexit: A Boost to US Commercial Real Estate?
/0 Comments/in Austin Mortgage Updates /by Joel RichardsonBrexit Impact on Commercial Real Estate How does Brexit impact the United States? Everyone is focused on how the UK’s exit from the European Union. In particular, how will affect the stock market or interest rates or the economy? But how will Brexit affect you as an agent and real estate? According to Suzanne Mulvee, […]
Property Taxes
/0 Comments/in Mortgage Tips /by Joel RichardsonProperty Tax Tips For owners here in Texas, the counties just mailed the tax assessments. Most of our hearts skipped a beat as we reviewed the valuation. Face it: our property values are going up in Austin and most of the state and with that, so is your tax value and thus your taxes. What […]
Contractor Tips
/1 Comment/in Home Improvement /by Joel RichardsonTips for Finding a Contractor Checking out a contractor is simple to do and the best first move homeowners can make before starting a home construction or repair project. Thanks to the Internet and social media today, it’s easy to find a contractor you can trust. Start your research with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). […]
Five Star Mortgage Professional
/0 Comments/in Austin Mortgage Updates /by Joel RichardsonFive Star Mortgage Professional Grateful to be a Five Star Mortgage Professional! Five Star Mortgage Professional has recognized our team for a fourth consecutive year. Thank you to my clients and realtor, escrow and title partners! This is validation of my mission to provide quality mortgage service to clients. Teamwork makes the dream work! Additionally, […]
Top 1% Mortgage Originators List
/0 Comments/in Austin Mortgage Updates /by Joel RichardsonTop 1% Mortgage Originator Recognition Mortgage Executive Magazine recently announced their 2018 list of The Nations Top 1% Mortgage Originators list and I made the list for the 3rd consecutive year! I feel honored to be a 2018 Top Mortgage Originator. Analysts compose a list and evaluates thousands of mortgage originators across the United States. […]
HomeStyle® Renovation Loans
/0 Comments/in Home Improvement /by Joel RichardsonHomeStyle® Renovation Loans A HomeStyle® Renovation Loan can help you realize your ideal home whether you are remodeling in Texas or nationwide. This product rolls two loans into one – so you can repair, improve or create the house you desire. What are the advantages of a HomeStyle? During a home purchase or refinance, you might […]