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Buying a Home

Home buying is probably the biggest financial commitment you'll ever make. Buying a home is not just a dollars-and-cents investment; it's an investment in your life. It will create a sense of stability and identity for you and your family. Regardless of how times change, owning a home remains the cornerstone of the American dream.

To assist you in the process, Texas Sold Team Realty, LLC has everything you need – from a basic step-by-step overview to a property comparison checklist. So whether you're a first time home buyer or need a brief real estate buying refresher, let us help you through it all.

Property Finder
Texas Sold Team Realty’s Property Search tool provides more detailed property information than any other home or real estate search site! Click here to start your home search today!

How Much Can I Afford?
A quick look at your finances and what mortgage payments you can afford, the benefits of equity, what tax advantages you have as a home owner, and getting pre-qualified and approved for your home loan. Learn more about how much you can afford

What To Expect When Buying A Home
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. Learn more about what to expect when buying a home

Working With A REALTOR
Why buying or selling a home with real estate agents makes sense and how to choose a real estate agent who is right for you. Know more about the benefits of working with REALTOR®

How Do I Buy A Home While Selling a Home?
Buying and selling a home at the same time is a daunting task. Add a slowing housing market to the equation and the experience has nightmare potential. Sure, you may find that your dream home is a little more affordable than you may have anticipated, but you also may find that unloading your current home isn't easy. Learn more about what to do when buying a home while selling a home

Making An Offer
What to know about making an offer on a potential property. Learn more on making an offer on your dream home

Strategic Home Loan Partner:

Everything you need to help you find, buy, and move into your new home...and then some.

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Today's Rates:

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30-yr Fixed	4.97%	5.13%
15-yr Fixed	4.33%	4.56%
1-yr Adj	4.27%	5.3%

* national averages

RISMEDIA News You Can Use:

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Decreases 2% in February 2010

3/10/2010 11:00 PM

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released its February 2010 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 308,524 U.S. properties during the month, a decrease of&#...Read More

Appraisal Institute Opposes Obama Administration’s Plan for Homeowner Short Sales

3/10/2010 4:20 PM

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—Citing concerns about increased mortgage fraud, four organizations representing more than 35,000 real estate appraisers recently voiced their opposition to changes to an Obama administration program that will encourage short sales of homes. The coalition was led by…Read More

Home Values for Older Americans Begin to Rebound in Fourth Quarter 2009

3/9/2010 3:47 PM

RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—Golden Gateway Financial, a financial resource for seniors and retirees, recently released new usage data from its online Reverse Mortgage Calculator that showed average home values for older Americans have halted their slide after remaining flat or declining…Read More

NAHB Commends President’s Proposed Energy Efficiency Incentives

3/8/2010 3:35 PM

RISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—Home energy efficiency incentives proposed by President Barack Obama will create much-needed jobs and help make America more energy independent, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Speaking recently in Savannah, GA., President Obama outlined a…Read More

Buyers Shift More Firmly into Driver’s Seat during January 2010

3/7/2010 12:05 PM

RISMEDIA, March 8, 2010—For the second month in a row, home buyers across much of the country negotiated bigger discounts off the last listing price of homes than they had the prior month, a...Read More

Home Sales Dip in January 2010

3/7/2010 12:01 PM

RISMEDIA, March 8, 2010—(MCT)—In another sign that the foundation of the U.S. housing recovery might be shaky, the number of homes placed under sales contract fell 7.6% in January 2010, according to a national index.

The National Association of Realtors recently…Read More

NAHB Reminds Home Buyers: Tax Credit Expiring Soon

3/4/2010 2:05 PM

RISMEDIA, March 5, 2010—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long…Read More

More Government Help Coming to Homeowners in California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida and Michigan

2/28/2010 12:07 PM

RISMEDIA, March 1, 2010—President Obama recently announced an additional $1.5 billion in homeowner aid for the areas of the country hardest-hit by declining home values. Florida, Michigan, Arizona, California and Nevada are the five states that will rece...Read More

11.3 Million Homeowners Underwater on Mortgage

2/25/2010 2:58 PM

RISMEDIA, February 26, 2010—(MCT)—More than 11.3 million homeowners—nearly one-fourth of all Americans with a mortgage—owe more on their loan than their home is now worth, according to a report recently released by FirstAmerican CoreLogic.

More than 10% of people with mortgages…Read More

C.A.R. Reports Entry-Level Housing Affordability Remained at 64 Percent in Fourth Quarter 2009

2/24/2010 3:04 PM

RISMEDIA, February 25, 2010—The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California remained at 64% in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 61% (revised) for the same period a year ago, according to a report…Read More