For Buyers | Buying a Home in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex – Texas Sold Team Realty, LLC

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

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

1st Step to buying a home is to know if you qualify for a loan. Get with our Loan Experts that are ready to get your qualified today!

INNOVATIVE MORTGAGE

Mortgage Calculator:

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Today's Rates:

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30-yr Fixed	4.32%	4.46%
15-yr Fixed	3.83%	4.03%
1-yr Adj	3.5%	4.34%

* national averages

RISMEDIA News You Can Use:

Exceeding Expectations, Pending Home Sales Rise 5.2%

9/2/2010 3:50 PM

9/2/2010 3:43 PM

RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010—U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced an unprecedented agreement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders to offer selected state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations a “first look” or right of first…Read More

Simple Tips to Update Your Home and Create a Relaxing Sanctuary

9/2/2010 3:40 PM

RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010—(MCT)—Some rooms scream “Help!” Others say nothing, and that’s a problem, too. Take the typical bedroom. Michael Payne has seen thousands. “The bedroom tends to get forgotten—you spend all your money elsewhere in the house,” said…Read More

FHA Gives Home Buyers One Month Window to Lock in Low Insurance Premium

9/1/2010 3:34 PM

RISMEDIA, September 2, 2010—“The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4, 2010 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium,” said Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies…Read More

Real Estate Veteran Offers Cure for Home Seller’s Blues

8/31/2010 3:18 PM

RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010—With existing U.S. home sales diving to 15-year lows and millions of homes stagnant on the market, home sellers are suffering increasing anxiety, uncertainty and financial stress. To address these symptoms, motivational author Joan Gale Frank…Read More

Home Buyers Are Ready to Move from the Sidelines: Survey

8/29/2010 1:00 PM

RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—Are more Americans positioning themselves for home purchase? Although May’s data showed that home sales were down 26.8% as the home buyer tax credit concluded, a new survey conducted by Relocation.com suggests some families are opting for…Read More

Weekly Mortgage Rate Report: Rates Fall to New Lows

8/18/2010 4:22 PM

RISMEDIA, August 19, 2010—Mortgage rates fell to new lows this week, according to the LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, a snapshot of the lowest and average mortgage rates available within the LendingTree network of lenders.

On August 17, lenders…Read More

Housing Starts Rise 1.7 Percent in July

8/17/2010 4:04 PM

RISMEDIA, August 18, 2010—Nationwide housing starts inched up 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000 units in July from a downwardly revised figure in the previous month, according to U.S. Commerce Department figures released today. The…Read More

The Real Estate Book Introduces New Search Tool for House Hunters on the Go, Launches App for iPhone, iTouch, iPad

8/17/2010 4:02 PM

RISMEDIA, August 18, 2010—More Americans are relying on their mobile devices to access information, quickly and easily. The number of people who sought local information on their smart phones grew 51% last year, with the fastest growing method of…Read More

What State Has Highest Closing Costs? Bankrate.com Releases 2010 Closing Costs Survey

8/16/2010 4:07 PM

RISMEDIA, August 17, 2010—A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. reveals that the costs associated with buying a home may are on the rise. Bankrate’s 2010 Closing Costs Survey reveals that the average origination and title fees on a $200,000…Read More