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How Much House Can I Afford?

This is a quick look to give you an idea of what you may be able to afford when looking to buy your new home. All fields must be filled out, even if just with a ” 0″ . Keep in mind these calculators are not exact indicators, and many factors not asked for here can change the outcome up or down. There are so many new loan programs, some of them with grants that don’t need to be paid back.

It’s best to contact your lender to get more precise numbers before you start looking at homes to purchase.

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November 2022 North Texas Market Report

by Hil Meader | December 1, 2022 | Market Stats, RE General, RE News | 0 Comments

These are the Market Stats for November 2022 in the DFW North Real Estate area, focused on:Counties : Collin • Grayson • Fannin • Hunt This is the Year To Date Average Sales Price of Resale homes in Collin, Grayson, Fannin, and Hunt counties. This graphic...

Mortgage Rates Are Yo-Yo’ing…Why?

by Hil Meader | November 14, 2022 | Buyer, Mortgage, RE General | 0 Comments

WHAT is up with the mortgage rates these days? Well, I’m no finance expert, as many of us aren’t, so here’s the bit I know about. Maybe it’ll explain a bit. It doesn’t make the rate changes any easier to accept, though, sorry.

Need To Sell Before Buying? Not Anymore

by Hil Meader | October 26, 2022 | Buy Before Sell, Buyer, iBuyer, Mortgage, RE General, Remodel, Seller | 0 Comments

Fathom Realty has a service called FATHOM OFFERS. It's a one stop home shopping or selling hub that features Modern Bridge Lenders, Cash Buyer options, and iBuyer options. Read more about how YOU can be a Cash Buyer regardless if you own a home or even HAVE all that...

Your Home Needs Remodeling Before Selling?

by Hil Meader | October 24, 2022 | Remodel, Repair-Maint, Seller, Staging | 0 Comments

Post Pandemic home sales will need to be more updated than before. There's a simpler way for you to get that done. Read on...During the last 2 years of COVID pandemic home sale, almost anything could sell as people rushed to get out of the cities and into fresh,...

Area Market Trends & Quarterly Report – Q3

by Hil Meader | October 4, 2022 | Market Stats, RE General, RE News | 0 Comments

These are the Market Stats for the 3rd Quarter in the DFW North Real Estate area, focused on:Counties : Collin North Grayson Fannin Hunt Cooke Cities : Anna Melissa Celina Van Alstyne Farmersville, Princeton Q3 - Anna, List Price to Close Price.Q3 - Melissa, List...

What Are The Mortgage Rates Doing in Q3 2022?

by Hil Meader | September 29, 2022 | Buyer, Mortgage, RE General, RE News | 0 Comments

Just like the housing prices, the mortgage rates started to roller coaster. In June, the national average rate for a 30-year fixed conventional loan, across hundreds of lenders, was 5.47%. Two weeks later, the Conventional loan rate spiked, reaching 6.28%, an...

What Is The Home Buying Process?

by Hil Meader | September 27, 2022 | Buyer, Mortgage, RE General | 0 Comments

Buying a home for the first time, or first time in a long time after maybe renting for awhile, is exciting at any age. Your Buyer Agent is with you to make sure your decision is the right one for your circumstances.The housing market is a roller coaster right now....

Why The big “Z” Is Not What You Think

by Hil Meader | September 19, 2022 | Buyer, RE General | 0 Comments

We agents know that talking to us first can feel intimidating to a new home Buyer. The stereotype may never die, no matter how good most of us are. However, you could save so much time just sitting down to chat with us as you consider purchasing a home, rather than...

Are You Ready To Buy A Home?

by Hil Meader | September 15, 2022 | Buyer, RE General | 0 Comments

The decision to buy a home for the first time, or first time in a long time after maybe renting for awhile, is exciting at any age. Buying can be a good investment if done right. Buying just to buy? Well, that's up to you. Your Buyer Agent is with you to make sure...

Why Those iBuyer Deals Aren’t Always Deals

by Hil Meader | August 5, 2022 | Buyer, Mortgage, RE General | 0 Comments

Image Credit (modified)What IS an iBuyer? As defined by the company highlighted in this article: "...An iBuyer is a company that uses technology to make an offer on your home instantly...We'll make you a competitive cash offer so you get a stress-free sale without...

Do You Know The Investor Owned Homes In Your Van Alstyne Neighborhood?

by Hil Meader | July 8, 2022 | RE General, RE News | 0 Comments

Part II - Van Alstyne. Just as said before, investors have been buying properties for years in most mid-range priced neighborhoods, and that's all fine. People sometimes need rentals. There are homeowners, however, who have neighbors who are constantly changing, for...

Do You Know The Investor Owned Homes In Your Anna Neighborhood?

by Hil Meader | July 4, 2022 | RE General, RE News | 0 Comments

Investors have been buying properties for years in most mid-range priced neighborhoods, and that's all fine. People sometimes need rentals. There are homeowners, however, who have neighbors who are constantly changing, for better or worse. The neighborhood dynamics...

Hilary Meader

Realtor® GRI