Buying a Foreclosure Home in 2025: What You Need to Know Real estate advice from Preferred Properties of Texas Foreclosures are making headlines again in 2025. While the housing market remains generally healthy, the lingering effects of high interest rates, rising … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
USDA Loans Aren’t Just For Farmers
You wouldn't be alone in thinking USDA loans were only for rural farmers. The program is accessible through the United States Department of Agricultural. The Rural Development (RD), which was initially called the Farmer's Home Administration, administers the … [Read more...]
How Lenders View and Treat Financial Gifts
You might consider asking your parents for some help in buying your first home. Lucky you! The biggest hurdle for most homebuyers is securing the funds to pay the down payment and cover closing costs. However, a little financial help can go a long ways in obtaining a … [Read more...]
Boundary Changes and Property Rights When Water Moves
Water has been a natural boundary for land throughout human history. Mexico and Texas fought for the Rio Grande River area. The Nueces River was eventually proclaimed the winner. The Mississippi River is part of the border of ten states. Exodus even mentions God telling … [Read more...]
The Basics of a Barndominum
People are looking for flexible, creative living spaces. A barndominium (also known as a barndo) is one option. A barndo can be used as a living space, which allows for living, working, and many other activities. Fixer Upper made barndos a hit years ago. Fixer Upper was a … [Read more...]
The Most Volatile Mortgage Rates in More Than Three Decades are Causing Struggle with Homebuyers
A typical house hunter who began looking in July and closed on their home in September saw their potential mortgage rates fluctuate by approximately half a percentage point every four week, according to a new report of Redfin ( Redfin.com), a technology-powered realty … [Read more...]
