Home Buying 101

How to get prequalified for a mortgage

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Snap It Up: Beat the Competition for Your Dream Home

Imagining yourself in a new home?

You’re not alone. Most of us have spent a lot more time in the same four walls than we ever imagined possible. Even our pets could use a change of scenery.

With banks offering historically low mortgage-interest rates and record numbers of interested home buyers flooding the market, house hunting can be stressful. Right now, Central Texans can pound a “for sale” sign in the front yard and receive multiple offers that same day.

Take heart. Savvy homebuyers can follow a few simple steps to leap over competition and snap up a dream property.

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Home Buying 101: What’s My First Step?

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There probably isn’t an event in your life as meaningful as buying your first home. It’s exciting and a little scary all at the same time.

You’ve kept an eye on potential homes online or spent time doing the slow-roll through your favorite neighborhoods. Maybe you’ve seen a “For Sale” sign pop up on that stunner with the killer view.

Are you ready? Do you have what it takes (literally) to buy a home?

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