Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming trainings. In the meantime, for more information regarding the Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education Program please check the link beleow:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/TSAHC-to-Administer-the-Texas-Statewide-Homebuyer-Education-Program.html?soid=1101787337800&aid=RWlW-p9Pvmg

In Buy vs. Rent, Home Buying Wins Again

In Buy vs. Rent, Home Buying Wins Again
Trulia looked at homes for sale and for rent on Trulia.com between June 1, 2012 and August 31, 2012. It compared the average cost of renting and owning for all homes on the market in a specific metro area, factoring in such items as transaction costs, taxes and opportunity costs.

10 tax tips for home sellers

10 tax tips for home sellers

Different ways to love your home again

1. Spend time in someone else's home
2. Get out of your comfort zone and routine
3. Inventory and fix any little glitches.
4. Have a Financial Health Day.
5. Make peace with long-ago compromises.

5 ways to love your home again

Rotten deck boards could be sign of larger problem

I was reading Daily Real Estate New and I came across this article:

Rotten deck boards could be sign of larger problem

Location, location, location

Where you buy not only affects the home's current and future value, but it also affects your lifestyle. Your agent will be able to conduct a more targeted home search if you outline your preferences in neighborhoods and nearby amenities. Here's a checklist of items you should consider and communicate to your chosen real estate agent. * Urban, rural, or suburban * Commute time * School districts * Desirable neighborhoods * Proximity to the airport * Proximity to restaurants and retail * Access to major highways and thoroughfares * Access to public transportation * Health care facilities * Parks and recreation * Length of time you plan to live in the home (Your agent should be knowledgeable about growth trends and projections that could affect your investment.)