Home Equity
If you’re a homeowner, building home equity can make a big difference in your future finances. Unlike other large purchases such as cars that lose value over time, homes steadily increase in value when you treat them right. Coppell-based Caliber Home Loans has these tips for building equity in your home, and spoiler alert, one…
Read MoreAre you equity rich? Do you use finance apps to compare your home value against your mortgage statement balance every day? If you’re a Dallas-Fort Worth homeowner, chances are you’re doing fine and better than others nationally. A recent report by Irvine, Calif.-based Attom Data Solutions estimates that, in the third quarter, 39.5 percent of…
Read MoreDallas-Fort Worth is at the top of a list ranking the best cities for science, technology, engineering, and math jobs, the new home market is percolating in DFW, and we find out where North Texas falls in a look at underwater mortgages and home equity, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news. Dallas-Fort…
Read MoreOne of the pieces of good news about rising home values in Dallas is that homeowners could cash out as much as $132 billion (yes, with a “B”) in equity, analysis from lending marketplace Credible.com revealed. The company’s analysts found that Dallas ranks first in Texas and 10th in the nation for total tappable equity…
Read MoreConsumer and credit card debt is at a all-time high, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in the 27th episode of The BobMortgage Zone. But how do you prioritize your financial health? Consumer debt puts stress on more than just finances, it puts strain on relationships and makes for many sleepless nights. Financial health can start…
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