{"id":9660,"date":"2009-12-08T16:50:12","date_gmt":"2009-12-08T22:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfhamortgageblog.com\/?p=9660"},"modified":"2009-12-08T16:50:12","modified_gmt":"2009-12-08T22:50:12","slug":"buying-vs-renting-a-home-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev203k.orbitwebx.com\/dev203k\/buying-vs-renting-a-home-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying vs Renting a Home in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Buying a home vs. renting <\/a>in Texas is a big decision that takes careful consideration, as most mortgage consultants will agree. But the rewards of home ownership are great. For many years, purchasing real estate has been considered an extremely profitable investment. It is an achievement that offers a sense of pride, financial stability and potential tax advantages.<\/p>\n

To find the loan program <\/a>that is right for you, I will need to evaluate your monthly household income, current assets and savings, as well as any monthly obligations you may have for credit card payments, car payments, child support, etc. These prequalification factors, along with the report of your credit score, will determine how much house you can afford and what interest rate you will pay for financing. It is also important to let me know what your future goals are, because this will help narrow down which loan option is the best fit for your long-term needs.<\/p>\n

Housing is an expense that takes a big bite out of the monthly budget. If you are a renter and feel that \u201chome\u201d is more than just someplace to hang your hat, think about the advantages of purchasing real estate. It may be time to take the step into building your personal net worth as a home owner.<\/p>\n

Call me to today to find out more about homeownership and let me help you and your family no matter what stage of the home shopping process you are in.<\/p>\n

Contact me <\/a>for more information<\/strong><\/p>\n

972-725-9110<\/p>\n

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