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Multigenerational Home Buying
By BILLY COGAR | Nov 17, 2024
For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the decline: A growing number of families now say that they are embracing multigenerational […] Read More → 
Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
By BILLY COGAR | Oct 1, 2024
Buckle up, folks. Navigating the East Texas real estate market with today’s home prices and interest rates can feel a bit like trying to herd cats in a windstorm. 
But don’t let that deter you! 
Most homeowners eventually find a mortgage that fits them just right. 
In fact, a recent survey showed […] Read More → 
7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value
By BILLY COGAR | Jul 1, 2024
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remode l to make a significant improvement. Even minor updates can have a big impact on your home’s aesthetic, and certain renovations can even boost its future sale price. Read More → 
Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
By BILLY COGAR | Jun 3, 2024
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates-which had recently peaked near 8%-would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3 Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline and kept the average 30-year mortgage rate hovering around 7% so far […] Read More → 
East Texas! It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
By BILLY COGAR | Feb 19, 2024
If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize First […] Read More →
East Texas: What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?
By BILLY COGAR | Feb 12, 2024
Mortgage rates don’t move in a straight line. There are too many factors at play for that to happen. Instead, rates bounce around because they’re impacted by things like economic conditions, decisions from the Federal Reserve, and so much more. That means they might be up one day and down the next depending on what’s going on in the economy and the world as a whole. Read More →
