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- Thinking of Paying Cash for Your New Home? Consider the Following.
  
  August 16, 2019 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  Buying a home with cash has many upsides. Most notably being once you hand over the money, it's 100% yours. In theory, paying cash for a house is a simple process. In many ways it is. There is no back and forth with lenders waiting on loan approval. While a lender free transaction can be a much smoother process, there Continue reading...
- Looking to Buy a House in North Texas? Now’s the Time
  
  June 7, 2019 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  Mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest levels in nearly two years! Now's the time to buy a house in North Texas. Freddie Mac Reports Dip in Interest Rates Based on the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 3.82 percent with an average 0.5 point. Points are fees paid to a lender equal Continue reading...
- 5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Early in 2018
  
  January 22, 2018 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  The 5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Early in 2018 It's been nearly a decade since the Great Recession delivered the worst housing crash in modern memory. But these days, the fallout feels squarely in the rear view mirror. Markets have bounced back with fervor, and confidence is skyrocketing: From Charlotte, NC, to Stockton, CA—and everywhere in between—homes are flying Continue reading...
- When the Market is Hot, Agents Help Both Buyers and Sellers
  
  May 21, 2014 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  When the Market is Hot, Agents Help Both Buyers and Sellers When the market is heating up, either for sellers or buyers, you may think, “homes are flying off the shelf, I don’t need an agent to sell this house,” or “sellers are so desperate right now, I could negotiate with them without an agent.” But those arguments are just Continue reading...
- Buyers Agents are Key to New Construction Success
  
  April 30, 2014 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  Buyers Agents are Key to New Construction Success Many buyers believe that a real estate agent isn’t needed when purchasing a new construction home, or in some cases, don't even know that you can bring your own real estate agent rather than using the builder rep. Below are are some benefits of using a REALTOR when purchasing a new construction Continue reading...
- Beyond the Down Payment, Saving for a House
  
  April 16, 2014 by Minteer Real Estate Team
  
  Beyond the Down Payment, Saving for a House Many people looking to become homeowners don’t realize how much the actual costs of purchasing a house are. Most people assume that all they need is a good enough credit to qualify for a mortgage and enough money saved up for a down payment, but these are not the only costs involved Continue reading...