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Choosing the right loan program is one of the biggest decisions in the homebuying process. Here are the top options every Texas buyer should understand:Conventional Loans – Great for strong-credit buyers, offering competitive rates and 3% down. FHA Loans – Ideal for first-time buyers with flexible credit requirements and low down payments. VA Loans –…

Trophy Club is a wonderful community for first-time buyers, and Shane loves helping them succeed. He walks buyers through every step, explains loan options clearly, and helps identify down payment assistance programs when applicable. Whether you’re buying your first home near the golf course or in a new neighborhood, Oasis ensures you feel educated, prepared,…

Two flags, USA and Texas, wave against a blue sky with clouds. The backdrop is a modern glass building, creating a sense of patriotism and elegance.

Here are some top things to do in the Greater Dallas–Fort Worth area in August 2025: Live Music & Concerts Big-Time Concerts: Billy Currington at Toyota Music Factory (Irving), The Aquabats at Echo Lounge, Roger Creager at Billy Bob’s Texas fortworth.events+2Visit Dallas+2Texas Parks and Wildlife Department+2Stockyards+2Songkick+2Stockyards+2. Candlelight Concert Series in Fort Worth/Dallas (tributes to Queen, Coldplay, Adele, Bad…

According the NAR 2023 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers, the median length of time buyers waited to buy a home while saving for the down payment was four years! (See chart below!) The buyers were asked what expenses made saving for a down payment difficult: 52% reported high rent or a current mortgage payment42% said…

Today, the CPI report was released, and the 10-year treasury bond did not react well. Mortgage rates coincide or move in the same direction as the 10-year moves. Since the release of the CPI data this morning, the 10-year has increased by 11.5 basis points (bps). To put that in terms of rates, 1 bps…