Being a First Time Homebuyer in Hempstead Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew.Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a First Time Homebuyer in Hempstead Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in v... 09/18/2020

Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 05/29/2019

Hempstead TX FHA Streamline Refinance Loans are aSPECIAL MORTGAGE product, reserved for homeowners with EXISTING FHA MORTGAGES. FHA STREAMLINE REFINANCES are the fastest, simplest way for FHA-insured homeowners to REFINANCE their respective MORTGAGE into today’s low MORTGAGE RATES. Below are some of the requirements for an FHA streamline: ·         You must be current on YOUR existing LOAN WITH all MORTGAGE PAYMENTS made on time for the last year.·         You must own the original property and have made at least six MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS before you can qualify for REFINANCING.·         To REFINANCE, you’ll need an FHA-approved LENDER. If you don’t want to use yourcurrent LENDER, any MORTGAGE LENDER YOU CHOOSE must be FHA approved.·          FHAStreamline LOANS do not require an app... 05/21/2015

Civil War Re-enactment at Liendo Plantation -- November 20 - 21, 2010.  This reenactment is put on during the weekend before Thanksgiving every year, rain or shine.  This year was beautiful and sunny and in the 70 - 80 degree range.  We could even see the battle from the freeway before we got to the plantation.l  They shuttled spectators to the battle field by hayride.  These were some of the tents along the way. The battle was in full swing when we got there.  We were on the side closest to the freeway.  The troups were good about firing in unison. It made a large bang and lots of smoke. There were lots of people there.  Most of them bring their own chairs to sit in and watch the hour long battle. Here are some of the southern troups after the battle.  After the battle was over they al... 11/21/2010

After a realtor meeting in August, I happened stumble upon this cute exhibit.  It included a train and  some black gates at a park pavillion near downtown Hempstead. Here is the left gate under the pavillion.  Love the train motif on the gate. Here is the right gate.  The detail work is lovely of the horses and cows.  I can even see the top part of the horse harness that sticks up over the mane of the horse.  I see a windmill as well. I also saw this lovely garden sign in Hempstead.  Great little gazebo. Here is a second view of the train. 09/23/2010

Dilorio's Vegetable Market in Hempstead, Texas is a wonderful place to buy your veggies.  Farm fresh vegetables less than an hour from Houston.  Its a great day trip. They also have flowering plants, vegetables and herbs for sale if you want to grow your own.  On one wall they have all the beans and rice.  I bought a bag of brown rice there.  It was cheaper than buying it at the grocery store, and I am supporting my local farmers. Here are the some of the vegetable displays.  Here is what I go for -- the red peppers.  They are priced by the pound and I can normally get a sack of red peppers for about $3.50 (a bargain). They also have a grocery part to the store.  That's where these salad dressings are.  My husband likes the ginger mandarin dressing.  I haven't tried it yet. Another bann... 03/10/2010