Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in todays market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):Conventional conforming mortgages (mortgages that conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), accounted for 74% of mortgages obtained by homebuyers in May 2021, an increase from about 65% during 2018 through 2019The share of VA-guaranteed loans has also decreased to 7% in May 2021 from about 10% in past years.Recent data in the latest Origination Insight Report from Ellie Mae sheds light on the continuation of this trend. Below, we can see just how small of a share of total financing VA loans made up in June of 2021, according to that Ellie Mae report:The drop in VA loan usage can be attributed to the difficulties veterans continue to face when ... 08/03/2021

Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If you're longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be the time to find the home that addresses your evolving needs.Working from Home Isn't a Passing FadBefore the pandemic, only 21% of individuals worked from home. However, if you've recently discovered remote work is your new normal, you're not alone.A survey of hiring managers conducted by Statista and Upwork projects 37.5%of U.S. workers will work remotely in some capacity over the next 5 years (see chart below):Working from Home Gives You More Flexibility and More OptionsIf you fall in that category, working from home may provide you with opportunities you didn't realize you had. The ... 07/27/2021

Skylights can be a great way to add natural light to your home. This can be especially useful for rooms that lack windows or that are otherwise blocked from getting much natural light. Unfortunately, skylights sometimes fall victim to the ravages of time and climate. This may leave you wondering whether you should upgrade or replace those skylights that have been in place for years. In some cases, this can be a pretty big undertaking, so here are a few things to consider before jumping into a skylight upgrade.  Reasons to Upgrade a Skylight There are a number of issues that can arise with skylights that might prompt an upgrade or replacement. The most obvious is some damage occurring to the skylight from severe weather or other natural events. Even without external damage, though, skyli... 06/30/2021

The major challenge in todays housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply cant keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates its a buyers market, but an inventory level below that threshold means were in a sellers market. Todays inventory level sits far below the norm.According to the Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):Total housing inventory at the end of April amounted to 1.16 million units, up 10.5% from March’s inventory and down 20.5% from one year ago (1.46 million). Unsold inventory sits at a 2.4-month supply at the current sales pace, slightly up from March’s 2.1-month supply and down from the 4.0-month... 06/22/2021

During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy.The financial crisis that accompanied the current pandemic caused hardship to certain industries and hurt many small businesses. However, it hasn't rattled the world economy. It seems that a year later, things are slowly getting back to normal for many companies.Why is there a drastic difference between 2008 and now? In a post from RealtyTrac, they explain:We changed the rules. We told banks they needed more reserves and that they could no longer underwrite toxic mortgages. It turns out that regulation properly done can help us navigate financial minefiel... 06/11/2021

This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more time in our current homes has driven many people to reconsider what homeownership means and what they find most valuable in their living spaces.According to the 2020 Annual National Movers Study:For customers who cited COVID-19 as an influence on their move in 2020, the top reasons associated with COVID-19 were concerns for personal and family health and wellbeing (60%); desires to be closer to family (59%); 57% moved due to changes in employment status or work arrangement (including the ability to work remotely); and 53% desired a lifestyle change or improvement of quality of life.With a new perspective on homeownership, here are some of the... 06/07/2021

Veteran’s Home Loans for Missouri City Texas!!If you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you.Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves yo... 04/20/2021

Crestmont Place Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Crestmont Place neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Crestmont Place has 90 single family properties with a median build year of 2012 and a median size of 2,279 Sqft., these home values range between $159 - $214 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $91.71 while the median appraised value is $ 83.02/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Crestmont Place and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Crestmont Place - Bookmark the page an... 03/15/2021

Mustang Trails Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price Trends Shayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Mustang Trails more info to come soon! Missouri City Texas 77459 Find Your Home Value in Mustang Trails Houses / Land / Lots / Single Family Homes / Acreage For Sale in Mustang Trails Houses / Land / Lots / Single Family Homes / Acreage For Rent in Mustang Trails Foreclosure Houses / Land / Lots / Single Family Homes / Acreage in Mustang Trails     Can't FIND what you are looking for, ASK ME - I CAN HELP!   For more info on Mustang Trails of Missouri City Texas or any of the other Communities within the Fort Bend County area CLICK HERE or Text / Call 832-449-6060   Your #LocalRealtor #ShayneStone of #ChampionsRealEs... 03/08/2021

Crestmont Place Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Crestmont Place neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Crestmont Place has 90 single family properties with a median build year of 2012 and a median size of 2,279 Sqft., these home values range between $159 - $214 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $91.71 while the median appraised value is $ 83.02/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Crestmont Place and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Crestmont Place - Bookmark the page an... 03/06/2021

Craven Village Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Craven Village neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Craven Village has 43 single family properties with a median build year of 1969 and a median size of 1,986 Sqft., these home values range between $144 - $191 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median appraised value is $ 84.62/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Craven Village and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Craven Village - Bookmark the page and check back often or create your own Listing Al... 03/06/2021

Covenant Crest Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Covenant Crest neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Covenant Crest has 126 single family properties with a median build year of 2012 and a median size of 2,157 Sqft., these home values range between $115 - $165 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $75.00 while the median appraised value is $ 73.28/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Covenant Crest and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Covenant Crest - Bookmark the page and ch... 03/05/2021

Colony Crossing Village Of Talbots Mill Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Colony Crossing Village Of Talbots Mill neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Colony Crossing Village Of Talbots Mill has 18 single family properties with a median build year of 1994 and a median size of 2,716 Sqft., these home values range between $213 - $259 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median appraised value is $ 83.30/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Colony Crossing Village Of Talbots Mill and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing list... 03/04/2021

Chasewood Meadows Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Chasewood Meadows neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Chasewood Meadows has 75 single family properties with a median build year of 2003 and a median size of 1,511 Sqft., these home values range between $130 - $156 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $103.90 while the median appraised value is $ 97.88/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Chasewood Meadows and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Chasewood Meadows - Bookmark ... 03/02/2021

Chasewood Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Chasewood neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Chasewood has 220 single family properties with a median build year of 1970 and a median size of 2,028 Sqft., these home values range between $144 - $172 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $77.16 while the median appraised value is $ 76.78/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Chasewood and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Chasewood - Bookmark the page and check back often or create ... 03/01/2021

Briargate Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Briargate neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Briargate has 2,425 single family properties with a median build year of 1978 and a median size of 1,602 Sqft., these home values range between $89 - $148 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $89.03 while the median appraised value is $ 73.25/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Briargate and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Briargate - Bookmark the page and check back often or create... 02/28/2021

There are many benefits to a VA home loan. It’s important to know how these loans can help you. First, thank you for your service to our country. According to the Mortgage reports, VA loans stand apart for its combination of low rates, lenient underwriting, and secondary benefits. These are 10 Veterans Loans Benefits in Missouri City Texas in 2020. These are:        No down payment on a VA loan        No mortgage insurance        VA loans have a government guarantee        Your ability to shop and compare VA loans        VA loans don’t allow a prepayment penalty        They come in many varieties        It’s easier to qualify for a VA loan        VA loan closing costs are lower        The VA loan offers funding fee flexibility    VA loans are assumable Backed by the U.S. Department of V... 02/26/2021

Bradford Village Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Bradford Village neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend County. Bradford Village has 116 single family properties with a median build year of 2005 and a median size of 2,162 Sqft., these home values range between $145 - $190 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median sold price/sqft is $92.25 while the median appraised value is $ 78.16/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Bradford Village and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Bradford Village - Bookmark the p... 02/26/2021

Bolton Estates Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Bolton Estates neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77489 in Fort Bend county. Bolton Estates has 41 single family properties with a median build year of 1992 and a median size of 2,290 Sqft., these home values range between $156 - $227 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median appraised value is $ 78.55/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Bolton Estates and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Bolton Estates - Bookmark the page and check back often or create your own Listing Al... 02/23/2021

Westpoint Estates Real Estate Homes For Sale, Rent & Price TrendsShayne Stone "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" that helps Home Sellers make a Profit and Home Buyers Equity in Westpoint Estates Missouri City neighborhood / subdivision / community which is located in Missouri City Texas 77459 zip code in Fort Bend County. Westpoint Estates Missouri City has 18 single family properties with a median build year of 1995 and a median size of 5,110 Sqft., these home values range between $569 - $977 K. The sqft. price change data is available through 1998. The median appraised value is $ 156.40/ sqft. View homes for sale or rent in Westpoint Estates Missouri City and see new homes, trending properties, Foreclosures and much more.Sometimes there's nothing listed For Sale in Westpoint Estates - B... 02/22/2021