Holli Washington's Blog

  Down payment got you down?  For many Americans, coming up with a down payment for their first home can be a major road block and quite often the reason for renting, rather than owning a home. A down payment is the difference between the home's purchase price and its mortgage amount. This percen...

STEPS BUYERS NEED TO TAKE TO BECOME ONE STEP CLOSER IN BUYING THEIR DREAM HOME!!!   When you're thinking about making a move, the first steps in the home buying process are:   . Deciding when you want to make your move . Considering how much money you would like to spend . Thinking about what typ...

                                             The debt-to-income ratio is, simply, the way that mortgage lenders decide how much money you can comfortably afford to borrow. It is the percentage of your monthly gross income (before taxes) that is used to pay your monthly debts (not your monthly liv...

How will you support yourself after you RETIRE?   Americans are living longer-often 20 or more years after retiring-making it a potential struggle to get by during your "golden years" if you're not prepared. A common rule of thumb is that you'll need at least 70-80% of your pre-retirement income ...

  WHY BUYERS NEED THEIR OWN REAL ESTATE AGENT!!!           Find an Experienced Real Estate Broker or Agent  Buying a first home is a complex process. An experienced real estate broker or agent will assist you all through the search, comparable homes sold, making an offer, inspection, repair, and ...

New Homes in McKinney at Shiloh Lakes off Custer Rd. LOCATED: 701 Chamberlain Place                    McKinney, TX 75071 McKinney home builders, Landon Homes offers luxury green new homes in McKinney in the friendly home community of Shiloh Lakes. Offering some of the largest homesites in McKinn...

Home Staged Home!!!!!           What to do before you SELL your FRISCO, TX Home???        "Homestaging" is more than just preparing to sell your home by making it look the best it can!It is the most effective form of advertising for the sale of your home in order to achieve the best price within ...

  WELCOME TO THE VILLAS OF BUCKINGHAM LOCATED IN RICHARDSON, TX     Listings for Sale Near Villas of Buckingham in Richardson, TX Request a FREE Evaluation of your home in Richardson or surounding areas   The Villas of Buckingham features beautifully designed custom-built homes within the City of...

There's Nothing better than a Great First Impression!!!! What's the first thing a potential  homebuyer will notice about your house?  The great view from the master bedroom?  Your beautiful kitchen? If your house's  front exterior is lacking appropriate "curb  appeal" it's unlikely that buyers w...