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How do I save money when buying a house?

There is no doubt that the market for houses has been on fire recently. More and more people are taking advantage of low interest rates and easy mortgage loan terms to go from being renters to being home owners. With so many people entering the market, it is inevitable that questions will arise. There are many things to consider when buying your first home. Some of the most important steps to buy a house are: Continue reading →

It has always been an issue for home buyers to save their down payment. Many people, on advice from various people wait to save 10%, rather than moving into the home sooner with 5% as a down payment This is not always a good idea. Continue reading →

Buying a home is one of the most exciting things you can do, but don’t let the excitement overwhelm your common sense. If you’re not an experienced home buyer then it’s easy to fall victim to these Top 10 Mistakes that Homebuyers Make .

1. Buying a home before you are ready for home ownership Lots of people get pressured into buying a home by well meaning friends and family who tell them what a waste of money renting is. While renting does not build equity, it comes with a whole lot less responsibility and expense than home ownership does. Take your time and don’t buy until you are ready to buy. Continue reading →

1. They elected George Bush as their Governor.

2. They never stop reminding people they are such a big state, even though if Alaska was split in two Texas would become the third largest state.

3. The Dixie Chicks. (note: they hate George Bush so it kinda cancels things out)

4. Enron.

5. It couldn’t hack it as it’s own nation, got frightened by Mexico and had to be rescued by Americans.

6. Houston has been named as Americas fattest city. I don’t mind fat people per se, some of my best friends are fat. I just don’t want to live in a place where everyone is fat.

7. Badly designed highways.

8. Texans. They are proud of their motto, “Don’t mess with Texas”, but it actually came from an anti litter campaign, not some heroic battle against evil.

9. Deep fried donut outlets outnumber fresh fruit and vegetable outlets.

10. Houston.

Good things about Texas.

1. Austin

2. Richard Linkater

3. When you are there you have the pleasure of leaving.

Ok, so property is cheap there and you can buy land and build your own house really cheaply, but then you have to live there. It’s pretty easy to get a mortgage in Texas and there are lots of land sale websites to check availability of land.

By the way, this is just a bit of fun.