Found 3 blog entries tagged as first time home buyer.

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on buying an Austin Texas Home for the first time? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

There’s never been a better time in recent history than right now to buy a home in Austin Texas or elsewhere across the United States thanks to low mortgage interest rates and home affordability.

Although buying a home is an excellent investment, make sure you’re ready to start the home buying process by following these tips.

Tip #1 – Start Saving Money for A Down Payment NOW

Saving money to buy an Austin Texas home is important because the more money that you have for a down payment means that you can start your new life as a homeowner with more “skin in the game” or equity in your home.

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - Have You been thinking about buying your first Austin Texas home and are not sure if you should continue renting versus buying? You are not alone.

The Question of whether or not if you should continue renting versus buying is something that every homeowner deals with before they ultimately “take the plunge” and commit to buying their first house, that's why in this article we will share with you 4 signs that you are ready to buy your first Austin Texas home so you can have confidence that it’s time to start the home buying process.

#1 - You Have Job Security

One of the first signs that you are ready to buy your first home is that you have job security. This is important because every mortgage loan…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, right now may be the most affordable time in recent memory to buy a home thanks to one final act from the Obama Administration who announced that they would be slashing the annual insurance premium for FHA loans.

25% Cut by January 27th

Come January 27th the annual insurance premium will be slashed by 25 basis points to a level seen just before the recent collapse of the housing market. This cut will affect people who have FHA loans with balances that are $625,000 or less and homeowners with loans over $625,500 will see an awesome reduction in their premiums of 45 basis points.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some mortgage…

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