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๐ Mortgage Rates & Money
Understand how mortgage rates work and what influences them in todayโs market. We cover credit scores, loan terms, rate trends, and refinance strategies so you can make savvy financial moves. Follow these insights to learn when to lock a rate, when to wait, and how to build long-term equity in your Texas home.


Where Mortgage Rates Stand Right Now
Rates are hovering in the mid-6s and buyers across Texas are waiting. But the math on waiting may not work out the way you think. Here's the honest breakdown.

Megan Bludau
2 days ago5 min read
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Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop? What Texas Homebuyers Need to Know in 2026
Waiting for mortgage rates to drop sounds smart, but trying to time the market can backfire. Here's what Greater Houston homebuyers and Realtors need to know in 2026.

Megan Bludau
May 226 min read
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Understanding Your Home Affordability in Texas - 2026 Real Insights
Wondering how much house you can afford in Texas? See real salary examples, monthly payment breakdowns, and what online calculators miss.

Megan Bludau
Feb 133 min read
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What is a Mortgage Recast? The Smooth Strategy for Buying Before You Sell
Buying before selling? A mortgage recast may be the smoothest strategy to lower your payment after closing โ without refinancing.

Megan Bludau
Feb 133 min read
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Using Your 401(K) to Buy a Home in Texas: Smart Strategy or Costly Mistake?
Thinking about using your 401(k) to buy a home in Texas? This data-driven breakdown compares retirement growth, home equity, and rent costs to help you decide what actually makes financial sense.

Megan Bludau
Jan 223 min read
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