Michael Dryden's Blog Posts

Rents are rising FASTER than the payments to own the median priced home in north Texas.  Before you renew your lease, check out home prices.  And there are programs to help with down

Isn't the internet great?   Put in a zip code and get a list of homes for sale.   Enter you home address and get an instant quote of your home's market price.   One of

Homebuying is not for the faint of heart!  What's the scariest thing ever?Click Here To Find Out         IF YOU!!!!!

In Dallas, Fort Worth, Keller, Saginaw, Watauga and most of North Tarrant Coungy, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led

Some Highlights:According to a study by GOBankingRates, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in 38 states across the country.In six states the difference between buying & renting would

Whether you’re in the process of buying your first home or you’ve been a homeowner for years, there are few phrases that hit right to the bone like “mortgage insurance.” Why,

There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market.Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe

Be Prepared Before Your BuyToday's market can be a challenge.  Finding the right home at the right price and structuring and offer that beats the competition to buy a home without overpaying

The Information You Need To Sell Your House Fall can be a great time to sell a home; and the North Texas Market gives sellers the best opportunity in years to cash in on their real estate

Some are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition  Friday August 17th, 2018 Some Highlights:Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019.The higher your interest,

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home? Competition Is Coming! Monday August 13th, 2018The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built

Don't confuse PRICE with COST in buying a home.   With interest rates lower than historic norms and the average home price below levels of a decade ago, cost is low showing there is no

A home that fits in retirement may be more than just keeping the four walls that hold your stuff today.  Your home should fit your lifestyle, finances and sense of style.  Click the link

First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%! Monday July 16th, 2018  Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs.