11 Nov 2026 Credit Score to Buy a House in Houston: First-Time... One of the first questions I hear from first-time buyers in Houston is, “What credit score do I need to buy a house?” The good news: the credit score to buy a house is often lower than people expect, and if you’re not there yet, a few smart moves over the next 60 to 120 […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
22 Oct 2026 Your Mortgage Rate Is Personal, Not the Number on ... Your Mortgage Rate Is Personal, Not the Number on Your Screen You’re scrolling your phone on the couch in Pasadena, and a headline pops up about mortgage rates. Maybe the news is good. Maybe it makes you want to throw the phone across the room. Here’s the thing I tell every buyer who walks into […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
5 Feb 2021 How a Mortgage Preapproval Affects Your Credit Sco... Does Shopping Around for a Mortgage Preapproval Hurt Your Credit Rating? For serious home shoppers, especially in competitive housing markets, it isn’t enough to be prequalified. You also need to be preapproved for a loan amount equal to or greater than the price of the home you’re considering (minus the down payment). That said, stringent […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
