Special Government Home Renovation Loan Program using Texas City TX FHA 203k Mortgage Loans. Many are not aware of a special government loan program that is actually a part of FHA (Federal Housing Administration- a department within HUD). Existing home owners or potential home buyers can remodel and update their homes without having a higher cost second lien because of this FHA loan program.  "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA loan program. Repaint, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances and flooring and even a add a room to an existing structure (which will increase the value of the homes square footage).  One of the biggest advantages to this government loan program is you have all of your acquisition o... 03/01/2022

Veterans Loans in Texas City Texas with 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country!  VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel.  Here are some of the main features of this great program:  - 100% financing, no down payment required.  - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment.  - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans- Low rates compared to other loan programs.  Here's how to qualify for Veterans Loans in Texas City Texas:  You must first verify your eligibility. This is done by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Texas VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can ... 02/09/2022

There are many benefits to a VA home loan. It’s important to know how these loans can help you. First, thank you for your service to our country. According to the Mortgage reports, VA loans stand apart for its combination of low rates, lenient underwriting, and secondary benefits. These are 10 Veterans Loans Benefits in Texas City Texas in 2020. These are:        No down payment on a VA loan        No mortgage insurance        VA loans have a government guarantee        Your ability to shop and compare VA loans        VA loans don’t allow a prepayment penalty        They come in many varieties        It’s easier to qualify for a VA loan        VA loan closing costs are lower        The VA loan offers funding fee flexibility    VA loans are assumable Backed by the U.S. Department of Vete... 04/13/2021

We are excited to let you know that we have invested in a new technology called Homebot to be your free personal guide through your home-buying journey.Homebot is a monthly financial dashboard that enables you to maximize the most of your home-buying search.When you sign up you will receive a regular email called the “Homebot Market Report”- a customized interactive guide with critical information to help you buy smart. Homebot offers buyers the ability to search for homes in your area at no cost to you.What will the Homebot Market Report do for you?     Explore neighborhoods and cities nationwide to find the best market to match your goals     Use current market temperatures to guide your buying strategy     Estimate how much home you can afford at today's interest rates     See how mu... 02/10/2021

The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Texas City Texas Home Loans. Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. No question, this is a big decision, and one that can be either immensely stressful- or immensely enjoyable- depending on how you go about the home buying process of Texas City Texas Home Loans and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.   Education    The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Texas City, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. ... 08/21/2020

There are many benefits to a VA home loan. It’s important to know how these loans can help you. First, thank you for your service to our country. According to the Mortgage reports, VA loans stand apart for its combination of low rates, lenient underwriting, and secondary benefits. These are 10 Veterans Loans in Texas City Texas in 2020. These are:        No down payment on a VA loan        No mortgage insurance        VA loans have a government guarantee        Your ability to shop and compare VA loans        VA loans don’t allow a prepayment penalty        They come in many varieties        It’s easier to qualify for a VA loan        VA loan closing costs are lower        The VA loan offers funding fee flexibility    VA loans are assumable Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affa... 06/17/2020

Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 02/13/2020

Being a Texas City TX First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew.Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Texas City TX First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 01/17/2020

Special Government Home Renovation Loan Program using Texas City TX FHA 203k Renovation Loans.Many people are not aware of a special government loan program that is part of the Federal Housing Administration or FHA (a department within HUD). A buyer or existing home owner can do meaningful amounts of remodeling or updates to their existing home without having a higher cost second lien thanks to this special FHA loan program.However, this loan program doesn't allow for "luxury items" in your home such as a swimming pool, hot tub, or other accessories. Although, you can repaint, replace flooring and appliances, add a room to an existing structure (which can add to value tremendously as you increase the square feet of your home) as well as remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms.This l... 01/09/2020

The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Texas City TX Home Loans. Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. No question, this is a big decision, and one that can be either immensely stressful- or immensely enjoyable- depending on how you go about the home buying process of Texas City TX Home Loans and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.   Education   The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Texas City, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You sho... 06/19/2019

Being a Texas City TX First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Texas City TX First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 06/07/2019

We offer a Special Government HOME RENOVATION Loan PROGRAM with Texas City FHA 203k Renovation Loans.   Many people are not aware of a special GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM that is part of theFEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION or FHA(a department within HUD). This FHA LOAN PROGRAM allows the buyer or existing owner of a home to do significant amounts of remodeling or updating to their home without a higher cost second lien.     "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA LOAN PROGRAM. But you can repaint, replace flooring, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances – even add a room to an existing structure (which can significantly add to value as you increase the square footage of your home).     One of the biggest advantages ... 03/23/2016

A New Amusement Park in Texas City???? Well, Possibly! In an article released by the Houston Chronicle the city has confirmed that an area physician has interest in building acre amusement park next to Tanger Outlets in Texas City. There haven't been any plans submitted as of yet but a facebook page outlines the idea. The facebook post reads as below: Playland Park - Texas City . . . a blast to the past! Located next to the new Tanger Outlet Mall in Texas City, the amusement park will be family-friendly and upscale. The entertainment facility has been named after Houston's first real amusement park. Playland Park is scheduled to open Summer of 2015 with retro-Americana theming. It will operate the historic large-scale locomotives that serviced... millions of patrons during its 50 years ... 11/06/2013

Tomorrow's the BIG day!!! Time to shop til you drop and enjoy a day experiencing a wonderful new Outlet! When you are done there head down to Galveston and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather. Tanger Outlet in Texas City will open for business October 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. sharp! Great news Tanger Outlet in Texas City will open October 19, 2012! This is great news for the Bay Area! It is predicted that the Tanger Outlet Center in Texas City will generate $8 million in yearly sales tax, create 400 construction jobs and provided the above stated 900 full-and-part time jobs. With Galveston luring millions of tourist yearly, just alone the traffic on I-45 will bring in many passer bys. As of now the closet Outlet Center in our area is located in Cypress and we all know this can be a drive. With t... 10/18/2012

Tanger Outlet in Texas City will open for business October 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. sharp! Great news Tanger Outlet in Texas City will open October 19, 2012! This is great news for the Bay Area! It is predicted that the Tanger Outlet Center in Texas City will generate $8 million in yearly sales tax, create 400 construction jobs and provided the above stated 900 full-and-part time jobs. With Galveston luring millions of tourist yearly, just alone the traffic on I-45 will bring in many passer bys. As of now the closet Outlet Center in our area is located in Cypress and we all know this can be a drive. With the building of the Tanger Outlet Center just a few miles from Clear Lake City, League City, Dickinson, Pearland, and Seabrook shopping just got a lot easier. The stores include but are not l... 10/04/2012

Tanger Outlets has broken ground and is said to open in October 2012! This is wonderful news for our area. With more jobs coming to the area, means more home buyers and this is always a great economic booster!   When it's completed, the Tanger Outlet Center is expected to produce 900 full-and part-time jobs. It is also expected to become a major tourist draw as have been seen with the Tanger Outlet Center in San Marcus. It is predicted that the Tanger Outlet Center in Texas City will generate $8 million in yearly sales tax, create 400 construction jobs and provided the above stated 900 full-and-part time jobs. With Galveston luring millions of tourist yearly, just alone the traffic on I-45 will bring in many passer bys. As of now the closet Outlet Center  in our area is located in Cypre... 01/03/2012

Tanger Outlet | Gateway to Galveston | Texas City Texas | The Bly Team | 281-823-5775 Coming soon to Clear Lake/Galveston Residents! The first ever joint venture between the countrys leaders in outlet development, Tanger Factory Outlets Centers, Inc. and Simon Premium Outlets will be creating the new Gateway to Galveston. Located along heavily tourist driven I-45, the newly branded Tanger Outlets of Texas City will be the premier shopping destination of the region. Taking its architectural aesthetics from both historic Texas City and the seaside community of Galveston the new center is divided into four distinct districts where the shopper will meander through meticulously landscaped promenades, under trellis and bris soleil which coverge in an open air center court aptly named Gulf Coa... 12/09/2011

One day while window shopping I spied this Buddha and I really liked it and made a mental note to go back and purchase it after Christmas. I was by that shop last Friday and noted they had closed down. When you procrastinate you sometimes lose. Well isn't that a bit like Real Estate... i.e. I didn't do that mail out, now I see there are three homes for sale in that neighborhood. They may have been mine had I sent those postcards out! We have all heard don't put off for tomorrow what can be done today...or the early bird gets the worm.... Write that post today you may forget it tomorrow. At least start it and save the draft! So if you are ready to lease, sell, or buy a home please click on one of the Icons below to get in touch with me! 06/05/2011

With the Holidays upon us, there is no shortage of parties.  From families, friends, co-workers to associates.  The problem is deciding how to prioritize them to fit them all into your schedule.  Today’s Holiday party was put on by Stewart Title.  This was a national party in their offices all around the country.  The theme this year was one of MY personal favorites…..  “The Cookie Party”…..  It doesn’t take a lot of coaxing for this party to make it to the top of my list!  So in eager anticipation we arrived to find that we were not going to be disappointed.  The festive table was full of, you guessed it…COOKIES!  I couldn’t have been more pleased.  The question was “Where do I start?”  The sugar cookies, the cake balls, the gingerbread  men….Decisions!  Without a thought about ‘blood... 12/08/2010

MATT DOYLE Citizen of the Year This is Matthew Doyle, whose been confined to a wheelchair since his teen years when he dove into water that was more shallow that he had assessed it to be. Matt's a member of Texas City's Chuck Doyle family.  The Doyles have been pillars of Texas City and Galveston County ever since Chuck and Mary Ellen brought them to Texas City where Chuck would work in the management of one of the chemical plants. Matt has done everything imaginable.  He's an Eagle Scout, very active in the Catholic church, wheels and drives himself everywhere without assistance, and, like his daddy, can influence people to do "the right thing" for the community. In his business life, Matt is vice-chairman of the Texas First Bank holding company that has about 15 branches throughout G... 04/27/2010