New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds. Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape. 1. Avoid job hopping Employment history and income are two of…
Am I even considered a first-time homebuyer? This might initially sound like a “duh” question with a “duh” answer to you. But you’d be surprised how many scenarios can actually consider you a first-time homebuyer. At face value, you would think it would mean this is the first time you’ve ever purchased…
Almost anything you finance requires some type of insurance these days. And when it comes to a big investment, like a house, it’s a smart move to look into insurance for it. As well as knowing what types of insurance you should consider. Read on to learn what homeowner’s insurance…
Although spring and summer come with homebuying benefits, fall is the best time to buy a home. During autumn, buyers can take advantage of a less crowded market—and they often end up paying less than their spring-buying counterparts as a result. With this in mind, there are a lot of…
If you’re looking for a new home but don’t want to wait months to have one built—or, even worse, be forced to settle for a fixer-upper—you’re in luck. Here at Clark Wilson Builder, we offer move-in ready homes that can be yours much sooner than you may think. Also known…
Saving energy means saving money every month, but it also means much more. By incorporating energy-efficient home features, we release less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, helping to combat climate change. In addition, an energy-efficient home is more comfortable, healthier, and easier to heat and cool. You can expect to find all these…
One of the most vibrant communities in the Austin area, Hutto, Texas, is a small but quickly growing city that still maintains its cozy, small-town charm. It’s hard to imagine a better place to raise a family. Hutto, Texas, was little more than a remote railroad depot when it was founded…
As always, a new year means changes are likely coming to the housing market. This year, there’s an even bigger question mark—sweeping changes in the government, including the election of a new president—that could impact 2017 real estate in all kinds of different ways. So, if you’re thinking about buying…