Every year, Build Expo comes to Houston and with it comes lots of information presented by various vendors and subject matter experts in the industry. I enjoy attending these conventions because I get to become acquainted with what's trending or new. I went last week and thought I would share some of my interesting finds with you. The first offering that really got my attention was this product offered by Classic Metal Roofing Systems. This company has developed a metal roof that looks like tile roofing. If you speak to any roofer, they will tell you the best roof is a metal roof. It has a very long lifespan - they like to say it will last a "lifetime" but it begs the question....Whose
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying power—that is, the total amount of purchasing potential they actually have. Buying Power Defined Your buying power is comprised of the total amount of money you have available each month for a mortgage payment. This means the money you have each month after fixed bills and expenses. Any money you’ve saved for a down payment, the proceeds from the sale of your current home, if applicable, and the amount of money you’re qualified to borrow all impact your buy
