On the House

¡Junio es el Mes de la Propiedad de Vivienda y lo celebramos trayendo a los hispanohablantes los conceptos básicos sobre la asistencia para el pago inicial y los programas de Certificado de Crédito Hipotecario! Acompáñanos mientras nos sentamos con Karla Mendoza, oficial de préstamos en First Community Mortgage, para una conversación de todo lo que necesitas saber sobre cómo ahorrar dinero al comprar una casa.

June is Homeownership Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing Spanish-speakers the basics on down payment assistance and Mortgage Credit Certificate programs! Join us as we sit down with Karla Mendoza, a loan officer with First Community Mortgage, to discuss everything you need to know about saving money when buying a home.

This week we’re turning our On the House spotlight to supportive housing, which plays a key role in helping families and individuals achieve housing stability so they can focus on other financial goals (like homeownership) in the future. There’s no greater expert on the topic of supportive housing than Joy Horak-Brown, President and CEO of New Hope Housing in Houston.

When it comes to architecturally designing a home, many often assume that the more luxurious it is, the more expensive it becomes. But in this week's episode, our guest host Michael Wilt sits down with Eric Robinson and Kevin Deabler, co-founders of RODE Architects to debunk that myth as they discuss the intersection of design and affordability during the development process. The episode explores how these architects intentionally think about how housing developments are formed by and for their communities as well as the role they think the design community should play when it comes to offering up solutions and new approaches to address affordability challenges.

Whether you're in a highly-competitive housing market or one that's a bit more rural, non-traditional housing is a great option for home buyers who are looking to balance availability with affordability. But buying a non-traditional home can present other challenges, particularly when it comes to financing. In this episode, we sit down with Aubrey Miller with Q&A Mortgage to discuss the ins and outs of purchasing manufactured homes, tiny homes, shipping container homes, barndominiums, and more!

As kids across Texas head back to school, we thought it might be a good time for us to get some learning in too! In this episode of On The House, our very own Sarah Ellinor will be sitting down with Gracie Perez, a loan officer with Cardinal Financial, to dig through the wealth of information on how to shop for a mortgage loan. 

If you've been following TSAHC or our On The House podcast series, you'll likely be familiar with the fact that we are big fans of affordable housing. But have you ever wondered how affordable housing opportunities are created? Come and chat with us as our host Frank Duplechain III and David Danenfelzer, TSAHC's Senior Director of Development Finance, delve into the development side of the affordable housing industry!

It's National Homeownership Month and we're celebrating by focusing on one of the best-kept money-saving secrets that first-time home buyers can find: the Mortgage Credit Certificate! In this episode, we sit down with Donnetta McGrew, TSAHC's MCC Compliance Manager, as we go over the benefits of the MCC and  how it can save home buyers money.

If you've listened to any of our podcast episodes this far, you'll have heard a lot of information about homeownership from a variety of trusted REALTORS® and lenders. But in this episode, we're interviewing a first-time home buyer who used TSAHC's programs to buy a home. Join our host, Frank Duplechain III, and Alaina Curry, a proud new homeowner, as we discuss the process of buying a home from the home buyer's perspective!

If you've listened to our other podcast episodes, you'll already be familiar with our tips on how to buy your first home. But today, we're here for the homeowners who have already gone through the homebuying process and are thinking of moving on to a new home. Join us as we sit down with Jamey Hodge with Guild Mortgage to discuss the process of becoming a repeat home buyer and how to decide whether to sell or rent out your current home. 

If you've been hunting for a home in today's highly-competitive housing market, you might already know how hard it is to find a home that's both turn-key and also within your budget. In this episode of On the House, we sit down with Andy Williams, founder and CEO of Recon Realty, a mission-driven realty company that helps veterans transition back to civilian life through real estate. If you're curious about the expert tips and tricks that it takes to buy a fixer upper, be sure to tune into the discussion!