How long does it take to buy a home in Texas?
Pre-approval takes a few days to a week. Property search varies by inventory, anywhere from a weekend to a few months. Once you're under contract, the typical close timeline is 30 to 45 days for financed purchases and 14 to 21 days for cash. Texas has a unique 7 to 10 day option period after contract for inspections and negotiation.
How much do buyers pay in closing costs?
Texas buyer closing costs typically run 2 to 4 percent of the purchase price. That covers loan origination, appraisal, title insurance, prepaid taxes and insurance, and recording fees. Some sellers contribute toward buyer closing costs as part of negotiation. We give you a concrete estimate at offer time, not a vague range.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Yes, including first-time buyers using FHA, USDA, VA, and conventional loan programs. We walk every first-time buyer through the down payment, closing cost, and rate math before the search begins, so the numbers are clear from day one.
What if I'm relocating from out of state or out of metro?
Most of our buyers are. We start with a virtual consultation to understand budget, schools, commute, and lifestyle goals, then run a discovery weekend that tours 8 to 12 homes across 2 or 3 candidate towns. See the relocation playbook.
Should I buy now or wait?
The honest answer depends on your timeline and rate-vs-price math, not on a market prediction. We walk through that math with every buyer before search begins so the decision to buy is grounded in your numbers, not headlines.