The Stairs Blog

There are a lot of home buying myths out there. Learn the truth about the most common mortgage myths as we sort fact from fiction.

Ever wonder how much house you can afford in Texas? We’ll help you do the calculations. Find out how much house you’ll get for your money throughout TX.

An at-a-glance overview showing first-time home buyers the average down payment on a house in Texas, both statewide and for each major metropolitan area.

Wondering how to break a lease in Texas? Find out when you’re allowed to break your lease and how to get help buying a home once that’s done.

Looking for the cheapest place in Texas to buy a house? A list of the cities with the cheapest housing prices, plus how to get help with your down payment.

Discover the cheapest places to live in Texas, and find out how to lower your expenses even more with down payment assistance.

We compare cost of living in Colorado vs Texas. See how each state stacks up, plus a city-by-city comparison of Houston, Denver, Dallas, Colorado Springs.

Discover the best neighborhoods in Dallas for families, why you might want to move to Dallas, and how to get help with a down payment.

Learn how to improve your credit score to buy a house. Practical tips to improve your FICO credit score for the best mortgage rates.

How much are closing costs in Texas? A Texas closing cost calculator that helps you understand what you’ll pay up front when you buy a home in TX.