by The Novus Texas Team | May 6, 2026 | Mortgage
VA Loans in the DFW Area: 2026 Guide for Texas Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members If you’ve served in the military, the VA home loan benefit is one of the most powerful financial tools available to you — and one of the most underutilized. Many veterans... 
by The Novus Texas Team | Apr 29, 2026 | Mortgage
What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a Home in Texas? A Loan-by-Loan Breakdown Credit scores are one of the first things lenders look at when you apply for a mortgage, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood parts of the home buying process. Many Texans... 
by The Novus Texas Team | Apr 22, 2026 | Mortgage
Dallas Housing Market May 2026: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know Right Now The Dallas housing market in May 2026 looks noticeably different from the frenzied conditions of recent years. Prices have softened, inventory is up, and mortgage rates are beginning to... 
by The Novus Texas Team | Apr 15, 2026 | Mortgage
How to Get a Mortgage in Dallas When You’re Self-Employed: A 2026 Guide Getting a mortgage when you’re self-employed isn’t harder — it’s just different. The core challenge is documentation: lenders need to verify your income, and the way... 
by The Novus Texas Team | Apr 8, 2026 | Mortgage
Dallas Property Taxes in 2026: What Buyers Pay, What They Can Save, and How It Affects Your Mortgage Property taxes are one of the biggest financial surprises for buyers moving to Dallas — especially those coming from states with lower rates. Texas doesn’t have...