11/03/2026
Since the clocks went back, you have a little extra time this weekend. Use 20 minutes of it to prep for the house you're buying next year.
A lot of renters in Cypress assume the first step to buying is touring homes. In reality, it begins months in advance with your credit, expenses, and savings.
Each step here is small. Together they’re what a lender sees when you apply: a clean credit report, steady savings and bills you clearly keep up with.
Do this once a month and you’ll walk into your first lender conversation already knowing your numbers. If you’re a first time home buyer in Cypress, or buying a home in Texas next year, that’s the best place to start.
Keep this saved so you can come back to it on the first Sunday of each month.
— If we haven’t met yet, I’m Carrie Panacek, your go to mortgage lender in Cypress, Texas, NMLS # 1231852