Geoff Dolive

05/14/2018

Houston's New Astroworld is Finally Opening With a Big Splash

A colossal new theme park is on its way to Houston area. And it’s big enough and bold enough that it may have you saying, “AstroWorld, who?” Houston's beloved Six Flags left some pretty big shoes to fill. This summer, ride fanatics will finally start finding out just how newcomer Grand Texas s...

01/02/2018

Last week's economic readings included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, pending home sales and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

12/29/2017

Do you find yourself itchy and sneezing after an encounter with a friendly, furry dog? You are not alone. The CDC estimates that around ten percent of Americans suffer from allergies related to dogs or cats. But, of course, that is no reason not to enjoy the love of a dog.

12/28/2017

12/22/2017

Does your bathroom look amazing? As one of the most used rooms in every home, the bathroom can almost always use a bit of a facelift. In today's blog post we will share a few DIY renovations that will take your bathroom from drab to fab.

12/21/2017

Are you planning on using a mortgage to help cover the cost of a new home? If so, you will want to prepare your finances and figure out how you will manage all those wallet-draining monthly expenses. Let's take a look at how to run a quick financial health check to ensure you are ready to apply for�...

12/19/2017

Ask any friend or family member that owns a home and they will share that it takes a bit of management to keep all the expenses under control. Let's explore the concept of PITI and why it is vital to have a clear picture of how much your home is costing you each month.

12/18/2017

Last week's economic reporting included readings on inflation, core inflation and the Post-meeting statement of the Fed's Federal Open Market Committee. Fed Chair Janet Yellen also gave a press conference; weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

12/15/2017

Winter is coming December 21st! LoanStar people live and work from Hawaii (sunny and warm) to Texas (partly sunny and cool) and up north to Seattle (rainy and cold). What does winter look like and what is the temperature outside for you?