Lake Conroe, Bentwater, and Montgomery County real estate and homes for sale in Texas, Waterfront Luxury Homes, Ranches - Kathy Barth, REALTOR® REALTOR® Logo - NUMBER1EXPERT™ NUMBER1EXPERT™ Logo
Barth header image
Contact Information
Email Kathy Barth
Login
Go To Sitemap
Kathy Barth


Feature Properties
Feature
Properties

All agents are NOT alike! Find out why I am a top real estate expert. Call me: 936-537-4450.

Special Offers
Find Out About the Latest Homes for Sale First!
I add my newest homes and other real estate listings to this web site first. It can be some time before they appear in the MLS.
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Testimonials
"Thank you for all your help! "
"We love our new home!"
Sean, Kristi, Mason and Regan Miller
Read Quote >
View All Quotes >

TripleCalc
Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Real Estate - Homes - NUMBER1EXPERTS Sell More!
Kathy Barth is one of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >


School Reports
See the nation's top rated reports for Schools in Lake Conroe, Bentwater, and Montgomery County >


Latest Listings
Get the Latest Listings Before Anyone Else!
As soon as I list another home for sale, I'll email you. You'll know first.
Name:
Email:
Affiliates
Coming Soon
Find Out More >

Latest News
Get the Latest Real Estate News, Hot Off the Presses!
If you are buying or selling a home, you need my eNewsletter.
Name:
Email:
Mortgage Calculators
Welcome > Resources > Mortgage Calculators > Buying Points ...

The Best Mortgage Calculators On the Web! 

Please try my Java loan and mortgage calculators. They take a minute to load, but they are worth it! 

Each calculator has dynamic graphs and charts that change - right before your eyes - as you enter different information. Try each calculator with different interest rates, loan amounts, and payment schedules. 

The mortgage repayment schedule and other reports are fully customizable - just for your home, your interest rate, your loan amount, your taxes, and more. 

Would you like a print out, for your records and future reference? Each calculator includes a View Report button. Click it, hit print, and you have a report, customized just for you... 

Will Buying Points Save You Money?

Should you buy points? Buying points when you close your mortgage can reduce its interest rate, which in turn reduces your monthly payment. But each "point" will cost you 1% of your mortgage balance. This calculator helps you determine if you should pay for points, or use the money to increase your down payment. Click on the "View Report" button to review your information.

This Financial Calculator requires a Browser with Java Support



Definitions

Term
Number of years for this mortgage. Most common terms are 15 years and 30 years.

Mortgage amount
Total balance for your mortgage.

Interest rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage without purchasing any discount points.

Years in home
The number of years you expect to live in this home or the number of years before you refinance your mortgage.

Principal and interest
Monthly principal and interest (PI) for this mortgage.

Points rate
Annual interest rate for this mortgage with discount points.

Points
The number of discount points you need to receive the lower rate. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage amount.

The mortgage calculators are provided by KJE Computer Solutions, LLC and made available to NUMBER1EXPERT as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can't guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.



School Reports in Lake Conroe, Bentwater and Montgomery County, Texas
"A model of how the Internet can facilitate the process of deciding where to send your children to school"
- America's Best School Profiles by
The Heritage Foundation

Texas Public, Private and Charter Schools: Compare them using these top-rated, comprehensive reports.
  Schools in Lake Conroe, Bentwater and Montgomery County 



Real Estate Tips
Financing Your Home >If You Are Self Employed

There's no question that it could be more difficult for you to get a mortgage loan if you are a free lance viola player than if you are a government accountant. Traditionally, lenders have been more cautious when evaluating loan applications of buyers who are self-employed than people who work for a regular salary.

However, if you are self-employed, there is no reason for you to shy away from applying for a home mortgage loan, especially if your earnings have been in the same field for at least two years. It is a good idea to meet with one or more loan officers before you begin your search. They will probably want to analyze your tax returns for the past 2 or 3 years, keeping in mind that many self employed people can look impoverished on paper, since you can write off some expenses that salaried individuals can not. Try to get pre-approval from the lender, and ask for a letter stating that you have pre-qualified for a loan which your real estate agent can attach to any offer you submit on a home. This will make you more attractive to the sellers.

See All Tips In The "Financing Your Home" Category >
See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Real Estate Trivia
Q 
What was a sure way to accumulate wealth through the 1970s and early 1980s?

A 
Many people made their fortunes in real estate during this period.
See More Real Estate Trivia >


Print This Page Send To A Friend


Kathy Barth, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Lake Conroe, Montgomery County and Conroe Texas home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Kathy Barth
Texas Home Group Realtors

20920 Kuykendahl Rd. Ste E
Spring, Texas 77379
Office: 281-350-8000
Cell: 936-537-4450
Fax: 936-597-4552
Email: Kathy@KathyBarth.com
KathyBarth@consolidated.net

I am committed to bringing you the best results possible to fit your real estate needs. My vast array of experiences, including world travel, entrepreneurial ventures and experience as a licensed Realtor® in this industry helps you, the buyer or seller, achieve results and avoid pitfalls that can happen so easily in transactions. I can make the process a little easier for you in every way. Your first step is choosing the right Realtor and I am that Realtor. I enjoy building personal relationships which last a lifetime. I serve the Lake Conroe and Montgomery areas. TEXAS HOME GROUP,Realtors® are the best safety net you can have when purchasing or selling a property or home. I strive to get you Top dollar when selling your home, and I work hard to find the right home for the buyer. I firmly believe in advanced education due to the faster paced and more complex process of home buying and selling today. This is evident thru my designation of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist).Nobody in the world sells more real estate than TEXAS HOME GROUP,Realtors. My core constituency is all about families and I will help you find your dream home.

ABR CRS Equal Housing MLS REALTOR


www.KathySellsLakeConroe.com is brought to you by Kathy Barth
NUMBER1EXPERT™ in real estate for Lake Conroe, Bentwater, and Montgomery County, Texas, Waterfront Luxury Homes, Ranches

Read Kathy Barth's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge



USA and Canada Real Estate - NUMBER1EXPERT
NUMBER1EXPERT®
© Best Image Marketing and/or its clients.
All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

www.KathySellsLakeConroe.com is brought to you by Kathy Barth