The legislative session may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. In this episode, we break down Texas’ 89th Legislative Session with Bryan Tony (Dallas Housing Coalition) and Todd Kercheval (Kercheval & Associates), exploring the legislative progress made for affordable housing and what it means for the future of housing policy in Texas.

In honor of TSAHC’s 30th anniversary, we’re sitting down with someone who’s been there nearly every step of the way. In this special anniversary episode, host Michael Wilt speaks with David Long, President of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC), to reflect on 30 years of impact, growth, and innovation. From the organization’s early beginnings to its current role in expanding housing opportunities across Texas, David shares stories, milestones, and insights from his decades ...

What does it take to turn a vision for supportive housing into a place people can call home? In this episode, Michael Wilt sits down with Sally Gaskin, Founder and President of SGI Ventures, to talk about Cady Lofts, a newly opened supportive housing development in Austin, Texas. Sally shares the story behind the project, the challenges and successes along the way, and how Cady Lofts will serve some of Austin’s most vulnerable residents.

Mireille Hernandez and her husband love Fort Worth and knew they wanted to buy a home there. Their parents live close by, and it was very important to them to raise their two children close to their grandparents. Mireille learned about TSAHC’s home buyer programs through her lender Stacy Lynn Schriever, Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer with Highlands Residential Mortgage. With Stacy’s help, they stuck to a strict budget to overcome credit challenges, qualify for TSAHC’s assistance, and ...

Interest rates are an important factor to consider for any loan since they help you determine the cost of borrowing money. And, because buying a home is one of the most major financial decisions that most average Americans ever make, mortgage interest rates are even more worthy of our time and attention. In this episode of On the House, we brought in John H.P. Hudson with H & M Mortgage Group to take a look at a couple ways that home buyers can save money on their mortgage.

Texas' 89th Legislative session kicked off January 14th, and tackling Texas’ housing affordability challenges will likely be a high priority. To keep our listeners informed, Michael Wilt sat down with Meredyth Fowler with Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and Tray Bates with Texas REALTORS® to preview the session and analyze the issues, policies, and potential bills that impact homeownership in Texas. Please note: This episode was recorded in December 2024, prior to the start of the legisl...

Texas' 89th Legislative session kicked off January 14th, and tackling Texas’ housing affordability challenges will likely be a high priority. To keep our listeners informed, Michael Wilt sat down with Roger Arriaga with the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers and Todd Kercheval with Kercheval & Associates to preview the session and analyze the issues, policies, and potential bills that impact rental housing. Please note: This episode was recorded in December 2024, pri...

Local housing authorities provide critical housing resources to their communities, but do you know what kind of services they provide? In this episode, we sit down with David A. Northern Sr., President and CEO of the Houston Housing Authority (one of the largest housing authorities in the country) to talk about their work and how it might be relevant to our listeners.

Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and one of the ways we're celebrating is by highlighting the needs of Hispanic home buyers. Join us as we sit down with Clarissa Hernandez, a loan officer with Waterstone Mortgage, to discuss how programs like TSAHC's can support Texans with Hispanic roots as they journey through the homebuying process.

If you've been looking into the homebuying process, you'll probably have seen a discussion or two about title insurance. But what is title insurance, and is it really worth the price? This week, Joniel LeVecque is pairing up with John Fleming, General Counsel with the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, to bring you the facts about title insurance and the ways it could benefit Texas homeowners.

Interest rates are playing a pivotal role in the housing market these days sparking curiosity from home buyers and sellers as to how mortgage interest rates are determined and if there is hope on the horizon for when they may come down. Tune in as we sit down with Erin Dee from LoanPeople to learn all about the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, how its actions impact interest rates, and how home buyers can be best prepared to get the best interest rate possible.

Loan officers and REALTORS® -- Want to take a closer look at what might be in store for the housing market and the economy in general? Join us as we sit down with Jed Guenther with Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC to discuss the state of the economy and how that might influence future housing trends. Please note that this episode was recorded in late January 2024, so economic commentary will be current to that point in time.

This week, we're focusing on spotlighting the great work one of our nonprofit partners is doing in the Houston area. Join us as we sit down with Kathy Flanagan-Payton from Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (Fifth Ward CRC) to discuss the history of Houston's historic Fifth Ward, the services that Fifth Ward CRC offers, the work they're doing as part of the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative, and more!

As much as we LOVE talking about everything about homeownership, we know how intimidating the homebuying process can be, especially for first-time home buyers. That's why our very own Frank Duplechain sat down with Angela Guerrero and Victoria Garcia with Avenue to discuss how to combat higher interest rates, become better educated on the homebuying process, and finally break into homeownership! This podcast episode was originally recorded as part of a webinar hosted by Avenue in late Octobe...

Housing voucher programs are well known for their successes in helping households across the country secure affordable rental housing. But did you know that housing vouchers can be used towards a mortgage payment on a home? Join us as we sit down with Alyson Griffin, Branch Manager with Cross Country Mortgage, to discuss how housing vouchers can help families build generational wealth through homeownership. www.housingvoucher.com

¡Junio es el Mes de la Propiedad de Vivienda y lo celebramos trayendo a los hispanohablantes los conceptos básicos sobre la asistencia para el pago inicial y los programas de Certificado de Crédito Hipotecario! Acompáñanos mientras nos sentamos con Karla Mendoza, oficial de préstamos en First Community Mortgage, para una conversación de todo lo que necesitas saber sobre cómo ahorrar dinero al comprar una casa. June is Homeownership Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing Spanish-speakers th...

This week we’re turning our On the House spotlight to supportive housing, which plays a key role in helping families and individuals achieve housing stability so they can focus on other financial goals (like homeownership) in the future. There’s no greater expert on the topic of supportive housing than Joy Horak-Brown, President and CEO of New Hope Housing in Houston.

When it comes to architecturally designing a home, many often assume that the more luxurious it is, the more expensive it becomes. But in this week's episode, our guest host Michael Wilt sits down with Eric Robinson and Kevin Deabler, co-founders of RODE Architects to debunk that myth as they discuss the intersection of design and affordability during the development process. The episode explores how these architects intentionally think about how housing developments are formed by and for the...

Whether you're in a highly-competitive housing market or one that's a bit more rural, non-traditional housing is a great option for home buyers who are looking to balance availability with affordability. But buying a non-traditional home can present other challenges, particularly when it comes to financing. In this episode, we sit down with Aubrey Miller with Q&A Mortgage to discuss the ins and outs of purchasing manufactured homes, tiny homes, shipping container homes, barndominiums, and...

As kids across Texas head back to school, we thought it might be a good time for us to get some learning in too! In this episode of On The House, our very own Sarah Ellinor will be sitting down with Gracie Perez, a loan officer with Cardinal Financial, to dig through the wealth of information on how to shop for a mortgage loan.