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Marysol Calvillo, Houston REALTOR®

Marysol CalvilloElite Properties, LLC

Title card for the article: Bad Credit or No Savings? You Can Still Buy a Home in North Houston

2026-09-15 · 6 min read

Bad Credit or No Savings? You Can Still Buy a Home in North Houston

Bad credit and no savings don't automatically mean you can't buy a home in North or Northwest Houston. Here's what actually determines whether you qualify.

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Title card for the article: Self-Employed or 1099? Here's How Mortgage Qualifying Actually Works

2026-09-08 · 6 min read

Self-Employed or 1099? Here's How Mortgage Qualifying Actually Works

Self-employed and 1099 income doesn't fit a standard mortgage application neatly, but it's not a dead end. Here's what actually matters to a lender who works with it regularly.

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