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What a Texas home really costs per month.
Most calculators show principal and interest and stop — then Texas property taxes show up and blow the budget. This one carries the whole payment: taxes at real DFW-county rates, insurance, PMI, and HOA. Change anything; it’s your math.
Your whole monthly payment
$3,073/mo
In Texas, property taxes are the slice most calculators hide — here it’s 18% of your payment.
At 5.78% — one point lower — this payment drops to $2,857/mo (saves $217/mo). That’s what builder rate buydowns do, and many DFW builders are offering them right now. How builder deals work →
Now the better question: how do you get there?
Answer 8 quick questions and get a plan around your real numbers — your buying power, your loan options, and a DFW coach in your corner. Free, no pressure.
See where you stand →Estimates for education only, using typical rates and county-level tax averages — your actual rate, taxes, insurance, and PMI depend on your finances, lender, and the specific property. The starting interest rate is an illustrative assumption, not an offer or quote. HomeStart Club isn’t a lender and doesn’t make credit decisions. Verify property taxes with the county appraisal district before you rely on them.