Here are some updated numbers for the week. 30-year prices dropped down to their lowest in the past few months, opening this morning at 4.75%. This is largely due to the fact that the markets dropped over 400 points last week alone.
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Terdema Ussery, president and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and chairman of the Dallas Housing Authority board of commissioners, will speak at the Real Estate Council’s 2010 Community Breakfast.
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I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I figure most of you are working today, so I wanted to go ahead and send out some revised figures. Half of the banks we work with were closed yesterday, but the others were still publishing rates. The DOW finished down more than 100 points on Friday, so rates ...
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You will quickly notice that rates have taken a dramatic hit since last week’s figures, and I’m hesitant to believe that we’ll see much relief in the short term unless the upcoming treasure auctions do very well. Most of the economic data coming out over the last few weeks (i.e. higher inflation, holiday retail etc.) are showing signs of ...
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Some people feel like this can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. You just need to take a few steps to put yourself in the shoes of the buyer. When you look at other people’s homes what is appealing to you? What is not appealing? When you go to Grandma’s and smell an apple pie in ...
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Print this moving checklist and check off as you move to make your move easier. Depending on whether you are using a mover or moving yourself with a truck rental, get quotes from several different companies for a cost comparison.
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What happens after you make an offer on your new Dallas home? Your offer will be given to the Listing Agent as soon as possible. The Listing Agent will then present your offer to the Seller.
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Moving can be especially challenging for your children. Kids are creatures of habit and crave routine by nature so making this time as easy as possible for them is very important. Here are some tips to help them deal with some of the things they will be facing such as new friends, a new neighborhood, and going to a new ...
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You've decided the time is right to sell your home and buy another, but wonder if adding a deck or a fireplace or remodeling the kitchen would help attract buyers. Preparing your home for the real estate market doesn't have to mean costly additions or remodeling. In fact, cleaning, painting, and minor repairs may be all that are necessary to ...
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A few helpful hints to help you through your move. This is the perfect time to prepare for and have a garage sale. It is a great way to get you to take a look at what should go, what should stay, and what should just be thrown away!
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