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homes: TEXAS HOME SALES DOWN, PRICES UP!! - 09/29/10 11:49 AM
TEXAS HOME SALES DOWN, PRICES UP
TEXAS (Real Estate Center) - Newly released data from Texas Multiple Listing Services (MLS) show existing home sales are down from last year while average and median prices are up.
"Texas home sales peaked this year in May rather than the normal June-July period because of the expired tax credit stimulus," said Real Estate Center Research Economist Dr. Jim Gaines.
"August 2010 sales were down 14 percent from August last year but were up 3.6 percent from dismal July figures, which were down 27 percent from the previous year."
Gaines said average and median prices showed … (1 comments)
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homes: Who gets to pick the title company that will issue the owner policy of title (TEXAS) - 08/27/10 10:27 PM
Legal
Ask Texas REALTOR® This was in the latest issue - Good information
Who gets to pick the title company that will issue the owner policy of title
insurance?
Logical arguments can be made that support either a seller or buyer picking
the title company. A seller may feel he should be the one to pick the title
company where the applicable provision of the TREC contract shows the
cost of the owner policy to be a seller's expense. A buyer may feel that he
should pick the title company because he will actually be the insured party
in the … (0 comments)
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homes: Grapevine, TX 76051 Home Bargains - 08/13/10 04:32 PM
You will find Grapevine, Texas a quaint little town of 51,098 residents. Grapevine is surrounded by Colleyville, Coppell, Westlake, Trophy Club, Southlake, Flower Mound and Irving. Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Coppell and Flower Mound are all areas that hold their property values well. We are not as affected as other parts of Texas or US cities.
As you travel down Main Street you will find shopping, resturaunts, wineries and much more! Grapevine is a very active community to live if you like: the lake, running, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, jet skiing, boating, wine tasting, seeing local bands and festivals. Grapevine is centrally … (1 comments)
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homes: What is a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert)? - 08/03/10 02:50 PM
Too many people with a valid hardship do not know their options other than foreclosure. I am a listing and buyers agent in the DFW Metroplex covering Dallas County, Denton County, Colllin County, Tarranty County and Cooke Counties. If you need to find an agent in another city or state, please let me know and I would be glad to assist.
Foreclosure Solutions
You Don't Have to Lose Your Home to Foreclosure...unless...You Really WANT the Humiliation, Damage to Your Credit, Job & Future and the Helplessness That Goes With It! Know your options.
The current U.S. housing market and national financial … (0 comments)
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homes: Ranch house and 30 acres in Chico, TX $525K - 07/23/10 04:15 PM
Looking for a piece of Texas? This might be just for you! 30 Acres and a beautiful home to boot. 5 Bedroom and 5 bath house with pond, 8 pens, 2 tack rooms and guest house. Take a look!
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homes: I want to know if it's just me................. - 03/02/10 01:32 PM
Seems like the last year my real estate transactions have been more difficult than normal. I think I have had one "normal" transaction in the past year. The rest have been very trying. Seems like there are extinuating circumstances that are out of my control. You end up working 3 times as many hours and/or it falls apart. Then there's the mortgage industry. With all of the new changes, this makes our job more challenging as well. So, is it just me? Is anyone else thinking about going to work for McDonalds? Would you like ketchup with that?
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homes: Interested in Foreclosure Listings? Here's an updated list! - 02/17/10 07:15 PM
Here's an updated list of foreclosures for the DFW area. If you want an area that is not listed here, just let me know. I can also have this list emailed directly to you. If you know someone that is looking to purchase, please let me know. Thanks. http://ntreislistings.marketlinx.com/portal/?PID=925267&MID=0546263&AT=1
Go to my website for more information. I have links to a lot more than just real estate. www.DebbieSellsDFW.com
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homes: IKE HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM BEGINS - 02/05/10 04:43 PM
IKE HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM BEGINS
GALVESTON (Galveston County Daily News) - Phase 1 of a $102.7 million buyout program began this week, as county commissioners received formal approval to purchase and convert as many as 900 Hurricane Ike-damaged homes into open land.
Just over 500 applicants were notified that their properties were approved for buyout. Most properties on the county's priority list are beachfront on the Gulf side of the Bolivar Peninsula, including properties just east and west of Rollover Pass in Gilchrist.
Properties purchased will be county-owned and will not be available for private development. Instead, properties will become green … (1 comments)
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homes: Fresh Banana Cake - This is all of my friends favorite! - 01/28/10 06:17 PM
Fesh Banana Cake
With mixer, cream together:2/3 C Margarine1 2/3 C SugarAfter that is throughly mixed, add:2 Eggs
In a bowl combine 1 1/2 C Flour1 1/4 t Baking powder1 t Salt1 t Baking sodaAdd the flour mixture alternately with 2/3 C Buttermilk starting with the flour. Mix until combined.
Mash 3 bananas and add. You can add 2/3 C chopped nuts.
Bake in greased pan at 350 degrees until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Buttercream Icing
1/2 C Magarine (1 stick)3/4 Bag of powdered sugarMilk (about 1/3-1/2 C)1 T Vanilla2 T Vietnamese Cinnamon (The best cinnamon you can … (1 comments)
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homes: Good news for investors and us real estate agents! FHA 90-Day requirement waived - 01/18/10 10:12 AM
FHA has waived the 90-day ownership requirement for the financing of quick-resale properties, like those bought at foreclosre, or what some may call "flips". This will help get more properties off the market, faster and at higher prices, stabilizing markets. The waiver is for one year beginning with contracts signed Feb. 1.
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homes: How To Get Good Vision in a Downpour! I didn't know this..................... - 11/19/09 02:36 PM
I didn't know either of these driving tips. GOOD VISION IN A DOWNPOUR How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by a Police friend who had experienced and confirmed it. It is useful...even driving at night. Most of the motorists would turn on HIGH or FASTEST SPEED of the wipers during heavy downpour, yet the visibility in front of the windshield is still bad. In the event you face such a situation, just try your SUN GLASSES and miracle! All of … (1 comments)
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homes: Genius Junk Food (Wooohoo chocolate made the list!) - 10/26/09 11:08 AM
Genius Junk Food
Comment Share Email Print Save By Jeff Volek, Ph.D., R.D.Men's Health
Did you know there are more than 15 types of saturated fat? And despite the fact that they've been damned as a whole by nutrition experts for decades, some of them are actually heart healthy. That's good news, since high-fat foods are often the tastiest.
But a bad reputation is hard to shake. And though saturated fat is the most obvious example of a bad food gone good, it's not the only one. I've run the numbers and scoured the research to determine which vilified … (1 comments)
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homes: Economic Growth Expected to Slow in First Half of 2010 before Picking up in Second Half - 10/16/09 01:55 PM
Economic Growth Expected to Slow in First Half of 2010 before Picking up in Second Half
RISMEDIA, October 16, 2009-MBA expects economic growth to continue through the rest of 2009 before slowing in the first half of 2010. Unemployment is expected to climb to 10.2% by the middle of 2010 before beginning to moderate as economic growth resumes sustained growth in the second half of the year.
Mortgage originations should reach $1.5 trillion in 2010. Modest increases in home sales should drive purchase originations but refinance originations are expected to decline as mortgage rates rise.
"The recession is behind us, but the … (0 comments)
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homes: DALLAS FORECLOSURE POSTINGS RISE - 09/23/09 11:19 AM
DALLAS FORECLOSURE POSTINGS RISE
DALLAS (Dallas Morning News) - Almost 6,000 area homes are scheduled for foreclosure auction next month, a 34 percent increase from a year ago, according to Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Service.
This brings the number of foreclosure postings for 2009 to nearly 51,000.
However, fewer than half of the homes set for forced sale each month are actually foreclosed on by the lender. In many cases, the borrower and debt holder reach an agreement or the foreclosure is delayed.
The biggest jump in foreclosures was seen in Collin County, where a 61 percent increase in foreclosure postings from 2008 … (0 comments)
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homes: Interested Stats about the Texas Housing Market. Good news! I like that! - 09/23/09 11:17 AM
2008 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY DATA RELEASED
WASHINGTON, D.C. (U.S. Census Bureau) - The U.S. Census Bureau has released the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing a statistical portrait of the characteristics of the nation's population in 2008.
According to the new snapshot, Texas had an increase in real median household income between 2007 and 2008, and a decline in median selected monthly housing costs.
The average decrease in the median selected monthly housing costs for homeowners with mortgages in the United States was 0.3 percent between 2007 and 2008.
Seven states, including Texas, experienced increases in median home values.
One … (0 comments)
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homes: Help For American Homeowners - Making Homes Affordable Program - 08/21/09 07:07 AM
Find out if your clients can get a loan modification or refinance through this program: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/ Let's keep families in their homes. As CDPE agents, we can help.
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homes: U.S. FORECLOSURE FILINGS RISE 7 PERCENT - 08/18/09 10:40 AM
U.S. FORECLOSURE FILINGS RISE 7 PERCENT
IRVINE, Calif. (RealtyTrac) - Foreclosure filings were reported on 360,149 U.S. properties in July, an increase of nearly 7 percent from the previous month and a 32 percent increase from July 2008, according to RealtyTrac's July 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.
"July marks the third time in the last five months where we've seen a new record set for foreclosure activity," noted James J. Saccacio, CEO of RealtyTrac.
"Despite continued efforts by the federal government and state governments to patch together a safety net for distressed homeowners, we're seeing significant growth in both the initial … (1 comments)
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homes: Has anyone seen this? Banks to lease REO properties for a limited amount of time up to 5 years? - 08/01/09 05:45 PM
July 30, 2009 1:25 PM CST AdvertisementsThe House of Representatives this week passed a bill that would authorize federally-insured depository institutions and banks to lease real estate-owned homes for a limited period of time - up to five years.The House approved HR 2529, the Neighborhood Preservation Act, in a voice vote Wednesday. The bill's language allows banks covered through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to lease back houses it owns through foreclosure.By allowing these institutions to enter long-term leases with occupants of the foreclosed property or other parties to restrict the number of houses moving onto the market, the bill aims … (11 comments)
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homes: The Truth Behind 7 Short-Sales Myths - 06/16/09 10:39 AM
This is a good reason to use a CDPE Certified listing agent!
Short sales can be difficult. They occur when a home's sales value is less than what the owner owes on the loan for the property. Lenders agree to discount the existing loan balance in return for the sales proceeds; this helps them mitigate larger potential losses on the property.
Knowing some basics about the process - and what common myths to discredit - can help. Here is a look at some of those myths and proof that they aren't necessarily true.
Myth No. 1: Short sales are impossible and … (0 comments)
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homes: Home Buyer's Down Payment FAQs - 05/29/09 05:18 PM
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Debbie Gill, 972-877-6147 Coppell TX Real Estate Professional
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