fort worth: If Only I Could...Happy Mother's Day, Mom - 05/10/08 11:24 PM
My Mom was so funny, she loved so deeply and had a wonderful sense of adventure. Did I appreciate all that she did for me?? No.
If I could, I would tell my Mom that,
she was the center of my universe when I was growing up,
I loved the way
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fort worth: Fishing the South Llano River - 05/08/08 04:35 PM
My husband and I took a much needed mini vacation to Junction, TX to canoe and fish the South Llano River. We had a blast! The little fish at the end of the video might be small, but the fight in this fish is incredible. They're a Guadalupe bass and
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fort worth: Adventures in Photography....a beginning - 05/08/08 11:07 AM
Earlier this week I was reading a blog by Sharon Yeary entitled "My Ignited Circuit" and it reminded me of why I am where I am today. My husband and I provide virtual tours for real estate professionals and businesses in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. It has taken us a few years
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fort worth: Memorable Home Tours - 04/30/08 11:57 AM
In today's competive home market a potential buyer may look at several homes on any given day. If you are number 3 out of 10 homes that day, how can you make your home showings the one that prospective buyers remember? How about giving each person viewing the home a CD
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fort worth: Your Best Marketing Tools ~ And They're Free! - 04/27/08 01:39 AM
I look at all the money I have spent on marketing... custom business cards, stationery to match, custom post cards (that usually end up in file 13), signs on my car and I've discovered something about how I get my business...It's my interaction with real, live people, face-to-face! Gee, who woulda'
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fort worth: Have we finally reached the bottom of the housing market crisis? - 04/26/08 08:08 AM
Have we finally reached the bottom? by Tim and Julie Harris Sales of U.S. existing homes rose slightly in February for the first time since July 2007. However, prices posted a record drop from their year-ago level, but economists said it was unlikely the market had reached a bottom. The National
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fort worth: Need a Reason to Invest in Texas - 04/25/08 12:24 AM
According to this article taken from the Dallas Morning News: Texas is king of the hill when it comes to corporate headquarters. The Lone Star State passed New York as home to the most big companies in the latest list compiled by Fortune magazine. Texas now boasts 58 headquarters, three more than New
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fort worth: About The Biedenharn Team - 04/21/08 06:56 PM
Hello all, We are The Biedenharn Team. I'm James and my wife is Kelly. Kelly began selling real estate 7 years ago with Prudential and I joined her 2 years later. We are located in the Northwest area of Fort Worth and serve Tarrant, West Parker, & Southern Wise & Denton Counties. In 2003 we found
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fort worth: Renee Johnson - New to Active Rain - 04/21/08 10:05 AM
Biography A San Antonio, TX native Renee Johnson graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a Liberal Arts Degree in Communications. Her professional career began at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. With over 25 years of service, Renee held positions that ranged from Operations Manager, Data Base Administrator to Senior Systems Analysis. Renee started
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fort worth: Money Ain't Everything - 04/09/08 12:52 PM
I recently spoke before another HOA group who was interested in becoming a group so they could negotiate a better lease for their minerals. I definitely support their idea about joining forces. There is power in numbers, especially in the Number of Acres you can offer to a company. However, there are
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fort worth: Census Confirms What Texans Know to Be True - 03/30/08 02:37 PM
Texas is on the move, and just in case anyone doubts it, the Census shows that four of our metropolitan areas ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for growth between 2006-2007. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked #1 in the nation in population growth. The other three Texas metro areas scoring in
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fort worth: Westward Bound - 03/27/08 04:12 PM
Most Texans love Texas. We are more proud than the average American is about their homestate. Some see this as negative, others as positive. I'll leave that up to you to decide. I know I said that my next post was going to talk about construction of office buildings, and how that
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fort worth: When Grandma Goes To Court - 03/22/08 04:40 PM
When Grandma Goes To Court A friend of mine sent me this on an email and I thought it was funny and wanted to share! Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first
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fort worth: River Plaza Building on University Drive in Fort Worth, Texas to Become "West Bend" - 03/12/08 04:31 PM
West Bend is a new mixed-use development in Fort Worth's University district on the Trinity River, consisting of 90,000 square feet of specialty retail and restaurants, 122,600 square feet of Class-A office space, a 140 room lifestyle hotel, and potential residential. West Bend is directly across from the University Park Village, south
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fort worth: Time to buy in Dallas Fort Woth - 03/11/08 07:55 PM
I have to piggy back on a blog that was recently written about the market in Dallas Fort Worth. We are not experiencing the problems the other parts of the country are experiencing and when the market does turn we will be stronger. If you know of anyone looking to move
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fort worth: It's Snowing in Fort Worth! - 03/06/08 08:02 PM
Here it is almost spring..our trees and daffodils are blooming and we get white stuff falling from the sky! Now, a lot of you know how I feel about snow...I LOVE it!! I can't take credit for the photos, they're from our local news sites, but I just wanted to share
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fort worth: Eric Chandler Named CEO of Xpressdocs - 02/20/08 07:18 PM
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Xpressdocs (www.xpressdocs.com) appointed Eric Chandler as Chief Executive Officer to continue the growth and vision of its founder, Colin Bailey, who remains with the company to focus on new strategic opportunities.
“We couldn’t be more excited about Eric’s decision to join our company,” said Bailey. “His experience
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fort worth: Fort Worth Texas Real Estate - 02/17/08 11:25 PM
7760 E BLUE MOUND RD FORT WORTH, TX 76131 view all photos (10) More Details Find more Fort Worth Homes in our listings now.
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fort worth: Welcome to the city of Mansfield, TX - 02/14/08 11:37 AM
Welcome to Mansfield, a dynamic, growing community with a rich history and a bright future. In its more than 100 years Mansfield has developed from a rural, farming community to a bustling suburban city of more than 50,000 people. Yet despite the explosive growth this city has seen in recent
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fort worth: Small Commercial Real Estate Mortgages - 02/10/08 01:23 AM
Small Commercial Real Estate MortgagesWe've made an affiliation with a very competitive small balance lender to provide: Unique Commercial Loans up to $100K to $2 millionMixed Use Property Types:• Mixed Use (commercially zoned) – office, retail, showroom or warehouse with residential apartment (tenant occupied).Commercial Property Types:• Office Building – stand-alone commercial
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fort worth: Fabulous Family Home With A Pool in N. Hurst - 02/08/08 04:57 PM
HIGHLIGHTS ARE HARDWOOD FLOORS, MASTER AND GUEST BEDROOM DOWN, 2ND LIVING, TWO BEDROOMS, JACK & JILL BATH UP! WONDERFUL PLAY POOL WITH 3 WATERFALL FOUNTAINS! Please click on the following link for a virtual tour: http://www.pictureshowtour.com/tours/slideshow-enhmls.asp?id=CD3687ps5396
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fort worth: Beautiful Custom Home in Prairie Timber Estates, Burleson, TX 76028 - 01/31/08 07:23 AM
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fort worth: The Perfect Get Away...Diving in Belize! - 01/30/08 07:35 AM
My husband and I SCUBA dive and several years ago we had an opportunity to travel to Belize in Central America. What an amazing place! It wasn't at all what we expected. We had heard that some locals in the Caribbean are not so friendly to Americans and tourists in general,
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fort worth: Moi?? I've Been Meme'd??? - 01/29/08 07:56 AM
Ginger Wilcox had the great idea of choosing people with outside blogs to MeMe to draw people to outside blogs and to get better acquainted with the wonderful writers we have her on Active Rain. While my life is pretty much an open book I gave it a shot. You can read
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fort worth: Finding a Home at Homeferret.com - 01/28/08 11:19 PM
Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be very time-consuming and costly if you are not familiar with all aspects of the process, and don't have all the best information and resources at hand. That's where homeferret.com comes in. Homeferret.com is constantly updating each builder's information.
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fort worth: 945 Bethany Court, Burleson, TX 76028 - 01/28/08 01:42 PM
This gorgeous custom home by Kaden Custom homes is the home with the "aahh" factor. This home would be wonderful to come home to after a hard day at work. The beautiful gourmet kitchen is every cook's dream. There's a farmer's sink, trash compactor, top of the line stainless appliances including
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fort worth: Don't Run Red Lights in Burleson, TX - 01/28/08 08:14 AM
Beginning February 25 you won't be able to get away with running a red light in Burleson, TX. The City Council approved the use of red light cameras on August 9, 2007 and they will be operational on the 25th of Feb. The City Council believes that even the word of them
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fort worth: Secrets of an Incredible Golf Course Community That's Convenient to Fort Worth - 01/27/08 09:35 PM
Located just 15 minutes west of downtown Fort Worth is the Lost Creek Golf Club and the wonderful Lost Creek Addition subdivision of homes. Those who think Texas is flat and boring will be in for a pleasant treat when they visit the Lost Creek Golf area. With its rolling hills, numerous
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fort worth: 4549 Knoll Ridge - Open House - Lost Creek Golf Community Fort Worth - 01/24/08 09:48 PM
It is an "open house" at a gorgeous, brand new custom home located at 4549 Knoll Ridge DR, Fort Worth TX, this Sunday (January 27, 2008) from 1-3 pm.There aren't any football games and the weather is supposed to be great on Sunday, so why not stop by to visit with me and
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fort worth: Blogging for Blood--Part II - 01/24/08 08:09 PM
GIVE BLOOD...PLAY HOCKEY! Did you know that tattoo's and body piercings don't disqualify you from donating blood? Did you know that when you donate blood, you lose weight? For more interesting facts about donating blood such as 1 blood donation per year helps save 3 lives, check out Part I of Blogging for Blood. Carter Bloodcare and The Dallas Stars
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fort worth: I Turned 100 Today! - 01/24/08 03:10 PM
I've spent this week thinking about what I would write for my 100th post and really didn't want it to be about me at all. I want it to about the friendships that are formed here in the Rain. This is so much more than a place where we share business
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fort worth: Are Foreclosure Numbers Accurate...or Not - 01/18/08 07:18 AM
There was a report on the news last night in Fort Worth about the rising numbers of foreclosure properties in the Fort Worth area. The report cites a 39% increase in foreclosures since this time last year, but is that really the case? Rich Thomas of the MetroTex Association of Realtors says
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fort worth: why List With Realty Specialists of DFW? - 01/12/08 02:05 PM
A unique selling philosophy - Inclusive is better than exclusive. Realty Specialists of DFW, we believe that optimal exposure comes through co-brokering, or "inclusive marketing." When you list with us, your property not only receives exposure to our own real estate professionals, but a worldwide co-broker network. Exceptional service experience -
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fort worth: Claim Your Property! - 01/02/08 01:40 PM
You might be surprised to discover that the Texas State Comptroller's office has a check with your name on it. From utility deposits to payroll checks to jewlery and stock certificates stashed away in a forgotten lock box, unclaimed and abandoned property is surrendered to the State Comptroller's office waiting to be claimed. Click here to
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fort worth: Pulte Homes in Forth Worth - New Fort Worth Homebuilder - 12/31/07 11:56 AM
Pulte Homes is building and offering new homes in the following communities in Fort Worth: Beechwood Creeks in Fort Worth - $145 thousand to $194 thousand. Floor-plans from 1769 to 3124 sq ft. Beechwood Creeks is part of a master planned golf course community, just one mile west of I-35W on Highway 114. This
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fort worth: Morrison Homes New Home Builder in Fort Worth - 12/31/07 11:19 AM
Morrison Homes is building and offering new homes in the following communities in Fort Worth: Creekwood in Fort worth - Starting at $240 thousand and 2314 square feet. Creekwood is a master-planned community located in Northern Tarrant County on 260 acres where Fort Worth meets Saginaw. Community amenities include a swim club, playground, public
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fort worth: Dallas Home Builders - Homebuilders in the Dallas Metroplex - 12/30/07 09:46 PM
The following Dallas Home Builders build in Dallas / Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs: Dallas Affordable Home Builders (Low $100s and Lower) Centex HomesBuescher HomesChoice HomesDallas Mid-Range Home Builders (High $100s - $400s) David Weekley HomesLennar HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRyland HomesDR HortonRichmond American HomesAmerican Legend HomesAshton Woods HomesDR Horton HomesDrees HomesMeritage HomesMorrisey HomesPulte HomesDallas
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fort worth: Is Your Life Organized? - 12/27/07 03:46 PM
I was thinking about my business plans and goals for 2008 and I realized that there's one thing that's desperately missing in my life. Organization. My office and desk usually looks like a war zone and that's got to stop. I'm going to get lost in there one of these days
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fort worth: Homes for sale and for lease - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex - 12/21/07 01:45 PM
Click on North Texas Homes to see the special properties that I currently have listed. Some are for sale, and some are for lease. We've actually received offers that are currently in the negotiation stage on some of these. Check them out - now is really a great time to buy a
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fort worth: Merry Christmas to My Active Rain Family - 12/18/07 01:39 PM
Every Christmas I look back at Christmas's past and reflect on where I am now. I was looking around on Image Chef and saw this little Christmas stocking full of good things and I got to thinking about Active Rain. When you log into Active Rain, don't you feel like you're pulling
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fort worth: Silly Me! - 12/12/07 03:02 PM
I really believe I need to go to basic tech support for computers! I got up yesterday morning eagerly looking to see if my favorite bloggers had posted over night and my computer wouldn't come on line! Yikes!! I sat there in frustration. Rebooted. Nothing. The screen kept telling me "page not
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fort worth: North Texas and Mineral Rights - 12/09/07 05:07 PM
Well, here's a little story 'bout a man named Jed..... Mineral Rights are a big deal! It's an even bigger deal right now if you are a buyer or seller of North Texas real estate. I recently took a class regarding Mineral Rights and learned that my role as it relates to
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fort worth: Short Sales or foreclosures?? - 12/09/07 09:49 AM
Do to all the mortgage mess and foreclosures, how many of you have shifted your marketing and have started to focus on short sales or foreclosures? Do you like that type of market?
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fort worth: Open House - Saturday Dec 8 - Eagle Mountain Lake Home For Sale - 12/06/07 11:49 AM
Looking for that perfect present? How about something the entire family will enjoy - a brand new home!!! On Saturday, December 8 from 2-4 pm, we are conducting an Open House at 7544 Eagle Ridge Cir, Fort Worth, Texas 76179. This is a beautiful custom home (just completed this year) with a view
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 12 of 12) - REFINANCING - 12/04/07 08:41 PM
REFINANCING Homeowners choose to refinance for a wide variety of reasons. Some of the most popular ones include: Obtain a lower interest rate. Build equity faster. Change loan type. Take advantage of an improved credit rating. Draw on equity already built in the home.Obtaining a lower mortgage interest rate can lower your
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 11 of 12) - EARLY LOAN PAYOFF - 12/04/07 08:39 PM
EARLY LOAN PAYOFF Even with today's low interest rates, the total amount of interest you may pay over the life of your mortgage can seem like an enormous amount. It's one of the reasons many people set a goal to pay down their mortgages early. Here are some reasons to consider it: Paying
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 10 of 12) - DOWN PAYMENT - 12/04/07 08:38 PM
DOWN PAYMENT Nearly every home purchase requires a down payment. The amount of the down payment can vary greatly depending on the home, the seller, the mortgage obtained, credit history of the borrower, etc. There are such things as no down loans that don't require the buyer to come up with the funds,
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 9 of 12) - MORTGAGE INSURANCE - 12/04/07 08:36 PM
MORTGAGE INSURANCE Mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. It's usually required for borrowers making a down payment of less than 20%. Similarly to auto insurance, mortgage insurance requires payment of a premium, is for protection against loss,
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 8 of 12) - SECOND MORTGAGES - 12/04/07 08:35 PM
SECOND MORTGAGES Although a second mortgage places an additional mortgage on your home, second mortgage money usually is loaned in a lump sum. Also, second mortgages usually have fixed interest rates and fixed payment amounts. Some second mortgage loans may extend for as long as 15 or 20 years; others may require
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 7 of 12) - HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT - 12/04/07 08:33 PM
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT While similar to a second mortgage or Home Equity Loan, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is different. If you need to borrow money, home equity lines may be one useful source of credit. Initially at least, they may provide you with large amounts of cash
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 6 of 12) - CONSTRUCTION LOANS - 12/04/07 08:32 PM
CONSTRUCTION LOANS Construction Loans are different than anything else out there. A lender has to know the story behind the planned construction before they're willing to loan you money. It's not going to be standardized like mortgage loans underwritten to Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae guidelines. However, there are some common features
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 5 of 12) - INTEREST ONLY LOANS - 12/04/07 08:29 PM
INTEREST ONLY LOANS Recently, Interest Only Loans have become prevalent in the mortgage industry. An interest only loan means that you pay only the interest on a mortgage in monthly payments for a fix term. After the end of that term, (generally 5-7 years) you begin paying off the principal (which causes
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fort worth: Are You Thankful? - 11/17/07 03:18 PM
Thanksgiving.....I wonder how many people really take the time to say, "Thanks", thanks for all the freedoms that we have as a nation. We're free to worship where we like, we have a voice and have the right to use it. We can walk down a street and feel relatively safe;
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fort worth: Christmas Activities at Sundance Square Fort Worth, TX - 11/16/07 03:48 PM
Christmas is almost here and what better way to take some time out from all the hustle and bustle of the holidays than taking in some entertainment at Sundance Square! Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is rockin' almost any night of the year, but it always steps it up a notch or
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fort worth: Can you get a GREAT deal in your market?? - 11/15/07 11:07 AM
If you listen to the National Media (which is only looking at 5 states, including New York, Virginia, Florida, Arizona, and California), you can get a GREAT Deal! The Deal of a Lifetime!! Suze Orman said on the Today Show yesterday, "If you see find a house priced at $200,000, make
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 4 of 12) - GOVERNMENT LOANS - 11/13/07 10:59 AM
GOVERNMENT LOANS While there are several government loans available, the two most common for home buyers are FHA LOANS and VA LOANS. FHA Loans: HUD insures mortgage loans to help people buy or refinance their current homes with a low down payment. HUD doesn't give you the loan directly. If you're interested in
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 3 of 12) - CONVENTIONAL LOANS - 11/13/07 10:42 AM
CONVENTIONAL LOANS Conventional loans are loans that are secured by government sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Conventional loans can be made to purchase or refinance homes with first and second mortgages on single family to four family homes. There are loan limits for homes under conventional guidelines: 2004 Conventional Loan
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 2 of 12) - GENERAL LOAN INFORMATION - 11/13/07 10:10 AM
GENERAL LOAN INFORMATION There are many loan choices available. In this article, we've provided a summary of loans and key phrases. Please keep in mind this is just a basic overview. Please contact us if you'd like clarification or a more detailed explanation. Fixed Rate Mortgages - These are offered in 15 and
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fort worth: ATX Rent To Own & ATX Home Buy - General Lending Information (Part 1 of 12) - WHY WORK WITH US? - 11/13/07 10:02 AM
WHY WORK WITH US? Buying a home is a thrilling, if major, step. There are so many questions that can be asked, so many places to look for answers. We'd like to share our expertise and help make the process as painless as possible. In order to reach your home buying goals, you
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fort worth: Custom Home For Sale - 4549 Knoll Ridge, Aledo Texas 76008 (Fort Worth) - Lost Creek Golf Community - 11/12/07 03:20 PM
Candi Munguia is a full time, full service Realtor serving the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. If you are looking to buy a new home, Candi can help you with this one, or any other home that is available in the area! For more information on the services provided by
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fort worth: 901 Egan Way Ct., Burleson, TX 76028 - 11/12/07 08:02 AM
This beautiful custom home is waiting for you! This home is located in Prairie Timber Estates in an up and coming area of Burleson, TX located approximately ten miles south of Fort Worth. The area where this home is located is about to become the jewel of North Texas because they're
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fort worth: 7544 Eagle Ridge Cir., Fort Worth, Texas 76179 - 11/11/07 09:37 PM
Candi Munguia is a full time, full service Realtor serving the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, and is a proud member of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are looking to lease or buy a new home, Candi can help you with this one, or any other home
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fort worth: November business in Tarrant County - 11/09/07 10:33 AM
So how is everyone doing this November? I have sold a few foreclsoures and have some good listings, but activity seems to have slowed a little. I think it will be ok in time. Any thoughts?
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fort worth: Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow, Oklahoma is a Wonderful Place to Visit - 11/08/07 08:04 PM
Beavers Bend State Park in southeast Oklahoma near the town of Broken Bow is a delightful place to get away from it all. It's a short 4-4.5 hour drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex making it an easy trip for a weekend. My family and I just spent four unhurried days just relaxing
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fort worth: No Internet? I Survived, Not Well, But Survived! - 11/08/07 06:46 PM
I haven't been around since Sunday night. My husband took me on a journey...a journey without TV, radio or OMG! No Internet! I survived, not well, but survived. I found that I am addicted to blogging and all of you here in the Rain. I felt like I had left my
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fort worth: Home for Sale in Eagle Ridge, Fort Worth, Texas - 11/07/07 10:55 AM
Just a quick note - I have another terrific new listing - an exceptional value for this area. More info on this listing will be coming soon, but here's a summary for now: Beautiful custom home with a view of Eagle Mountain Lake! Large covered patio with ceiling fans. Vaulted ceilings. Gourmet
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fort worth: National Diabetes Awareness Month - Please Get Screened - 11/02/07 08:15 AM
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and I can't stress enough the value of being screened for this disease. A lot of people have the misconception that it's just something you can take insulin for and everything will be ok. That can be far from the truth. This disease has struck
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fort worth: Condemned Land - 10/31/07 12:32 PM
Recently had a client, of another agent, call to see if I could give him some information about oil and gas issues. Since some newspaper articles have been out about my backgroundin the energy industry I have been called upon by several different firms for energy issues. Well, this guy was having
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fort worth: 5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Environmental Impact - 10/31/07 11:04 AM
5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Environmental Impact Look in your trash can. Make sure you are recycling everything possible. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. They last 10 times longer and can cut lighting costs by up to 75%. Think Organic for your home garden. Chemicals are added to the
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fort worth: "Unfair Taxation" For Independant Contractors - 10/30/07 02:26 PM
Hello my fellow bloggers, After long debates the issue of weather our taxing authority can put a "unfair tax" on independent contractors vehicles that they use to conduct their business is finally come to the public for a vote. This is important to everyone because if you are a independent contractor of
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fort worth: Canoeing the Trinity River - 10/29/07 10:12 PM
Sundays are family days for us and I try not to work at all if possible. This past Sunday was a spectacular day and my hubby Mike and I took our old faithful canoe out for a trip up the Trinity River here in Fort Worth. This stretch of the river flows
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fort worth: Show me the MONEY !!!!!!!!!! - 10/24/07 11:31 PM
Well, the leasing goes on. While people who already have leases and active wells are having trouble getting their checks (see past postings), the feeding frenzy for acquiring leases is getting stronger and stronger. I have been giving free talks to homeowner associations about the Barnett Shale. Obviously, I am trying
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fort worth: AZLE TEXAS - 10/22/07 01:28 PM
Azle, TX graces the southwestern shore of Eagle Mountain Lake, 14 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth in Tarrant County. Azle blends Metroplex amenities with a safe, friendly, hometown feel. City of Azle Azle Texas News Azle TX City Data Azle Real Estate ListingsEagle Mountain Lake
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fort worth: Fort Worth Stock Yards - 10/19/07 01:19 PM
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a great place to visit when in Fort Worth. Located as a stop along the Chisholm Trail, the Stockyards was a place to sell or trade your livestock. Hence the name! They have daily cattle drives of longhorn cattle which is always a delight to see. Check
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fort worth: Real estate outlook is brightest in Texas - 10/15/07 10:06 AM
We've been saying it for months. The nationwide housing crisis isn't "nationwide" at all. While Florida, California, Arizona and other areas have seen their hyper-inflated bubbles torn asunder, Texas (especially the D/FW area) has seen real estate values moving upward at a slow and steady, if unglamorous, rate for the past
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fort worth: It's Happy Time Because of Active Rain - 10/11/07 03:19 PM
My Prudential Texas Properties office held a Technology & Marketing class today on 50 Ways to Market Yourself Online. Wouldn't you know it...because of Active Rain and all the education one gets here, I was WAY ahead of the curve! There was about 20 people in the class and some didn't
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fort worth: Ugly Exterior Paint Colors impact Property Values.... - 10/11/07 12:52 PM
Last night on the news there was a story about ugly painted homes in the Farmers Branch area and how homeowners are upset with some of the paint choices their neighbors have chosen for their homes...Some homeowners feel that it has an impact on their property value.... Nonconforming homes do
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fort worth: A "Must Sell Home" in Fort Worth - 10/10/07 08:16 PM
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fort worth: Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Buy! - 10/10/07 03:55 PM
Ah Fort Worth, Texas! Forbes Magazine just came out with the top 10 best places to buy a home in. Fort Worth was number 1! WHOHOOOO! Houston was also on the list although it was number 5 or 6 - not sure. Our median price for a home is $156,000 and
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fort worth: Brainless headlines - 10/09/07 09:34 AM
If they gave prison sentences for crappy headline writing, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram would no doubt have somebody on death row by sundown. At the top right corner of today's front page a teaser headline screams, "N. Texas home sales drop 19%." The only thing missing is three exclamation points to add negative
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fort worth: Colleyville defies the housing "crisis" - 10/05/07 04:24 PM
You hear the network newscasters report the worst housing downturn in decades. You read the doom and gloom headlines in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News. Too bad the reporters don't look right under their noses in NE Tarrant County and recognize the sky isn't falling -- at least
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fort worth: Luxurious New Custom Home - Lost Creek Golf Community - 10/05/07 02:34 PM
Candi Munguia is a full time, full service Realtor serving the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. If you are looking to buy a new home, Candi can help you with this one, or any other home that is available in the area! For more information on the services provided by
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fort worth: Make your voice heard Nov. 6 - 10/05/07 09:58 AM
If you are one of the many Texans who are concerned about rising appraisals for property tax purposes, you need to be aware of what's at stake in the November 6, 2007 Constitutional Amendment Election. Ditto if you are a Realtor or any other kind of small business owner and
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fort worth: How to stop or avoid foreclosure of your home - 10/05/07 06:59 AM
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fort worth: Dynamic Tension: TIME vs PRICE - 10/04/07 04:41 PM
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fort worth: What's hot in NE Tarrant homes? - 10/04/07 10:39 AM
If you are thinking about getting your home ready to sell, or planning a remodeling project, it’s important to know what’s hot in home styles and amenities. By putting your money into the rights aspects of your home, you can maximize the return on your investment. So what’s popular these days?
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fort worth: Doing something about domestic violence - 10/04/07 09:23 AM
I want to let you know about a unique new program we are extremely proud of. It's a program that provides cash contributions of up to $5,000 to SafeHaven of Tarrant County, the remarkable nonprofit organization that assists thousands of local victims of domestic violence every year. Basically, the program allows anyone
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fort worth: Great news from Tarrant County, Texas - 10/04/07 09:05 AM
FYI, I wanted to let you know about a new report that came out from The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council that ranks the Fort Worth/Arlington metro area as THE BEST place in the country for relocating families. The study ranks 150 large, medium and small cities based on quality of life
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fort worth: Thinking about remodeling? - 10/02/07 06:03 PM
It's a question our clients ask all the time. So we are pleased to direct you to two of the most authoritative sources of information on the subject... 8 First is the annual "Cost vs Value Report" from Remodeling magazine. The new report is available now and compares construction costs with resale values
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fort worth: WE KNEW IT ALL ALONG - 10/02/07 05:57 PM
I wanted to let you know about a brand-new report that ranks the Fort Worth/Arlington metro area as THE BEST place in the country for relocating families. The study ranks 150 large, medium and small cities based on quality of life items like climate, arts and culture, entertainment, educational opportunities, etc.
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fort worth: Texas State Fair - 10/02/07 12:39 PM
Hello everyone, It is that time of year again to come see the Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth) state fair. The fair runs between Sept 28th thru October 21st. For more information on the fair and all it has to offer, visit their website by clicking "Big Tex" photo above. See you at the fair, Eric
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fort worth: How 'Bout Them Cowboys? - 09/30/07 05:03 PM
I know, this doesn't have anything to do about Real Estate, but I just can't help myself! The Dallas Cowboys are something to write about this year. They are 4-0 today after tromping the Rams 35-7! I'm usually not much of a football fan. I prefer baseball (not the Texas Rangers :( ) then
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fort worth: Relocating to Dallas/Fort Worth Texas? - 09/29/07 08:06 PM
If you are relocating to the Dallas/Fort Worth area (commonly known as the "metroplex"), you will find that you can get a lot of home for the money! There are lots of great homes currently available throughout the area, including this fabulous, brand new custom home in a golf course community just
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fort worth: Thinking about remodeling? - 09/22/07 10:15 PM
When does it make sense to remodel instead of move? It's a question our clients ask all the time. So we are pleased to direct you to two of the most authoritative sources of information on the subject... First is the annual "Cost vs Value Report" from Remodeling magazine, The new
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fort worth: HOME FOR LEASE FORT WORTH 1300 - 09/22/07 11:53 AM
Great home for lease in Fort Worth by Speedway. It is in Harriet Creek Ranch, new home. Owner is being transferred. Wants to lease it out. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 story. You can have cats. No Dogs. Please call me if you are interested. Integrity Team at
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fort worth: Get a C.L.U.E. - 09/22/07 10:35 AM
Thinking about buying a house? Before committing, ask the seller to provide you with a C.L.U.E® Home Seller's Disclosure Report, available from ChoicePoint Asset Co. Each report is created using a national database of insurance claims and provides a list of insurance losses at the address for the past five years.
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fort worth: Texas Realtor Security Alert - 09/21/07 02:49 PM
The MetroTex Association of Realtors has received a report regarding a woman who is contacting agents, builders and/or homeowners regarding usually vacant, high-end homes to negotiate a lease/purchase or purchase contract with early occupancy which in some manner allows the individual to occupy the property. The individual most recently occupied a
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fort worth: We Buy Houses Fast! - Sell Your Home Fast- Free Home Sale Consultation & Free Foreclosure Information - 09/15/07 07:37 PM
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fort worth: Your house is in your hands & you have options - How to stop or avoid foreclosure of your home - 09/11/07 07:49 PM
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