Getting ready to move? Prepare to compete for housing DREAMING OF SWAPPING YOUR CRAMPED APARTMENT FOR A HOUSE WITH A BIG YARD AND A POOL? And so are other renters in the area! The sudden changes brought by COVID have resulted in a larger than usual number of renters looking Read more…
Selling Your House in the Age of COVID-19 SHOULD YOU BE SELLING YOUR HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF PANDEMIC? Well.. yes!!!! As the recent DFW housing market stats have shown, an economic downturn paired up with a global pandemic can cause a surprising and sudden jump in housing prices. This Read more…
Could a 1% interest rate drop add $30,000 to your home buying budget? IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON THE FENCE ABOUT BUYING A HOUSE, start paying attention to the current interest rates. As per BankRate.com, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.86 percent as of December 21, Read more…
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The year of 2020 has been a an economic roller coaster for the Dallas Fort Worth economy and for many of you and your loved ones. Here I summarize some year-end updates for anyone reading this (whether you own, rent, or invest) and set out some things to look forward Read more…
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Good morning, North Texas! It is Easter morning of 2020, we are in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, and the clouds are hanging over the Texas residential real estate market. Or do they?
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Dear friends! It has been a most unusual year, and it promises to be a most unusual Spring! Let’s stay hopeful that our courage, resilience, and optimism make us as strong as ever!