As we wait for the bank to give us the final word on exactly which repairs will be required (in addition to leveling the foundation and scraping, sanding, painting and replacing rotted wood on the garage), I am working on talking the city into letting me file my paperwork for …

Our massive renovation/addition project has raced to an early start as the lender is requiring some repairs before closing and I've agreed to do them in exchange for a discount on our purchase price from the seller/previous owner.

First, we have some leveling of the foundation to …

I asked my team here at the office if they thought it would be helpful for them if I included them in the process my family and I have just begun of selling our home and buying another "major project" on some land nearby. They were excited about the opportunity …

We completely agree with this article about Richardson being one of the best cities for first-time homebuyers. We live and work in Richardson and think Richardson real estate is a great place to invest in for the sense of community and value. Check out the full article below.

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Dallas homeowners are in the top ranks for owners with mortgages who have positive home equity according to an article posted in the Dallas Morning News today. Here are some of the highlights and the link to read the full article.

"With housing values rising, Dallas-area homeowners now have one …

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Local Author Releases Second Book

Book Profiles Top Real Estate Agents and Their Secrets

Dallas – June 21, 2012 – “Real estate in 2012 is a whole new ballgame compared to just five years ago …

Friends,

Over the last 8 months, I have been working on a book with many of the nation's most  trusted real estate advisors about how they are making money in the new real estate market. In the process of writing this book, we all agreed to reveal our …

I come across a lot of people who say they’d love to invest in real estate if they had the money. The potential returns that real estate offers and the ability to leverage your money for investment purposes are just a few reasons for real estate’s mass appeal. You don’t …

This real estate video discusses mortgage payments. This is crucial to the home buying equation if you will be borrowing money through a lender to finance the purchase. Be careful when using online mortgage calculators because often times they only include the principle and interest in the calculations, which isn’t …