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I am sure by now everyone knows the Federal Reserve on Tuesday sliced one-half a percentage point off the federal funds rate, cutting it to 4.75 percent from 5.25 percent. It also cut its discount rate by the same amount, also bringing it to 5.25 percent. I think the big question on home buyer's ...

With home prices where they are these days the 2-1 buydown in loan programs are becoming increasingly popular. In a buyers market, such as the one we're in at the moment, you can even structure a buydown so that the seller pays for the buydown and closing costs. This means as a buyer you can expe...

Home Builders Association Brings First Green Built Parade of Homes™ to North Texas Home Builders Association Brings First Green Built Parade of Homes™ to North Texas ‘Green’ Event Runs September 22 – October 7 DALLAS – August 7, 2007-- The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (HBA Dallas)...

Friday's jobs report puts Texas mortgage rates in free-fallNot since the first quarter of this year have we seen rates dip below 6%. Well, it happen on Friday and continues today. Mortgage rates were in a free-fall on Friday after news of an outright decline in August payrolls and downward revis...

Market Report for Prosper, TX - August 2007Residential - ActiveHomes for Sale255Average List Price$474,410Average Market Time115 DaysAverage Square Ft.3647Residential - PendingHomes Under Contract23Average List Price$308,943Average Market Time109 DaysAverage Square Ft.2784Residential - Sold Augus...

Top North Texas Real Estate and Mortgage Professional Earns EcoBroker® Certified Designation Ted Blanchard of Texas Real Estate and Mortgage (TREAM) earns EcoBroker designation. Buyers and sellers are encouraged to contact Ted Blanchard for information on the Energy Efficiency, "Green," comfort ...

Elegant 2-story French style home with dramatic entryway. Luxurious master suite with fireplace, sitting area and spacious master bath. Rich study with built-ins. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, large island and walk-in pantry. Two living areas down and one up which is currently a kid's retrea...

Built in 2001, this Highland Home shows like new! 30K under appraised value. Upgrades galore including hardwood floors and tile on 1st floor, granite in kitchen, media room, game room, oversized 3-car garage with gated driveway. Over 30K spent on landscaping. Private backyard oasis with natural s...