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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which was created as part of the Dodd- Frank and whose very existence has been challenged by conservatives and libertarians since its inception, is once again facing a legal challenge. In 2012, State National … Continue reading →

When Dan Waggoner began buying acreage in North Texas back in 1850, he probably never dreamed that his ranch would eventually encompass 800 square miles, sprawl over six counties, and be the largest ranch in the U.S. contained within one … Continue reading →

When the Fed released their “Beige Book” this month, they reported that economic growth for the Dallas district was only “moderate” for the six weeks ending July 3. Translated into real numbers, we added only 16,700 jobs in June, after … Continue reading →

Whether you’re buying or selling, you know that the appraiser can make or break the transaction based on his or her valuation of the home in question. Did you know that appraisers actually use three different methods to arrive at … Continue reading →

The National Association of Realtors reports that pending homes sales have now risen to the highest level in nine years, and that buyers, on average, are paying more for those homes. Since real estate is a driving force in the … Continue reading →

Should you sell your Texas home, or stay and remodel? If you’ve lived in your Texas home for a number of years and have lately become dissatisfied with it, you may be trying to make that decision. For many homeowners … Continue reading →

Did you need one more reason to move to Texas? Here it is: the food. You may already know that we’re known for unbeatable barbecue, chips and salsa, but did you know that our restaurants offer the same variety of … Continue reading →

“G-fees” isn’t a term you hear around the water cooler, but it is a term describing a Federal Housing Finance Agency program whose implementation affects how much you pay in mortgage loan costs. “G-fees” stands for guarantee fee adjustments. The … Continue reading →

Your real estate agent may have mentioned the tax benefits of home ownership over renting. They are real, but you have to keep records if you want to take advantage of them. That means, upon closing you should make a … Continue reading →

The Texas Association of Realtors recently released a quarterly report showing that year over year, 13% more single family homes were sold last quarter – and the median price was 7% higher. As of last quarter, the state-wide median home … Continue reading →