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Three Things to Know About How OPEC’s Oil Prices And Jobs Reports Affect Mortgage Markets

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 3, 2023 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Mortgage interest rates will trend in an upward or downward direction this year, but it will not be a straight line. It’s normal to expect stretches of higher and lower rates, regardless of the overall trend line. Experts believe we might be entering another slump where slightly higher interest…

Mayfield Farms Neighborhood in Southeast Arlington is Rich in City’s Recreational Amenities

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 1, 2023 /

By John EnglishContributing Writer Construction first began on Mayfield Farms in the year 2020, and the new single-family home development has really taken off since that time. Located in Southeast Arlington close to the border with Mansfield, Mayfield Farms provides easy access to Highways 360, 287, and I-20 and is now in Phase 2 of…

Three Things to Know About Weathering The Storms Battering Our Housing Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 27, 2023 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor I love spring weather, but likely not for the reasons that first come to mind. Bluebonnets and warm afternoons are great, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a mighty thunderstorm I love most. This time of year they result from cold air from the northwest clashing with warm air,…

Jerome Powell Strikes Again: Three Things to Know About Interest Rates, Inflation, And Bank Failures

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 22, 2023 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor I loved reading “Choose Your Adventure” books when I was a child. At the end of key sections, the book would prompt you to make a decision for the main character. You’d skip to the page noted by your decision (for example: If you choose to save the princess,…

Brian Hasenbauer: Why I’m Running For Dallas City Council District 10

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 20, 2023 /

By Brian HasenbauerSpecial Contributor I may be an idealist, but I still believe that government has an important role in a civilized society to improve the lives of fellow citizens. Public service is also a noble calling. I am a pragmatist that enjoys working with others to solve challenges and tackle big issues. The work…