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Three Things to Know: Jackpots, Jobs Reports, And … Inflation!

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 1, 2022 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Just like that, the first week of August is here. As vacations wind down and thoughts of back-to-school creep into our minds, let’s look at the three things you need to know this week.  Jackpot! People tend to spend record amounts of money in lotteries during difficult financial seasons,…

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Changing Market Conditions Increasing Housing Inventory in Texas. Here’s How That’s a Plus

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 31, 2022 /

Here’s something that could ease the tensions of Dallas-Fort Worth real estate agents: Inventory is growing.

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Arlington Heights Maintains a Balance of Suburban Calm and Urban Convenience

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 30, 2022 /

One of the largest and oldest neighborhoods in Fort Worth is Arlington Heights. It offers community charm along with an equal amount of history.

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Op-Ed: Ready to Take a Gamble? It’s What People Do in an Economic Downturn

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 28, 2022 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Bill Morgan, an Australian truck driver, had a fatal heart attack after nearly being crushed in a terrible accident in 1998. He was clinically dead for 14 minutes while doctors tried to revive him. Few people recover from 14 minutes with zero heartbeat without brain damage. However, lifesaving care…

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Several Factors Cause Construction Timelines Drag on For Multifamily Developers

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 27, 2022 /

By Mike AlbaneseSpecial Contributor COVID, inflation, and labor shortages are noted as the main reasons for extended construction timelines.   Area multifamily developers say inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortages, and supply chain issues are dragging out construction timelines.  Data from the 2021 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau revealed the average length of time…

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