Heather Hunter

Heather Hunter is an accomplished freelance writer based in North Texas.

2016 House Flipping Report Shines Spotlight on Housing Affordability

By Heather Hunter / March 10, 2017 /

If you feel like everyone you know has gotten into the flipping game, your instincts are correct. According to 2016 Year-End U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions, the number of folks making a living from house flipping reached a nine-year high last year. Data shows that in 2016, 126,256 individuals and corporate entities…

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3141 Southwestern Charms as the Creme de la Creme Luxury Lease

By Heather Hunter / March 10, 2017 /

Let’s get this out of the way first: this luxury lease is already spoken for. We figured, though, there’s always room for eye candy, and at $10,000 per month, 3141 Southwestern is the creme de la creme of lease properties. We spoke to Realtor Susan Baldwin who shared that the lucky soon-to-be occupants are a…

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Finding Common Ground on Mandatory Sales Price Disclosure with State Rep. Diego Bernal

By Heather Hunter / March 9, 2017 /

If you want to see the temperature rise in a roomful of Realtors, just say the words, “mandatory sales price disclosure.” The topic provides for heated discussion – as does any mention of property taxes, these days. But State Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-San Antonio) introduced two pieces of mandatory disclosure legislation this session, which…

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Long-Time Residents Fight Unwanted Progress and City Council Hubris in ‘Plano Tomorrow Plan’ Court Battle

By Heather Hunter / March 7, 2017 /

Following a year of court battles, the future of the Plano Tomorrow Plan remains unclear after an appellate court ruling last week. The fight centers on the city’s comprehensive, long-range land development plan and unhappy Plano citizens who feel their opinions on the matter went ignored. The plan, they say, describes a city completely unrecognizable…

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Texas Among States with Highest Real Estate Taxes, Republican-Backed Legislation Aims to Change That

By Heather Hunter / March 2, 2017 /

Texas rises to the top again — this time, when it comes to high taxes.  According to a new study by WalletHub, Texas ranks sixth-highest for real estate taxes in the country. It’s no wonder then, that more than 60 tax-related bills sit before the Texas legislature now. Worth noting: the WalletHub study cites Republican…

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