Economy

Will Crime on the Katy Trail Affect Home Values? Is It Already?

By Candy Evans / May 22, 2012 /

What do you think? I spoke with one Realtor Monday who said, yes, buyers are already worried about buying on the Katy Trail, where there have been a rash of robberies and gunmen threats to “pop you”. Not just buyers, but sellers are worried about how this will affect property values. Talking to a real estate…

The Credit Doctor Says: Good Credit — Don’t Leave Home Without It!

By Candy Evans / May 15, 2012 /

When you buy a home, consider it a voyage. There is real joy in the journey as much as the destination. In real estate, that couldn’t be more true! But as with any trip, you’d better be prepared before you hit the road. Just as you wouldn’t set off on any important trip without a map and itinerary…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Pretty on Purdue Spec for the Traditional Lover in You

By Candy Evans / May 7, 2012 /

Love this house! Signs that we are having a little bubble blip here, this is a SPEC home my dear readers! Not yet even on the market, or just went on, I know they just swifter-ed the floors. If you are seeking a brand-new construction in University Park by a quality builder, look no further…

Is It A Renter’s Market? Apartment Construction is Booming; Occupancy, Prices are Up

By Joanna England / May 3, 2012 /

Looks like developers are working hard to keep up with demand as new apartment high- and mid-rises are going up across the region.

Tarrant County is Mailing Property Tax Notices Early, But You Still Have Until May 31st to File

By Joanna England / April 4, 2012 /

“It has been common practice in Tarrant and all of the surrounding counties for YEARS that the District will send out their notice of appraised value on May 1st,” says property tax consultant Tiffany Hamil. “Tarrant County has been known to even send their notices out past May 1st, but to my knowledge they have never sent their notices out PRIOR to May 1st … until THIS YEAR.”