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For Sale: Former First Lady Laura Bush’s Childhood Home in Midland

By Amy Puchaty / May 17, 2017 /

Former first lady Laura Bush’s childhood home at 2500 Humble Drive in Midland was just listed for $410,000 by Caroline Earles of Trudy Thomason Realty, boasting original design attributes from when Bush lived there from 1961 to 1963. Find out more about the history inside this home on MidlandDirt.com.

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On MidlandDirt.com: European-Inspired Estate Could Be Year’s Most Exciting Listing

By Amy Puchaty / May 16, 2017 /

Look no further – this stunning custom build in Midland has it all. Situated on a lushly landscaped lot with covered patio and private fenced-in lawn, the European-inspired estate at 5001 Mira Vista Circle in Midland listed for $975,000 is the ultimate luxury oasis filled with countless designer upgrades, and intimate outdoor living areas perfect for hosting your…

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MidlandDirt: Home Values Projected to Fall in 2016, Investments Considered ‘Dangerous’

By Leah Shafer / May 23, 2016 /

Things look grim for the real estate market in Midland over the next 12 months, as home values are forecast to decrease by 5 percent over the next 12 months. In the second and third year, prices are forecast to decrease 2 percent and remain unchanged, respectively, according to new reports from Local Market Monitor. In Odessa, home values are predicted to increase by…

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On MidlandDirt.com: Luxury Apartment Construction Up 800 Percent in Midland-Odessa Since 2012

By Joanna England / May 11, 2016 /

New affordable housing is hard to find in Midland-Odessa, as a recent study from RentCafe shows that 100 percent of the new apartments completed in 2015 were high-end units. Nationally, 75 percent of all apartments that came on the market last year were priced at luxury levels. Considering how much the new construction in the single-family market…

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On MidlandDirt: Shale Slump Continues to Affect Housing Market, Home Values

By Leah Shafer / February 14, 2016 /

New numbers are in for the January real estate market in Midland, and the experts say the drop in oil prices are continuing to affect housing prices. In Midland, the Local Market Monitor Report analysts predict a 1 percent decrease in home values over the next 12 months. Nationally, prices are forecast to increase by 4.4 percent. Read…

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