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What’s New on CandysDirt?

By Candy Evans / September 16, 2011 /

A whole lot of House Candy this week, so be sure to check it out. Meantime, I’ve got some to-die for vaca homes coming your way.

Friday Five Hundred Club: Principle and Interest Covered for One Full Year on Lot Sales — Now That’s Aggressive!

By Candy Evans / September 16, 2011 /

On this house. Problem is, maybe not a problem, it’s in southwest Fort Worth, Texas.

It Is No Longer Appropriate to Say That Real Estate Sales Are On Fire. But, They Really Almost Are.

By Candy Evans / September 15, 2011 /

Please note: I am curbing my use of the phrase “on fire” these days, when it pertains to homes. Should I slip, please catch me. August home sales in North Texas surged by 27 percent last month, the biggest gain in more than a year. According to NTREIS,  more than 6,800 pre-owned single-family homes sold last month. That’s just awesome. It was…

Staging a Home To Sell With Pets: Does It Help Get The Joint Sold? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / September 15, 2011 /

Recall our tither about staging a home for sale with our furry friends — to do or not to do, and do we take them to the Dry Bar first? Well, here we see two little peek-a-boo angels who seem to be enhancing these photos. I’m becoming more convinced that I want my dogs in…

Another Sound Bite for Rick Perry: Only 10% of Texans Are Now Underwater on Mortgages Compared to 22.5% Nationwide

By Candy Evans / September 14, 2011 /

Fact: 40 percent of underwater borrowers hold home equity loans. You know what’s keeping the Title Companies going don’t you—all those re-fi’s. Mortgage rates are at record lows, and the rule of thumb is that if you recoup the cost of refinancing in a year or two and plan to stay in the home past that time…