Second Shelters

Could an Error at Experian Be Screwing Texas Consumers on Real Estate Loans — More

By Candy Evans / September 5, 2011 /

Recall last week when I told you about my friend Dormand Long, who has written to the Texas Attorney General because he believes Experian and other credit bureau agencies are wrongly lumping home improvement loans with consumer credit loans when they rate consumer credit. This is more important than ever today because mortgage lenders are looking…

Is Rick Perry’s Presidential Campaign Boosting the Texas Housing Market?

By Candy Evans / September 2, 2011 /

We talked about this yesterday over at NBC Nonstop Nightly with Jane McGarry. In a meeting with a major North Texas developer this week, he said to me: “I do not like Rick Perry all that much, and I do not think he is very smart. However, he is sending out a great message about Texas…

Will Rick Perry’s Presidential Run Help Boost the Texas Real Estate Market?

By Candy Evans / September 2, 2011 /

In a meeting with a major North Texas developer this week, he said to me: “I do not like Rick Perry all that much, and I do not think he is very smart. However, he is sending out a great message about Texas and we are getting all sorts of out-of-state interest in our properties.…

No Suite Delusions: How To Downsize Your Home Without Psychiatric Intervention

By Candy Evans / September 2, 2011 /

Confession: I once almost called off the sale of a home because my closets were too full of junk! I told the realtor, “I’ll just die here.” Sigh. Let me introduce  Lorraine Brock, professional organizer, family coach, speaker, and President and Founder of Get Organized! in Dallas, Texas. Get Organized! is an organizing service (with an…

Where To Find Great Second Home Bargains Right Now: Scottsdale, Arizona

By Candy Evans / September 2, 2011 /

You may have noticed on the map I posted Monday that one of the hottest spots in the country for second homes is Arizona, no pun intended! Well, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley have long been favored havens for second – third – and fourth – homes for Dallas “sunbirds”.  With both Case-Shiller and Core Logic pegging…