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Harvard Study Highlights Post-Recession Housing Progress But Work To Be Done

By Jon Anderson | June 19, 2018 |

The only hope many younger generations have to accumulate wealth is to stay cozy with grandma. Since 1995 (over a decade before the Recession), the median wealth of 25-34 year olds declined 39 percent, while 35-44 year olds declined 27 percent, and 45-54 year olds’ wealth declined 15 percent. There have been potent gains reported…

The Colorful Doors of Arlington Heights

By Seth Fowler | June 19, 2018 |

This week’s Tarrant County Tuesday will highlight a myriad of homes in the Arlington Heights neighborhood that have colorful front doors. One of the exciting parts of this exercise was that it didn’t take long at all to find homes with bright and attention-getting front doors.  Just like the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, these homes…

On SecondShelters: Beaver Creek Condos Duke it Out — Which Would You Choose?

By Amy Puchaty | June 19, 2018 |

This week it’s the battle of the Beaver Creek condos in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. Here we compare two exceptional Colorado listings, each with unbeatable views, upscale amenities, and a prime location near Beaver Creek Resort, but with price points that are miles apart. With iconic ski runs, terrain parks, and an array of…

Tidy and Traditional Near Joe Pool Lake For $235K

By Amy Puchaty | June 19, 2018 |

Three words. Joe. Pool. Lake. Imagine living minutes from boating, camping, and miles of hiking trails at nearby Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill Nature Preserve. For some it may seem out of reach, but think again! This week’s Tuesday Two Hundred puts the spotlight on a tidy, turnkey traditional that’s ready and waiting for…

Visual Take-Aways from NAREE18, New Horizons in Real Estate

By Candy Evans | June 19, 2018 |

So  much information was jam-packed into last week’s National Association of Real Estate Editor’s Spring Conference. Bethany, Jon and I were all in attendance and working to bring you what we learned. Throughout this week, I’ll post what I thought were some of the most significant graphs. The biggest take-aways: disruption, i-buyers, availability, affordability, technology,…

The Mortgage Report: The Market Responds to Fed Rate Hikes, Possible Trade War

By Joanna England | June 18, 2018 |

Bonds made positive moves last week on Friday, which is typically a positive indicator for mortgage rates. However, the Federal Reserve increased rates last week, too, though the comments were a mixed bag. All of this on top of what appears to be a budding trade war with China.  Looking for clarity in a turbulent…