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Should You Refinance Your Investment Property? Marcus McCue of Guardian Mortgage Says ‘Absolutely!’

By Joanna England | November 4, 2012 |

With rates falling as they have over the past few years, a lot of people refinanced their homes and investment properties. And yet, rates keep falling to historic lows. Does it make sense to refinance again? I recently spoke to Marcus McCue, Senior Vice President of Guardian Mortgage Company about my own situation with an investment property…

Friday Five Hundred: Revamped Midcentury Modern With Gorgeous Pool on Better Drive is The Best

By Joanna England | November 2, 2012 |

Everything is better about this home at 10239 Better Dr. Why? Because it was taken to the studs a few years ago by an owner with vision. They kept the modern soul of this Midcentury Modern home built in 1953, but brought it into 21st century, making it worth the $599,000 asking price, in my…

Need Some Eye Candy? The “Men of Ebby” Calendar Launch Party is On!

By Joanna England | November 1, 2012 |

Sounds pretty hot, doesn’t it? They have the brawn and the brains to tickle all your fancies, so head out to 6622 Norway for the “Men of Ebby” calendar party at 4 p.m. Enjoy edibles and drinkables while you mix and mingle with the dashing dudes until 8 p.m. tonight. There’s a $5 suggested donation…

Thursday Three Hundred: Williams Caruth Cottage Has Updates, But is The Price Right?

By Joanna England | November 1, 2012 |

I wanted to raise a bit of a debate with our Thursday $300K this week. First, I want to say that I love this Williams Caruth three-bedroom traditional. It’s very cute, and it has plenty of well-chosen upgrades, including an updated master bath and granite counters in the kitchen. But $399,000? DCAD has 6907 Dalhart…

Heath Mayor Lorne Leichty Opens His House For Holiday Home Tour Benefiting Graduating Seniors

By Joanna England | October 31, 2012 |

It’s a rare opportunity to walk in the shoes of a city’s leader, which is why you definitely shouldn’t pass up this year’s Heath Holiday Home Tour. Mayor Lorne Liechty has opened up his gorgeous lakefront home to anyone who buys a ticket to the Nov. 30 tour benefiting Rockwall Heath High School’s class of 2013.

Expert Advice: Ready For Fewer Closing Documents? Marcus McCue Says Changes might make it a reality

By Joanna England | October 30, 2012 |

  Changes are coming to some of the key documents that homebuyers sign when they close on a mortgage loan. Government agencies are behind these changes, so it should come as no surprise that they’re late. The changes to the Good Faith Estimate, Truth-in- Lending Disclosure and HUD-1 Settlement Statement — required by the Dodd…