Buying a home in Dallas

Title Tip: Can You Really Buy a Home With Cryptocurrency?

By Lydia Blair / May 31, 2022 /

Have you seen some of the internet stories that claim it’s possible to buy a home with cryptocurrency? These interesting tips and suggestions are given by folks trying to sell and promote cryptocurrency. The truth of the matter is that you currently cannot purchase real estate in Texas with any currency other than U.S. dollars.…

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Don’t Let a Scorching Spring Home Buying Season Keep You Out of The Market

By Daniel Lalley / March 14, 2022 /

Spring is an especially hectic season in the real estate sector. With tax refunds hitting the bank and many families looking to relocate between semester breaks, the period between April and July accounts for 40 percent of annual home sales. Sadly, this surge in prospective home buyers could not come at a worse time. While…

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Home Buying Stress is Increasing, New Survey Suggests

By Daniel Lalley / January 20, 2022 /
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With the current inventory situation and the number of homes that are flying off the market as fast as Realtors can list them, is it any wonder that buyers are a little frazzled? Spoiler alert: They really, really are. (Also: Hang in there, guys!) HomeAdvisor published a survey with some eye-opening stats on the state…

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10-Plus People You Meet When Buying a Home

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 5, 2021 /

By Daniel LalleySpecial Contributor Going through the wringer of a real estate purchase can lead you to some pretty unexpected places. After it’s all said and done, you might feel like you’ve taken crash courses through the colleges of business, government, investing, time management, even construction and contemporary design. The people come at you like…

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Here’s How to Make Sure Your Roof Can Weather The Coming Storms

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 5, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Between summer storms and the approaching tornado season, your roof can take a beating this time of year. The roof is one of the major expenses…

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