First Time Buyers

Bachelor Seeks Female to Take Advantage of Low Mortgage Interest Rates

By Adlene Neely Dealey / September 30, 2020 /

One of my favorite sets of characters in the definitely NSFW Broadway show Avenue Q is the Bad Idea Bears. And this week’s Wednesday WTF comes to us courtesy of what we suspect might have been a suggestion to a bachelor from his own personal Bad Idea Bears. In the musical, the Bad Idea Bears…

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McKinney Ranks At Top of Best Places for First-Time Buyers

By Candy's Dirt / July 11, 2019 /
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From staff reports Nearly 40 percent of 2018’s single-family home purchases were made by first-time buyers — with some places being more friendly to those new to the market than others. McKinney ranked 10th among 300 cities WalletHub looked at in regards to how amenable they were for first-time buyers. The Collin County town ranked 160th…

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Midcentury Bungalow Is True Blue Perfection For A First-Time Buyer

By Bethany Erickson / February 5, 2019 /
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If it feels like it’s tough to find a great house for a budget-friendly, first-time buyer price under $250,000, it’s not your imagination — it’s getting harder and harder to find a move-in ready, single family home for less than $250,000 in the Dallas area. We’ve even written about the phenomenon a few times. And…

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Uptown Condo In Walkable Neighborhood Perfect for First Time Buyer

By Bethany Erickson / January 11, 2019 /
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When Leah Nolan told us she and her husband were listing their Uptown condo, she was a little wistful. And that’s understandable. Her cozy one-bedroom, one-bath home, 3311 Blackburn St. #215, is a perfect spot for someone looking to enjoy some of the best Dallas has to offer, with an affordable price point that gives…

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Turtle Creek Gardens: Living Well And Wisely While Saving For Down Payment

By Jon Anderson / November 7, 2018 /

Homeownership is the most consistent way to build up the nest egg you’ll need in retirement. People who downsize their homes are cashing out equity built up over a lifetime (and telling the kids they’re on their own). Sure, there are many reports that claim folks who rent in some areas make out better. But…

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