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MidlandDirt: Luxury Homes That Will Take Your July 4 Celebration to Next Level

By Amy Puchaty / June 8, 2017 /

In the market for a home with a pool in Midland? Dreaming of a move before Independence Day? Well we have zeroed in on two exceptional Midland properties, each with fabulous pools and patios that are hotter than the Fourth of July! Read the whole story over on MidlandDirt.com!   

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MidlandDirt: Home Values Projected to Fall in 2016, Investments Considered ‘Dangerous’

By Leah Shafer / May 23, 2016 /

Things look grim for the real estate market in Midland over the next 12 months, as home values are forecast to decrease by 5 percent over the next 12 months. In the second and third year, prices are forecast to decrease 2 percent and remain unchanged, respectively, according to new reports from Local Market Monitor. In Odessa, home values are predicted to increase by…

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On MidlandDirt: Shale Slump Continues to Affect Housing Market, Home Values

By Leah Shafer / February 14, 2016 /

New numbers are in for the January real estate market in Midland, and the experts say the drop in oil prices are continuing to affect housing prices. In Midland, the Local Market Monitor Report analysts predict a 1 percent decrease in home values over the next 12 months. Nationally, prices are forecast to increase by 4.4 percent. Read…

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MidlandDirt: Reports Dial Back Enthusiasm for Midland, Odessa Housing Markets

By Leah Shafer / December 9, 2015 /

Fourth quarter numbers from Local Market Monitor Report are in for the Midland and Odessa real estate markets and the enthusiasm is being dialed back for both markets. Notably, they have lowered the investment score for Midland to 2.7, making is speculative. Odessa’s number is now 4.9, making it medium risk. Reports earlier this year…

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MidlandDirt: Chinese Company to Buy West Texas Oil Fields in $1.3 Billion Deal

By Leah Shafer / November 6, 2015 /

A Chinese investment firm has its sights set on West Texas as they declare their intent to spend $1.3 billion (8.3 billion yuan) to buy massive oil fields in Howard and Borden counties. This purchase is part of a trend of Chinese interest in U.S. energy resources. Read the whole story over on MidlandDirt.com!    

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