Texas real estate news

Dallas-Fort Worth Unemployment Rate Holds Relatively Steady in July

By Bethany Erickson / August 19, 2019 /
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The unemployment rate for Dallas-Fort Worth held relatively steady in July, Dallas ISD seeks volunteers for 2020 bond subcommittees, and we find out what county in Texas is shrinking the fastest, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news. Dallas-Fort Worth Unemployment Rate Holds Relatively Steady in July The unemployment rate in the Dallas-Fort…

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Dallas ISD Board to Take Up Lowering Property Tax Rate

By Bethany Erickson / August 18, 2019 /
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Almost a year after voters approved a 13-cent property tax hike in a Tax Ratification Election, the Dallas ISD board of trustees will discuss reducing the rate this Thursday. In November, voters approved raising the rate from $1.04 to $1.17, the first increase since 2008. The agenda for Thursday’s regular meeting includes discussion of reducing…

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Champions School of Real Estate Names Second Vice President

By Candy's Dirt / August 14, 2019 /
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From staff reports Just a year after naming its first vice president in company history, Champions School of Real Estate named its second at a statewide company retreat in Austin.  Champions CEO and founder Rita Santamaria and president Kimberly Dydalewicz announced human resources director Debi Bliazis would be promoted to vice president, effective immediately, at…

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Carrollton’s VRM Mortgage Services Receives Industry Accolade

By Bethany Erickson / August 12, 2019 /

Carrollton-based VRM Mortgage Services earned an industry accolade, Bright Realty announced dirt had been turned on its latest phase of the Castle Hills planned community, and TREC announces changes to brokerage branch office licensure, all in this week’s roundup of real estate news. VRM Mortgage Services Receives Industry Accolade Carrollton-based VRM Mortgage Services was named…

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What Turns Off DFW Homebuyers Could Be Costing You Thousands

By Bethany Erickson / August 11, 2019 /
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So you are mulling over putting your home on the market, but you know it could use some updating. What do you spend your money on, and what can you hold off on? Turns out, some things that homebuyers find turn them off can cost you thousands, so making good choices can make the difference…

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