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According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year. Tax refunds are ...

People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census ...

Youtube Video: Building A Britton Home In Star Trail - Waiting Location: Star Trail Prosper Tx Builder: Britton Homes Date: 2018-02-27 Status: Waiting We had so much rain over the weekend that I couldn't even get out to film. The good ...

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high, and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that ...

Youtube Video: Building A Darling Home - Roof, Windows, Siding Location: Windsong Ranch Prosper Tx Builder: Darling Homes Date: 2018-03-24 Status: Roof, Windows, Siding They are finishing up the framing of the home and ...

Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are ...

Mortgage interest rates have already risen by over a quarter of a percentage point in 2018. Many are projecting that rates could increase to 5% by the end of the year. What impact will rising rates have on house values? Many quickly jump to the ...

According to the latest Aspiring Home Buyers Profile by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of surveyed renters desire to own a home in the future, with 80% believing homeownership is a big part of achieving their American Dream. The ...

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. ...

Whether you are selling a home it can be quite the adventure, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal. But in this world of instant gratification and internet searches, ...

Youtube Video: Building A Britton Home In Star Trail - Dirt Location: Star Trail Prosper Tx Builder: Britton Homes Date: 2018-02-19 Status: Dirt Well we have a SOLD sign and a chunk of dirt. We will not see any action for another week or ...

Youtube Video: Building A Darling Home - Framing Location: Windsong Ranch Prosper Tx Builder: Darling Homes Date: 2018-02-19 Status: Framing The second story is being framed currently and the roof is also going up. We have rain ...

Some Highlights: The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by 2019....

According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2017 at 57% of all buyers. It is no surprise that ...

According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices appreciated by 6.9% year-over-year from December 2016 to December 2017 on a national level. This marks the fifth month in a row with at least a 6.9% increase. Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief ...

In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial ...

Youtube Video: Building A Darling Home - Starting To Frame Location: Windsong Ranch Prosper Tx Builder: Darling Homes Date: 2018-03-24 Status: Starting To Frame The Home The cement foundation has been pouring and they have ...

The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that item is limited, the price of that item increases. According to ...

Youtube Video: Building A Britton Home In Star Trail - Blueprints Location: Star Trail Prosper Tx Builder: Britton Homes Date: 2018-02-12 Status: Blueprints The blueprints are in, but since we changed the elevation we must re-submit ...