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Posted May 16, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Bullet train between Dallas and Houston
Bullet trains are a form of transportation many Texans thought they'd never see unless they were on vacation in Asia or Europe. But rail advocates say a proposal to build a high-speed line connecting Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston may happen a lot sooner than expected, possibly 2020.
A group led by Central Japan Railway Co. that includes notable Texans such as former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels is seeking roughly $10 billion in private investment.
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Posted May 14, 2012 by Jessie Morrell
Hillwood Investment Properties plans to develop one of the last sites in Uptown
3000 Turtle Creek Plaza won’t be grassy much longer! Hillwood is already in the process of interviewing architects for what’s going to be the next big development in Uptown.
The site is 5.9 acres, near the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard ad Cedar Springs Road, and is valued for tax purposes at $9.25 million, according to Dallas Central Appraisal District. Whatever building may sit on the site can be up to a million square feet, according to city zoning laws.
Posted May 14, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Home Prices Rise in Half of U.S.
Prices for single-family homes climbed in half of U.S. cities in the first quarter as real estate markets stabilized.
The median sales price increased from a year ago in 74 of 146 metropolitan areas measured, the National Association of Realtors said in a report today. In the fourth quarter, only 29 areas had gains.
There are broad shortages of homes in much of the country. This is good news for sellers who wish to list now, or for those waiting for prices to improve.
If you're thinking about listing your home, now is a great time!
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Posted May 7, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Don't expect homes to get much cheaper
Buying a home may never get any cheaper than now. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.
Homes have never been more affordable with prices down 34% nationally since 2006 and mortgage rates at historic lows, but it won't stay this way for much longer.
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Posted May 4, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Mortgage Rates at New Record Lows
Mortgage rates are continuing to hit record lows according to Freddie Mac and Bankrate.com.
Rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.84% this week, down from 4.71% a year ago, according to the most recent Freddie Mac survey of conforming rates. Mortgage rates also hit lows in Bankrate.com's weekly survey.
Now is a great time to buy a home!
If you are in the market or on the fence about buying a new home, contact Rogers Healy.
214.207.9580
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Posted May 3, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Vacation homes close to home?
Sales of vacation homes are picking up as low prices pull buyers off the fence. But with travel costs rising and consumers still uncertain about the economy, many buyers are snapping up properties closer to home.
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Posted May 1, 2012 by Cerissa Lair
REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
All Realtors® are licensed to sell real estate as an agent or a broker but not all real estate agents are Realtors®. Only Realtors® can display the Realtor® logo. Realtors® belong to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and pledge to follow the Code of Ethics, a comprehensive list containing 17 articles and underlying standards of practice, which establish levels of conduct that are higher than ordinary business practices or those required by law.
Posted April 30, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Cotton Bowl gets $25 million for makeover
The Cotton Bowl recently received $25 million of capital earmarked for improvements that include new seating and renovations of public spaces that will reignite the 80-year-old stadium's prestige among Dallas-Fort Worth fans.
The last time the Cotton Bowl received significant funding from the city was in 2006. At that time, the stadium upgraded its infields and scoreboards, which were completed two years later.
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Posted April 27, 2012 by Rogers Healy
$2 billion redevelopment set for Valley View
After years of speculation over the redevelopment of the 400 acres around Valley View Center, Dallas-based Beck Ventures announced that it bought the 39-year-old mall just a week before it was set for foreclosure auction.
The family-run Beck Ventures plans to develop the property into a $2 billion mixed-use destination called Dallas Midtown.
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Posted April 26, 2012 by Rogers Healy
Mobile devices play a big role in real estate
According to a study, more than two-thirds of prospective home buyers who use a mobile device in their search contact a real estate professional as a result of their mobile search.
Research shows that home buyers are turning to smartphones and tablets in their search and taking action to contact real estate professionals.
What tools do you use when looking for a house?
What tools do you find most helpful?
What tools would you like to have?
For help buying, selling or renting, contact Rogers Healy.
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