Oops… The Contract Fell Through

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The last 4 words you do not want to hear from your Realtor is “The Contract Fell Through”.  Especially if it is a day or two just before the closing at the title company.  What are the causes of this situation and what can your Realtor do to prevent this?
Here is one of [...]

DFW Area Residents Among Deepest in Debt

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 In case you don’t read the Dallas Morning News, I have scanned it into this blog for you to read.  I am amazed at these rankings considering that Texas in general and DFW in particular have been given some of the best real estate ratings among the major cities and states.   But…read on…
“Dallas-area [...]

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City Council meeting summaryTuesday, May 4
 
Work Session
Both the work session and the regular City Council meeting were held on Tuesday, May 4. The work session meeting, which started at 4 p.m., only had executive session items on the agenda.
Regular Meeting 
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PROSPER LEADS COLLIN COUNTY WITH 31% GROWTH

 
 
According to the North Central Texas Council of Governments( COG), Prosper grew by 31% last year to a population of 9350 leading all other Collin County cities.  So, 2250  was our net  gain for 2009.  This net gain surpassed Prosper’s total population in 2000 when it was 2097!
The same  report shows Collin County gaining 19,350 [...]

New Credit During Mortgage Application Process a No-No

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In an effort to improve the underwriting quality of home loans delivered to mortgage financier Fannie Mae, lenders will be required to take a closer look at your debt obligations beginning next month.
Come June 1, lenders will be directed to “review and evaluate the “inquiries” section of the borrower’s credit report to determine [...]

Last Chance To Vote

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Texas Voters,
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 8th, is the final and Last Day to Vote in your Municipal Elections.
Please, Go Vote!
If you want to know what’s on your ballot, go to your city website or contact your local Tea Party leader.
Don’t just talk about making a difference….Do it by voting!
And….Happy Mother’s Day [...]