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Slaying That Credit Score – New Tips For A New Year

Getting ready to buy a house or just thinking about it? Where to buy, what to buy, and how you'll afford it are probably top of mind. But if you're not also concentrating on your credit score - and by concentrating on, we mean actively trying t...

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Should You Buy Now or Wait Until Next Year?

Click image to enlarge 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 interes...

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The Huge Risk Home Buyers Take When They Waive Inspections

                          If you’re buying a home in a competitive market and your offers keep getting beat out, you may be tempted to res...

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The Latest Trend in Interior Design: Japandi

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you threw together equal doses of Japanese and Scandinavian design? Apparently, you’re not alone. One of the hottest trends making big waves in the home décor arena, Japandi is a handsome amalgamat...

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Mortgage Rates Start Summer Near 2017 Lows … Will It Hold?

                          This month the Federal Reserve hiked rates for the third time in seven months. Does this mean the end of low mort...

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Gaming Studio to Build New Headquarters in Downtown McKinney

A McKinney-based gaming studio, Playful Corp., plans to build a new headquarters office building in downtown McKinney, after landing an economic incentive deal from the city. The four-year-old studio is led by CEO Paul Bettner, who was the fo...

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5 Facts Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Credits

After months of searching for the perfect home, making some offers, and maybe even competing with other buyers, you finally have a deal on your dream home. It took some negotiations, but you and the seller have come to terms. Or have you? ...

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The Homeowner’s Summer Maintenance Checklist

New season. New tasks. As summer approaches, make sure your home is set with this home maintenance checklist. Inspect Your Air Conditioner As temperatures warm, you’ll want to stay cool. And in order to enjoy the benefits of cooled-air ...

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Update Your Home With Looks Buyers Love

When you’re putting your home on the market, you want it looking its best. You know you’ll need to clean and declutter, but what about making cosmetic updates? Investing in a new look for your home might be well worth the effort. The re...

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Is Buying a ‘Starter Home’ Still Smart?

When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter home” — a modest, small dwelling. As their families grew and careers advanced, they moved into bigger or better homes. Now, many people stru...

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