From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Should I Buy My First Home Now, or Should I Wait to See if the Government Enacts Some Sort of Stimulus?

April 30, 2010

I am a first time home buyer in a good market (Dallas). I feel like the Obama administration might be providing some stimulus to the housing market. I have heard concepts such as ,000 tax benefits for home buyers, lower rates fixed for the long term, etc. Do you think something like [...]

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How to Buy a Home or Condo as First Time Buyers?

April 30, 2010

My wife and I live in the Dallas, TX area and are thinking about possibly buying a condo or house, and have several questions. We both are young 24 and 22, and have good credit. We don’t have too much saved, so we wanted to know what we should consider when thinking about buying a [...]

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My Company Will Be Relocating Me to Dallas, TX. Which Is Better Dallas or Ft. Worth and Why?

April 28, 2010

Here is some additional background info and supporting questions….
I know Tx is notoriously bad for being open to the gay population, but being gay I would like to live where there is a larger gay community.
Also want to buy a 4000+ sq ft house built within the past 2 years or newer. My budget would [...]

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Moving to Dallas/Frt Worth Area… How Much Is Rent 1-Bd Apt?

April 27, 2010

Is Frisco nice? After a while I would like to buy a home, what is the property tax? I appreciate any help….

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What Is the Advantage and Disadvantage of Buying a Foreclosure Home?

April 26, 2010

I live in Dallas, TX. Will you recommend buying a foreclosure home?
What is the advantage and disadvantage of buying a foreclosure home?
Please help. I’ll pick the best answer later.

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Best Place to Live in Dallas????

April 25, 2010

I’d like to buy a home in Texas that isn’t too far from Dallas Proper. Where is the best place to live, with great schools, and still lower cost of housing??

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How Soon Should You Begin Looking for a House to Buy?

April 23, 2010

Our family will be moving to Dallas, Texas from 29 Palms, California in July of 2008 and we are looking to purchase our first home.
How early should we begin the house hunting process, locating a realtor, etc? Is a year much too early? Would 6 months out put us in a [...]

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Can You Help Me Choose if I Should Move to Katy, Houston or Dallas?

April 21, 2010

Hi, I currently live in Puerto Rico and even though I love living here Im seriosly considering moving to Texas. I keep leaning more towards Houston and Katy but my job transfer would be easier to Dallas. The problem is PR is just getting way to expensive comparing what you make to how [...]

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Relocating From Memphis to Texas- How Is It? Jobs,Weather, Homes,Elem. Schools Curriculum,Sales Tax…?

April 21, 2010

i’ve never lived outside of memphis, how much more different is is in texas? i am moving w/my husband and 4 kids-any suggestions on what area to reside (McKinney, Plano, Fort Worth, Garland. I hear homes are affordable,i am not looking to buy a home just renting until we find what area we like best. [...]

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Is Dallas a Nice Place to Live? I Am Trying to Decide Between Dallas and Indianapolis.?

April 20, 2010

Both have affordable housing prices. I have done a lot of research on Indy, but hardly any on Dallas. I am moving
next week so any help would be appreciated. I will be buying a new home from KB Homes wherever I end up.
joshcat I think you are right on the money, thanks. [...]

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Why Housing Prices Vary From City to City? Explain How Supply and Demand Affect the Prices of the Homes?

April 19, 2010

this assignment is dealing with the cost of buying a home in several cities such as: san francisco, CA, Topeka, KS, Dallas, TX, and Concord MA.

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My Husband Lost His Job. We Are From NY & IL and Live in Dallas. Should We Pack Up and Leave?

April 18, 2010

We just got news that my husband lost his job. We moved to Dallas for a job from the east coast. We did not buy a home because of the housing market and I was never sure. How much time should we give ourselves before we decide to stay or move? [...]

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