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4310 Buena Vista 9 NEW CARPET

2008-07-18T16:08:00.014-05:00

SOLD!

We have Brand New Carpet and
are ready for new owners! Now listed at $ 419,000 this
Katy Trail condo is really ready for new owners! All appliances
are included, new carpet up the stairs and on 3rd level, with
great balcony off study!

Morrison Condos right across from the Katy Trail,
near Knox and Henderson great location to walk to shops
and dining! Right off of 75, makes a close
commute to downtown, or just about anywhere in the Metroplex!

Rear entry 2 car garage!

FHA Loan Program only 100.00 down!

2008-06-12T19:43:00.000-05:00

HUD has initiated a temporary program to help sell some of its foreclosures. Called the HUD 100 Program, it allows buyers to purchase a HUD foreclosed home for $100 down instead of the typical 3% down on an FHA loan.

Some of the program requirements:

The $100 down payment is for owner occupants purchasing a HUD foreclosure with FHA financing on a full price offer. And, an escrow for repair is allowed.

This incentive is also available for owner occupant purchasers who obtain an FHA Home Repair Loan (203K).

The $100 down payment is based on the FHA Appraised Value. Buyers bidding over appraised value must pay the difference between the FHA appraised value and the bid price in cash.

This is a great way for first time home buyers to buy a home with a very small downpayment, especially since almost all 100% financing programs for first time home buyers are gone.

And remember, single-family FHA loan limits for the Dallas area are now $271,050.

4310 Buena Vista Unit 9 Dallas 419,900 NEW Price

2008-05-30T07:01:00.003-05:00

Texas Employment

2008-05-21T22:37:00.001-05:00

Texas jobless rate ties record low at 4.1 percent in April

09:36 PM CDT on Friday, May 16, 2008

By BRENDAN M. CASE / The Dallas Morning News
bcase@dallasnews.com

Texas employers added 15,400 nonfarm jobs in April, a bit lower than the monthly average of 19,900 so far this year, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Meanwhile, the state's unemployment rate fell again to its record low of 4.1 percent, the same rate as in February but lower than the 4.3 percent of March, the commission said Friday.

The Texas gains contrast with the U.S. economy, which shed 20,000 jobs in April. The national unemployment rate stood at 5 percent last month, down from 5.1 percent the month before.

"Texas continues to outpace national trends with its record low unemployment rate," said Tom Pauken, chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission.

The commission revised its preliminary jobs figure for March. According to the revised figures released Friday, Texas employers added 37,900 jobs last month rather than the 13,500 previously announced.

The job creation figures released for April are preliminary.

According to those numbers, Texas employers added 6,900 jobs in financial activities in April, despite the recent turmoil in U.S. and global markets. Employers also added 4,200 jobs in leisure and hospitality, and 3,000 in construction.

Manufacturing lost 1,700 jobs. Still, some manufacturing companies added employees, said Jill Noss, regional operations manager for North Texas and parts of East Texas at Adecco, a staffing firm.

"We've seen a high demand for any kind of manufacturing or production associates," she said, adding that some of the strongest demand has come from cellphone manufacturers.

"We're continually adding jobs, and we see that here in D-FW."

The unemployment rate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was 3.9 percent, down from 4.2 percent in March but the same as in April 2007.

The lowest unemployment rates last month were in West Texas, which is booming thanks to the high price of oil.

Midland had a 2.4 percent unemployment rate, the state's lowest. Amarillo and Odessa had a 2.8 percent rate, and Lubbock's was 3 percent.

Texas employers added 262,000 jobs between April 2007 and April 2008, for a growth rate of about 2.5 percent.

The comparable rate for the national economy was about 0.3 percent.
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4310 Buena Vista Unit 9 Dallas 419,900 NEW Price

2008-05-03T15:57:00.020-05:00

Beautiful end unit condo with gorgeous hardwood floors, lot's
of windows for a light and bright home make this a great
place to call home! Granite in kitchen and baths,
stainless appliances, surround sound wiring, dining area,
open bar from kitchen which has stainless appliances,
and room for an island, open to den to
enjoy the open feel of the home!
Wood blinds throughout condo, and lots of detail,
check out the barrel vaulted ceiling on the 3rd level
study/den area with French doors leading to balcony!
Enjoy this beautiful, quiet tree lined street
next to the Katy Trail, Knox and Henderson shopping
and dining, with easy access to I-75 you can walk just
about anywhere !
The 2375 sq.ft. condo includes 2 bedrooms
and 2.5 baths, 3 liv, and a 2 car garage!

2008-04-20T08:29:00.002-05:00


DFW AREA HOME VALUES ARE UNLIKELY TO DECLINE According to a recent report from private mortgage insurance provider PMI Group, the Dallas - Fort Worth market is one of the least likely in the nation to experience a significant decline in home values. The markets most likely to decline in value are: Riverside, CA Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Phoenix, AZ And the markets least likely to decline in value are: Fort Worth, TX Pittsburgh, PA Dallas, TX Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN In fact, NTREIS MLS data for March 2008 indicates that the average DFW home sale price actually increased 1.7% over March 2007. At the Ebby Halliday Companies, the average sale price of homes sold during March 2008 was $292,595 vs. $270,157 in March 2007. That's a 7.7% increase in value over 2007! The residential market remains strong in the DFW area with no indication of a decline in values. And, the Associates at Ebby Halliday, REALTORS, Ellen Terry, REALTORS and Dave Perry-Miller & Associates continue to outperform the market! Thank you for all that you do!

2007-09-05T19:24:00.002-05:00

This house HAS IT ALL! 179,000 NEW price!
Granite - Stainless -Tile

2021 Sandy Trail, Richardson

This house has just undergone a MAJOR facelift. Almost everything is NEW, walls textured, painted inside, kitchen gutted, with new cabinets added , slab granite counters, Frigidaire appliances, porcelain tile in living areas , kitchen and both bathrooms make this easy living. The three bedrooms all have new carpet, new ceiling fans , all doors in house replaced and door knobs as well,
bath vanities replaced, light fixtures, shutters in front, and all new 2 in. window treatment blinds.
Too much to mention, this is just the start, take a look at the great
neutral colors awaiting it's new owners.

Master bedroom
Front bedroom 2
Master with vanity custom built to fit. . . pewter accessories

Hall bath with new vanity, faucets, tile and tub and more. . .

Front bedroom 3
Family room with new French doors leading to yard and 2 car garage

Kitchen with new custom cabinets, slab granite counter tops, stainless appliances,
porcelain tile on floors, light fixture and pantry. . .

Living and dining as you enter the front door

Check out the beautiful chandelier in the dining area
Other features of this home are the siding which was added about 3 years ago, the new garage doors and one side with new automatic opener, fresh landscaping, front porch painted along with
columns, powerwashed garage , patio and front porch, just too much to mention, but ready for new owners. Prairie Creek elementary is an exemplary school in the RISD district. Also enjoy our parks, and creek flowing throughout Canyon Creek. Easy access to 190 and 75 making it easy to get to the North Dallas Tollway and just about anywhere in Dallas. Enjoy the great neighborhood and location.

2007-05-27T09:42:00.001-05:00

9815 Brierhill Dallas
SOLD
3/2 near 175 and I 20 , built in 2005!

9815 Brierhill Foreclosure

South on 175 near I20, great condition !

2007-04-05T23:28:00.000-05:00

2903 Rambling , East Dallas-
close to White Rock Lake and the Arboretum!
SOLD!

Exterior front and corner lot
Beautiful Dining with vaulted ceiling

Family Room with fireplace
Front or guest bedroom

Kitchen to breakfast and laundry to left
Kitchen to dining
Master
Hall Bath
New Listing in East Dallas! 2903 Rambling 169,000 3/2/2 liv
Laminate wood floors greet you as you enter the living area and dining! 2nd living area with French doors lead to deck! Back yard surounded by newer fence with double gates to get boats, etc. into back yd! This house is NEAR PERFECT!