
Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?
Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? Every time the Federal Reserve makes a move, I can almost predict one of the questions I'm going to hear: “So does this mean mortgage rates just went up?” And I completely understand why. The headlines make it sound like the Fed meets in a room,
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Appraisal Value vs. Buyer Value: What Really Increases Your Home's Equity in North Texas?
Appraisal Value vs. Buyer Value: What Really Increases Your Home's Equity in North Texas? Every spring, I get some version of the same phone call. A client opens their mailbox, sees a new appraisal notice from the county, and calls me half excited, half worried, asking, "Does this mean my house is w
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Navigating Ellis County Property Taxes: What Midlothian, Texas Homebuyers Need to Know
Navigating Ellis County Property Taxes: What Midlothian, Texas Homebuyers Need to Know If you're looking at homes in Midlothian, Texas, there are probably a few numbers you're paying close attention to. The list price. The mortgage rate. The estimated monthly payment. And then there's the one that c
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Selling Your North Texas Home? Here’s How New Construction Is Changing the Competition
Selling Your North Texas Home? Here’s How New Construction Is Changing the Competition Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. When mortgage rates are higher, buyers tend to pay much closer attention to their monthly payment. A home that
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