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08/02/2014

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 8 - 10. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

08/02/2014

For the first time since 2011, Texas housing inventory has increased on a quarterly basis, according to the 2014-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today.

04/25/2014

Electronic Mortgage Closings Next Hot Thing? http://ow.ly/2G0nBE

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it plans to run pilot tests of eClosings over the next 15 months to gauge the benefits to borrowers.

04/24/2014

Home Sales Mark Sluggish Start to Spring http://ow.ly/2FYjlO

“With ongoing job creation and some weather-delayed shopping activity, home sales should pick up, especially if inventory continues to improve and mortgage interest rates rise only modestly,&rdq

04/23/2014

Mortgage activity drops, but average loan at record http://ow.ly/2FWKCB

Despite warmer weather, relatively stable interest rates and more homes coming on the market for sale, mortgage applications fell last week.

04/23/2014

Study: Words in Listing Ads Can Boost Sales Price http://ow.ly/2FVEOn

A new study suggests placing greater focus on listing all of the features and architectural details of a home in your listing ads could be time well spent.

04/22/2014

Poll: Americans Prefer Real Estate Over Stocks, Gold http://ow.ly/2FTnlL

Americans believe real estate is the “best” long-term investment, over gold, stocks, savings accounts, and bonds, according to a new Gallup poll.

04/19/2014

Buyers Find More Housing Options This Spring http://ow.ly/2FOzWh

"Having more homes on the market may mean more affordable prices for first-time and move-up buyers. Lack of inventory in 2013 led to intense competition, creating another barrier to home ownershi

04/18/2014

Report: A Third of Home Owners in Foreclosure Have Equity http://ow.ly/2FMxO6

More home owners caught in the foreclosure process are finding that their homes may no longer be underwater because of rising home prices, according to a new report by RealtyTrac.

04/17/2014

Wells Fargo Expands E-Signature Options http://ow.ly/2FJZl9

The nation’s largest mortgage lender will be accepting DocuSign e-signatures on documents generated and signed prior to closing, including disclosures and loan documents.