Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category

Study: Dallas-Fort Worth homes will hold their values

Here’s an article in the Dallas Morning News today about home value predictions in DFW over the next 4 years.  You can view the article here: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/103108dnbushomeequity.162e436f9.html

Too Much Pessimism & Negativity

That’s all we’re hearing lately.  The only thing the so-called “experts” in the media are talking about is how horrible everything is.  Look, there’s no doubt these are unprecedented times in our country, but if that’s all your hearing and choosing to listen to, eventually you’ll start to believe you’re one of the victims as [...]

Dallas Ranks as 15th most affordable housing market in the US

According to an article in the Dallas Business Journal.  The Dallas housing market is the 15th most affordable market in the country.  You can find the article here.  DBJ - Dallas Ranks 15th
 Have a great weekend.
 John

What are you Investing In….A Market or a Deal?

Here is something for you to think about.  You aren’t investing in the Real Estate Market, you are investing in a Deal.  There is a difference!  So many people get focused on the headlines they read in the newspaper.  Real Estate Market Heats Up, Real Estate Market Cools Off, Real Estate Prices…….etc etc etc. 
But the [...]

Foreclosure Rate Slowing in Texas

The Dallas Business Journal recently had an article about the foreclosure rate in Texas slowing.  Just thought it would be of interest.  The link to the article is here.
Dallas Business Journal - Foreclosure Rate Article 
 John

DMN report: DFW Home Prices Least Likely to Drop

The Dallas Morning News had a report yesterday from Mortage Insurance firm PMI Group, that found that the D/FW housing market was one of the least likely in the country to see a decrease in home values.  If you would like to see the full article you can find it here DFW Home Prices Least [...]

Greenspan says Worst of Subprime Problems Passed

In a recent speech in Florida, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan expressed the opinion that he thought the worst of the subprime problems were over.  If you want to read an article about it you can find the link here. 
 John

Dallas Morning News - Moody’s: Dallas may dodge home price slump

A recent article in the Dallas Morning News talked about an economic forecast showing that although nationwide home prices have been under pressure, it seems that the Dallas market, for a number of reasons, is likely to dodge the home price decline.
Read the entire article here.
 -John