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Homes For Sale - Grand Prairie, TX - 1331 Lake Forest

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:22:12 -0500

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1856 SF

This clean and well maintained Lennar home is ready for move in. The light and bright kitchen with breakfast bar opens to the living area. Split bedroom floor plan with the master overlooking the back yard. Master bath has jetted tub, dual vanities, and walk in closet. Beautiful formal dining room with views of the front yard. Enjoy the private lake, park, and picnic tables within walking distance. Close to dining, retail, and Joe Pool Lake.

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Source: NTREIS | Photo Credit - Tom Branch

Now Available on Amazon

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:28:25 -0500

Tom and Gina Branch's latest release, "Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales" is now available on Amazon in both softcover and Kindle formats.

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Source: amazon.com

Homes For Sale - Colleyville, TX - 7305 Majestic Manor

Sun, 09 May 2010 09:26:20 -0500

Exquisite home for the most discerning buyer. Half acre corner lot provides incredible views of large pond, greenbelt and fountain. Chef's kitchen has granite, hand finished cabinetry and glass block accents. Secluded master retreat has fireplace, double shower, and staircase to library. Private guest suite down - game, media, and 2 bedrooms up. Large balcony overlooks sparkling pool, spa and outdoor kitchen - perfect for entertaining. Must see!

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Source: NTREIS | Photo Credit - Tom Branch

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4647 Margo

Sat, 08 May 2010 12:35:03 -0500

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 2891 SF

Beautiful new construction on cul de sac street in Frisco ISD. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Game room is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Source: NTREIS | Photo Credit: Tom Branch

Ask Chuck and George - Sheriffs' Sales

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:33 -0500

Answers to real estate questions as appearing in the Houston Chronicle

By George Stephens, CRB, AND Charles J. "Chuck" Jacobus, JD

Dear George: I acquired title to a property via a sheriff's sale. The property has a mortgage lien on it, and the bank won't talk to me about it because I'm not the previous owner. I want to pay off the lien. Don't I have a legal right to obtain information and pay off any liens on property to which I hold title?

Answer: No. The bank has no contract with you. Your situation illustrates a risk of buying at a sheriff's sale. Do you know what lien priority you purchased? Was the sale properly held? Does the existing lender have a superior lien that can foreclose you? Get the answers to these questions as soon as possible.

Source: www.texasrealestate.com

Special Rules for Members of the Military, the Foreign Service and the Intelligence Community

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:40:56 -0500

Congress has acknowledged the unique circumstances affecting members of the military, the foreign service and the intelligence community by making the exceptions that apply to both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers.

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Source: www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

Texans Pay Less of Our Income on Shelter

Sun, 02 May 2010 22:35:36 -0500

A new study from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University explains why Texas’ housing market fared far better than other states during the current downturn. It also suggests why the state’s economy is expected to continue to do better than the rest of the nation in the coming months.

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Source: TexasRealEstate.com

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4640 Margo

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:32:31 -0500

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3180 SF

Beautiful new construction on cul-de-sac street in Frisco ISD. Island kitchen has Corian counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Game room is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4638 Margo

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:34:40 -0500

4 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3180 SF

Beautiful new construction on oversized cul de sac lot. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Master closet has built ins. Game and media rooms perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Garland, TX - 1302 Pecan Valley

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:12:45 -0500

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3118 SF

Great floor plan with 2 masters, 2 living areas, and 2 dining areas. Family room with fireplace and wet bar. Sunroom overlooks the backyard deck and heavily treed yard. Kitchen has loads of storage space, flat cooktop, Zodiac counters, Bosch dishwasher, and large walk-in pantry. Massive master has jetted tub, dual vanities, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Lots of updating including AC compressor, extra insulation, hot water heater, etc.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS