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Posted May 16, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Bullet train between Dallas and Houston

Bullet trains are a form of transportation many Texans thought they'd never see unless they were on vacation in Asia or Europe.  But rail advocates say a proposal to build a high-speed line connecting Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston may happen a lot sooner than expected, possibly 2020.

A group led by Central Japan Railway Co. that includes notable Texans such as former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels is seeking roughly $10 billion in private investment.

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Posted May 14, 2012 by Jessie Morrell

Hillwood Investment Properties plans to develop one of the last sites in Uptown

 

3000 Turtle Creek Plaza won’t be grassy much longer! Hillwood is already in the process of interviewing architects for what’s going to be the next big development in Uptown.

The site is 5.9 acres, near the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard ad Cedar Springs Road, and is valued for tax purposes at $9.25 million, according to Dallas Central Appraisal District. Whatever building may sit on the site can be up to a million square feet, according to city zoning laws.

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Posted May 14, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Home Prices Rise in Half of U.S.

Prices for single-family homes climbed in half of U.S. cities in the first quarter as real estate markets stabilized.

The median sales price increased from a year ago in 74 of 146 metropolitan areas measured, the National Association of Realtors said in a report today.  In the fourth quarter, only 29 areas had gains.

There are broad shortages of homes in much of the country.  This is good news for sellers who wish to list now, or for those waiting for prices to improve.

 

If you're thinking about listing your home, now is a great time!

 

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Posted May 9, 2012 by Jessie Morrell

You won't want to miss out on this condo!!!

 

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Posted May 9, 2012 by Jessie Morrell

Look no further!!!

 

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Posted May 9, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Texas is Leading state for commercial real estate development

Texas ranked number one in the nation in the development and construction of office, retail and industrial space in 2011, according to a report issued by NAIOP Research Foundation.

After Texas, New York ranked second, West Virginia third, and California fourth.

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Posted May 7, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Don't expect homes to get much cheaper

Buying a home may never get any cheaper than now.  Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.

Homes have never been more affordable with prices down 34% nationally since 2006 and mortgage rates at historic lows, but it won't stay this way for much longer.

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Posted May 4, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Mortgage Rates at New Record Lows

Mortgage rates are continuing to hit record lows according to Freddie Mac and Bankrate.com.

Rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.84% this week, down from 4.71% a year ago, according to the most recent Freddie Mac survey of conforming rates.  Mortgage rates also hit lows in Bankrate.com's weekly survey.

 

Now is a great time to buy a home!

If you are in the market or on the fence about buying a new home, contact Rogers Healy.

 

214.207.9580

Rogers@RogersHealy.com

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Posted May 3, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Vacation homes close to home?

Sales of vacation homes are picking up as low prices pull buyers off the fence. But with travel costs rising and consumers still uncertain about the economy, many buyers are snapping up properties closer to home.

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Posted May 1, 2012 by Cerissa Lair

REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents

All Realtors® are licensed to sell real estate as an agent or a broker but not all real estate agents are Realtors®. Only Realtors® can display the Realtor® logo. Realtors® belong to the National Association of Realtors  (NAR) and pledge to follow the Code of Ethics, a comprehensive list containing 17 articles and underlying standards of practice, which establish levels of conduct that are higher than ordinary business practices or those required by law.

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