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Texas Bound
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Can I get a $199,000 house for less than 150000 (75214) that has been listed 471 days? asked by Texas Bound

Are you asking because you are looking for a great investment? I specialize in home... read more answered by Amy W

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Mira Largo area, is this a good place to live?

Answered Thu May 15 2008, 09:03 by Kendra L. No… - Grand Prairie - Quality of Life
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Texas Bound
Home Buyer

Can I get a $199,000 house for less than 150000 (75214) that has been listed 471 days? asked by Texas Bound

Are you asking because you are looking for a great investment? I specialize in home... read more answered by Amy W

Pam
Home Buyer

What are some safe suburbs within a drive 30-45 min. from Love Field. Up to 200k for a 4bd. Thanks! asked by Pam

Mansfield and the 75054 areas are beautiful, about 45 minutes away from Love. I mak... read more answered by Beth

Primus2008
Buyer & Seller

Insulation - New Construction Icynene/Reflective/Fibre asked by Primus2008

Icynene in my opinion is probably worth it if you plan to stay in the house a while and personally recoup the energy savings. You can probably... read more answered by Bruce Lynn

Living With …
Home Buyer

I am looking for a 1st mortgage, but my debt to income ratio is pretty high. My credit score is good, will asked by Living With …

I would work on getting your debt down before you get into a home. read more answered by Debt Free Da…

David
Buyer & Seller

Buying if you already own asked by David

Credit requirements have really tightened up and the area this is most impacting is in the second home market. Lenders are now requiring at least 20-30% down on the 2nd home and require you... read more answered by Carol Ann Pe…

Kat
Home Buyer

How do I find out who the builder of my home is? asked by Kat

You can check with your County Records. All home sales have to be recorded. Also, the Planning and Zoning departments have to approve any buil... read more answered by Ciscokid

Jay
Home Buyer

if you are current on your payments and have good credit, will a short refinance impact your credit score? asked by Jay

A short sale will impact your credit score if that is what you are asking. read more answered by Debt Free Da…

Rebecca
Home Buyer

I'm interested in buying a home but the asking price is $20k over appraisal. Is this normal? asked by Rebecca

As my colleagues have stated, the market price and the appraised value are not quite... read more answered by Josh Thomas

afterblue
Home Buyer

I have a complicated Mortage situation. I am a green cd holder, married to an American Citizen asked by afterblue

First of all the portion that you will be taxed on here in the US is your gain on sa... read more answered by Captain Mort…

Sridhar Aema…
Home Buyer

How can i find some modern/contemporary houses for sale? and how much can i expect that the house will be asked by Sridhar Aema…

There is also some terrific modern/contemporary new construction going on in East Da... read more answered by Monica Grosz

Phyllis Hall
Buyer & Seller

how can i find out the lot size of my home? asked by Phyllis Hall

1. Search on www.dallascad.org for your property. Sometimes it will list approximate size there if your lot is square. 2. You can also refe... read more answered by Bruce Lynn

Charles
Just Looking

What is it with Homeowners Insurance in Texas? asked by Charles

Shop around. Insurance and taxes are hot topics in Texas. Be sure to verify coverage and not just fees, so you know you are comparing apples t... read more answered by Ronda Allen

Marie
Just Looking

cool neighborhoods in dallas, asked by Marie

I suggest checking out Addison and the Dallas zip 75248 area (Prestonwood). The architecture is amazing. Dallas is a tough walking city - we're pretty spread out. But, you can check out ... read more answered by Ronda Allen

Jaxson1
Buyer & Seller

Are there any nice parks around the golf club of dallas? asked by Jaxson1

Yes....Turtle creek for example is near DCC and Campion Trails is near LB Houston. read more answered by Bruce Lynn

Sharon
Just Looking

We just foreclosed as 1st...should we notify 2nd lien holders? asked by Sharon

Usually, I like what Bruce says, but I disagree with the notion of lying down and waiting for the home equity lender to file proceedings. You m... read more answered by T.E. Sumner

Zan Terry
Home Buyer

I know the only way to determine this is through an actual inspection, however, if a house is noticeably asked by Zan Terry

Seems a little strange. Could be lots of things. Sounds like foundation to me, b... read more answered by Bruce Lynn

Nil
Real Estate Pro

Looking for a good Tenant Screening Services in Dallas, TX. asked by Nil

Pull a credit report, and verify all references on the application. http://www.lynn911.com http://www.homes-for-sale-dallas.com read more answered by Lynn 911 Dal…

Guru
Home Buyer

First time home buyer looking for advice on how to choose an agent asked by Guru

There are tons of agents that want to help you. You need to find one you like and feel comfortable working with. Interview them just like you wo... read more answered by Betina Forem…

Imran
Just Looking

First home buyers choose your agent wisely asked by Imran

Imran, Please let us know whart the TREC investigation's findings will be when you are done. This is advice that should be followed if it's ... read more answered by Naima Sumner

Paula
Home Seller

When selling a home (mine is in bluffview) for lot value, how do I negotiate a lower commission to pay a? asked by Paula

Listing a property that the value is in the land is different from standard resident... read more answered by T.E. Sumner