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Home Economic Recovery Act and Regulation Z Will Help Protect Home BuyersThere has been a lot of buzz about the Home Economic Recovery Act and Regulation Z. This regulation is an additional layer of the revamped FDIC Truth In Lending laws designed to protect consumers by forcing lenders to disclo...
08/30/2009
The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has shown four consecutive months of positive returns according to Case-Shiller Index by Standard & Poor. Area homeowners in the area will be pleased to find out the good news since it may be an early sign that the economic decline has started to swing back...
08/30/2009
High Speed Rail System Will Propel Dallas-Fort Worth EconomyFort Worth residents and city planners anxiously await the outcome of a stimulus funding application submitted by the Texas DOT. The application for $1.8 billion was made with the hope of getting much needed funding for a revamped passen...
08/30/2009
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Real Estate in North Texas If you're looking for a nice area with real small town charm, plenty of a available jobs, low crime and affordable homes, then you are ready for a taste of Northern Texas living. This is a tall order for any metropolitan area so it’s just amazing how much this area of t...
08/30/2009
Summer Food Safety TipsSummer-time is one of the best times of year to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that aren't available year-round. But recent salmonella outbreaks like those in last year's spinach crops or this year's tomato crops are an important reminder about handlin...
06/15/2008
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Remember, as a general rule, weaker than expected economic data is good for rates, while positive data causes rates to rise. Go to www.tombrewerjr.com for more information.Economic Calendar for the Week of June 16 – June 20Date ET Economic Report For Estimate Actual Prior Impact Mon. June 16 08:3...
06/15/2008
There are several reports due this week that could "plague" the markets and home loan rates. Tuesday will bring the wholesale inflation measuring Producer Price Index, as well as a read on the housing market via the Housing Starts and Building Permits Report. Go to www.tombrewerjr.com for more in...
06/15/2008
"OPINION HAS CAUSED MORE TROUBLE ON THIS LITTLE EARTH THAN PLAGUES OR EARTHQUAKES." ~ Voltaire. Opinions certainly caused some trouble in the markets last week as several Fed members talked about inflation, the arch enemy of Bonds and home loan rates, and their comments shook the markets like a ...
06/15/2008
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Remember, as a general rule, weaker than expected economic data is good for rates, while positive data causes rates to rise. Go to www.tombrewerjr.com for more information.Economic Calendar for the Week of June 09 – June 13Date ET Economic Report For Estimate Actual Prior Impact Tue. June 10 08:3...
06/15/2008
Moving can be very exciting...but it can also be a bit of a pain as well. Besides packing and unpacking, there is a long list of details to be handled. Things like choosing a mover, connecting utilities, getting Internet and cable service, or subscribing to newspapers or magazines in a new area c...
06/15/2008