Will the Housing Market Ever Turn Around?

 Two different real estate economists give very similiar outlooks for the upcoming year in regards to real estate.

To answer the question Will Housing Turn Around?  Click on the link to ready their opinions.

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6 Bedroom, 5 Baths, 6,200 Square Feet in Flower Mound

Priced at $1,850,000 this home is beautiful!

Whether you home is in Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, or Dallas, call or email Joy Rice Realty Group to schedule your free in-home consultation.

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Fiduciary Responsibility in Real Estate Transactions

 12/26/07

I really enjoyed this article on Fiduciary Responsibility in the Mortgage Meltdown in a real estate transaction.  It explores the different responsibilities for the realtor, mortgage broker, appraiser, and home inspector.

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Short Sale Opportunities in Flower Mound

 President Bush signed the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act on December 20th.   This bill is aimed to give some tax relief to homeowners whom are willing to participate in a “short sale.”

Rice Capital Mortgage - a mortgage company serving the Flower Mound, Texas areas.

The Joy Rice Realty Group and Rice Capital Mortgage Company serve the Dallas Fort Worth areas and suburban cities of Flower Mound, Grapevine, Southlake, and Keller, Texas luxury home communities.

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 Bella Strada Lots in Flower Mound

Bella Strada is a distinctive, gated community in Flower Mound that will boast luxury, custom homes on one-third to three-quarter acre lots.  Currently in the initial stages of construction, this unique neighborhood offers convenient access to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, shopping, and located within an exemplary rated school district.  Just a few of the gorgeous home and development amenities include:

• 1/3 to 3/4 acre lots
• brick and stone screening wall and entrance
• wrought iron fencing
• 3-car side swing garages
• private park
• lushly landscaped common areas
• more

Flower Mound’s newest gated community will sell out very fast.  So for those of you who have been on the home construction fence, rates are still very low and now is the time to get your dream home started. To schedule your private showing of the development, call Joy Rice Realty Group at (214)662-5588. You may also click here to also find us on Google.

Joy Rice Realty Group and Rice Capital Mortgage Company serve the Dallas, Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller, Texas luxury home communities.

Freddie Mac is on Youtube

 It’s official.  Freddie Mac will air an internet video about fraud in foreclosure which should prove to be quite interesting.  Stay tuned for more information once it’s available.

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The Joy Rice Realty Group and Rice Capital Mortgage Company serve Southlake, Texas luxury home communities.

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Interest Rate Update

12/12/07

Rice Capital Mortgage can most always beat published rates.  Check out the article at 6%.  We are currently at 5.625% for Joy’s clients.

Joy Rice Realty Group and Rice Capital Mortgage serve the Dallas, Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller, Texas luxury home communities.

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If you’re in the market to buy a new construction home in Flower Mound’s Bella Lago on a one acre lot with pond, now is the time.  This gorgeous home has amenities that most home buyers are wanting.  The home features four bedrooms, three-and-one-half bathrooms, and a four-car garage.  Other upgrades included are:

• gourmet island kitchen with stainless steele appliances and granite countertops
• distressed hardwoods in the foyer, study, kitchen and breakfast nook, family room
• hand-forged iron and glass front entry door
• natural stone countertops in all bathrooms
• granite countertop in tech center
• stone fireplace with trim and mantel
• Energy Package with Reflective Roof Decking
• upgraded carpet with 5-year warranty and Scotchgard Stain Release
• full front yard landscape package
• automatic sprinkler system
• security system
• more

To schedule your private showing of this home or any other, call Joy Rice Realty Group at (214)662-5588.  Click here to also find us on Google.

Joy Rice Realty Group and The Rice Capital Mortgage Company serve the Dallas, Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller, Texas luxury home communities.

Making the Sale | Great Questions for Home Buyers

This is great information for potential home buyers to ask before you begin your house-hunting process. 

Joy Rice Realty Group and Rice Capital Mortgage proudly serve the Dallas, Flower Mound, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller, Texas luxury home communities.

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5 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths, 4,957 Square feet in Flower Mound

Priced at $696,500 this home is beautiful!

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