Monthly Archives: June 2022

How North Texas Real Estate Agents Are Coping With Higher Fuel Costs

Jun 25, 2022 |

For real estate agents who are constantly on the road, showing homes and meeting clients, the costs can take a toll. See More…

‘Shock to the System’: Higher Mortgage Rates Slam the Brakes on the Housing Market

Jun 25, 2022 |

Mortgage rates, which climbed past 6% last week, are likely to force many homebuyers to put their dreams on hold. 

Realtor Michael Cunningham Continues Family Legacy with Ebby Halliday

Jun 25, 2022 |

Michael Cunningham with Claire Wheeler, his co-chair at a Salvation Army Inspiring Hope Luncheon. See More…

Before and After: A Dresser from 1964 Becomes a Black and White Beauty

Jun 24, 2022 |

With a little love and DIY, this vintage dresser has a whole new look. READ MORE…

We Know Where Shaquille O’Neal Calls Home in North Texas

Jun 24, 2022 |

Attention Carrollton residents: Shaquille O’Neal is your new neighbor. See More…

Why Do the Obamas Need a 2,500-Gallon Propane Tank at Their Martha’s Vineyard Estate? It’s Not What You Think 

Jun 24, 2022 |

A news item about a huge propane tank at former President Barack Obama’s mansion had us wondering why his family would need that much gas.

New home sales beats estimates, but what does it mean?

Jun 24, 2022 |

New home sales beat the headline estimates and had positive revisions. How on earth did that happen? Not only that, the monthly supply data was revised lower from nine months to 8.3 months for the previous report. Let me tell you, we had a lot of shocked faces in economic land this morning. First, we […more]

The far-reaching impact of “The House that SHE Built”

Jun 24, 2022 |

In 2018, Kristin Smith was tasked with starting the first-ever Utah Professional Women in Building group. In 2021, HousingWire featured a kudos on them, and now, almost a year later, we sat down with Terri Everhart, 2022 NAHB Professional Women in Building chair, to get an update on this successful, growing team of women and […more]

American Financial Network to pay $1M fee to resolve fraud allegations

Jun 24, 2022 |

Brea, California-based direct lender American Financial Network will pay about $1.04 million to resolve allegations that it fraudulently originated government-backed mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The settlement agreement announced by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington on Tuesday puts an end to a joint investigation conducted by […more]

Buena Vista View Mansion Reduced Over 20 Percent

Jun 24, 2022 |

As we outlined back in 2012, the 7,138-square-foot home at 15 Buena Vista Terrace was built on a double lot with panoramic views and luxury finishes throughout. Think Poggenpohl, Gaggenau and Carrara marble counters in the kitchen on the main floor, with a (now) 1000-bottle wine cellar, gym and legitimate home theater two floors below. […more]