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Low Interest Rates May Not be for Everyone: How To Get Your Credit House in Order Before You Buy

By Candy Evans / August 16, 2013 /

The only thing hotter than the temperature in North Texas is our real estate market.  Houses are being snatched on the day they’re listed, and prices are on a steady upward climb. Everyone is raving about the low interest rates that can get you into those houses… hurry before they go up! In fact, experts…

The Credit Doctor Says: Good Credit — Don’t Leave Home Without It!

By Candy Evans / May 15, 2012 /

When you buy a home, consider it a voyage. There is real joy in the journey as much as the destination. In real estate, that couldn’t be more true! But as with any trip, you’d better be prepared before you hit the road. Just as you wouldn’t set off on any important trip without a map and itinerary…

Dallas Real Estate News You Can Use: Realtor/Broker Brad Holden Has a Secret Sauce for Those 600 FICA Scores

By Candy Evans / May 19, 2011 /

Note: Our soon-to-be launched local Real Estate blog, CandysDirt.com, will feature regular profiles of top agents and brokers across North Dallas as well as contributions for real on-the-ground (dirt!) perspectives. But we just couldn’t wait to let the cat out of the bag: Brad Holden is a Dallas-area broker/realtor who has been active in Texas…