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FHA Announces: Mortgage Insurance Reduction
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), is bringing some welcome news to homebuyers everywhere! The FHA is reducing mortgage insurance by 30 basis points. Monthly mortgage insurance fees are going from 0.85% to 0.55% …
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Oak + Ash Realty Property Management
Did you know that Oak + Ash Realty provides Property Management? We are the stress-free solution for landlords. Any property owner that wants to lease their property to a tenant can come to us as a one stop shop. We market a property for lease …
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Homestead Exemption – New Law
In 2021, the Texas state legislation changed the Homestead Exemption filling laws. Historically, when a homebuyer bought a home throughout the year, they would have to wait till January 1 of the following year to file for a Homestead Exemption. As a …
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October 2022 Housing Report
Per the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors October 2022 Housing Report, inventory continued a slow increase while housing prices remained steady. Inventory in Fort Worth grew to 2.3 months. Though still nowhere near a normal market – the Texas Real Estate …
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Celebrating 2 Years in Business
Thankful is an understatement. Thank you to everyone who has supported us for the last two years! Thank you to all of the wonderful people who have trusted Oak + Ash Realty to serve your real estate needs. Lastly, thank you to …
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Updates to Texas Home Inspectors
To ensure that you are aware of the condition of the property that you are buying, it is highly recommended that each buyer hire a licensed professional Home Inspector to inspect their home before completing their purchase. In the State of Texas, …
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December 2021 Housing Report
Inventory numbers dropped in December 2021 to the lowest figures since the start of the pandemic. The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University cites that 6.5 months of inventory represents a market in which supply and demand for homes …
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Homestead Exemption – New Law
One of the benefits that came out of this past years’ state legislative session was the change to the state Homestead Exemption filling laws. Historically, when a homebuyer bought a home throughout the year, they would have to wait till January 1 …
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November Housing Report
Inventory dropped once again in November as the real estate market headed into what is typically one of the slowest times of the year. Inventory dropped in Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker Counties, as homebuyers searched throughout the area for available homes. The …
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A Lot to Be Thankful For
Tomorrow, we will all gather around the Thanksgiving Table of our choosing. Turkey will be served with a host of sides to make up a bountiful spread. Our turkeys may be stuffed and roasted, or they may be prepared in the new …