Cynthia Fraga TX & NM Realtor

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08/20/2023

Tips for Deciding Whether to Remodel Your Home or Move
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When deciding whether to move or remodel a home, many factors should be considered, such as the cost of materials, the cost of hiring a contractor, the need for specific features, and the location of the home. Researching home prices and neighborhoods in the area can help determine if it is better t...

08/08/2023

Real Estate Market Key Insights 2023-2030

Cynthia Fraga is a real estate agent with Realty One Group Mendez Burk. Check out Cynthia Fraga's listings or office listings.

08/06/2023

First-Time Homebuyer Programs to Help You Afford a Mortgage
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Conventional wisdom suggests that first-time homebuyers should make a 20% down payment when purchasing a house. However, this may be difficult to achieve for those who do not have the necessary funds available.

07/29/2023

Estate Entitlement and Development in Texas 2023 Update
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House Bill 14 by Harris (R) provides a framework for third-party review and inspection of development documents and improvements. It outlines criteria for who can review and inspect, and provides an appeal process for when a decision has been made. The purpose of the bill is to speed up the permit r...

07/20/2023

The General Trend Expected for the US Housing Market

Cynthia Fraga is a real estate agent with Realty One Group Mendez Burk. Check out Cynthia Fraga's listings or office listings.

07/03/2023

Cities in North Texas struggle with short-term rental issue as legal challenges loom
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The issue of short-term rentals has been a long-standing one for city councils across North Texas. Dallas recently passed a ban on short-term rentals in residential zoning areas, while Plano has yet to do so. A preemption bill recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott could have an impact, as it broadly b...

06/24/2023

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise in the U.S.
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Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate has increased to 6.79% and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rate has increased to 6.18% as of June 1, 2023. This is due to the current buoyant economy and the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Sign u...

06/17/2023

Beachfront Developments Come for Houston
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Inspire Communities is renovating a 17-acre mobile home park in Houston for up to $200,000. Meanwhile, Jerome Karam is building 30 townhouses for $650,000-$700,000 in League City and Legend Communities is building 70 beachfront condos on the Village of Tiki Island, ranging from $1 million to $3 mill...

06/11/2023

Small-Scale Multifamily Investors Face Financial Ruin
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Small-time multifamily real estate investors are facing significant losses due to the rise in interest rates. These investors often pool their money together in deals known as syndication, in which one or two leaders collect acquisition and management fees and take risks with the investors' money. F...

06/03/2023

Plano short-term rental ban isn't an isolated action. Here's what other cities did
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