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Dallas-area preowned home sales fall 15% in 2008

All but a few area residential districts experienced fewer home purchases in the first half of this year, according to the latest home-sales data.
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Texas real estate market likely to cool, still outpace U.S.

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Wine rooms add cachet, Old World flair

Wine rooms, or grottos, have come up in the world, at least in floor level, from fancy limestone cellars beneath $600,000 custom homes to elegant storage near the dining rooms or stairways in less pricy digs.

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Some Dallas townhouses attract buyers but other projects die

A surplus of unsold townhouses in some close-in Dallas neighborhoods has caused developers to pull the plug on a few deals. But some projects are moving ahead and still attracting buyers.

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Countrywide expanding program to help subprime borrowers

Countrywide Financial Corp., under pressure to help stem growing home loan defaults, says it will expand programs to help borrowers manage their mortgage payments regardless of the type of subprime loan they have or whether they have already fallen behind on payments.

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More builders offering incentives

It's not unusual for Dallas-area homebuilders to offer buyers a little something extra, but with the current surplus of new-home inventory, now's the time to check what's available. A June survey from the National Association of Home Builders showed that the number of builders offering incentives is increasing nationally.

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Stylish garage doors enhance your home's first impression

New-home construction is putting more emphasis on garage doors, with an increase in the average number of garages that face toward the street. And studies show that homes with more stylish garage doors receive higher appraisal values.
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Midway Hollow has post-WWII charm

Midway Hollow, a neighborhood of about 2,500 homes bordered by Midway Road, Northwest Highway, and Marsh and Walnut Hill lanes, offers a selection of traditional and ranch-style homes built shortly after World War II. "There's still affordable housing in Midway Hollow," said Carolyn Chesser Goldstein of Ellen Terry Realtors.

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