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New iLIVEcommunity Will Launch in June of This Year

Here is something new online exclusively for Grapevine, Roanoke, Southlake, and Trophy Club residents; www.iLIVEcommunity.com

Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : January 15, 2010 - 9:35am

Mortgage rates nearing 45-year low, Housing Affordability Index nears all-time high

This information was passed on to us from Steve Robinson, COO at Echopoint Mortgage Company.

As hard as it may be to believe, things are actually getting much better in the mortgage arena–and fast… Indeed, now is an even better time to buy or refinance than as recently as just last week.

Rates are again nearing a 45-year low, and the Housing Affordability Index is even closer to an all-time high. In addition, eligible first-time home buyers can receive a tax credit of up to $8,000, and the brand-new Making Home Affordable (MHA) plan just came into existence!

Under the MHA, even borrowers with solid payment histories can now refinance, if:

Their loan is owned or securitized by Fannie or Freddie (as are many conventionals),
They occupy the house at issue,
Their first mortgage doesn’t exceed 105% of FMV, and
They have sufficient income to support the new debt.

This is stunning (in a good way, for a change)! Like I’ve said before, these are the closest things to gifts (to present and future homeowners) we’ll see for a good while to come.

Remember, however, the rules associated with these new forms of “stimulus” are complex, but don’t worry because our professionals are already up-to-speed.

                                                                     Steve Robinson, COO
                                                                     Direct: 817.480.2975
                                                                     www.cswhomeloan.com

Steve told us his team is available to help 7 days a week, and states you should have a recent mortgage statement handy if you’d like to know more about refinancing.

Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : March 12, 2009 - 11:08pm

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Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : March 5, 2009 - 8:00pm

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Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : February 5, 2009 - 2:16pm

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An online resource for buying or selling your home throughout the USA, and getting the best possible financing.

Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : February 5, 2009 - 1:14pm

AGF Mortgage Inc located in Kansas City, Missouri Since 1993

Need cash? This company offers Loans on a Primary home up to 95%, rental homes up to 80% and Commercial properties up to 90% .
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Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : February 5, 2009 - 12:30pm

Finding a Real Estate Agent Internationally

Use this link to find real estate agents around the world:

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Worldwide real estate companies directory and property buyers and sellers guide.

Posted in Resources by MBYRealtyGroup : January 12, 2009 - 10:29pm

September 2010, Events in Grapevine, Texas

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As the calendar turns to September, fall is in the air, temperatures are getting cooler, kids are back in school and football is soon to be in full frenzy. And in Grapevine, the premier destination in North Texas, September is a time to celebrate Texas wines and more at GrapeFest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Also this month in Grapevine….


SummerBlast Fireworks Friday, September 3 Last show of the season Over Lake Grapevine 9:30 p.m. There is still time to catch Friday Fireworks! The skies overlooking Grapevine will be filled with a glowing array of fantastic colors as the city presents a fireworks spectacular every Friday night. Ideal viewing spots are available at the rooftop of the Gaylord Texan’s parking garage, from the Glass Cactus and along the shores of Lake Grapevine, including the lakeside parks. Movies at the Palace - 300 S. Main St. Roman Holiday (1953) Palace Classic Movie Series September 2 7:30 p.m. $5 Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert. Rated - Not Rated. Toy Story First Friday Film Series September 3 7:30 p.m. $5 - New, lower price! Starring: Tim Allen & Tom Hanks. Rated G. My Fair Lady (1964) Palace Classic Movie Series September 10 7:30 p.m. $5 Starring: Audrey Hepburn & Rex Harrison. Rated G. Billy Jack (1971) Palace Classic Movie Series September 24 7:30 p.m. $5 Starring: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor & Clark Howat. Rated PG. Nash Farm The Buzz on Bees 626 Ball St. September 4 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bees, honey and wax on the prairie! Free to the public. GrapeFest Golf Classic Grapevine Golf Course 3800 Fairway Dr. September 10 Check-in at 12 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The eagles have it at the 3rd Annual GrapeFest Golf Classic! Tee off with a 2-man scramble. The golf classic is $95 per player and includes a golf cart, lunch, range balls, buffet dinner and prizes. Space is limited to the first 72 players, so sign up quickly! GrapeFest Tennis Classic Hilton DFW Lake Sports Club 1800 State Highway 26 E September 10 - 12 Be a spectator or a competitor in this energetic and entertaining event that is once a sanctioned event of the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Grapevine Heritage Foundation. 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Foundation 1000 Texan Trail September 11 “Lowering of the Flag” Ceremony 7:30 a.m. Candlelight Vigil 8 p.m. Hosted by the members of the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Foundation, Allied Pilots Association and the Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club. Both ceremonies will honor firefighters, police officers and flight crews. Join in at the 911 Memorial site, at the corner of Northwest Hwy and Texan Trail. Light a candle, see images of our heros, join in a lifetime remembrance. 9/11/2001 heros stepped forward, 9/11/2010 hereos will be honored. ItalianCarFest Nash Farm 626 Ball St. September 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Italian Car Club of the Southwest is proud to present ItalianCarFest, the finest show of all-Italian vehicles in the Southwest. See 100 automobiles and two-wheelers. This event is free to the public. GrapeFest Vintners’ Auction Classic Grapevine Convention Center 1209 S. Main St. September 11 6:30 p.m. The Vintners’ Auction Classic is a fun event with great food & beverages, wonderful entertainment, outstanding auction items and supports two worthy beneficiaries, the Grapevine Heritage Foundation and the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. The live and silent auctions draw a large crowd of supporters each year. Tickets are $25 each. GrapeFest XXIV. - Super Times. Super Wines. Historic Downtown Grapevine September 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2010 Make your way to historic Grapevine and uncork the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the nation will sample award-winning Texas wines at the 24th Annual GrapeFest. Four, full days of festival fun including: • People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic • Non-stop Entertainment on Six Stages • Super Wine Experience • Premium Texas Wines • International Wine Pavilion • GrapeStomp presented by Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep • Central Market Culinary Pavilion • Draft Beer Pavilions • Carnival Rides • KidZone presented by Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine • Arts and Crafts • Texas Wine Tribute Dinner Grapevine Vintage Railroad 705 S. Main St. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Great Train Robberies Saturdays & Sundays through September 5 Labor Day Train September 6 Bring the family out to enjoy a great train robbery on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad on Labor Day. Grandparents Day September 12 Celebrate Grandparents Day, aboard the train. Grandparents ride free when accompanied by their grandchildren and a paying passenger. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The railroad is serviced by two vintage locomotives which include “Puffy,” built in 1896, the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and “Vinny,” the 1953 GP-7 diesel. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and $18 for seniors. Grapevine Market Liberty Park 200 Block of South Main Street Thursdays & Saturdays Through October 16 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come to Grapevine and experience open-air, European-style shopping in Historic Downtown Grapevine, featuring the finest in handmade jewelry, home décor, antiques and a whole lot more. Grapevine Farmers Market Gazebo Area 325 S. Main St. Thursday – Saturday Through October 30 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Locally-grown and other Texas produce for sale: cantaloupe, squash, Vidalia sweet onions, green beans, baby new potatoes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, local honey, peppers, watermelon, shelled peas and beans, bing cherries, peaches, nectarines, and vine-ripened tomatoes. Grapevine Opry - At the Palace September 4 - Workin’ Man’s Blues Day in and day out, it’s the working men and women who keep this country running. Join us for our tribute to the working class in this Labor Day tribute! September 11 - Patriot’s Day 9/11 was a tragedy that brought us together as a nation. PC or not, we pay homage to the lives lost and the spirit that lives. September 18 & 19 - GrapeFest Matinees Enjoy one of the top 100 festivals in the nation and get a taste of the Grapevine Opry to boot. Visit us during one of our FREE 30-minute “mini-shows”, every hour, on the hour as listed above! September 25 - Deuces to a Full House Featuring dynamic duos, tremendous trios and maybe even a quartet of talented soloists teaming up for some great songs! All shows $15 & $10 7:30 p.m. The premier live country music show in Texas, the Grapevine Opry has established a tradition of excellence seldom equaled for this type of show in the country music industry. With one of the most acclaimed house bands in the Southwest, the high-energy, spontaneous format of every show perfectly complements the truly great music for which the Palace is known. Discount rates are available for groups of 25 or more when paid in advance. Reservations are required for most shows. All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card. Any cancellations must be made within 24 hours of show time. Call 817-481-8733 for complete details. Discounts are unavailable for special theme shows. Grapevine Convention Center* Divine Consign September 26 & 27 Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (1/2 price) Monday - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1/2 price) Smart Moms, Smart Choices®, committed to giving the highest consignor sales percentage in the Metroplex. Welcome to Divine Consign, the Metroplex’s favorite bi-annual consignment sale specializing in the highest quality gently-worn children’s and maternity clothing, toys, books, games, DVDs, baby equipment (strollers, exersaucers, etc.) and baby and children’s furniture. 75% off all items marked with an “x” during the last two hours of the sale. $2 entry fee per person (including children) during the first two hours on Sunday with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish North Texas. The Grapevine Convention Center is located at 1209 S. Main St. Parking at the Grapevine Convention Center is always free.