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Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one. You'll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family. When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours. Over time, your home will increase in value.
Friday, May 2, 2008 in the Tyler Morning Telegraph headlines on the front pages state: "County Still Defies Trend; Home Values Keep Rising". "The Tyler/Smith County market has not show the volatility that is being expresed elsewhere in the nation," states Chief Appraiser Mike Barnett.
"The volume of new construction is indicative a very robust commercial market in Smith County," Barnett said. "Though new construction totals are not as high as in the previous year, they still show tremendous growth."
The highest percentage increases in taxable values were seen in Bullard. The city saw an increase of 12.6 percent, going from $118.26 million for 2007 to $133.22 million for 2008, with $8.01 million in new construction.
Bullard ISD had an increase of 13.7 percent, going from $472.2 million for 2007 to $537.04 million for 2008. Of that, $23.09 million was new construction.
In the following reports, you'll find the information you need to make a wise buying decision. We'll take you through the planning process step-by-step , to help you determine which home is right for you. You'll find a host of informative articles on mortgages, viewing homes, the offer, closing details and moving.
Please contact me if you have any questions about buying a home in Bullard or elsewhere in East Texas.
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