Midland’s Population Growth And High Rental Costs Make Now The Perfect Time To Buy

By |2018-05-15T13:26:09-05:00May 16th, 2018|Home Buying, Latest News, Real Estate|

Though some say that apartments in Midland are easier to come by than last year, 2018 Midland renters are still paying high rental costs. Rent Jungle reported that the average monthly rental cost for an apartment in Midland, Texas is $1488! That's a 25.2% increase over last year's rental costs. And with the population booming, [...]

County Commissioners Extend Midland County Burn Ban

By |2018-05-15T12:54:05-05:00May 15th, 2018|Latest News, Midland Texas|

Midland County commissioners chose to extend the county burn ban through mid-July. It's possible that the county commissioners may reconsider the ban before Independence Day though. They may reconsider midway through June. This burn ban could mean that rockets and fireworks with fins might be off the table this year over worries of grass fires. [...]

Information On Midland Road Construction

By |2018-03-30T17:33:32-05:00April 1st, 2018|Latest News, Midland Texas|

Last year, Midland voters approved $100 million in bond funding for roads and utilities.  Most of the funds facilitate the cost of pavement removal and repaving. Utility line replacement accounts for almost a quarter of the funds. Just over one-tenth is for modifications to facilitate Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance. Meanwhile, engineering costs amount to [...]

2018 Hottest Real Estate Market Report: Midland Moves Up To Number Two

By |2018-03-06T14:11:49-06:00March 13th, 2018|Home Selling, Latest News, Midland Texas|

If you've been considering selling your Midland home, the market is hot. In fact, our area has one of the hottest markets in the country. Only San Francisco beats us out according to a recent analysis. Midland, TX real estate was hot before, but now it's even hotter. Actually, our market jumped from a No. [...]

Selena Gomez Lists $3M Texas Estate, Again

By |2018-02-15T22:14:10-06:00February 17th, 2018|Around the House, Home Selling, Latest News, Midland 1st Choice, Real Estate, The Underwood Group|

For the second time, pop star Selena Gomez has put her 10,000 square-foot Fort Worth mansion on the market. Gomez, a 25-year-old native of North Texas, purchased the luxury home in 2015 as a residence for when she visited family. In 2016, however, she had a change of heart, putting the five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home on [...]

Exxon Mobil to Increase Oil Production in West Texas Permian Basin

By |2018-02-06T02:43:12-06:00February 6th, 2018|Latest News, Midland 1st Choice, Midland Texas|

Exxon Mobil plans to increase its oil production in the Permian Basin to reach 600,000 barrels a day by 2025. The energy giant also plans to spend over $2 billion on transportation and terminal upgrades in west Texas, the Houston Chronicle reported last week. Over the next five years, Exxon intends to invest $50 billion [...]

Happy Independence Day!!!

By |2017-07-27T19:41:52-05:00July 4th, 2017|Latest News|

Play Mute Current Time0:53 / Duration Time4:13 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Fullscreen Hillsdale College’s choir sings “America the Beautiful.” America the Beautiful Written by Katharine Lee Bates and composed by Samuel A. Ward, “America the Beautiful” is one of the most well-known and beloved American patriotic songs. The song celebrates the natural beauty and the [...]

Plants that can repel Mosquitoes

By |2017-07-27T19:41:52-05:00May 25th, 2017|Latest News|

Midland has had recent good rains. Be sure to empty standing water to reduce the number of mosquitoes.     Midland Has Been Blessed With Rain Recently! Thank goodness for all the rain Midland has received lately. Only downfall is when the rain comes, so do all the mosquitoes.  We have done some [...]

Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2017

By |2017-07-27T19:41:52-05:00May 8th, 2017|Latest News|

Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2017   The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you [...]

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up

By |2017-07-27T19:41:52-05:00February 8th, 2017|Latest News|

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up Ready to sell your home? A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike, this saying encourages many would-be sellers to wait until the spring peak to list their homes. [...]

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