If your goal to purchase a home or refinance your mortgage using your Grapevine TX Loan Rates entitlement, the interest rate you can get is a huge factor in determining the lender you choose to work with as well as what your payment will be.   The market can be volatile, and rates on loans can change daily, and can even fluctuate during the course of a day.   So what factors determine what rate you can get?   All home loan products are secured by mortgage bonds, or securities  that are traded daily on wall street like stocks. Mortgage bonds are what back mortgages, including Grapevine VA Loans. Mortgage bonds are also called mortgage backed securities.   Mortgage backed securities can go up and down just like the stock market, therefore influencing all mortgage rates including Grapevine... 06/17/2013

In this article, we discuss whether or not you qualify for Grapevine Texas 100% USDA financing and how you can go about seeing if you are eligible for a USDA loan in Grapevine.  USDA home loans are awesome mortgages to assist you with your home buying in the Grapevine, Texas area.    A 0% down payment option for home buyers looking to purchase a home in Grapevine, Texas is available.   Most home buyers, though not atll, realize that they can keep their cash reserves and not use it for a down payment on a home. Home buyers are afforded with a unique USDA home loan government program that can assist them.   An important part to home buyer success is the post closing cash reserves they will receive.  It is a great plan for a home owner to have 6 months or more of reserves saved up in case ... 06/12/2013

For more than 22 years, we have specialized in VA Loans in Grapevine Texas! Learn how to qualify for your VA home loan benefits in this article.     Step #1:  Verify eligibility by obtaining your Certificate of eligibility.     The first step to obtaining a VA loan is to verify your eligibility. You must order your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) through the VA which will also confirm the amount of your eligibility. If you were honorably discharged, or are currently active duty or reserves, then you are eligible.     You may be asking yourself, how do I order my COE? The easiest way is for your lender to help you get your COE fast, usually the same day you request it. It can also be ordered through the VA either by mail or online. If you are an honorably discharged Vet, you will need a... 06/04/2013

One of the perks of being a Grapevine home owner is Grapevine Lake, and all that the recreation area has to offer. It's right outside your front door, and it's an ideal place to spend time with your family and friends during the warm summer months. From an awesome fireworks show that takes place every Friday night at 9:30 p.m. through August 30th, to the 8,000-acre lake that's ideal for water sports, it's easy to see why so many people call Grapevine home. Grapevine Lake is a great place to hike, bike, and camp, but unsurprisingly, the majority of the activities here are centered around water activities like fishing, sailing, and boating. Much of the fun takes place at Scott's Landing Marina where you can rent power boats and sail boats, dine waterside, and partake in other activities. ... 06/01/2013

Grapevine Homes - Market Statistics If you are wondering what the home sales are like in Grapevine, Texas then let's take a look!  Here's Grapevine Homes stats: So by looking at this chart we can see how today's market is much more of a sellers market  for Grapevine Homes than it has been in the past couple of years.  Grapevine Home inventory is low which means there's less choices for buyers looking for properties and prices should start to increase. Let's take a look at how we are fairing as far as the average per square foot sold price for Grapevine Homes:   So hopefully this trend will continue for our Grapevine Home market.  I always like good news.  If you're looking for a list of Grapevine Homes then please feel free to search the MLS for FREE!   Debbie Gill | Keller Williams Rea... 11/27/2012

To view Grapevine, TX homes for sale in Southlake Carroll ISD. Grapevine, TX is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, just minutes from DFW International airport, near Lake Grapevine and in Tarrant County.  Grapevine, TX offers great homes for sale in the Southlake Carroll Independent School District. Grapevine, TX is close to many great shopping areas including the Southlake Towncenter, Northeast Mall, Grapevine Mills Mall and the Glade Road shopping area.  Downtown Grapevine is a great small town downtown shopping area with many mom and pop stores and great restaurants.  Downtown Grapevine also host the annual Grapevest in September. Parts Grapevine, TX is part of the Southlake Carroll Independent School District, which is one of the state's best school districts.  ... 10/09/2012

To view Grapevine, TX homes for sale with a pool click here. Grapevine, TX is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, just minutes from DFW International airport, near Lake Grapevine and in Tarrant County.  Grapevine, TX offers great homes with pools that are near shopping and great schools. Grapevine, TX is close to many great shopping areas including the Southlake Towncenter, Northeast Mall, Grapevine Mills Mall and the Glade Road shopping area.  Downtown Grapevine is a great small town downtown shopping area with many mom and pop stores and great restaurants.  Downtown Grapevine also host the annual Grapevest in September. Grapevine, TX is part of the Colleyville-Grapevine School District and has two high schools including Grapevine High School and Colleyville Herita... 10/09/2012

Did you know that Grapevine, Texas is the Christmas Capital of Texas?   Grapevine, Texas is the Christmas Capital of Texas an offer many family events.  Here is few of the items that are scheduled during the Christmas Holidays!  Bring the family. Grapevine's North Pole Express  Thank you for considering the North Pole Express®! The North Pole Express experience includes: • A pre-boarding holiday stage show, • A journey through the Christmas tree maze • Caroling on-board • A visit from jolly ol’ Saint Nick• A commemorative gift for all the kids • And as a special treat, a complimentary hot chocolate will be given to children 12 and under The event area opens each day one hour before the first train departs and closes one hour after the last train returns to the station. The event area in... 10/04/2012

Escape The Heat At Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX As a Frisco, TX REALTOR® it is always tough fitting in our family vacation with work as the summer months are my busiest work weeks of the year, especially before the children return to school which this year is August 27th 2012 for Frisco ISD. This year we choose to take our vacation the week before the children return to school and as all my children's passports have expired and it costs over $120 to renew each one ( I have three children) we decided to do a Texas vacation this summer. On previous years we went to Schlitterbahn waterpark in New Braunfels, TX, Sea World in San Antonio, TX & Hurricane Harbor in Arlington, TX. This year however we stayed closer to home and out of the sun somewhat and choose Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevin... 08/24/2012

Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine, TX Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine, TX is located at the Grapevine Mills Mall. Grapevine Mills Mall is perfectly located off of HWY 121 and Grapevine Mills Parkway, and only two miles north of DFW Airport. Not only does Grapevine Mills Mall host the Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine, TX, it also offers 1.6 million square feet of shopping, entertainment and restaurants. The mall has over 180 stores to shop in such as Forever 21, Neiman Marcus, LOFT Outlet, NIKE Factory Store, Old Navy, and Rainforest Cafe. There is also plenty of entertainment for the whole family, like the newly updated AMC Theaters, Legoland, and an ice skating rink. Grapevine Mills Mall is also home to some of the more popular restaurants like Chilis, Corner Bakery Cafe, Taco Bell, and Pand... 07/10/2012

Homes for Sale in Grapevine, TX 76051 Things to do in Historic Downtown Grapevine: Grapevine Vintage Railroad of Texas is one of the main attractions in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Adding to the intrigue of the Historic Cotton Belt Depot are the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's mighty iron horses. At the heart of the team is the oldest continously operated steam engine in the South: Puffy, Steam Engine 2248. On July 4th, the trains are holding an event called: Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Extravaganza. This event is full of fun for both children and adults. It begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Fun Run - a fun-filled, one-hour sample of the regular train runs. There is alos a 1 p.m. departure going to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Riders will enjoy the Great Train Robberies on this ride! If you are ... 06/20/2012

Fireworks?  Check.  Beautiful lake views?  Check.  Free?  Check.   If you've never had the opportunity to visit the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX, you are missing out.  This massive hotel property is on the edge of Lake Grapevine and is fun for the whole family.   Every Friday Night and the Fourth of July, head to the Resort Parking Garage (5th Level) or if you're 21 or over, you can go to the Glass Cactus.  Festivities begin at 8 pm with a DJ, games and giveaways.  Fireworks are at 9:30 and the evening ends at 10 pm.  Refreshments will be available for purchase and while admission is free, you do have to pay for parking which is $12 if you park yourself.       06/19/2012

Grapevine Texas Real Estate Sales were up 5% in March 2012 over the same month last year with 40 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 104 homes sold, a 22% change from last year. Grapevine Texas Real Estate total dollar volume of homes sold this month was $11,111,760 which is a 17% change from this month last year. For the year to date, the total dollar sales were at $26,442,104, which is a 25% change. The Texas home market for the first quarter 2012 in the DFW Metroplex is overall improved over the last year. With both prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is an idea time to purchase for both new home owners and current home owners moving to larger homes. The key is to have your financing and prequalification work in process to insure a ... 05/22/2012

New Listing at 5113 Haydenbend Grapevine, Tx 5113 Haydenbend Circle              Grapevine             76051-4490   $ 243,500 Click on Image for More Options   Directions: From west on 114 exit Hall Johnson.Continue to Baze, then left on Haydenbend   Property Type : Residential  / Single Family Living Areas : 2 Subdivision : Glade Landing Add Living Area 1 : 21  X  14   Level: 1 Planned Development :   Living Area 2 : 24  X  13   Level: 1 County : Tarrant Living Area 3 :   X     Level:   Home Owner's Association : Voluntary Dining Areas : 1 Map : FW/   0041/   L Formal Dining Rm : 12  X  9   Level: 1 Square Feet : 2606   ListPrice / Sq Ft : $  93.44 Study :   X     Level:   Acres : 0.170 Breakfast : 9  X  7   Level: 1 Lot Dimensions :   Kitchen : 14  X  12   Level: 1 Year Built : 1988  ... 04/09/2012

New Listing at 2501 Bear Haven Dr Grapevine, Tx Parr Park  Parr Park is walking distance from 2501 Bear Haven Dr Grapevine, Tx. Consistently rated as the best public park in Northeast Tarrant County; Parr Park pavilion can host large group functions.  Parr Park Pavilion is located at 3010 Parr Lane.  Group size for this pavilion is limited; please inquire with the Recreation Services Secretary if considering a large function at this site.  Picnic table seating is available for up to 80 people.  A grill is available for use.  Grapevine resident fee: $100.00 for the first three (3) hours and $25.00 each additional hour.  Non-resident fee: $150.00 for the first three (3) hours and $30.00 each additional hour.  Minimum rental time: Three (3) hours and the maximum is nine (9) hours.  2501 B... 04/09/2012

Events, Recreation and Things To Do in Grapevine, Texas                                      Looking for Events, Recreation and Things To Do in Grapevine, Texas?  Grapevine, Texas has a lot to offer.  If you are an active family and enjoy the outdoors then Grapevine, Texas has everything you are looking for.  Visit some of these sites to see what family friendly facilities Grapevine has to offer:Gaylord Texan HotelGreat Wolf LodgeBass Pro ShopsGrapevine Mills MallSea Life AquariumLego LandGrapevine WineriesGrapevine Wine ToursGrapevine Opry                                                                             Those are just a few of the major attractions you will find.  There's also numerous festivals held every year in Grapevine, Texas.  Grapefest, Main Street Days, Butterfly Flu... 01/16/2012

I've got to share! The Google juice is working! I Googled my name today...as an aside Do you KNOW how many Deb (or Debbie or Debra) McNeill's there are in the US? Too many. At least most of them seem to be classy ladies. Anyway...today on Google I'm number one and two thanks to my Active Rain profile. It's significant progress in my quest to take over the world....well.....at least the Fort Worth real estate world.   09/29/2011

Today was the best day of 2011 for me, HANDS DOWN! For starters, I took the day off! I started the day with a bang with a terrific person and the bangs didn't seem to end all day. I took the day off and headed to the hospital where I was in the birthing room for my best friend to labor and deliver another healthy baby girl. Experiencing new life -- best experience, hands down! LADIES: A great place to deliver a baby in the DFW area is Baylor Hospital in Grapevine. A great OB/GYN is Dr. Troy New. And if you're lucky, you'll get 15 year vet Cindy Farmer for your labor nurse. If you move to the NE Tarrant County area this summer, I can tell you these pros are hot hot HOT! Triple digit HOT! Long day short... my best friend began her labor trying to get the hospital to administer far fewer d... 06/22/2011

Thank you, again, Tony, for being a huge part of getting our deal "through the hopper" today! Real estate agents in DFW: If you do not currently have a referral for clients for estate sale professionals, you may consider adding Tony Foster to your referral list. He's fantastic. He worked with us beautifully on a sticky real estate closing deadline. His Memorial Day weekend sale located at the gorgeous (and SOLD!) 3305 Ashmore Lane in Grapevine is sure to sell out... I would play hookie from work Friday and go shopping instead! 3305 Ashmore Lane; Grapevine 76051Friday~Sunday (May 27~29)10:00 am until 6:00 pmCash & Checks (with proper ID) GET MAP 05/26/2011

This Memorial Day weekend is a super special one for me, as well as for my super special client. I am wrapping up one of the most challenging weeks of my real estate career -- several deals simultaneously acting like this north Texas weather -- merciless. No one person's fault when deals take on their own Mother Nature hissy-fit style, wouldn't matter if there was a soul to blame, anyway. The bottom line is hoops had to be jumped through, hurdles had to be jumped over and at the end of the twisted day, my client and I sort-of decided together, "I think I need a hug..." Yet, there's nothing like a valley to make you feel like you're on top of the world when it all works out in the end! Today I am focused on this one pivotal moment in time when my heartbeat normally again and I knew I had... 05/25/2011