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	<title>Shook Realty Group &#124; Your Real Estate Solution - serving the greater Fort Worth area; Tarrent, Johnson, Parker, Hood &#38; Somervell Counties</title>
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		<title>February existing home sales rise by 5.1 percent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer
WASHINGTON – Sales of existing homes rose from January to February in an unexpected boost for the slumping U.S housing market as buyers took advantage of deep discounts on foreclosures.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales of existing homes grew 5.1 percent to an annual rate of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Promoting tax credit for homebuyers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Renters in the Fort Worth area should consider taking advantage of the new $7,500 federal tax that Congress put into place for first-time homebuyers and individuals who have not owned a house for the past three years.
The Housing Stimulus Act sets out an entire package of provisions to stabilize the housing industry and help more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dallas-Fort Worth has strongest job market in U.S.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Dallas Morning News
Dallas-Fort Worth added the most jobs of any U.S. metropolitan area during the 12 months ending in July, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Another Texas city, Houston, came in second. Dallas also edged out Houston in percentage growth.
&#8220;Houston had actually led Dallas since August 2005 through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fort Worth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” Today, Fort Worth, Texas is a thriving center of culture and commerce. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, Texas Motor Speedway, spectacular annual events and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weatherford</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located just 30 miles west of Fort Worth at the junction of Highway 180 and 80, historic Weatherford provides a stark contrast to Fort Worth’s bustling metropolis.
Visit www.ci.weatherford.tx.us
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		<link>http://www.shookrealtygroup.com/weatherford/</link>
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		<title>Joshua</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With its easy access to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, there is a tremendous amount of opportunity for businesses and individuals to locate in the area and enjoy financial success. The variety of industries and sources of income means that Joshua is not dependent on any one segment of the economy. This provides a buffer during [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shookrealtygroup.com/joshua/</link>
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		<title>Benbrook</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nestled in the southwestern corner of Tarrant County, Benbrook is home to roughly 22,000 residents. The city sits at the intersection of Interstate 20, Interstate Loop 820, and Benbrook Boulevard (US-377), just minutes from Fort Worth.
Embracing the northern shoreline of Benbrook Lake, Benbrook affords outstanding recreational amenities, while only minutes away from area attractions such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shookrealtygroup.com/benbrook/</link>
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		<title>Cleburne</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cleburne History &#8211; From Handbook of Texas Online:
Cleburne &#8220;was near the earliest Johnson County road, an old wagon trail that was used by soldiers traveling from Fort Belknap to Fort Graham. The location had an excellent water source on West Buffalo Creek that attracted travelers, including cattlemen from the nearby Chisholm Trail. During the Civil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shookrealtygroup.com/cleburne/</link>
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		<title>Aledo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located just east of the Fort Worth area in Parker County, the city of Aledo, Texas, is known for its Old West charm, friendly citizens and strong sense of history. Explore the small town atmosphere of this historic railroad town in the well-maintained downtown quarter. Old Town Aledo features century-old wooden promenades shaded by live [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shookrealtygroup.com/aledo/</link>
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		<title>Burleson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Burleson is located partially in Johnson County and partially in Tarrant County. The city of Burleson has witnessed a steady rise in population as recorded by the United States census bureau. The city of Burleson is surrounded by established educational organizations, international airports, vacation destinations and so on. New residents have been developing all over [...]]]></description>
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