What is the Market in Dallas-Fort Worth Doing

[Annette Ross]

Can anyone tell me is single family housing is on the rise or fall in the market right now?

Another question for the pros here. Looking to buy a home near Fort Worth, if I put say $40-50k down on the house does that look good on paper? Does it lower the loan pmt much on a $150-200k home?

Renting vs buying.....I was thinking of purchasing a home that I could do some extra work to and turn, no major over-haul, something simple....I have done this several times and have done well (just not in the Fort Worth area). Let's say I am able to resell in 1-2 years and resale is $10-20k more than what I bought the house for, am I ahead financially despite the closing costs on the buy and sell? I would this be better than renting for $1300-$1500 a month for 1-2 years? 

Your thoughts appreciated.