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collin homes: Dallas Area Property Valuations Going out - 04/07/08 02:02 PM
Please keep an eye out for your new Property Tax valuations in the mail. They'll be going out the week of May 5. It's very important to look at this document and make sure there are no problems. I am currently working with some home owners who just found out that they've been assessed with a pool, and they don't have a pool. They've been in the house for 30 years, and who knows when the pool was added to the documents, but even if it's $10k high because of this error, that's a lot over 30 years.
Dallas County will only … (0 comments)
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collin homes: Another Staging Success - 06/26/07 11:52 AM
Here are some wonderful before and after pictures for a new listing in Garland, TX.
In the Dining area, there is a sitting window, however, you cannot even see it. Many people love sitting windows because you can put a padded top on it and use it for reading or as part of your kitchen table. So, I had the sellers remove 2 of the chairs to open up the space more, and now you can see the sitting area when you walk in. They were also using the Dining area as a holding place for toys, and those were put … (9 comments)
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collin homes: 225 W Amberway Ln, Garland TX 75040 - 06/25/07 05:03 PM
What a FABULOUS house! 4 Beds, 2 Full Baths, 2 Car Garage, and a Diving POOL!! All for ONLY $143,000!!
Ready to Dive into your new POOL!? The Pool was just resurfaced and new tile installed. Being an Interior Corner lot, it still leaves room for a HUGE yard for entertainment (kids and/or pets) and pavestone patio. Many updates throughout the house include: Frieze carpet, fresh paint, windows, front door, water heater, laminate wood, tile in baths, some fixtures, kitchen appliances, and much more. The 4th bedroom would make a great study. The oversized Family Room has a brick, wood burning fireplace. Sprinklers, gutters, … (5 comments)
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collin homes: House Didn't Appraise - 06/13/07 03:16 PM
I've been laughing for a few days about this, so I thought I would blog about it... Granted, the Dallas market does not follow the norm of the "Nationwide" market that the news is always talking about. We never had a bubble and prices have been fairly steady for the past few years, and almost flat the last couple of years.
With that said, one of my husband's co-workers bought a house last year for $184k. Just over a year later, he decides he wants to buy a house with his new Realtor girlfriend so they list his house for sale. His … (31 comments)
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collin homes: Mesquite Home Now Staged and Ready! - 05/21/07 04:22 PM
Here are some before and after pictures of my new listing in Mesquite, TX. With Five kids, it took a couple of extra days to get everything ready, but I'm so glad we waited until today to list it so that extra time was used.
Look what a little decluttering can do. We removed all personal items, and opened up a lot of wall space to show the room sizes better. And even cleaning off the fridge can make a huge difference!!
All this can be yours for ONLY $159,900!! Are you packed yet??!!
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collin homes: 807 Via Sonoma Mesquite, TX 75150 - 05/21/07 04:05 PM
Great house and versatile floorplan. 4 bedrooms plus a study and two and a half baths. 2 Dining areas. 1 or 2 Living areas, depending on how you do the floorplan. The Current Formal Dining can be 2nd Living area & the Study can be the Formal Dining, right off the Kitchen. The 4th bedroom is downstairs and would make a great hobby or workout room. Many updates including: frieze carpet, pergo floors, interior decor paint, front door, some windows, Kitchen cabinets & appliances, light fixtures, master bath, sprinklers, gutters, & new cable wiring. The backyard is great with an oversized aggregate patio. The house … (2 comments)
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collin homes: Dallas and Collin County Tax Appraisals are Out - 05/07/07 04:45 PM
Ok, I hope you've checked your mail! Tax Assessments for 2007 have gone out. You have until May 31, 2007 to dispute your values. I have already received several emails from people asking about their values.
Also, if you do go to the Appraisal Review Board and you don't like their answer, you can file binding arbitration at the state's website. I am a certified arbitrator for property values for the state of Texas, and I'm looking forward to helping more people get the right value for their properties.
Please don't hesitate to email or call me if I can help you with … (0 comments)
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collin homes: Smart Yearly Home Maintenance - 04/23/07 02:05 PM
Once a year, it's a good idea to give your home a checkup. Finding problems or potential problems in their early stages usually gives you the best chance to make repairs more easily and less expensively than if problems are allowed to worsen over time.
The kinds of things you'll want to monitor in your home include:
* Gutters and downspouts: Inspect for leaf and debris buildup that can cause overflow problems.* Paint: Make sure painted surfaces aren't peeling or cracked, exposing wood to weather damage.* Windows: Check the weatherproofing and caulking and replace cracked panes.* Roof: Inspect tiles or shingles and … (2 comments)
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collin homes: Preparing your House for Sale - 04/23/07 02:03 PM
To prepare your home for sale, you may need to perform some maintenance to get it into top shape. Here is a list of things you can do before your home goes on the market that will really make a difference:
* Replace cracked windows and torn screens.* Fix or replace broken stairs or handrails.* Fix plumbing fixtures, leaking faucets, and so on.* Replace exterior lock sets and garage door openers if damaged.* Repair worn or damaged flooring.* Replace broken or leaking gutters and downspouts.* Remove any soil or landscape mulch from contact with wood.* Clean, repair, or replace the roof.* Repair … (2 comments)
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collin homes: Various Listings in and Around Dallas - 03/21/07 08:12 PM
This is a great new feature that I have and I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the marketing of your home in further detail. Remember, I work all of North Dallas County and Collin County including Richardson, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Carrollton, Garland, Rowlett, McKinney, etc... my car will take us anywhere you need to go!!
ARE YOU PACKED YET?!
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