dallas county: The State Fair of Texas Opened this Weekend - 09/29/08 10:44 AM
The State Fair of Texas opened this weekend and will run until October 19th. It's always a lot of fun at the fair as there are so many things to do, for all ages. Best of all, you can eat anything fried that you thought was imaginable. This year's winning food … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Metroplex has 10 Cities in Top 100 Best Places - 07/22/08 09:50 AM
Many suburbs of Dallas, TX made CNN Money's top 100 places to live list for 2008. What I find interesting is that 10 cities in the Dallas area made the list, but only 1 city from the Austin area made the list, Round Rock. Of those 10 cities, I have to admit, I'm shocked … (6 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX Woods of SpringCreek TurnAbout - 07/21/08 02:21 PM
My community, Woods of SpringCreek in Richardson, TX finally received the turnabout they've been talking about for years. Telecom was a dead-end street, but it was never finished off because the plans were to make it a through street.
With enough support from the homeowners, we convinced the City of Richardson … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas verse Austin Update - 06/25/08 09:36 PM
As of today, it looks like we're probably going to stay in Dallas. We have been running the numbers constantly, nonstop for the past few weeks. Mike and I have talked more in the past few weeks than we've talked in our 5+ relationship... well, not really, but pretty darn close … (22 comments)
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dallas county: Buyers Still Settle for SubStandard Service - 06/17/08 07:45 AM
Why are Buyers still settling for substandard services when they don't have to? I'm all about educating and letting people know how things could and should be done. I got a lead in on my website a couple of days ago. He marked that he already had a realtor, so I … (9 comments)
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dallas county: Top Producing Agents - 06/16/08 12:58 PM
One of the first questions I get asked by my friends and family and colleagues is, "Are you back to work yet?" or "Are you back at working full strength yet?" My response is to look at the person like they're crazy and respond that I never took time off to … (15 comments)
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dallas county: 6627 Highgate Ln, Dallas TX 75214 ONLY $249,500 - 06/09/08 02:51 PM
This is a Great House that was brought back to life & priced below comparables and ready for new owners!
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 3 Living Areas, & 2 Dining Areas. Many updates include, refinished hardwood floors through the formal living, dining, hall & bedrooms.
Travertine in the Kitchen, Baths, … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Texas has the Lowest Credit Score in the Country - 04/24/08 02:23 PM
On average, Texas has the lowest credit score in the country. The score is a whopping 651 while the country has an average score of 692. What does this mean for Texas buyers? This means you're a higher risk and loan programs in Texas are different from other states. Look at … (9 comments)
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dallas county: 5200 Martel Ave #11K, Dallas, TX 75206 - 04/22/08 01:40 PM
What a great condo in the heart of the Popular Dallas M-Streets with many updates & a view of the beautiful Glencoe Park.
2 story condo with the main living on the second floor and the bedroom upstairs on the third for privacy.
Tile floor throughout the downstairs. Newer Interor Paint, … (13 comments)
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dallas county: 1429 Coffeyville Trl, Plano, TX 75023 - 04/22/08 01:22 PM
Great house in great condition. This interior corner has a lot of space for family, pets, & entertaining.
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a 2 car garage in the Fabulous Plano school district. All this for ONLY $125,000!!
Vaulted Ceilings in the Family Room show off the Brick, … (8 comments)
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dallas county: Texas Ranks 1st for Most Fortune 500 Companies - 04/22/08 01:04 PM
It's no wonder that Texas is getting so much relocation from across the country these days. We're the place to work, which means we're the place to live. Texas has finally beat out New York for the most Fortune 500 Companies across the state. Texas has 58, New York fell to … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 2413 Princess Ct, Carrollton TX 75006 - 04/08/08 11:25 AM
Great Carrollton 3 Bedroom home with a POOL, Study, 2 full baths, Large Living Area, and 2 Dining Areas all for ONLY $219,500.
Ask about your FREE Travel Vouchers to the Bahamas, Mexico, Dominican, or Hawaii given at Closing!
Fabulous house with thou$and$ of dollar$ in updates & upgrades. New Water Heater, Appliances, Granite … (3 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Showing your House, not your Home - 04/01/08 10:00 AM
Look around your house. Now, take another look and count how many times your eyes move to all the photos of your family sitting on the shelves and hanging on the walls. Did you notice your college degree? I've had buyers not buy houses because they were Longhorns and they saw … (21 comments)
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dallas county: Why Are you Junking up Your Signs? - 03/13/08 11:46 AM
Why are you junking up your signs if you're not going to make sure they're portraying the image of you that puts you in the best light? If you're going to put sign riders on your signs, you should make sure they're attached securely.
This sign is two doors down from … (21 comments)
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dallas county: Employment Opportunities Changing in Richardson TX - 03/12/08 08:42 PM
Richardson TX has been known as the Telecom Corridor since the 1980's. This is because Richardson housed some of the major Telecom companies like Nortel, Ericcson, Fujitisu, AT&T, and many others. Since Telecom took a downward spiral a few years ago, many of the Telecom companies left as well. Many others … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Texas Rangers looking for Ball GIRLS - 03/10/08 12:59 PM
The Texas Rangers held tryouts for Ball GIRLS this weekend. Yes, I said Ball Girls, not Ball Boys or Bat Boys. This will be the second year they have decided to have Ball Girls represent them.
There were about 20 girls fighting for 6 positions. What's interesting is that these girls aren't … (3 comments)
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dallas county: Does the Look of a Neighboring House Effect Value? - 02/26/08 06:11 PM
Does the look of neighboring houses effect the value of your house? Do you have a neighbor who doesn't mow their lawn as often as you would like? Or even if they mow it, is the yard all weeds instead of grass? Do you have a neighbor who loves huge rose … (12 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas REALTOR® Membership on the Rise - 02/25/08 09:46 AM
I've read many people's blogs about the membership of their Realtor Associations going down and people getting out of the business. National news makes real estate sound so bad these days. Once again, the Dallas area is outside the National trends. I contacted the MetroTex Association of Realtors on Friday to … (5 comments)
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dallas county: Filing Texas Homestead Exemptions- First Reminder - 02/21/08 10:33 AM
Here is your first reminder to file your Texas Homestead Exemption form if you closed on your home by December 31, 2007. I like to remind people towards the end of February because hopefully you're done with your Holiday bills, and worrying about your W2s (1099's) from your employer, and you're … (3 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Fort Worth Area Foreclosures Ranked 11th Nationwide - 02/16/08 03:49 PM
The latest report is out and it shows DFW has a surge of 27% in foreclosures going up for auction in March. However, the number 27 doesn't mean too much in an average. I say that because it takes into consideration Denton County that had a 42% increase. But, at 42%, … (0 comments)
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dallas county: North Texas HOV Lanes- How do I get on? - 01/04/08 02:54 PM
Did you read my previous blog about how unhappy I was about the new HOV lanes that have opened on 75 Central Expressway through Richardson TX?
Even though I'm very unhappy with the way they did the lanes, others will need to know how to access the lanes. You would think … (4 comments)
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dallas county: North Texas HOV Lanes Open - 01/04/08 02:36 PM
The main North and South Highway through North Dallas, Central Expressway (Highway 75), finally opened the well anticipated HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicles). The lanes go for 14 miles from Highway 635 north through Allen and into McKinney.
You would think the HOV lanes would be a good thing. On the surface, … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX Police Force Gets a 4-Legged Addition - 01/02/08 04:11 PM
The Richardson TX Police Station has added a 4-legged addition of an 80 pound, 3 year old, German Shepherd, named Macho. The name Macho actually came from his native home in Germany.
Macho has traveled more than I have! He started his training in Germany, like I did (not training, but I was … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX to redo FireStation #2 - 01/02/08 03:57 PM
As part of the 2006 Bond money that was voted on May 13, 2006, Firestation #2 is getting a face lift. Actually, an actual facelift cost more than tearing down the old building and rebuilding something new, so that's what is going to happen.
The demolition is going to start this month … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas/Ft Worth Year to Date Activity through November - 12/20/07 08:14 AM
According to Metrotex and our North Texas(NTREIS), sales are down but prices are up. I'll reiterate the same theory I have in the past about how these numbers are skewed a little. With the change of the subprime market, and making it a little more difficult for people with imperfect credit … (3 comments)
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dallas county: 1712 Valley View Dr, Cedar Hill TX 75104 - 12/06/07 10:06 AM
Sellers are being relocated and are going to miss this beautiful house they call home. Come make it your home for the new year!
CLICK HERE for the Visual Tour!
Fabulous House in Fabulous Condition! There are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 Living Areas and 2 Dining Areas. The views of the back … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Buyer's Agent Leaves Town After Submitting Offer - 11/15/07 07:36 AM
I just completely one of the worst transactions EVER! I can't believe we even made it to closing on Tuesday. (Yes, this is the one with 3 pregnant women in the same room) This is a little long, and I've also cut a lot out as below isn't everything that happened... … (24 comments)
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dallas county: 2121 Cordoba Dr, Carrollton TX 75006 - 11/06/07 12:04 PM
Fabulous, Updated Home in the Heart of Carrollton, TX! 3/2/2 with Large Living and Dining Areas for only $133,000.
CLICK HERE for the Visual Tour.
Many updates throughout include: Fresh Paint inside and out, Front Door, Laminate Wood Floors, Tile Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gutters, all wallpaper removed, dark wood paneling is now … (3 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas TX Showing Strong Numbers Despite National News - 10/29/07 03:10 PM
The latest numbers have come out from the largest Association of REALTORS® in the DFW area, MetroTex. The numbers show some very interesting information that should be very useful, especially to people who are relocating to the area thinking they're going to get a "deal" and even the investors who think … (6 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas TX Banning Saggy Pants - 10/26/07 11:43 AM
A big campaign started a couple of days ago that bans saggy pants to be worn around Dallas. Previously, there have been banned at some of the schools, but this is actually a city-wide ban.
There are two dozen billboard signs around the city reminding people they need to pull their pants … (12 comments)
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dallas county: 942 Beverly, Cedar Hill TX 75104 - 10/17/07 04:21 PM
Brand New Home in Shenandoah, the new Gated Community in Cedar Hill. Have you ever wanted to live in a Tree House? That's how you'll feel with all the Mature Trees that surround the property. The views from the Upstairs Covered Balcony is to die for!! There are 5 bedrooms, 4.5 … (10 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX National Night Out Results are In - 09/07/07 10:25 AM
Each year, the second Tuesday of August, the country celebrates National Nite Out. NNO helps neighbors get together and get to know each other, and in turn, this is supposed to help promote safer neighborhoods as people start looking out for their neighbors and new friends.
I was on the Social Committee … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX Schools Rated "Recognized" for Second Straight Year - 09/07/07 10:13 AM
The Richardson Independent School District in Richardson, TX (some residents in Dallas, TX) have achieved the "Recognized" status for its second straight year. This is very hard to do. Richardson is the largest urban district in the state of Texas to achieve this accomplishment!!
Each year, the different campuses, Elementary, Junior, and … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Driving in Dallas, Texas - 09/06/07 04:09 PM
This is hilarious... there is no copyright information on where it came from, so if someone reads this and claims, I will more than happily recognize you.
Driving in Dallas,TexasFirst you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ … (11 comments)
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dallas county: Elderly Texas Drivers Must Pass Vision Test - 09/05/07 02:17 PM
Yes, that's right, Texas drivers over the age of 79 must actually go in person to the DMV and renew their license. With renewing it, they must take and PASS the vision test.
This is all because of Katie's Law. Katie was hit and killed by an elderly driver who ran a … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX Traffic Accident Reports Now Online - 08/23/07 09:02 AM
Richardson is trying something new. Instead of having to show up in person for your $6 accident report, you can now order the report online for the same price! This is to help eleviate the inconvenience of people taking off work and rushing through traffic to hit the city's business hours.
Any … (2 comments)
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dallas county: OakPoint TX upholds English as Official Language - 08/21/07 10:04 AM
A couple of months ago, the small city of OakPoint, TX voted to have English as the Official language of their city. With much uproar, the appeal process started. Yesterday, the law was upheld with a 2-3 vote.
Oak Point is a tiny little city in Denton County off Lewisville Lake, just … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Tollways Not Accepting Cash- Electronic Payment Only - 08/15/07 03:57 PM
The NTTA, North Texas Tollway Authority, has agreed to move forward with their plan to get rid of all the cash booths by 2010. Instead of the people without TollTags to pay cash, the booth will take a picture of the license plate and mail the owner a bill for driving … (17 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Home Prices Rise 1.7% According to NAR - 08/15/07 03:10 PM
According to the latest information from NAR, the DFW area has had a 1.7% increase in sales prices over last year with the rest of the nation having a 1.5% DECLINE... Does the 1.7% increase give a true an honest look of what's going on in the area? Maybe not...
Since the … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 1001 N Cottonwood Dr, Richardson TX 75080 - 07/25/07 09:10 AM
This is a FABULOUS House in the popular area of Richardson Heights in Richardson, TX. It feeds into the award winning Richardson School District including Arapaho Elementary School, Richardson West Junior High Magnet School, and Richardson High School. This 3/2/2 with 2 Living Areas can be yours for ONLY $146,500.
CLICK … (10 comments)
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dallas county: Why You Shouldn't OverPrice to Sell - 07/19/07 02:54 PM
Many sellers like to test the market. When doing this, they overprice their properties in the hopes that an unsuspecting buyer won't look at the neighborhood history and just offer the full asking price. Here is an example:There is a property in Rowlett, TX. I interviewed for the listing back in … (31 comments)
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dallas county: Email or Phone? What do Internet Consumers Want? - 07/12/07 02:35 PM
I received an internet lead in October of 2005. It turned out that the owner had just bought the house a couple of months earlier, in August. I grunted a little, but sent him some information anyway because you just never know. I sent him listings on a monthly basis and also … (24 comments)
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dallas county: You Might be Owed a Tax Refund - 07/10/07 04:05 PM
In 2005, a new law was passed that stated tax offices must not only send out the tax bills to people's mortgage companies who pay taxes through the borrowers' escrow account, but also to each individual home owner as well. Since the law was something that passed fairly quickly, many tax … (0 comments)
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dallas county: FREE Immunizations Available - 07/10/07 03:19 PM
FREE immunizations are available for all Richardson children and children part of the Richardson school district.
This is a great service. My mom probably wishes it was available when I was part of the Richardson school system. With so many people unable to afford health care, this is an important thing to … (0 comments)
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dallas county: 3121 Scott Dr, Sachse TX 75048 - 07/06/07 04:44 PM
What a Great house with Heated POOL & SPA! 4 Beds, Master Split, with 2 full baths and 2 car garage. There are 3 Living areas and 2 Dining Areas. Plenty of room to spread out for everyone! Updates include fresh paint, newer laminate wood flooring, new blinds, some new fixtures, new hardware, … (7 comments)
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dallas county: Flooding and Record Rain in North Texas - 06/30/07 09:27 AM
It is currently 9:25 am on a Saturday morning, and I'm about to head out the door for 2 listing appointments.
Before I go, I wanted to see if I could get a wager going... Currently the North Texas area is less than 1/2 inch of rain from the all time June … (7 comments)
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dallas county: As a Selling Agent, Can I Call the Buyer's Lender? - 06/28/07 04:01 PM
So, the question is, as an agent that represents the seller, can I call the lender on the "pre-approval" letter when I receive an offer? OF COURSE!!! Why are buyers' agents so scared of this?
I do not respond, and my sellers don't respond, to offers unless there is an approval letter … (75 comments)
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dallas county: Garland TX Market Breakdown - 06/27/07 09:06 AM
Garland, TX for many years, was known by people in Richardson and who grew up in Richardson, as the Armpit of Richardson. Over the years, Garland has made a name for itself, and things are changing. Prices of homes are going up. Newer, NICER communities are being built, mostly around Firewheel Golf … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Plano TX Market Breakdown - 06/26/07 06:43 PM
I just posted the results of the Market Breakdown for Richardson, TX. I thought it would be interesting to compare Richardson to Plano, TX. Plano is the next city North, and many people compare the two cities all the time for school districts and neighborhoods. Growing up in Richardson, I'm a … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Richardson TX Market Breakdown - 06/26/07 06:31 PM
Richardson, TX is having a very interesting year thus far. I was comparing numbers year to date to 2006 year to date, and the numbers astonish me.
People keep trying to say that it's a buyers' market because houses are staying on the market for months and months, even years, and sellers will … (5 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (9 comments)
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dallas county: 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) … (5 comments)
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dallas county: Cowboys' Roger Staubach Steps Down - 06/19/07 09:44 PM
Roger Staubach started his own Commercial Real Estate company in the 1970's after his long and prosperous career with the Dallas Cowboys.
All this time, he has remained CEO and had never handed over control of the company as it grew. Speculation has been going around for a while and it … (7 comments)
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dallas county: 314 Halifax Ct, Cedar Hill TX, 75104 $83,000 - 06/15/07 11:52 AM
CLICK HERE for the Visual Tour!! 3 Beds, 1 and a half baths, 2 living areas for ONLY $83,000
This is a Great starter home located on a quiet, cul-de-sac street. Many updates within include New Carpet, New Appliances, New Counters, New Cabinets, New Tile floors, & Fresh Paint! The house is … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 819 Miles Ln, Cedar Hill TX 75104 $134,900 - 06/15/07 11:41 AM
CLICK HERE for the Visual Tour!! 3 beds, 2 and a half baths, 2 car garage and all for ONLY $134,900!!
Great Corner Lot with a Huge Backyard for entertaining or adding a pool! Many updates throughout include: New Carpet, New Appliances, New 18' Tile in the Kitchen & Nook, and Fresh Paint. … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 1103 Parker Ct, Cedar Hill TX 75104 $109,000 - 06/15/07 11:30 AM
CLICK HERE for the Visual Tour!! 3 beds, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, all for ONLY $109,000!!
What a Great House that sits at the back of a quiet cul-de-sac street, adjacent to trees and greenbelt. The house is in move-in ready condition!! New 18" tile throughout Kitchen and Nook, New … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (31 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (8 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (2 comments)
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dallas county: 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, … (0 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (2 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (2 comments)
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dallas county: 1817 Swan Dr Dallas TX 75228 - 04/02/07 08:03 PM
What a house,WOW! Open Floorplan with several unique features throughout. There are three bedrooms and 2 full baths with two Living areas and two Dining areas. Many Big Ticket Updates: New Sewer Line, Gas line, AC, Furnace, HWH, Paint, Decor lights, & Fans. Features include Hardwoods, Storm Windows, Tile Counters in … (2 comments)
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dallas county: My Brand New Website LAUNCH! - 03/24/07 02:14 PM
OK, for years, I've always maintained my own website. I've blogged about it before, but in case you've missed it, I'm a control freak. I liked designing it and updating it and being in control of how things were presented. That site still exists at www.donnahomes.net.
However, I did not think … (26 comments)
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dallas county: 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 … (4 comments)
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dallas county: 10554 Cox Ln, Dallas TX 75229 - 03/19/07 01:05 PM
What a fabulous house!! This house is in sound mechanical & structual condition, but you'll need to bring your decorating & updating ideas with you to make it your home. We'll even give you $5k to start with! There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage, and backs to … (7 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas- April Foreclosures up 18% - 03/16/07 04:20 PM
The list for April's foreclosures has just been tallied and the DFW market is up 18% for April compared to April last year. For the year, foreclosures are up 15%. The main counties break down as follows:Dallas- 11%- up 1597Collin- 40%- up 456Denton- 20%- up 333Tarrant- 20%- up 1066Rockwall- 29%- up 63The … (2 comments)
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dallas county: What's Hot and What's Not - 03/01/07 02:43 PM
I got my new REALTOR® Magazine today, and I've just started thumbing through it. I landed on a chart of "What's Hot" and "What's Not" for current trends. On the list, there were some no-brainers like the fact that people are liking Earth tones instead of the cold, modern look. Multiple … (10 comments)
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dallas county: Remodeling Investment - 03/01/07 02:16 PM
Are you thinking of remodeling your home? Consider the return on your investment before remodeling. Not all remodeling projects yield the same return in increasing your home's value.Updating your kitchen and baths is your best remodeling investment, returning a nearly dollar-for-dollar increase in home resale value. An updated kitchen and bathrooms … (1 comments)
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dallas county: Minimize Your Stresses when Moving - 02/28/07 03:35 PM
For most people, moving to a new residence is a stressful event. Here are some things you can do to minimize tension and worry when you sell your home:* Choose a real estate agent (REALTOR®) who communicates clearly and frequently, keeping you up to speed on every step of the process.* … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate- Moving Day - 02/27/07 09:58 AM
Most buyers and sellers consider moving day a real hassle. Here are some things you can do to make it more manageable:* Cut back on your possessions as you pack. Make separate areas for items to be discarded, sold, or donated to charity.* Label all boxes and color-code them by room, … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Internet Marketing - 02/23/07 03:03 PM
Have you wondered what it would take to sell your home for the highest price, in the shortest amount of time, and with a minimum of inconvenience?Besides accurate pricing and an effective marketing campaign, posting your home on the Internet can make a huge difference. The Internet has largely replaced newspapers … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Why Choose Tech Savvy Realtor - 02/22/07 09:35 AM
When you choose a real estate agent, you're selecting someone to represent you in one of the largest financial transactions you may ever undertake. As the Internet continues to simplify the way people research buying and selling homes, there are many good reasons to choose a REALTOR® who can harness the … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate- Price is Key - 02/20/07 07:53 AM
According to a recent report, nearly 82% of potential buyers use the Internet to refine their home search. Broker Web sites let buyers browse by house size, style, area, and price.Because many buyers look only at those homes within their price range, it's important to accurately price your home for the … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Texas- Changes to the MLS Rules - 02/12/07 02:00 PM
As of November 2006, many changes were made to the NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information System). I'm only mentioning this now because the changes don't actually go into effect for another couple of weeks, March 1, 2007. Some of the changes were good ones, while others weren't. Here are a … (21 comments)
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dallas county: Texas- Home Sales Set Record in 2006 - 02/06/07 02:40 PM
According to the Associated Press and NAR, Texas had a record year in 2006 whereas the rest of the nation didn't, for the most part.
NAR reported only 6.5 million units were sold in 2006 which was down 8.4% compared to 2005 sales. They also stated that 40% of sales in 2005 were … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Real Estate Blogging Low "According to Industry Estimates" - 11/21/06 12:17 PM
According to an article published today in The Dallas Morning News, Blogging is becoming more popular with Real Estate Agents.What I find interesting is that the article states that there are only about 500-1000 agents blogging right now "according to industry estimates.""According to industry estimates"?? Where did they get this estimate … (11 comments)
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dallas county: English is the Official Language in Farmers Branch, TX - 11/15/06 01:22 PM
As of Monday, English is now the official language of a small inner suburb of Dallas, called Farmers Branch. Farmers Branch has a population of about 26,000. This doesn't mean other languages can't be used for social or business in the city, but it means the city will no longer be providing … (22 comments)
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dallas county: Texas Gas Prices down again! - 08/25/06 08:13 AM
For the second straight week, gas prices have come down. The Texas average is down $0.08 to $2.80 for regular. The national average was down $0.07 to $2.91 a gallon.
Corpus Christi wins again with the lowest prices in the state, down $0.11 to $2.64 a gallon for regular.
I'm seeing more and … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas - Lowest Average Credit Score - 08/24/06 08:35 AM
The Dallas market, on average, has the LOWEST credit score across the country at 650. Houston is second with 652. The average across the country is 678. The average for Dallas used to be 635 a few years ago so we've definetly improved since then... but maybe it's because of all … (1 comments)
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dallas county: No More Droopy Pants in Dallas - 08/23/06 07:34 AM
The city of Dallas, is proposing a new law that would prohibit droppy pants within the city limits. Droopy pants have already been banned from the Dallas school districts, but this is going to take things further. One of the councilmen said, "It's an embarrassment to our city if we can't … (4 comments)
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dallas county: Not "Allowing" a Buyer to Buy - 08/21/06 06:59 PM
I met with my old neighbors today as they are relocating to North Carolina and they saw my sign across the street which made them remember to call me! I actually met with the husband last week to go over everything and he was to translate to his wife since she … (1 comments)
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dallas county: Texas Longhorns #2?? - 07/20/06 06:57 PM
What?? Can this be right?? The latest poll that was conducted shows Texas rated as #2 with Oklahoma as #1... no way! I mean, sure Texas lost some big players this year, but they're on a 20 game winning streak! OK was 8-4 overall last year. How could a team with … (2 comments)
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dallas county: A New Kind of Tooth Fairy - 07/20/06 06:52 PM
There was an article published on www.dallasnews.com today about a new company in Austin that will store a child's baby teeth for future use to potentially cure diseases. This is supposed to replace embryonic stem cell research. They aren't sure whether this will work or not, but it's $595 for the … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate- Increase in Foreclosure - 07/14/06 02:48 PM
This is the latest information posted on Dallasnews.com about foreclosures in the Dallas area.
Residential properties scheduled for foreclosure auction in August and the change from last year.
Dallas County 1,412 +30% Collin County 342 +34% Tarrant County 897 +17% Denton County 310 +30% Rockwall County 43 +23% D-FW area 2,961 +26% SOURCE: … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate- How Many Homes to View - 07/14/06 02:29 PM
How many homes is too many to view at a time?I've asked several Realtors this question and most like to show only 3 or 4 houses at a time. 3 or 4?? I can understand viewing that few homes when you're in a market that doesn't have many listings, but there is … (7 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate- Another Reason for Loan Approval - 07/13/06 12:54 PM
There are still no good leads for the killing of the builder's rep in McKinney. I just wanted to take this time to point out, again, why I get my buyers pre-approved for their loans.
Many people think this is just so I don't waste my time showing buyers who don't qualify … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate -What Makes you a Negotiations Specialist? - 07/12/06 04:41 PM
Recently, I've noticed some agents putting an alphabet of real estate classes after their name, CNS. This CNS stands for Certified Negotiations Specialist. They are receiving this designation after taking a class on negotiations. Does that make you a specialist? I would have to scream out the answer as NO!
I would … (2 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate -How Do You de-Personalize Your Home? - 07/10/06 01:53 PM
Look around your house. Now, take another look and count how many times your eyes move to all the photos of your family sitting on the shelves and hanging on the walls. Did you notice your college degree? I've had buyers not buy houses because they were Longhorns and they saw … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Builder Rep Murdered in Model Home - 07/10/06 01:52 PM
This is crazy!! I'm sitting home on a Saturday evening and I refresh my homepage of www.dallasnews.com and there's a story that catches my eye: "Sales Agent Found Dead in McKinney Model Home."It draws my attention immediately as I'm a Realtor and I go to model homes all the time. I … (1 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate -Making a First Impression - 07/08/06 04:12 PM
The most important thing you need to keep in mind when putting your house on the market is that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Many people think the first impression is the drive- up appeal in order to get the people from the car into the … (3 comments)
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dallas county: Another Non-Qualified Buyer won't Learn... - 07/07/06 01:25 PM
As I've said many times within and outside this blog, a buyer must be, at minimum, pre-approved for a loan before looking at houses. I got a call from one of my online ads to look at a house. I asked the questions I ask all prospects that call. The difference … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate -Do I need a Realtor when I buy a Brand NEW home? - 07/06/06 02:25 PM
Of Course You Do!!!Think of it this way... when you walk into a Builder's model home and you're greeted by the nice lady or man, he or she works for the Builder and works for the Builder's best interests, not yours! You are the buyer wanting to buy one of their … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Dallas Real Estate -What is Earnest Money and How much is acceptable? - 07/05/06 10:37 AM
I get asked two questions a lot:1. What is Earnest Money?2. How much Earnest Money is acceptable for an offer?The easiest answer to what earnest money is, is that it's "good faith" money. When you put up earnest money with your offer, you're offering good faith to the seller that you … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Happy 4th of July!! - 07/03/06 08:58 PM
For me, Real Estate is a 24/7 career, and I don't mind. But, around this time of year, I'll tend to take at least one personal day off to enjoy with my Husband and friends. This year, with the actual Holiday on a Tuesday, it seems as though the weekend is … (1 comments)
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dallas county: Experienced Agent verse Newer Agent - 06/29/06 06:32 PM
When I first got into real estate, I had just turned 24 and I looked about 18. It was no wonder people always asked my age and how long I was in the business. I always had to prove myself as to why they should use me as a newer agent...Now … (0 comments)
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dallas county: Full Service Listing Verse Limited Service - 06/29/06 06:14 PM
One of the things I have to explain to sellers when I'm on a listing appointment is why I can't take a reduced commission to sell their home. My first response is, weren't you paying attention to all the marketing I do for your house to get it sold and do … (1 comments)
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dallas county: Pre- Qualified verse Pre-Approved - 06/26/06 08:16 PM
Are you Pre-Qualified or are you Pre-Approved? Do you know the difference?
There are many ways to differentiate the difference between being pre-qualified and being pre-approved. The easiest thing to ask yourself is, "Did I just make a phone call and talk with someone? or Did I turn in any paperwork like … (4 comments)
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