Who pays for what at closing? Dallas Real Estate - 05/26/09 02:52 PM
Who pays for what? I get this question a lot! Closing costs can add up to a LOT when buying or selling Dallas real estate. What are closing costs you ask? Simply put, they are the costs for closing on your home which include escrow fees, title insurance, attorney's fees, etc... but don't worry, I will go into more detail as we move along this subject.
There are two sides to closing costs, those fees associated with buying a home and those associated with selling your home and I will tackle these seperately.
BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS
As a home buyer, not … (0 comments)

Fun Things To Do In And Around Dallas - 05/22/09 08:08 AM
Fun thing to do in and around Dallas this Memorial Day weekend!
In Dallas: 
Science of Spying at the Nature & Science MuseumThe interactive Science of Spying exhibit is part James Bond, part Jack Bauer and part "Lie to Me." 
Red Nose RunThe Ringling Bros. Red Nose Run is an opportunity for Children of All Ages to get moving by running or walking at the Fun Walk or 5K Run with family and friends. 
American Heroes RaceThe American Heroes Event is designed to showcase our Military while inviting our community to show their gratitude for the sacrifices our Active, Reserve, Retired … (0 comments)

It Isn’t Easy Being A FSBO Seller - 05/15/09 09:47 AM
Selling your own Dallas home might sound like a good idea at first, but many FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers quickly realize they've gotten in over their heads or may have sold their home for much less than they would have had they worked with a Realtor®.
The 2008 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that two-thirds of "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) sellers found the sale of their home to be difficult.
Twelve percent of sellers who knew the buyer thought that getting the price right was the hardest task. Among FSBO sellers who didn't know the … (0 comments)

Energy Saving Tips For Dallas Home Owners - 05/12/09 03:10 PM
I found a great website, Energy Savers, with energy saving tips for Dallas home owners. This site provides home owners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. 
By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your Dallas home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool-while you save money. The site also helps you beat the high cost of fuel, with driving and car maintenance tips to save you money on the road.
Some easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy include: 
Install a … (0 comments)

Dallas Home Search Tips For Dallas Real Estate - 05/11/09 08:12 AM
Below are search tips for Dallas home buyers looking for Dallas homes for sale:
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you'd be willing to spend each month for housing. 
2. Be realistic. It's OK to be picky, but don't be unrealistic with your expectations. There's no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.
3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your … (0 comments)

Dallas Real Estate: What is 1031 Reverse Exchange? - 05/06/09 03:02 PM
A slower Dallas real estate market is creating more of a demand for reverse 1031 exchanges. Properties are taking longer to sell making it difficult for sellers to adhere to 1031 exchange 180 day rules. But there is another option called a Reverse 1031 Exchange allowing for the roll-over of proceeds after closing on another property. Inman had a great article by Ilyce Glink addressing reverse exchanges. Read what she has to say:
Q: We are Canadian citizens who have owned a home in Fort Myers, Fla., for four years. There is no mortgage on the property.
We have put the property … (1 comments)

Dallas/Ft Worth Ranks As One Of Top Places To Live - 05/01/09 03:29 AM
Places topping the list have a local economy which is stable and the housing market hasn't been hit with huge home price declines.
Dallas has a concentration of high-tech companies, corporate headquarters and wholesale trade markets. Ft. Worth has had more than 900 major business expansions or relocations there over the past decade, according to the site. The median price of an existing single-family home in the area was $145,800 in 2008, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dallas, a richly diverse city, offers a thriving culinary scene, a leading arts district, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping … (0 comments)

 
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