Front doors changing faces - 01/31/08 10:44 AM
A front door that draws you in
Variety of styles, sizes becoming popular, companies say
02:02 PM CST on Friday, January 18, 2008
KATE GOODLOE/Special Contributor
Buyers are dressing up their front doors to boost the curb appeal and the functionality of new homes.
The trend is toward taller and wider designs that complement a home's architecture.

Jeld-Wen A front door can complement a house's architecture and add curb appeal. Door and window manufacturer Jeld-Wen offers a raked-top style (above) and others. "People want to differentiate their home from the neighbors'," said Kevin Pine, marketing manager for the door division of Jeld-Wen … (1 comments)

Dallas Steady on the Market - 01/30/08 10:26 AM
  Dallas home prices fall a little; U.S. prices plunge
Local market weathers downturn better than most major metros11:50 PM CST on Tuesday, January 29, 2008By BRENDAN M. CASE / The Dallas Morning News bcase@dallasnews.com
The decline in local home prices accelerated in November, but the Dallas-Fort Worth area still has a healthier housing market than most major U.S. cities, according to a report issued Tuesday.
Home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area fell 1.2 percent in November compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes.
Also Online Map: Check home sales and prices … (0 comments)

Goreous Home in Allen - 01/23/08 11:22 PM
  
Beautiful Home in Allen  4/3/2   $239,900   or Lease $2000 This gorgeous professionally remodeled home will WOW you! Huge gourmet island kitchen with granite, tile floors, gas cook top, stainless steel sink, built-in microwave, and great cabinetry. Hardwood flooring throughout. The luxurious master suite offers wood & marble flooring, granite countertops, jetted tub and oversized shower, his and her closets, designer paint, and remote controlled fireplace. Backyard paradise with covered patio, 8ft cedar board on board fence added in 2007, gorgeous pool & spa, beautiful trees, and landscaping. The fourth bedroom down would also make a great study! With so many designer touches … (0 comments)

Beautiful Home in Plano! - 01/23/08 11:20 PM
 
4/2/2 $194,000 -Plenty of Space in Plano!
Wonderful home with updates galore! The ambiance of this community is priceless! Quiet little neighborhood with plenty of space between each home, large lots, and lots of trees! This home offers an updated island kitchen with pergo flooring, upgraded tile backsplash, and built-in double oven. The large master suite features his and her closets, double sinks, separate tub and shower, updated tile flooring, and a large bay window. All of the secondary rooms are nice sizes with walk-in closets. Other updates include AC and heat, roof, and appliances. Enjoy the nice atrium on the … (1 comments)

3/2/2 in Allen - Beautiful!! - 01/22/08 10:51 PM
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Divide between Rich, Poor Grows in Dallas-Area Housing Market - 01/22/08 12:24 PM
   
01:59 PM CST on Friday, January 18, 2008
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News stevebrown@dallasnews.com  
The mortgage market meltdown and rising foreclosure rates have widened the divide between rich and poor in the North Texas housing market.
Also Online Map: Dallas-Fort Worth area 2007 home sales and prices
And higher commuting costs are also coming into play.
Neighborhoods with large numbers of expensive homes and low foreclosure rates for the most part saw increases in home prices in 2007, an analysis of year-end housing data shows.
But many residential districts dominated by low- and moderate-priced housing and high foreclosures … (0 comments)

Dallas Foreclsures Jump 31% - 01/17/08 04:20 PM
  2:00 PM CST on Thursday, January 17, 2008 By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning Newsstevebrown@dallasnews.com
The number of homes facing foreclosure in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has jumped by more than 30 percent.
The big rise in the number of homes scheduled for foreclosure in February follows a moderation in postings in recently months.
More than 5,300 homes in the four-county area are set to be sold at next month's foreclosure auctions, Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Service said Thursday. That's a 31 percent hike in foreclosures from the same month of 2007.
The biggest increase was in Denton County, where … (1 comments)

Cities Bounce Back - 01/12/08 09:03 AM
Ten Cities Ready To Bounce Back> > By Paul Kaihla, CNNMoney.com> > The horror show of America's residential real estate market just keeps getting scarier, what with the sub-prime mortgage crisis threatening to slash demand for homes while the inventory of unsold properties continues to pile up. It's enough to send any prudent investor fleeing to the relative sanity of, say, the stock market. > > Don't. Instead, get ready for the bounce-back. The oldest rule of investing dictates that you buy low and sell high. Real-estate buyers aren't at the gate, however, because most local markets have yet to hit … (1 comments)

Home Sales Rebound 2008 - 01/10/08 02:57 PM
  01:53 PM CST on Tuesday, January 8, 2008  
Associated Press  
WASHINGTON - A trade group for real estate agents predicted Tuesday that the pace of U.S. home sales will pick up significantly in the second half of 2008, bringing total sales for the year marginally higher than in 2007.
The monthly forecast from the National Association of Realtors, calls for U.S. existing home sales to increase 0.7 percent this year to 5.7 million, up from a projected 5.66 million last year. Final results for U.S. home sales in 2007 are expected to be down 12.7 percent from 6.48 million in … (2 comments)

Front Doors That Draw You In - 01/10/08 02:53 PM
  12:53 PM CST on Tuesday, January 8, 2008  
KATE GOODLOE/Special Contributor  
Buyers are dressing up their front doors to boost the curb appeal and the functionality of new homes.
The trend is toward taller and wider designs that complement a home's architecture.
Jeld-Wen A front door can complement a house's architecture and add curb appeal. Door and window manufacturer Jeld-Wen offers a raked-top style (above) and others. "People want to differentiate their home from the neighbors'," said Kevin Pine, marketing manager for the door division of Jeld-Wen Inc., an Oregon-based manufacturer of doors and windows. During the housing boom, … (0 comments)

Custom New Lineage Home - 01/05/08 03:31 PM
 
This beautiful custom home by New Lineage is worlds away from your everyday house offering all of the upgrades one desires with slate flooring, crown molding, designer paint and textures, and lovely art niches. From the moment you walk in you'll love the vaulted ceiling and the workmanship of the spindle staircase. Enjoy the light and bright interior provided by the many large windows that adorn this home. Great for entertaining, the gourmet island kitchen features granite counters, slate flooring and backsplash, double ovens, gas cook top, under counter stainless steel sink, and walk in pantry. While guests enjoy the ambiance … (0 comments)

City of Allen Information - 01/02/08 11:17 PM
  Allen
City of AllenAerial view of a scenic park site in Allen. Description
Allen is a residential community of about 72,000 people, located eight miles southwest of McKinney in southwestern Collin County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. Allen is still growing, at an estimated 4.5 percent annual rate; city leaders estimate the population will reach 89,000 by 2010.
Many young families have moved to Allen to take advantage of the reasonably priced new homes and the school system, a source of community pride. The Allen Eagle Escadrille, Allen High School's marching band, performed in the 2006 Tournament … (0 comments)

Master Planned Communities - 01/02/08 03:50 PM
  Offering master-planned allure
Compact communities with many amenities grow in popularity  
11:36 AM CST on Monday, December 31, 2007
KATE GOODLOE/Special Contributor  
Having pools, tennis courts, golf courses and beachlike cabanas within walking distance was once the province of country club dwellers. Now master-planned communities make such perks widely available to homeowners.
The communities can cover a few thousand acres, with hundreds of homes in distinct neighborhoods united by common features such as community centers and splash parks. Many are big enough to have their own schools.
Centex Homes At the Grand Heritage in Lavon, amenities include a community center with … (0 comments)

Master Planned Communities - 01/02/08 03:50 PM
  Offering master-planned allure
Compact communities with many amenities grow in popularity  
11:36 AM CST on Monday, December 31, 2007
KATE GOODLOE/Special Contributor  
Having pools, tennis courts, golf courses and beachlike cabanas within walking distance was once the province of country club dwellers. Now master-planned communities make such perks widely available to homeowners.
The communities can cover a few thousand acres, with hundreds of homes in distinct neighborhoods united by common features such as community centers and splash parks. Many are big enough to have their own schools.
Centex Homes At the Grand Heritage in Lavon, amenities include a community center with … (0 comments)

 
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