dallas: Ask for the right to ask... (part 5) - 07/08/08 05:57 PM
This is part 5 (so far) of my blog regarding Phone Sales. If you have missed the previous blogs, please take a look at them here.
We have established that you must listen to be successful in selling over the phone. In order to listen, you must get the caller to … (2 comments)
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dallas: GREAT NEWS FOR DALLAS, FORT WORTH, SAN ANTONIO AND HOUSTON - 07/01/08 10:45 PM
Report: Dallas-Fort Worth has lowest risk for home-price declines
05:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, July 1, 2008
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning Newsstevebrown@dallasnews.com
The latest home price risk forecast shows that Dallas-Fort Worth is overall the safest place in the country for … (1 comments)
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dallas: Dallas, Texas Real Estate - 07/01/08 08:33 AM
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dallas: A Different Approach... - 06/28/08 07:15 PM
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a Loan Officer in North Dallas who takes a different approach to serving real estate professionals. I joined active rain after I was referred by a local real estate agent. I know you have already heard this before -- "I am different". It … (4 comments)
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dallas: KABOOM! It’s nearly Independence Day in the DFW Metroplex - 06/28/08 02:21 PM
The Dallas area has many great Independence Day celebrations to choose from. My 2 favorites are Kaboom Town in Addison and Dallas' Fair Park Fourth celebration (held at Dallas' Fair Park, site of the Cotton Bowl and Texas State Fair). What's even nicer about these 2 events is that these … (3 comments)
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dallas: Open House Sunday: 12463 Montego Plaza, Dallas 75230 - 06/28/08 11:38 AM
Three bedroom, three bath townhouses don't come on the market very often in the Preston Square Townhomes subdivision, but the one listed at 12463 Montego Plaza, Dallas TX will be open Sunday, June 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 and is waiting for a new owner.
Priced at $274,500, this 2-story townhome … (2 comments)
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dallas: Antiques Roadshow coming to Dallas THIS Weekend - 06/26/08 08:01 PM
Active Rain isn't the only AR around. Antiques Roadshow, the popular series on PBS, is taping in Dallas this weekend for their upcoming season. The show was last here 10 years ago.
It's too late to get tickets now, however. If you wanted to get in, you should have applied online … (4 comments)
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dallas: 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 … (18 comments)
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dallas: Job Openings at Investment Instruments Corp (Rentomatic.com) - 06/20/08 09:13 AM
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If you have experience working as a real-estate broker, mortgage broker, appraiser or other sales-related position in the multi-family residential real-estate market – IIC has a unique opportunity for you to earn upfront and residual commissions as an independent contractor. … (0 comments)
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dallas: Keeping Your Cool about A/C and Electicity Costs - 06/20/08 12:23 AM
If you or someone you know are building a new home or replacing an older central A/C unit, one of the key items you need to look at on the replacement unit is the SEER number.SEER is Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Like gas mileage for a car, the higher the SEER number, the … (7 comments)
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dallas: Preston Hollow property/LOT for sale - 06/17/08 03:14 PM
If your looking for a great opportunity to invest in Preston Hollow here it is...
To all,
This house is on close to a full acre in the heart of Old Preston Hollow - houses are being knocked down and McMansions are being built left and right. Across the street is … (0 comments)
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dallas: 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: 15,000 POUNDS of Mary Jane! - 06/16/08 06:34 PM
"Dallas County Sheriff's deputies raided two houses and seized more than 15,000 pounds of marijuana from two homes near Love Field last week. Two people are now behind bars facing drug and immigration charges."
This is the largest pot seizure in Dallas County history and the street value is an estimated … (10 comments)
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dallas: Pay or Stay Warrant Program - 06/14/08 05:55 PM
Dallas citizens are being warned to "pay or stay". The city has posted an online web-site with the names of all persons who have outstanding warrants, free for the public to view. Information on the site includes your full name, number of warrants, and amount due. You can pay from the … (4 comments)
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dallas: A $40,000 Free New Home Website for Realtors, Buyers, and New Home Builders - 06/14/08 01:58 PM
Using the internet can save you a small bundle, maybe a couple thousand bucks. You can put that money to good use, buying blinds, carpeting, whatever. Or even a cash back rebate after closing.
What's the secret? Go over to Homeferret.com, the Web portal where you can buy newly constructed homes. … (1 comments)
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dallas: Dallas and the Metroplex, Best jobs in the best cities in America! - 06/13/08 09:02 AM
Once more I have found and want to share some great information about the Dallas/Metroplex area.
I continue to read it and absolutley continue to see the signs of a market with the best years to come!
2-year job-growth forecast: 4.2%Metropolitan-area population: 6.0 millionWho's hiring now: American Airlines, Comerica, ExxonMobil, … (0 comments)
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dallas: 35% Referral Fee for YOU !!! Worldwide !!! - 06/12/08 11:47 PM
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dallas: Dallas, Texas Welcome to Dallas !!! - 06/12/08 11:41 PM
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dallas: National verse Local Opinions - 06/12/08 02:22 PM
I couldn't believe my ears. Barbara Corcoran, The Today Show real estate expert, is talking in general terms again and it is so frustrating. She went on "national" tv and told people they needed to list their homes at 10-15% below their values in order to sell the homes fast. WHAT?!!
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dallas: Percentages verse Dollar Amounts- Are they Equal? - 06/12/08 02:05 PM
I sell a lot of new homes. Each builder offers different "incentives" to build with them. Even the same builder, in different communities, offers different incentives. How the builder words their incentives can make or break a deal.
I'm currently working with some buyers to build a brand new home, from … (0 comments)
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dallas: WOW! The seller said drop the price to 550K! Thats 100K off the orginal list price. Contact us today - 06/12/08 12:47 PM
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dallas: But really... they had good intentions: Re-naming Dallas’ Industrial Boulevard - 06/12/08 01:52 AM
On May 26 I posted The re-naming of Industrial Boulevard in Dallas. I wrote about the public poll/vote to rename Dallas' Industrial Boulevard as part of the Trinity River redevelopment project. The public opinion poll offered choices of 4 names that featured descriptive aspects of the redevelopment and 2 names in … (7 comments)
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dallas: dAustin TX Foreclosure Market Keeps Real Estate Affordable - 06/11/08 08:51 AM
Austin Habitat for Humanity needs more land to build affordable homes. Austin struggles with affordability, so charities like Habitat are needed to create more home owners. Habitat for Humanity offers affordable housing to low income families. The charity uses volunteers to rehab these newly acquired foreclosed properties or in extreme cases, … (0 comments)
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dallas: 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: Find out why other brokers and real estate agents call us to place their commercial loans. We reviewed over 35M in financing last month alone. - 06/07/08 08:24 PM
Why would you spend hours calling diffrent lenders looking to see who has the best deal. How about if you could visit just one place that has access to 100"s of lenders. We offer nationwide commercial financing and deal with 100's of lenders the best part is you do not waste … (1 comments)
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dallas: Price reduced 50K Now only $600,000 in Dallas 75240 Large home on large lot - 06/06/08 10:59 AM
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dallas: Dallas Data by Zip Code - 06/05/08 08:52 PM
Here is a great website for Dallas Stats by Zip Code: http://www.city-data.com/city/Dallas-Texas.html … (0 comments)
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dallas: Dallas Housing Facts - 06/02/08 07:45 PM
Here is a great website for Dallas Real Estate: http://www.dfwhousingfacts.com/
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dallas: Dallas Real Estate Marketing Services - 06/02/08 03:13 PM
We all know how busy the life of a real estate agent can be...not enough hours in a day to accomplish everything!
Consider outsourcing your marketing needs! For an hourly fee of $50 per hour, we will handle and coordinate all of your marketing. Whether it's scheduling real estate photography for … (0 comments)
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dallas: Real Estate Marketing Conditions in Salem/Keizer Area - 05/29/08 03:19 PM
The current conditions of buying and selling real estate in the Salem/Keizer and surrounding areas are somewhat staple in comparison with other areas. It is definitely in favor of the buyer due to the amount of inventory currently on the market. Prices have slipped downward because of the amount of homes … (0 comments)
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dallas: Fight Your Dallas area Property Tax Appraisals - 05/27/08 02:25 PM
I'm sure you have received your 2008 Property Tax Appraisals by now. If not, you need to call your county appraisal district. Some areas only send out the noticed if your value has changed. If you are planning on fighting your value, you have less than 1 week, as you need … (1 comments)
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dallas: Finding a Remodeling Contractor with Integrity - 05/27/08 11:48 AM
We have all heard horror stories associated with remodeling. We have heard of the remodeling contractor that took money upfront for "supplies" never to return again, the guy who gave a low bid to get the project and then half way through the job (all of a sudden) realizes that they … (5 comments)
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dallas: The re-naming of Industrial Boulevard in Dallas - 05/26/08 02:51 PM
In conjunction with the Trinity River Project in Dallas comes a move by the city council's Trinity River committee to upgrade the image of the area involved by renaming its main thoroughfare from the accurately descriptive Industrial Boulevard to something a bit more reflective or aspirational in nature... and YOU get to … (8 comments)
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dallas: Median home prices drop in first quarter in two-thirds of US cities surveyed - 05/24/08 02:40 PM
This is an interesting article I would love the hear what is going on sometimes what is published in the media is not always correct.
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/real-estate/_a/foreclosure-filings-surge-65-percent/20080514060609990001
Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Agent Team
Dallas homes for sale, Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas home rentals, Dallas houses for lease, … (1 comments)
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dallas: When Hell Freezes Over ~~ AKA ~~ Dallas Fort Worth gets a SKI RESORT!!! ~~ - 05/20/08 12:28 AM
What's new in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? You would think maybe a new mall, right? We luv to shop here. Or, maybe a new restaurant 'cuz that's one of our other favorite passions. Well, I'm sure that's right, too, but not the topic here.
When you think of the South and … (3 comments)
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dallas: Do paint, staging and professional photography make a difference? - 05/18/08 09:04 AM
Below are some photos of an owner staged property after receiving a home staging consultation from Home Star Staging.
Included in a home staging consultation are many, many recommendations. Below are just two of the following which highlight the purpose of this blog:
Paint recommendations
Furniture placement / arrangement suggestions
The owner could choose to do as much or as … (23 comments)
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dallas: Austin vs Dallas- I need Honest Opinions - 05/18/08 08:36 AM
It looks as though I might "have to" relocate to Austin. It a really bad time for me because my business is BOOMING, but my husband might be told that he has an option of being laid off or move to Austin. He's from Austin (well, lived there from when he … (19 comments)
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dallas: What does $125 in North Texas get you for Home Staging? - 05/17/08 12:06 PM
ALOT!
Home Staging does NOT have to be expensive.
Many Professional Home Stagers provide many levels of service at different price points. Budgets are always considered when I speak to my clients and I am well aware of being cost conscious especially in today's economy.
I'd like to share with you … (9 comments)
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dallas: Apartments for Sale Galor in Austin - 05/16/08 03:23 PM
I have sold some multifamily properties in the Austin area and love apartments as investments for the most part. After all everyone needs a place to live and not everyone wants to be tied down with a house. When I saw this news clip come across my email I was pretty … (5 comments)
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dallas: Dallas Georgia, Manor Mill Welcomes New First Time Homeowners - 05/14/08 12:34 PM
Dallas Georgia welcomes the Cromers to their first home!!
Need help in your purchase?
Looking to buy or sell real estate in West Atlanta Area?
Call the Perry's
Keith & Robin Perry Realtor®
Phone:678-363-1901 Cell: 678-363-0385 Fax:770-920-2250
http://perryangel.georgiamls.com/
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dallas: Have you seen Texas in the Spring? - 05/12/08 05:26 PM
A quick tour of Texas in the springtime may change your opinion of Texas. The recent strong job markent in Texas may change your address.
From the West to the East the North to the South, Texas has something beautiful for everyone.
Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and El Paso are … (8 comments)
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dallas: Buying new or re-sale - 05/09/08 01:44 AM
Which is right for me? Should I buy a new home or a re-sale home? This really depends on what's important to you. Here are some things to consider: Lifestyle - Do you like to tinker on your home? Do you love having projects to do? Paint? Fix things up? Or, would … (7 comments)
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dallas: About Me - 05/08/08 09:51 PM
Blitz Properties is a full service real estate company that specializing in new home construction. Our well known reputation with many new home builders in the DFW metroplex has helped us pass on incredible deals to home buyers in the most sought after locations.
About the broker:
Brad Holden … (0 comments)
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dallas: Dallas Georgia Gem - 05/08/08 05:36 PM
297 Senators Ridge Dallas, Georgia 30132 Sales price $279,900ENJOY MAJESTIC HOME ADORNED WITH PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF AMENITIES, YET FAR ENOUGH AWAY FOR PRIVACY. FINISHED BASEMENT FEATURES MEDIA ROOM AND FULL BATH! MOVE-IN READY AND ENJOY NEW HIGH SCHOOL. Looking to buy or sell real estate in West Atlanta … (4 comments)
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dallas: Hiram Georgia Home With Acreage - 05/08/08 02:35 PM
86 Norma Way Hiram, Georgia 30141 Sales price $119,900Looking to buy or sell real estate in West Atlanta Area?Call the Perry'sKeith & Robin Perry Realtor®Phone:678-363-1901 Cell: 678-363-0385 Fax:770-920-2250 http://perryangel.georgiamls.com/ … (1 comments)
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dallas: Adventures in Photography....a beginning - 05/08/08 11:07 AM
Earlier this week I was reading a blog by Sharon Yeary entitled "My Ignited Circuit" and it reminded me of why I am where I am today. My husband and I provide virtual tours for real estate professionals and businesses in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. It has taken us a few years … (0 comments)
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dallas: PeekaCity Gives Streetview Functionality to Realtors - 05/07/08 01:30 PM
PeekaCity, in continuing to deliver the best in neighborhood mapping technologies, has recently implemented Google's Streetview. You can now click a link to view the property as if you were driving by it. You can zoom in for detail and drive up and down the street virtually to check out the nearby houses and … (4 comments)
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dallas: Texas Shoot Out - 05/04/08 10:05 PM
The Dallas Country Club hosted a Texas Shoot Out for the second year. This test of commercial real estate skills was an impressive display of talent, intellectual strength, and ability. Teams of four to six people were assigned to evaluate a complex real estate situation. This situation focused on the sales-leaseback … (2 comments)
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dallas: I walked to Starbucks! - 05/03/08 03:54 PM
Yes, I did it... I walked to Starbucks this morning... and I will admit I felt like a bit of a freak doing it.A couple of years ago I sold my house and moved to a condo in the Uptown/Turtle Creek section of Dallas. I was tired of the responsibilities that a house … (16 comments)
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dallas: Happy Hour For Dallas Real Estate Professionals - 05/02/08 08:54 PM
So we (Gynell & I) are putting together a happy hour for anyone in the real estate industry in North Texas (Dallas area) that would like to go. It'll be Tuesday May 13, 2008 ofcourse, at Berry Hill, northwest corner of Preston & Frankford. There will be drink specials and food is provided. … (8 comments)
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dallas: DFW Home Staging Professional's Spring Fling in Photos - Fundraiser, Fun & Friendship! - 05/01/08 11:36 AM
Yesterday we had a great time at our annual DFW IAHSP Fundraiser.
Once again it was co-hosted by our valued and much appreciated business partner CORT Furniture Rental at their Inwood Showroom.
Kathy LaMarr, CORT Rep. extraordinaire & our local home stager supporter & innovator, once again out did herself.The food, showroom and tables-capes … (9 comments)
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dallas: Memorable Home Tours - 04/30/08 11:57 AM
In today's competive home market a potential buyer may look at several homes on any given day. If you are number 3 out of 10 homes that day, how can you make your home showings the one that prospective buyers remember? How about giving each person viewing the home a CD … (2 comments)
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dallas: Join us! DFW Home Staging Professionals host Spring Fling today Weds. April 30th, 2008 - 04/30/08 11:48 AM
Just a quick reminder to my fellow DFW RE colleagues that we'd love to see you at our annual fundraiser today to benefit our wonderful organizations.
Below are the details.
I'll be there all afternoon and if you're in the area, stop by, I'd love to say hi!
The Dallas Regional Chapter of the … (5 comments)
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dallas: De Beers - A Home Run or An Out? - 04/29/08 11:09 PM
You probably know about De Beers. It's the privately held company that Cecil Rhodes founded in the late 1800s that virtually controls the exploration and mining of diamonds. And by controlling their mining activity, they significantly influence the value of diamonds, including the one your son gave his bride-to-be for her … (2 comments)
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dallas: Tucker Hill partners with The Samaritan Inn, Collin County's only homeless shelter - 04/29/08 10:54 AM
What a great move in an environment where selfishness seems to be dominant. Looking beyond the obstacles of the current market, Tucker Hill reaches out to the community by offering truffles made by the homeless shelter to prospective homebuyers.
Not just a good marketing ploy, the underlying message of what their community … (0 comments)
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dallas: Making Improvements - 04/29/08 07:38 AM
I went down to Dallas last week to the Buffini and Company sales training event with several other associates and the broker from our office.Hadn't been to one of these before. All I can say is, "WOW. I should have gone sooner!"I'm not going to give you all the secrets he … (4 comments)
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dallas: Have we finally reached the bottom of the housing market crisis? - 04/26/08 08:08 AM
Have we finally reached the bottom?
by Tim and Julie Harris
Sales of U.S. existing homes rose slightly in February for the first time since July 2007. However, prices posted a record drop from their year-ago level, but economists said it was unlikely the market had reached a bottom.
The National … (6 comments)
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dallas: Need a Reason to Invest in Texas - 04/25/08 12:24 AM
According to this article taken from the Dallas Morning News:
Texas is king of the hill when it comes to corporate headquarters.
The Lone Star State passed New York as home to the most big companies in the latest list compiled by Fortune magazine.
Texas now boasts 58 headquarters, three more than New … (2 comments)
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dallas: 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: Condo and Townhome Outlook - 04/23/08 01:47 AM
As home sales are starting to increase across all the markets, the town home and condo market is still on the decline. This aspect of the market has been on a steady decline for the last 7 consecutive months. March prices vs a year ago were down yet again. In … (0 comments)
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dallas: 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: CNET's Tips & Tricks Ends Online Course Program - 04/21/08 11:24 PM
I posted some links a while back to CNET and their free courses.
It seems that they are ending this service and you will have very little time to download your courses before they are gone forever. I hope some of you learned something from this free resource.
IMPORTANT: All class content (class … (10 comments)
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dallas: Renee Johnson - New to Active Rain - 04/21/08 10:05 AM
BiographyA San Antonio, TX native Renee Johnson graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a Liberal Arts Degree in Communications. Her professional career began at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. With over 25 years of service, Renee held positions that ranged from Operations Manager, Data Base Administrator to Senior Systems Analysis. Renee started … (9 comments)
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dallas: Spring Ideas - 04/18/08 12:14 PM
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dallas: DFW takes the good with the bad! - 04/17/08 02:16 PM
While the housing market and economic situation is far from ideal in many parts of the country, recently released information shows that the Dallas/Ft Worth area is defying what all the media hype is proclaiming.
The Wall Street Journal January 2008 Housing Indicators showed the Dallas area as one of only … (1 comments)
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dallas: North Texas Realtor / Lender Happy Hour!! - 04/16/08 10:57 AM
Ok, I cut and pasted the email I got from Scott Harris...... and pasted it here since he doesn't post these here in 'The Rain'
I cannot attend this month, but if interest is there I will be happy to coordinate a meet & greet at this great event.
I have attended many … (3 comments)
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dallas: Foreclosure Rates are Dropping - 04/16/08 08:13 AM
Foreclosures are going down! It's true! It was on the news last night, and I had to pause the TiVo to make sure I wrote down the numbers correctly.
The Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex area had a 16% DROP in foreclosures compared to last year. WOW! They compared this to the National … (5 comments)
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dallas: Foreclosure: New Fannie Mae Guidelines - 04/14/08 04:10 PM
https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/annltrs/pdf/2008/0808.pdf
Fannie Mae has increased time in the penalty box for people with foreclosures on their credit report. Currently a 4yr time frame must pass and that has been increased to 5yrs.
No doubt this is in answer to the many borrowers who can pay their mortgage and elect to let their homes … (5 comments)
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dallas: Dallas-Fort Worth Dodging The Bullet - 04/11/08 11:00 PM
Across the majority of the country, listings of pre-existing homes are skyrocketing and prices are dropping, due to the mortgage crisis we are facing. Many cities and states are seeing enough homes on the market to sustain buyers for the next two years, or even longer in some areas. One area … (1 comments)
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dallas: Foreclosures becoming more and more or my business Texas Real Estate - 04/11/08 01:59 PM
I have seen more and more foreclosures come on to the market in the last six months or so. I have also been approached by banks to do BPO's for properties about to foreclose and am now putting those listing into MLS. I get a lot of buyers that think that any … (0 comments)
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dallas: A few car buying tips - 04/10/08 10:15 AM
In my life before real estate I was in the car business. Its a terrible business to be in but that's a different story. Walking in to a car dealership actually really makes me nauseous. I got tired of having to beat people up (figuratively) to make a sale, putting up … (8 comments)
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dallas: Money Ain't Everything - 04/09/08 12:52 PM
I recently spoke before another HOA group who was interested in becoming a group so they could negotiate a better lease for their minerals. I definitely support their idea about joining forces. There is power in numbers, especially in the Number of Acres you can offer to a company.
However, there are … (1 comments)
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dallas: Paulding County Water Use - 04/07/08 07:12 PM
As of March we have a few new guidelines for outdoor water use in unincorporated Paulding County.Swimming pools maybe filled and topped off.Watering of personal food gardens are allowed.Pressure washing is allowed before painting, staining or sealing. However the mandate states that for health and safety reasons it must be done … (15 comments)
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dallas: Dallas/Ft Worth Real Time Real Estate Market Info - 04/06/08 07:55 AM
I've just subscribed to a new service that provides real-time market info for the Dallas/Ft Worth, and entire North Texas real estate market! It's called the Powerpage, and clients can go to the homepage on my website, www.monicagrosz.com, click on the Powerpage tab on the left-hand margin, and select a market … (0 comments)
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dallas: What's going on this week at the Office? - 04/05/08 02:39 PM
Easy floor plan and Easy to show. It's had it's face washed this weekend so if you have or are the gardener who wants to live in Frisco, just north of Main street, Don't let the roadwork stop you from seeing this one. GREAT yard. House is nice too! Camfield Frisco, TX … (1 comments)
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dallas: Jeff Crilley came to visit - 04/05/08 02:31 PM
When one of the TV guys shows up for an office meeting the agents come out in droves! Even top producing agents who may stop by for a bit of lunch while usually on the run to important appointments-sat down to listen to Jeff's comments and join in the giggles.
We had … (0 comments)
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dallas: RE/MAX Agent Suzy Britz applaudes International Real Estate Branding! - 04/04/08 10:08 PM
WWW.MYHOMEDFW.COM
Suzy Britz RE/MAX DFW ACCOMPLISHMENTS · RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award completed more than $35 million in closed sales in real estate transactions since joining RE/MAX in 2005. • #1 Team for RE/MAX Masters 2005 • #2 Team for RE/MAX Master 2006 • #1 agent/realtor for RE/MAX DFW IV 2007 … (0 comments)
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dallas: Dallas & Ft. Worth, TX IAHSP Invites YOU to a Spring Fling! April 30th, 2008 - 04/04/08 12:42 PM
The Dallas Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (DIRC) and the Forth Worth Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (FWIRC) along with our valued business parter CORT Furniture Rental, are co-hosting a fundraising event for World Wide Staging Service Week 2008 benefiting our philanthropies.
Along … (7 comments)
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dallas: Collin County Texas Real Estate Market Update April 06,2008 - 04/03/08 09:41 PM
It's the Spring Market and although the local Dallas and Collin County markets are down slightly from last year, there are lots of buyers and sellers nonetheless. Yes there is much confusion out there and mainly due to the bad PR from the NATIONAL TV Media. Ok., OK., even from the Texas … (8 comments)
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dallas: Fannie Mae says no to credit scores below 580 - 04/02/08 03:00 PM
Fannie Mae is setting new rules about what mortgages it will buy, including a credit score threshold for the first time.
The District-based mortgage giant has told lenders it will no longer buy most loans made to borrowers with credit scores below 580, nor will it buy loans that have been … (10 comments)
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dallas: Real Estate Activity is Regional, not National - 04/01/08 08:39 PM
WOW! Can you say B-U-S-Y?? I feel so sorry for other parts of the country right now, but in the past 4 weeks, I have contracted 9 properties!! Yes, 9!! Seven of them were in March, and I contracted two today. It's only April 1, and I already have 2 contracts. Granted, … (20 comments)
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dallas: FHA Non Occupying Co-Borrower - 04/01/08 03:11 PM
FHA Non Occupying Co-Borrower rules in a nutshell.
Typically called a 'Kiddie-Condo' loan. FHA allows family members to help their kids buy their first home. Whether they are in school with no income or out in the real world and just need a little extra income to qualify.
FHA allows for a family … (6 comments)
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dallas: Census Confirms What Texans Know to Be True - 03/30/08 02:37 PM
Texas is on the move, and just in case anyone doubts it, the Census shows that four of our metropolitan areas ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for growth between 2006-2007. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked #1 in the nation in population growth. The other three Texas metro areas scoring in … (1 comments)
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dallas: Teri Taylor's Real Estate Services - 03/28/08 07:30 PM
Real Estate Services Taylor"ed" For You. That has been my motto for years. I am dedicated, energetic, organized and have a true passion for my profession. I work long and hard to provide service to my clients. I will go that extra mile to make sure that buying a home is a happy and pleasant experience, … (0 comments)
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dallas: Open House!! April 5th 1-4pm - 03/28/08 02:50 PM
Come on by and visit!! 7060 Morningside Drive Douglasville,Ga. 30134
This custom built home was featured in Southern Living magazine. We will have some snacks and drinks, it takes 30 minutes to tour the home so the drink will come in handy.
This 5 bedroom 5 bath home has a full finished basement, … (8 comments)
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dallas: Westward Bound - 03/27/08 04:12 PM
Most Texans love Texas. We are more proud than the average American is about their homestate. Some see this as negative, others as positive. I'll leave that up to you to decide. I know I said that my next post was going to talk about construction of office buildings, and how that … (2 comments)
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dallas: Atlanta Journal Constitution Homefinder Interview - 03/27/08 11:28 AM
Hi everyone, I truly hope you all had a happy Easter. We had so much fun with the Grandchildren hunting eggs. Now I am sure my tractor will be finding them for some time to come.
We were surprised to find that Robins interview with main Metro Atlanta newspaper was published on … (8 comments)
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dallas: WE ARE #1!!!!!!! - 03/27/08 11:10 AM
This is what I have been preaching for the past year. While there are parts of the US that are having problems...Dallas Fort Worth continues to roll. This is a great time to buy in DFW. If you know someone looking to move to this dynamic area let me know!!! More … (6 comments)
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dallas: Congratulations Texas has 4 of the top 10 biggest population gainers in the US. - 03/27/08 08:07 AM
Which cities made the top ten. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio
Why is this?
Probably because our Real Estate Market continues to grow even in a depressed market. Hmmmm good news yet the media doesn't report it.
Texas continues to attract businesses to the state. In Austin alone we are Number 1 … (10 comments)
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dallas: Opinion Only - And You know About Opinions! - 03/25/08 11:11 PM
When I decided to expand my real estate assistant services to agents other than those in my immediate office, I didn't know that I would be entering an "industry" of virtual agents with certifications, designations, and everything else you can imagine that has a $ sign attached to it!There is one … (0 comments)
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dallas: DFW Real Estate Market Facts - 03/24/08 11:54 AM
I'm trying to educate folks about the Dallas/Ft Worth housing and real estate market, and how strong it is. A new website is dedicated to that end as well:www.dfwhousingfacts.orgIt's sponsored by a non-profit group, dedicated to countering the negative press and media regarding the state of the real estate market.An accurate … (1 comments)
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dallas: OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK -- ESPECIALLY HOW YOU PICK YOUR REALTOR - 03/18/08 11:04 PM
Old habits are frequently hard to break. One that often shows up is the idea that one or two real estate companies or one or two real estate agents have all of the clients for a particular neighborhood.So rather than intellectually evaluate what they have to offer and how well it will … (1 comments)
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dallas: Georgia Real Estate Contract Changes - 03/18/08 01:54 PM
Contracts - Purchase & Sale Agreements for the state of Georgia has changed.
Major changes were made in several key areas:
• Due Diligence Period or Accept Home "As is" - Item #11 on the New Contracts
In this section of the contract, Buyer may, but shall not be required to: Arrange loans, … (12 comments)
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dallas: Active Rain - Dallas Real Estate GLS Launch - Global Listing Service - You Heard it here first - 03/13/08 08:25 PM
PRESS RELEASE - For release Monday, March 17, 2008 MyREALTY®.com, home of the Global Listing Service™, is now open for business in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX. What does this mean to residents and real estate agents of the Metroplex? Maximum real property exposure to a broader audience and easy … (0 comments)
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dallas: Time to buy in Dallas Fort Woth - 03/11/08 07:55 PM
I have to piggy back on a blog that was recently written about the market in Dallas Fort Worth. We are not experiencing the problems the other parts of the country are experiencing and when the market does turn we will be stronger. If you know of anyone looking to move … (1 comments)
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dallas: Dallas / Ft. Worth Real Estate Referrals ? - 03/10/08 05:19 PM
If you do not already have your properties posted here - contact Mary Ann Grande for immediate assistance.(Agents - forward this information to your associates in the D/FW (NTREIS) market area so they do not miss it) Posting is Free - no charge for traffic and all Leads go directly to the … (1 comments)
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dallas: 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: Careers in Real Estate | Real Estate Jobs and Employment | Keller Williams Realty - 03/10/08 12:41 PM
Keller Williams Realty | Real Estate Career | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | Real Estate Jobs and Employment | Houston, Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Wimberley, College Station, Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble, Channelview, Woodforest, The Woodlands, Livingston, Crosby, Huffman | TX Real Estate CareersWatch this video to learn more about … (0 comments)
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dallas: MY SUBDIVISION'S REAL ESTATE MYSTERY - 03/09/08 11:02 PM
One of my competitors attracted a listing in my subdivision several months back. I can't help but look at this package when I drive in and out. As the listing has ticked along, a homemade lattice baffle around the air conditioning's compressor has blown over. Day after day, it lies on … (1 comments)
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dallas: Housing Website Spreads Good News About Market - 03/08/08 11:11 PM
I recently read a statement that I think is so simple yet true. If you live in Seattle and want the weather forecast, would you look to see what the temperature in Dallas is? Or if you reside in San Diego, would you want report for Chicago? Same goes for the … (3 comments)
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