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2010 

Tish Lloyd - a broker in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina hit the nail on the head with this blog.  If you wait for the market to hit bottom, you'll only know it has hit bottom when it's over. "I'm going to wait for the market to hit bottom before I buy." Are you now?  And when exactly will tha...
10/21/2010
There are several ways the cost of home ownership can add up fast that have nothing to do with mortgage payments or taxes.  Two of these costs are (1) energy (those utility bills you pay each month) and (2) maintenance of your systems. In today's economy, it's no surprise that consumers are looki...
10/21/2010
I attended a great presentation by Lennar Homes yesterday at Valley Brook Estates in Fort Worth TX.  The presentation focused on Lennar's Powersmart program.  I was very impressed with the many features that are now being included as standard with each of their new construction homes.  Some of th...
10/15/2010
Thinking of relocating to Keller TX or one of the surrounding areas?  Check out this great website that lists restaurants, art galleries, parks, shops, cultural events, concerts and festivals in Keller.  Having been named 7th Best Places to Live in America by CNN/Money Magazine, Keller is surely ...
10/13/2010
121 Mustang Springs Circle Sunset, TX 76270 2+ Acres - Lakeview! Priced for Quick Sale! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Lisa Ackerson CRS, CNE, ABR, GRI, SFR, REALTOR Cell:(817) 994-6639 Fax:(800) 465-1245 Website:Visit Website Price : $269,00...
10/11/2010
933 Foxwood Drive De Soto, TX 75115 Amazing Deal in DeSoto-15 Minutes from Dallas! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Lisa Ackerson CRS, CNE, ABR, GRI, SFR, REALTOR Cell:(817) 994-6639 Fax:(800) 465-1245 Website:Visit Website Price : $125,000 Bed...
10/11/2010
Are you thinking that now that the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is over, you're too late to get a good deal on a new home.  It's time to think again.  As you will see from the chart below, 10 years ago interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage were at a national average of 7.32 and now ...
10/10/2010
Whether you're coming to visit or considering buying your next home in Southlake, TX, I can assure you that there are lots of reasons to be here.  From its outstanding location in the heart of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and conveniently located just minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth Interna...
10/07/2010
1.  PRICE IT RIGHT- I know, we've all heard it before but pricing is the single most important factor in getting your home sold.  If you overprice, you'll probably just end up helping your neighbor sell their home.  If your neighbor is priced correctly, their home will seem like a deal compared t...
10/06/2010
I recently ran across a video that aired on 20/20 several years ago that explains the benefits of staging.  It is important to remember that most people don't live in homes that are ready for sale.  The way we live is usually not the way we would want our homes presented to buyers.  I think you'l...
10/05/2010
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