buying homes: 10 Reasons for Up-Sizing Your Home
- 07/08/23 06:28 AM
I have had many clients opting to downsize their homes. They have lived in the larger home while raising their family and then determined it was time to sell the larger home and scale things down a bit. For many, this was the right decision, and for others, it turns out it was not a good situation. While downsizing may be a great option for some, there are those who have excellent reasons for up-sizing. Here are 10 reasons up-sizing your home may be in order: 1. Entertainment Options. If you love to entertain and house guests, up-sizing your home may be an … (19 comments)
buying homes: Successful Marketing of a Unique Property
- 08/23/21 06:27 AM
Most properties today are flying off of the market at record speeds. Sometimes, however, we come across an opportunity to market a property that may pose a few challenges to a potential buyer. This is when an innovative marketing strategy comes into play. With the advent of home improvement shows, many people jumped on the bandwagon thinking a project was "do-able" only to find themselves overwhelmed, over-budget, and over IT! I recently received a call from a dear friend who found themselves in such a situation. The dreams of their country property to "fix-up" have them at an all-time stress level. Upon entering … (7 comments)
buying homes: Mallard Pointe on Lake Granbury
- 07/25/19 07:21 AM
Mallard Pointe on Lake Granbury Welcome to Mallard Pointe on Lake Granbury. Come with me as I share this great niche neighborhood on this blog tour. I believe you will discover a great area tucked in to a central area of Granbury.
Mallard Pointe is located along the gently curved banks of Lake Granbury. Lake Granbury is part of the Brazos River which is a major river that runs north and south through most of Texas. The lake therefore, consists of beautiful topography, gorgeous rocky bluffs, and a gently curved waterfront.
What I love specifically about Mallard Pointe is the location. So close to … (2 comments)
buying homes: Dear Builder, Please Respect My Role
- 02/17/18 10:11 AM
Dear Builder, Please Respect My Role This post is in response to the home builders out there who flippantly try and cut real estate agents out of their hard-earned paychecks. Yes, this is being written in response to having to time and again fight for what is right in this business. And why on earth should we ever have fight for this?
We as real estate agents who are working tirelessly with our clients, don't work for free. There are many, many hours behind the scenes consulting, preparing, sending out market data, seeking the perfect home, and making appointments, that many do not … (29 comments)
buying homes: Granbury Magnolia Realty Welcomes The Clarkson Premier Team!
- 04/06/17 08:24 AM
Granbury Magnolia Realty Welcomes The Clarkson Premier Team! The good news continues for Granbury Magnolia Realty! We are very proud to welcome another stellar real estate team to our family! The Clarkson Premier Team has joined us and we are super excited to bave them. They will ad another outstanding layer of talented agents to our team.
For almost the first 20 years of their married lives, Ron and Amy Clarkson lived all over the world. When they were given an opportunity to put down their roots in the small town of Granbury in 2013, they didn't blink an eye! In fact, this … (3 comments)
When the phone rang yesterday I answered it as I always do if possible. If I do miss a call, I return it as quickly as I can. I am in this business to help my clients buy or sell real estate. We are in a very brisk market right now and with the number of relocation's coming to our area, they need responsive real estate professionals. The woman on the other end of the phone was elated that I answered the phone and shared with me … (14 comments)
Recently I had buyers who pulled out of a contract near the end of their option period after taking the time to go by the property at night. They called me early the next morning to let me know that on a whim they decided to drive out and take a look after dark. What they discovered made a world of difference. The home was lovely, completely renovated inside and on three lovely acres. Originally there had been some concern that the property backed up to a pretty busy road. … (8 comments)
buying homes: BUYERS... THIS CAN'T BE EMPHASIZED ENOUGH!
- 01/06/11 12:57 AM
BUYERS... THIS CAN'T BE EMPHASIZED ENOUGH! If you are ready to purchase a new home or you are in the process of purchasing - you need to READ THIS! I am seeing more and more deals go south due to buyers NOT heeding the advice of your agent, lender, etc. and finding themselves in quite a pickle. Here are some hard and fast rules if you are a potential buyer: DO NOT AND I REPEAT DO NOT OPEN NEW ACCOUNTS! Do not close any accounts. Before you pay down anything, discuss with your lender and make sure what you are planning … (8 comments)
I have had many clients opting to downsize their homes. They have lived in the larger home while raising their family and then determined it was time to sell the larger home and scale things down a bit. For many, this was the right decision, and for others, it turns out it was not a good situation.
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