dfw: Educational Information About Buying A Home In DFW
- 02/22/23 07:51 AM
Moving is Not a Recreational Sport
Moving is Serious Business
---Patricia Feager®
Whether you are already living in Texas, new to the area, never lived in Texas, or just want to know about buying and selling residential property in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) or a specific location, such as Flower Mound, TX, here is some educational information I put together for you.
Residential Home Prices vary depending on a market's affordability and other factors:
Condition of Property Priced Right Buyer's needs and offer price Terms of the contract Seller’s Net Seller’s acceptance, counters, and/or renegotiations Home Inspections and Appraisal Reports Lender’s terms and conditions for … (13 comments)
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dfw: New SEER Ratings for the Southeast Region
- 01/06/23 06:22 AM
If you live in Texas or any of the states from the chart below effective January 1, 2023, New Regulatory National Standards SEER Ratings takes effect.
Source: Brian Greul-Houston Greenlight Inspections, TX Certified Home Inspector
(CE completed 1/4/2023)
Continuing education is something Real Estate Agents need to take seriously. While it is natural to get excited about the holidays, I began taking continuing education in fourth quarter 2022 through present date to provide the best services for my clients in 2023. Why? Buyers and Sellers depend on Buying Agents and Selling Agents who can serve them with expertise. When buying a home, hire a … (12 comments)
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dfw: Real Estate News for DFW as of January 1, 2023
- 01/02/23 01:38 AM
Are you thinking about moving to Dallas-Fort Worth? "Real Estate: The Best Suburbs for Families in The Dallas-Fort Worth Area-INSC Magazine published on January 1, 2023 shares the "best suburban zones to live in locally." Feel free to follow the link for the entire article. The Five Best Suburbs includes the following:
Southlake University Park Coppell Frisco Flower Mound As a resident of Flower Mound for the past 25 years, I am very familiar with these suburbs. I have provided additional information about each one that may be of interest to you that was not listed in the newspaper article.
SOUTHLAKE
The main … (9 comments)
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dfw: Should I Buy or Sell? --- How's the Market?
- 12/28/22 12:52 PM
The National Association of REALTORS® "forecasts that 4.78 million existing homes will sell in 2023," reports Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research. If that is true, that "would be a 6.8% decline from 5.13 million in 2022.
Highlights in Dallas-Fort-Worth:
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas ranked #3 in the top 10 markets. Job growth increased due to a "growing number of new tech startups. Home sales fell 30% from November 2021 to 2022 (sharp decline). Median Sales Price dropped ~9% from $435K in May & June to $396,500 (Nov). First-time home buyers are low due to higher interest rates. Source: … (10 comments)
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dfw: An Introduction to Las Colinas, in Irving, Texas
- 12/08/22 08:26 PM
Las Colinas is located about 6.5 miles from DFW International Airport in Irving, TX. Many people relocating to Dallas, TX get their humble beginnings living and working in Las Colinas. This is where my life began on March 27, 1997 when I was relocated by Abbott Laboratories. There are many fine apartments for people transitioning. I spent my first year at the Villas of Beaver Creek. In very close proximity to the Villas of Beaver Creek is the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas Golf Course where the annual Byron Nelson Classics is held. In 2022 a few PGA Professional Golfers included:
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dfw: Air Quality in North Texas
- 07/23/22 08:59 PM
On an annual basis, Highland Village (next to Flower Mound) has their Hot Air Balloon Events. The skies are filled with multi colored fabulous hot air balloons, provided that the air and the weather is just right! The event is scheduled for August and the date has not been announced. Stay tuned for more information!
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
NOT PART OF THE POLLUTION
Anonymous
Air Quality is very important for all communities. Here in North Texas we have Air Quality Initiatives. They are very important and provide critical information for the residents in North Texas. The initiatives includes the following:
DFW CLEAN CITIES
DFW … (14 comments)
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dfw: Does Your Garage Need a Cleaning or an Overhaul?
- 01/30/22 05:28 AM
"I was lucky - I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parent's garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years, Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 400 employees." - Steve Jobs
This brings me to self-reflection. Is a garage really just a garage or is it something more or less than a place to park your vehicles? If you're lucky enough to have the space to park your car inside your garage, close the door … (21 comments)
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dfw: Thanksgiving 2021 - Gratitude for Two Kinds of Women
- 11/17/21 05:40 AM
September 11, 2001
America has been blessed by many brave women who enlisted in the Military after the attack on our country. Many women who enlisted were the granddaughters of the women from the 1950’s who were housewives, or daughters of women from who were part of the women’s rights movement, also known as the women’s liberation movement or a feminist social movement who fought for equal rights and sang along with Helen Reddy, singer, songwriter, author, activist, and actress who famously sang, “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar!
Two Kinds of Women
As we prepare for the celebration of Thanksgiving, I pay … (12 comments)
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dfw: All In A Day's Work We Weave & We Work
- 08/11/21 05:18 AM
This spider (we'll call her Dallas) is a reminder about how important it is to work well. The spider isn't bothered by me or my camera and she does not pay attention to whose watching her or what I'm doing. Dallas stays focused on what needs to be done and continues weaving and spinning a web. What she's weaving is her own creation. Drawing the threads from her own body she stays busy. This is her niche.
As an observer, I'm learning the craft of weaving. Do you see the patterns? She has mastered her craft reminding me creation is all around … (31 comments)
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dfw: Dallas - Commercial Development Economic Development
- 10/07/18 07:21 AM
"A job is the best cure for poverty, and that is why
economic development and job creation has been
my principle focus." --- Luther Strange
Regardless of what type of real estate one buys or sells, all buyers and investors need to pay attention to what's going on in terms of growth and prosperity when choosing the right city, state, and location to live independently, raise a family, build and/or grow your business and your net worth. That's why I attended the 2019 MetroTex Forecast Commercial Development Update on Friday, 10/5/2018. Presenter John Terrell, Vice President Commercial Development, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport speaker is not only wise, … (5 comments)
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dfw: Selling is About Attitude and Accessories
- 12/08/17 07:41 AM
BY PATRICIA FEAGER, 12/8/17
REALTOR® with DFW FINE PROPERTIES
ATTITUDE
Selling a home is really more about "attitude", as so many things in life are. It all begins with cleanliness, functionality, and making your home comfortable enough so others see themselves having what you have now.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories has always been able to make people feel good about that terrific look. Think about the old black and white movies and settings from the 1940’s, a time many buyer or agents weren’t even born. For movie actors back then, it was the Fedora hat, a brimmed hat with pinched crown that effortlessly elevated the height of every man’s head that seemed … (62 comments)
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dfw: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall - SILENCE most deadly of all
- 07/19/17 12:04 PM
by Patricia Feager, 7/19/2017
F/U - CO
This is in F/U (follow-up) to my ActiveRain post written on 11/7/2014, "CO Poisoning, the Silent Killer." By definition carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. For more information look it up and know the signs.
Since last night, qualified contractors and technicians have been working inside and outside my house, installing a new and complete Air Conditioning unit. Still waiting for the Gas Dryer technician... I can't say whether or not I experienced low to moderate levels of CO symptoms, but I can say for about 78 hours I have experienced the following:
Headaches (not normal for me) Fatigue … (10 comments)
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dfw: I Flew The Coop & Soaring at DFW FINE PROPERTIES
- 04/06/17 07:56 PM
Musings by ©Patricia Feager, 4/6/2017
Every day is a new day, and you'll never be able
to find happiness if you don't move on... Carrie Underwood
After 14 years I flew the coop at Keller Williams Realty and soaring higher that I could imagine at DFW FINE PROPERTIES in Southlake, Texas. I am feeling:
FREE FOCUSED FINE AT
Time to open up a new chapter in life, and to explore a larger centre.
--- Lillian Russell
My humble beginnings at my former Real Estate Company were great years. Regrets, I have none but a new beginning changes your perceptions and the long and winding hallway of … (25 comments)
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dfw: Why Won't My House Sell?
- 03/18/17 04:45 AM
©Patricia Feager, 3/18/2017
WHY WON'T MY HOUSE SELL?
Whether it's a new listing or not, sellers want to know why the Agent hasn't sold their house? To be clear, the Listing Agent represents the Seller and is responsible for marketing the property, consulting, communicating, facilitating, negotiating, etc. All of the details and expectations should be spelled out during the listing presentation. To receive an offer, there must be 1) Motivation from the seller to sell; 2) An incentive, urgency, something unique, desirable, a good reason, the right fit, or an encouragement for a buyer to buy.
ISSUES THAT MAY COME UP
Controlling Clinging Clutter Trying … (49 comments)
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dfw: Brands That Have Shaped My life
- 03/03/17 06:55 AM
©Patricia Feager, 3/3/2017
Brands I have come to know, like, and trust outside of the Real Estate Industry and how they have shaped the way I think about my own Real Estate business.
EVEREADY BATTERIES - AN AMERICAN MADE PRODUCT
Invention and innovation have played an important role in the lives of consumers. My perception on consumer products was shaped by personal life experiences, my parents, and their parents. In 1896, Eveready was the first manufacturer to develop dry cell batteries. They reinvented themselves in the late 1950's when they introduced alkaline technology. I was part of the first generation that experienced portable power. Transistor radios … (24 comments)
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dfw: Market Trends for DFW - 2017
- 01/23/17 08:20 AM
by ©Patricia Feager, 1/23/2017
Market changes constantly. Always get a current markeing analysis from your local real estate agent. The information below is based on year 2017.
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Trends for housing is a major factor to know and understand when looking to buy. The economy, your income, and ability to pay on time plays a major role in your decision-making. Don't be confused by National, Local News, or T.V. Shows when it comes to housing. The current market in the Dallas Metroplex is low inventory for residential housing. As of 1/23/2017, it is still a Seller's Market. … (14 comments)
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dfw: What's Hot in DFW
- 07/17/16 07:12 PM
©by Patricia Feager 7/18/2016
Dallas
Located in close proximity to DFW Airport and Love Field, the DFW Metroplex is ideal for people who travel frequently, such as Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aircraft Mechanics, and people who travel for business and/or pleasure. If you’re a City Slicker, Dallas may appeal to you, especially if you like to experience diverse cultural events, entertainment, and the arts. Here you’ll discover the eclectic lifestyle, great opportunities to mix and mingle with like kinds of whatever style you prefer. Dallas Zoo, Dallas Arboretum, American Airlines Dallas, The Arts District, Dallas Convention Center are just a few places to unwind.
Fort … (5 comments)
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dfw: It's a Great and Gloomy Day!
- 10/30/13 01:23 AM
It's a great and gloomy day today, storms are brewing. I am happy!
I woke up this morning without the sound of dogs barking, nor did I have to suffer through the noise of lawnmowers, the sound of grinding tree cutters, or the leaf blowers from neighbors and city landscaping services. In other words, silence comes with cloudy skies. The weatherman for DFW predicted bad weather and people are staying indoors. I love it!
Sunny days in Texas are wonderful; yet gloomy days can get me to lead generate, make phone calls to people who will more than likely answer the phone, get organized, learn … (27 comments)
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dfw: Bold With Passion - Seeking Horse Property
- 09/19/13 09:13 AM
When an out of town Buyer hires me to preview properties I am BOLD WITH PASSION.
If a Buyer is trying to sell their home in another state, they are counting on me to be prepared and to know what they want. A Buyer expects me to have properties that meet their criteria when they arrive. That is why I act BOLDLY WITH PASSION even when I preview without them.
It is better to be an example of boldness against passion than to give insult to a Buyer by sending them listings I did not preview. My buyers are … (29 comments)
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