Aah ... the smell of fresh tar on a hot summer day. Just returned from short, cool visit to New England to be greeted by the stench of hot tar. Repaving Dallas streets in August must be one of the worst jobs around. [where: 75230]
Aug 28, 2009
Aug 26, 2009
Cash for Clunkers - home version
Now here's a Cash for Clunker program I can get excited about!
Since the government is dolling out stimulus money and rebates like its cheese, why not take it into the kitchen? The program is still in the planning stages, but you can bet I'll be taking their trade in offer and recommending it to my clients with older appliances that need updating. The government has set aside about $300 million for rebates to buyers of energy-efficient appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, furnaces, freezers and central air conditioners. Manufacturers say that you should expect to see rebates up to $200. Combine that with a sale from the local store, and it really sweetens the deal on an energy efficient appliance.
[where: 75230]
Labels: home improvement, Pollution, real estate, sellers
Aug 24, 2009
Recycle / Reuse / Donate - this Saturday
The Super Recycling Summer Roundup is this Saturday, August 29th from 10 until 4. One of the drop off sites is the Dallas International School on Churchill Way. Organizations like:
- City of Dallas Recycling Collection Center
- Salvation Army
- Goodwill
- Habitat for Humanity
- Interstate Batteries
- and electronics companies Toshiba, Samsung, Panasonic, etc.
will be on hand to accept items for recycling, reclaiming, reusing and reselling.
They'll take the stuff you don't want or need any more like clothing, books, tires, batteries, furniture, toys, tvs, printers, appliances, etc. They can also take left overs from your remodeling projects like doors, hardware, sinks, tools, etc.
One man's junk is another man's treasure.[where: 75230]
Labels: Dallas, home improvement, North Dallas, Pollution
Aug 22, 2009
Dashboard Cookies
Aug 20, 2009
Real Estate Predictions
Labels: buyers, Dallas, mortgage rates, real estate, sellers
Aug 17, 2009
Staging Tip unique to Dallas
Labels: Dallas, decorating, real estate
Aug 15, 2009
Signs of a Bull Market in North Dallas
If housing inquiries, showings and offers are any indication - the bulls are running (or at least taking a stroll) in Preston Hollow. After a quiet June and July, August looks to be picking up.
In the past week, it seems like properties under $1 million have become even hotter. The phones are ringing, showings are on the rise and investors who have been sitting on the fence are making offers. I recently put 4 properties into escrow. The combination of large home inventory, attractive prices and a rise in buyer confidence = a small uptick in the real estate market. A late rise in sales is certainly better than none. [where: 75230]
Labels: buyers, Dallas, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, real estate, sellers
Aug 11, 2009
signs of a long, hot summer
Normally the advertising signs that pop up in our area are quickly torn down. Seems like these advertisements (from Get Motivated Boot Camp) lasted a little longer than most.
Could they be aimed at tired moms with teens at home that sleep past noon?
Labels: Dallas, North Dallas, signs
Aug 9, 2009
North Dallas donations accepted here
With all the government bailouts, its easy to feel like more than half your income is a donation to someone else.
Labels: North Dallas, Preston Hollow
Aug 7, 2009
Less Than Expected
Today, we've got lots of good news - all less than expected. Less than expected jobs lost in July (247,000 lost ~ 320,000 predicted) Less than expected unemployment rate (unemployment went from 9.5% to 9.4% ~ 9.6% was predicted) Bond yields surges, hitting a 2-month high (more than expected) Mortgage Rates are up a little ... but LESS THAN EXPECTED!
[where: 75230]
Labels: mortgage rates, real estate, statistics
Aug 2, 2009
Own a Texas town
Labels: real estate