Mar 31, 2009
When Florescent Bulbs Burn Out
Labels: Dallas, home improvement, North Dallas, Preston Hollow
Mar 28, 2009
Funny Day at the Office
Labels: North Dallas, Preston Hollow, Realtors
Mar 27, 2009
Mar 26, 2009
Tis the Season - for Real Estate
Labels: buyers, Dallas, North Dallas, real estate, Realtors, sellers, statistics
Mar 22, 2009
Real Estate Market Update
You'll need to pick up a copy of the paper to see the complete run down of the number of home sales by zip codes 75205, 75209, 75220, 75225, 75229 and 75230.
So far in 2009, the average time it took for homes to sell in this area ranged from 68 days to 166 days. The average prices for 2009 have ranged from $271,559 to $1.58 million.
Labels: buyers, Dallas, mortgage rates, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, real estate, Realtors
Mar 21, 2009
Your Home's Value
This view of home values continues to amuse me:
as seen by your buyer:
as seen by the lender:
as seen by your appraiser:
as seen by the Dallas County Tax Assessor's office
[where: 75230]
Labels: home improvement, real estate
Mar 19, 2009
College Visits
Mar 16, 2009
Mar 14, 2009
Beautiful Open House
Labels: buyers, Dallas, North Dallas, PHNHOA, Preston Hollow, real estate, sellers
Mar 12, 2009
Free Smoothies Tomorrow
Just in time for the kids to get out of school for spring break -
Ja need to swing on by for a freebie on Friday.
[where: 75230]
Labels: Dallas, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, Preston Royal
Mar 11, 2009
Make a Good First Impression
You never get a second change to make a good first impression - especially with your home. Potential buyers take about one to two minutes to determine if they like a home or not. If you don't pass the first impression test, they mentally move on to the next property.
It won't matter how fantastic the master bath is, if the buyers don't like the first two or three rooms they see. That's why it is so crucial to make a great first impression by staging your home in the best possible light. Just think of the home selling process like dating. Prince Charming (the homebuyer) is looking for his true love and you are available. The buyer's first visit is like a blind date or a school dance. Sure you normally lounge around in sweats, but not when you're trying to find your perfect match. Spruce the place up, put on your best, and you're more likely to catch their eye. Otherwise, you may end up a wallflower while the other homes are dancing off into happily-ever-after land with their new buyers. Here are a few quick & easy tips to get your home ready for a buyer to fall in love (and put that ring on your finger).
- Completely clean the outside entry and place a new 'Welcome' mat.
- Add fresh mulch to the flower beds
- Make it smell and sound nice. Use plug-in fresheners and turn on soft music. Remember, you want the buyer to fall in love, so turn up the sex appeal.
- Remove bulky furniture to make rooms appear larger. Try to scale back 1/3 of your stuff.
- Clean light fixtures and windows so that they sparkle and shine.
- Pack away all collections (especially religious, political or sports paraphernalia)
- Remove magnets and pictures from refrigerator
- Remove most small appliances from counter tops
- Make the buyers think "I want to live like this."
Labels: decorating, home improvement, real estate, sellers
Mar 9, 2009
Quotes for the Economy
. And kind of creepy, but true ..."I do not think that there is any other quality
so essential to success of any kind
as the quality of perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature."
Labels: real estate
Mar 5, 2009
Mid-Century Chic in North Dallas
The classic Mid-Century Modern style home continues to grow in popularity in North Dallas. What were considered teardown properties 15 years ago are now stylishly being updated to showcase clean lines and handsome design.
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. This beauty is located at 7132 Stonetrail Drive in The Meadows (between Walnut Hill & Royal Lane) and has just gone on the market for a very reasonable $550,000. The updated residence was built by an engineer in 1967 on a 105 x 137 lot with solid pier & beam foundation to stand the test of time. With 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 living areas and a pool, it showcases 3,286 sq feet plus a 448 sq foot cabana with another full bath and outdoor kitchen. Spacious rooms and a gourmet kitchen are the hallmark of this home. Mid-century modern at its best! [where: 75230]
Labels: buyers, Dallas, North Dallas, Preston Hollow, real estate, Realtors, sellers
Mar 3, 2009
What does your book say? Not your facebook.
Mar 1, 2009
Mortgage Rates inching up
Labels: buyers, mortgage rates, real estate