Good natural advice for dealing with mosquitos

http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/05-31-15-texas-farmer-flood-rains-mosquito-control/

Now this is really small

Forget the tiny house, what you need is an ecocapsule http://flip.it/hIF3H

Ideas for a low maintenance yard

14 Creative Ideas for a Lawn-Free Yard http://flip.it/UiQTG

Good Information about the mortgage process

What Mortgage Lenders Look For When You Apply for a Loan http://flip.it/bQEGs

Thinking about a bathroom remodel?

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/homeownersadvice1/item/35110-20150522-bathroom-remodels-on-a-budget

That's a lot of water

35 Trillion Gallons of Water: Texas Rain By the Numbers http://flip.it/1RNPA

Call me when you are ready to buy!

5 Reasons Why 2015 is the Year to Buy a House http://flip.it/N5L95

A unique way to build a home

Sprawling Dallas home is built from 14 shipping containers http://flip.it/vXd3V

Allen, TX Residential Sales Report for April

Sales were up 4% for April in the Allen area. The average sales price increased by 11% while the median sales price climbed by 7%. We continue to see the majority of sales in the upper price ranges. Pending sales were up a strong 12% so we can look forward to May's sales being up. The number of new listings increased by 1% but the active listings fell by 5%. The months of inventory declined to 1.6 months.

Allen has a lot of new construction and about 40% of the active listings are builders new homes.

Sales: 117

Average Sales Price: 325,230

Median Sales Price: 275,000

Pending Sales: 125

New Listings: 179

Active Listings: 203

Months of Inventory: 1.6

Condos and Townhomes:

There are not enough condos and townhomes in the allen Area to generate a meaningful report.

Leases:

Leases climber by 7% in April. The average rent fell 3% as did the median rent. don’t think this is a trend. Just some lower priced units leasing. Pending leases jumped 100%. As in other areas Leases were at a very low level last April causing this April’s numbers to look very large. New leases declined by 13% while the active leases increased by 56%. While this increase did help supply, the months of inventory now sits at 1.3 months. Not much to choose from.

Leases: 46

Average Rent: $1,641

Median Rent: $1,550

Pending Leases: 32

New Listings: 40

Active Listings: 53

Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.  

Like to garden? You might be interested in these Dallas area events

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/home-and-gardening/headlines/20150527-dallas-area-gardening-events.ece

It's a sellers market in the Dallas area

Are you in a buyer's or seller's housing market? http://www.cnbc.com/id/102717549

Things to do with the family

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/arts/headlines/20150528-top-5-family-friendly-events-in-d-fw-may-29-and-beyond.ece

Time is running out to protest your taxes

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/05/28/property-values-way-up-in-north-texas/

It's not too late to catch the 1st concert in the series tonight

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-festivals-events/cool-thursdays-concert-series

500 Million Dollar Home

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/all-this-500-million-house-needs-is-a-buyer/

I may not be able to sell your home for $500 million, but home prices are up.

Call Me.

 Let's Talk!

Marie Walton, ABR,CRS,GRI,SRES
Ebby Halliday, REALTORS

972-816-5197

Women entrepreneurs in Dallas

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/small-business/20150527-female-entrepreneurs-face-challenges-opportunities-in-dallas.ece

Looking for something to do in Dallas this weekend

http://www.guidelive.com/festivals/2015/05/27/5-great-fests-week-reunion-lawn-party-fan-expo-guitar-festival

Help for Texas Flood Victims

https://www.texasrealestate.com/our-impact/index/texas-realtors-relief-fund

Pending home sales up

Pending home sales up 3.4% in April http://www.cnbc.com/id/102713739

Looking for something to do with your kids this summer

7 awesome things to do with your kids during the long Dallas summer http://news360.com/article/294724709

Mortgage Rates Fall

Mortgage rates finally fall, ending 4-week rise http://news360.com/article/294805201

If you are a runner consider this worthy event

http://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/253707/the-most-good-5k-klyde-warren-park-dallas

A Great Time to Visit The Arboretum

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/photos/20150325-photos-gorgeous-cherry-blossoms-in-bloom-at-the-dallas-arboretum.ece

Dallas Area Farmers Markets this Week

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20150526-everything-looking-peachy-for-juicy-harvest.ece

Plano, TX Residential Sales Report for April

Single-Family:

Sales were up a strong 17% in April. The average sales price dropped 2% while the median sales price increased by 11%. Pending sales were flat. New listings increased by 3% but the active listings dropped 13%. The months of inventory fell to 1.1 months.

Sales: 322

Average Sales Price: $353,367

Median Sales Price: $304,120

Pending Sales: 315

New Listings: 453

Active Listings: 347

Months of Inventory: 1.1

Condos and Townhomes:

There are not a lot of condos and townhomes in Plano so these numbers can be volatile.

Sales were up 26%. The average sales price jumped 34% while the median sales price climbed by 28%.  Looks like there were some sales in the upper price ranges that pulled these averages up. Pending sales  were flat. The number of new listings declined by20% and the active listings fell 47%. The months of inventory declined to 0.4 months. It’s really hard to find a condo or townhome in Plano.

Sales: 29

Average Sales Price: $254,600

Median Sales Price: $240,000

Pending Sales: 21

New Listings: 16

Active Listings: 9

Months of Inventory: 0.4

Leases:

Leases were down by 21% in Plano for the month of April. The average rent was up by 5% while the median rent was flat. Pending Leases jumped 100%. New Listings climber by 8% and the active listings increased by 45%. while these increases certainly helps the months of inventory only climbed to 1.4 months. Still hard to find a property.

Leases: 140

Average Rent: $1,930

Median Rent: $1,700

Pending Leases: 92

New Listings: 195

Active Listings: 210

Months of Inventory: 1.4

Information provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.  

No Bubble Here Just Supply/Demand

Latest home price gains far outpace growth in wages and income http://flip.it/RepgW

Some Good Pictures of the Trinity

http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/when-the-trinity-river-turns-mighty-everyone-becomes-a-filmmaker.html/

Lake Highlands/N.E. Dallas Residential Sales Report for April

Single-Family:

Sales fell 17% in April. as we have seen in other areas a lot of the reason sales were down is simply with the extreme shortage of home on the market buyers just can not find a home to buy.

The average sale price climber by 8% while the median sales price rose 4%. Pending sales were also down but only by 1%. The number of new listings dropped 4% and the active listings crashed by 24%. The months of inventory declined to 1.1 months.

Sales: 65

Average Sales Price: $ 343,785

Median Sales Price: $332,500

Pending Sales: 74

New Listings: 97

Active listings: 84

Months of Inventory: 1.1

Condos and Townhouses:

Condo and townhouse sales were up by 8% compared to a year age. The average sales price declined by 5% and the median sales price fell by 14%. this just looks like there were a number of sales in the lower price ranges that pulled the averages down. Pending sales were up by 13% so next month's sales should be up.  The new listings dropped by 5% and the active listings by a whopping 24%. the months of inventory fell to 2.1 months.

Sales: 28

Average Sales Price: $83,418

Median Sales Price: $63,300

Pending Sales: 26

New Listings: 36

Active Listings: 51

Months of Inventory: 2.1

Leases:

Leases fell by 24%. As in single-family the decline is due to the fact that there are very few properties for lease making it difficult to find a suitable property. The average rent increased by 7% while the median rent fell by 16%. It looks like there were several properties that leased in the upper price ranges but the majority were in the lower price ranges. The pending leases were up by 100%. Last April was a very low month for leases. The new listings fell by 24% and the active listings declined by 40%. The months of inventory dropped to 1 month.

Leases: 22

Average Rent: $1,278

Median Rent: $880

Pending Leases: 12

New Listings: 22

Active listings: 30

Months of Inventory: 1

Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.

This will cause problems at first

Home buying: Closing forms to get huge makeover Aug. 1 http://news360.com/article/294266332

Dallas Builders Slowed Because of Rain

Economic Report: New-home sales off to strongest start in seven years http://news360.com/article/294457310

Home Prices Continue to Rise

Home prices in 20 metro cities rise 5% in March http://www.cnbc.com/id/102706593

Jazz up the patio for summer

Houzz: How to Spruce Up Your Patio for Summertime Fun. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwye6w9x8

Dallas Affordable for College Grads

Only one city outranks Dallas in affordability for college graduates http://news360.com/article/294229294

Great Learning Program for Kids

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/park-cities/headlines/20150523-dallas-city-of-learning-launches-second-year-with-klyde-warren-park-event.ece

5 popular stories this week

Props for Plano and a barbershop bar for Deep Ellum top 5 most popular stories this week http://news360.com/article/294119783

A Dinner for a Worthy Preservation Cause in McKinney

http://www.chestnutsquare.org/event1/historic-mckinney-farmers-market-farm-to-table-dinner/

Video of Current Attraction at the Dallas Arboretum

Summer at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden! http://www.wfaa.com/videos/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/2015/05/22/27784335/

A Weekend in Dallas

Dallas: If your image of the city still involves J.R. Ewing, time to revisit http://news360.com/article/294060439

Just Interesting Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show in Pictures http://flip.it/ExyjQ

Need some fruit and veggies

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20150519-collin-county-farmers-market-bursting-with-fun-finds.ece

Another Company moving to The Dallas Area

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2014/12/warren-buffett-could-wind-up-as-the-first-office-tenant-in-the-new-frisco-station.html/

Some Very Odd Homes

25 of the weirdest houses from around the world http://flip.it/JfJi3

Planning a Picnic this Weekend?

With heavy rain forecast in Dallas, holiday plans may be no picnic http://news360.com/article/294082995

Decorating tip

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/homeownersadvice1/item/34995-20150518-decorating-in-black-and-white

Need a Laugh checkout this video

Viral: Plano-based Pizza Hut releases hilarious video warning against the dangers of selfie sticks http://flip.it/HueR0

Good Info about getting a mortgage

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/mortgageadvice1/item/35109-20150522-your-rights-shopping-for-a-mortgage-loan

Good To See Pegasus Back

From shed to showcase, Dallas' original Pegasus spreads its wings once again http://news360.com/article/293861276

Why You Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying From a Builder Part 2

When you retain the services of a real estate agent, their responsibility is to you. That means you have an expert who is looking out for your financial interests, an expert who’s contractually obligated to protect you. An agent can help you navigate the new-construction contract; help you understand how specific clauses, riders, and upgrade options affect you; and make sure you know what you need to before you sign on the dotted line.

Finding the right model and picking out your upgrades is the fun part. Once you’re ready to sign the contract, an agent can work on your behalf to negotiate the terms, from upgrade options to financing and closing costs.

Signing the contract with the builder is just the first step in the process. There will be several more meeting with the builder. You will need to line up financing, work with the title company. there may be inspection throughout the construction. An agent can manage that process and can accompany you on inspections to insure you are not missing anything at each construction milestone.

Another Company Moving to Dallas

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/information-firm-corelogic-eyes-moving-1800-workers-to-new-dallas-building.html/

Art Exhiblts this Weekend

I found this on Dallas Observer http://www.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/archives/2015/05/20/5-art-exhibitions-for-your-weekend

Not in the Dallas Area

Existing home sales unexpectedly drop in April http://www.cnbc.com/id/102698093

Dallas Area Just Keeps Growing

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20150520-population-gain-in-dallas-fort-worth-is-eye-popping-census-figures-show.ece

Looking for something to do Memorial Day weekend?

http://frontrow.dmagazine.com/2015/05/8-ways-to-celebrate-memorial-day-weekend-in-dallas/

Blast from the Past

Ranch houses, churches and drive-ins: 10 retro postcards from Dallas' past http://news360.com/article/293637725

Why you need a real estate agent when buying from a builder Part 1

Why you need a real estate agent when buying from a builder  Part 1

You've decided to buy a new home. You are going to build that dream home you have always wanted from the ground up. Pickout the lot, the plan, interior finishes, and upgrades. This is an exciting time, but it is also serious business.

You head out to the subdivision you have heard is the new place to be and walk into the builder's model. You are greeted by the sales rep. Builder’s reps provide a valuable service. They can explain differences between models and floorplans. Help you pick out a lot. Talk about upgrades and financing and write the offer for you.

There is one thing that you need to remember. The rep is not a licenced real estate agent. The Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors does not apply to this person nor does any State licensing laws and regulations.This person is an employee of the builder and represents the builder. NOT YOU!

Real estate agents are a trusted source for real estate information and can help home buyers navigate the complex home-buying process. A Buyer’s Representation Agreement with your agent r ensures the buyer that his or her agent will represent the interests of the buyer alone and not the seller.

Part 2 tomorrow.

Hope this series is accurate Texas Rising

http://www.kvue.com/story/news/state/2015/05/19/new-mini-series-marks-new-beginning-for-alamo/27605245/

Looking for a food truck in Dallas?

http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2015/05/19/dallas-food-truck-schedule-may-19-may-25/

DSO Free Concert

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/richardson-lake-highlands/headlines/20150519-dso-to-give-free-memorial-day-concert-at-flag-pole-hill.ece

A worthy cause in McKinney

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/mckinney/headlines/20150519-rodney-atkins-concertin-mckinney-to-benefit-wounded-vet.ece

Plano is the most affordable place to live

This Dallas suburb is America's most affordable place to live http://news360.com/article/293408296
#realestate #plano

Rains have delayed starts in the Dallas area

Spring rebound may be in the cards after all http://www.cnbc.com/id/102691148

#realestate #newconstruction

Good News for Builders

US housing starts, permits surge in April http://www.cnbc.com/id/102690006
#realestate #newconstruction #homebuilder

Free Events this Week

http://www.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/archives/2015/05/18/5-free-culture-events-to-put-some-sunshine-in-your-week

#cultureevents #dallas

Save some money this weekend

Memorial Day weekend in Texas includes sales tax holiday on energy-saving appliances http://flip.it/9EiXV

#energysavings #greenenergy

Another reason to move to Dallas

America's Most Business-Friendly Cities: Dallas: America's friendliest city for business http://news360.com/article/293159796

#realestate #dallas

Summer at the Arboretun

http://www.dallasobserver.com/events/summer-at-the-arboretum-4282063/
#dallas #entertainment

Frisco Outdoor Aquatic Center opening delayed, spray parks open

Frisco Outdoor Aquatic Center opening delayed, spray parks open

#frisco #waterpark

Richardson, TX Residential Sales Report For April

Single-Family:

Sales were off by 2% in April. Not a shortage of buyers. Just that buyers can not find a home to purchase due to the very small inventory. The average sales price rose 6% and the median sale price climbed by 9%. Very few sales of homes in the lower price ranges. Pending sales were up by 7%. We saw an increase of 11% in the number of new listings while the active listings were up by 6%. while this is good news, it only increased the months of inventory to 0.9 months.

Sales: 103

Average Sales Price: $230,707

Median Sales Price: $215,000

Pending Sales: 109

New Listings: 144

Active Listings: 89

Months of Inventory: 0.9

Condos and Townhouses:

Condo and townhouse sales were down by 7%. The average sales price declined by 5% while the median sales price increased by 10%. Pending sales jumped by 31%. the number of new listings increases by 129%. The active listings rose by 18%. These increases caused the months of inventory to climb to 2.5 months. Still a tight market.

Sales: 13

Average Sales Price: $100,617

Median Sales Price: $98,250

Pending Sales: 17

New Listings: 32

Active Listings: 33

Months of inventory: 2.5

Leases:

Leasing activity remains strong with the number of leases up by 26%. The average rent was up by 1% while the median rent increased by 2%. The pending leases jumped 182%. Last April was a slow month for leases. The new listings increased by 2% and the active listings fell by 3%. The months of inventory now stands at 1 months making it difficult to find a property to lease.

Leases: 44

Average Rent: $1,500

Median Rent: $1,450

Pending Leases: 31

New Listings: 51

Active Listings: 37

Months of Inventory: 1

Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.

#realestate #richardson #homesforsale

What you favorite web site looked like 20 years ago

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/technology/2015/05/08/old-websites/index.html Shared from CNNMoney
#tech #web

Home builders less optimistic

Home builders less optimistic as consumers 'cautious' http://www.cnbc.com/id/102686883

#realestate #newhomes

How good are you at US history

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/05/15/think-youd-pass-u-s-history-101-heres-your-chance-to-prove-it/?utm_source=TheBlaze.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=story&utm_content=think-youd-pass-u-s-history-101-heres-your-chance-to-prove-it

#history #ushistory

Everything old is new again

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/home-and-gardening/headlines/20150515-wallpaper-experiences-a-classy-revival.ece

#realestate #homedecore

This is Incredible

http://dallas.suntimes.com/dal-sports/7/75/118352/blind-pole-vaulter-wins-bronze-texas-high-school-championships

#sports #trackandfield

Downtown Cycling Event Today

Uptown Ciclovia @ Klyde Warren Park in Dallas http://flip.it/6CfvO
#dallas #cycling

Best Neighborhoods in the DFW area

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/best-neighborhoods/

#realestate @dallas

Best Neighborhood to Live In Far North Dallas

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/best-neighborhoods/20150515-best-dallas-fort-worth-neighborhoods-far-north-dallasprestonwood.ece

#realestate #dallas #farnorthdallas

Best Neighborhoods to Live In Plano

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/best-neighborhoods/20150515-best-dallas-fort-worth-neighborhoods-no.-7-east-plano.ece

#realestate #plano

A different Take on the Incas

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/2015/05/incas_-_the_original_hipsters.php

@dma @dallas #museum

Property Taxes Going Up!

Dallas County's preliminary property values jump more than 12 percent http://news360.com/article/292938935
#realestate #dallas #propertytaxes

Music Food Fun in Richardson

http://www.wildflowerfestival.com/IPhone/iWebKit5.04/Framework/indexMobile.html

#concert #richardson #event

First Time Home Buyers Missing

Housing by the numbers: Something is weird http://www.cnbc.com/id/102682571

#realestate

International Museum Day

 http://www.dallasobserver.com/events/international-museum-day-4282076/

#Dallas

Drought is Over

http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/its-official-dallas-drought-has-been-busted-for-now-anyway.html/

#dallas

Far North Dallas Residential Sales Report for April

Single-Family:

Sales were up by 19% in April. The average sale price declined by 2% while the median sale price was up by 2%. Nothing really going on with those numbers. Pending sales climbed by 18% so we can anticipate a strong May sales number. The number of new listings fell by 9% and the active listings dropped by 15%. Bad news for buyers. Months of inventory declined to 1.5 months.

Sales: 115

Average Sales Price: $409,845

Median Sales Price: $356,230

Pending Sales: 109

New Listings: 157

Active Listings: 157  I know that looks strange but that is what the report says.

Months of Inventory: 1.5

Condos and Townhouses:

Condo and townhouses sales fell by 9% but that did not stop the average sales price from jumping 20% and the median sales price by 16%. Looks like some sales on the upper price ranges pulling these numbers up. Pending sales were up a modest 2%. The number of new listings declined by10% and the active listings by43%. there is now only a 1 months supply on the market.

Sales: 40

Average Sales Price: $157,302

Median Sales Price: $115,950

Pending Sales: 44

New Listings: 53

Active listings: 45

Months of inventory: 1

Leases:

Leases jumped by 27%. The average rent  increased a slight 1% and the median rent fell by 14%. Looks like we had some properties lease in the lower price ranges. Pending leases climber by 86%. As in other areas last April was a slow months for leases. New listings dropped by 27% and active listings by 24%. There is now a 1.3 month supply.

Leases: 52

Average Rent: $1,670

Median Rent: $1,550

Pending Leases: 26

New Listings: 43

Active Listings: 58

Months of Inventory: 1.3

Information provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.

#realestate #dallas #homesforsale

Lots of things to do this weekend

http://www.guidelive.com/festivals/2015/05/13/5-great-fests-week-wildflower-fork-cork-main-street

Free concert in McKinney

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/mckinney/headlines/20150513-outdoor-cultural-music-series-kicks-off-saturday-in-mckinney.ece

#mckinney #music

Dallas Area Farmers Markets

http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20150512-fresh-local-goodness-is-easy-to-find-this-season.ece

#dallas #farmersmarkets

Interest rates rising

Weekly mortgage applications fall 3.5% as rates rise http://www.cnbc.com/id/102673397

#realestate #homesforsale

Vote for your favorite restaurant

10 Dallas Restaurant of the Year nominees compete for culinary supremacy http://news360.com/article/292294419

#dallas #restaurant

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for April

Single-Family:

Sales were up by 7% in April compared to a year ago. The average sales price increased by 8% while the median sales price jumped 14%. This disparity is indicative of a market where the largest number of sales are taking place in the upper price ranges. Pending sales were up a healthy 14% so we can look forward to May sales being up. The number of new listings climbed by 5% but as in months past the active listings declined by 15%. The months of inventory now stands at 2.7 months.

Sales: 8,232

Average Sales Price: $264,307

Median Sales Price: $207,000

Pending Sales: 8,700

New Listings: 12,245

Active Listings: 17,436

Months of Inventory: 2.7

Condos and Townhouses:

Condo and townhouse sales increased by 13%. The average sales price jumped 16% while the median sales price was up by 11%. Pending sales climber by 15%. The number of new listings was up by 1% but there was a sharp decline of 23% in the number of active listings. The months of Inventory fell to 2.3 months.

Sales: 614

Average Sales Price: $224,889

Median Sales Price: $179,100

Pending sales: 578

New Listings: 772

Active Listings: 1,060

Months of Inventory: 2.3

Leases:

Leases increased 1% in April. The average rent increased 6% and the median rent by 7%. Pending leases climbed by 140%. This is coming off a low base last year. New Listings were up a slight 2% while active listings were flat.

Leases: 2,946

Average Rent: $1,632

Median Rent: $1,500

Pending Leases: 1,772

New Listings: 3,214

Active Listings: 3,085

Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.

#realestate #dallas

Real Estate Tips for Buyers

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/mortgageadvice1/item/34827-20150508-using-gifts-for-down-payments

#realestate

1st Quarter Texas Housing Report

The link below will take you to the 1st quarter Housing Report for the major cities in Texas.

https://www.texasrealestate.com/uploads/files/general-files/TQHR-2015-Q1.pdf

#realestate #texas

How about a small place in England

Lady Violet's Downton Abbey home for sale for $6M http://www.cnbc.com/id/102667584

All time record home prices

North Texas median home prices fly above $200,000 http://news360.com/article/292102256
#realestate #dallas

Very few homes for sale

Why homebuyers face a tough spring http://www.cnbc.com/id/102667023
#realestate #dallas

Get ready for a tax increase

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/collin-county/headlines/20150504-collin-countys-property-values-jump-nearly-11-to-almost-100b.ece

Property Taxes

Watchdog: Are owners of Dallas' biggest mansions undertaxed? http://news360.com/article/291901865

#propertytaxes

Home Design Tips

http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/homeownersadvice1/item/34826-20150508-more-home-design-trends-that-arent-so-cool

For Mother's Day

9 easy and luxurious ways to step up Mother's Day breakfast in bed http://news360.com/article/291752469

Everything is better in Texas

Damn near all the best places to buy a home are in Texas - including Dallas http://news360.com/article/291749890

Just sold!

              I just represented the buyers of this lovely home in Frisco.
                               I can help you find the home of your dreams!
                                         Give me a call at 972-816-5197

Another reason to buy a home!

As more rent, the wealth gap widens http://www.cnbc.com/id/102658770

Frisco, TX Residential Sales Report for March

Single-Family:

Sales were flat in the Frisco area in March. The average sales price increased by 5% while the median sales price climber by 8%. As in most other areas of the Metroplex, buyers are having a hard time finding houses to purchase due to the shortage of inventory.

The pending sales increased by 8%. There was a 9% increase in new listings and a 2% increase in the active listings. A little over 60% of the active listings in MLS are builder’s new homes. The months of inventory now stands at 1.4 months.

Sales: 313

Average Sales Price: $383,025

Median Sales Price: $346,560

Pending Sales : 322

New Listings: 424

Active Listings: 462

Months of Inventory: 1.4

Condos and Townhouses:

There are not enough condos and townhouses in Frisco to justify a report.

Leases:

Leases were up by 34% in March. The average rent increases by 7% and the median rent by 5%. Pending leases jumped 126%. New listings were up by 31%. Active listings increases by 59%. While the months of inventory did increase, we still only have a 1.4 months supply for rent.

Leases: 153

Average Rent: $1,997

Median Rent: $1,840

Pending Leases: 88

New listings: 202

Active Listings: 207

Months of inventory: 1.4

Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.

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