Some ideas for ways to add movement to a room
Monday, August 31, 2015
Skyrocketing rent prices force locals to make major cuts in these areas
Renting in Dallas and Fort Worth comes at a high cost — and we're not just talking about the skyrocketing prices.
Carrollton/Farmers Branch Residential Sales Report for July
Single-Family:Sales were up a strong 19% in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch area in July. The average sales price increases by 10% while the median sales price rose by 19%. Sales continue to be concentrated in the upper price ranges. The pending sales jumped by 36% so we can look forward to a good August report. The number of new listings increased by 9% buy the active listings fell by 11%. The months of inventory declined to 1.5 months.
Sales: 242
Average Sales Price: $262,868
Median Sales Price: $233,000
Pending Sales: 222
New Listings: 259
Active Listings: 237
Months of Inventory: 1.5
Leases:
The leasing market increased by 22%. The average rent was up by 3% and the median rent increases by 4%. Pending leases were up sharply. The number of new listings rose 17% and the number of active listings was up by 13%. However, this month increased the months of inventory to 1.1 months. Not much to chose from.
Leases: 68
Average Rent: $1,712
Median Rent: $ 1,650
Pending Leases: 47
New Listings: 83
Active Listings: 54
Months of Inventory: 1.1
Information provided by The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.
Homebuilders call new labor law ruling crippling
Homebuilders are balking at a new labor law ruling that puts them on the hook for issues involving millions of subcontractors. Roofers, plumbers, electricians, framers are just some of the 25 categories of subcontractors used to build a home. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could, in some cases, now deem them "joint employees" of the homebuilders.
How to get every possible discount at the 2015 State Fair of Texas
The 2015 State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on Friday, September 25. Smart fairgoers are on the hunt for any discounts or deals they can find to save a little cash.
Where apartment construction is hottest
Single-family home construction made a strong move higher in July, but it was not enough to reverse a new dynamic in today's housing market; multifamily construction and demand are leading the recovery. After a decade of under building apartments, cranes are scattering city skylines, and the numbers are truly staggering.
Dessert won big at the 2015 Texas Big Tex Choice Awards, the annual fried-food contest hosted by the State Fair of Texas.
Signs Indicate No Drop-Off for Home Sales
It appears existing-home sales won't drop off at the end of the summer, as sales contracts rose modestly in July, reflecting an overall upward trend for the past seven months, according to National Association of REALTORS® data.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Dallas' most mind-blowing art installation invites you to join in
Aurora, the massive multimedia art exhibit that blew Dallas minds in 2013, would like you to contribute to its next iteration, returning to downtown Dallas on October 16.
Global Market Volatility Pushes Mortgage Rates Lower
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS ), showing average fixed mortgage rates falling to their lowest levels since May of this year amid substantial and ongoing global volatility out of China.
5 Things People (Almost Always) Forget When Designing Their Living Room
There's the picking out of the sofa. Choosing chairs. Deciding on a credenza. Arguing over where the television should go. There's waffling over rug color and size. And there's considering whether you should paint or wallpaper. But there are also a handful of things to think about that most people tend to forget when first setting up their living room.
Homeowner's Insurance Went Up?
You probably know that your credit score affects a lot of things, from your ability to qualify for a good mortgage rate to your employability. But did you know it also affects your homeowner’s insurance rates?
Saturday, August 29, 2015
A Place in the Sun: Google’s Project Sunroof Helps Homeowners Embrace Solar
Just Google it. A new tool we never knew we needed has just rolled out from deep within the goat-maintainedGoogleplex. Project Sunroof, engineered by East Coast Googler Carl Elkin, proves to solar-skeptical homeowners that solar power is attainable, affordable and practical. And who wouldn’t trust the all-knowing Google?
How Legit is That Listing?
Every day, dishonest people around the world get on the Web and post bogus listings on popular housing sites like Craigslist, Trulia and Zillow. In addition to wasting time considering these counterfeit offers, house hunters and prospective renters can lose thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars.
Friday, August 28, 2015
“A” is for art
Enjoy works of art in sculpture, photography, metalworking and many other visual arts forms at THE ARTS Faculty Exhibition Aug. 31 to Oct. 7 at THE ARTS gallery at Collin College’s Spring Creek Campus. A reception is planned from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the gallery.
What It Costs to Buy a Home
It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time move-in fees to ongoing monthly expenses.
Pending home sales rose just 0.5% in July
U.S. home buyer demand remained steady in July, although consumers did not react significantly to easing mortgage rates.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Five great fests this week: Reunion Lawn Party, Water Balloon Wars and more
http://www.guidelive.com/festivals/2015/08/26/five-great-fests-week-reunion-lawn-party-water-balloon-wars
Even if the weather doesn't always act as if it knows, summer really is coming to an end. You might as well cool down at this monthly summer lawn party near the base of Reunion Tower one last time this season.
If that's not your thing then you have four other events to choose from!
Even if the weather doesn't always act as if it knows, summer really is coming to an end. You might as well cool down at this monthly summer lawn party near the base of Reunion Tower one last time this season.
If that's not your thing then you have four other events to choose from!
Top 6 Home Buyer Concerns
Rising home prices tops the list of home buyer concerns this year, a shift from last year when nearly half of buyers said their chief concern was the limited number of homes for-sale
A Break-the-Rules Guide to Living Room Design
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-break-the-rules-guide-to-living-room-design-219078
Sometimes the best rooms are the ones that throw all the rules right out the window! Down with cookie-cutter rooms that all follow the same formula. These rooms prove you can follow your own path and still have a stylish space
Sometimes the best rooms are the ones that throw all the rules right out the window! Down with cookie-cutter rooms that all follow the same formula. These rooms prove you can follow your own path and still have a stylish space
Here's how much Dallas' top suburbs will grow in the next 15 years
http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/08-27-15-north-texas-suburbs-population-growth-lawn-
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As population numbers continue to soar in Dallas, many people are making the move out of the metropolis proper, trading in the city life for the suburb life.
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As population numbers continue to soar in Dallas, many people are making the move out of the metropolis proper, trading in the city life for the suburb life.
State Fair of Texas kingpin Fletcher's does the unthinkable with new corny dog for 2015
Fletcher's, the original food vendor at the State Fair of Texas, will debut an exciting new product for the 2015 fair that heeds a major trend in dining: a veggie corn dog.Fle
Cheap Remodeling Ideas That Add Elegance
6 Asian grocery stores in D-FW you need to visit, like, today
Asian grocery stores outdo Kroger and Walmart when it comes to diverse goods. I mean, where else can I pick up Cinnamon Toast Crunch, instant ramen, bok choy, dragonfruit, cow tongue and strawberry-flavored Pocky after a warm bowl of pho at the in-store food court?
Frisco, TX Residential Sales Report
Single-Family:Sales were up by 2% in July as compared to a year ago. The average sales price climber by 10% while the median sales price rose by 12%. Part of the price increase as in other areas is caused by sales being skewed to the upper price ranges. Pending sales jumped up by 39% so we can count on a good August report. The number of new listings increased by a healthy 30% and the active listings by 22%. While it's great to see the supply increase, this only moved the months of inventory to 2 months. Still a very low supply.
Sales: 463
Average Sales Price: $386,433
Median Sales Price: $345,000
Pending Sales: 416
New Listings: 565
Active Listings: 647
Months of Inventory: 2
Leases:
Leases increased by 6% in August. The average rent rose by 2% and the median rent by 3%.
Pending leases were up by 186%. The new listings fell by 1% but the active listings rose by 34%.
The months of Inventory climbed to q.6 months. It's tough to find a good rental property in Frisco.
Leases: 235
Average Rent: $2,036
Median Rent: $1,850
Pending Leases: 160
New Listings: 285
Active Listings: 258
Months of Inventory: 1.6
Information provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The Rustic Kitchen
We love the look of a rustic kitchen — and it's a style that's gained a great deal of popularity in recent years. What's interesting is that we're starting to see the emergence of something we're calling 'new rustic': kitchens that strike a balance between uber-minimal and country cozy
Farmers Market Report
If you live in the northwest section of the Dallas area, Four Seasons Markets’ new Carrollton location is a Sunday oasis.
Housing demand to surge over next 10 years
The Mortgage Bankers Association believes that between 13.9 and 15.9 million additional households will be formed by 2024, making the next decade one of the strongest in housing in U.S. history
How well do you understand your credit score? Take this quiz
The world of credit scores if often misunderstood, which is not a good thing since it plays a decent role in whether or not you will qualify for a mortgage.
Labor Day discounts at Dallas Arboretum
During Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to 7, admission to the Dallas Arboretum is significantly discounted to $5 per person including admission to the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. Labor Day weekend tickets must be purchased at the gate in order to receive this special offer.
Fannie Mae just made it easier to get a mortgage
The government is once again expanding access to credit in an effort to capture a wider audience by making homeownership more available through Fannie Mae’s latest update.
The Secret Behind DFW's Job-Creating Machine
Texans tout their state’s prowess in creating jobs, with good reason.
Carrollton gives approval for indoor soccer complex with six full-sized fields
Carrollton City Council gave final approval for the fifth Blue Sky Sports Center location at its Aug. 4 meeting.
Dallas-Fort Worth 'burbs totally dominate latest list of healthiest housing markets
It's an encouraging time to buy a home in North Texas, according to WalletHub, as six of the top 10 spots for 2015's Healthiest Housing Markets are located right here in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
5 Vintage Interiors that Have Stood the Test of Time
Flip through a design magazine from 25 or 15 or even five years ago, and chances are you'll see a lot of interiors that look more than a little bit dated. What's trendy in one era (shag carpeting, avocado appliances, supergraphics) can seem downright odd in another. But every once in a while, in the midst of a deep dive into interiors from times past, I'll see a space from a past era that seems strangely current.
Homeowner’s insurance costs twice as much with poor credit
Homeowners with poor credit pay exactly twice as much for homeowner’s insurance as people with excellent credit, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com study.
Aurora taps 80 artists to create installations for downtown Dallas’ 2015 Arts District extravaganza
http://artsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/08/aurora-taps-80-artists-to-create-installations-for-downtown-dallas-2015-arts-district-extravaganza.html/
For one night, every two years, Aurora makes a promise: To transform downtown Dallas “into an open-air, urban playground of new media art: light, video, sound, performance and projection on an unprecedented scale.”
For one night, every two years, Aurora makes a promise: To transform downtown Dallas “into an open-air, urban playground of new media art: light, video, sound, performance and projection on an unprecedented scale.”
McKinney, TX Residential Sales Report for July
Single-Family:
Sales were of by 13% in McKinney as compared to a year ago. Several of the other northern suburbs had either small increases or declining sales in July. Due to the large amount of new construction in these areas, I believe that these declines are due to builders just not being able to meet the demand in a timely manor. The average sales price rose by 7% while the median sales price increased by 6%.
Pending sales climbed by 7%. The number of new listings increased by 7% but the active listings were flat. The months of inventory remained at 1.7 months. Not much of a supply.
Sales: 286
Average Sales: Price: $299,311
Median Sales Price: $ 270,750
Pending Sales: 288
New Listings: 383
Active Listings: 389
Months of Inventory: 1.7
Leases:
Leases were down by 3%. The average rent was flay and the median rent fell by 2%. Really nothing much changing. Pending leases jumped 183%. The new listings declined by 5% and the active listings dropped by 8%. The months of inventory remains very tight at 1.1 months.
Leases: 112
Average Rent: $1,722
Median Rent: $1,650
Pending Leases: 79
New Listings: 146
Active Listings: 97
Months of Inventory: 1.1
Information provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M.
Wet Bars, Hot Tubs, and More: What Home Feature Rules in Your State?
Sitting in a covered patio sipping cocktails after a refreshing dip in the pool, Texans may wonder what kind of house their Delaware compatriots live in. Are they chilling in their master rooms? Cowering in their storm shelters? Swinging on their gazebos?
SECURE YOUR HOME WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY WHILE ON A BUDGET
http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/homeownersadvice1/item/37622-20150821-secure-your-home-with-cutting-edge-technology-while-on-a-budget
A burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds and a property crime every 3.5 seconds, according to the FBI. In addition, Safeguard the World reports that homes without security systems are up to 300 percent more likely to be broken into. Fortunately home security products and apps help deter burglars and stop them in their tracks.
A burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds and a property crime every 3.5 seconds, according to the FBI. In addition, Safeguard the World reports that homes without security systems are up to 300 percent more likely to be broken into. Fortunately home security products and apps help deter burglars and stop them in their tracks.
US new home sales rebound in July, supply improves
New U.S. single-family home sales rose a bit less than expected in July, but the trend pointed to housing market strength that should underpin economic growth for the rest of the year.
Home price growth edges up in June: S&P/Case-Shiller
Denver, San Francisco, and Dallas again experienced the biggest year-over-year home appreciation among the 20 cities with price increases of 10.2 percent, 9.5 percent and 8.2 percent, respectively.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Fall festival season in Dallas-Fort Worth just doesn't let up.
Fall festival season in Dallas-Fort Worth just doesn't let up. Want proof? Here are 30 great fests to try.
Developers take modern achitecture to new heights in Turtle Creek
http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/08-20-15-ltd-edition-no-2025-new-highrise/
Residential tower building power player Great Gulf has set its eyes on Turtle Creek for its next high-rise condo project. The 20-story, 100-unit residential project has been in the works for years but the company says it's almost time to put the hammer to the nail.
Residential tower building power player Great Gulf has set its eyes on Turtle Creek for its next high-rise condo project. The 20-story, 100-unit residential project has been in the works for years but the company says it's almost time to put the hammer to the nail.
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Renters are looking to leave New York, Chicago for Dallas.
Renters are looking to leave New York, Chicago for Dallas. Start spreading the news. They’re leaving today…for North Texas
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Case-Shiller: Ease-Off in Home Prices The foot on the gas is letting up.