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A blog about residential real estate in the Dallas area including Far North Dallas, Richardson, , Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Celina Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Garland, and Wylie.
Monday, February 29, 2016
The Perfect App for Home Buyers on the Go
The Perfect App for Home Buyers in North Texas
Today’s home buyers are increasingly mobile and we’re dedicated to meeting their needs while they’re on the go. Download our app and don't forget to enter Marie Walton as your preferred agent.
The Essential Real Estate Lessons I Learned From Stephen King
The Essential Real Estate Lessons I Learned From Stephen King
Yep, that's right. Stephen King is our real estate spirit guide.
Here is why the DFW job market continues to sizzle
Dallas Job Market Sizzles
Even as the national economy and the financial markets gyrate, the Dallas-Fort Worth jobs market remains hot.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
6 Killer Kitchen & Bath Trends Coming Your Way in 2016
6 Killer Kitchen & Bath Trends Coming Your Way in 2016
Take a look at the design trends that will be shaping your kitchen and baths in the years to come.
Bold on a Budget: 10 Really Interesting Things You Can Do With Plain White Tile
Bold on a Budget: 10 Really Interesting Things You Can Do With Plain White Tile
It can a bit disheartening, to say the least, when you get to the point in a kitchen or bath renovation when it's time to choose the tile.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
The Designer Trick That's Going To Take Your Dining Room to the Next Level
The Designer Trick That's Going To Take Your Dining Room to the Next Level
We spotted two dining rooms with a sophisticated designer decorating trick that anyone can do in their home, no matter the style.
Learn About Toe Kicks, Goosenecks, and Other Cool Kitchen Terms
Learn About Toe Kicks, Goosenecks, and Other Cool Kitchen Terms
Whether you’re looking to buy a home or renovate the one you already own, here are the essential kitchen features you’ll be glad to know by name.
Spring Buying Season is Starting Early!
Looks like the groundhog was right, Spring is coming early and buyers are looking and buying.
Friday, February 26, 2016
7 Awesome Features That (Surprise!) Might Make Your House Harder to Sell
7 Awesome Features That (Surprise!) Might Make Your House Harder to Sell
Ahhhh, you’ve finally found your dream home. Right?
How to Visit Dallas Like a Celebrity
How to Visit Dallas Like a Celebrity
Here's where local celebrities of all kinds eat, drink, play, and stay.
Today's Homeowners Want Maximum Value With Minimal Upkeep
Today's Homeowners Want Maximum Value With Minimal Upkeep
There is increased interest and activity in the home improvement industry.
For housing market, "2016 will be best year in a decade,"
2016 will be best year in a decade
U.S. home sales in 2016 will hit their highest levels since the bubble year of 2006
So You Wanna Sell Your House? Step 8: Head to Closing
So You Wanna Sell Your House? Step 8: Head to Closing
The good news: You're almost home free (or free of your home in this case).
Thursday, February 25, 2016
13 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tackling a Renovation
13 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tackling a Renovation
No one knows you better than yourself, so to get the remodel you truly want, consider these questions first
JM Gallery presents Diana Antohe and Michael Sutton: Illumination opening reception
JM Gallery presents Diana Antohe and Michael Sutton: Illumination opening reception
Photo courtesy of JM Gallery
To celebrate its first anniversary, JM Gallery presents a collection of abstract, multilayered vistas by Michael Sutton and Diana Antohe that appear familiar yet exotic.
Dallas Blooms: The Artistry in Nature
Dallas Blooms: The Artistry in Nature
The largest floral festival in the Southwest, Dallas Blooms returns with the theme ”The Artistry in Nature” featuring renowned sculptor Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors Bronze Statue exhibit on display throughout the garden
New Frisco mixed-use development will have retail, apartments and commercial
New Frisco mixed-use development will have retail, apartments and commercial
The 83-acre mixed-use development is on the south side of U.S. 380 and west of the tollway. (Rudman Partnership)
This one is at the north end of the city.
Frisco TX Residential Sales Report for January
The Frisco Market was jumping in January!
Single-Family:
Sales jumped 34% in January as compared to a year ago. The average sales price was flat and we saw a small decline of 2% in the median sales price. Just some monthly gyrations in the sales. Pending sales also took a jump of 35% so it looks like February's sales numbers will be good. There was a very nice increase of 29% in the new listings and an 11% increase in the number of active listings. With these increases the months of inventory rose to 1.4 months. 6 months is a balances supply so we can say that it's still very much a Seller's Market in Frisco.
Sales: 219
Average Sales Price: $371,344
Median Sales Price: 330,000
Pending Sales: 269
New Listings: 359
Active Listings: 468
Months of Inventory: 1.4
If you live in the Frisco area and would like a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) on your home delivered to your email in just a few minutes, then click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Mortgage lenders launch programs to turn more renters into homeowners
Mortgage lenders launch programs to turn more renters into homeowners
So you say you want to buy a home but you’re locked out of the market because you don’t have enough money for a down payment.
Ouch! New home sales fall sharply in January
Ouch! New home sales fall sharply in January
New U.S. single-family home sales tumbled in January from a 10-month high as sales in the West region plunged, but the overall housing market recovery remains intact.
Billionaire Mark Cuban: ‘North Texas is easily one of the best places for entrepreneurs to start’
“North Texas, for 1,000 reasons, is easily one of the best places for entrepreneurs to get started,”
Case-Shiller: Dallas-area December home price gains the largest in almost 2 years
Case-Shiller: Dallas-area December home price gains the largest in almost 2 years
Dallas-area home prices posted another lofty gain in the latest nationwide comparison.
McKinney TX Residential Sales Report for January
Every category was up in January!
Single Family:
Sales increased by 4% as compared to a year ago. The average sales price rose 4% while the median sales price was up by 9%. Pending sales to a big 31% jump so we can say that February will see positive sales numbers. A 30% rise in the new listings helped the active listings climb by 27%. However, these increases only managed to raise the months of inventory number to 1.3 months. A 6 month supply is traditionally considered a balanced market so you can see that we are tipped heavily to the Seller's side.
Sales: 157
Average Sales Price: $296,613
Median Sales Price: $279,000
Pending Sales: 180
New Listings: 236
Active Listings: 300
Months of Inventory: 1.3
If you live in the McKinney area and would like a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) on your home delivered to your email in just a few minutes, then click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Deep in the art of Texas: Dallas' dueling creative warriors
Dallas' dueling creative warriors
DTOX will introduce you to insane murals like this ode to the Mavs, among many others.
Photo: WWW.THEJEROD.COM
It’s high noon in Dallas and there’s fixin’ to be a shootout.
Owners clueless about home equity:
Owners clueless about home equity:
Despite three years of a solid recovery in home prices, a surprising number of homeowners don't realize what they've gained.
Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Rise to Second-Highest Since 2007
Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Rise to Second-Highest Since 2007
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in January to the second-highest pace since early 2007, indicating the industry will keep prospering
US home prices rise 5.7% in Dec: S&P/Case-Shiller
US home prices rise 5.7% in Dec: S&P/Case-Shiller
Home prices in major metropolitan areas continued to rise in December, though the gains came in slightly behind expectations.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Top North Texas builders lay out all the trendy home features for 2016
Top North Texas builders lay out all the trendy home features for 2016
Photo by Shoot2Sell Photography
We asked some of the top homebuilders in North Texas to take a break from their busy schedules (and boy are they busy) to give us their predictions for 2016 homebuilding trends.
Dallas declared one of the best U.S. cities to buy a home this year
Dallas declared one of the best U.S. cities to buy a home this year
Looking to make a big housing investment this year? According to Forbes, you’re in the right place.
Looking to make a big housing investment this year? According to Forbes, you’re in the right place.
Should You Buy Or Build A Home?
Should You Buy Or Build A Home?
While the home-buying process involves a number of important choices, one of the very first decisions buyers need to make is whether to shop for an existing home or build a new one. Each path has its advantages and disadvantages. Here's a look at both sides.
Thinking of Selling? 5 Reasons You Shouldn't For Sale By Owner
In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.
How to Spot a Home Improvement Scam
How to Spot a Home Improvement Scam
Home owners looking to spruce up their homes need to make sure they don’t get duped by those who claim to be remodeling contractors.
Allen Tx Residential Sales Report for January
Sales trend continues to be positive
Single-Family:
Sales remained strong up 16%. The average sales price increased 2% while the median sales price rose 5%.
The pending listings number took a nice jump of 20% indicating we will have a good number to report in February. The number of new listings were up by 16% however, the number of active listings fell by 20%. This dropped the months of inventory to 1.1 months. 6 months is considered a balanced supply/demand number so you can easily see that we are very much in a Seller's Market.
Sales: 78
Average Sales Price: $327,429
Median Sales Price: $272,600
Pending Sales: 96
New Listings: 108
Active Listings: 117
Months of Inventory: 1.1
If you live in the Allen area and would like a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) on your home delivered to your email in just a few minutes, then click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Do You Understand Your Mortgage's Fine Print?
Do You Understand Your Mortgage's Fine Print?
Here are some guides to help you identify your net tangible benefit on a home loan.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Look We Love: Traditional Table + Modern Chairs
Traditional Table + Modern Chairs
One of our favorite ways to add a little excitement to an interior is by mixing old and new pieces.
7 WAYS TO USE THE HOTTEST MATERIAL AROUND: THE HUMBLE CONCRETE BLOCK
When it comes to cheap chic, wood pallets have been having their day, being transformed into everything from patio furniture to wall coverings. But now it's time for a new super affordable material to shine, and it is! Behold the humble concrete block, and all the cool things you can do with it.
Remodels Can Cause Relationship Issues
Remodels Can Cause Relationship Issues
A new study from home design website Houzz find the stress of a remodeling project can cause couples to keep secrets from one another.
A new study from home design website Houzz find the stress of a remodeling project can cause couples to keep secrets from one another.
Friday, February 19, 2016
How To Create A Classic, Chic Home That Never Goes Out Of Style
How To Create A Classic, Chic Home That Never Goes Out Of Style
Lonny
Lonny
You want your home to look updated and stylish, but you don't want to have to get rid of everything every year - or every season - when trends change.
5 Places to Run In…Dallas
The Dallas-Fort Worth running scene is booming. With more races debuting each year and new trails being developed and improved, denizens of the area are discovering that the Big D is a good place to be a runner.
Easy Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen
Easy Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen
You know that feeling when you’re trying to whip up a quick dinner after work and everything in your kitchen seems to be conspiring against you
2016 DCFA Form Follows Fitness 5K
2016 DCFA Form Follows Fitness 5K
The Form Follows Fitness 5K runs through the centerpiece of the region's cultural life, through Uptown, The Arts District, and Downtown Dallas, an area that contains some of the finest architecture in the world.
How to Have Year-Round Home Curb Appeal in 6 Easy Steps
Year-Round Home Curb Appeal
Exceptional curb appeal will add to the enjoyment and value of your property and home. Maintaining your curb appeal throughout each season may pose its challenges, but with these tips, you can ensure that your home and landscaping will look their very best throughout the year.
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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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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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Firefly Run 5K/10K Photo courtesy of Yow Midia The Firefly Run is a cool, eye-dazzling, illuminated nighttime 5K/10K race.