Red White & Boom on the Bridge

Red White & Boom on the Bridge

Red White & Boom on the Bridge, presented by the City of Dallas and 98.7 KLUV, features live music, family activities, and plenty of great food along the Ronald Kirk Bridge, The Felix Lozada Sr. Gateway, and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
#mariesellsdallas #Dallas #Dallas4th #4thcelebrations #fireworks

Addison Kaboom Town

Addison Kaboom Town

While communities across the United States celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, one of the country’s most lauded and most unique celebrations is in Addison. 
#mariesellsdallas #Addison #KaboomTown #fireworks #4thcelebrations #dallas

City of Wylie presents Bluegrass on Ballard

City of Wylie presents Bluegrass on Ballard

Photo by Craig Kelly

Bluegrass on Ballard will feature world-class bluegrass bands, a 200+ car show, 100+ vendors of art, crafts, unique items and food, pony rides, and a chili cook-off.
#mariesellsdallas #bluegrass #Wylie #freeconcert #freemusic #carshow #chilicookoff #realestate

Frisco Fresh Market Grand Opening

Frisco Fresh Market Grand Opening

Photo courtesy of Frisco Fresh Market

The grand opening of the Outdoor Market at Frisco Fresh Market will feature more than 90 of the best farmers, artisans, makers, and creators in the Lone Star state. 
#marieselllsdallas #Frisco #farmersmarket #organic #freshproduce #realestate

Frisco Freedom Fest

Frisco Freedom Fest

Frisco Freedom Fest/Facebook

Frisco Freedom Fest celebrates our nation's birthday with food, music, and fireworks.
#mariesellsdlallas #Frisco #Frisco4th #real estate #Dallasarea4thcelebrations

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Frisco TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Frisco TX

Home sales were not so good in May. Sales declined 6%. The average sales price rose 2% while the median sales price was up 1%. Sales prices have been moderating over the last several months. Pending sales weren't any better down 17%. That does not bode well for June sales numbers. The number of new listings dropped 3%. Not good if you are a buyer! The active listings rose 27%. This number was effected by the decline in the pending sales. The months of inventory climbed to 3.4 months. A couple of more months of falling sales combined with rising inventories could find us close to the 6 months considered a balanced market.

Sales: 413

Average Sales Price: $459,468

Median Sales Price: $406,250

Pending Sales: 403

New Listings: 625

Active Listings: 1,153

Months of Inventory: 3.4

Information Provided by the Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #Frisco #friscohomesales #Friscorealestate #realestate #homesforsale

McKinney Tx Red, White and BOOM!

McKinney Tx Red, White and BOOM!

Celebrate Independence Day in McKinney 

#mariesellsdallas #McKinney4th #4thcelebrations #MckinneyTX #realestate

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - McKinney TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - McKinney TX

No slowdown in home sales in McKinney. May saw an increase of 21% in Sales as compaired to lasy May. The average sales price was up 2% and the median sales price rose 5%. Price increase have been moderating over the last several months. Pending sales did drop 3%. We'll have tp waite and see if this means anything. New listings came in up 17%. Active listings increased 31%. the months of inventory now stands at 2.9 months. Some good news if you are a buyer but we are well short for the 6 months considered a balanced market. McKinney is still tilted to the Sellers side!

Sales: 376

Average Sales Price: $365,965

Median Sales Price: $355,000

Pending Sales: 287

New Listings: 442

Active Listings: 743

Months of Inventory: 2.9

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #McKinney #McKinneyhomesales #McKinneyhomevalues #McKinneyTX #realestate #homesforsale

Market Street Allen USA Celebration

Market Street Allen USA Celebration

Photo courtesy of Market Street Allen USA Celebration

Keeping the tradition of being "First to the Fourth," the City of Allen will present the 2018 Market Street Allen USA Celebration.

#mariesellsdalas #Allen #4thjulycelebrations #AllenTX #realestate

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Allen TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Allen TX

Things did not go well for home sales in Allen during May Sales fell 14%. OUCH! The average sales price declined 1% and the median sales price was flat. Pending sales didn't look good down 15%. There was a 17% increase in new listings and a 29% rise in the number of active listings. The months of inventory shot up to 2.7 months. 6 months is normally considered a balanced market so we are still in a sellers market but a couple of more months like May could change that quickly.

Sales: 120

Average Sales Price: $374,017

Median Sales Price: $351,000

Pending Sales: 128

New Listings: 238

Active Listings: 314

Months of Inventory: 2.7

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #AllenTX #Allenhomesales #Allenrealestate #Allenhomevalues #realestate  

Sophisticated Murphy Beds Prove That Foldaway Furniture Can Be Stylish

Sophisticated Murphy Beds Prove That Foldaway Furniture Can Be Stylish

Having a Murphy bed "allows you to open up the room and use it as something other than a bedroom," explains interior designer Ashley Rose Marino of Ashley Marino Designs in Dallas
#mariesellsdallas #interiordesign #murphybed #homefurnishing #realestate

Dallas Public Library presents Escape in Time: A Puzzle Room Adventure

Dallas Public Library presents Escape in Time: A Puzzle Room Adventure/

A small group of time travelers are stranded in time near a black hole and guests have one hour to repair the ship before being sucked into the void. 
#mariesellsdallas #DallasPublicLibrary #fun #dallas #puzzles #realestate

The Most New Homes in a Decade Were Completed in May. Are They Enough?

The Most New Homes in a Decade Were Completed in May. Are They Enough?

More newly constructed homes are hitting the market—welcome news for home buyers frustrated by the ever-worsening lack of abodes for sale. But are they enough to ease the housing crunch?
#mariesellsdallas #newhomes #newconstruction #realestate #homeshortage #homesforsale

One Thing That Agents Wish They Could Tell Their Buyers

One Thing That Agents Wish They Could Tell Their Buyer

Have you ever wondered what your real estate agent is thinking — like reallythinking? Well, now's your chance to find out.

#mariesellsdallas #realestate #buyeradvice #homesforsale

Why The Real Estate Boom Has A Decade To Run

Why The Real Estate Boom Has A Decade To Run

The best is yet to come. The big driver will be demographics, of course.

#mariesellsdallas #realestate #homesforsale 

The Backsplash Trend That Couldn't Be Easier for DIYers

The Backsplash Trend That Couldn't Be Easier for DIYers

(Image credit: Kate La Vie)

Our Latest Obsession: The Unfinished Backsplash

3 Reasons Why This Overlooked Mortgage Option Might Be Your Best Bet

3 Reasons Why This Overlooked Mortgage Option Might Be Your Best Bet

It's not a common choice, but it can be a smart one financially.

#mariesellsdallas #mortgage #buyeradvice #mortgageinformation

4 Hot Trends for Outdoor Spaces

4 Hot Trends for Outdoor Spaces

Designers offered up some of their trend insights to realtor.com® for homeowners or sellers trying to maximize a home’s outdoor potential
#mariesellsdallas #verticalgarden #patiodecor #outdoorspaces 

Get The Home You Want, Millennials: Smart Strategies For First-Time Homebuyers

Get The Home You Want, Millennials: Smart Strategies For First-Time Homebuyers

It's not easy to buy a home in a hot market where inventory remains at historic lows

#mariesellsdallas #homebuying #firsttimebuyer #homebuyingadvice #realestate

In-Person Home Appraisals Won't Be Required for Some Loans: Should You Get One Anyway?

In-Person Home Appraisals Won't Be Required for Some Loans: Should You Get One Anyway?

A little-known change in requirements last year from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has made these waivers for traditional, in-person appraisals available. 

#mariesellsdallas #homeappraisals #buyeradvice #mortgage #realestate

Kitchens Dethroned as Top Remodeling Project

Kitchens Dethroned as Top Remodeling Project

Home owners are finding cost-effective and [faster] upgrades can also add comfort and value to their homes.
#mariesellsdallas #remodeling #homeimprovements #realestate #homesforsale 

6 Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use in Their Kitchens

6 Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use in Their Kitchens

You don’t want to go too cheap. But affordable options are out there.
#mariesellsdallas #kitchen #kitchenremodel #homeimprovements #realestate

Shakespeare Dallas presents The Comedy of Errors

Shakespeare Dallas presents The Comedy of Errors

Photo courtesy of Shakespeare Dallas

Shakespeare's farcical comedy of twins and mistaken identity.

#mariesellsdallas #shakespeare #Dallas #

Plano TX Neighborhoods - West Creek Estates

West Creek Estates

If you would like to see the current listings and solds in this neighborhood Click Here
#mariesellsdallas #Plano #Planoneighborhoods #Planohomes #realestate #homesforsale

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Plano TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Plano TX

Sales remained strong in May. Up 13%. The average sales price increased 1% while the median sales price climbed 3%. Price increases have been slowing down in the Plano area for the past several months. Pending sales declined 3%. Have to wait and see about this. The number of new listings increased 6%. Active listings jumped 32%. As in other areas, the percentage increase in the active listings is an anomaly caused by last Mays active listings being very low. The months of inventory did increase to 2.6 months but this number is well short of the 6 months considered a balanced market. Plano is still in the sellers market column.

Sales: 401

Average Sales Price: $411,923

Median Sales Price: $370,000

Pending Sales: 400

New Listings: 584

Active Listings: 762

Months of Inventory: 2.6

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #Plano Planohomesales #realestate #homeforsale

Reunion Lawn Party

Reunion Lawn Party

Reunion Lawn Party/Facebook

The Reunion Lawn Party will return to Dallas for its fourth year. The event will include cuisine from 10 food trucks, Dallas’ newest dessert bar, Baldo’s Ice Cream, lawn games, and entertainment from Emerald City Presents: Limelight Band.
#mariesellsdallas #freeconcert #freemusic #foodtrucks #Dallas #reunionlawnparty

US existing home sales fall for second straight month

US existing home sales fall for second straight month

Home sales have largely treaded water this year as strong demand depletes the supply of properties on the market, causing house prices to rise faster than wages.
#mariesellsdallas #homesales #realestate #homesforsale

City of Garland presents Sounds of Summer Concert Series

City of Garland presents Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Photo courtesy of City of Garland

Festivities include a comprehensive assortment of high quality craft and food vendors lining the square. There will also be fireworks to end the night.
#marieselsdallas #GarlandTX #freeconcert #freemusic #realestate

Just Listed - 1448 Sussex, Plano

For more information about this great home go to www.marie-sells-homes.com

#mariesellsdallas #justlisted #Plano #Planohomeforsale #Planorealestate #newlistings

Addison Summer Series

Addison Summer Series

Photo courtesy of City of Addison

This 13-week celebration of summer features favorite local bands, from tribute to salsa, country to jazz.

#mariesellsdallas #freemusic #freeconcert #AddisonTX #realestate

Study Shows Slight Gap Between Owner Perception and Appraiser Opinion of Home

Study Shows Slight Gap Between Owner Perception and Appraiser Opinion of Home

It’s important homeowners talk to real estate or mortgage experts who have experience analyzing their community when they’re thinking of selling, or utilizing their home’s equity.”
#mariesellsdallas #homeappraisal #appraisal #realestate #homesforsale 

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May -Lake Highlands/NE Dallas

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May -Lake Highlands/NE Dallas

Sales were strong in the Lake Highlands area in May. Up 15%. The average sales price rose 7% while the median sales price increased 9%. Pending sales were a little troubling down 21%. with a number like that, June sales are not looking to good. New Listings declined 19% and this may have something to do with the pending sales numbers. Not much new for the buyers to look at. The active listings increased 1% but the months of inventory fell to 2.1 months.

Sales: 83

Average Sales Price: $433,507

Median Sales Price: $420,000

Pending Sales: 73

New Listings: 98

Active Listings: 136

Months of Inventory: 2.1

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #lakehighlands #Dallas #realestate #dallashomesales #realestate #homesforsale

CityLine presents Four Seasons Markets

CityLine presents Four Seasons Markets

Four Seasons Markets create European-style markets where patrons can gather with ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and artisanal craftsmen.

#mariesellsdallas #farmersmarket #organicfood #Richardson #realestate

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Richardson TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Richardson TX

Well no slow down in Richardson in May. Sales were up 14%. The average sales price was 19% higher that last May and the median sales price 13%. Pending sales were also up a strong 10%. we did see some increase in inventories. New listings rose 12%. The active listings jumped 64%. While that sounds like a big increase, it;s a little deceiving because it really shows how low inventories were last May. The months of inventory did increase to 1.4 months but this is a long way from the 6 months considered a balanced market. It;s a sellers market in Richardson!

Sales: 124

Average Sales Price: $361,303

Median Sales Price: $325,000

Pending Sales: 127

New Listings: 151

Active Listings 139

Months of Inventory: 1.4

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #RichardsonTX #richardsonhomesales #realestate #homesforsale

Classic Color Schemes That Never Go Out of Style

Classic Color Schemes That Never Go Out of Style

Go beyond beige for a lasting color scheme you'll love in your home. Discover our favorite shades and combos that stand the test of time.
#mariesellsdallas #classiccolors #interiordecorating #homedecor #realestate #homesforsale

12 Ways Buying New Construction Is Better, Worse, And Way Different From Other Homes

12 Ways Buying New Construction Is Better, Worse, And Way Different From Other Homes

Buying a new home isn't the same as buying an existing home. The more you know going in, the more prepared you'll be to roll with the process - or run from the process.

#mariesellsdallas #newhome #buyeradvice #newconstruction #realestate #homesforsale

Smart Tech in New Homes: Builders Embrace a Digital Age

Smart Tech in New Homes: Builders Embrace a Digital Age

In the age of technology, everybody wants to get their hands on the latest tech. So how are today’s homebuilders keeping up? 
#smarthome #hometechnology #realestate #newhomes

Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'til Midnight

Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'til Midnight

'til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts featuring a variety of national and regional musical talent paired with film screenings in the Nasher Garden. 
#mariesellsdallas #Nasher #freemovie #freeconcert #dallas

Farmers Branch market now open on Saturday nights with live music, frozen wine pops and lots of food

Farmers Branch market now open on Saturday nights with live music, frozen wine pops and lots of food

The trees in the Grove at Mustang Crossing provide plenty of cooling shade, and there's lots of room and places for kids to play. 
#mariesellsdallas #farmersmarket #FarmersBranch #organicproduce #organicmeat

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Far North Dallas

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - Far North Dallas

May was a good months for home sales in Far North Dallas. Sales were up 6%. The average sales price increased 2% while the median sales price rose 6%. Unfortunately pending sales fell 9%. Pending sales were also down last month and May still turned out positive so we will have to wait and see what happens in June. The number of new listings jumped 38% taking the active listings up 33%. Good news if you are a buyer. You have more homes to choose from. However, the months of inventory only rose to 3 months. This is still well short of the 6 months that is considered a balanced market. It's still a Sellers market!

Sales: 129
Average Sales Price: $549,464
Median Sales Price: $480,000
Pending Sales: 103
New Listings: 187
Active Listings: 270
Months of Inventory: 3

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #FarNorthDallas #dallas #dallashomesales #realestate #homesforsale

How Much a Home Reno Should Really Cost and 6 Other Contractor Secrets

How Much a Home Reno Should Really Cost and 6 Other Contractor Secrets

As it is with mechanics, so it goes with remodelers: collaborating with an honest, trustworthy professional is absolutely crucial.

#mariesellsdallas #remodeling #remodelingadvice #homeimprovements #realestate

Before You Choose a Mortgage Lender, Read These Tips

Before You Choose a Mortgage Lender, Read These Tips

As with any potentially life-altering partnership, it’s important to choose wisely.
#mariesellsdallas #mortgage #homebuyeradvice #firsttimebuyer #realestate

The One Thing You Should Know Before Installing Granite in Your Home

The One Thing You Should Know Before Installing Granite in Your Home

Over the years, granite has become a staple of the Southern kitchen, where Grandmama rolls out biscuit dough and Aunt Sue preps her pecan pie.
#mariesellsdallas #granitecountertops #kitchenremodel #homeimprovements

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - North Dallas

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May - North Dallas

Sales in North Dallas took a hit in May. Down 6%. Pending sales also declined by 5%. not sure if this is the start of a trend or just a hiccup. The average sales price rose 16%. The median sales price climbed 13%. Looks like there were several large sales that pulled up these averages. The bad news is a drop of 21% in the number of new listings and a corresponding fall of 11% in the active listings. Not good news if you are a buyer.

Sales: 84
Average Sales Price: $1,298,680
Median Sales Price: $1,003,900
New Listings: 71
New Listings: 107
Active Listings: 343
Months of Inventory: 5.6

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #Dallasrealestate #Dallashomevalues #NorthDallas #realestate #homesforsale

This week in Amazon-o-mania: Big tech gets scrutinized; Amazon Go store heads to Chicago

  This week in Amazon-o-mania: Big tech gets scrutinized; Amazon Go store heads to Chicago

It's week 36 since Amazon said it would be building a second headquarters outside of its original Seattle home. 

#mariesellsdallas #amazon #HQ2 #realestate #homesforsale #dallas

Vitruvian Nights Live - Addison

Vitruvian Nights Live

Photo courtsy of Vitruvian Park

 Live Music and Gourmet Food Trucks continue every other Thursday from 7:00pm – 9:30pm through August 9, 2018.
#mariesellsdallas #AddisonTX #freeconcert #foodtrucks #realestate #funthingstodo

Economy Expands in May—Where Does Housing Stand?

Economy Expands in May—Where Does Housing Stand?

The expansion is a help for the housing market, but is it enough to relieve supply woes?
#mariesellsdallas #housingmarket #realestate #homesforsale #realestattrends

If you List It, They Might Not Come…

If you List It, They Might Not Come…

If they come, they might not buy it… It they buy it, they might not pay full price…
#mariesellsdallas #selleradvice #homeseller #realestate #homesforsale

Builders Speed Up Townhome Construction

Builders Speed Up Townhome Construction

“I expect future gains in the share as townhouses are a useful bridge from rentership to homeownership for younger prospective home buyers in high-cost markets, among other market opportunities,” Robert Dietz, the NAHB’s chief economist

#mariesellsdallas #townhouse #buyeradvice #realestate #newconstruction #newhomes

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May

Sales remained good in May. Up 9%. The average sales price rose 4% while the median sales price increases 5%. It looks like we had a few more sales in the upper price ranges that pulled that median number above the average. New listings climber 5%. Active listings jumped 13%. The pending sales number was down 1% and while that's not huge, it is the first time in many months we have seen a negative number. Just going to have to wait and see what happens. The months of inventory rose to 2.7 months. With 6 months considered a balanced market, we have a long way to go before we get out of the sellers market side of the equation.

Sales: 11,302
Average Sales Price: $323,216
Median Sales Price: 266,500
Pending Sales: 11,161
New Listings: 14,826
Active Listings: 22,425
Months of Inventory: 2.6

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

#mariesellsdallas #Dallashomesales #Dallashomevalues #Dallasrealestate #realestate #homesforsale

With no letup in home prices, the California exodus surges

With no letup in home prices, the California exodus surges

Say goodbye to Hollywood, Billy Joel sang in 1976. Now, in the midst of a deepening housing crisis, thousands of people are following that advice.

#mariesellsdallas #texas #realestate #california #homeprices