Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Garland TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Garland TX

Home sales in Garland fell 7% in March compared to the same period last year. Pending sales were however up 4%. The average sales price increased 3%. The median sales price rose 5%. New listings rose a healthy 29%. Active listings were up 70% compared to last March when listings were extremely low. The months of inventory tell the real supply number and it is at 1.6 months. 6 months is considered a balanced market so you can see we are still very much in a sellers market in Garland.

Sales: 189

Average Sales Price: 219,785

Median Sales Price: $205,000

Pending Sales: 226

New Listings: 287

Active listings: 268

Months of Inventory: 1.6

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

Garland Neighborhoods - Firewheel Estates

Garland Neighborhoods - Firewheel Estates

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Tubs and Laundry Rooms Gain Prominence as Builders Update Floor Plans

Tubs and Laundry Rooms Gain Prominence as Builders Update Floor Plans

Designing houses with features buyers want is a continuous process for the home building industry.

Most Dallas neighborhoods see home sales slump in first three months of 2019

Most Dallas neighborhoods see home sales slump in first three months of 2019

And almost a dozen of the areas had declines in median sales prices for the houses sold by local real estate agents.

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Carrollton/Farmers Branch

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Carrollton/Farmers Branch

Well it looks like all the buyers were in this area in March. Home sales were 33% higher than last March! Pending sales rose 17% so April is shaping up well. The average sales price increased 3% and the median sales price came in up 1%. New listings saw a 75 increase. Active listings jumped 47% but you must remember inventories last year were very low. The months of inventory is only 1.9 months.

Sales: 169

Average Sales Price: $337,511

Median Sales Price: $300,000

Pending Sales: 196

New Listings: 230

Active Listings: 280

Months of Inventory: 1.9

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Carrollton/Farmers Branch Neighborhoods - Woodgate

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Carrollton/Farmers Branch Neighborhoods - Woodgate

US new home sales rise to near 1½-year high

US new home sales rise to near 1½-year high

About 62 percent of the houses sold last month were either under construction or yet to be built.

Take the Plunge: The 4 Best Reasons to Buy a Home This Year

Take the Plunge: The 4 Best Reasons to Buy a Home This Year

If you've been sitting on the sidelines, we've got good news and we've got bad news:

Go inside HGTV's $1.2 million home in North Texas — you could win it

Go inside HGTV's $1.2 million home in North Texas — you could win it

Rose Baca/Staff Photographer

The builder of this home is highland homes. One of my favorite local builders! 

There are too many big houses on the market, and it's a problem

There are too many big houses on the market, and it's a problem

Blame the Boomers. They built massive retirement dream homes, and now no one wants them

Why don't Dallas-area homes have basements? Curious Texas investigates

Why don't Dallas-area homes have basements? Curious Texas investigates

Unlike many northern regions of the United States, homes in the Lone Star State don’t typically have these underground-level floors.

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Plano, TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Plano, TX

Lots of negative numbers in this report. Homes sales fell 18%. Pending sales declined 3%. the average sales price dropped 6% and the median sales price was off by 1%. I almost ran out of verbs!

The number of new listings was flat. The number of active listings increased 30% but one has to remember that this is a comparison to last March when inventory was very low. The months of inventory only stands at 2.5 months and that is not much!

Sales: 614

Average Sales Price: $398,242

Median Sales Price: $344,500

Pending Sales: 786

New Listings: 1,051

Active Listings: 601
Months of Inventory: 2.5

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Weekly mortgage applications fall as the highest rates in a month are spooking spring buyers -

Weekly mortgage applications fall as the highest rates in a month are spooking spring buyers -

Homebuyers had been brushing off the slight rise in rates during recent weeks, but as those rates move even higher, pruchasers are now pulling back.

Remodeling Your Bathroom? Don’t Make These 8 Mistakes

Remodeling Your Bathroom? Don’t Make These 8 Mistakes

A bathroom remodel can add value to a home, but it also has the potential to be a huge headache. Why?

U.S. Housing Starts Fall in March to Weakest Pace Since 2017.

U.S. Housing Starts Fall in March to Weakest Pace Since 2017.

Builders remain wary even as lower mortgage rates and steady wage gains offer support to consumers.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Artscape Fine Art and Craft Show

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Artscape Fine Art and Craft Show

Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Artscape is a family friendly art festival where you can purchase art, hear live music, and has activities for all ages during the spring.

2019 SOLUNA Festival: Passport to the Park

2019 SOLUNA Festival: Passport to the Park

Photo by Armando Conde

Activities include yoga featuring classical music, community mosaic art project and scientific fun with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

Earthx 2019 Dallas

Earthx 2019 Dallas

Photo courtesy of Earthx

The ninth annual EarthX event will include three days of exhibitions, a film festival, music, entertainment, learning experiences, discussions, forums, and conferences, making it the world’s largest gathering to positively discuss achievable solutions for environmental change.

#mariesellsdallas #EarthX #Dallas #DallasRealEstateAgent

Good Local Markets presents White Rock Farmers Market

Good Local Markets presents White Rock Farmers Market

Photo courtesy of Good Local Markets

Every Good Local Markets vendor grows or makes what they sell with no distributors, offering produce, artisanal foods and handcrafted goods, vegan and non-vegan all produced within 150 miles of Dallas.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents "Celebrate the Children"

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents "Celebrate the Children"

Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Guests can interact with beautiful, hand-crafted bronze sculptures of children, which are displayed throughout the garden. 

Downtown Plano Arts District presents Plano ArtFest

Downtown Plano Arts District presents Plano ArtFest

Photo courtesy of Visit Plano

The festival will feature live music, contemporary art installations, performances from local arts groups, a makers market of craftsman and artisans, family chalk art, a kids zone with bounce houses, and more.

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Celina TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Celina TX

not a good months for home sales in Celina! Sales were down 17%. Ouch! However there was a sliver lining with the pending sales which were up 9%. The average sales price dropped 6%. Median sales price fell 7%. The number of new listing declined 12% but with the slow down in sales, the active listings increased 29% taking the months of inventory to a balances market of 6 months.

Sales: 45

Average Sales Price: $355,270

Median Sales Price: 350,000

Pending Sales: 51

New Listings: 82

Active Listings: 284

Months of Inventory: 6

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Celina TX Neighborhoods - Creeks of Legacy

Celina TX Neighborhoods - Creeks of Legacy

If you would like to see some of the listings in this neighborhood CLICK HERE

Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season -

Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season -

Realtors expect sales to rebound in coming months.

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Prosper TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Prosper TX

Prosper fared better than some of her neighbors with home sales up 20%. Pending sales were even better rising 27%. Looks like April will be a positive sales month. The average sales price did decline 1% and the median sales price fell 3%. New Listings increased 17% while the active listings were up 205 compared to last March. The months of inventory now indicated a balances market at a 6 months supply.

Sales: 96

Average Sales Price: $505,342

Median sales Price: $465,000

Pending sales: 117

New Listings: 189

Active Listings: 487

Months of inventory: 6

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

Prosper TX Neighborhoods - Quail Lake

Prosper TX Neighborhoods - Quail Lake

If you would like to see the current listings in this neighborhood CLICK HERE

Hey, Buyers: These Home Appraisal Tips Are for You

Hey, Buyers: These Home Appraisal Tips Are for You

What to expect, when to negotiate, and how to deal when things don’t go your way.

U.S. housing starts approach two-year low; permits weak.

U.S. housing starts approach two-year low; permits weak.

It was the third straight monthly decrease in permits.

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Frisco TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Frisco TX

Frisco fared better than some of it's neighbors with sales only down 8%. Pending sales were up 4% so maybe April will be positive. The average sales price came in flat but the median rose 2%. The number of new listings increased 7%. Active listings rose 8%. The months of inventory now stands at 3.5 months. This number is still well short of the 6 months considered a balanced market.

Sales: 282

Average Sales Price: $451,382

Median Sales Price: $400,000

Pending sales: 364

New Listings: 568

Active Listings: 1,005

Months of Inventory: 3.5

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

Dallas Cowboys presents NFL Draft Day Parties

Dallas Cowboys presents NFL Draft Day Parties

Photo by Jeremiah Jhass

This annual event will provide football fans the opportunity to see current Dallas Cowboys players, members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue, and Dallas Cowboys mascot, Rowdy, while also enjoying live music, games, activities and more.

Frisco TX Neighborhoods - Cobb Farm

Frisco TX Neighborhoods - Cobb Farm

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Mortgage rates tick up, but applications hit a 9-year high.

Mortgage rates tick up, but applications hit a 9-year high.

Demand is strong, and many Americans who’ve been shut out of a hyper-competitive housing market for years may finally get their chance.

Just a thought for Easter

Just a thought for Easter

For Lease 5119 Creighton, Dallas

For Lease 5119 Creighton, Dallas

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As the Housing Market Shifts to Favor Buyers, This Remains the Biggest Hurdle.

As the Housing Market Shifts to Favor Buyers, This Remains the Biggest Hurdle.

Affordability is still the biggest hurdle to homeownership

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March

Home sales eked out a 1% gain compared to last March. However all is not rosy in the northern suburbs. Keep checking in over the month OT see how sales fared as I report their numbers.

The average sales price was flat while the median sales price increased 2%.  New listings climbed 2%. The active listings are 20% higher than last year. There is now a 3.3 months supply on the market. this is still well short of the 6 months considered a balanced market.

As in the past, sales are concentrated in the $200,000 to $400,00 range and represent 53.7% of all sales. If you are looking for any thing below $200,000, you will have a very difficult time. Sales from $400,000 to $999,999 have slowed. Sales above one million were up 3% and there is a 13.9 month supply.

Sales: 8987
Average Sales Price: $314,3675
Median sales Price: $262,000
Pending sales: 10,921
New Listings: 13,380
Active Listings: 23,051
Months of Inventory: 3.3

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Deck Building Tips That Really Pay Off

Deck Building Tips That Really Pay Off

And 1 That Doesn't

What Are Existing Home Sales?

What Are Existing Home Sales?

An explanation of the numbers.

Bloomberg: All Signs Point to a Housing Boom Ahead.

Bloomberg: All Signs Point to a Housing Boom Ahead.

Just as many millennials enter their home-buying years, the labor market is strong and interest rates are low.

Turtle Creek Conservancy presents Easter in the Park

Turtle Creek Conservancy presents Easter in the Park

Photo courtesy of The Conservancy

An afternoon of festivities, including the famed Conservancy Pooch Parade, live music by DJ Jennifer Miller, an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and a variety of food trucks.

Klyde Warren Park presents Movies in the Park

Klyde Warren Park presents Movies in the Park

Klyde Warren Park presents Movies in the Park featuring classic films and food trucks.

CityLine Live

CityLine Live

The CityLine Live music series will take place every Friday and Saturday from 6-9 pm during April and May, with the Plaza filled with live music from local artists.

Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'til Midnight

Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'til Midnight

At each event, a variety of national and regional music talent perform followed by a film screening.

Late Nights at the DMA

Late Nights at the DMA

April's Late Nights at the DMA will celebrate the renowned musical Hamilton 

McKinney Neighborhoods - Timber Creek

McKinney Neighborhoods - Timber Creek

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Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - McKinney TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - McKinney TX

March saw a 13% decline in homes sales in the McKinney area. Pending sales were a little better only off 4%. The average sales price fell 2%. Median sales price was up 1%. The number of new listings declined 9%. Not much help! The active listings rose 18% as compared to last March when inventories were lower. The months of inventory is now sitting at 3 months half way to a balanced market.

Sales: 245

Average Sales Price: $356,550

Median Sales Price: $339,950

Pending Sales: 290

New Listings: 354

Active Listings: 739

Months of Inventory: 3

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

Listing Prices Just Hit a New High, and They’re Still Heading Up

Listing Prices Just Hit a New High, and They’re Still Heading Up

A buyer’s experience will vary notably depending on the market and price point they’re targeting.”

New House Upgrades You’d Be Smart to Invest In

New House Upgrades You’d Be Smart to Invest In

Buying a new home comes with a maze of upgrade options. That’s a good thing. Here’s advice from a pro on what to choose.

Allen TX Neighborhoods - Woodland Park

Allen TX Neighborhoods - Woodland Park

If you would like to see the current listings and solds in this neighborhood CLICK HERE

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Allen TX

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for March - Allen TX

Homes sales were positive in Allen for March but not by much. Only up 1%. Pending sales however, showed a different story up 43%. Looks like April is setting up to be a good month. The average sales price eked out a 1% gain while the median sales price rose 5%. The number of new listings rose 24%. Active listings climbed 60% compared to last March when inventory were very low. The months of inventory is now at 2.8 months. That's really not a lot home homes to choose from.

Sales: 101

Average Sales Price: $407,171

Median Sales Price: $366,750

Pending Sales: 146

New Listings: 159

Active Listings: 289

Months of Inventory: 2.8

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Under the Sea Easter Adventure for the Kids - Allen TX

Under the Sea Easter Adventure for the Kids - Allen TX

This looks like a lot of fun. Wish I were a kid!