Thursday, June 30, 2016

Dallas Heritage Village presents Old Fashioned Fourth 2016

Celebrate the nation’s past at Dallas Heritage Village’s Old Fashioned Fourth.

Addison Kaboom Town!

Addison’s most explosive party of the year, Kaboom Town!, features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food, live music, spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s historic warbird flyovers, and more.

Analysts reduce risk of D-FW home price declines

With home prices still rising in the Dallas area and job creation increasing, analysts are less worried about a housing shakeout in North Texas.

Nasher Sculpture Center presents Target First Saturdays

Photo courtesy of Nasher Sculpture Center

The events are designed especially for children in preschool to elementary school and feature a line-up of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly “Big Idea.”

Oak Lawn Farmers Market

At the Oak Lawn Farmers Market, seasonal produce from local farms will be available from vendors, along with locally made goods. Come by and meet your Oak Lawn neighbors and Dallas makers.

Dallas Arboretum 2016 Garden Gigs Friday

Bask in the magic of live music at twilight with Garden Gigs, returning to the Dallas Arboretum for its second season this July.

Carrollton/Farmers Branch Residential Sales Report for May

Carrollton/Farmers Branch remains one of the hottest areas

Single-Family:

Sales were up 10% as compared to last May. The average sale price rose 4% as did the median sale price.

Pending sales increased by 3%. The number of new listings fell 5% while the active listings declined by 10%. Not any help for Buyer's with supply. The months of inventory now stands at 1 month.

Sales: 182

Average Sales Price: $272,416

Median Sales Price: $237,000

Pending Sales: 187

New Listings: 221

Active Listings: 170

Months of Inventory: 1

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What's My Home Worth?

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

HALF A BATHROOM CAN BE BETTER THAN ONE

Data that shows an extra half-bathroom can add just as much value, if not more, as another full bath in a luxury home.

Pending home sales down 3.7%, marking first annual drop in two years

Fewer Home Sales Are in the Pipeline—Here’s Why

Not in North Texas. Pending sales were up 24% in May.
See my report:
Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for May

These Dallas suburbs rank among best in Texas to raise a family

Where are the best places in Texas to raise a family?

Farmers Market Report

Pick up your local watermelon for July 4 weekend

Frisco TX Residential Sales Report for May

Sales were flat. Inventory jumps!

Single-Family:

Sales were flat in May as compared to a year ago. The average sales price rose 3% while the median sales price was up by 9%. Sales prices continue to be concentrated in the upper price ranges. Sales in the lower price ranges are strong but there is just no inventory. Pending sales increased 18%. The number of new listings had a nice increase of 12% while the active listings really to a jump up with a 35% increase. The risr in listings pushed the months of inventory up to 2.2 months. While it's good to see the increase in listings if you are a buyer, it is only mildly helpful. We are still way short of the 6 months that is considered a balanced supply/demand number. We are still very much in a Seller's Market.

Sales: 396

Average Sales Price: $405,949

Median Sales Price: $381,380

Pending Sales: 444

New Listings: 553

Active Listings: 718

Months of Inventory: 2.2

What's My Home Worth?

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

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The One Home Habit You Can Never Start Too Soon

Here is one money-minded home habit that's easiest to tackle when you have the fewest things...

Ground Rules for Dog-Friendly Flooring

Of course, you want Fido to feel comfy, but you also need a tough, easy-care surface underfoot that will stand up to nails, dirt, hair, and, er, wet spots.

Home Prices Setting New Highs In More Cities, Says S&P/Case-Shiller

Home prices are continuing to rise at a steady clip, with an increasing number of cities setting new highs that haven’t been seen since before the financial crisis.

How to create the backyard of your dreams

McKinney TX Residential Sales Report for May

Sales continue to be strong

Single-Family:

Sales were up by 8% as compared to last May. The average sales price continues to increase and was up 6%. The median sales price was also up by 6%. The pending sales number took a jump of 26% so we can look forward to good sales numbers in June. The new listings were flat but the active listings rose 23%. The rise in the active listings caused an increase to 1.6 months in the supply as measured by the Months of Inventory. 6 months is considered a balanced supply/demand number so you can see we are heavily slanted to the seller side.

Sales: 295

Average Sales Price: #331,475

Median Sales Price: $307,900

Pending Sales: 295

New Listings: 303

Active Listings: 373

Months of Inventory: 1.6

What's My Home Worth?

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

Monday, June 27, 2016

Have a taste of TV chef Bobby Flay's Manhattan home

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Celeb house for sale: Hoping for a nibble, TV chef Bobby Flay puts home on market

The Hottest Market Ever! (Still!)

Welcome to North Texas, land of plenty and low unemployment, where we have nearly run out of exclamation points in describing the real estate market.

7 keys to knowing if it's time to buy a starter home

It's the question for newbie buyers: Buy a starter home, or wait to buy something better?

Will homebuilders fill the void in housing for first-time buyers?

The new top hurdle for entry-level buyers

America’s 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets for June 2016

Wow, it sure did get hot fast this year!

Sunday, June 26, 2016

People want big kitchens, but aren't really interested in having people over

It’s cliché to say that the kitchen is the center of the home, but we’re going to do it anyway — if only because two recent surveys prove the old axiom.

The Often Neglected Small Detail that Could Make a Big Difference in Your Kitchen

Make a Big difference in Your Kitchen

This is a post about a part of your kitchen that you may not have even known existed.

6 Sneaky Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive

Want your place to look like those home design website images you drool over? Of course you do!

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Summer Smarties Solve Winter Disasters With Your Home

Why would anyone want to sit in the summer sunshine, cool drink in hand, and conjure up cold, nasty, expensive breakdowns or problems that are months, maybe years away?

Ahead of the Curve: 5 Beautiful New Trends for the Kitchen

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We're always being presented with different new trends for the kitchen, but there are some that capture your mind in a particular way.

Looking for something to do tonight?

Shakespeare Dallas presents Richard III

What about Shakespeare in the Park

Friday, June 24, 2016

How to choose the perfect paint color

Paint can be the quickest and most cost-effective way to transform a room. But where do you start if you haven’t already picked out a color?

For every 10 new households formed, 6 homes are built. How's that working out?

Expect rents and home prices to continue rising faster than the overall rate of inflation. That's a raw deal for renters and parental basement-dwellers who want to own homes but struggle to save enough for a down payment.

Addison Summer Series 2016

Spend your Saturday summer nights soaking up live music from a variety of genres, all under a blanket of beautiful North Texas stars in Addison’s Beckert Park

Movie Night On The Bridge

When the sun goes down, Continental Avenue Bridge becomes an outdoor movie theater with the beautiful downtown Dallas skyline as a backdrop.

Reunion Lawn Party

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Reunion Lawn Party will return to the lawn of Reunion Tower, featuring live music, food trucks, and lawn games.

New-home sales tumble 6% in May after a surge in April

Americans pulled back from buying new homes in May,

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Dallas Arboretum presents Sustainability Day

Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum

Come meet Farmer Tyler with his Futuristic Farming Fun, Arlo the Airmadillo and his team from Air North Texas, and the Coppell Solar Racing Team for fun activities on ways you can live sustainably.

Back on My Feet presents Meaningful Miles 5K/10K

Photo courtesy of Back on My Feet

Back on My Feet presents Meaningful Miles 5K/10K, at which participants can run with and for individuals experiencing homelessness in our city.

Dallas area's hot housing market lands on U.S. most unhealthy list

The Dallas-area has wound up on a list of the country’s worst housing markets – but not because of a downturn in the local home market.

Market Street Allen USA Celebration 2016 this Saturday

Market Street Allen USA Celebration 2016

The city of Allen will once again hold its Fourth of July celebration a week or so early with this event at Celebration Park.

Little D Markets presents Commerce Street Night Market

Photo courtesy of Little D Markets

Commerce Street Night Market will feature a curated vendor marketplace, live music, workshops, and art installations on the last Friday of each month.

McKinney TX Residential Sales Report for May

It's still very much a Sellers Market in McKinney

Single-Family:

Sales were up by 8% in May as compared to a year ago. The average sales price increased by 6% as did the median sales price. Pending sales took a jump of 26% so June is looking pretty good. The number of new listings was flat but the active listings rose by 23%. It's good to have more supply, but this increase only took the months of inventory up to 1.6 months. 6 months is considered a balanced supply/demand.

Sales: 295

Average Sales Price: $331,475

Median Sales Price: $307,950

Pending Sales: 295

New Listings: 303

Active Listings: 373

Months of Inventory: 1.6

What's My Home Worth?

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

US existing home sales hit 9-year high

With inventory still tight, the median house price soared 4.7 percent from a year ago to a record $239,700 last month.

Habitat for Humanity wants to build 25,000 middle-class homes in Dallas

Habitat for Humanity, a longtime housing provider for the needy, wants to trade up in Dallas.

Fulfill your homesteading fantasies with new Good Local Markets class series

Good Local Markets kicks off its annual Summer Homesteading Workshop Series

Allen TX Residential Sales Report for May

Sales were up sharply in May

Single-Family:

Sales jumped 38% in May as compared to last May. The average sales price was flat while the median sales price increased by 2%. Pending sales also took a large jump up 34% so we can anticipate June sales numbers will be good. The number of new listings rose 1% and the active listings climbed 5%. The months of inventory now stands at 1.7 months. Not a great supply!

Sales: 178

Average Sales Price: $360,589

Median Sales Price: $311,000

Pending Sales: 173

New Listings: 188

Active Listings: 218

Months of Inventory: 1.7

What's My Home Worth?

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

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Uh-Oh, New Home Construction Is Flatlining

Builders continue to face supply-side constraints, such as shortages of build-able lots and labor."

Plano-Free Movies in the Park

The Historic Downtown Plano Association is excited to release the first-ever Movies in the Park series in the Arts District.

Plano Residential Sales Report for May

Sales were off slightly.

Single-Family:

Sales were off by 2% in May. Nothing to be concerned about here because pending sales took a 24% jump. Just some gyrations in closings. The average sales price declined by 4% while the median sales price was down by 1%. Again nothing to be concerned about. The number of new listings dropped by 6% while the active listings rose by 3%. The months of inventory now stands at 1.5 months

Sales: 332

Average Sales Price: $358,081

Median Sales Price: $315,000

Pending Sales: 381

New Listings: 450

Active Listings: 456

Months of Inventory: 1.5

What's My Home Worth?

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

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Pick up your local watermelon for July 4 weekend

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