Allen, Frisco, McKinney top list of best U.S. cities for first-time buyers

Allen, Frisco, McKinney top list of best U.S. cities for first-time buyers

 But who's No. 1?

Wylie TX Residential Sales Report for August

Wylie TX Residential Sales Report for August

Sales continued to show strength!

In August sales of single-family homes were up 18% in Wylie. The average sales price rose 4% while the median sales price was flat.As in other areas, we see that pending sales declined. In Wylie's case they were down by 9 so we will probably see a negative sales number in September. New listings fell 11% but the number of active listings jumped 50%. This took the months of inventory to 2.3 months. With 6 months considered a balanced market we are very much still in a seller's market.

Sales: 141

Average Sales Price: $288,904

Median Sales Price: $265,500

Pending Sales: 118

New Listings: 135

Active Listings: 243

Months of Inventory: 2.3

Information provided by the Real Estate Center

First Friday at Dallas Farmers Market

First Friday at Dallas Farmers Market

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Garland Neighborhoods - Emerald Lake

Garland Neighborhoods - Emerald Lake

Emerald Lakes is located on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard
If you would like to see the current listings and sales in Emerald Lake click here

Garland TX Home Sales Report for August

Garland TX Home Sales Report for August

Sales were off slightly

August saw sales drop 4% in Garland compared to last August. The average sales price jumped 12% while the median sales price was up by 6%. Pending sales were  down 7%. this is not a bad as some other areas. The number of new listings rose 12% and the active listings climber 43%. Even with this large percentage increase, the months of inventory only increased to 1.3 months. Really not very helpful if you are a buyer. We a very much still in a seller's market.

Sales: 203

Average Sales Price: $212,687

Median Sales Price: $190,500

Pending Sales: 205

New Listings: 234

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

2017 Cottonwood Art Festival

2017 Cottonwood Art Festival

Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Art Festiva

Considered a premier art show in North Texas, the festival is a cultural event for every member of the family. 

Farmers Branch Neighborhoods - -Valley View Estates

Farmers Branch Neighborhoods - -Valley View Estates

Valley View Estates

If you would like to see the current listings and sales in this neighborhood click here

Carrollton/Farmers Branch TX Home Sales for August

Carrollton/Farmers Branch TX Home Sales for August

Sales were up in August

Sales in august as compared to last august were up 12%. The average sales price increased 13% while the median sales price rose 9%. A little troubling was the 21% drop in pending sales. This does not bode well for September sales. The number of new listings declined 1% and the active listings fell 10%. This is not good news for buyers. The months of inventory  is now at 1.2 months. It's a seller's market.

Sales: 199

Average Sales Price: $311,595

Median Sales Price: $272,000

Pending Sales: 171

New Listings: 210

Active Listings: 203

Months of Inventory: 1.2

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

Frisco Fine Art Grand Opening

Frisco Fine Art Grand Opening

Frisco Fine Art will celebrate its grand opening, bringing outstanding local, regional, national and international artists to downtown Frisco.

Mortgage Rates Stuck in Holding Pattern

Mortgage Rates Stuck in Holding Pattern

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage barely budged this week, staying well below the 4 percent mark. 

Dallas Arboretum Autumn Festival Has a Fairy-Tale Feel

Dallas Arboretum Autumn Festival Has a Fairy-Tale Feel

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum has a "Wizard of Oz" theme this year, and everywhere you look is a sea of orange.