The Mythical Value of Smart Homes

The Mythical Value of Smart Homes

What constitutes a true smart home and what different technology features are actually worth

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What Would an Increase in Mortgage Rates Mean for Homebuyers?

What Would an Increase in Mortgage Rates Mean for Homebuyers?

NAR expects that the mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage will rise to 4.4 percent in 2018. How will this change affect the monthly mortgage payment of homebuyers?
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Kaboom presents The Play Everywhere Tour

Kaboom presents The Play Everywhere Tour

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KaBOOM! will come to Dallas, bringing families and kids together for free, fun-filled family play. 

Richardson Neighborhoods - Marlborough Square

Richardson Neighborhoods - Marlborough Square

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Far North Dallas Neighborhoods - Prestonwood West

Far North Dallas Neighborhoods - Prestonwood West

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Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January - Far North Dallas

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January - Far North Dallas

Sales took a large dip in January as compared to last January. Down 24%. The average sales price rose 3% while the median sales price jumped 10%. There is a little distortion in these averages caused by more sales in the higher price ranges than normal. Pending sales showed an increase of 5% so maybe February will be positive. The number of new listings climber 9% while the active listings increased 23%. While this is a slight positive, with the months of inventory coming in at 1.9 months there is really not much for a buyer to chose from.

Sales: 47

Average Sales Price: $453,534

Median Sales Price: $425,750

Pending Sales: 87

New Listings: 97

Active Listings: 169

Months of Inventory: 1.9

Information provided by The Real Estate Center

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Should you pay off that mortgage before retirement?

Should you pay off that mortgage before retirement?

The decision depends on a number of factors, such as risk tolerance, additional assets, cash-flow needs and goals

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January - North Dallas

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January - North Dallas

North Dallas Sales were up 3% in January as compared to last January. The average sales price climbed 37% while the median sales price rose 13%. There were several more sales of million plus homes than normal that pulled up these sales prices. Pending sales fell 5%. Not sure what this means for February sales. The number of new listings dropped 15% and the active listings declined 4%. the months of inventory now stands at 3.9 months. 6 months is considered a balanced market so we are still titled to the sellers side.

Sales: 31

Average Sales Price: $1,213,145

Median Sales Price: $748,750

Pending Sales: 60

New Listings: 106

Active Listings: 250

Months of Inventory: 3.9

Information provided by The Real Estate Center 

These Four Types of Appliances Are All Wrong for Home Resale

These Four Types of Appliances Are All Wrong for Home Resale

As most appliances don't come cheap, is it worth the expensive upgrade? Turns out, the answer is: it depends.

Crow Collection of Asian Art presents Chinese New Year Festival

Crow Collection of Asian Art presents Chinese New Year Festival

Photo courtesy of Crow Collection

Say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and ring in 2018 as the Year of the Dog, a year marked by loyalty, kindness, and love. 

Metrostudy Names DFW Top New Home Market in the Nation

Metrostudy Names DFW Top New Home Market in the Nation

The survey, which compares 4Q17 to 4Q16, reveals new home starts jumped by a whopping 16.9 percent — a major indicator of builders preparing for a strong spring selling season.

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