Remodeling & Home Improvement Ideas

We’ve recently come across this very informative infographic that outlines the 14 Best Remodeling & Home Improvement Ideas To Increase Home Value. This infographic breaks down the best ways to add value to your home before you list and ultimately sell it.

Home Buying Resource

Buying a home can be a confusing process, especially if you are a first time homebuyer. There are many things to consider throughout the process. We want to provide you with the knowledge and resources that will help you make an informed decision. A home is an investment that you should enjoy for many years to come. We strive to help you find a home that fits your dreams and your needs, as well as your budget. Our hope is […]

Unexpected Expenses When Purchasing a Home

Purchasing a home is an exciting and often overwhelming time especially for first time home buyers. Finances are undoubtedly one of the most important factors when purchasing a home, so it’s important to stay on top of your finances and understand what expenses are coming your way. The following are a few of the expenses that come from purchasing a new home, once you are aware of these you should have peace of mind throughout the home buying process.

Be Cautious When Building A Home

We’re thrilled about all the new companies moving to our area, but buyer beware about the low inventory on existing homes. In the Greater Dallas area it’s common right now for home buyers to consider purchasing a new construction home. Being the first to live in and own a home can be exciting and open many opportunities that you would not have with purchasing an existing home. These possibilities also come with other factors that require careful consideration to ensure the […]

Bill Shields Receives Recognition by Choice Home Warranty

Often we are praised for the hard work and dedication that it takes to help our clients find their perfect homes. Normally this praise comes from the clients we assist, however recently Bill Shields has been appointed one of “The 15 Best Realtors of Dallas, TX” by Choice Home Warranty, though we more accurately work for buyers as a Buyer’s Agent. Bill Shields & team are honored to share this recognition with some of Dallas’ most experienced and successful realtors. […]

Supply & Demand: Why is Dallas a “seller’s market” this year?

On a daily basis DFW residents see the impact of supply and demand on gasoline prices, produce aisle, and even the trendy, new electronics that hit the market each day. The housing market in Dallas is no exception. Dallas is experiencing a combination of very low supply of pre-owned homes hitting the market and an ever-increasing demand for pre-owned homes in the same price range. The recent shortage of pre-owned homes in the Dallas area created a decrease in options […]

2015 forecast: DFW will be among top real estate markets

  Houston, Austin and DFW are all forecast to be top real estate markets next year. (DMN files) The Dallas-Fort Worth real estate metroplex is booming to say the least. DFW has secured one of the top commercial real estate markets in the country working its way into a prosperous new year. The region is estimate to be one of the top business land markets in the nation by 2015. Three Texas cities made it onto the annual list of best […]

Toyota Moving to Texas – What Relocating Californians Can Expect

The Move from California to Texas Chances are, you’ll want to move by car with all of your belongings when finally venturing out to Texas. The trip, depending what part of California you are coming from, is give-or-take 30 hours. Your best bet is to break this up into two days, staying in New Mexico for a break before continuing on. Make sure to have all your ducks in a row before you move. Use the checklist below to help […]

Whose market is it anyway?

Wow – the oxymoron of being a realtor in the DFW area. These are the business page headlines Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th: What does this mean to our current and future clients???  The inventory of existing homes for sale is the lowest in 15 years, but job opportunities in the area are rising.  What does this mean to our current clients and new buyers?  You might consider buying a new construction home, you definitely need to be […]

The City vs. Suburbs

Every day we help our clients to find the perfect home, and one of the biggest factors we have to think about when looking for that perfect place is, of course, location, location, location!  An area that might be perfect for one person could be completely wrong for you and your family. One of the biggest questions to ask when looking for a home is, “Do I want to live in the heart of the city, or a suburb?”   This […]