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 […]
The Dallas Housing Market in 2014
Houses will be going on the market soon with many folks wanting to take advantage of the 11% increase in existing homes prices we experienced in the Dallas Metroplex area in 2013. New home buyers need to be MORE aware than ever of the importance of getting pre-qualified before beginning their search. In the next few days/weeks we’ll be posting ideas for updating and getting a home ready to sell on our Facebook and Twitter. LISTING HOMES FOR SALE IS […]
File Your Homestead Exemption for 2014
It is time to remind you to be sure and mail in your Homestead Exemption form in order to receive a discount on your property taxes, should your property be eligible.
Good News, Dallas Area!
Less than 5% of Dallas-area homeowners are underwater on mortgages as of December 2013. This is great news for Dallas area, indicating our area economy is getting stronger! We are looking forward to bringing in the New Year with success. People will be listing their homes and getting ready to negotiate- we are the buyers’ best chance to negotiate successfully and have their interests protected all the way to closing. Read more about this story at the Dallas News website.
We Will Always Remember
We can never forget the greatness of our country and the needless loss of so many of our citizens. Be alert, be informed, and be open minded. God Bless America and all that sacrificed both that day and in the wars that protect our democracy and keep us respected in the eyes of the world! We must never forget that uniting event and keep America strong!
Back to School
Whether your children are veterans or this is their first year of school, starting the new year can be full of stress and anxiety. When sending your children back to school this year make sure you set a schedule and follow it! Setting a schedule that will work best for you and your family will help create structure within the home. It will also help reduce the anxiety throughout their day. Mastering the Morning The few hours before heading to […]
Get The Most For Your Home
Are you trying to sell your home? If so, you will want to get the most for it that you can. The best way to do that is to improve your home’s overall value. Here are some budget friendly boosts to sprucing up the living spaces. These simple fixes will go a long way and will ultimately increase your satisfaction and the value. 1. Update the kitchen A little investment can really go a long way in the kitchen. Most […]
Small Bathroom? Easy ways to make it seem bigger
Having a small bathroom can be not only inconvenient but very cluttered as well. In a recent article by Carla Aston of Aston Design Studio, Aston writes of some top ways to keep a small bathroom functional and stylish, while also giving the allusion that it is larger than it actually is. We are going to discuss a few suggestions to make your space feel more open and luxurious. 1. Using the same neutral color theme throughout the room. The […]