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Neighborhood Spotlight: Plano
Plano is actually a suburb of Dallas and a very popular area for new residents. If you’re moving to the DFW area for work or for any other reason, Plano should be very high on your list, especially if you prefer a suburb. Here is what to expect when living in Plano. With a historic... Read More
What are the Best Neighborhoods for Affordable Real Estate in Dallas?
Maybe you cannot afford one of the more expensive areas of Dallas or you just don’t choose to spend the high dollars expected for luxury homes. If you’re looking for an affordable neighborhood in Dallas, you need to know where to go. Here are some of the top choices for bargain-hunters looking for real estate... Read More
Thinking about buying a fixer upper? Advice for Dallas Home Buyers
Dallas home buyers may overlook certain properties in and around the city because they are fixer uppers because they are not the most attractive properties on the market. However, many of these fixer uppers have a lot of potential if purchased at a good price and fixed up to your liking. The secret is knowing... Read More
Southlake. Where to search for a home in the Dallas metro area
For many Dallas homebuyers who prefer more of a suburban feel, the affluent community of Southlake is a great alternative to the city life. With its excellent schools, beautiful homes and a location that’s just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, it is one of the top places to live in the Dallas metro area. Thriving... Read More
Fixed or Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Fixed Rate Mortgages and Adjustable Rate Mortgages are the two most common mortgage rates. Following are the differences between the two mortgages: Fixed Rate Mortgages allow a borrower to know what all future monthly payments will be. The interest rate is fixed; therefore, the borrower will pay the same monthly payment through the entire term... Read More
10 IMPORTANT SELLER’S TIPS
1. Learn about Market Conditions – The “market” sets the final sales price and terms. You may have to be prepared for your home being on the market for a longer period of time, and there may be fewer showings than what you anticipated. Find out about recent sales in your neighborhood for a guide... Read More
Selling Your Dallas – Fort Worth Home This Winter Can Yield Advantages
When you step outside and feel a crisp chill in the air, you know it: winter is on the way. If events have so ordered themselves that you find yourself selling your home in Dallas – Fort Worth during the winter months, you’re probably aware that it is not the preferred real estate season. Prospects... Read More
For Sale By Owner
If you’re planning to sell your home “For Sale By Owner” (best known as “FSBO”) in the Dallas – Fort Worth area this fall, it will be vital that you give some serious thought to the MLS. “MLS” (Multiple Listing Service) is the database used and updated by real estate professionals and trade associations. It’s... Read More
Dallas – Fort Worth / Seller Financing Can Be a Powerful Inducement
October’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index shows a slight relaxation in lending standards — but as most Dallas – Fort Worth home buyers and sellers will agree, getting a mortgage is still difficult. With mortgage availability bench-marked at 100, although it’s currently at 111 ½, compared with the 800 it stood at in 2007, today’s is... Read More
Avoid Common First-Time Buyer Mistakes
When a Dallas – Fort Worth first-time home buyer begins hunting for the prize that has to serve both as a satisfactory home base and a solid investment, most feel a mixture of excitement (a home is a landmark achievement!) and maybe just a touch of apprehension. Like any expense you’ve never encountered before, it’s... Read More