18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market

 Some good tips on preparing your  home for the Spring Market. Note**For us in TX this market is already here!

18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market

What You Must Know About Home Appraisals

 Here is some basic information on why appraisals vary and values can be different.

HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | What You Must Know About Home Appraisals

Texas Quarterly Housing Report, Q4-2012

5 aesthetic issues that turn off buyers | Inman News

Here are some good seller AND buyer tips when you come across some cosmetic items that are a concern.

5 aesthetic issues that turn off buyers | Inman News

Improving Markets List Grows to 259 with All 50 States Represented

Improving Markets List Grows to 259 with All 50 States Represented

Preparing To Buy A Home

Good tips when you are considering a home purchase.

Preparing To Buy A Home

Realty Times - Buying A Fixer-Upper Home For Your First Home

 Pointers when considering a fixer upper for the first time...

Realty Times - Buying A Fixer-Upper Home For Your First Home

2013-NAR-Issue-Brief-Fiscal-Cliff-Real-Estate-Provisions-0102-1232.pdf (application/pdf Object)

 Real Estate provisions in the Fiscal Cliff Bill.

2013-NAR-Issue-Brief-Fiscal-Cliff-Real-Estate-Provisions-0102-1232.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest

 Its all about location. You can fix up a house, change its features, upgrade...but you can't pick it up and move it.

Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest

To Stay or Not To Stay.....

Realty Times - Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Sell Or Remodel?

Rent Prices Continue to Rise Faster than Asking Prices

For the Dallas and surrounding areas, this is so true. I have seen rental values spike above the market mortgage rates to the point where some landlords are making $500 a month in positive income after paying their PIMI. Great news for landlords. For renters, not as much.

Even if you have had a bankruptcy and/or foreclosure, don't think that you are out of the housing purchase market.  If it has been 3 years and you have been working on improving your credit, you may have a good chance at qualifying for an FHA loan program.

I have a couple of great loan officers that I work with that would be happy to determine if you can qualify.

Rent Prices Continue to Rise Faster than Asking Prices

FICO reveals behaviors behind sterling credit scores | Inman News

 Great information if you have always wondered how those FICO scores really affect your purchasing ability.

FICO reveals behaviors behind sterling credit scores | Inman News

Realty Times - Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows As Home Construction Builds Up Steam

 New Construction getting a boost!

Realty Times - Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows As Home Construction Builds Up Steam

The Centrum Towers-Uptown Dallas Living

Looking for spacious condos with amazing views of downtown Dallas? The Centrum Tower has the best views of Dallas!  The Centrum Tower is considered to be one of Dallas’s prestigious condominium towers. The Centrum Tower rises to 233 feet or 71.0 meters. The Centrum consists of upscale offices, retail complex, high profile restaurants and a residential tower.  Centrum Tower offers luxurious living in a secure and private environment. The building's location in the prestigious Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek corridor allows residents the convenience of easy access to the area's many shops, restaurants and parks.

The 19-story Centrum Tower condominium complex houses 34 residences ranging from one bedroom to multi-tiered penthouses. Centrum Tower building amenities include a private workout facility, 24-hour staffing, private, gated underground garage parking, two guest suites, valet parking for residents and guests, and individual roomy storage units.

 Coming Soon! 1 bedroom unit on 13th floor. Call me for more details.

New Development in Frisco, TX. Highland Homes, Lawler Park

BofA to Eliminate Some Second Lien Mortgages | Realtor Magazine

 Great News! If you are not sure if you are eligible, contact your 2nd lienholder if it is BoA.

BofA to Eliminate Some Second Lien Mortgages | Realtor Magazine

Realty Times - Five Pitfalls That Keep Buyers From Finding The Right Home

Realty Times - Five Pitfalls That Keep Buyers From Finding The Right Home

Realty Times - Favorable Mortgage Rates Help Housing Market Confidence

Realty Times - Favorable Mortgage Rates Help Housing Market Confidence

Realty Times - Home Showings Made Easy

Good tips on showing your home.

Realty Times - Home Showings Made Easy

Realty Times - Searching For Your New Home

 Great article for buyers looking for that new home. Great tips.

Realty Times - Searching For Your New Home