Dallas and Miami are both exciting and vibrant cities, each with its own distinct character and flavor. Both cities have seen an explosion in growth in the past few years, attracting transplants...
Dallas vs. Charlotte: An In-Depth Comparison With the ever-rising popularity and low cost of living in both Charlotte and Dallas, I am frequently asked how the two cities compare. Especially wit...
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Lantana, TX is a master-planned community that is located 8 miles south of Denton. It was originally developed by Republic Property Group with plans beginning to develop in 1999. The entire desi...
Dallas vs. Atlanta: An In-Depth Comparison As a real estate professional in Dallas, I am constantly asked by my clients to compare Dallas to Atlanta. This makes sense because both cities are sim...
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While I understand the big box, national portal sites like Zillow, Trulia, & Realtor.com are popular with consumers, you need to understand that they all share one HUGE common issue. The portal...
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Guide Updated February 20, 2019 HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LIVING IN DALLAS If you are moving to Dallas Texas and need to know about the area, the area's best places to live and what you can expe...
Sell My House This page is full of easy, free, useful information on how to sell your home like the pros do it, and let you keep the most possible money for your home. Quickly Jump To The Most I...
On the First Day of Christmas, My Broker Gave to Me... a client who insists on making ridiculous offers like properties should be free. On the Second Day of Christmas, My Broker Gave to Me... two...
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Becoming a Realtor/Real Estate Agent in Texas by getting your real estate license requires several steps. Within this article, I will do my best to guide you along the path with the least amou...
As in the other articles we have composed about the neighborhoods, our Realtors will rely on certain aspects which make some Dallas neighborhoods and areas better than others. For ease of this...
The BEST Online Moving Checklist Moving is unfortunately never an easy task. Chances are you most likely have experienced a few moves in your lifetime and can personally attest to how demanding ...
You might be closer to buying the home of your dreams than you think. The only thing between you and that home is – you guessed it – obtaining a mortgage! In this post, we will review the st...
When preparing to put a house on the market, sellers are typically told to put all items that do not have a specific purpose in storage. Although I do agree that it is important to declutter a h...
The signs that your home’s foundation might be in need of repair typically start out fairly small and seemingly insignificant. A small crack might appear along the brick façade of your home, ...
In this article, we'll educate you on a Title Company and answer the question - What Does a Title Company Do? It's a rare residential real estate transaction that doesn't involve a title company....
When parents are relocating to a new community, one of their first questions is often "What are the best school districts in DFW?" To help get you started, here is an overview of the best sch...
The housing market offers something for every buyer but finding that perfect home takes effort and dedication. Seeing a specific home requires scheduling and planning, but open houses provide o...
FINAL WALK THROUGH BEFORE CLOSING The day is finally here! You’ve found the home of your dreams, have an accepted offer, and received the inspection report revealing both common issues and ma...
The Dallas Texas Real Estate Market Report for July 2018 The newest data released by NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) for July 2018 indicates that the Dallas-Fort Worth rea...
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You've found the perfect house and had your offer accepted -- no mean feat in this real estate market. You've gone through inspections and negotiations with the sellers until you both reached a ...
If you're moving and need just the right home in your new city, you won't pay much attention to the time of year when you're buying. Likewise, if the perfect property in the neighborhood you've ...
For some home buyers, a house with history is at the top of their list of "must have" features. They don't mind making an older home their very own. Other buyers would like to be the first to li...
The process of making an offer should be something you've started in the background well before you get serious about making an offer on a possible house to buy. Let's face it before you get ser...
This article is a guide for things you need to know to negotiate a better deal on a piece of property. There are specific tips, tricks and negotiation tools only the best REALTORS® know. ...
HOA fees are a prevalent part of home ownership in Dallas-Fort Worth. There are generally what I call three levels of Homeowner Association Dues. The three levels are made up of the condo HOA...
For most people, the purchase of a home is the most significant financial transaction they will ever make. That said, the very first thing a buyer needs to do is make sure they are protecting ...
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The status of real estate in Texas can sometimes be a tricky thing, especially if you don't use these terms very often. Some of the most confusing terms: Active Option Contract; Kick Out; Cont...
#1 - DO YOUR HOMEWORK Know Your Market Price is obviously the first thing which comes to mind when we talk about negotiations on a home. However, in order to get the very best deal possible, y...
Selling and buying a house can be a stressful process, but finding the best Realtors does not have to be a difficult task. If you follow the guidelines that a growing number of savvy home sell...
You've found the perfect house — the one that is just the right size and condition for your needs and your family, that's located in the ideal neighborhood and that sits within your price rang...
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If you were suddenly experiencing chest pains, you'd almost certainly consult your family doctor. If you were faced with a serious legal problem, you'd likely call a competent lawyer. In oth...
First things first and full disclosure - I can be as straightforward and candid with you in this article as I want to be. I'm not your listing agent, so I'm going to have a heart-to-heart disc...
Few people would ever buy a home without viewing it first. After all, any sensible buyer would want to see first hand what they are getting. However, the person who buys a home without a home in...
Whether you're trying to sell a home in Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Frisco, or even somewhere outside DFW like Leander, Texas , all of the tips & improvements below will help get your home re...
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Welcome to learning the best way to win that bidding war for the house you want. While written for my market, Dallas, Texas, the tips below generally apply to all areas of the country. My ar...
Many buyers are attracted to the foreclosed listing and the thought of purchasing a house way below market value. In theory, it is wonderful. In reality, there are things buyers need to know bef...
Zillow in Dallas Texas - How Accurate are Zestimates? About Dallas Texas Zillow Zestimates® Zestimates® do not use real sold data in Texas for estimates Texas is a non-disclosure state with sal...
One question we are constantly asked is - "should I use a REALTOR® when buying a home?" In fairness, this article is being written from the perspective of a REALTOR®. Full disclosures and...
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Why I'm Writing This This falls under the category of "you cannot make this stuff up!" Very rarely would I choose to make a public stand which could result in some backlash and controversy. Ho...
When people talk about Dallas, what they really mean is Dallas plus all the suburbs in the area. Suburbs like Plano, Frisco, Richardson, McKinney, Southlake, Colleyville, Westlake, Coppell and m...
When looking at homes for sale in Frisco, Texas , a lot of our buyer clients will often ask us "what are the best neighborhoods in Frisco?" The best Frisco neighborhoods, of course, is going t...
We are going to address the process of buying a house by offering our best tips below. Here is a quick list of what will be covered in our guide on How to Buy a House: Our Suggested Steps to B...
Major issues which should not be ignored! There are five categories of potentially significant matters: plumbing, HVAC, roofing, foundation and electrical. These five items are core function...
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This article is about the "no no's" and "do not's" of listing your home. If you are considering an upcoming listing, I'm going to give you a comprehensive list of things to avoid, correct and ...
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