Britney Elizondo's (belizondo) Blog

This stunning Preston Hollow home is offered at $1,499,999

It seems that at the end of every Real Estate Agent's career he/she could honestly write a novel.  I've been in this crazy business for over 8 years now and I am still, constantly surprised by other agents, my clients, brokers, you name it!  This past month has held a lot of firsts for me and it...

This charming 1913 home in Munger Place Historic District has 4 BR, 2 baths, 3 LA s, hardwoods & exquisite original millwork throughout. Pocket doors between LR & DR. Original leaded glass built ins in foyer sitting area. Claw foot tub in bath & glass fronts on kit. cabinets. Family room, with w...

Anthony Robbins said, "Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more."  I read this, LOVED it, and thought it was appropriate considering the time of year.  We all, myself included, get so involved with the day-to-day that...

This exquisite, custom, stone and brick home built in 2001 has dramatic drive-up appeal with lush grounds and landscaping. The 6200+ sf consists of 5 bedrooms (each with an attached full bathroom), a half bathroom downstairs, a media room, gameroom, formal living and dining, a huge family room o...

The saying "Never say never" still goes and becomes more true every single day.  At national conferences, I've always heard listing agents say they, at times, will convince their SELLER to make the BUYER an offer to purchase their house.  Crazy, right!?  Wrong!!  Nowadays, to survive in Real Esta...

Every Monday in our Team meetings our in-house lender stands up and gives the office an update on where we are in the world of lending.  For today's blog I thought I would share the information. "It was another extremely volatile week for mortgage rates. Stronger than expected global and domestic...

According the NAR (the National Association of Realtors), 62% of home buyers begin their search by getting in the car, driving around and calling agents on the yard sign.  I realize this seems like a great idea because the agent who is listing the home knows the most about the home; believe me, I...

It seems around the holidays everyone hunkers down and has the idea to wait until the new year to buy or sell.  Let me tell you, this is a horrible idea!  So you ask, "Why should I buy now?"  Here are a few reasons: 1. How about an extra 20% off your taxes?  If the home you are purchasing is goin...

If you're considering selling your home, this is something you must think about -> do you want it to sell your home quickly so you can move into your new home and get on with your life, or do you want to sit on the market, selling other homes?  This may seem to be an interesting question and take...