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10 Most Forgotten Items During A Move When moving day arrives, there's nothing quite like the nagging feeling that you're forgetting something. But, don't let the moving blues get you down because there are a few tricks that you can use to make sure that you don't leave anything behind. A good r...

Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best ways to build your business is by b...

Buying a home is euphoric and scary. On one hand, you are moving into a property you own. On the other, you are committing to the repayment of a lot of money.  How to Avoid Buyer's Remorse Buying a property can throw your emotions all over the place. First, you are ecstatic when the seller agree...

  I just checked in on one of my favorite West Frisco neighborhoods, Christie Ranch.  I found out that Grand Homes is in close out phase.  They have only 7 home sites remaining.  This means awesome deals for home buyers looking to buy now or build.  This is truely one of my favorite West Frisco s...

The DFW Metroplex in 2010 has now reached a population of 6.8 million and is growing at 165,000 net gain annually.  We are the fastest growing region in the United States.  According to Michael Cox, economist at SMU, it is now projected that we will have a population of 10.73 million by 2028.  We...

1 week ago I wrote about all the home buying options in the Grayhawk neighborhood of Frisco TX.  At that time there were 40 homes listed for sale.  Quite impressive I thought, at the time.  Lots of choices to show Frisco TX home buyers.  However, now there are 46 homes for sale in the Grayhawk ne...

Frequently Asked Questions About the Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move-up/repeat home buyers (existing home owners) purchasing a principal residence after November 6, ...

  There are two legal ways to increase your wealth.    1.  Keep more of what you have (e.g., tax strategies, rehab efficiencies, cost savings)   2. Add value to something (e.g., a real estate investment, stocks, bonds)  Let's focus on adding value to your rehab investments.  The most obvious is c...

To Listen To a Pre-Recorded Message About Short SalesCall (972)200-1774 Ext.0627 As dreams of home ownership are taking newer turns, so are our efforts to realize them. It is only natural for anyone to dream of a home of one's own, where one can live with one's loved ones and cherish all the dre...

The simple fact is we Americans move a lot... 11 or 12 times in a lifetime depending on whom you consult. Chances are you are going to purchase a house during quite a few of those moves and somewhere along the line you may have the opportunity to build a new home.  Should you?  Everyone has fant...