Real Estate By The Book

There were 2,869 foreclosed homes in Collin County in September 2009 with 452 new foreclosed homes.  The average sales price for all Collin County and Dallas homes was $274,216 and the average sales price of a foreclosed home was $172,788, a $101,428 savings,  according to RealtyTrac.com. Collin ...

The new and improved home buyer tax credit is official and took effect Nov 9, 2009. The extended and expanded legislation extended the first-time buyer tax credit through May 1, 2010 and includes a tax credit to repeat home buyers.   Home Buyer Tax Credit Expansion and Extension  The $8,000 tax c...

It doesn’t matter if you are buying your first Dallas home or are a veteran home buyer, you will have list of ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ for your new Dallas home. The ‘wants’ are things that would be nice to have such as a gas fireplace or granite counters. The ‘needs’ are things like, well a ‘bathroom’...

In today's real estate market, Dallas home owners trying to sell on their own get discouraged when it comes to getting their Dallas homes sold. What they may not realize is that in the modern market selling a home takes a lot more than just sticking a "for sale" sign in the front yard. Traditiona...

In today's rapidly changing economy, many Dallas home owners wonder or worry about selling their home for the best price, and terms in the shortest period of time.  Here are 9 helpful hints if you are considering selling your Dallas home:  Be realistic, and price your home right by using market c...

Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.Now let's take a look at Dallas real estate sales statistics for September 2009 to learn how our local real estate market is ...

Many Dallas renters are finding that they get more ‘bang for their' buck if they buy a home rather than rent one. With affordable prices, low interest rates and tax incentives, Dallas home ownership makes more sense than ever.  7 Reasons to Buy Rather Than Rent Dallas Home 1. Buying doesn't alway...

Something to consider when selling your Dallas home is the Capital Gains ramifications. Will you owe Uncle Sam money after the sale of your Dallas home? Capital Gains are calculated as the difference between what you paid for your property and what you sell it for. Here is how you calculate your ...

Installing a new insulated garage door is a simple home improvement project that has many benefits. This simple change adds desirable curb appeal and increases the value of your Dallas home. The best part is, it also saves energy and tax credits are given to homeowners who install approved garage...

Low listing prices, reasonable interest rates, and an abundant variety of homes to choose from are among a few of the reasons now is the perfect time for buyers to make a move in today's real estate market. Current market trends and other factors have made conditions even more favorable for first...