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Are you thinking that now that the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is over, you're too late to get a good deal on a new home.  It's time to think again.  As you will see from the chart below, 10 years ago interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage were at a national average of 7.32 and now ...
10/10/2010
Whether you're coming to visit or considering buying your next home in Southlake, TX, I can assure you that there are lots of reasons to be here.  From its outstanding location in the heart of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and conveniently located just minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth Interna...
10/07/2010
1.  PRICE IT RIGHT- I know, we've all heard it before but pricing is the single most important factor in getting your home sold.  If you overprice, you'll probably just end up helping your neighbor sell their home.  If your neighbor is priced correctly, their home will seem like a deal compared t...
10/06/2010
I recently ran across a video that aired on 20/20 several years ago that explains the benefits of staging.  It is important to remember that most people don't live in homes that are ready for sale.  The way we live is usually not the way we would want our homes presented to buyers.  I think you'l...
10/05/2010
I ran across a great article from Investopedia this morning titled: 6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Home -- But Really Don't!  I think this is a really important for Sellers to understand.  I'll never forget my very first listing was for a woman in Keller TX who had a home on 1 acre with a g...
10/04/2010
The City of Keller TX has recently updated their website and added a variety of new links.  For example, if you want to know the top 20 Questions asked by Keller residents, you can click here.  From driver's licenses to marriage licenses to dog licenses, you'll find it all.  Want to hold a garage...
10/01/2010
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There are several reasons to hire a home inspector.  If you are purchasing a home:  Since buying a home will most likely be the single largest investment you will ever make, you will want to be as knowledgeable as you can about the home prior to your purchase.  A home inspection should inform you...
09/30/2010
Looking for something to do this weekend to soak up this beautiful weather?  Come out this weekend (October 1 - 3) to Southlake TX for the annual Fall Festival - Oktoberfest.  There will be many local artisans selling their wares, the annual weiner dog race and the first-ever weiner dog Parade an...
09/29/2010
Before searching for your new home with your Realtor, you should speak with a lender and get pre-approved.  This way, you will get a pretty good idea of what your monthly payments will be and how much money you will need to bring to closing.   Your lender will ask for many documents so that he ca...
09/22/2010
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National Night Out: National Night Out in Texas is officially on October 5, 2010. The time varies but it will usually range from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Here is the information on this program if you are not familiar with it. Every year for National Night Out citizens will turn on their porch ligh...
09/21/2010
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