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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
How is your customer service… To your clients? Do you focus on their specifications  or only your best interest.   I had to 2 great experiences this week showed customer service why I do business may landscaper and car dealership.  Why they maintain my ongoing customer commitment Lesson # 1 Landscaper story Lesson # 2 Dealership story   CLICK HERE  I did not realize I paid my landscaper with $50 in lieu of $20.  He knocked at the door asked if I failed to list any other services for him to complete.  I confused by his question….. he showed the paid $50, NOTE:  I would have never known the difference if  were missing the other $30 needless to say who will keep my landscaping business for years to come.  Thank you for honest contractors out in the world .  Do you stop and think about wha...
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Well, as I write this update, Hurricane Ike is still a Category 1 storm and is still expected to affect us here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  We are already seeing light rain and winds up to 25 MPH, so the organizers of the All About Uptown Festival have wisely decided to postpone the event for two weeks until Saturday, September 27, 2008.  With heavy rain and tropical storm strength winds of up to 45 MPH still being forecast for Dallas there is still the potential for damage, so this seems to be a prudent decision. Event details can be found here. I will see y'all on the 27th, but for today, instead of making it "All About Uptown", lets make it "All About Safety" by making sure that as Ike gets closer to Dallas that you stay off the roads, find somewhere safe to ride it out and are ...
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By BILL CHERRY, Broker & Wealth Coach
(Bill Cherry, Realtor)
            Don't tell me I'm playing some sort of reverse race card when I tell you that for the majority of my life, I've been totally sure that barbequing is a talent God only doled out to a handful of black men.             I've eaten barbeque in shacks with dirt floors, shacks with wooden floors surrounding a big rectangular brick barbeque pit.  I've eaten the savory meat on Mrs. Baird's white bread and her hamburger buns.  And I've eaten barbeque dinners on paper plates at picnic tables under massive oak trees.              Sometime with a beer that had been chilled in an ice chest.  Other times with a fresh piece of just-baked lemon meringue pie for the ending accruement.              But I learned early on that if there was a white fellow at the pit, the result, regardless of th...
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By BILL CHERRY, Broker & Wealth Coach
(Bill Cherry, Realtor)
            When the boat arrived in Dallas from the Old Country (Galveston), dropping Patty, me, our dog Emmielou and our cat Ethyl off to begin our new life in the New World, we were hardly prepared for one important aspect of the move.             Those we had depended on for years - our minister, plumber, electrician, painter, butcher, dry cleaners - not only weren't on the boat with us, but had no plans to move to Dallas to continue serving the Cherrys.              So we've spent the last three years looking to find those in Dallas who provide the superb services we were used to in Galveston.  (Oddly, when we got here we found that our Wells Fargo banker, Damion Phillips, had just moved here, too.)             If you've read my recent Active Rain blog entries, you know that I've b...
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By Kevin Caskey, Dallas Real Estate Expert
(Dallas City Center)
Just left a training class on blogging so I am going to give it a try.  Not many firsts once you hit 40.   I feel for many of the Realtors throughout the country that are struggling with very tough markets.  I am very thankful to work in a market that has neighborhoods that are actually thriving.  The Dallas real estate market has remained stable overall.  I live and specialize in Lake Highlands but also work in all of the neighborhoods surrounding White Rock Lake.  Many changes in my personal market area are going to have a very positive impact on home values so some of my future blogs will be bringing that information to the general public and other agents.  Wow, that wasn't too hard for my first time.  
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By Joshua Harley, CEO, Tech Geek, Innovator, Disruptor, US Marine
(Fathom Realty)
You just dropped your youngest child off at college and have officially joined the ranks of the empty nesters. One of the first questions that usually comes to mind is should we downsize our Dallas home. The kids are gone and we probably don't need this big house. But is buying a smaller home right for you? There are pros and cons to downsizing. Consider your finances and lifestyle before making a decision. Reasons not to downsize your Dallas home: You want a place for your children and grandchildren to stay when they visit. The family is spread all across the country and you want to have a place for everyone to gather for the holidays and vacations. You can't bear to part with your cherished belongings. You have been in your current home for many years and have filled it to the gills w...
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9/13/08: The All About Uptown Festival has been postponed: Click here for details!   Next Saturday, September 13, 2008, the Uptown Dallas Association will be sponsoring the All About Uptown Festival, taking place from 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Fairmount Street between McKinney Avenue and Howell. It promises to be a fun day in this vibrant neighborhood.  The Festival events will include: Sample signature offerings from approximately 20 Uptown restaurants Enjoy continuous live music from local, regional and national bands Enjoy arts performances from local theatre, comedians and artists Visit Chef Showcase for Uptown chef demonstrations, wine pairings/tastings and live music. A different chef each hour on the hour from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Historic home tours, trolley rides and cemetery tou...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Dallas Home Buyer Tips Part One Dallas Home Buyer Tips Part Two Dallas Home Buyer Tips Part Three Dallas Home Buyer Tips: Part Four - Appraisals Secure a Dallas home loan from a lender YOU must complete and pay for home appraisal.  UNLESS you are paying cash for a home it would not require you pay for an appraisal HOWEVER I would never recommend ignore the value of home appraisal Direct Link Video I locate explain the appraisal process.  Therefore you won't feel comfortable about the process. NOTE:  Appraisal is ordered by the lender in most instances AFTER home inspection is complete, and you have passed the option period.  Average appraisal cost approximately $300 to $500 document you should maintain in your files. CONFER WITH CPA:  All your expenses for closing costs if tax write of...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Dallas Home Staging Part One: Dallas Home Staging Part Two: Dallas Home Staging Part Three: Dallas Home Staging:  Part Four:  Front Door: Dallas Home Staging:  Part Five :  Dump The Popcorn Ceilings Dallas Home Staging:  Part Six:   Easy Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades Dallas Home Staging:  Part Seven:  Dump The White Walls Dallas Home Staging:  Part Eight:  Photograph your property prior contacting listing agent   Dallas Home Staging : Part Nine - Home For Sale Is Now A Product Sell your home for top dollar in a down market, is stressful you need to be proactive make your home stand out from inventory of listings which allows Dallas home buyers choose from. RECOMMENDATIONS:  Small inexpensive updates have a huge impact assist potential your home sell faster: 1. Grand Entrance Critical –...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Dallas Home Staging Part One: Dallas Home Staging Part Two: Dallas Home Staging Part Three: Dallas Home Staging:  Part Four:  Front Door: Dallas Home Staging:  Part Five :  Dump The Popcorn Ceilings Dallas Home Staging:  Part Six:   Easy Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades Dallas Home Staging:  Part Seven:  Dump The White Walls Dallas Home Staging:  Part Eight:  Photograph your property prior contacting listing agent   Dallas Home Staging : Part Nine - Home For Sale Is Now A Product Easy upgrades in kitchens and bathrooms. 3 Big Areas Focus Dallas Home Buyers Kitchens and bathrooms rooms that sell the house. Don't make HUGE mistake regarding an expensive remodeling project to sell your home. Kitchen receive return on your investment upgrade the appliances and replace the counter tops. OR Upd...
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Given the economic and social struggles we currently face as a nation, it's not great surprise that the topic of conversation at Starbucks, around the water cooler, on the DART Rail train or in office elevators frequently turns to how the effects of our national economic or other challenges is affecting each of us personally.  Nobody is happy about $4.00/gallon gasoline or high food and energy costs.  Many people are disappointed that we are still stuck in Iraq so many years after the president proclaimed "Mission Accomplished".  But while talking about these matters may make us feel a bit better for having "vented", our real opportunity... actually your real opportunity... to Speak Out comes in just 9 weeks when you have the opportunity to cast your ballot on November 4th. Make sure t...
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By Darren Dattalo
(Keller Williams)
The biggest news continues to be in the new construction part of our market. For those "old home" owners (homes built before 1975), prices are up, , days on market are down, inventory is down and the numbers are actually looking pretty balanced. Hopefully you know that Dallas has been doing much better than the national averages in terms of the housing slump. Its nice to see the old homes that are the backbone of the neighborhood holding their value. Original Homes: Looking at this August snapshot, the market looks to be ideal for old homes owners. The average price is up about 2% over last month.  Days on market is down slightly from 143 days to 139 days. Of course, antyhign over 60 days is usually not good, but for our neighborhood where people are more prone to overpricing, its an im...
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
Starting today, September 5, through the weekend, September 7, is the Dallas Home & Garden Show at Dallas' Market Hall. The Dallas Market Hall is located at 2200 Stemmon Freeway in Dallas.  Admission is $8.50 but kids under 12 are FREE! It starts today at 2pm and ends at 6pm on Sunday. You can get a coupon for $1 off at your nearest Tom Thumb.  We all love discounts! Come see all the latest and greatest ideas for the house and home.  I always get a couple of good ideas, though I never implement. Maybe this time I will!
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By Erelopro Out of Business, Relocation Professionals are out of business
(erelopro)
Realtors call: (800) 900-2807 for Exclusive, Fresh, Scrubbed, Matched leads for Dallas, Texas. Over the last few months we have seen a huge increase in the amount of people relocating to Dallas, Texas. At this time we are unable to match relocating families with enough Realtors, as so many home buyer request leads are coming in. We need a Realtor with some relocation experience that is willing to give a little time and money to assist these relocating families. If you would like to receive 10 - 20 home buyer leads per month, contact us as soon as possible at (800) 900-2807. We currently only need one agent, and this is a first come first serve program. You may also read more information about our 7 year old, BBB registered company at http://www.eLeadMarketing.com. Why are our Home Buyer...
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By Home Staging
(Showhomes)
Company Offers Temporary Rentals To Help Sell Homes   POSTED: 5:29 pm CDT August 29, 2008  A North Texas company promoting itself as a way to protect empty homes and sell them faster, is also promoting itself as an alternative for people who are not sure where they will live next. Showhomes is a company that places people and their furniture in vacant homes to help the homes sell faster, and they said their service can be very useful to people having a tough time in the current housing market. "With a lot of foreclosures on the market, you have so many houses that are being broken into, vandalized, people are stealing the appliances, plus they're running down," Emily Rose, of Showhomes said. "They look decrepit. So we can go in, mow the yards, keep them from being vandalized." Eddie Car...
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By Sharon Parisi, Dallas Homes
(United Real Estate Dallas )
Yes, I admit it.  I am into healthy eating.  This morning I was reminded how fortunate I am to have several choices in grocery stores that offer a wide variety of organic foods and supplements. Although most of the large grocery chains offer small sections of organic foods; they do not compare with my three favorite stores located within 2 miles of my house: Sprouts - Forest Lane at Marsh Lane  Noted for its value priced fruits and vegetables. Whole Foods - Forest Lane at Preston  Complete with a spa! Roy's Natural Market - Preston Road at Royal  Great resource when you are looking for difficult to find supplements. All three of the above stores offer prepared foods and tables to eat, if you are on the go.  In addition, they have knowledgeable and friendly staff members to help you find...
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Has anyone else been to Orange Cup? Orange Cup is a new concept frozen yogurt store with what has to be the best, delicious and healthy frozen yogurt my taste buds have ever encountered.  Their only current location is on the 2ndlevel of Northpark Mall near Neiman Marcus, but according to their website they have plans to open several more stores this year in the DFW area and Texas. Besides their incredible all natural nonfat yogurt that has live and active cultures (and their incredible fruit and crunchy toppings), Orange Cup also makes you feel good about their product because they are a company with a strong commitment to the earth through their "Orange is Green" initiative that strives to make meaningful benefits for the society and the earth". Check out their website for their menu ...
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I have been writing in recent months about the increasing number of Transit Oriented Developments (TOD's) in the Dallas area.  For those of you who have missed them, they include: Transit Oriented Developments: A way of life for North Texas and our changing times Dallas and Garland - Those TODdling Towns! Word-a-palooza - Part Deux: A TOD Update Welcome to Real Estate Word-a-palooza! Anyone have a Dictionary? I have received several inquiries about whether I think that the increase in popularity of these developments has more to do with the lifestyle or more to do with DART ridership.  I have maintained they go hand-in-hand.  But this past week the Dallas Morning News provided additional insight by reporting that indeed, DART ridership continues to rise, setting a record in July of near...
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