Watched a great Video on Mike Koenings' site of Traffic Geyser Fame.  Thought I would share the notes that I took:  Happy Reading those many new books I know you will read after this.  I know it has changed the way I will read books moving forward. Speed Reading Secrets  Example book:  4hour body book.com  by Tim Ferris  1.      mindset 2.     preparation 3.     3 step process  Mindset:  what is your intention, why are you reading this book? What do you want to learn out of this book?  Position yourself as the teacher, you are going to act like you are going to teach the book to someone else. Read the book as if you are going to interview the writer.  Put your self in a place of service  Preparation:  read the back cover, everything on the front and back flaps ·      Page through and re... 03/08/2011

Spring is the selling season! It's like having dual staircases and wanting to walk up 'em both at the same time -- there's just so much going on! Love the buzz that goes on this time every year. But I especially love the buzz at new home communities like the one I've been in this week. If you're shopping for homes in the Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, N. Fort Worth or Flower Mound areas of Texas, and if your pricepoint is anywhere in the $300-800,000 range, there are some wonderful deals today with Toll Brothers. Here are some things I like about them when I sell their product: Location -- they have selected some of the best locations in these nearly landlocked areas of DFW. The developers are doing a nice job making the Toll Brothers communities complete stand outs! Pricing -- they a... 03/04/2011

Existing Home Sales Once Again on the Rise! - As the uptrend in existing-home sales continues, in January 2011, sales are rising for the 3rd consecutive month outpacing levels from a year ago, this is according to the National Association of REALTORS®. More here>  more... 02/24/2011

American Attitudes About Home Ownership - In a survey of 3,793 adults conducted by Harris Interactive and released in January 2011 on behalf of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, both home owners and renters agree that home ownership is integral to our nation's economy citing that it benefits individuals and families, and strengthens our communities.  You can read more here: more... 02/24/2011

Why Use a REALTOR® -  The Smart home sellers in today's real estate market realize that they need the expertise and guidance of a REALTOR® in the sales process of their home.  Only REALTORS® who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®, follow a Code of Ethics that has proven to stand the test of time, whereby other real estate licensees may not follow that same code.  You can read more here:  more... 02/24/2011

There is no other way to say it. It's a tough market for home sellers right now. The inventory is huge -- in the Keller, Texas, area especially. Searching homes in the Keller ISD area priced from $150,000 to $200,000? Well, you may want to narrow your crtiteria quite a bit, because there is a sea of about 300 homes listed in MLS to look at on the market today. And that isn't counting all the new construction and For Sale By Owners unlisted. Those properties would bring the total to an estimated 500! Considering the huge inventory, it's important to make sure your home looks 100% the best it can look when it hits the market. Right? To further elaborate, to show you if your home falls in another price bracket, what about houses valued in the Keller ISD area priced $300,000-350,000? If you... 01/22/2011

If you are looking for new residential construction in Keller, TX and the DFW Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex area, you've come to the right place.  Click on the link for a list of New Homes in Keller, TX.  Please be advised new construction has slowed significantly in the past couple of years.   There are often very few spec homes built by builders, so often you will need to start the process from the ground up.   Many areas like Addison, Flower Mound, and Plano have very few new residential developments due to space constraints.   Lots of people like to shop for new homes on their own.   My advice is to STOP, call Bruce Lynn, Your Realtor with Keller Williams Realty first at 214-675-6992 and bring me with you on the VERY 1st visit to the builder.   You will save time, money, and often l... 01/21/2011

3524 Welsh Court Keller, Tx 76244 TEXT info 114789 to 79564 Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Robert J Russell Office:972-292-8967 Mobile:972-679-9029 Website:Visit Website Price : $219,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 2,582 County : Tarrant Property Type : Detached Year Built : 2008 MLS Number : 11528307 click for more information and pictures Property Description HOME IS ALSO FOR LEASE $1850 * Gorgeous home located just minutes from easy access to shopping, schools, community pool, community park. This home has everything - large rooms, LARGE GAMEROOM-MEDIA room on 2nd with private bath, formal dining, formal living, study, open floor plan and the one thing that it needs is you - some come see it today. Directions: From 1... 01/13/2011

The Silverleaf Addition in Keller, TX is a very quiet community of new construction homes being built by Newport Homebuilders. This beautiful community located among mature oak trees, features gorgeous brick landscaping, wrought iron fence, and a community playground for the kids. Children in Silverleaf attend the Keller ISD schools including Shadygrove Elementary, South Keller Intermediate, Indian Springs Middle, and Keller High School.       These custom homes built by Newport Homebuilders in Silverleaf start in the $390's and are situated on estate size lots with only 42 homes in this community. Living in this LiveGreen community, you are in close proximity to Southlake Town Square, Keller Center, DFW Airport, and the Alliance Area. Aside from Silverleaf in Keller, Newport Homebuilde... 01/13/2011

COMMERCIAL LEASES in Keller, Texas If you are looking for commerical office, retail, restaurant, or warehouse space in Keller, Texas you've come to the right place. We always suggest expert tenant representation during your search and throughout the lease process. Lots of business like to go at it alone...checking out spaces and calling landlords directly. This can be one of the most costly mistakes a new or existing business can make. Call us first at 214-675-6992 or drop Bruce a line at rb@teamlynn.com before you even begin to look at potential locations. Here are the top ten reasons you should call us first before looking or calling landlords: 1. Keller Williams has experts in finding and negotiating tenant leases. You would likely never attempt to file your own corporate taxes or wr... 01/01/2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Y'all! With 2011 fast approaching, I can't help but set goals. Those who know me well know I'm not traditionally a goal setter, but a "just do it" girl who watches the results of diligent hard work pay off without keeping score or counting the dollars 'til tax time. But there is something about a new year that sets new sights. And I have a plan. A master plan! One thing I am tired of in 2010 is this market making a fool out of us. It's been hard to predict, hard to work through and certainly hard to be completely successful in it. And I mean that collectively -- consumers and professionals alike struggled. Big time. Hey, there, Frosty, you qualify! Oh, no, sorry! Underwriting guidelines changed again. Never mind. Try again when you have been in that industry another year... 12/29/2010

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Our home is full of Starbuck's-like cranberry bliss bars today after a mid-day baking spree with Brooke, my 4-year-old. Great change of pace from the cookies I'm used to making for open houses! We are spending our holiday this year entertaining the kids with some old school favorite ideas. If you are in town near Keller, TX, for the holidays and entertaining your kiddos on break from school, join us for some simple and economical fun! Bowling -- But get there early, especially on weekends. And by early I mean we were too late at 10:30 a.m. yesterday! Lanes full! So we opted for a movie instead. We'll hit the bowling alley later this week, but earlier! Movies -- We saw Yogi Bear. It's a simple little movie and it's 3D at most theaters, so if you planned o... 12/19/2010

The Keller real estate market update shows that 42 homes were sold in the month of November 2010. The average Keller, TX home sold in November 2010 sold for $337,205, a 17% increase over 2009, and took 83 days to sell. The average price per sqaure foot in Keller is $105 per sqft, a 6% increase over November 2009. The lowest price home sold in Keller, TX during November 2010 was a 1600 sqft foreclosure in Town & Country Village that sold for $76,500. The most expensive home sold in Keller was a home with 5428 square feet in the Manors at Waterford that was listed for $949,000 and has an undisclosed sales price. There are currently 328 homes for sale in Keller, TX ranging from the home at 2015 Ottinger Road, listed for $2,690,000 to the home at 221 Sorrel Trail, listed for $87,000. The Ke... 12/17/2010

It'll be snowing in Keller TX this weekend!  OK, well maybe not really snowing, but there will be an opportunity for the kids to go tubing down a two-lane hill of snow at the Holly Days event being held this weekend by the City of Keller.  Here's some information on two events that the City of Keller will be hosting this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit!  Holly Days Event:  Friday, December 3 at 6pm - Keller Town Center PlazaEvents include the Holly Jolly Light Parade, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Two-lane Tubing Hill of Snow, Gingerbread House Decorating, Crafts in the Jingle Bell Zone, and plenty of entertainment. Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 4 from 8am to 11 am - Keller PointePre-registration is required for this event.  For more information, call The Keller Po... 12/01/2010

KELLER, TX We specialize in locating BARGAIN homes and will fight for our buyers to get the lowest prices possible. Here you will find the lowest priced homes on the market including bank owned homes, foreclosures, HUD homes, REOs, short sales, and more. Many agents just want to work a deal for you (or for them), but I like to be in your corner to get you the absolute lowest price possible. We're always looking out for your best interests when buying a home by recommending not only the lowest cost service providers, but also the ones that offer the best value. Most agents I meet don't like to work foreclosure and short sale properties due to the extra work involved and often at a reduced commission for them. We work to get you the the best properties at the lowest price and want your lo... 11/21/2010

The Keller real estate market update for October 2010 shows that 41 homes were sold in the month of October with an average sales price of $338,107, a 19% increase over October 2009. The average Keller, TX home sold in October 2010 sold for $101 per sqaure foot and took 77 days to sell. The lowest price home sold in Keller, TX during October 2010 was an 1178 sqare foot home in West Bursey Ranch Addition and sold for $91,500. The most expensive home sold was in Wildwood Addition with 4845 square feet and sold for $675,000. This chart shows sales for the month of October 2010: There are currently 379 homes for sale in Keller, TX ranging from the home at 2015 Ottinger Rd., listed for $2,690,000 on the high end to the home at 221 Sorrel Trail, listed for $87,000 on the low end. The Keller r... 11/12/2010

Today is Veteran's Day. As I thank as many Veterans as I know, I am also thinking about my personal lifelong hero -- MOM! Today is her birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom! I'm grateful my parents chose Keller, Texas, as their home in the 1970s and that I am still here today to work my real estate brokerage, raise my family and stay in close contact with my mom and dad all this time in the same old town of Keller. Well, it's not the same. Anyway, today she celebrates her 63rd birthday and this post is in her honor. Some of the things that stand out about Mom are, in no particular order: 1. Her radiant personality. Everyone loves Mom. My friends have always loved her like their own mom. Strangers even swarm her like a bee on honey. She is a great ball of talktaive energy! She's like a fine wine... 11/11/2010

Spyglass Hill Estates is one of the newest communities in Keller, TX with custom homes built by Stonebrook Builders.  There are a total of 27 rolling land lots with beautiful mature trees. From these gorgeous rolling landscape of Spyglass Hill Estates you can walk to a Keller city park for an afternoon picnic or let the kids play on the playground. See how close this Keller city park is to the entrance of Spyglass Hill Estates:     This driving tour will show you the unique landscape and full, mature trees throughout Spyglass Hill Estates:     View all homes for sale in Spyglass Hill Estates in Keller, TX with custom homes by Stonebrook Builders . 11/02/2010

Selling your home?   Think Safety  First! Listing your home with a reputable Realtor is one of the safest things you can do!  For Sale By Owners are subject to drive-bys, tire kickers, and lookie loos.  If you are a FSBO, you have no way of knowing whether the prospective buyer is a qualified buyer or just a bored person who has nothing better to do than tour homes and open houses.  I know that lots of agents hold Open Houses, but the statistics don't show that many homes sell because of one. That being said, here are some common sense ideas for you to consider:   List your home with a reputable Realtor®.  Selling your home by yourself can not only be a huge inconvenience, it may take longer to sell, and can put your safety at risk. Never let anyone in to your home without a Realtor® wi... 10/28/2010

This Saturday night, October 22nd, the ghosts and goblins are out in full force at the Haunted Trail on the Big Bear Creek Greenbelt in Keller, TX. The spooking begins at 7pm and goes until 9:30pm. Groups will start at The Keller Pointe as the walk the Haunted Trail along the Big Bear Creek Greenbelt. After you're done (and shaking in your boots), you can enjoy a fun hayride back to the starting point. The cost is only $5 for adults and $3 for students. The Haunted Trails on Big Bear Creek Greenbelt begins at 405 Rufe Snow Drive in Keller, Texas. Another fun event to bring the kids to in Keller, TX is the Spooky Kooky Keller Kastle. This event is on Sunday, October 24th from 2-5pm at Johnson Road Park (660 Johnson Road) for children 11 and under. There will be plenty of free carnival ga... 10/22/2010