Friday, Saturday, Sunday ~ May 14 - 16, 2010 the city of Richardson is sponsoring it's annual Wildflower Arts and Musical Festival. The event has been a long-standing favorite within the Dallas Metroplex pulling crowds of 70,000 or more. It is held in the Galatyn Park Urban Center - just a few minutes north of Dallas at US 75 and Galatyn Parkway. The musical lineup is as diverse as the wildflowers and the lineup is available online. Tickets can also be purchased online and printed from home. Enjoy the festival!     05/12/2010

Richardson TX - Market Report - April 2010 The median price of homes sold went down to $174,950 in April from $180,000 in March. The median price of homes for sale was a little higher in April at $199,900 from $199,000 in March. The number of homes sold was up at 78 in April from 60 in March. The number of homes for sale also went up to 505 in April from 462 in March. Homes sold were on the market for 44 days, while homes currently for sale have been on the market for 66 days. There currently are about 4.9 months of inventory for sale. Click here to view last month's market report If you would like to buy or sell a home in this area, please contact me. I would be glad to work with you!Click here to view Richardson Listings If you would like to view the slide show in a larger format, you... 05/11/2010

If you are looking for an awesome activity to enjoy this weekend in the northern part of the Metroplex, check out Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival showcased right here in Richardson. With headliners including the B-52’s, 38 Special, Los Lonely Boys, Carolina Liar, The Laws, Le Freak, Frontiers – The Journey Tribute Band, Zumba Dance and Vince Neil of Motley Crue, there is something for every walk of life to enjoy. This year marks the 18th annual celebration of eclectic arts and music that draws nearly 100k visitors over the span of it’s 3-day fun-for-all. Included are three outdoor stages with live music, a Singer/Songwriter stage, acrobats, Taste of Texas Food Garden for munchies, City of Richardson petting zoo, exhibits and booths, Art Guitar Auction and the Kidz Korner for the you... 05/11/2010

 My co-worker makes me laugh and smile while I work!  I was posting blogs on ActiveRain and playing peek a boo behind my laptop.  Happy Selling this weekend!   04/23/2010

Sales continue to be erratic in the Richardson market. Up one month and down the next. March was not an exception. After being up in February sales were off 5% in March. For the year so far sales are just about flat at a 1% decline. The average sales price moved higher to $175,390 but this was due to more sales occurring in the higher price ranges. It looks like the $6,500 tax credit for move-up buyers may be having some effect. The pending sales number is up 12% so it looks like April will be a good month for sales as buyers rush to get homes under contract before the tax credits expire at the end of April. I do not believe these credits will be extended again so starting in May will be the real test as to how the real estate market will hold up. Sales: 72 Average Sales Price: $175,390... 04/11/2010

  Robbins Real Estate Group is hosting two OPEN HOUSES tomorrow Saturday April 10, 2010 The first OPEN HOUSE will be located 516 Salem from 12:00pm-2:00pm http://www.teamrobbins.com/perl/mlsd.pl?c=teamrob&p=1&ListingID=11377234 WE WILL BE GRILLING HAMBURGERS FOR THIS EVENT, Come check out the house and enjoy some lunch.  We will be serving; Hamburgers, Chips and Drinks ************************************************************************************ The second OPEN HOUSE will be located at 1306 Bellaire from 2:30PM-4:30PM http://www.teamrobbins.com/perl/mlsd.pl?c=teamrob&p=1&ListingID=11377244 WE WILL BE GRILLING HAMBURGERS FOR THIS EVENT, Come check out the house and enjoy some lunch.  We will be serving; Hamburgers, Chips and Drinks   We look forward to seeing you there! Robbins R... 04/09/2010

Richardson TX -  Market Report - March 2010  The median price of homes sold was $180,000 in March. The median price of homes for sale was $199,000 in March. The number of homes sold was 60 in March. The number of homes for sale was 462 in March. There currently are 4.4 months of inventory for sale. The current tax credit runs out on April 30th. If you are looking to buy or sell in this market, contact me today!   04/05/2010

Aside from their famous 'Topeka' switch in celebration of April Fools Day, Google has added even more pizzazz to their already mega-power search engine capabilities. When Manning & Company is assigned an Asset (to sell) or BPO, we commonly will 'Street View' the home to either map, route or conduct an address verification. While dinking around on Google/Topeka today with street views, I stumbled on a little orange man with glasses on his head embedded in the frame. Clicked it and, whatya know, the world went 3-D. Check out my search of our office location, here in Richardson: So just in case you have a pair of 3-D glasses laying around (or on your head like referenced little orange man), give Google street views a run. Not only can you map, route, and see the image of a destination, now... 04/01/2010

Canyon Creek Richardson TX Single Family Homes, established neighborhood with mature trees Canyon Creek is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods to live in, because of the beautiful winding tree-lined streets, and Creeks that runs through the neighborhood.  The prices of homes for sale in Canyon Creek Richardson TX start in the $200's and go over $1,000,000.  The average list price of homes for sale in Canyon Creek is about $250,000, and the average home size being about 2200 Square Feet.  Pride of Ownership It is obvious that homeowners take pride in the ownership of their home, by neatly manicuring and landscaping their yards.  Many of the homes for sale in Canyon Creek are very nicely updated, and many have large lots and backing to the creek.  There are beautiful parks located c... 03/31/2010

I received the funniest text last week from my assistant. My assistant "You want an ostrich feather ¾ length coat from (clients name and house here)? She said its trash. Could be fun for a Halloween costume. My response "No thanks, you can have it if you want it" My assistant didn't want it and I asked her to bring it to me so I could see it.  It turns out I thought it would be perfect for the Richardson High School, Theater program.  So she dropped it off at the high school with our business card. If you are looking for a home in the Richardson High School attendance area you can search here http://www.teamrobbins.com/mls-search1.html This exchange reminded of the Seinfeld episode when Kramer wore the Technicolor coat! Here's a picture of the coat.   03/29/2010

  Richardson is hopping with the Richardson Community Band, an all volunteer wind project that entertains audiences here in Richardson. With a unique history, the band grew from just a few members to over 60 active members who now perform at various events throughout the year.    Formed around 1915, their small organization was fueled by the musically inclined town barber of Richardson who coordinated much of their efforts. Unfortunately, the band disintegrated during both World Wars but was reorganized in the early 70's. An active part of the Richardson community, it is comprised of all walks of life - teachers, CEO's, retirees, grandparents and college students, plus many more.   You have the opportunity to check out the Richardson Community Band this Sunday, March 28th at the Eiseman... 03/25/2010

This is a follow up to a blog I posted last month on a home in Richardson,TX that had been on the market for 5 months with no offers.  Home Star Staging was contracted to stage the vacant property as well as recommend minor updating. All work was complete on February 15th, 2010. I am happy to report that the home was re listed February 19th, 2010 and went under contract March 12, 2010 (21 days) for just shy of 99% of original full list price.  According to the seller's representative, the home has had multiple showings, great feed back and several interested parties.  While it is currently under the 10 day option period I will refrain from posting photos.  Let's consider an alternative scenario.... Home continues to be shown after 5 months, no improvements or staging. Home price is redu... 03/15/2010

Robbins Real Estate Group is hosting two OPEN HOUSES tomorrow Saturday March 13, 2010 The first OPEN HOUSE will be located 829 Ridgedale Drive from 11:00AM - 1:00PM http://www.teamrobbins.com/perl/mlsd.pl?c=teamrob&p=1&ListingID=11363131 WE WILL BE GRILLING HAMBURGERS FOR THIS EVENT, Come check out the house and enjoy some lunch.  We will be serving; Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies and Drinks ************************************************************************************ The second OPEN HOUSE will be located at 733 Downing Drive from 1:00PM-3:00PM http://www.teamrobbins.com/perl/mlsd.pl?c=teamrob&p=1&ListingID=11363117 WE WILL BE GRILLING HAMBURGERS FOR THIS EVENT, Come check out the house and enjoy some lunch.  We will be serving; Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies and Drinks   We look forwar... 03/12/2010

  3-D TV Coming To Your Home Soon!   I just read an article in the USA Today that talked about Samsung’s new 3-D TV.  These new TV’s will cost anywhere from $1,700 to $7,000 and will be available to purchase in April 2010.    The TV sets will include a “3-D Starter Kit” which gives you 2 pairs of 3-D Glasses and a 3-D Copy of Monster’s vs. Aliens.  You will also be able to get this kit when you purchase Samsung’s first 3-D Blu-ray player, which is available this month for $400.   I can’t wait for this technology to become perfected and if this catches on then we will see the prices come down dramatically in the near future.  Will this be on your Christmas list this year?     Call The Good Home Team for all your Dallas, Texas Real Estate Needs!  Whether you are Buying or Selling The Good... 03/10/2010

  RICHARDSON HEIGHTS Are you a Richardson Heights Resident?  Are you considering moving to Richardson or wanting to purchase a home in the Richardson area?  If so, you will want to make sure you stay up to date with everything going on in Richardson Heights! You can easily stay updated on homes for sale in Richardson Heights, Homeowner’s Association News, and any other information that residents and future residents should know about by following the Richardson Heights twitter account!  Please Click here to follow!       If you want to buy or sell in Richardson Heights please give The Good Home Team a call at 972-215-7653.  Be sure to tell us how you found us!   03/09/2010

On April 17, 2010, the Richardson Independent School District will host a job fair.  For more details, click here.   In other Richardson ISD news, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) recently released its district realignments for football and basketball. Realignment is done every two years to accomodate changing student population numbers and the addition of new high schools. Pearce will stay in the 4-A Division and will play in the 10-4A District with Highland Park, McKinney, McKinney North, Rockwall, Rockwall Heath, Wylie, and Wylie East. Leaving this district from last year are Greenville, Royce City, Forney, Newman Smith, and R L Turner. Richardson, Lake Highlands, and Berkner will remain in the 5-A Division, 9-5A District, with Dallas Jesuit, Dallas Samuell, Dallas Skyline... 03/08/2010

Sales were up 11% in the Richardson area for the month. however, the average sales price declined by 12% from the same time last year. Pending Sales, a forward looking indicator was off by 7%. We saw a large jump in the number of new listings but the active listings are still down by 2% leaving us with an inventory of only 3.3 months. RRichardson continues to have the lowers supply of homes on the market of any area. The best homes sell quickly! Sales: 52 Average Sales Price: $157,809 Median Sales Price: $159,900 Pending Sales: 55 New Listings: 127 Active Listings: 268 Months of Inventory: 3.3   03/08/2010

Copyright © 2010 Mindy & Jay Robbins.All photographs on this blog are the property of Mindy & Jay Robbinsand may not be reproduced, used, or transmitted without written permission. If you are looking for a real estate broker in Richardson, Dallas, or the North Dallas suburbs, call the company that will exceed your expectations. Call Mindy and Jay Robbins with Robbins Real Estate Group. 214-563-4584 direct teamrobbins.com 03/07/2010

Search Again RESIDENTIAL: Single Family 637 Greenleaf DR Richardson 75080-5632 Offered for: $170,000 Contact Mindy or Jay Robbins 214-563-4584 Request more information Schedule a showing Print a PDF A total delight in Richardson Heights! This gem in Dallas' hottest suburb has great curb appeal, with shade from one of the biggest oak trees in the neighborhood. The interior is well maintained and updated, featuring a remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, updated double hung windows, a French door overlooking the back patio, and original vintage bathroom tile. And the flexible floor plan works great with your furniture! See this beauty today. Property Type and Location Description: 2 bedrooms; 2.0 baths; 2 dining; 2 living areas MLS: 11300505 Subdivision: Richardson Heights 03 County: Dalla... 03/07/2010

Recycle, Upgrade your equipment and make money. It was easy and fast! PLEASE NOTE THE iPHONE IS SOLD!!!!  It is with its new owner now.  This blog was created to help others Recycle, Upgrade and make money. Check out a sample of our advertisement.  It was posted this morning and we collected the money (full price) in 2 hours. Note the no trades comment.  Here in Texas people seem to want to trade guns for anything from Jet skis to iPhones. iphone 3g in superb condition. this phone has had a screen protector and case since the first day. It works perfectly, and we are only selling it because we upgraded. the anti-glare screen protector is still on the phone. there is hardly a scratch anywhere on the phone. $275 is a good price, so please no trades or dickering on price. first come, first... 02/23/2010