Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! Breckinridge Park Information The Knolls homeowners have a unique and beautiful benefit in Breckinridge Park, a 417 acre nature area. The park has a softball complex, soccer fields, playgrounds, trails and a 10-acre lake. Every July fourth, the Richardson fire works display happens right across Breckinridge Boulevard in the Park and anyone who's been at home on the 4th knows that The Knolls is the place to be to see the best show. Take some time to enjoy a nature stroll through the trails. Latest Park New Park Clean Up: The Knolls neighbors have have occassionally had a park clean up party for an opportunity to clean up what ha... 11/03/2008

PHOTO FOR REVIEW AND CRITIQUE.   PLEASE SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM WITH ME.  I AM A BEGINNER LOOKING FOR TIPS AND TECHNIQUES.  WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?  I BOUGHT THESE FLOWERS KNOWING THEY WOULD BE A GREAT SUBJECT TO SHOOT AND PRACTICE WITH COMPOSITION, COLOR AND LIGHTING. Call Mindy & Jay Robbins for all your Richardson, Texas Real Estate needs! 214-563-4584 11/02/2008

Ever received an Offer or Counteroffer that Ticked you off? Well..... CUT THAT OUT!    A Skilled Negotiator never takes it personal. One of the Greatest Services provided to a Client is the Art of Negotiations.  Being Combative is Rarely Effective. It also runs the risk of having the Seller or Buyer becoming less likely to budge on price and/or terms. Some Agents believe in order to be a Good Negotiator, they need to be Standoffish, Argumentative or Confrontational. Not True.  If you Wouldn't respond Favorably to it, why Would Anyone Else?  The main Focus is to protect the Client's Interests.  It's not in their Best Interests when your Personal feelings Dictate your Actions.  Stalling tactics, avoidance, and being a Dope sends the message that your Client doesn't wish to do business.   ... 10/14/2008

I attended photo classes to improve my photography skill yesterday.  I am striving to be at a semi pro level.  We have been searching for photographer that would meet our needs and have not found what we were seeking.  So I decided that I am creative, I direct the photo shots for our listings so why not take some classes invest in a SLR camera all the accessories needed.  So tomorrow, I will go out and shop for a camera, lenses, filters, tripod, software and etc.  I look forward to posting and sharing my photographs with you all. Are you a Realtor and striving to be a semi pro or pro architectural photographer?  I'll keep you posted on my progress. Mindy Robbins     Update - So I purchased a Nikon D60, hotflash, tripod, and uv and polarize lens.  I will go back and get the Sigma 10-20 l... 10/12/2008

  TOP TEN THINGS You Should NEVER Do Yourself: 10.  Heart Transplant 9.  Build your own swimming pool 8.  Defend yourself in court 7.  Asbestos removal 6.  Hair Plugs 5.  Clean your own septic tank 4.  Root canal 3.  Lasik surgery 2.  Cremation AND.................. The #1 thing you should NEVER do yourself: 1.  Buy or Sell your home without NICK GOOD of The Good Home Selling Team!   Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent,  Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! . - Keller Williams Nick Good Realtor 972-468-5499 Email Me Visit My Website Copyright © 2008 Nick Goo... 10/09/2008

Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!!   ATTENTION FOR SALE BY OWNER'S!   If you are currently trying to sell your home without the use of an agent then please contact Nick Good of The Good Home Selling Team Today.  Nick will give for sale by owner's a customized flyer that can be used for to create online traffic or that can be printed for the outside flyer box.  Nick will also set for sale by owner's up with a call capture number that will help capture more lead's!  For Sale By Owner's will get all the contracts and forms needed to successfully complete the sale of the home.  Please contact Nick Today to take advantage of this special For-Sale-By-Owner Promotion! ... 10/09/2008

  THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN RICHARDSON, TEXAS?   Call Nick Good of The Good Home Selling Team Today!  Nick is a multi-million dollar producer that has helped several home owner's sell their home in Richardson for TOP DOLLAR!   The Good Home Selling Team Offer's a very aggressive marketing plan that will get your home sold quick!  Call Us Today!     Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! . - Keller Williams Nick Good Realtor 972-468-5499 Email Me Visit My Website Copyright © 2008 Nick Good. All rights reserved. 10/09/2008

                                                                                                                                                                                This blog show's you how I can GUARANTEE that you will loose money when purchasing a home!  I am sure you have been watching the news and hearing how our stock market is just falling everyday, and I am also sure that you have been hearing how the real estate market is still slow and home values are depreciating... After hearing and reading about all this negative news I wanted to go ahead and a write a negative blog about how I can guarantee that you will loose money when you purchase a home.           I'm actually not going to write a blog about loosing money on your home purchase... I am wanting to reach out to ... 10/09/2008

Jay & I will be remodeling a 3/2/2 home in Richardson Heights.  Offered at 187,500.  The home will have a new roof, garage door, 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen, all new electrical, new hot water heater, new interior HVAC and duct work, refinished hardwood floors, sprinkler system, updated windows and a new privacy fence!  Don't wait give us a call today.  Our last remodel sold to the first person that saw the property. Call Mindy & Jay Robbins Owner/Agent on this home in the Heights.  214-563-4584 www.TeamRobbins.com               10/07/2008

It's NO Secret that Clients are harder to get to the Closing Table these Days.  So much So that There's Been Much Talk regarding Realtors getting Regular Gigs.  It's a very difficult decision to make if you've been in the business for a while.  You get used to the Somewhat Flexible schedule and the Mobility. Not to mention the Closings. What if there was a way to earn Extra Income and Remain in the Business while Filling up your Pipeline? Where you can Apply the Skills you're Already using in your Day-to-Day Operations. Below are a Few Suggestions in hopes to Give a Few People an Alternative to Giving Up Their License. Concentrate on Renters. The Leasing Inventory has increased Substantially in most areas. Check your Local MLS and you'll Find Homes, Duplexes, Townhomes, Condos, above Ga... 10/06/2008

Mindy & Jay Robbins | Robbins Real Estate Group | 972-638-9800 (office) 303 Thompson, Richardson, TX 4BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $435,000 Year Built 1957 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION You CAN have it all: Here's a stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home on the creek with unbelievable views. Whether you're a nature lover or a homebody you'll never want to leave! The home is updated with a modern kitchen, two jetted tubs, two master suites, gorgeous oak floors, & the amenities of new construction. The house sits on almost half an acre of the most sought after creek property in Richardson. It's absolutely immaculate see it today! see additional photos below PROPERTY... 10/06/2008

  Richardson was ranked as the 18th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. This ranked Richardson the 4th best place to live in Texas behind Round Rock, McKinney and Carrollton.  Despite declining economies in other parts of the United States, Richardson has had Substantial Increases in its Economy in the past 3 years.   - Highest concentration of high tech workers- University of Texas at Dallas - leading the nation in computer science degrees  - DeVry University & ITT Technical Institute - Major Employers include: Nortel, Countrywide Financial, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Verizon, AT&T Inc., Hewlett-Packard, Fossil, Samsung, Elcan/Raytheon, Fujitsu, Cisco and so on.... - Richardson has more than 30 parks encompassing 850 acres - The community enjoys 16 miles of city h... 10/01/2008

The Best Way to Chase Away a Buyer is To Keep Their Focus  A W A Y  From Your Home. I contacted a FSBO with a client dying to purchase in the Neighborhood.  The Tour was Horrible. The home reeked of musty Drapes and age-old soiled carpet. It was too Dark; Had no Comfortable Walking Space.  It was very cluttered with offensive items. Among them were Deer Heads, a Bronzed Panther Statue, fully equipped Gun Cabinet, and live but caged, Iguana and Python.  The fact that the Home had Gorgeous Recent Updates and was in Excellent Condition meant Nothing.  It was being overshadowed by the many Negative Distractions. And Although the Home boasted of a Wonderful Floorplan, My Buyers had a Very difficult Time trying to imagine it in their own version of Home Sweet Home.  I know, H a r d  to Believ... 09/30/2008

Please click on the link(s) below to view property information.   Customer Full Report   the link(s) sent with this email will expire in 60 days on 11/28/2008. Thanks, Nick Good The Good Home Selling Team Realtor Keller Williams Realty 469-951-4193 -- Cell www.NickGood.com "Old School Service With Modern Day Touch"   The database information herein is provided from and copyrighted by the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. NTREIS data may not be reproduced or redistributed and is only for people viewing this site. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The advertisements herein are merely indications to bid and not offers to sell which may be accepted. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. A... 09/29/2008

Date: October 4 & 5 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Free Admission!   For the past 40 years, Cottonwood Art Festival has been a popular Texas attraction and one of our nation's premier festivals. It draws over 240 local, regional, and national artists, as well as local and regional bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing, and folk. Click Here To Go To The Official Cottonwood Art Festival Website               Nick Good Realtor Keller Williams Realty Click Here to View My Listings 09/23/2008

Recently I've been searching for a Mortgage Broker and haven't found the Open-Arms reception I thought I should have.  Each time I call, it's for a specific home with an interested Homebuyer.  After providing all the details regarding the home and the FICO scores of my Buyer, I then request a GFE (Good Faith Estimate.) Then the shuffle begins.  I've heard everything from, "I'll get back to you" to "Well, how much are you making in the deal" and everything resembling disgust in between. What I'm not hearing is the reason why an Agent requesting a GFE is Inappropriate or Taboo. My usual Mortgage Broker has been ill and may be Retiring Soon. I've been spoiled. I revel in the Great Response, Great Communication, Great Loans and Perfect Consistency. There isn't any Question or Explanation I ... 09/16/2008

I've asked it before in this blog, and I'll ask it again, "What Are You Selling?"  Granted, none of the below houses are actually for sale right now, but they will be at some point. This first house faces a main street, and I pass by it almost everyday.  I've often wondered why someone would completely cover up their house so you can't see it.  Not only can you not see the main features of the house, but do the home owners not realize how much they're inviting termites and other bugs into their home?  By having the vines all over their house, they're giving termites many more avenues into the home instead of just down at the slab.  When they enter at the slab, that's when they're most often caught, because you can see their trail.  When you can't see their trail, you may never know abou... 09/16/2008

Back in May, I got my mom an awesome Mother's Day present... I bought her tickets for Menopause the Musical.  We saw the show on Saturday.  I bought the tickets so far in advance, then we ran the risk of the show being canceled because of the weather, but we didn't get too much of Ike, so the city ran as usual. I really didn't know what to expect, though I heard it was really really funny.  And yes, it was really really funny, but more than that, it was really really embarrassing to see with my mother!  Maybe if I was going through "the change" as well, and we were an "older" mother-daughter pair, it wouldn't have been so embarrassing, but alas, it was embarrassing. Much of it was like being pregnant, so I completely understood those symptoms and laughed and laughed. It was some of the... 09/15/2008

Robbins Real Estate Group SOLD Report for 2008    • We have SOLD 44 homes so far this year• Of the 44 homes that we have SOLD 34 homes were in Richardson • We have SOLD $7,712,700 worth of homes this year •We have SOLD 7 of our own listing this year • We have an average selling price of 99% of the asking price • Most of our listings SOLD in 35 days or less this year •Our average listing SOLD in 47 days   All information is as of 9/10/2008 09/12/2008

Nick Good | Keller Williams Realty | nick@nickgood.com | 469 951 4193 1004 Meadow View Circel, Richardson, TX Gorgeous Creek Lot in Sought After Greenwood Hills Subdivision! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $184,900 Year Built 1963 Sq Footage 1,916 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .23 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Your Richardson Neighborhood Specialist Proudly Presents: 1004 Meadow View Circle Richardson, Tx 75080 CREEK LOT -- This 3 bedroom, 2 full baths offers over 1900 square feet of living, custom double-pane windows througout, hardwood floors in the bedrooms, and a large 17x17 covered patio that over looks the creek and is sure to create a serene like atmosphere. Schedule your private showing today! Search For Homes Ju... 09/10/2008