Apartment living can be great for those who are trying to establish themselves and break away from that "Kid" persona.This little mortgage fiasco that we are currently experiencing has made renting an apartment more expensive.The reason for this is because there 3 types of people out there:1. People Who Do Not Make Enough Money To Own A Home2. People Who Can Not Get Approved For a Loan Due To Credit Issues3. People who read the negative headlines about the NATIONAL REAL ESTATE NEWS, and think that buying a home here the Dallas/Fort Worth area would be a bad investment.Unfortunately I can not help people who are in group number 1. I wish I could go to your place of business and ask them to give you a raise but I can't.I can help group number 2 by referring them to a credit repair company... 05/14/2008

As a listing agent, when I have a listing priced at $182,000, why do I care that the buyer only wants to pay $165,000 for a house?  I had a listing that closed a couple of weeks ago, but negotiations were a little difficult.  We were listed at a very competitive $182k for a 2700 sqft home built in 2002.  I know buyers in many parts of the country are drooling over that price!I get a call from a buyers' agent asking if my seller would take $165k.  I tell her she can write up an offer and I'll present it, but that it seems pretty low for this house and not sure how the seller would react to it.  Of course I knew how the seller would react because I prepare my sellers at our initial listing appointment.  I run through several scenarios with my sellers so they know what to expect, the good ... 04/10/2008

As a listing agent, when I have a listing priced at $182,000, why do I care that the buyer only wants to pay $165,000 for a house?  I had a listing that closed a couple of weeks ago, but negotiations were a little difficult.  We were listed at a very competitive $182k for a 2700 sqft home built in 2002.  I know buyers in many parts of the country are drooling over that price!I get a call from a buyers' agent asking if my seller would take $165k.  I tell her she can write up an offer and I'll present it, but that it seems pretty low for this house and not sure how the seller would react to it.  Of course I knew how the seller would react because I prepare my sellers at our initial listing appointment.  I run through several scenarios with my sellers so they know what to expect, the good ... 04/10/2008

 Springtime is here and that means that you will see an increase of homes for sale.  Selling in the spring can be a double edge sword.  The advantage to putting your home on the market during this time is that your grass is a vibrant green and your trees and flowers are starting to bloom, so your curb appeal (which is very important) makes the drive up very nice. The downside to selling during this time is that you will have more homes in your area to compete with.  Price will play a huge factor during this time.  If you over price your home with the thinking that you can reduce the price later then maybe your best bet is to wait until late August or early October when there are less homes on the market.  Price your home just right and you will soon find yourself out looking for your ne... 04/08/2008

Hills of Breckenridge 17 LochlevenGorgeous estate homes Richardson TexasSome Homes Built in 2002 Price: $1,390,000 & UpZip: 75082 / Gated CommunityCanyon Creek Estates Price: $800sRichardson, TexasCollege Park North 1003 Serenade Ln Richardson, TX 75081Price: $159,000 Creekdale Estates / Creekdale North411 Fall Creek DriveRichardson, Texas Price: $1,100,000 & UpZip: 75080Large lots, almost 1 acre this close to Dallas!!! Greenmeadow1903 Eastfield DriveRichardson, TexasZip: 75081Homes built in the 1970s Richardson Heights 709 Nottingham DriveRichardson, TX Price: 156,000Homes built in 1950s Richland Manor Richardson, TX  University Estates 1807 Drake Dr. Richardson, TX 75081Price $158,750Homes Built in 1950sEstates Of Prairie Creek1910 Sagebrush Trl Richardson, TX Brand New Homes Price: $... 03/24/2008

Richardson, TX is a small city located in Dallas County and Collin County. Richardson has a population of 99,200 as of the 2006 census and is growing at a moderate pace. The city attracts home buyers and sellers because of number of large technologies companies such as Nortel, Ericsson, Texas instruments, and AT&T that reside in its "Telecom Corridor." Homes in Richardson Texas tend to be older, built in the 1970s or earlier with the exception of a few new home communities. While the homes are older than those in new home neighborhoods in Plano, Frisco or McKinney, the pull for Richardson is location, location, location. You are right in the middle of everything in RICHARDSON. Richardson Real Estate TexasRichardson, TX is located just northeast of Dallas, TX along the city lines. Richar... 03/24/2008

Richardson TX has been known as the Telecom Corridor since the 1980's.  This is because Richardson housed some of the major Telecom companies like Nortel, Ericcson, Fujitisu, AT&T, and many others.  Since Telecom took a downward spiral a few years ago, many of the Telecom companies left as well.  Many others downsized their office spaces.Because of many buildings becoming vacant, Richardson decided to start recruiting other companies into their mix.  Fossil makes Richardson their home.  Countrywide took over much of Nortel's space.  It's a whole knew world as you go up 75 Central Expressway.Here are some of the larger employers throughout Richardson, TX.Richardson Schools: 5000Nortel: 4000Countrywide: 3000University of Texas at Dallas: 2830BlueCross BlueShield of Texas: 2504Verizon Busi... 03/12/2008

There is a house one street over from me.  It first went up for sale in July 2005.  I remember this because that's when my husband and I were looking at houses because the seller on the house we were buying was trying to back out and we needed a backup place just in case.  The house, shown here, was very plain and not what we were looking for.  We wanted one of the "WOW" houses in the neighborhood, not one of the ones that neighbors wished weren't next to theirs. The house was built in 2000, so in 2005, it was barely 5 years old so the house wasn't outdated.  It still met with typical standards at that time.  It was just a plain house that didn't offer anything out of the usual for the price they were offering, which at that time, was too high $459,900.After being on the market for a co... 03/11/2008

Are you wanting to buy a home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area but don't have enough money for the down payment?  Then you will want to call me ASAP!  My mortgage guy has just informed me of some exciting new down payment grant programs where you will get FREE money from the government!  If you are just starting your home search the first thing you need to do is call Nick Good at Keller Williams Realty.  Nick will ask you questions about your needs and wants in a home and then set you up with your very own personal website that sends you new home listings everyday!  No more driving around the neighborhood trying to find homes for sale. Nick will then want you to get pre qualified so you know how much you can afford.  Once you get the approval then it is time to find you a home!  So call Nic... 03/04/2008

Are you thinking about selling or buying in the Richardson Heights area?  If you are, please think about Nick Good of Keller Williams Realty.  Nick is not only your Richardson Heights Specialist he is also a resident of the neighborhood.  Nick and Leslie bought their first home in Richardson Heights in July of 2007.  What attracted Nick and Leslie to this area are the lovely 1950 cottage style homes that are absolutely stunning.  The good school district, easy access to 75, and the closeness of the community were the main reasons we bought in this area.  Once you sit down and meet with Nick Good you will see that his main priority is making sure that his clients are getting the best quality of service around.  Nick has a few motto's he likes to live by and those being:Make sure that the... 03/04/2008

Does the look of neighboring houses effect the value of your house?  Do you have a neighbor who doesn't mow their lawn as often as you would like?  Or even if they mow it, is the yard all weeds instead of grass?  Do you have a neighbor who loves huge rose bushes, but doesn't know how to maintain them, so they make the house look really bad and not taken care of?What if you were looking at houses in a very nice, suburbian neighborhood in the $400k price range (in the Dallas area, that's over double the average sales price) and you saw bars on the windows of one of the house?  Would you all of a sudden think it's an unsafe neighborhood?  Or would you think that they were "decorative" bars?  This is a house in my neighborhood.  I don't like it.  It's not just that there are bars, but the b... 02/26/2008

This is so crazy!! Nothing ever really happens around here!  I went to JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, TX.  I was part of the graduating class of... hmmm, I know you guys think I'm young, but do you know how young?  Age doesn't really matter when you've been in this industry for 8 years, so I can proudly say, I was part of the class of 1994- graduated with Advanced Honors which isn't too shabby if I do say so myself.... Anyway, premiering on March 5, 2008, they are putting a lot of alumni from JJ Pearce on a "sun- drenched multi-million dollar Hawaiian estate" to see how they have changed, or not changed over a 20 year period.  By saying 20 years, I assume it's the alum from 1988.  But they could be leaving it broad like being around 20 years.  The site lists the cast of 14 people,... 02/21/2008

I would like to introduce myself to everyone in the Richardson Heights Community.  My name is Nick Good and I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty.  I am also a resident of Richardson Heights.  My wife Leslie and I bought our first home here in 2007 on Westwood Dr. and we absolutely love the small community feel that you get living here.  I got my real estate license a little over 2 years ago after I got a job being an assistant to a broker that sells a lot of homes in this area.  After a year and half of being an assistant I decided to go full-time as a Realtor so that I could help people sell their homes.  Our community has done very well the past 2 years and I believe that we will continue to see a rise in home prices over the next 5 years.  We have the benefit of being close to ... 02/15/2008

This year's Little Sweatheart Valentine Party is February 14 at 10am-noon at the Huffines Recreation Center.  It's for all Richardson citizens ages 2-5 years old.  There will be prizes, games, crafts, and refreshments.The pre-registration fee is $5 and the at the door fee is $8.  You can register by calling 972-744-7881 or 972-744-7850.I can't wait until Alyssa is old enough to go to something like this.  All our friends went to the Father/Daughter Valentine Ball that was on Friday.  It sounds like so much fun!  02/10/2008

Don't forget about this year's Home Owner's Association meeting for the Woods of SpringCreek.  It's Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00pm and Canyon Creek.  If you cannot make the meeting, you must submit your proxy for consideration.Things we'll review are the budget, Telecom landscaping, and our new Social Groups that have been very popular.I still need a web designer to donate their time to create our new website.  Please let me know if you can help with that.See you Tuesday, refreshments will be provided. 02/10/2008

   Major issues going on in Richardson, TX right now.  FedEx is trying to get permission to build a distribution center right down the street from my house!  We cannot allow this!  There is already too much traffic right there, we don't need anymore.They say the added traffic will only be in the morning and the evening.  DUHHH, that's when everyday rush hour traffic is.  Why do we need to add to it?  FedEx was already turned down by the City Plan Committee a couple of weeks ago.  We all signed a petition, however, FedEx is making a plea, in person, to the council next week.It will probably be standing room only, but I urge everyone in Richardson and the Garland borders to attend so we can squash this facility.  I signed the petition and am proud of it!  Even if they guaranteed deliverie... 02/05/2008

Please contact me today for your own private showing! Nick Good | Keller Williams Realty | nick@nickgood.com | 469 951 4193 525 Westwood Dr., Richardson, TX Move-in Ready, Redone Hardwood Floors, New 8-foot Privacy Fence. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $164,900 Year Built 1955 Sq Footage 1,389 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 8,375 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Adorable Richardson Heights cottage that is move-in ready. Mature landscaping, retro-1950's tile, and a beautiful lot makes this the charmer of the neighborhood. This home proudly features redone hardwood floors, ceramic tile in the kitchen, freshly painted walls, and a brand new 8-foot privacy fence. All this home needs is YOU! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEA... 02/05/2008

This is going to be a great show!  My parents took me to this a few years ago, and I had no idea what it was about or what to expect.  I'm a Jewish girl who doesn't even know much about Judiasm, muchless knowing anything about other religions.This show is HILARIOUS!  I found myself laughing so hard!  Granted, I didn't understand everything that was said, as I figured they were Catholic "inside jokes", but I laughed along with others since their laughing was very contagious.The show is not going on very long this year, so I won't be able to make it, but the dates are February 14-17, 2008.  Tickets start at $32 and can be ordered online at www.eisemanncenter.com or by phone at 972-744-4657.I highly recommend everyone go to see this show if you're looking for a good laugh for a couple of h... 02/04/2008

The dates for this year's Wildflower! Festival have been set and it's May 16-18, 2008.  This is a yearly family festival with good food, good music, and good everything.This year, they are asking for more Richardson student participation.  If you love to sing, you might be able to perform at the festival.  There will be open auditions in March, based on age.  Winners will be announced by April 15.The requirements are simply.  You must fit into just ONE of these categories:** Reside in Richardson** Attend Richardson schools or live within the boundaries of Richardson schools** Attend a private school in RichardsonEasy requirements, right?Here are the dates for the auditions:March 2, Sunday at 1pm for ages 3 up to 6th gradeMarch 30, Sunday at 1pm for grades 7-12.Sorry, but no bands are al... 02/04/2008

The Woods of SpringCreek in Richardson TX are having their annual HOA meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00-8:30pm.  It is being held at Canyon Creek on North Star.If you are unable to attend, you must have your Proxy form signed and turned into your street captain by Monday, February 11 so you can be counted.As part of the Social Committee, I definitely plan on attending, so I'll see you there!  02/03/2008