Those from up north may think that this is ‘much ado about nothing.’ In reality, the problem is that since we don’t get these cold spells in Texas often, an especially lengthy blast of cold – or repeated cold like we have had – can cause damage to your home. The pipes in your home are accustomed to above-freezing temperatures, with occasional dips below-freezing. This gives time for pipes to warm back up again. With this particularly series of Arctic winds, our homes are taking more of a beating than they are used to. A small pipe burst the size of a dime could cause thousands of dollars in damage. To learn more, check out the video below. http://weatherblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/01/heads-up-dallas-video-provides-tips-on-p.html Get ready for the cold and protect the pipes in you... 01/06/2010

Now is a Great Time to Purchase a Home! If you are a first-time home buyer, you could be eligible for up to $8,000 Tax Credit! This means you could keep up to $8,000 of income tax you would have likely paid or receive a larger tax refund! In order to qualify for this program, you will need to enter into a binding contract to purchase a home on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010 and it must be your primary residence! Top 10 Reasons It Is a Great Time for First Time Home Buyers to Purchase a Home: 1. You are buying a home today that doesn’t have inflated equity 2. You don’t have to wait for your home to sell 3. You have sellers willing to pay your closing costs and possibly buy-down already great interest rates 4. You are in the first true “Buyers” Market in n... 12/29/2009

Listed below are market reports for Rockwall TX. These reports have pulled data for November 2009, but also include monthly numbers for the past year through 2008. Year over year, and month-to-month from October to November, the median price of houses sold has gone up. The average days on market for homes sold has gone up significantly from 88 in October to 106 in November. The average days on market for homes for sale is 136 days. While there were 387 homes for sale in November, only 48 sold.  There is plenty of available inventory to choose from.  Now would be a great time to buy! You can compare this month's report to last month's by checking out my previous blog here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358959/rockwall-tx-market-report-october-2009 If you are looking to buy or sell a h... 12/22/2009

Rockwall, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. It's home to the infamous Lake Ray Hubbard, the brand new spectacular Rockwall Harbor - http://www.theharboratrockwall.com/#flashmap and the esquisite Rockwall Hilton at the Harbor- http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DALRWHF-Hilton-Dallas-Rockwall-Texas/index.do. No wonder it's a great place to live. Take advantage of some of these Rockwall, Texas Foreclosures and you could be have your piece of Rockwall's majestic appeal. Contact me for your private showing at 469-766-7379, MeLisa Minter, MBA, SFR View Larger Map 12/12/2009

Did you know you may qualify for a $0 down loan in the Rockwall area? Watch this: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=215791,00.html?portlet=7 Are you ready to own a home but are not sure you will qualify due to lack of a down payment? Rural Development may be able to help you! USDA Rural Development has partnered with local lenders to help them extend 100% financing opportunities to rural individuals and families. No down payment required - 100% Financing Available No monthly mortgage insurance - you may qualify for a larger loan. Flexible credit and qualifying guidelines. The Rural Development guaranteed loan program has assisted thousands of customers just like you. Tell your mortgage lender you want the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan. The Advantages: No Down pa... 12/08/2009

Listed below are market reports for Rockwall TX.  These reports have pulled data for October 2009, but also include monthly numbers for the past year through 2008.  November reports will be available soon. I wasn't sure whether these would be better monthly or quarterly.  If you have any feedback as a consumer, just let me know. If you are looking to buy or sell a house in this area, I would be glad to have the opportunity to assist you.         11/28/2009

MeLisa Minter | Kim Roulias Realty | 469-766-7379 Forney, Rowlett, Rockwall, Fate, Dfw, TX Home Leases Available in Forney, Rowlett, Rockwall, Royse City & Fate. 3BR/2BA Single Family House $1,200/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage Unspecified Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs) Deposit $1,200 DESCRIPTION Beautiful Homes like this are available for lease immediately. Rowlett, Starting from $1200, Royse City from $1300, Forney from $1200, Rockwall from $1400 per month. Stop Living in an Apartment! You can be in your new home for the Holidays!! see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven... 11/27/2009

Rockwall homes for sale have become a great place to live if you are looking for a nice place that is not going to kill your budget and dont want to sacrifce on home style.  These homes can be found on small tight knit communities alongside the lake, or on big acreage alongside a small freeway or even small road.  Rockwall real estate is essentially for people that want to be close to the big city yet want to live in a more country atmosphere.  These homes can get as large as 10,000 sq ft or more and some lots are as large as 20 acres if not a little bigger.  Rockwall houses for sale are such a great way to invest your money, as Dallas continues to grows population wise, there is only so much that it can grow so it will have to stary growing out instead of up very soon.  These means tha... 10/18/2009

Rockwall county is the smallest county in the entire state of Texas.  However, it is inhabited by some of the most gorgeous homes on very scenic landscapes.  Rockwall Real Estate really is a sight to be seen as it has homes over 5,000 sq ft on 20 beatiful "hilly" acres.  Homes like this you do not come across often in any other area of dallas.  However, in rockwall there seems to be a hoard of them.  These homes are great for anyone who wants to get the country feel, yet live only 20 minutes drive to dallas.  Rockwall homes for sale offer a wide variety of taste though.  You can go as low as the $50,000 range and find a good solid home to live in.  If your taste and pocket book are a little deeper, than you might find a multi million dollar mansion with wonderful acreaage more to your l... 10/06/2009

2 Story For Sale in High Point Ranch   Loading Where Luxary & Country Meet! • 4,350 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $498,000 USD - Reduced $15k + $2k bonus! High Point Ranch, Rockwall  -  The best of Country living meets the best in Luxury Lifestyle This Beautiful Custom Home in High Point Ranch boasts 4600 sq.ft. With 4 beds, 3.5 baths, Over sized 3 car garage, 3 Living areas and Huge utility room. Some amenities include Game room, Media room, Wood floors and Cabinets. Theres so much more!!! The average lot size in the community is 2 acres, this home sits on 4 total, much of it with heavily, matured trees! Complete with a beautiful, stocked, private pond! Bring your horses! This is the lifestyle you've dreamed of in the County you've read about! High Point is perfectly located, ... 03/15/2009

COUNTRY CLUB LAKESIDE LIVING IN ROCKWALL From the $160s to the $500s The Shores is the focal point of an extraordinary outdoor setting. Living here, you're surrounded by the elements of a breathtaking natural environment. At The Shores, your surroundings are equally as beautiful when you retreat inside. Click Here To View Video   Keep up with local real estate information. It is free and easy to use.   Free Market Analysis North Dallas Lifestyle   The internet is the most efficient way to locate real estate in the Dallas market. Or is it? Homebuyers spend hours searching site after site trying to find the perfect home at the best price. And when they do find a great home, they try to contact the agent and never get a response or even worse they find out that the home had been sold a mon... 10/04/2008

If you're looking for a community with a superb location, oversized homesites and an on-site elementary school, look no further than Fontanna Ranch!  Residents here enjoy:   · Landscaped Entry · Oversized Cul-de-sac homesites · Walking trails and ponds · Unique topography • On Site Elementary School Starting at $319,000.00 Click Here To View Video     Keep up with local real estate information. It is free and easy to use.   Free Market Analysis North Dallas Lifestyle   The internet is the most efficient way to locate real estate in the Dallas market. Or is it? Homebuyers spend hours searching site after site trying to find the perfect home at the best price. And when they do find a great home, they try to contact the agent and never get a response or even worse they find out that the ho... 10/04/2008

Premier new community with small town charm! Close to the lake and walking distance to the new elementary school! DR Horton's flexible home designs, attention to detail and affordable pricing makes us America's Builder! Oversized Lots Minutes to Hwy 30, 66 and 78 Close to the Lake Close to Dining and Shopping Click Here To View Video   Keep up with local real estate information. It is free and easy to use.   Free Market Analysis North Dallas Lifestyle   The internet is the most efficient way to locate real estate in the Dallas market. Or is it? Homebuyers spend hours searching site after site trying to find the perfect home at the best price. And when they do find a great home, they try to contact the agent and never get a response or even worse they find out that the home had been sold... 10/04/2008

Beat the Heat, take a stroll along The Harbor located on Lake Ray Hubbard.  ROLL BACK THE TIMES SIMPLE LIFE ENJOYING THE OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN ~   What a great way to enjoy the family take a long stroll down the broad walk located at The Harbor Lake Ray Hubbard.   Enjoy a romantic sun set overlooking the lake while dining at many locations.  Outdoor Concerts lawn seating, boating, boutique shopping, ice cream parlor, movies, boating, water skiing and much more   It does not get much better than this.  LOCATION: Dallas 30 minute drive from Dallas Lake Ray Hubbard located Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman counties Surface area:  21,671 acres   Lynn911.com Top Dallas Realty Agent Team   08/22/2008

if any of you happen to be in the Rockwall, TX area, please consider donating to a rummage sale we are holding at the Rockwall Keller Williams offices on Horizon and Ridge Road.  I won't try to recreate the whole situation, but you can find the information here. http://rockwallcares.blogspot.com/ http://steverwarren.blogspot.com/ My office will be holding the sale at the beginning of September and I'll post when the date has been set.  Please keep this sweet family in your prayers. Sharon :-) 07/23/2008

Always want to be a sailor?  Living near the lake but never get on the water?  Why not get sailing a try? SAILING CLASSES: Register for sailing classes set for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday or Aug. 2 at The Harbor, $95. Visit www.sailwithscott.com or 108 E. Washington St. to learn more about the instructor and boat. Call 972-771-7740, or visit www.rockwall.com/parks. For calendar of events see full article in Dallas Morning News My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver 07/22/2008

Thanks so much to Misty Lackey for the great idea.  I've been wanting to add more local data here as I know people visit Dallas all summer long.  Being on the Northeast side, we enjoy spread out fields, rolling hills and lake side living, but we have some great restaurants as well.  Here is my map for restaurants. View Larger Map A - Arby's B - IHOP C - Black-Eyed Pea D - Carraba's E - Culver's (one of my favorite burger places!) F - Wendy's G - Starbuck's H - Dominoes I - Sonic J - Pizza Hut Some of my favorites: J. Miguel's, Tatiano's, and Culpepper Steakhouse weren't included on this map, but they are well worth mentioning! 07/03/2008

No, I'm not actually asking the question.  If you live in the metroplex, you'll know there are ALWAYS things going on in the smaller cities that surround Dallas.  Rockwall is one of those precious gems of a town with lots of life and spirit nestled on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.  Just in case you're around, you might want to jump into to one of the upcoming events. Tomorrow, the Rockwall School of Music on Justin Rd. reopens.  This is good news for students who are aspiring to hone their creative abilities! Next week is "Dallas Race Week" which is sponsored by the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club.  This is yacht-racing at it's very best.  You can get a great view of the event at the Harbor breakwater.  All proceeds of this event will be donated to the Rotary's charitable projects and ... 06/11/2008

Today was the last day of school for the year.  Now I don't have school-aged kids, but I help out one of my associates by picking up her daughter on most days and bringing her home.  This type of trip is often enlightening as I get a glimpse into the expectations and observations of a teenager.  I must admit, it has been a while since my youngest was that age. (And she never wanted to talk to me at that point anyway! Lol!)  So I felt completely disabled when my young rider began to whine about how boring the summer was going to be and how there was never anything to do.  No, I didn't rail against her, listing opportunity after opportunity.  No, I didn't encourage her with the different places we were traveling past.  No . . . I just sat there . . . in the same stunned silence that used ... 06/04/2008

If you have not visited Rockwall and Heath when considering a move to the DFW area, you should definitely check us out!  Lake Ray Hubbard and the hilly terrain along with friendly folks and great schools make this a wonderful choice.  You can find single family on normal lot (60x120) near the golf course or lake or go for an acre+ for that country feeling!  Prices are typically less than moving to Frisco/Plano area! The Dallas area is a great place to live!  04/28/2008