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It Doesn't Matter What Your Start Price Is (07.18.08)
Here is another day-to-day, yet very real scenario that happens to many of our buyers and sellers in the real estate market these days. For Sellers: It doesn't matter what your original listing price is - especially when you did not get it priced correctly in the first place. Here is another day-to-day, yet very real scenario that happens to many of our buyers and sellers in the real estate market these days. For Buyers: You had done your due diligence. You are eyeing a few neighborhoods because of its location and its high acclaimed school rating. Then you noticed this house was priced at $300,000 - within your budget. But your real estate agent also told you that it's been on the market for 8 months! You seem a deal somewhere. You are a bargain hunter. You like the house. You put in an offer of $270,000. More >>
In All Seriousness Of An Offer (06.23.08)
Most parts of the country, including my Frisco TX real estate market is undergoing a Buyer's market - generally speaking. (Some spots - whether it is the price range or location of the market are not suffering at all) By that I mean that Buyers have many houses to select from and being a Seller at this point in time is definitely not fun. You are right, it down-right awful. However, despite the current real estate market conditions, if you are a purchaser in this marketplace, there are some facts you ought to know. More >>
Educating Consumers on How Agents Get Paid (06.14.08)
There are too many confusions as far as how realtors get paid in the public's eye. Thus, I feel the need to educate consumers on this issue. Real estate agents, mortgage brokers and title companies are paid only when the property a buyer purchases closes and funds. If there is a stall in the middle of this process, none of us get paid. Thus, please do not get upset if the real estate agents feel the need to "pre-qualify" our clients. More >>
Buyers, Buyers Everywhere in Frisco TX Real Estate (06.10.08)
If you are actively participating in the Frisco TX real estate market - whether if you are taking positions as Buyers or Sellers, I have some exciting news for you. Last year around this time (June 2007), the Buyers are out there looking at properties. However, the truth is that they are cautiously looking. Many are holding off on actually writing contracts and negotiating while this year (June 2008), buyers are out there actually BUYING!!! More >>
Dallas and Collin Counties Newly Available Properties at first glance (06.09.08)
Based on the busy-ness of this Collin and Dallas County realtor's schedule, it is imperative that I make this BOLD statement. Most houses in these areas are typically overpriced to begin with. Some Sellers are more realistic than others often take their first price "adjustment" within 2 weeks while some do it around the 30-day mark. Some Sellers who may find it more difficult to accept this ugly fact choose to do it much, much later - and very often too late that it would not make much difference in its traffic. More >>
Home Buyers and Sellers Rethink Their Suburbia Strategy (06.04.08)
The gas prices has gone up very significantly over the past year (now around $4.00 per gallon here in North Texas) and consumers are also a severe hit on grocery costs. The rising costs of living are definitely making consumers change their lifestyles and change their ways of running errands. More >>
Negotiating Across Cultures (05.29.08)
Since we are in America - the land where people come from many different places: within the state, the country and even around the world. We are the product of our cultures and environment. Depending on where you are come, your negotiating expectations can be very different. More >>
In The Midst of Multiple Offers (05.28.08)
Yes, in this Buyer's market, there are still ample possibilities of having multiple offers on a property. The key is pricing it very attractively. This blog is not about how to receive multiple offers on a property, but it is more geared for buyers - specifically if you are one of the multiple offer entries. More >>
First Look on Frisco, TX real estate market in Spring 2008 (05.23.08)
Based on my constant research and monitoring of the Frisco, Texas real estate market, this is what I am noticing: The starting list prices of properties are hedging higher than they were a couple years ago. The good thing is that well-priced properties and especially updated properties are moving. More >>
Will You Concur or Protest Your 2008 Tax Assessment Values (04.18.08)
As of May 2 2008, the Collin County Tax Appraisal District office will mail out the 2008 Estimated Tax Assessment notices. With the competitive markets that we are experiencing, I am not surprised that the tax protests might be busier than previous years. More >>
Bush calls Dallas home after presidency (04.11.08)
It has been made official yesterday (April 10th 2008), that Mr. and Mrs. President, George and Laura Bush will call Dallas home after they leave the White House. Mrs. Bush also mentioned that they have not purchased a property as of yet. This is a huge honor for the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex. It was pretty much expected that they would continue to reside in Texas after the presidency. More >>
Best Place to live in McKinney, Texas (04.10.08)
If McKinney is one of your choices to call home, you search might just end in this area of McKinney: In the Eldorado/ US-75 area (west). You will find small communities nestled in wooded lots. If trees are what you are looking for, these communities, often custom built are what you may be looking for. More >>
Frisco's Top Ten Buyer's List Revealed (04.07.08)
The Spring season of the Frisco/ Dallas area markets are definitely in full swing right now. Buyers are out there looking for their homes and eager to move by the time school is out in mid-May through August... More >>
Are You Ready For The Perfect Storm In This Real Estate Market? (03.21.08)
It is a good time to be looking for houses. I call it the "Perfect Storm" because the unusual chains of events have come together to create an optimistic economic climate for buyers that I have never seen before. I get asked this question pretty often... More >>
What Does New FHA Loan Limits Mean To You? (03.15.08)
On March 6 2008, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (more commonly known as HUD) published its new FHA and conforming loan limits based on median home prices as mandated by President Bush's Economic Stimulus Act. So how does this impact us here in the North Texas region? ... More >>
You Know You're in Texas (03.06.08)
They say that if you don't like the weather, you'll just have to wait a few minutes.... Watch a video of the snow - we do not get enough of this around here. More >>>
What's Going on in Panther Creek? (12.05.07)
There are a few foreclosures at Panther Creek as a result of unsuccessful real estate investing. Then they are "regular homes" ... More >>
When Foreclosure Hurts (11.04.07)
Several years ago when the real estate investment hype was going strong, Collin County (Texas) realtors cashed in on selling real estate as investment properties. Some went to California, bought large billboard signs and phone calls / "investors" came in by the hundreds, if not thousands. They conducted seminars about the real estate investment opportunities in this area. Many of them cashed in on their Californian home equities to purchase these properties. Business was hustling and bustling. Life was good. More >>
Frisco Summer 2007 Real Estate Report
851 homes sold in Frisco, Texas from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They ranged from the lowest priced home at $75,000 to $1.67 Million dollars. When compared to the same time last year (2006), the most expensive home sold was $2.25 Million dollars. As predicted, it takes a little longer for properties to sell: 73 days at an average when compared to 58 days the year before.
The biggest market movers in the Frisco market are the 150K – 250K price range, then followed by 250K – 500K. Properties are taking approximately 30-45 days longer to sell. More >>
What You Get For Your Money in Frisco
Find out what your money really can buy here in Frisco Texas real estate market, located 25 miles north of the Dallas, Texas. Less Than $ 100K, $100 - $150K, $150 - $200K, $200 - $350K, $350 - $500K, $500 - $ 1 Million, Luxury Million Dollar Properties. More >>
Frisco - Built For Family Fun
Frisco has done an outstanding job of creating a city filled with family-oriented activies. Frisco is home to the Pizza Hut Soccer Stadium (17 soccer-fields), RoughRiders' (minor-league baseball) and NHL DreamCenter training / practice facity. Parks and trails such as the Warren Sports Complex (Eldorado / North County Road), Frisco Commons (McKinney / North County Road), Lone Star Ranch Trail, The Trails at West Frisco are high-quality recreational areas for family who enjoys outdoor activities. Frisco also has an indoor natatorium. The new and improved facility combined with recreation center (at Preston / Wade) is under construction currently and is expected to open in Fall 2007. Frisco is also home to the Superdrome - an Olympic-ready facility for cycling. If you are looking for great dining places in the North Texas area, you would most likely end up in Frisco. We have a large selection of choices: from authentic Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian, western, and yes all the fast-food restaurants too. More >>
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