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Negotiate Like A Pro – Tips to Consider »

You’ve finally done it. You’ve found your dream Coppell home and you want to put in an offer. So what’s the best way to negotiate?
Do your homework
The first order of business is to determine who is in the stronger position – the buyer (you) or the seller?
For example, the seller may have the stronger position […]

Discover the Excitement of Austin’s Vibrant Downtown Area »

Just some of the words which have been used to describe downtown Austin include casual, cosmopolitan, chic, fashionable and artistic. Whatever words are used, one thing’s for sure. This progressive area has plenty of excitement!
Downtown Austin’s Business Community
More than 6,000 people reside in downtown Austin, and daytime employees top out at nearly 90,000. Getting in […]

Preparing Your Home for Sale – Inexpensive Outdoor Solutions »

You only have one chance to make a first impression. Cliché? Perhaps. But it usually always holds true. So the question is – What type of first impression is your Irving home making on buyers?
Is the lawn overgrown? Are weeds taking over your flower beds? Is the sidewalk cracked and are the windows dirty? If […]

VIP Realty - High Jump Gold Medalist »

As with the high jump, many real estate brokerages have been conducting business the same way, as when brokerages were originally invented.
Dick (the high jumper) not only redefined the high jump, he was able to gain a competitive advantage. Just like a professional athlete, VIP Realty has reinvented how homes are bought and sold throughout […]

Premier Loft Living in Downtown Austin »

Austin City Lofts is a premier, luxury condo community which is located in the heart of downtown Austin. The prime, central location is just two blocks away from an eclectic array of world-class restaurants, exciting entertainment and nightlife venues and upscale shops and boutiques.
Austin City Lofts is also within walking distance to 6th Street, the […]

Neighborhood Improvements Play an Important Role in Irving’s Thriving Economy »

The city of Irving has long realized that a city is only as strong as its weakest link. With this in mind, Irving officials have implemented a strong city program, carried out by city services and community stakeholders, which is designed to produce positive changes throughout Irving and improve the quality of life in all […]

Seattle Discount Real Estate Broker & Real Estate Rebate »

VIP Realty Corp. in Dallas, TX, recently announced the opening of their 1st real estate affiliate location in the Greater Seattle, Pierce County Area. Aaron Hunter, is the team leader of the VIP Realty Team, which will focus on being Seattle’s Discount real estate brokerage.
Aaron, stated:
The evolution of real estate teams are becoming […]

Dallas World Aquarium »

Last Monday I decided to observe Labor Day, allowing myself to enjoy the extremely hot day with my GoldenBoy at the Dallas World Aquarium. It was also my last chance to wear white pants without earning a “tsk tsk” from my family and friends. :). However, my son Caleb still didn’t prove.
One of our […]

Historic Grapevine Farmhouse Now Serves as Popular Winery »

One of the five oldest settlements in Grapevine, the Historic Brock Family farmhouse, has become the home to one of Grapevine’s most popular attractions – the Cross Timbers Winery.This piece of Grapevine real estate was originally settled by Dr. Dorris in 1874. The original homestead included 186 acres of Grapevine real estate, but over the […]

Rules for Ensuring Your Success in the Dallas Housing Market »

While there are some areas of Dallas hit hard by foreclosures, where home buyers got in over their heads through creative financing and over valuation of home values, the majority of Dallas and its surrounding communities have managed to fare well over the past year.
Growth Continues is Housing and Jobs
One […]