By Sking on Jan 13, 2010 in Market News | 0 Comments
Colleyville has made it big. This once-rural farm community now graces the top ten lists of best places to live, both in Dallas and Fort Worth and across the nation. Money Magazine named Colleyville as one of the “Best 100 Places to Live in America” and Newsweek and D Magazine have also honored this small [...]
By Sking on Nov 16, 2009 in Seller Tips | 0 Comments
Your pet is your pride and joy, and is considered a member of the family. It is therefore extremely important to take precautions throughout the home-selling process to ensure that your pet remains safe and protected, and that your buyers aren’t turned off.
The number-one problem with pets when selling your Fate home is what to [...]
By Sking on Nov 12, 2009 in Buyer Tips | 0 Comments
If you are a first-time homebuyer, there are a number of questions you will need to research and ask your mortgage broker or lender; the first of which is: what types of mortgage loans are available to me?
Here’s the lowdown on the different types of mortgages that may be available to you for the purchase [...]
By Sking on Oct 28, 2009 in Buyer Tips | 1 Comment
You may have deteremined that owning a single-family home is not for you, and therefore, you may be gravitating towards a condominium or townhome. Thus, the question is: which is right for you?
For many first-time homebuyers, condominiums and townhomes are the ideal transition to a single-family residence, as they offer the many opportunities of owning [...]
By Sking on Oct 20, 2009 in New Homes | 0 Comments
Las Colinas has been known for its outstanding home communities, and La Villita is no exception.
La Villita has become a very popular master-planned community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as it enjoys a prime location near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. It is also located close to Interstate 35, Interstate [...]
By Sking on Oct 15, 2009 in New Homes | 0 Comments
The upscale community of Coppell is one of those communities that have not managed to blow right past the recession, but has actually come out ahead.
As further proof of Coppell’s outstanding growth, consider that there are now three new home communities currently under development in Coppell - a rarity in Dallas, let alone the country:
The [...]
By Sking on Oct 9, 2009 in Condos | 0 Comments
The location doesn’t get any better than this.
Comfortably situated in the downtown business district, near the Dallas Farmer’s Market, the Canton Street Lofts affords its residents the opportunity to park the car and walk nearly anywhere. In other words, downtown Dallas is at your disposal.
Formerly the Olive & Meyers Building, the Canton Streets Lofts once [...]
By Sking on Oct 6, 2009 in Best of Dallas | 0 Comments
Highland Park, like many suburbs of Dallas, is well known for its upscale surroundings and estate homes. However, what separates Highland Park from many of the surrounding communities is the presence of some of the most architecturally significant homes in Dallas.
From estate homes to historic homes, there is a great array of architecturally significant homes [...]
By Sking on Aug 8, 2007 in Dallas County | 0 Comments
When considering bidding on a HUD home, you need an experienced Realtor to assist you, which is no direct cost to the buyer. The process can be more complex than the average home sell and definitely involves more paperwork. There are also times when the home is not truly below market value, which an agent [...]