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The details of smaller real estate markets in North Texas do not diminish the importance of valuable preparation and accurate information by homebuyers and investors. The DRE 24-7 staff is ready to help you get the information you need fast to respond quickly and intelligently to offers on Frisco homes for sale.

It’s a worthy effort to research similar-sized homes in the same area for price, feature and construction comparisons. Too often, buyers and sellers focus on one property in one area, to the detriment of all others. Industry pros in the area know this, and sometimes take advantage.

Let’s quickly discuss a few of the details potential homeowners should know before they begin a property search for real estate in areas like Frisco. Many offers on…

Once you have the right property, the next step is to make a purchase offer to the seller.  You will first want to determine the price you want to offer and you will discuss this with your Dallas real estate agent.

The price the seller is asking may or may not reflect realistic market value. The best way to determine market value is with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) showing similar properties that sold recently, those that are currently active on the market and those that failed to sell.  Your agent will discuss with you an estimate of costs associated with purchasing the property.

Next you will decide on Financing.  You will review with your agent the status of your loan pre-approval and work together with your loan officer to explain financing…

Dallas continues to fend off the real estate market downturn.  Yes, it is still a wonderful time to buy if you are interested in Dallas real estate and if you are looking to sell your home, you will not be taking a significant hit on pricing your home to sell.  Believe it or not, the number of home for sale is down, but prices are up.  This says a lot for a real estate market in today’s economy.  Dallas is truly a sought after city in which people want to live and raise their families.

The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University recently had this to say:

• The risk of lower home prices was evident in many other areas of the country in the U.S. Market Risk Index. The mortgage insurance company found that half of the country’s biggest housing…

The media likes to “hype” the news when they report it.  Sure, the facts are there, but you have to really look at the facts and determine what they really mean.  Let’s take Dallas real estate for example.  Median prices of homes fell a meager 3% in December.  That’s not really a whole lot if you look at the big picture.  That’s actually pretty good compared to other markets that fell 10% and 15%.  So, don’t think, “Wow, the housing market in Dallas fell 3% in December.”  Realize that the Dallas real estate market only fell 3% and that’s saying a lot.

 The media will also tell you that Dallas home prices were down 3% for the entire year of 2008.  Really?  Well, the nationwide median home sales prices were down nearly 13.5% percent.  So, I guess Dallas…

Investors and typical buyers alike are looking for a real estate deal.  Today’s market would be the place to get a special bargain, as the home prices have dropped slightly over the past few years.  Don’t let that fool you, though.  The Dallas, TX real estate market continues to remain very strong, despite today’s economy.  Foreclosures in Dallas, TX are also on the rise, as families struggle to maintain their mortgages due to losses of job, illness, death and non-fixed mortgage rates.

If you are looking for Forclosures in Dallas, TX please visit www.dallasrealestate24-7.com.

Home buyers and investors who want a good deal in real estate typically look for foreclosures.  There is a lot of competition out there due to the number of foreclosures currently…

Searching for the right home can be a very stressful time.  The process typically includes many steps that can be performed smoothly if you just understand the process and the order in which they should be done.  The process typically includes many of the following elements. 

Initial consultation

• Determine your priorities and needs.  This would be the list of things you would like in a home and neighborhood features that appeal to you.
• Discuss your financing options with your real estate agent.  This is one of the first steps, so that you know how much house you can afford and what you will be comfortable paying.

Obtaining financing

• Find a mortgage company that you feel comfortable with.  You may be a member of a credit union which has lower…

As the Austin Ranch development sprawls ever so steadily across the area just north of Dallas, DFW residents of all ages and lifestyles are turning an admiring eye toward The Colony real estate.  What you may not notice about Austin Ranch, though, is that this remarkable development is surprisingly organic.

NATURAL ELEMENTS

Austin Ranch may not actually be a real, working ranch, but it certainly isn’t lacking in appreciation for nature.  During development of the real estate in The Colony, planners took great care to preserve most of the green space that was being developed.  A remarkable amount of trees line the streets and pathways of this mixed-use development, and there is no shortage of natural hiking trails, lakes and creeks.  The six pools within…

A lot of DFW cities claim to be “community-oriented,” “charming,” and “family-friendly.”  In fact, many Coppell real estate sites boast of Coppell’s value as a bedroom community in the suburbs of DFW.  But where’s the evidence?  In Coppell, the proof is in the petunias.

Coppell has roots as a farming village.  It grew rapidly into a commuter town after the construction of DFW airport, and today some 35,000 people call Coppell home.  One local group, however, is keeping the town’s origins alive by spreading some green. 

The Coppell Community Garden Organization is taking big steps to keep things fresh in Coppell.  The group’s mission is ”to cultivate a healthy community, where the community gardens, farmers market, and sustainable education promote…