REAL ESTATE VIEWS & NEWS

Purchasing a home is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. There are tons of tools available to help you realistically calculate how much you can afford to borrow (either for a purchase or a...

I know you have heard this song before…interest rates are low, housing inventory is high and prices are undervalued but you need to know that the words to the song are starting to change. Interest rates have continued to climb from the low 4% to the ...

Once you have made the decision to buy a home it is hard not to put the cart before the horse. Many buyers have a home to sell before they can buy. It is only human nature to want to start your home search but first things first…get your home on the ...

Looking for a way to enjoy the beautiful weather outside? DFW is full of gorgeous trails to take a pleasant stroll on or healthy run. Each one offers something different and special, but most of all, allows you to enjoy the wonderful outdoor Dallas...

For many, it’s the American Dream: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of…Golf Course Living. In 2011, the first Baby Boomers turn 65 and the demand for golf course real estate in Sunbelt states will likely skyrocket as Boomers look for homes in a climate ...

This my favorite time of year to live in Texas…Spring. Everywhere you look trees are flowering, bushes are blooming and flowers are poking their heads out. As I drive down a street in Unviversiry Park I can see Dogwood trees, red buds, pear trees and...

North Carolina Association of Realtors® “Insight” Magazine April – June 2011, Vol. 90 No. 2 I say it all the time: “All REALTORS® are educated and trained to sell homes, but not all REALTORS® are educated and trained to sell land, farms or ranche...

Soon hot weather will be here, school will be out, and the kids will be itching for something fun to do! DFW is full of exciting camps for all sorts of interests that will make the kids excited to get outside, be active, and have some fun. Here is ...

1. DON’T DO ANYTHING THAT WILL CAUSE A RED FLAG TO BE RAISED BY THE SCORING SYSTEM. This would include adding new accounts, co-signing on a loan, changing your name or address, with the bureaus. The less activity on your reports during the loan proc...

Many real estate investors have tried to "beat the system" while getting a loan to purchase an investment property. Interest rates for a non-owner occupied home are higher than an end-user or a person who intends to live in the home. Up until now ...

When a couple decides to buy a home and applies for a loan the first step is to have a mortgage company run your credit. Maybe the husband works and the wife does not, or both of you work but his credit is not great. You want to try to get the loan o...

…or your lender, they get the final say about whether you actually get the loan you have applied for. You have found your home, successfully navigated the home buying and loan process, and you have signed all of the forms needed at closing to purc...

The current economic climate has given us some new words and short sales is one of them. A short sale is a precursor to foreclosure and occurs when a homeowner can no longer afford to pay their mortgage. Before the lender forecloses, or takes the hou...

HOW TO PROTEST YOUR PROPERTY TAX EVALUATION It’s tax time and because I am not from the government, I am here to help if you need to protest your property’s appraised value and suggest HOW to file a protest should you decide to do so. Some guide...

Why should I use a Realtor to sell my house; why not do it myself? First and maybe most important, everytime you do not answer your phone your home is no longer on the market. A Realtor brings consistency to marketing your home, they are availab...

You want to buy a house, maybe your first or your 5th, it does not matter, the rules are the same. If you need to get a loan to buy the house you are going to have to have your credit checked. The higher your credit score the easier it will be to get...

One of the greatest freedoms in our country is the right to buy, sell and own private property. Often referred to as “The American Dream,” a home is usually the largest financial investment you will make in your lifetime. Because of its importance, l...

If it were just a matter of finding a house anyone could do it; there are certainly enough to choose from. But finding a home that meets your lifestyle is another issue. Life is an experience and your home choice should fit in with that expectation. ...

What's better than a good ol' taco? It's great for a snack, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dates, parties, and so much more!!! What's even better is that the best and tastiest tacos are right here in Dallas! Here are our 5 Favorite taco joints. Rus...

The level of ownership is what changes between a condo and a townhome. When you own a condo you only own the walls once you enter your unit. When you own a townhome you own the sky above you and the ground below you; much like owning a home. In both ...