Everybody Wants Me
As the real estate market moved from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market in North Texas, things were heating up quickly in real estate. The economy was turning around, companies were hiring and relocating to the DFW area, and there was a shortage of homes ...
The Year-Long Sale
Have you ever heard of a “Short Sale” in real estate? Well, it’s definitely not a “short” sale! During the recession, we helped plenty of clients with a “short sale” which is also known as a “pre foreclosure” sale.
The actual definition of a ...
View MoreWhatever it Takes
My long-term client Frank recently retired from his job. He tells me he is ready to move to Florida and retire on the beach. He is a single guy who loves guns, computers, and his parents (who live in upstate New York). He wants to have ...
Cat on a Leash
Just when you think you have seen everything….you see a lady walking her cat on a leash. We went to meet with the sellers, they wanted to sell their home in Plano. We got the paperwork completed, had the professional photos done, and ...
View MoreThe Jailbird
I went on a listing appointment recently. The couple seemed to get along ok when I was there with them for our initial meeting. However, what I found out later is that they were far from OK.
They failed to mention that they were in the middle ...
View MoreBuy a house for $1000
One of the best parts about being a REALTOR is helping first time home buyers get into a place they can call home. It’s the American Dream. Owning your own home, building a community with your neighbors, giving stability to your children, and ...
View MoreFoundation: Fix it First
Several months ago we listed a home for sale. At the time, I asked the sellers if they had looked into the possibility of any repairs needed that I might not be aware of. The sellers assured me that their home was “fine” and ...
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Once Upon a Time….a REALTOR decided to write down some of the things that were found in the day to day business of real estate. Some days were filled with happiness, great deals, and funny events. Other days included hard times, foreclosures, and heartbreaking moments. These are ...
It's that time of year - the Collin Central Appraisal District has sent out the 2019 Notice of Appraised Value to home owners all across Collin County. This notice to home owners, let's them know how much the tax assessor is valuing their home and therefore how much ...
The Texas Realtors, with over 125,000 members, had a coordinated effort to meet with Texas Legislators on March 26, 2019 during the 86th Texas Legislature. Thousands of Realtors from all across the state made their way to Austin Texas that day ...