The 75 degree sunny weather forecast can only mean one thing in North Texas: there’s not an open seat on a single patio to relax and unwind. Why fight the crowds when you could enjoy a patio at your very own home? On top of the Spring weather, MSN Real Estate recently compiled a list of...
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posted by Weston Pugh
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Why I Love Dallas!
posted by Jeff Updike
My civic price has gone through the roof wiht the opening of the Klyde Warren Park near downtown. I and a couple of friends met at Mockingbird Station and rode DART to Peral Street Station. We walked the 5 or 6 blocks to the park and experienced the opening concert celebration with...
What’s For Sal...
posted by Weston Pugh
‘Tis the Season, you bet it is! Condo’s and Townhomes in the Uptown Market are selling quickly when they are priced at Market Value and are in move-in condition. Gone are the days when Sellers could price their homes slightly above market value and get multiple...
Why Real Estate is S...
posted by Jeff Updike
Although it may make you nervous, property is still your best long-term investment.
Ten Tax Tips for Ind...
posted by Jeff Updike
Recently, the IRS agency released “Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home,” (IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2011-15). You may want to have this information on hand, should your sellers have tax questions. As a real estate agent or broker, it is not your job, nor is it advisable...
News your clients ne...
posted by Weston Pugh
This is news your clients won’t hear from main stream media. I think those who buy in the next 12 months are going to be celebrating five years from now and those who don’t are going to look back with regret. All signs are pointing to a buy indication. Forget gold it has already...
2011 School Ratings ...
posted by Jeff Updike
Here’s an email from the Principal of Stonewall explaining the drop in their rating from ‘exemplary’ to ‘acceptable’. Below you will find PDFs of the NTREIS Report and School Ratings. 2011 School Ratings NTREIS Report DFW Locations “August 4, 2011 Dear...
The 3.8% Tax Is Not ...
posted by Weston Pugh
Shortly after the federal government enacted sweeping healthcare reform earlier this year, there was considerable concern over a last-minute addition to the legislation: a 3.8 percent tax on investment income of upper-income households to help shore up Medicare. The tax takes effect in...
Dallas-Fort Worth ho...
posted by Weston Pugh
Well isn’t this good news! “At a time when good economic news is in short supply, the North Texas housing market has shown a startling rebound. Pre-owned home sales were up 18 percent in North Texas in July — the first year-over-year increase in more than 12...
CHOCTAW FOR TREPAC
posted by Weston Pugh
Yesterday morning, 47 Realtors/affiliates plus Kathy Mitchell and Jeff Updike’s Moms headed across the Red River for a little Choctaw adventure. Thank you Linda Hall for dreaming up, organizing and executing such a successful TREPAC event, your Leadership skills are amazing…and...
Hanging out with Mar...
posted by Jeff Updike
This is a new weekly video of ours, filmed through Google+ Hangouts, Please leave any questions/comments. One more thing, what have you noticed about any changes in the market place? Let us...
Get your HUD’s...
posted by Weston Pugh
Service First Mortgage has rolled out a new program that will help your HUD's approved quicker, called the Express Program.