The Drys graciously opened up their beautiful home on Garden Grove Court to host the annual HOA Pitman Creek Estates Christmas party in Plano.  Merry times were had by all.  Jessica and I had a great time catching up with old friends like Tony and Donna Levecchio along  the way while making some new friends as well.   Looking back, [...]

 I use my comfort with technology in this plugged in world we live in, in most of my real estate presentations.  The internet has given my clients and I even more choices to find the perfect home than ever before if the search is done right.  On the selling side, I can market a home [...]

 For years, economists have used the study of behavioral finance to explain the role emotions play in investment decisions. Their observations have turned up some interesting results. First, they’ve found that while investors know very well that the stock market has its ups and downs, some will still base investment decisions on the assumption that [...]

  I understand that having a focal point in a room helps buyers feel at home. How can I best create one? Some rooms have natural focal points, such as the charcoal fireplace in my own Richardson Heights home off of Northlake.  Other features could include different architectural details or a picture window with a view for example. But if [...]

The American comedian Joey Adams might have said it best when he delivered the line – “May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions!”  Statistically, 90% of all New Year resolutions are broken before February 1st.   I have personally contributed to that number with a 100% success rate. Some of the traditional [...]