Why do you need a real estate agent when you purchase a home? If you are thinking about purchasing a home, it is wise to hire a real estate agent to help you. It is the seller in a real estate transaction who pays the commission to agents in the property deal, so there is [...]

It was a treat to be able to show homes to two wonderful couples over the weekend in the Dallas and Richardson area.  From that adventure, I’ve jotted down a few deep thoughts for your entertainment.  *If you need a storm shelter below ground for your next purchase~603 Dublin in Richardson is your house! *Cashews are [...]

 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 [...]

Dealing in the world of Dallas real estate on a daily basis means some mornings are tougher to rise than others.  This morning was a sleepy one in Plano.  Jessica was up so early, when I saw the light in the bathroom, I wasn’t sure if it was because she was getting up or coming [...]

In a recent article from CNN entitled “House hunters are too scared to buy despite low prices” the author discusses the natural underlying fear that many potential buyers are feeling right now with all the bad news out there.  Here is an excerpt from the article discussing trying to time the bottom, Despite some of the best [...]

  Problem    In June of 2010, Scott Sims faced a significant dilemma. Having completely remodeled his M-Streets home, beginning in late 2007, Scott had rented out the property and was now ready to sell for a very good reason: recently engaged, he needed a new house for himself and his new bride by the [...]

With the popularity of online photographs and virtual tours, some people are of the opinion that an open house is a waste of time. However, sellers should think twice before discounting this time-tested strategy. Following are some things you need to know about hosting an open house: What Is an Open House? Unlike an individual [...]

Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Scott Sims and Candice  (soon to be Sims!).  I am helping them with the purchase of a home in the Midway Hollow area of Dallas where they plan to live for at least the next five years.  Scott has always had an eye for homes at a discount and the house that [...]

It’s a buyer’s market!  Quick, get a home for a great price before things change!  Such has been the mantra of the media  and also real estate agents (can you believe it?)  for the last two years.     First things first.  The classic definition of a buyer’s market in general is usually the following: Inventory is high as compared to [...]

A couple of years ago, a clever gentleman coined the phrase Midway Hollow to describe a small pocket area of homes just West of Preston Hollow in Dallas, Texas.   The coordinates run basically from Walnut Hill to Northwest Highway from North to South and from Midway to Marsh from East to West.  While driving through these streets [...]