Sunday, March 07, 2010
New Listing - 1600 Thistledown, Plano, TX 75093
3 Beds | 2.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 3410 SF | Pool & Spa
Large one-story home on a beautifully landscaped corner lot. The huge great room has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a wall of windows looking out onto the patio and side yard. The spacious master retreat has a two-sided fireplace, private patio access, and a large walk-in closet with numerous built-ins. The master bath features a double steam shower and leads to the glass-enclosed spa room overlooking the sparkling diving pool and waterfall. The light and bright eat-in kitchen has a butcher block island, smooth cook top, and built in bench seating. Recent hardwood and tile flooring, 16-SEER HVAC with 10-year warranty, pool pump, and paint. Fantastic open floor plan and yard for entertaining.
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Source: NTREIS
Thursday, March 04, 2010
New Listing - 8921 Trailblazer, Crossroads, TX
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 1896 SF
Clean and well kept Pulte home ready for move in. Laminate flooring in common areas and Berber carpet in all bedrooms. Two inch blinds throughout. The island kitchen has tile backsplash and opens to the living area with wood burning fireplace. The master bath has dual vanities and garden tub with separate shower. Large grassy backyard with open patio for entertaining. Enjoy community pools, playgrounds, fitness center, and stocked pond.
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Source: NTREIS
Monday, March 01, 2010
Is Your Water Heater Out To Get You?
I found this post on another website. I recently had the hot water heater in my attic (I wonder why they put them there?) spring a leak and had some water damage to a ceiling and wall. I liked the idea so much, I contacted the author for permission to reblog it.
Is Your Water Heater Out To Get You?
Peace of mind is an important part of home ownership. And if you could buy a piece of this peace of mind for between $10 and $15, would you?
If I asked you right now if you knew if your water heater was leaking, would you? Without going to the basement and looking? Most of us don't know if water is intruding into our home until it is too late. Water damage from a burst water heater, overflowing sink or washing machine, or failed sump pump can cost thousands.
But there's a good solution -- an inexpensive, battery operated leak detector. Put one of these (some are self contained, some have a remote water sensor) near your potential water intrusion area -- a hot water heater, a washing machine, a sump pump, etc. It unobtrusively sits there until it senses water (most are usually activated with as little as 1/32 inch of water). Then it sounds a loud alarm to let you know when the problem starts.
Most water issues do not start as a deluge. They start as a trickle. A hot water heater won't usually explode it's contents with no warning. But if you ignore the trickle going across your basement floor for hours, it just may let loose.
Even if you have an unfinished basement, you need to be concerned about water intrusion. And the mold growth that it could promote. How about homes with the laundry on the first or second floor? Or an overflowing bathtub? Think of your drywall, your carpeting, your furnishings. An overflowing 2nd floor washer could cost you thousands of dollars!
One of my favorite leak detectors is the whimsically named Leak Frog. It does the same job as the others, and is kind of cute, to boot!
Just like the smoke detectors in your home, these leak detectors are only as good as the batteries in them. Remember to change them twice a year with quality replacements!
Stay dry. Sand if you can't, find out before a little water turns into a lot of water. Get a leak detector!
Source: Richard Strahm, RE/MAX Realty Group, Harleysville, PA - Used With Permission
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Facing Foreclosure? Do Not Wait To Ask For Help!
We received a number of phone calls last week from homeowners looking for help in short selling their homes. One of our first steps is to check the upcoming foreclosure lists only to find that they were scheduled for foreclosure on March 2nd. While we advised them to contact the lender to see if they would hold-off on the foreclosure while we processed a short sale, the majority of them will be foreclosed upon.
The sad part is we likely could have helped them if they had not waited until the last minute to reach out for help. If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure do not wait! Contact us or your lender to see if there are options available to either help you stay in your home or to sell it and avoid foreclosure.
Source: Tom and Gina Branch, www.ntxshortsales.com
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Broker Agent Social Endorses Tom Branch as Realty Expert
Broker/Agent Social, a leading trade publication for the real estate community for over a decade, has endorsed Tom Branch as a Realty Expert. Broker/Agent Social endorses those "within the top 1% of real estate professionals..."
Source: Broker/Agent Social
Thursday, February 18, 2010
TREC Appoints Tom Branch To Broker Responsiblity Working Group
At the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Commission meeting on Monday February 8th, Chair John D. Eckstrum appointed industry professionals and consumer advocates to two important Working Groups, Education and Broker Responsibility.
Click here for the entire Media Release
Source: Texas Real Estate Commission
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
New Listing - 8613 Naomi, Plano, TX - Inventory Reduction Sale
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2 Car Garage | 2320 SF
INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE-BOTTOM LINE PRICING-MUST CLOSE BY MARCH 19TH TO RECEIVE THESE ONE-TIME ONLY PRICES. Beautiful new construction, end unit with stone exterior and neutral colors. Gourmet island kitchen with oversized breakfast bar has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded cabinets. Designer touches include art niche, rounded corners, iron balusters, and frieze carpet. Second living area is perfect for game room.
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Source: NTREIS
Saturday, February 13, 2010
4 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.
1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he’ll be in better shape...
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Source: McClatchy Tribune, Kate Forgach (02/07/2010)
Friday, February 12, 2010
Fourth Quarter Home Sales Surge 13.9%
Strong gains in existing-home sales were the predominant pattern in most states during the fourth quarter, with many more metro areas seeing prices rise from a year earlier, according to the latest survey by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®.
Sales increased from the third quarter in 48 states and the District of Columbia; 32 states even saw double-digit gains.
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Source: National Association of REALTORs®
New Listing - 2305 Worthington #224A, Dallas, TX
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car Parking in Garage | 852 SF
Uptown living--easy walk to Katy Trail, dining and the nightlife of McKinney Ave, Victory Park, and downtown. Open plan offers wood floors, Berber carpet, ceramic tile, high ceilings, lots of windows, large master and walk-in closet. Amenities include lap pool, fitness center, underground parking, 24hr concierge, and guarded access. Recent HVAC and water heater. Fresh carpet and paint.
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Source: NTREIS