Monthly Archives: September 2013
Why It is time to sell your home if you live the Dallas Area
It is time to sell your home if you live the Dallas Area. I’m sure you have heard it is a sellers market and homes are selling in days, even hours with multiple offers. Now you are thinking, “its fall I missed the boat, I better wait till spring.” Others are holding out thinking one more year will bring even more of an increase in property values. I understand that line of thinking but I am not so sure it is correct. Recently Steve Brown, a Real Estate Editor for the Dallas News wrote a great article summarizing recent reports and market changes. Below are a few points he made that I pulled straight from his article:
- Dallas-area home prices were up a record 8.5 percent in July from a year earlier in the latest Case-Shiller report. * Case-Shiller’s index is different. It tracks over time the prices of specific single-family homes in each metropolitan area. And the index does not include condominiums and townhouses.
- While not as large as in many markets, Dallas’ price increases are double historic averages.
- Through the first eight months of 2013, pre-owned home sales are 20 percent higher than they were in the same period last year. And the number of houses available for purchase in August was 14 percent below where it was a year earlier.
- …doesn’t expect the rate of home price growth in North Texas to remain at current levels.
- With mortgage rates moving up, most economists agree that this summer’s huge home price jumps won’t last.
Check out the entire article by Steve Brown here: Dallas-area home prices jump 17 percent from the bottom in 2009
What does this mean for you? If you have been thinking of selling your home now is the time. Call me and I can set up a free consultation to help determine what your home is valued at and what we can do to get it ready to go on the market and SOLD ASAP! Just want a quick, free estimate of your homes value? Try this FREE Home Value Site.
I would love to help you with any and all of your Real Estate needs or question. Give me a call or shoot me and email. Keisha York: 469-853-9784 or email Keisha.york@gmail.com
LOOKING FOR WEEKEND IDEAS IN ADDISON, DALLAS, MCKINNEY and PLANO TX?
Rain… Cooler temps… Can I get out my jacket and sweat shirts yet? This should be a great weekend to get out and enjoy the cooler temps and relax! There is quite a bit going on Around town this weekend. I thought I would pick a few biggies that you may not want to miss! Be sure to click on the links to get more info.
I know I know it is not October yet but… The Addison, TX October Fest is this weekend. It is always a TON of fun!
This weekend is the opening weekend for The Cat in the Hat at the Dallas Childrens Theatre. They always put on a great show that both children and the adults enjoy.
You DO NOT WANT TO MISS the Plano, TX Balloon Festival.
Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum starts this weekend. My favorite seasons at the Arboretum, great place take fall pics!
Saturday only… If you are a bargain shopper you will want to check out the McKinney Ladies Association Community Wide Fall Yard Sale in McKinney Texas.
Hope you enjoy your weekend and get to take advantage of the cooler temp!
Blessings!
Keisha
If Customer Service, Market Knowledge and Professionalism is what you are looking for in a Real Estate Agent, Keisha York is who you want to call. She specializes in residential Real Estate in McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Prosper, Plano and surrounding areas. Keisha York: 469-853-9798 or keisha.york@gmail.com.
McKinney, Texas is a GREAT Place to Live
Why is McKinney, TX such a Great Place to live? It has that small town feel with the convenience of amazing local restaurants, shopping, access to 75 and 121 and great schools. McKinney’s Historic Downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops and yummy eateries. By day it is a wonderful place to stroll around and shop with friends but in the evening it is filled with live music at several of the various bars and venues. The City of McKinney puts a lot of work into maintaining the beauty of the area. Many of the streets and parkways are meticulously planted and maintained to keep the city of McKinney looking beautiful. There are numerous parks, splash pads, trails, and fishing ponds around to enjoy a beautiful days outside. The Real Estate Market in McKinney is Hot and home values continue to rise in this area. Currently, the average home price is approximately 335,000.
Come check McKinney, TX and see why Money Magazine Voted McKinney #2 in Americas Best Places to Live.
Call me today for help with any of your Real estate needs.
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