Priority Tasks for Your Move In

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can … Continue Reading

DFW House Hunting Tips

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your … Continue Reading

5 Tactics In Negotiations That End A Sale

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value … Continue Reading

Which down payment strategy is best for you?

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually … Continue Reading

Turning a Bedroom into a Luxury Bedroom

For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. One trend that’s gaining steam these days is converting your current bedroom into a luxury suite (or something comparable). If … Continue Reading

What To Repair Before You List Your Home For Sale

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to … Continue Reading

DFW’s Supreme Suburbs and Why

Being a resident of the DFW metroplex for all of my life, and including a culmination of additional data published by various magazines/websites researched here are some of the best suburbs to live in. These are in no particular order. Best DFW Suburbs Southlake – best known for being an exceptionally safe community with top … Continue Reading

The Marq Southlake’s Premier Recreational Center

The Marq Southlake Grand Opening Soon The Marq Southlake is a City funded recreational center offering a wide range of activities and amenities for everyone in the family.  It is being constructed in two phases.  Phase one is a 23,000 sqft facility containing an events hall, multipurpose meeting space, a club lounge, catering kitchen, senior center, … Continue Reading

The Future of Southlake Real Estate is Here

Southlake Real Estate Breaking News Imagine being able to sit on your couch and tour Southlake Real Estate of your choosing as if you were there in person?  Sounds too good to be true right?  How many homes have you looked at only to rule them out within 30 seconds of viewing the home? Usually … Continue Reading