Existing Home Sales Rise in the First Quarter...

RISMEDIA, May 12, 2011— Existing-home sales continued to recover in the first quarter with gains recorded in 49 states and the District of Columbia, while 22 percent of the available metropolitan areas saw prices rise from a year ago, according to the latest survey by the National Association of REALTORS®. Total state existing-home sales—including single-family and condo—rose 8.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual...

Amazing North Dallas Pre-Foreclosure Deal! $199,9...

3659 Townsend Drive in Dallas is a well updated, well maintained home on a large lot! The price has been reduced to $199,900, and it’s ready for new owners! This home has been approved for a short sale, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity! This home is a charming 1 story with 2,131 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 baths. It has a great open floorplan complete with a large grassy backyard with trees and huge deck,...

April Housing Numbers Show Hints of Progress...

RISMEDIA, May 10, 2011—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released the April edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard—a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. Officials caution that the latest housing figures underscore fragility in the housing market and highlight the importance of the Administration’s...

Realizing the Essence of Place...

Forty years ago, when Geoffrey Cridland and his wife, Val, first rented one of a pair of run-down nineteenth-century workers’ cottages located in an English village near Petworth in West Sussex, he didn’t dream that the garden he would make there would change the direction of his life. As far as they both were concerned, this rural setting was no more than their weekend escape from the madding crowds of London, where they...

The Time Is Right to Buy...

RISMEDIA, May 5, 2011—Consumer attitudes towards the housing markets are echoing views in the years immediately preceding the peak of the housing boom, according to a new national survey by the Gallup poll. Americans continue to see a buyer’s market in housing, according to an April 2011 Gallup poll. Sixty-nine percent of respondents say now is a good time to buy a house. Historic Gallup data shows that many Americans...

Summer is Right Around the Corner!...

Looking for a house with a backyard your kids will be sure to love? 3300 Springwell Drive in Mesquite is located on a large corner lot with tons and tons of backyard space! You’ll want to run wild in this backyard! This large, grassy backyard is perfect for summer time fun! There’s more than enough room here for a playscape, swing set, or even a slip and slide! There’s also plenty of space for a...

Home Affordability Reaches Generational High...

If you have good credit and savings, now is a great time to buy. According to Zillow.com, “Homes are more affordable than they’ve been in the past 35 years.” Not only have home values fallen in many key markets, making homeownership more accessible to the average buyer, interest rates are at historic lows, meaning that once a home is purchased, monthly payments are smaller than in our recent past. Zillow...

New Construction Foreclosures in Highland Park ISD...

Like the “new house smell?” Want to be the first to live in a home and get it below market at the same time? Check out these foreclosure homes in and around Highland Park. All feed into Highland Park ISD. Highland Park is a well known, prestigious neighborhood that includes darling bungalows as well as multi-million dollar estates. Recognized restaurants, designer shops, and neighborhood gathering places make the...

Got the Urban Itch?...

Tired of yard work, roof repairs, and exterior painting? Trading in your large home in the suburbs for a condo or townhome in the city might be in order. In case you haven’t noticed, downtown and Uptown Dallas have changed! Residents can walk out their door to local diners, upscale restaurants, cleaners, pubs, theaters, and much more. You won’t have to worry about the price of gas and you might even drop a few pounds by...

2011 Landscaping Trends...

The first day when the risk of frost has passed is the day the gardener in many of us comes out of hibernation. What are the latest trends in landscaping? Let’s take a look! 1. Pergolas. The word’s origin hails from Latin roots. Pergula means simply a projecting eave. This terms aptly describes an architectural element that is rising in popularity. From Renaissance gardens to your backyard, it’s traveled a...

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