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According to experts: BUY NOW!!!!

Angie — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:53:42 +0000

Mortgage Rate History

Below is a memo sent to the entire Ebby Halliday organization by President & CEO Mary Frances Burleson that we thought you might also enjoy.

Be sure and check out the Home Team Mortgage interest rate chart above. If you’d like more information about a home loan or refinancing, contact Eileen Austin at Home Team Mortgage, 469-330-1062.

THE BEST TIME EVER TO BUY A HOME!

Tired of the recent negative press and ‘gloom and doom’ predictions surrounding today’s real estate market?

Consider this…

Interest rates are at historic lows!

Many lenders are quoting 30-year fixed rate mortgages below 4.5%, and 15-year mortgages may be had in the 3.75% range.

Home prices are comparatively low!

Sale prices have fallen from the inflated values of a few years ago. And, even more savings may be found in a glut of foreclosed properties.

Listing inventories are high!

The selection of properties on the market today is greater and more diverse than it has been for many years. Finding the ‘perfect’ home has never been easier.

Today’s real estate market actually offers buyers unprecedented opportunity, and perhaps the best time ever to buy a home!

Mary Frances

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Update on Tax Credit Extension

Angie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:09:26 +0000

The United States House of Representatives has just passed HR 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, by a vote of 409-5. This bill extends the deadline for closing tax credit eligible transactions from June 30 to September, 30, 2010. The bill moves to the Senate where the outcome is much less certain. NAR will continue to update you as the events move forward.

Should Congress extend the date, information will be posted on www.realtor.org/government_affairs as soon as it happens.

The final outcome will be posted on www.realtor.org/government_affairs on July 1, 2010.

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Many Stay at Home for Free as Banks Defer Evictions

Angie — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:18:44 +0000

Living rent-free vs. foreclosure?

By Alana Semuels

RISMEDIA, March 27, 2010—(MCT)—It’s been 16 months since Eugene and Patricia Harrison last paid the mortgage on their Perris, Calif., home. Eleven months since the notice got slapped on their front door, warning that it would be sold at auction.
A terse letter from a lawyer came eight months ago, telling them that their lender now owned the house. Three months later, the bank told them to pay up or get out by the end of the week.

Still, they remain in the yellow ranch-style home they bought seven years ago for $128,000, with its views of the San Jacinto Mountains. They’re not planning on going anywhere.

read more here

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Sting Rocks Dallas On May 22. And Ebby Can Get You In!

Angie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:44:10 +0000

Sting Performing at the 2300-seat Winspear Opera House

Super Bowl XLV Host Committee’s Kickoff Concert Series continues on May 22. This time, Dallas’ new Winspear Opera House will have the red lights on for 16 time Grammy Award winning rock icon, Sting.

Think about this – this is an opportunity to see a living legend perform in the incredibly beautiful and intimate Winspear Opera House (there are only 2,300 available seats). Talk about the hottest ticket in town!

How do you get in? Don’t worry, we can help.

To celebrate our 65th Anniversary Year, Ebby Halliday is proud to be an official North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Sponsor. And to make it a super year for you, too, we will be giving away five sets of tickets to the concert, plus admission to the exclusive VIP Pre- and Post-Concert Receptions. Coming soon, you’ll be able to register up to once per day at ebby.com to win your tickets.

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New Mansfield Listing… Get Ready to be Charmed!

Angie — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:11:25 +0000

Beautiful model home from Pulte in Mansfield

Pulte Upgraded Model Home! Beautifully maintained in established subdivision. You will be charmed from the moment you drive up to the lush, colorful landscaping, & walk along an aggregate and brick path to a breezy, shaded patio. Rich,warm,designer colors,open floor plan is inviting. Chef’s kitchen has corian counters, upgraded SS appliances, gas cooktop, and extra large cabinetry. Solar screens on west windows slashed electric. For more information or to schedule a showing, call me at 469-236-9899.

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Open House in Provence at Firewheel (Garland): Unbelievable price!

Angie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:44 +0000

1209 Howard to be held open for showings this Sunday, March 21st, from 1-4:00 pm by Ebby Halliday Realtor Angie Stephens of the Richardson office.

: Beautiful drive-up at this home in Provence at Firewheel

Wow, this move-in ready home in Provence of Firewheel could not possibly be priced any lower. With recent neighborhood home sales at $375 – $439, this home is an amazing find. Look at this view!

Backyard View at 1209 Howard

Multiple offers are not uncommon (especially when discounts this deep are offered), so bring your best offer to the table.

Elegant Kitchen

The upgrades are beautiful, the neighborhood is serene, and the location is convenient to 190/George Bush Turnpike, Firewheel Town Center, AMC Theatres, and many restaurants and activities. Choice of schools. If you would like to schedule an earlier showing for this property, please contact Angie Stephens via e-mail (angiestephens@ebby.com) or by phone at 469-236-9899.

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New Listing! 4423 Creekbend Circle, Richardson, TX (PISD) open Sunday, March 14th, 1-4

Angie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:37:40 +0000

: 4423 Creekbend Circle in Richardson, TX (Plano schools) open Sunday 1-4

Gorgeous home in Richardson near Breckinridge Park, Plano Schools, and 190/George Bush Turnpike. Gorgeous wood flooring in foyer to the living room, tumbled stone in the kitchen. You will enjoy the view of the Tahitian style pool through the wall of windows in the living & kitchen! Kitchen upgraded with granite, stainless steel appliances, double oven & insta-hot. Kids will enjoy the spacious game room and tech center with 2 built in desks perfect for homework. Close to 412-acre Breckinridge Park.

: 4423 Creekbend Circle… amazing kitchen

Buyers: our phones have been ringing and we know how many of you are eager to take advantage of the tax credit and interest rates before these incentives are gone. Many of you have said, “There is just not a lot of inventory out there to choose from.” For these reasons, I encourage you to attend the open house this Sunday, March 14, from 1-4:00 pm. This home is gorgeous, move-in ready, no updates needed (all of the work is done), and priced to sell at $339,900. Homes of this caliber, immaculate, and reasonably priced are snapped up quickly (as many of you have seen!).

: Plano Schools, Breckinridge Park, AND luxurious master bathroom

This home is within walking distance of Breckinridge Park. The schools are Plano Independent School District. You are conveniently located within a few minutes of 190/George Bush Turnpike. The decor is current, the layout flows well, the yard is beautiful, and the home is ready.

: Tranquil spa and swimming pool with beautiful flagstone

For more details or to see this property before it’s gone, contact Angie Stephens at 469-236-9899.

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Possible Short Sale in Richardson, TX

Angie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:13:40 +0000

Do not miss this possible short sale in Richardson, TX: 2008 Tulane Drive. This home has lots of built-ins, mature trees, and a convenient location. Call CSS to schedule a showing. If you need a realtor, I will be happy to help you. Contact me via e-mail or telephone and we can set up a time to tour this home.

Visit this property online at http://2008tulane.ebby.com/

This Richardson home has a wonderful floor plan for entertaining: there are two seperate living areas, a formal dining room, a breakfast nook off the kitchen, a seperate utility room for full size washer and dryer, and there are four bedrooms with two and a half baths. All of this flows smoothly in 1875 square feet.

Decorator accents include handsome wood paneled walls, a brick fireplace with a brick hearth and wooden mantle, designer seperate bathtub in master bath, and french doors to the back yard from the living area. The kitchen has beautiful cabinetry with glass doors in the built-in hutch. Mature landscaping. Richardson ISD.

2008 Tulane Drive Richardson, TX 75081

MLS# 11338834

Angie Stephens
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Collin County Texas Homes
469-236-9899

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Uptick in DFW Real Estate

Angie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:47:33 +0000

Things have seemed busy around the office these last several weeks. The end of November had brought with it a lull: a market-pause, if you will, of people waiting to hear news of an extended tax credit. December came and went, ushering in a new January, and the new and improved tax credit which included existing homeowners. The phones have not stopped ringing. The open houses are bringing a flurry of interest (and some contracts being written in the living rooms). Our keen buyers have been paying attention to the news, and they know this window of opportunity is golden and not forever.

This is great news for anyone considering selling their home: with the extended tax credit (and expanded), the all-time-record-low interest rates (a whole topic in and of itself), and low inventory of homes being offered make it a ripe time to list. Many have held off on listing because they are concerned about market value. Dallas has not been affected like many parts of the country. Much of our market value has remained steady. The key to selling now is knowing that when you list, list it RIGHT.

Being the new listing on the block should bring you “honeymoon” showings for the first couple of weeks. The attention will fade quickly if you are overpriced or unkempt. Although inventory is low, today’s buyer has come to expect a great deal of seller compromise if the home is not perfect. Much time and emotion can be spent on negotiations if you position yourself high and plan to “wiggle” down to the “right” price. When positioning your home in the market today, you have to think like a buyer: you aren’t competing merely in your own subdivision, but also with every other property in the price bracket in which you choose to position yourself. Wouldn’t it be nice to find the “right” price at the outset, and have an immaculate presentation, so that the first (and biggest) honeymoon wave of buyers brings with it offers? Competing offers?

If you need help positioning your home, contact me for a market analysis. I am happy to help.

Welcome!

If you’d like to see some great Dallas homes for sale and DFW homes for sale this coming weekend, there’s no better place to start your search than the Ebby Open House Search page!

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Ebby Halliday Elementary School Groundbreaking

Angie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:32:33 +0000

Dignitaries from around Dallas joined with folks from all over the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Ebby Halliday Elementary School. Located in Southeast Dallas, the school will welcome its first students in 2011. Check out the Ebby Newsroom to read more about this great event. We will also post up a video shortly commemorating the groundbreaking.

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Ebby Halliday Elementary School Groundbreaking Ceremony

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