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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s a wonderful time of year to reflect on what you’re thankful for, as well as enjoy a meal with family and friends. But let’s me honest, if you’re the host, it’s a lot of work. If you decide to pass on cooking a Thanksgiving feast yourself this year,

The State Fair of Texas is Back! Here’s How to Get Discounted Tickets

September 25, 2018

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Opening Day Discounts for the State Fair of Texas Fairgoers can grab tickets for $9 on opening day, Sept. 28, by bringing a 20-ounce bottle of Dasani water or a 20-ounce Coca-Cola product to the gate. Donations benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Opening day doubles as the the fair’s Military Appreciation Day, which means free admission

DFW School Ratings 2018-2019

September 10, 2018

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Below you will find the top 25 school district ratings in the DFW Metroplex for 2018-2019. This information is helpful for all of my clients, sellers and buyers alike. As a seller, the better a school district rating, the more prospective buyers will consider your home. As a buyer, this is important information to

Texas Housing Report for July 2018

September 3, 2018

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Texas A & M Real Estate Center has released another informative report that I wanted to share with you. As always, if you have any questions or real estate needs, call me or email me at any time. July 2018 Summary Texas housing sales rebounded 3.8 percent, reaching a record level 29,456 homes sold through

New Texas Housing Report for June

August 2, 2018

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Texas A&M University has released the housing report for June 2018 that I want to share with you. If you have any questions or real estate needs, please call me at 817-343-5531. The Texas economy gained 359,500 nonagricultural jobs from June 2017 to June 2018, an annual growth rate of 2.9 percent, higher than the

DFW dominates best Texas cities for families ranking: Spotlight on Keller, TX

June 26, 2018

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WalletHub has released its list of the best Texas cities for families, and North Texas cities snagged the top ten spots. Those cities were Frisco, Allen, Southlake, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Murphy, Keller, Plano, Coppell, and McKinney. Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and El Paso all tied for the city with the most

Six features that define a bedroom – know the legal requirements before you list!

June 15, 2018

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Inventory in DFW is flying off the shelves. One thing to know before you list are the legal requirements about what actually constitutes a bedroom. I came across this great article that explains exactly what the parameters are – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. There are, in fact, a number

Texas Housing Report

June 6, 2018

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Texas A &M has provided another great housing report on our state to keep you up to date with what’s happening in the real estate market. If you read through this and have any questions about what this means, or whether it’s a good time to sell your home, call Moira anytime at 817-343-5531. April

May Review of the Texas Economy

May 30, 2018

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Here is another great review of the Texas Economy for the month of May 2018 courtesy of Texas A & M University. Fueled by oil prices of more than $60 per barrel, the Texas economy accelerated its pace of job creation in April 2018. The state gained 332,300 nonagricultural jobs from April 2017 to April

Dallas Ranks Number One For Best Big City for Jobs in 2018

May 21, 2018

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Dallas-Plano-Irving and Austin-Round Rock took the top two spots on Forbes‘ list of America’s best large cities for jobs in 2018. The Dallas area had 2.6 million jobs in 2017, a 2.8 percent increase from the previous year. That’s 19.6 percent growth since 2012 and 25.6 percent since 2006. The city’s job growth is paced