Welcome
Welcome to the February edition of the newsletter. Did you know that the national home prices hit a two-and-a-half year high in December 2016, with Dallas gaining 8.1% in 2016, according to Case-Shiller Index? But according to the experts, once you factor in inflation, the annual increase is at about 3.8% which is not really alarming. Low inventory has also helped push prices higher as buyers go head to head over a limited number of houses. But if you are in the market for a home, start your search now before the summer home buying frenzy!
Real Estate Investment
3 Tips for Investing in Residential Real Estate in Dallas in 2017
Today individual investors have access to many different real estate related investments. Learn more about investment options that don’t involve the headache of being a landlord.
Managing Your Money
The Five Golden Rules of Home Staging on a Budget
When you show your home’s best features by staging it effectively, you help increase your final selling price without breaking the bank. Learn more
Home Buying Tips
Top 10 Tips For Home Buyers in Dallas Texas
The purchase of a home is a big step, and in this seller's market, it pays off to be prepared so that you can get the home you fall in love with. Read more.

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Business Update
I am excited to share with everyone that I was recently awarded the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. The GRI designation is to real estate what the CPA designation is to accountants. Realtors with the GRI designation have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, and professional standards, as well as the sales process. Realtors boasting the GRI are set apart as masters of the real estate profession, possessing advanced skills and techniques. Learn more

Homeowner Tips
Eight things you should know before you renovate
Getting ready to update your home? Make sure that you perform a reality check before you start the project. Learn more.
Home Selling Tips
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?
Sellers are often surprised at closing time when they see the final costs of selling their home. Learn more about home selling costs.
Home Tips
How Long Does a Water Heater Last? A Guide for Dallas Homeowners
Buying a new home and wondering how long the water heater will last? Read more.
More Real Estate News
Dallas Real Estate Market Updates
If you want to learn more about what is going on in the real estate market in Dallas and in general, visit our news and tips section that is updated frequently.
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