Monday, November 8, 2010

Homes for sale in Denton, TX: thinking this is not a good time to buy? think again



Prime Time to Buy

7 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

 

Recent history has reframed some of what had long been taken for granted about buying a home. Namely, we've learned that even though buying a home remains one of the best and safest investments available, a home should not function as an ATM or a short-term speculation strategy. So, where does that leave us? A lot smarter, able to recognize an opportunity when we see one, and aware of the facts that point to now as the prime time to buy a home.

  1. Home affordability is at an all-time high. The median mortgage payment on the median-priced home, as a percentage of the median household income, is lower than it's been in a generation.
  2. Mortgage rates are at rock bottom. It's hard to imagine interest rates going much lower, and when they start to inch back upward, monthly payments and total loan costs will spike upward.
  3. Home prices are back on the rise. After declining for 30 months, home prices are trending back upward. The time to get in the market is now.
  4. Sellers are motivated. This means that buyers have the upper hand.  Sellers are fiercely competing among an excess of housing inventory, which often means buyers have untold choices and negotiating power.
  5. Financing is readily available. Banks are back in the game and ready to lend to well-qualified buyers.
  6. Owning vs. renting is increasingly favorable. Since 2009, the average principal and interest payment has fallen below the average rental rates, and the gap is now wider than it's been in the past 22 years.
  7. Homeownership is still at the core of the American Dream. Owning a home is critical to financial stability and wealth building. It's a forced savings account, a place to live, and a fabulous tax deduction.


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Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty
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cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

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--
Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

Watch listings as they come up on the market. Live updates every 40 minutes.





Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Corinth, South Denton, Hickory Creek residents to enjoy quick access to Highland Village, TX shops and restaurants

2499 north extension is now open from Highland Village, TX to Corinth, TX. It literally takes 4 minutes to get to Highland Village shopping on 407 from Swisher. Corinth, TX residents can now take a short drive to shop at upscale WalMart, dine at MiCasina, Rosa/s Cafe, Pei Wei, Panda Express. Moreover, LA fitness and Lifetime becomes much more of a possibility as your workout place. After that you can hit the shops at Highland Village, see a movie at AMC, visit Barns and Noble or have a smoothie at Jamba Juice!
 
Home owners of Oakmont, South Denton, River Oaks, Cypress Point, Lexington Park, Corinthian Palisades, Lake Sharon Estates, Fairway Estates, Bluffs, Kensington Estates, Forestwood Rejoice!
 
There are currently 154 homes for sale in Corinth, TX with median price of $194,000. Corinth covers two zip codes: 76210 and 76208 and is part of Lake Dallas ISD on the east and Denton ISD on the north west sides.
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Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Corinth, TX relocation

Thinking of  relocating up north? Coming to North Texas from another part of the state or another state? Consider moving to Corinth, TX 76210 zip code area. 

There are plenty of homes to chose from. Moreover, the new extension of 2499 reaching out from Flower Mound, Highland Village area to south Denton, Corinth and Hickory Creek, TX adds a quick alternative access to northern residential area that have much to offer. 

This particular home is located in a newly developed subdivision of Provence in Corinth, TX. This was once a private piece of land. Several lots and at least one home is already sold. The great features of this home are:  private lot with lots of trees in the back, covered porch, one story with split bedrooms, great layout with a open feel yet no space is wasted. Dark hard wood floors with lots of windows and detailed crown molding makes this home a welcoming place. The covered porch and trees in the back block direct sun light yet make the home lit with natural light. As most of new homes, this one is built with energy efficient features such as radiant barrier and has two efficient AC units. Because it is built just north of already established subdivision of Oakmont in Corinth, TX new construction is limited to very confined area, otherwise you will feel you live in a well established area. City of Corinth, TX (76210) is doing a great job renovating roads. With a Church road along the north side of subdivision - residents of Provence, Corinth TX will have a very quick access to I35. On the west side - Post Oak will take them to Swisher, then to either i35 or 2499, In addition, residents will enjoy the benefits of a Denton ISD great school district- Guyer High School; Crownover Middle and award winning Hawk elementary are in walking distance. Consider relocating to Corinth, TX with lower cost of living and no loss of quality of life!

Home for sale in Corinth, TX, details:
  • Price: $314,900
  • Sq. Ft. 2885
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths:3
  • Lot: 0.37
  • Garage: 3
  • Built: NEW IN 2010
  • HOA: $300/annual
  • Zip: 76210

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Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Denton TX homes for sale: from just listed to sale pending in two weeks

This Denton TX home for sale was sold in less than two weeks.

Top five reasons it did not take long to sell it that are under owners
and agent's control:

1. Price: realistic price reflects motivation to sell and attracts
more buyers to the property.

2. Condition: this home was loved and cared for - exceptionally clean,
no clutter visible or hidden, little details that needed attention
were addressed and corrected before the first showing!

3. Non-restrictive showings: buyers agents hate to have rigid
restrictions from sellers.

4. Superior photography and video: 94% of buyers are looking online to
find a home. 100% of them will stay and review a listing longer if it
has a lot of great photos, videos, slide shows and other visual
media.

5. Extreme online marketing: this Denton TX home for sale was posted
on enormous amount of real estate websites. Starting with realtor.com
(25 top quality photos), yahoo real estate, zillow, homes.come,
YouTube, plus many many more and continuing with daily updates and
reposts - buyers could see this home anywhere they looked when
searching for homes for sale in Denton TX or Denton TX real estate.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Today I became a Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

So excited! I had this goal set 3 years ago and now I have achieved it! As of today I became a Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker. Already sold millions of dollars of inventory, a listing went pending last night, another - negotiating contract, two more to sell! Happy clients! Ready for new business! This is going to be fun!

A few things I do differently to sell homes:


1.  Extreme and non-stop Online Marketing (94% of buyers start their home search online!)
2.  Professional Photography
3.  Realistic Price Suggestion after extensive research
4.  Almost daily feedback to clients
5.  Negotiations to win-win solution to get the best price for my clients
6.  Meeting or exceeding expectations
7.  Detailed calculated NET sheet of proceeds so there are no negative surprises
8.  Innovation and use of the latest useful technology tools to save my clients TIME and MONEY!

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Leeza Morris, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Grand Opening of FM 2499 (source - http://highlandvillage.org)

FM 2499 - Grand Opening

Section 4 of FM 2499 in Highland Village is nearing completion and will open to the public on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Section 4 includes the much-anticipated bridge that will connect FM 2499 in Highland Village with FM 2181 in the City of Corinth, traversing a portion of Lake Lewisville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being planned in conjunction with the City and the County to be held the morning of October 30, prior to the official opening of the road. You are invited and encouraged to attend the event before driving across the new bridge. 

The expansion of FM 2499, Section 4 through Highland Village from FM 407 to FM 2181 was awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company with an anticipated completion date of July 2011. Ed Bell Construction finished the project ahead of schedule with the opening now set for October 30. FM 2499 Section 4 is a four-lane divided urban arterial from FM 407 to FM 2181 in southern Denton County. The roadway would be a non-controlled access facility, 4.7 miles in length, with intersections at existing crossing roads. It will travel through or abut the City of Highland Village, the Town of Copper Canyon, unincorporated Denton County land, the Town of Corinth, and USACE land and water associated with the Poindexter and Hickory Creek Branches of Lewisville Lake.


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Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Great time at the Pumpkin patch on Hilltop/Aldon Rd - South Denton, north of Lantana, West of Corinth



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Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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