Phil's Blog

Hello, I was asked to blog about my service area which is primarily Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Highland Village for listing homes but I do and will list homes outside these three main cities as well. Of course, all the surrounding areas and smaller cities like Bartonville, Double Oak, Argyle, ...

Did you know you can google a local business or service with your phone? Instead of using 411 and getting charged $1.25 like my cell service does, you can use this service for free but it does count against your minutes on your cell plan. You don't need a computer, an internet connection, or even...

One way you can easily and economically improve the appearance of your home is to paint or stain any concrete walls, flooring, patios or other outdoor surfaces that are gray and boring. While the process is a bit more difficult than painting an interior wall, it's still fairly easy and the result...

With home loans getting more difficult to obtain in many cases, you may be asked by a family member or friend to co-sign a loan. But, before you co-sign, keep these points in mind. * Your liability for the loan may keep you from getting other credit (or loans) because creditors will consider the ...

Existing-Home Sales Down Slightly in JuneAccording to a late-July report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales fell 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.86 million units in June from a pace of 4.99 million in May. "A recent online survey of Realtors...

Mistake #1 -- Placing the Wrong Price on Your PropertybbuEvery seller obviously wants to get the most money for his or her product. Ironically, the best way to do this is NOT to list your product at an excessively high price! A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interes...

Landscape lighting is an easy way to add curb appeal and makes outdoor living space useable once the sun goes down. Most home improvement stores offer lighting kits for the do-it-yourselfer. But, before you run out and buy some lighting, take a moment to determine its purpose. Following are the m...

Home Sales Forecast to Improve for Rest of '08 According to a recent forecast by the National Association of Realtors®, a modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to acce...

8 Tips on Homeowners Insurance When purchasing a home you will be required to show proof that you have homeowners insurance, also commonly called hazard insurance or home insurance. In fact, all lenders will require a policy to be in force prior to funding the loan. The most commonly written poli...