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The Gift of Orange PeelsFrom potpourri pot to stove top, one of the most magical fragrances of fall is FREE if you have some standard spices in your pantry and you save your orange peels!Whether planning for an open house, a festive family get-together, or if you just wanted to change the atmosph...

You dress well. You prepare ahead. You know the business. So what's the problem? As Realtors®, we preach the value of staging in our clients' homes, offering testimony that sometimes even the smallest of changes can make a big difference in the salability of a home. The positioning of furniture, ...

A.K. Best could have been talking about life as a newbie Realtor® when he said, "The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad." The 2015 - 2016 real estate market in Texas is strong, and TREC is reporting the highest number of actively licensed real estate agents since the late 80s. The...

November Events in DFW 2015Texas weather makes for year-round fun! Find shows, events and what's going on at top attractions around the Metroplex during the month of November.Notable holidays in the month of November include Veteran's Day and of course, Thanksgiving!In honor of these days, we off...

See all the details at 5518statehighway198.view24hours.comListing DetailsCanton, TX - Authentic Texas Vineyard For Sale5518 State Highway 198, Canton, TX 75103Price: $379,000MLS number: 13259477Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Square Footage: 1,896Call Amanda Thomas at 469.298.9706 to see if this property ...

Best Halloween and Fall Festival Events in the DFW Metroplex and Surrounding Areas for 2015Looking for the best Halloween and Fall Festival events taking place in the DFW Metroplex this year? Look no further! We've done the research and gathered the most comprehensive list of FALL EVENTS happenin...

The relationship between Lenders and Borrowers is based on trust. Whether dealing with a Mortgage Banker, Mortgage Broker, Wholesale Lender, Portfolio Lender, Direct Lender, Correspondent, or Bank / Credit Union (see definitions here), a Borrower must feel that they are being treated honestly and...

One of the most important responsibilities a Realtor® has involves "pricing" properties and offering opinions of value for real estate.Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders all depend on Realtors® to deliver a quality analysis to help them make accurate and informed decisions about a property's value.Whet...

While the word "Stigmata" may prompt images of of Rupert Wainwright's 1999 horror flick, Buyers and Sellers should be aware that certain property conditions could leave a mark on property value.The word 'stigma' is defined as "a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputat...

It doesn't matter if you are a BUYER, a SELLER, or a Realtor® -- what you post on social media can and will be used against you in the course of a real estate transaction -- and beyond!Remember how elated you were when you sat on market and eventually received your first offer? Remember when you ...