Diane Lipps' Blog

WATERFRONT! $344,900    Are you looking for a lakehouse?  Come see this one of a kind home that will fit your budget     Chandler's Landing is a sought after gated and guarded subdivision along the shores of the once hidden jewel Lake Ray Hubbard.  Known for it's gleeful sailing regattas and yach...

Purchasing a condo - things to ask.... Condo living is one of those tricky areas in real estate that you need to do your homework on before you pursue purchasing one.  Living in one can be one of the greatest things to have for those not wanting yard maintenance, as a 2nd home, investment purpos...

Change the locks! You just purchased a new home and you think you have all of the bases covered.  One last thing : CHANGE THE LOCKS!  I am not implying that the seller is going to come back and break into your new home, but you need to think about all of the other people, contractors and even nei...

15 +/- Acres for Sale In Royse City, TX Beautiful 15 +or- acres of prime land for sale. Stocked pond. Great for new home..ranch..development. Royse City Tx is an area right outside of Rockwall, TX and not too far from Dallas.  It is the perfect area for those wanting to "work in the city" but liv...

Tips on Saving Gas........ With gas prices sky rocketing and everyone trying to budget their money, here are some great tips that my mom sent to me on how to cut down on fuel consumption: Only fill up your car or truck in the early  morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that...

Did you know that many times, having a fire hydrant close to your home could result in a discount on your homeowner's insurance?  It is usually based on the distance from your home, so before you call your insurance agent, take a measurement.  Many homeowners are not aware of that discount, so if...

With spring around the corner, many homeowners are thinking of putting their home on the market during this traditional time frame to capture the many buyers out looking for their new dream home. While there are so many things to do to get your home in order, now is the time to start thinking abo...

Billy Gene Holder, better known as "Shakey", is a local legend who has been serving the Irving, TX fire department since 1955.  He was recently on the news for his long standing tenure and his upcoming retirement.  He is a family friend whom my Dad worked with during his career as a fireman and t...

Thomas A Edison once quoted:   "I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work" Yes, that is what we face when we are marketing, trying build our business or simply rearranging furniture.  This quote from Thomas Edison is a positive reminder that just because you don't get it right the ...

Now this is the Texas I know and love! Gone is the miserable snow, ice and freezing temps that put a damper on Dallas's time in the  spot light last month. Now we are basking in the  60-70 degree weather that we had been longing for.  It looks like rain coming, but it has the smell of spring - no...