Monica Grosz's (monicagrosz) Blog

New HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct) appraisal procedures for all real estate transctions after May 1, 2009 seem just know to be coming to light as consumers and real estate professionals alike suffer the fall-out. Presumably in an effort to create a layer of objectivity to the appraisal pro...

Dallas CountyThis information is a combination of both single family homes and condos. Number of homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pended Homes Closed inApril: 1,526 Homes Placed under Contract inApril: 1,790 Supply of Homes: Market: 8.0 Months   Unemployment Rate:DFW: 7.0%USA: 8.9% Average Price for ...

I'm really appalled at what I hear passing for journalism in the media these days.  I was listening to the Diane Reem (sp?) Show on NPR yesterday and actually heard one of four so-called experts say, " Not only are banks not lending to banks, banks aren't lending to consumers." Nothing could be f...

It seems most people in Dallas aren't aware of a really exciting arts complex in development:  La Reunion Texas.  It is an arts residency  program to be built on 35 lush acres in Oak Cliff.  La Reunion is named after a utopian community that existed in the Dallas area over 100 years ago (Reunion ...

Given the recent turmoil in the financial markets, I really appreciate the wisdom of those older & wiser than myself. I've been talking to some of those older and wiser real estate agents and mortgage brokers in the Dallas area who've reminded me of the crises of the past and how they've survived...

Just went to the East Dallas MLS area meeting this morning, and heard form an RISD Schoolboard member. White Rock Elementary is the real standout, but all of the elementary schools:  Northlake, Wallace, and Lake Highlands, are good. WOW! I grew up in the Lake Highlands area, I'm a product of the ...

I've just subscribed to a new service that provides real-time market info for the Dallas/Ft Worth, and entire North Texas real estate market!  It's called the Powerpage, and clients can go to the homepage on my website, www.monicagrosz.com, click on the Powerpage tab on the left-hand margin, and ...

I'm trying to educate folks about  the Dallas/Ft Worth housing and real estate market, and how strong it is.  A new website is dedicated to that end as well:www.dfwhousingfacts.orgIt's sponsored by a non-profit group, dedicated to countering the negative press and media regarding the state of the...

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