Airbnb. VRBO. HomeAway.  These are some of the companies that coordinate short term rentals of either single rooms or whole houses. The Town of Addison is looking in to possibly regulating these short term rentals (for stays of 30 days or less). This was the focus during a council work session on January 22, 2019.Here's the video of the Addison, Texas city council discussion on whether to adopt short term rental regulations for Addison residents:Work Session: Short Term Rentals in Addison, TexasAnd there is also a slide presentation. Currently, Addison does not collect the hotel occupancy tax on these short term rentals and there is no registration of properties required. Nearby cities Coppell and Grapevine both have regulations in place, and Coppell, McKinney, and Plano collect the occ... 02/14/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: January 2019Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 23 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 8 single family homes (ranging in price from $275,000 - $700,000) 1 half-duplex ($325,000) 10 condos ($155,000 – $515,000) 3 townhomes ($379,999 - $439,000) Fifteen of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 83 days as compared to 88 last month). The median number of days on the market is 87 days, compared to last month’s 79 days.... 02/01/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: December 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasDecember was a slow month for residential real estate in Addison. The total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 23, down from 27 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 8 single family homes (ranging in price from $337,000 - $524,900) 3 half-duplexes ($275,000 - $325,000) 10 condos ($179,900 – $499,900) 2 townhomes ($379,999 - $459,000) Eighteen of the 23 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 88 days as compared to 69 last month). The ... 01/01/2019

They're still in their soft opening, but you should check out Addison's newest Indian restaurant, Sigree, at 4145 Beltline Road, #218, Addison Texas!Located just west of Midway Road, you'll find them in the strip center with the UPS Store and The Hub, at the eastern-most end of the row. For those familiar with the area, Sigree is in the old Indian Haat location.A friend and I were there for dinner one night last week. The service was exemplary (thanks to the manager, Bryan) and the food was delicious! They're still waiting on their liquor license so we couldn't purchase adult beverages, but we were offered complimentary wine. The chef (and owner), Salim, also provided a complimentary samosa appetizer to share and I can unequivocally state it was the best samosa I ever tasted. I'd go bac... 12/23/2018

Those of us who live in Addison, Texas LOVE living here.We're a small suburban community just north of big city Dallas, but we have a small town attitude. Our Addison Police Department and Addison Fire Department joined forces to create this video capturing the spirit of the season: Santa's Heroes 2018. Watch until the end for the behind-the-scenes footage!If you don't live here but would like to, contact me! I'll fill you in on all housing opportunities in and around Addison. We're where Dallasites come to work and play.  12/22/2018

Being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 12/19/2018

Being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 12/13/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: November 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 27, down from 29 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $337,000 - $524,900) 5 half-duplexes ($285,000 - $340,000) 11 condos ($185,000 – 529,900) 1 townhome ($459,000) Eighteen of the 27 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 69 days as compared to 57 last month). The median number of days on the market is 58 days, compared to last month’s 41 da... 12/02/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: October 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 29, up from 22 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 11 single family homes (ranging in price from $298,000 - $676,000) 4 half-duplexes ($285,000 - $340,000) 7 condos ($325,000 – $515,000) 7 townhomes ($299,900 – $499,500) Sixteen of the 29 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 57 days as compared to 47 last month). The median number of days on the market is 41 days, compared to last month... 11/01/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: September 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 24 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $342,500 - $686,000) 4 half-duplexes ($295,000 - $350,000) 3 condos ($391,000 – $464,900) 5 townhomes ($305,000 – $499,500) Eleven of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 47 days as compared to 61 last month). The median number of days on the market is 31 days, compared to last mo... 09/30/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: August 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 24, down from 29 last month. Inventory is VERY low! Currently for sale, there are: 14 single family homes (ranging in price from $239,000 to $2,200,000) 2 half-duplexes ($299,888 - $350,000) 5 condos ($299,900 – $499,000) 3 townhomes ($399,000 to $499,500) 15 of the 24 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 61 days (same as last month). The median number of days on the market is 59 days, compared to last month’s 49 days... 09/01/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: July 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 29 last month. Inventory is VERY low! Currently for sale, there are: 13 single family homes (ranging in price from $350,000 to $2,200,000)  2 half-duplexes ($299,888 - $350,000) 5 condos ($328,900 – 499,000) 2 townhomes ($350,000 to $505,000) Sixteen of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 61 days, as compared to 60 last month. The median number of days on the market is 49 days, compared to last month’s 40 days. New listings in JulyJust 11 homes came on the market in Addis... 08/03/2018

Are you ready to take advantage of the low interest rates and Buy a home in Addison, TX or one of its lovely suburbs? Here is a quick link of homes that you might love, and this provides a search feature for you to customize the search to find a home that meets your needs. What size, price and location work best for you? Just enter the information and let's begin to find your new dream home.   For all of the information that you need on Dallas homes for sale, or all of the fabulous things to do in Texas – visit my website www.LisaSellsTexas.com  07/24/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: June 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 29, the same number as last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 15 single family homes (ranging in price from $319,900 to $2,200,000) 3 half-duplex ($309,800 to $365,000) 7 condos ($174,000 to $499,000) 4 townhomes ($350,000 to $475,000) Sixteen of the 29 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 60 days, as compared to 46 last month. The median number of days on the market is 40 days, compared to last month’s 28 days. Homes are starting to take a little longer to sell. Ne... 07/01/2018

Addison TX VA Loans is the best loan program in Texas! VA loans offer a special opportunity for our Veterans to become homeowners or refinance their existing VA guaranteed mortgage. VA Loans have more lenient underwriting criteria than other loan programs and offer lower interest rates than conventional loans. Plus, no down payment is required for Addison TX VA Loans.This step by step guide is intended to give you all the quick answers you need to get started with the VA program, explain all the benefits of a VA Loans, and help you navigate through the loan process as an informed Veteran.Some of the information we will be discussing are:• What are VA Loans?• Interest Rates• How you can apply for a VA Loan?• Obtaining your Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans administration• Who ... 06/01/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: May 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 29, up from 23 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 13 single family homes (ranging in price from $319,900 to $2,195,000) 1 half-duplex ($365,000) 10 condos ($140,000 to $348,000) 5 townhomes ($293,000 to $499,000) Fourteen of the 29 available homes above have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 46 days, as compared to 52 last month. The median number of days on the market is 28 days, compared to last month’s 37 days. New listings in AprilNineteen homes came on the market in Addison, ... 06/01/2018

The Addison Community Garage Sale is back! On Saturday, May 5, 2018, you'll find the garage sale in the Krogers parking lot, at 3770 Belt Line Road, just east of Marsh Lane.  Look for the huge white tent.Shoppers come from far and wide for this semi-annual event.Any resident of the town can reserve one "booth" per Addison address under the tent by submitting $20 and proof of residency (water bill, tax notice, lease agreement, drivers license) to the Town of Addison Environmental Services Department.  You get a table and 2 chairs, but you can bring more tables, clothes racks, display stands, saw horses and planks, you name it.Officially, set-up begins at 6:30 am and the wise shopper will be there that early, too.  Technically, the event opens to the public at 8:00 am (til 2:00 pm), but t... 05/04/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: April 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 23, up from 18 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $274,999 to $2,195,000) 1 half-duplex ($375,000) 5 condos ($318,000 to $360,000) 7 townhomes ($319,900 to $485,000) Twelve of the 23 available homes above have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 52 days, as compared to 55 last month. The median number of days on the market is 37 days, compared to last month’s 39 days. New listings in AprilTwenty three homes came on the market in Addiso... 05/02/2018

Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet for lunch once a month at different Addison eateries. This month, we dined at Gyu Kaku, a Japanese BBQ restaurant at 5290 Beltline Road.The concept at this restaurant is that you select your meal from the menu, then when the items are delivered to your table, you cook them yourself on the built in grills.The food was delicious! There are lunch specials on the menu, along with meals already cooked for the less adventureous. If you're not a master of chopsticks, you can request knife and fork. Try Gyu Kaku for lunch or dinner! They also have an all-you-can-eat menu.      05/01/2018

Are you ready to take advantage of the low interest rates and Buy a home in Addison, TX or one of its lovely suburbs? Here is a quick link of homes that you might love, and this provides a search feature for you to customize the search to find a home that meets your needs. What size, price and location work best for you? Just enter the information and let's begin to find your new dream home.   For all of the information that you need on Dallas homes for sale, or all of the fabulous things to do in Texas – visit my website www.LisaSellsTexas.com  04/29/2018