Business Week magazine just recently released their results for the "Best Place to Raise Your Kids" and Richardson, Texas was ranked second!  Only cities with a population of at least 50,000 people and median incomes of $40,000-$100,000 were ranked. The main, key factors taken into account were school performance, affordability, and safety.  Some of the secondary factors were cost of living, air quality, local parks, recreation centers, racial diversity, and theaters among others. Richardson, Texas has been getting a lot of recognition lately.  Other honors Richardson has received are being ranked 18th best place to live in the United States in August 2008's Money magazine and 5th safest city in Texas by Morgan Quitno Press. Richardson has a lot to offer kids and families.  There are 30... 12/08/2008

BusinessWeek ranks Richards, Texas second in the state as "Best Place To Raise Your Kids"   BussinessWeek the magazine recently rank Richardson, Texas second in the state as the best, most affordable place to raise children!  The city of Richardson has tremendous amenities that it offers to its residence: The City of Richardson boasts 30 parks, two recreation centers and multiple ball fields that offer indoor and outdoor leisure and recreation opportunities year-round. The Richardson and Plano Independent School Districts provide well-rounded educational programs that encourage excellence. The Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations has been recognized as one of the leading performing arts facilities serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is an import... 12/03/2008

Real Estate Careers The real estate profession has expanded and offers one of the widest career selections in the business world today. Helping people buy and sell homes, office buildings, industrial property and corporation farmland, property management, land development, mortgage banking, urban planning, real estate counseling, appraisal and research are all aspects of a career in real estate. Advantages and Rewards of a Career in Real EstateA career in real estate provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limits on what astute, hard-working men and women can earn. Successful people in real estate are goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated, ambitious and people-oriented. The rewards of a real estate career are a potential... 12/02/2008

                       H A P P Y   T H A N K S G I V I N G S ! This year has been far from Ordinary for me.  Among the Many, many instances that seem to want to "break" my spirits, there were just as many that caused Great Joy.  My New Year's Resolution is to drink more from the Glass of Great Joy and be in a state of Thanksgiving throughout the Year. If your Glass is always Half Full, the Impossible starts to happen more often.       Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results. Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County   11/27/2008

College Credit You may be able to receive some credit for college courses already completed towards your real estate education requirements! Request for Evaluation of Education Documents Form Just fill out the form and send to TREC. They will let you know if your college credit will count against your needed courses. Dallas Real Estate College 11/24/2008

Real Estate Classes 1. Texas Principles of Real Estate I - Covers property ownership, property transfer, real estate licensing, finance, math, and fair housing. 2. Texas Principles of Real Estate II - Covers property ownership, property transfer, real estate licensing, finance, math, and fair housing.3. Law of Agency - Covers agency concepts, agreements with buyers and sellers, fiduciary duties, intermediaries, agency termination, and more.4. Law of Contracts - Covers contract law and reviews in detail how to create a contract, contract forms, breaches, provisions and other topics. 5. Real Estate Appraisal - Covers the principles and practices of appraisal. 6. Real Estate Finance - Covers agency concepts, agreements with buyers and sellers, fiduciary duties, intermediaries, agency termi... 11/24/2008

In order to become licensed in the State of Texas you must first meet the following criteria: an individual must be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien, eighteen (18) years of age or older and a legal resident of Texas. You then must complete the following: Before applying for a real estate Salesperson License, an individual must  first furnish the Commission satisfactory evidence of successfully completing the following education: Principles of Real Estate core real estate course [60 classroom hours] Law of Agency core real estate course (30 classroom hours) Law of Contracts core real estate course (30 classroom hours) An additional core real estate course (30 classroom hours) Another four semester (60 classroom) hours in core courses or in related courses accep... 11/24/2008

Dallas Real Estate College Real Estate School We are establishing this blog as an instructional guide to entering into the Texas real estate business. The following articles wil be your guide to joing the best industry in the world. Having been in the business for 30+ years, I can say that the Texas real estate comunity is made up of the most professional group of people that I have encountered. I hope this blog will help you with your transition into our industry.Tired of the corporate world?Tired of being laid off?Retired and looking for something?Tired of working for someone else?Why Dallas? Why Now? Click HereThis Is Your Opportunity To Start Your Own Real Estate Business.Dallas Real Estate College 11/24/2008

Richardson Homes in neighborhoods like Canyon Creek and Prairie creek continue to out pace many Dallas and suburban neighborhoods. 11/24/2008

Richardson has some great neighborhoods for example canyon creek. 11/24/2008

Tonight I had the honor and pleasure of sharing the benefits of home staging with the Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Club of Richardson, TX.  It was a wonderful evening spent in the company of business women in my local community who graciously invited me to share with them what I do as a home staging professional. I had been contacted over a month ago by a BPW member, Saundra Honea, who had read the home staging article from the September 2008 Dallas Morning News, How to Stage your Home to Sell Fast, in which I was interviewed, and thought it would be an interesting topic for their monthly meeting.  Of course I said, "Yes!" Whenever I get the opportunity to share with a others about home staging I jump at the chance.  It's especially wonderful when the group invites you and WA... 11/11/2008

Richardson TX Homes for October 2008 Real Estate (Residential) Housing Report. 57 closed (Sold) transactions. Currently 275 homes available on the market. Lowest $79,000 Average 3 bedrooms. 2,000 square feet at $190,000. DOM 72. Highest 5 bedrooms. 3,600 square feet for $419,000. It took 431 days to sell. Total real estate value of  $10,823,379  not including real estate sales not listed on the MLS systems such as for sale by owners and home builders. Average DOM Breakdown and Average % of List Price received on Solds by Market time: Information provided is deemed reliable and taken from the North Texas Real Estate Information MLS Systems.    0-30 Days   31-60 Days   61-90 Days   91-120 Days   120+ Days   No. of Listings   21    8    13    6    9   Breakdown %   36.84    14.04    22.81 ... 11/08/2008

Mindy & Jay Robbins | Robbins Real Estate Group | 214-563-4584 (cell) 203 Thompson, Richardson, TX This amazing property with creek views has been extensively remodeled over the last few years. 4BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $415,000 Year Built 1957 Sq Footage 3,046 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Almost like a new home! This amazing property with creek views has been extensively remodeled over the last few years. This home has all of what you wish you could find in Richardson Heights: vaulted ceilings, an enormous master suite, master bath with jetted tub and oversized shower, walk-in closets, tankless hot water heater, and an open floor plan. Award-winning landscaping accents a premiu... 11/07/2008

Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! Breckinridge Park Information The Knolls homeowners have a unique and beautiful benefit in Breckinridge Park, a 417 acre nature area. The park has a softball complex, soccer fields, playgrounds, trails and a 10-acre lake. Every July fourth, the Richardson fire works display happens right across Breckinridge Boulevard in the Park and anyone who's been at home on the 4th knows that The Knolls is the place to be to see the best show. Take some time to enjoy a nature stroll through the trails. Latest Park New Park Clean Up: The Knolls neighbors have have occassionally had a park clean up party for an opportunity to clean up what ha... 11/03/2008

PHOTO FOR REVIEW AND CRITIQUE.   PLEASE SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM WITH ME.  I AM A BEGINNER LOOKING FOR TIPS AND TECHNIQUES.  WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY?  I BOUGHT THESE FLOWERS KNOWING THEY WOULD BE A GREAT SUBJECT TO SHOOT AND PRACTICE WITH COMPOSITION, COLOR AND LIGHTING. Call Mindy & Jay Robbins for all your Richardson, Texas Real Estate needs! 214-563-4584 11/02/2008

Ever received an Offer or Counteroffer that Ticked you off? Well..... CUT THAT OUT!    A Skilled Negotiator never takes it personal. One of the Greatest Services provided to a Client is the Art of Negotiations.  Being Combative is Rarely Effective. It also runs the risk of having the Seller or Buyer becoming less likely to budge on price and/or terms. Some Agents believe in order to be a Good Negotiator, they need to be Standoffish, Argumentative or Confrontational. Not True.  If you Wouldn't respond Favorably to it, why Would Anyone Else?  The main Focus is to protect the Client's Interests.  It's not in their Best Interests when your Personal feelings Dictate your Actions.  Stalling tactics, avoidance, and being a Dope sends the message that your Client doesn't wish to do business.   ... 10/14/2008

I attended photo classes to improve my photography skill yesterday.  I am striving to be at a semi pro level.  We have been searching for photographer that would meet our needs and have not found what we were seeking.  So I decided that I am creative, I direct the photo shots for our listings so why not take some classes invest in a SLR camera all the accessories needed.  So tomorrow, I will go out and shop for a camera, lenses, filters, tripod, software and etc.  I look forward to posting and sharing my photographs with you all. Are you a Realtor and striving to be a semi pro or pro architectural photographer?  I'll keep you posted on my progress. Mindy Robbins     Update - So I purchased a Nikon D60, hotflash, tripod, and uv and polarize lens.  I will go back and get the Sigma 10-20 l... 10/12/2008

  TOP TEN THINGS You Should NEVER Do Yourself: 10.  Heart Transplant 9.  Build your own swimming pool 8.  Defend yourself in court 7.  Asbestos removal 6.  Hair Plugs 5.  Clean your own septic tank 4.  Root canal 3.  Lasik surgery 2.  Cremation AND.................. The #1 thing you should NEVER do yourself: 1.  Buy or Sell your home without NICK GOOD of The Good Home Selling Team!   Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent,  Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! . - Keller Williams Nick Good Realtor 972-468-5499 Email Me Visit My Website Copyright © 2008 Nick Goo... 10/09/2008

Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!!   ATTENTION FOR SALE BY OWNER'S!   If you are currently trying to sell your home without the use of an agent then please contact Nick Good of The Good Home Selling Team Today.  Nick will give for sale by owner's a customized flyer that can be used for to create online traffic or that can be printed for the outside flyer box.  Nick will also set for sale by owner's up with a call capture number that will help capture more lead's!  For Sale By Owner's will get all the contracts and forms needed to successfully complete the sale of the home.  Please contact Nick Today to take advantage of this special For-Sale-By-Owner Promotion! ... 10/09/2008

  THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN RICHARDSON, TEXAS?   Call Nick Good of The Good Home Selling Team Today!  Nick is a multi-million dollar producer that has helped several home owner's sell their home in Richardson for TOP DOLLAR!   The Good Home Selling Team Offer's a very aggressive marketing plan that will get your home sold quick!  Call Us Today!     Click Here to view thousands of properties in the Great Dallas and surrounding areas!! Click Here if you would like to receive unlimited new listings by email!! . - Keller Williams Nick Good Realtor 972-468-5499 Email Me Visit My Website Copyright © 2008 Nick Good. All rights reserved. 10/09/2008