In the Preserve subdivision, Rockwall, there have been 23 houses sold during 2014. The age range of the homes sold is between the years 1975 and 1992. The average sales price for a house in Preserve was $369,951, the lowest sales price at $299,138, and the highest at $450,000.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/26/2015

The Promenade Harbor subdivision housing sales are at a total of 18 homes this year. The age range of the houses sold is in between 2008 and 2014. The average housing sale in the Promenade Harbor subdivision was $215,311. The lowest sales price was $169,500, and the highest was $359,250.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/26/2015

There have been 13 houses sold in the Rockwall Lake Estate subdivision in Rockwall Texas. The homes sold were built in between the years 2003 and 2006. A home in the Rockwall Lake Estate subdivision sold at $99,038 on average, the lowest sales price at $54,000, and the highest at $140,000.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/25/2015

The Shores North subdivision home sales are at a total of 38 houses during 2014. The age range of the homes sold is between the years 1979 and 2007. The average sales price for a home in the Shores North subdivision was $268,925, the lowest sales price at $164,250, and the highest at $446,250.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/25/2015

Housing sales in the Shores subdivision in Rockwall have reached 129 homes sold for 2014. The homes sold were constructed between 1982 and 2008. Shores houses have an average price of $272,345. The lowest price was $164,250, and the highest was $749,000.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/24/2015

In the Stone Creek subdivision, Rockwall, there have been 48 houses sold during 2014. The age range of the houses sold is between 2002 and 2007. A house in the Stone Creek subdivision went for $364,766 on average, the lowest sales price at $232,000, and the highest at $471,926.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/24/2015

There have been 16 houses sold in the Turtle Cove subdivision in Rockwall Texas. The age range of the homes sold is in between 1984 and 2004. The average price for a house in the Turtle Cove subdivision was $242,673. The lowest price was $166,460, and the highest was $310,000.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/23/2015

In the Windmill Ridge Estates subdivision, the city of Rockwall, there have been 23 houses sold in 2014. The age range of the homes sold is in between the years 1992 and 2003. The average home sale in the Windmill Ridge Estates subdivision was $147,085. The lowest sales price was $108,000, and the highest was $224,000.Click Here for the full report. Rockwall Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.   11/23/2015

Market Report for Rockwall Texas 09/30/2015  Rockwall ends the busy market season strong with Average Sales Price of Homes up 12.9%. The average home sold for $251,729 in 2014 but jumped to $284,311 in 2015. This is a good reason to sell if you have been on the fence. The sellers market continues!  Of course you have to consider where you are going if you sell?? Many of my clients are downsizing, cashing out and buying newer homes with 15 year mortgages. The interest rates are still in the low 4's! For more information on selling or buying in this market please call me ~Tracy 11/09/2015

Do I have to leave the smoke alarms up in my lease house? YES!!!  The Texas Property Code is very strict about this and you could be subject to civil penalties and be liable for any damages caused by not having the smoke alarms installed in the proper places. This is what the Texas Property Code says about SMOKE ALARMS: Subchapter F, Chapter 92, Property Code requires the Property to be equipped with smoke alarms in certain locations. Requests for additional installation, inspection, or repair of smoke alarms must be in writing. Disconnecting or intentionally damaging a smoke alarm or removing a battery without immediately replacing it with a working battery may subject Tenant to civil penalties and liability for damages and attorney fees under §92.2611,  Property Code.All photos are th... 11/02/2015

The landlord kept my personal property after I moved out!! What happens to my belongings if I have to leave the rental I am in?According the the Texas Residential Lease form from the Texas Association of Realtors: 16. MOVE-OUT: A. Move-Out Condition: When this lease ends, Tenant will surrender the Property in the same condition as when received, normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant will leave the Property in a clean condition free of all trash, debris, and any personal property.  C. Personal Property Left After Move-Out:(1) If Tenant leaves any personal property in the Property after surrendering or abandoning the Property Landlordmay:(a) dispose of such personal property in the trash or a landfill;(b) give such personal property to a charitable organization; or(c) store and sell such ... 10/29/2015

Rockwall TX FHA Streamline RefinanceLOANS are a special mortgage product, reserved for homeowners with existingFHA  mortgages FHA Streamline Refinances are the fastest, simplest way for FHA-insured homeowners to refinance their respective mortgage into today’s lowMORTGAGE RATES. Below are some of the requirements for an FHA  streamline: ·         You must be current on YOUR existing LOAN WITH all MORTGAGE PAYMENTS made on time for the last year.·         You must own the original property and have made at least six MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS before you can qualify for REFINANCING.·         To REFINANCE, you’ll need an FHA-approved LENDER. If you don’t want to use yourcurrent LENDER, any MORTGAGE LENDER YOU CHOOSE must be FHA approved.·         FHAStreamline LOANS do not require an apprai... 06/19/2015

Rockwall Texas - Houses And Local Attractions Search Available MLS Houses For Sale In Rockwall, TxRequest your Free Home Valuation Ready for a new home in Rockwall, but need to sell your current home in the Dallas, Texas area first? Our team of specialists are active throughout the entire DFW metroplex. You can request a personal home valuation  and see where you stand as a seller.Lake Living In RockwallSituated just East of Dallas you will find the lake city of Rockwall, Tx. With a great position on the East shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, there is no shortage of outdoor entertainment. Residents of Rockwall enjoy fantastic weather, shopping, local sports, outdoor activities and local restaurants. Easy access to almost anywhere in the DFW metroplex is provided by a number of tollways and sta... 05/01/2015

The benefits of a pre-approval and not a pre-qualification for Rockwall Texas Home Loans.       A lot of consumers are not EDUCATED enough on how they should go about buying a home.  Of course this is a big question that can stressful or enjoyable, it just depends on the steps you take in the home buying process for Rockwall Texas Home Loans and the surrounding areas. You must take the steps necessary to educate yourself on your buying power, take some time to think about your lifestyle choices, and the initial investment. We will discuss each of these in this article.     EDUCATION     The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Rockwall, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Please note that we did not say to get pre-qualified, in today's mortgage world a pre-qual... 03/09/2015

6 signs YOU need a residential property manager! You have multiple properties Managing one property is time consuming, so owning two or more is even more time consuming. Say goodbye to a personal life outside of your regular job too!  You will spend all of your off time on managing your properties.    You don't live near your rental property You own rental properties in Texas but you live in California!  The tenant knows this and will most likely take advantage of your absences with unkempt property, late pays etc... You live near your rental property Living near your property can be almost as bad as far away! The tenant knows where you live and has your number. Get ready for unexpected visits, texts and phone calls.  You don't want to personally interact with residents  Most tenant are... 02/20/2015

SOLD!  220 Pheasant Hill in McLendon Chisholm The Dallas area inventory of available homes for sale has just been reduced again, thanks to Lisa Von Domek!  It only took one look for my buyer's to know "this was it"!  In a flash I presented an offer and after a speedy negotiation we had an executed contract with a very happy listing agent and his client.  This gorgeous custom home boasts 3/3/3/3 - three bedrooms, three bathrooms, three living areas and a 3 car garage all on an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds.  Plus - a sparkling pool with spa and a flagstone patio with firepit.  List Price $357,000.   Photo courtesy of MLS   When you are ready to find your Dream Home, contact Lisa Von Domek, your Dallas area real estate professional.  The only name in real estate that you need to ... 01/29/2015

We saw the rental house online and we want it before we move to Texas!  Or.....We drove by and saw the house, can we have an application?   Renters are subject to a competitive market with low rental inventory just like home buyers are in this market. They have missed out on lease homes that are coming up on the market to be gone by the days end!    I understand their situation and empathize with it...but our policy is you must make an appointment to view the home first, then we will give you an application. Policy's usually there for a reason of something that has happened in the past which we have learned from. Leasing site unseen was definitely a learning curve for our brokerage.  We have in the past leased rental homes site unseen and the home is NEVER what someone expected it to be... 01/27/2015

Can I deny a smoker for a rental in Texas?  If you have a rental home in Texas, be aware that both the Fair Housing Act , a federal law, and Texas state law protects tenants and prospective tenants alike from illegal housing discrimination. Under the Fair Housing Laws and Texas law, tenants in all parts of Texas have the right to enjoy their housing without facing discrimination based on these protected classes: race color religion national origin sex disability familial status For example: You just received an application on a tenant who says he is a smoker. You can deny his application because your application criteria clearly states no smoking. Smokers are not protected classes.   For a FREE Consultation on property management costs, services and benefits please give us a call!     10/13/2014

          Whether your rental house is Big or Small      you might need a property manager...               If you answer any of the following questions with a yes, then you might need a property manager:  You have multiple properties  You don't live near your rental property  You don't know the tenant-landlord laws  You don't want to personally interact with the tenant  You don't have the time or procedures in place to protect yourself  Tenants can't seem to pay on time  Eviction scares the daylights out of you  Fair Housing laws you don't understand! If you answered yes to at least two of these , then you would benefit from hiring a propery manager! We have been practicing property mangangement since 2006. We have systems in place to try and  protect you and your investment!  We do a... 10/13/2014

Need a residential property manager in Rockwall, TX? Unlocking the Benefits of Property Management   We care about your investment and we make sure the tenants concerns are taken care of and they are satisfied. Satisfied tenants stay longer!  We answer calls same day, as this is our full time job! Yes we know you can answer your tenant calls but do you really have time or want to handle all the other stuff that comes with being a landlord?? Here is a list of how you benefit from each of our services: Financial management and reports : no longer scramble for reports for your CPA. Pay or don't stay:  If your tenant call crying, do you give in? Not here, sorry for your situation but you must pay or you don't stay! Consistent application terms: Did you know you have to treat every applicati... 09/17/2014