100% Financing for Homes..You DON'T have to be a First Time Home Buyer This information is from Roseanne Fett with Supreme Lending. She has a ton of experience and she has qualified several of my buyers lately on these loans with NO money down! I negotiate with the seller to pay your closing costs so you bring little money as possible to the closing table. USDA Rural Loan : About a month ago, USDA announced that they would be revising their eligibility areas based on the 2010 census. They just announced that “No changes to rural designated areas based on the 2010 Census Data will occur until March 27, 2013 unless directed otherwise.” So this is good news for many of us. Heath, Midlothian and those other areas we thought we were losing will still be eligible for 100% financing. TSHAC-Tex... 09/28/2012

Wylie Texas Real Estate Sales underwent a 8% change in July 2012 over the same month last year with 78 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 542 homes sold, with a 19% change from last year. The Texas home market for the first quarter 2012 in the DFW Metroplex is overall improved over the last year. With both prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is an ideal time to purchase for both new home owners and current home owners moving to larger homes. It is key to have your financing and prequalification work in process to insure a smooth transaction. As the spring begins and school ends more homes with be put on the market and more prospective buyer will be looking for homes. Traditionally the second and third quarters are the busiest in the r... 09/26/2012

Hello Gardeners, Time is running out!  Fall Bulb Sale ends Monday, October 1 on the Collin County Master Gardeners Website! Next Spring, you'll be glad you took the time to plant some of these beauties in your landscape.  To view this year's selection and place your order before October 1! Click here for the website.  September Gardening Tips Rejuvenate annuals for fall by lightly pruning Fertilize turf and beds Sow seeds of cool-weather vegetables and annuals Plant wildflowers Prep beds for spring bulbs as soon as possible. Watch & treat for black spot Divide spring flowering perennials More tips on the website! This website is great for saving money on plants. In my opinion it makes sense to plant Texas Native plants that come back every year and I don't have to do anything!!! 09/20/2012

Dear Customers.....This is what I have planned for you!   1. Thank You Cards- I am not good at this. Maybe because my mom always said "Did you send a thank you card?" I think I am rebelling even now. I really do appreciate my customers and I VOW to order the thank you cards this fall! I think an old fashioned thank you is more important than a gift card at closing or an email. People like to be appreciated! 2. Property Management Newsletter- I have wanted to write a monthly newsletter to our tenants for a long time now. Thanks for this challenge, I will do it now. I want to thank them for paying rent on time and keeping the homes they rent from us in good shape. I want to add a recipe from a tenant each month and spotlight the best yards. I even want to offer gift cards to those that pa... 09/14/2012

My Buyer wrote a letter to the seller and won in a Multiple bid! I have been helping a buyer who walked in my office last week with his wife and his seeing eye dog. He lost his vision in a freak accident while teaching autistic children. He told me his story, about his disablility and the saddest part, how they could not find a real estate agent to help them!!! They said no one returned their calls and they had about given up on home ownership! I was shocked and told them I believe in divine intervention and they walked into the right place! First off, I got them prequalified with a loan that offered them a grant for their down payment. They were estatic! They finally found someone to help them and now they are getting a home with NO Down Payment! We took off to the area they wanted to ... 09/14/2012

Movie Theater opening soon in Wylie, Texas! B&B Theatres will soon be breaking ground for a 12-screen state-of-the-art all-digital-projection movie theater complex across Country Club from Wylie High School. The movie theater will be the first of its kind in the DFW area !! Now that's impressive! All 12 auditoriums will have stadium seating, with leather high-back rocker-style seats and Christie digital projections!     Wylie Mayor Eric Hogue said, “I am very excited to have B&B Theatres as one of our new corporate citizens. They bring a new and exciting entertainment venue to Wylie that not only provides a destination for our residents and neighbors but keeps tax dollars in our community.”  B&B did a regionwide search and, in their words, Wylie was number one on their list!!   B&B Thea... 09/13/2012

Top 10 RED FLAGS of Residential Lease Applicants We have come to see "red flags" from lease applicants very clearly over the past few years. These are signs to us to step back and take a closer look. It doesn't mean we will deny the applicant, it just means something is just not right here!! Incomplete Application-many blanks, no rental verification phone numbers or unchecked boxes on bankruptcy or credit problems No Proof of Income-if self employed , can't prove income. Say they make a certain amount but can't prove it with tax returns No Rental History-maybe a first time tenant or didn't give rental history because there was a problem? No Supervisor Information-we have to verify you work where you say you do. If we don't know who to call then we can't complete the app! Long Letters wi... 08/23/2012

2012 The Year of the Housing Recovery according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report August 2012 Transactions are up by 10.3 % Sales Prices are up by 3.7% Inventory is a serious challenge, according to the report. Available homes-for-sale falling 26.8% lower than last year. Average Days on Market is 82 This year has been amazingly busy for most agents, especially the second quarter. All of my listings flew off the shelve by the end of May! Now we are putting homes on the market and they are selling in days! This is allowing sellers to maintain their sales price and in some cases raise the price. But don't panic buyers.....you are getting awesome rates this year! Everyone I have closed in the past year was under 4% , the lowest rate I saw was 3.2% !! For the DFW area: Inventory is very ... 08/22/2012

Wylie Texas Real Estate Sales underwent a 27% change in June 2012 over the same month last year with 104 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 456 homes sold, with a 19% change from last year. The Texas home market for the first quarter 2012 in the DFW Metroplex is overall improved over the last year. With both prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is an ideal time to purchase for both new home owners and current home owners moving to larger homes. It is key to have your financing and prequalification work in process to insure a smooth transaction. As the spring begins and school ends more homes with be put on the market and more prospective buyer will be looking for homes. Traditionally the second and third quarters are the busiest in the... 08/21/2012

The rental market is BOOMING in North Texas! We may see a slow down when school is back in full swing, but for now rentals don't stay on the market long since spring!!  For example in Wylie, Texas there were 56 homes leased since 06/01/2012. The AVERAGE Days On Market was 24 Days!! Alot of people are moving to the Dallas Metroplex and leasing according to this news story on CBS 11.  They are holding off on buying and renting until they see how the market is doing. Even though rates are very low for buyers right now, some can't qualify due to a foreclosure on the their record or other reasons.   Now is also a great time to lease your home with slightly higher rental rates too! The rentals in our area of Wylie, Texas have all been raised by $150.00 to $200.00 more per month. We put a home... 08/17/2012

      Attention Parents and Guardians! Important news about immunizations!     School registration has begun. Wylie ISD requests that you act now and immunize your child before the back-to-school rush. Children who have not met the immunization requirements by August 27, 2012 will not be able to start school. Please bring your updated immunization record your childs school.   The eligibility guidelines for the Texas Vaccine for Children Program (TVFC) have changed. Children who have private insurance that cover vaccines will no longer be eligible to receive TVFC vaccines in the Collin County Health Care Services Immunization clinics and other low cost clinics that are TVFC providers. Instead, these children will be referred to their primary care physician or healthcare provider for immu... 08/16/2012

Calling all Raider and Pirate Fans! The boys and girls of fall are back, gearing up for the 2012 sports seasons and invite you to join them in celebration at their fun-filled family nights.Come Meet the Raiders on Saturday, August 18, 6 p.m. at Wylie Stadium and then Meet the Pirates on Friday, August 24, 6 p.m., also at Wylie Stadium. Enjoy food, fun, games and performances by the drill teams, cheerleaders and marching bands.  08/16/2012

Ten Steps For Maintaining Foundations in TEXAS ! My house settled this year a little bit. With the drought last year and the hot temperatures this summer you are bound to have some settling in your home. I, of course, panicked. I am in real estate, I know how to maintain my foundation! It can't settle on me!  It was just a little crack, my husband says I am "over reacting" !  I got out this list and reviewed it so I know I am maintain my foundation correctly. I hope it helps you! Make sure the soil around your foundation is graded so that the water flows away from the home. Avoid trapping water against your foundation, make sure borders let water flow out. Place soaker hoses around your foundation to keep soil damp during dry periods. THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT STEP! Only leave them running... 08/08/2012

    New Construction in Wylie, Texas-Bloomfield Homes Kreymer Estates   Bloomfield homes has started a new subdivision in Wylie, TX called Kreymer Estates! The subdivision will be located off Brown street between WA Allen and Hwy 78. The dirt work is being done now and the subdivision will have several cul-de-sac lots, a greenbelt and approximately 65' by 75' lots. Square footages will be 2000-4000 some with 3 car garages. Prices will range from the $220's to $320's according to Mike McCord sales rep for Bloomfield Homes.    Exterior Features:   Dramatic roof pitches and high quality architectural shingles Covered front and rear porches (per plan) to enjoy year round Your choice of paint or stain on your elegant front door Rubbed bronze finish dual coach lights on your garage American m... 08/07/2012

  Monday, July 23 began a series of new features in Texas State Affordable Housing Care ,TSAHC's ,single family home buying program.   While usually change is not a favorite, these changes are fantastic and open the door to home ownership to many more Texas families!!! TSAHC's Educators, Homes for Texas Heroes and Home Sweet Texas Loan Programs now enjoy the following benefits : NO FIRST - TIME HOMEBUYER REQUIREMENT     That's right -- there's no longer a first-time homebuyer requirement in the program.   But the owner occupancy requirement remains in place.   NO RECAPTURE TAX      There's no recapture tax requirement and gone are the related recapture forms---No Notices to Buyers, No Recapture Brochure and they won't be sending a Final Recapture Notice..   NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN... 07/26/2012

Wylie Texas Real Estate Sales underwent a 19% change in May 2012 over the same month last year with 86 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 344 homes sold, with a 15% change from last year. The Texas home market for the first quarter 2012 in the DFW Metroplex is overall improved over the last year. With both prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is an idea time to purchase for both new home owners and current home owners moving to larger homes. It is key to have your financing and prequalification work in process to insure a smooth transaction. As the spring begins and school ends more homes with be put on the market and more prospective buyer will be looking for homes. Traditionally the second and third quarters are the busiest in the re... 07/16/2012

                                Short Sale Relocation Assistance Program: You could receive $5,000 to $30,000 in relocation assistance !  Want to avoid foreclosure? I can help ! Bank of America is excited to offer enhanced relocation assistance. Qualified homeowners who initiate a Preapproved Price Short Sale (without an offer) could be eligible to receive $5,000 - $30,000 in relocation assistance and owe no more on their mortgage with the sale of their property, depending on the investor involved.  If you have a home that you are in a distress situation  & you need help , give me a call! I will help you determine if you qualify for this incentive! 07/11/2012

Wylie Texas Real Estate Sales underwent a 25% change in April 2012 over the same month last year with 86 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 255 homes sold, with a 12% change from last year. The Texas home market for the first quarter 2012 in the DFW Metroplex is overall improved over the last year. With both prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is an idea time to purchase for both new home owners and current home owners moving to larger homes. It is key to have your financing and prequalification work in process to insure a smooth transaction. As the spring begins and school ends more homes with be put on the market and more prospective buyer will be looking for homes. Traditionally the second and third quarters are the busiest in the ... 07/02/2012

Below is a complete list of all the parks in Wylie, Texas. Go to the cities website here to see pictures  and specific information about each park! Avalon Park -1312 E. Brown Street Birmingham Farms Park - 725 Odenville Drive Community Park - 800 Thomas Street Creekside Estates Park - 3105 Hinnant Court Dodd Park - 1501 Selma Lane Eureka Park - 351 Rutherford Avenue Founders Park - 851 Hensley Lane Friendship Park - 1621 White Ibis Way Joel Scott Memorial Park - 424 Westgate Way Kirby Park - 300 Masters Avenue Lakeside Estates Park - 300 Lakehurst Drive Meadowview Estates Park - 406 Carver Drive Muddy Creek Preserve - 5351 Pleasant Valley Road Olde City Park - 112 S. Ballard Avenue Oncor/Lavon Park - 961 E. Brown Street Parkside Park - 2106 Lakefield Drive Pheasant Creek Park - 1705 Har... 06/28/2012

Calling all Vegetable Gardeners! (or want to be Patio Gardner's like me!) Join Collin County Gardners for an educational event focused on vegetable gardening for the Fall Season in North Texas !! Participants will receive valuable information and see live demonstrations on ways to build and maintain a productive home or small acre vegetable garden. Presentation will be provided by Master Gardeners!   Please SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend on Friday, July 27th, 2012 Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Location: The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center 7117 County Road 166, McKinney, TX 75071 Click here for more information and low cost! 06/28/2012