Sunday, October 31, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Denton TX homes for sale: from just listed to sale pending in two weeks

This Denton TX home for sale was sold in less than two weeks.

Top five reasons it did not take long to sell it that are under owners
and agent's control:

1. Price: realistic price reflects motivation to sell and attracts
more buyers to the property.

2. Condition: this home was loved and cared for - exceptionally clean,
no clutter visible or hidden, little details that needed attention
were addressed and corrected before the first showing!

3. Non-restrictive showings: buyers agents hate to have rigid
restrictions from sellers.

4. Superior photography and video: 94% of buyers are looking online to
find a home. 100% of them will stay and review a listing longer if it
has a lot of great photos, videos, slide shows and other visual
media.

5. Extreme online marketing: this Denton TX home for sale was posted
on enormous amount of real estate websites. Starting with realtor.com
(25 top quality photos), yahoo real estate, zillow, homes.come,
YouTube, plus many many more and continuing with daily updates and
reposts - buyers could see this home anywhere they looked when
searching for homes for sale in Denton TX or Denton TX real estate.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Today I became a Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

So excited! I had this goal set 3 years ago and now I have achieved it! As of today I became a Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker. Already sold millions of dollars of inventory, a listing went pending last night, another - negotiating contract, two more to sell! Happy clients! Ready for new business! This is going to be fun!

A few things I do differently to sell homes:


1.  Extreme and non-stop Online Marketing (94% of buyers start their home search online!)
2.  Professional Photography
3.  Realistic Price Suggestion after extensive research
4.  Almost daily feedback to clients
5.  Negotiations to win-win solution to get the best price for my clients
6.  Meeting or exceeding expectations
7.  Detailed calculated NET sheet of proceeds so there are no negative surprises
8.  Innovation and use of the latest useful technology tools to save my clients TIME and MONEY!

--
Leeza Morris, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
 2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Corinth TX homes for sale: homeowners do not wait for better times to put their home on the market

Current market conditions and seasonal slowdown of real estate buying
and selling do not scare Corinth, TX homeowners. Sellers put their
homes on the maket at the same if not faster pace as year or two
before. Novermber and December being historically the slowest months
in real estate market, do show normal ups and downs. With less homes
to chose from - motivated buyers, such as out of state relocation, or
sellers who got their homes under contract and must find a new one are
significantly more pressed to put an offer. While the deals are easier
to find this time of the year, sellers who think they might get more
for their home early in the year might be in for a (negative)
surprise. Foreclosure delays are expected to add more inventory on the
market affecting some areas more than others.
--
*Leeza Morris*, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
*Cutting edge paperless* & *mobile* real estate solutions for you

cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 382-2773
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com <http://www.leezamorris.com/>
Facebook Real Estate Page <http://www.facebook.com/LeezaRealEstate>

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Grand Opening of FM 2499 (source - http://highlandvillage.org)

FM 2499 - Grand Opening

Section 4 of FM 2499 in Highland Village is nearing completion and will open to the public on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Section 4 includes the much-anticipated bridge that will connect FM 2499 in Highland Village with FM 2181 in the City of Corinth, traversing a portion of Lake Lewisville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being planned in conjunction with the City and the County to be held the morning of October 30, prior to the official opening of the road. You are invited and encouraged to attend the event before driving across the new bridge. 

The expansion of FM 2499, Section 4 through Highland Village from FM 407 to FM 2181 was awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company with an anticipated completion date of July 2011. Ed Bell Construction finished the project ahead of schedule with the opening now set for October 30. FM 2499 Section 4 is a four-lane divided urban arterial from FM 407 to FM 2181 in southern Denton County. The roadway would be a non-controlled access facility, 4.7 miles in length, with intersections at existing crossing roads. It will travel through or abut the City of Highland Village, the Town of Copper Canyon, unincorporated Denton County land, the Town of Corinth, and USACE land and water associated with the Poindexter and Hickory Creek Branches of Lewisville Lake.


--
Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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Homes for Sale in Denton, TX (Denton County data) For sale price vs Sold Price

The good news for real estate market in Denton, TX (Denton County data) is that the spread of median for sale vs median sold has shrunk relative to last fall. However, it is seen to increase again since the summer months. Homes for sale in Denton, TX (Denton County) are continue to stay on the market longer, now we are at 7.5 months of inventory. Specifically, the drastic difference is seen between April of this year (the last month of tax credit) and this month. More than 100% increase since April!
However, homeowners (and unfortunately banks) are not slowing down to put their homes on the market. If fact, there is an increase of 9% of toal homes for sale in Denton, TX
from 4700 in September of 2009 to 5100 in September of 2010.
 
To sell or buy your home call (940) 391-5080.
--
Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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Foreclosure in Guyer School Zone: Great deal on 4 bed 2 bath home $149,900

To buy a foreclosure is not difficult or much different from buying a regular home.
There are several extra addenda required and it needs to be filled in correctly. You will also not receive a sellers' disclosure but will have plenty of time to bring your own inspector to have a detailed property inspection.

--
Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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Monday, October 18, 2010

mortgage message from Lisa Hitch

Leeza Morris, REALTOR, GREEN, e-PRO, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Lisa Hitch <lisah@fairwaymc.com>
Date: October 18, 2010 4:05:35 PM CDT
To: 'Leeza Morris' <leezamorris@gmail.com>
Subject: mortgage message from Lisa Hitch

Renters:  Now is the Time to Buy!
One big advantage of owning a home, in addition to pride of ownership, is the ongoing tax advantages. This includes the deductibility of interest payments and property taxes. Also, with each payment the balance of the amount owed declines, thus building equity in the property for the owners. Many families consider ownership of their home as their best saving program. In time their equity can grow their capital worth to the point where they can acquire a more expensive step-up home.

A lesser known benefit of home ownership relates to its effect on children. Several studies have pointed to the positive impact of ownership on the lives of kids in the household. They feel more secure and tend to be more self-confident while living in a home owned by their family as opposed to living in a rental residence.
Go Rangers,
LISA HITCH
Sr. Mortgage Banker
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
3541 Teasley Lane Suite 200
Denton, TX 76210
940-484-5626  Office
940-390-7723 Cell
940-484-0072 Fax
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Interesting changes with FHA Mortgage Insurance will take place on Monday.  Based on FHA Case Number assignments on or after October 4, 2010, FHA will lower its upfront MIP and simultaneously increase the annual premium collected on a monthly basis.  The changes look like this:

 

Current Upfront MIP                      "New" Upfront MIP

Purchase – 2.25%                             Purchase – 1.00%

Refi – 2.25%                                       Refi – 1.00%

 

 

Current Monthly MIP Charges

= or <95% ltv and amort greater than 15 years - .50%

>95% ltv and amort greather than 15 years - .55%

 

= or <90% ltv and = or < amort – 0%

>90% ltv and = or <15 amort - .25%

 

 

"New" Monthly MIP Charges

= or <95% ltv and amort greater than 15 years - .85%

>95% ltv and amort greater than 15 years - .90%

 

= or <90% ltv and = or < 15 years amort – 0%

>90% ltv and = or <15 years amort - .25%

 

 

The good news is the loan amounts will be lower.  The bad news is monthly payments will be higher.  Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Bob Knoll

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS #225478

Hancock Mortgage Partners

669 Airport Freeway, #306

Hurst, TX  76053               

817-484-6564 – office

817-622-8833 - fax




--
Leeza Morris, REALTOR®, MBA, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR
Keller Williams Realty
Cutting edge paperless & mobile real estate solutions for you
 
cel/txt. 940 391-5080
fax: 940 497-0091
skype: leezam22
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
Denton, TX 76205
www.LeezaMorris.com
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Home for sale Denton TX: half an acre lot, pool, spa, immaculate! No hoa! Montecito! $329,900

Home for sale in Denton TX, 125,900!

Hurry! Great property! 3 bed/2.1 bath, office, large yard, patio,
organic garden, near i35, 380, TWU, UNT, new wal mart and Sam's!!!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Home for Sale in Denton, Texas: ½ Acre Lot in Established Area


Beautiful Curb Appeal!

Home for sale in the subdivision of Montecito del Sur in Denton TX. This immaculate custom home features hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, split bedrooms, iron fenced pool area with spa, oversized 3 car garage and well maintained (but low maintenance) large back yard. This Denton Texas home has 4 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms on a half acre lot in Montecito del Sur subdivision. The living room and dining room meet together to create a spacious open area. On a half acre lot in the established neighborhood of Montecito del Sur, this Denton Texas home for sale will not last! Enjoy the pool and beautiful home – bring offer today!
Pool area separated from yard by iron fence

Thursday, October 7, 2010

PRICE DROP -- Perfect for First Time Home Buyers in Denton, Texas


PRICE DROP on this immaculate Denton, Texas home with 3 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms. Enjoy nature through the organic garden in the backyard and close access to North Lakes Park! This home in Windsor Ridge Estates in Denton TX boasts almost 1600 sq ft and is NEWLY PRICED at $125,900! Close to TWU, UNT, I35 and 380 for easy access to any destination. Corner lot home for sale at 2201 Southway in Denton TX is ready to move in!
Stainless Steel Appliances and Decorative Lighting!
Organic Garden in Backyard

Sunday, October 3, 2010

OPEN HOUSE 2-4 today: Denton County - Cross Roads, 3101 W Oak Shores Dr. and 4300 W Oak Shores

OPEN HOUSE DENTON, TX, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd from 2-4pm
OPEN HOUSE today, Sunday October 3rd - total of 3 homes on the same street! Come visit 2-4pm:.open house open house cross roads tx lake front property acreage heavily wooded custom homes for sale