Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX has long provided a stable real estate environment. We here in the Dallas area knew that we were not part of the glutted or over priced markets that the media proclaimed were nation wide. The information reflected below shows a market that home buyers and investors can have confidence in.

Dallas Home Sales in January offered both an increase in prices for the under $87,000 market, and a minor dip in the median sales prices for homes priced between $87,000 and $344,999. Good news is seen in the $345,000 and higher category as we see a significant increase there:

Here are just a few of the fine homes available in and around the Dallas area:

I’ll admit that I’ve been on a rampage writing blogs about the secrets of some prominent Dallas investment advisers, financial planners, and the like.

It all started when I did some checking, and what I found out I didn't like!

Well-known celebrities and business people offer their personal endorsements before, during and after some of the investment advisers' radio infomercials.

And just like those who are listening to their endorsement, you have to believe that they are willy-nilly endorsing someone whose ineptitudes and legal violations they know nothing about. If they did, they would probably distance themselves all together.

Prominent TV ministers, a well-known owner of a real estate company, baseball and football players, doctors, New York Times Best Seller authors, political figures – even state governors. The list of endorsers goes on and on.

And it's outrageous!

If you plan to use a financial adviser, or if you use one now, you should do your due diligence, and do it frequently. Here are some good places to begin a search to find out the truth:

Federal Criminal and Civil Suits. www.pacer.gov. Register for a free account. You can then access all of the U.S. court records. The cost is 8 cents per page.

State Criminal and Civil Suits. Google your state’s name plus judicial branch. You’ll find how to see all public and legal documents.

Broker and Securities Misconduct. To check to see whether or not your broker is actually registered to trade securities – and at least one Dallas radio hotshot isn’t -- his license was revoked and he paid a big fine for misconduct. (Nevertheless, he continues on) www.finra.org/investors/toolscalculators/brokercheck/index.htm.

Judgments and Liens. Here’s an interesting source. www.publicrecordcenter.com. In addition, for a nominal fee, the service will do a specific background check to see if there are bankruptcies, criminal convictions, pending lawsuits in your adviser’s past or present.

Forget the free seminar that comes with the free hors doeuvre, dinner, cocktails, chance to win a free trip to Mexico, the book with all of the answers, and the free one-on-one later visit at the adviser's office.

Do your homework. And if all seems on the up and up, ask the guy what his personal net worth is. That, after all, is a fair question. If he is barely hanging on, why would you want to buy his advice?

BILL CHERRY, REAL ESTATE BROKER

Dallas-Park Cities
Since 1964
214 503-8563

Time is creeping up and it's less than a week from the big day... the day that, though most of us try to avoid, sucks us into a desire to swoon our sweet with chocolates, doilies and cheesy sentiments.

If you haven't made any arrangements for you and the special someone, it may not be too late. Feel free to check these restaurants for their open reservation times - and if you aren't able to land a time on Tuesday, February 14th, try for later in the week! Romance doesn't have to end at the stroke of midnight, fellas.

Al Biernat's - 4217 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219 (214) 219-2201

Steakhouse ~ The influential and the famous flock to this brewing scene for the steaks and the seafood.

Craft Dallas - 2440 Victory Park Lane #100, Dallas, Texas 75219 (214) 397-4111

Contemporary ~ Like its siblings, the Dallas Craft features mix-and-match family-style servings of straight forward food.

The Grape - 2808 Greenville Avenue - Dallas, Texas 75206 (214) 828-1981

American ~ Unpretentious European-style bistro featuring classic dishes and noteworthy wines.

The Grill on the Alley - 13270 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75240 (214) 459-1601

American ~ Stylish restaurant serving up classic American dishes.

Nana - 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 761-7470

Contemporary ~ Chef Anthony Bombaci offers sophisticated dining at this Dallas landmark high above the Hilton Anatole.

Pyramid Restaurant & Bar - 1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 (214) 720-5249

Modern American ~ The Fairmont Dallas' restaurant presents its modern design and cuisine with style.

If you are looking to wine and dine, there are plenty of spots in East Dallas to take your love for a nice evening out. If you aren't the fancy type, consider a movie and laid back 'date night' of grocery finds made into a cute picnic. It's the thought that counts...

Dallas Southeast Texas Real Estate Sales were down 51% in December 2011 over the same month last year with 37 homes selling this month! For the 2011 year to date, overall home sales were at 731 homes sold, a -9% change from last year. Dallas Southeast Texas Real Estate total dollar volume of homes sold this month was $2,534,500 which is a -43% change from this month last year. For the 2011 year to date, the total dollar sales were at $39,532,480, which is a -17% change.

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New Dallas Southeast Texas Real Estate listings experienced a -54% change for the same period last year with 56 homes listed this month. For the 2011 year to date, overall home listings underwent a -25% change with 1,046 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a -14% change, with 54 homes contracted. Listings under contract for 2011 year to date experienced a -9% change, with 794 homes under contract for this month.

The average sales price of a home in this area was $68,500, a 15% change from this month last year. Overall, for 2011, the average sales price was $54,080, a -9% change. Sellers received 95% of their asking price this month, which is a 0% change from last year. For 2011 year to date, sellers received 96% of their asking price, which is a -2% change. This month, homes spent an average of 77 days on the market until sold, which was a -1% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, the average number of days on the market was 73, an overall change of 20%.

The current supply of active listings on the market this month was 186 homes. This is a change of -48% from the same month last year. For the 2011 year to date, the supply of active listings on the market was 273, which is a -23% change. This month there was a 3.1 months’ supply of homes on the market; this was a -43% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, there was a 4.5 months’ supply of homes on the market, which is a -15% change from the same period last year. The average price per square foot was $48 this month; a 19% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, the average price per square foot was $38, a change of -9% .

Dallas Southeast Real Estate sales is known as area 13 in the North Texas Real Estate Information System. Information is believed reliable but is only as accurate as reported by the system in the month of December 2011. DFW Team Realty provides month reports on Dallas Southeast Real Estate Sales as well as Dallas Southeast Foreclosures, Dallas Southeast Short Sales, and Home in Dallas Southeast. Please visit our website at DFWTeamRealty.com for the latest information on Dallas Southeast homes by price range and community.

The DFW Metroplex is also known as Dallas Fort Worth Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census which encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas Plano Irving and Fort Worth Arlington and is comprised of over 70 area cities both incorporated and unincorporated.

The DFW Metroplex is, by population, the largest metropolitan area in Texas, the largest in the South, the fourth-largest in the United States, and the tenth-largest in the Americas. The DFW Metroplex encompasses over 9,000 square miles of total area, making it larger in area than the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. It is also the sixth largest gross metropolitan product (GMP) in the United States, and approximately tenth largest by GMP in the world.

Dallas South Oak Cliff Texas Real Estate Sales were down 6% in December 2011 over the same month last year with 32 homes selling this month! For the 2011 year to date, overall home sales were at 398 homes sold, a -12% change from last year. Dallas South Oak Cliff Texas Real Estate total dollar volume of homes sold this month was $1,815,200 which is a -15% change from this month last year. For the 2011 year to date, the total dollar sales were at $23,477,622, which is a -19% change.

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New Dallas South Oak Cliff Texas Real Estate listings experienced a -54% change for the same period last year with 34 homes listed this month. For the 2011 year to date, overall home listings underwent a -20% change with 604 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a 3% change, with 34 homes contracted. Listings under contract for 2011 year to date experienced a -12% change, with 455 homes under contract for this month.

The average sales price of a home in this area was $56,725, a -9% change from this month last year. Overall, for 2011, the average sales price was $58,989, a -8% change. Sellers received 97% of their asking price this month, which is a 0% change from last year. For 2011 year to date, sellers received 97% of their asking price, which is a 0% change. This month, homes spent an average of 61 days on the market until sold, which was a -16% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, the average number of days on the market was 70, an overall change of -4%.

The current supply of active listings on the market this month was 99 homes. This is a change of -48% from the same month last year. For the 2011 year to date, the supply of active listings on the market was 159, which is a -11% change. This month there was a 3. months’ supply of homes on the market; this was a -41% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, there was a 4.8 months’ supply of homes on the market, which is a 1% change from the same period last year. The average price per square foot was $38 this month; a -4% change from last year. For the 2011 year to date, the average price per square foot was $35, a change of -14% .

Dallas South Oak Cliff Real Estate sales is known as area 15 in the North Texas Real Estate Information System. Information is believed reliable but is only as accurate as reported by the system in the month of December 2011. DFW Team Realty provides month reports on Dallas South Oak Cliff Real Estate Sales as well as Dallas South Oak Cliff Foreclosures, Dallas South Oak Cliff Short Sales, and Home in Dallas South Oak Cliff. Please visit our website at DFWTeamRealty.com for the latest information on Dallas South Oak Cliff homes by price range and community.

The DFW Metroplex is also known as Dallas Fort Worth Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census which encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas Plano Irving and Fort Worth Arlington and is comprised of over 70 area cities both incorporated and unincorporated.

The DFW Metroplex is, by population, the largest metropolitan area in Texas, the largest in the South, the fourth-largest in the United States, and the tenth-largest in the Americas. The DFW Metroplex encompasses over 9,000 square miles of total area, making it larger in area than the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. It is also the sixth largest gross metropolitan product (GMP) in the United States, and approximately tenth largest by GMP in the world.