Denton, TX

I think in life as REALTORS, Stagers, Mortgage Professionals, and others working in the housing industry oftentimes we are called to act as "umbrella people." These are those who handle problems, take care of messes, solve problems, bring their knowledge and experience to bear to work through a situation, and basically to metaphorically speaking make sure you stay dry on a very rainy and cold day.

But what about this topic in all of your life? Have you noticed

The Advent Of Your Umbrella People?

People come to you it seems when you exactly need them. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Guardian angels arrive right on time. You are hungry and you are fed. You are cold and someone gets you a coat or a blanket. Sometimes all this happens without even asking. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Do you believe there are NO coincidences in life?

Those who "just happen" to come along to be your friend, to love you, to support you, to even just make you laugh, it is very eerie how it happens. On your darkest day in a hospital room with someone who has just passed away, your next smile may be as near as just the next bed or a hallway away.

I have seen these umbrella people show up, sometimes stay in your life, or are there just to get you through that period of rain and then they are off to brighten other lives once their mission with you is complete. Have you seen this magical side of life too? Keep your eye out for these ones with the umbrellas. They just may be angels sent to you in disguise.

Last August I took a listing in Aubrey, Texas. It was a cute Short Sale listing and when I posted it on Active rain, I commented to my friend Karen Otto that one of my favorite things about driving to Aubrey to take the listing was that I got to stop in Frisco at the Rudy’s BBQ there. Well, last week I took a new short sale listing in Krum, Texas and just a few short miles from Krum is Denton, home of another Rudy’s! Don’t think that I didn’t stop… because Rudy’s BBQ is THAT good!

Rudy’s is a cafeteria style BBQ place. They serve all the traditional smoked meats (brisket, turkey, sausage, chicken, and more) as well as lots of side items. The seating is long communal tables with metal folding chairs, and the BBQ is my absolute favorite. I am a brisket lover, so that is always my choice. I order a half pound of brisket (extra lean), usually with 2 small sides (this time is was the BBQ beans and the creamed corn). With your meat, you have a choice of white or wheat bread. Take it to the table and go to town on it. YUM! Rudy’s always cooks their meat just right, tender, not dry, and flavorful. Their BBQ sauce is phenomenal… just the perfect blend of spice and flavor. And their sides are all great. The creamed corn is a MUST TRY item. I also like their potato salad a lot too.

I would comment on the desserts, but I am always far to full to try it! LOL!

Anyhow, Rudy’s is a must try for any BBQ lover. In addition to Frisco and Denton, you can also find in 13 other locations in Texas, as well as Norman, Oklahoma and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Whenever the Fed announces a Fed Funds Rate cut as they did last week, the Media typically gets it wrong which leads to much confusion for the consumer. Since the Fed cut last Wednesday, several people have contacted me expecting this will mean lower long term rates. WRONG. Since this might seem confusing, let's unpack this...

The Federal Reserve Bank controls the Fed Funds Rate, an interest rate that banks lend money to each other for overnight borrowing and this Rate is most commonly tied to Home Equity Lines of Credit , Auto Loans and Credit Cards.

Whenever the Fed decides to take action, either by cutting or hiking, it bases its decision on two factors - promote economic growth and maintain price stability, which means keep inflation in check. Last week, the Fed cut by an aggressive .50% to help spur the economy. The lower FFR, brings down the rate on the aforementioned types of loans. But what a cut also does is make the cost of money cheaper to the consumer - this can be inflationary. And inflation is all you have to follow to see how long-term Bonds and home loan rates are doing. If inflation ticks higher, Mortgage Rates higher as well. If inflation remains in check, home loan rates will be stable to improving.

The Third Annual Fall Kinship Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 on Pioneer Circle (the Pioneer Woman statue area) on TWU's Denton campus. The fair provides resources for Denton County Kinship families who have opened their homes to children who otherwise would be in the foster care system. The event includes food, games, a petting zoo, as well as resources for the families such as diapers, clothes, haircuts and information.

Kelly Peace w/REMAX DFW Associates will be providing parents with M.I.L.K. (Missing Information on Lost Kids) information necessary to register their children for the national Amber Alert and local authorities.

DENTON TX REAL ESTATE - AUGUST MLS SALES STATS
Here are the stats for the Denton area.

Keeping with the typical trends, this Denton TX Real Estate Market Report shows Closed Sales DOWN (projected almost 15%) while Average Sales Price stays somewhat STABLE. Home owners that do sale, are negotiating a little over 1% more OFF list price. Days on market are actually DOWN!