Have you made it to The State Fair of Texas yet??? C'mon! You know you've been wanting to go try all the new friend foods at the Fair.... And time is running out.
This week will be the last week of the Fair. The final day will be next Sunday, October 18, 2009.
There are still so many great things coming up. For example, tomorrow morning, Oprah Winfrey will be taping her show at the State Fair. According to her website, they will be Taping at the Chevrolet Main Stage. Knowing the crowds that Oprah attracts, I think the Cotton Bowl would have been a more appropriate venue!
And Speaking of the Cotton Bowl, next Saturday will be the Texas/Oklahoma Red River Rivalry game. This annual event brings fans of both these major universities to Dallas for one of the most anticipated games of the season.
The State Fair is held at Dallas' Fair Park. General admission for the is $15 (Children and Seniors are $11) and self parking in the official lots is $10. Better yet, use the Dart Rail Green Line to get there!
For more details be sure to check out the official Texas State Fair website at www.BigTex.com! And if you see me on the midway with a corny dog please be sure to say hi!
Good Credit does not happen accidentally. It is a deliberate effort on the part of consumers and it comes from simple things that are within everyone's control. Things like paying your bills on time, keeping lower balances on your credit cards and not over extending yourself with lines of credit.
The Ad Council has come up with a very funny and innovative public service announcement campaign for television and radio. The campaign features the concept of consumers believing in the Credit Fairy and their friends and spouses dispelling that myth. Check out this one:
More people with good credit means more people who can legitimately qualify for and afford to buy new homes. After the string of Short Sales, Foreclosures and other financial hardships we have seen over the past few years, there will be many consumers who need to rebuild their credit. Helping to educate them will benefit us all.
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If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and are looking for a REALTOR® to help make the home buying or selling process easier and more friendly, call me today at (469)449-9840 to schedule a consultation. Or visit my website at EasyTexasRealEstate.com. I'd be happy to help you move forward and achieve your Real Estate dreams and goals. Not located in the D/FW area? Contact me anyway... I'd be happy to refer you to a real estate professional in your area who can help you.
Are You at High Risk for Flooding? This question comes up periodically here in Dallas, and the recent flooding in Georgia show that even homeowners who think that they are at low risk may not be.
Did you know that:
Your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30-year mortgage in a high-risk area, compared to a 9% chance of fire.
Or
Last year, one-third of all claims paid by the NFIP were for policies in low-risk communities.
Or
The average annual U.S. flood losses in the past 10 years (1994-2004) were more than $2.4 billion.
One of the best places to begin your investigation toward answering this important question, and other questions that you may have regarding Flood Insurance is www.FloodSmart.gov.
FloodSmart.gov is the official website for the National Flood Insurance Program. The NFIP website contains great information on your risk of flooding, maps of flood areas, and how you can sign up for this FEMA insurance program. Check it out!
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If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and are looking for a REALTOR® to help remove the obstacles that are holding you back and make the home buying or selling process easier and more friendly, call me today at (469)449-9840 to schedule a consultation. Or visit my website at EasyTexasRealEstate.com. I'd be happy to help you move forward and achieve your Real Estate dreams and goals. Not located in the D/FW area? Contact me anyway... I'd be happy to refer you to a real estate professional in your area who can help you.
I had a very interesting phone conversation earlier this evening. I was speaking with a prospective client who saw a post I had written about choosing the right real estate agent and the prospective client asked me, “How do figure out who the “right” real estate agent is?”
I told her about my 4 C’s approach to evaluating agents. I always advise people when talking to a prospective agent to look for these 4 things:
Competency: Do they have the right level of experience, education and can they demonstrate that to you?
Compassion: Do they understand your goals/objectives and challenges or difficulties you may be facing? And are they committed to helping you achieve or overcome them?
Consistency: In your conversations with them, does everything “fit” together well or are the things they are telling you sounding like sales pitches that address your questions but don’t seem to flow together? Hint: if you are getting inconsistent information now, it isn’t likely to get better after you have hired an agent.
Chemistry: Is there a connection between yourself and the agent that you are interviewing. If you don’t enjoy talking with the agent, you probably won’t enjoy working with them either. Chemistry is more than just someone who makes you laugh… it should indicate someone you respect and trust. If you don’t respect or trust your agent, you are choosing the wrong one.
By the end of the 45 minute call, this prospective client is ready to list. We have an appointment set for later this week. Now that’s what I call an ActiveRain Success Story… Blog to Call to Listing in less than a day!
So, what do you think someone should look for when choosing a real estate agent?
If there are thousands of pumpkins in a pumpkin patch, you had better believe... it's time for The Great Pumpkin Festival at the Dallas Arboretum!
Don't miss this year's Fall Festival, Sponsored by Comerica Bank and taking place from September 19 to November 1. If you have ever attended the annual fall festival, you know that the Dallas Arboretum is transformed with the gardens planted in fall colors... 22,000 chrysanthemums, fall marigolds and ornamental peppers. There are special pumpkin themed displays and a hay bale maze for the kids!
With special events during the course of the festival including concerts, tours and an artisans show, you won't want to miss any of the fun. Check out the Dallas Arboretum website at www.dallasarboretum.org for the full schedule. Maybe I will even see you there!
The Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 and is open daily from 9:00 to 5:00. Discount tickets for the Fall Festival are available for purchase at all Tom Thumb supermarkets.
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Working on behalf of Short Sale clients throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area has provided the opportunity to assist remarkable people facing real-world financial challenges and foreclosure.
A third generation REALTOR® serving clients througout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex since 2004, Steve Shatsky has proudly lived in Texas for over 15 years. Based on his professional experience in real estate and his sincere desire to provide the highest caliber of service and help struggling homeowners, in 2007 Steve decided to establish a team of Realtors that share his vision... the Home Sales Remedy team, now affiliated with Prudential Texas Properties.
Prior to his career in real estate, Steve built a highly successful career with some of the world's most respected companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Honda of America, The Coca-Cola Bottling Group (Southwest) and SAP. He attributes his professional success to his personal philosophy.
Steve believes that clients deserve...
Isn't that really what anyone would want when working with a REALTOR®?
In addition to working with both buyers and sellers in all price ranges, I also specialize in Short Sales / Pre-foreclosures in all areas of the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
Over 4 years ago, when I was first approached to assist clients in selling their home with a pre-foreclosure Short Sale, it was difficult to find another real estate professional that was knowledgeable in this specialized type of sale. The fact is that there are always homeowners who face the struggles of needing to sell their home quickly due to the changes in life's circumstances that could impact any one of us, but when the economy and real estate market are stronger the need for this type of assistance is less.
Today, times have changed. As local foreclosure rates climb, Short Sales in real estate are now a more commonly recognized alternative for homeowners facing foreclosure. In fact, they have become such a phenomenon that stories about Short Sales appear with increasing frequency in the national media.
That is why in 2007 I created the Home Sales Remedy team. As a Dallas area Broker Associate / REALTOR® affiliated with Prudential Texas Properties, I have seen again and again the lifeline that a Short Sale can be to clients and have developed a specialized approach to handling these transactions successfully.
Working on behalf of Short Sale clients has provided the opportunity to assist remarkable people facing real-world financial challenges. With an understanding of these challenges, I am confident that the Home Sales Remedy team provides the level of service that smart homeowners know they have a right to expect and genuinely deserve. For more information on Short Sales, be sure to check out my website at:
http://www.homesalesremedy.com = Dallas Short Sale Specialists
http://www.steveshatsky.com = Dallas Real Estate Search & Agent Information Site with local information links
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