It's no secret that with the current real estate market in many cities and rising unemployment rates that many homeowners are struggling to remain current on their mortgages. When folks are struggling financially, they often look for a brief "escape" from their day-to-day concerns by going to the movies or attending another local event. One professional sports organization has found a way to make escaping even more attractive to distressed homeowners!
The Jersey Jackals, who play at Yogi Berra Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University and are a part of the CanAm baseball league, have added to their roster of nightly events what they are calling "Mortgage Mondays". At one Monday home game in June, July and August, a drawing of the name of a game attendee will take place and the winner receives the cash equivalent of 2 mortgage (or rent) payments, up to $4,000.
What an "outside the box" idea to attract folks to the ballpark in a challenging economy!
Go Jackals!
Did the Kris Allen and Adam Lambert finale to the 2009 season of American Idol leave you wanting more? A rematch maybe? Do you still think that Allison Iraheta should have been in the top 2 finalists? Want to relive the excitement of the season with these talented young performers?
On July 23, at Dallas' American Airlines Center in Victory Park, they will all be back... Live and in-person! Tickets range from $40.50 to $69.50. More information is available here.
Be sure not to miss what may be your last chance to see this season's top eight finalists appear on stage together!
The Good:
In this past Friday's Dallas Morning News, Real Estate Editor, Steve Brown reported that for the first time in five months, that foreclosures in the DFW area have dropped below 5,000. For the North Texas area including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties, the August 4 foreclosure auction will include 4,796 properties according to the statistics provided to the Dallas Morning News by Foreclosure Listing Service.
The Bad:
Also according to the Dallas Morning News, while month to month, we have seen a drop in the number of properties posted for foreclosure, the 4,796 number still represents an increase of 5% over August, 2008.
The Ugly:
A recap of Year-To-Date foreclosure statistics shows that in the first 8 months of 2009, there have been 39,917 home posted for foreclosure in the 4-county North Texas area. That number represents an 18% increase over the January through August period in 2008.
The Recap:
The first 8 months of 2009 have been rough on North Texas from a foreclosure perspective. With the number of foreclosures up 18% over the same period last year, we can clearly see the impact, but the August numbers show the first signs of foreclosure stability this year. And despite the increase in numbers of properties listed for foreclosure, this foreclosure trend also means it is likely that distressed sellers willing to consider short sales are also increasing, in addition to bank owned foreclosed property listings.
OK, tomorrow is July 11 (get it… 7-11) and that’s the day the good folks at Dallas based 7-11® celebrate their company's birthday. It also happens to be Austin REALTOR®, Donna Harris’ birthday. So, in honor of 7-11’s® 82nd birthday (Donna is younger than that), 7-11® will be giving away free 7.11 oz. Slurpees® at their over 6,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada!
YUM! What a delicious way to celebrate and beat tomorrow’s anticipated 105 degree heat in Dallas. 7-11® says that they are planning to give away almost 5 million free Slurpees® tomorrow folks, so plan ahead… there may be a line!
You can learn more about 7-11’s® birthday festivities here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7-11® and Donna!
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Are you looking for a new home or to sell your current one? Is trying to achieve your real estate objectives giving you a headache worse than “brain freeze”? Why don’t we grab a Slurpee® together and discuss how the Dallas Real Estate Market is as hot as the Dallas summer heat? Let me show you how I can help you achieve the American Dream of home ownership or help you sell your home in the current market! Call me today at (469)449-9840 to schedule an appointment.
In a year when many municipalities are being forced to cancel their fireworks celebrations for budgetary reasons, it's wonderful that Dallas' celebration will be better than ever! Join us on Saturday, July 4, in Dallas, as Dr Pepper Snapple Group once again sponsors Fair Park Fourth, Dallas' Independence Day celebration.
Beginning at 4:30 P.M. everyone can enjoy family style fun at the park including riding the Skyway Ride ($5/person) or the Swan Boats ($10/boat) and Free admission to many of Fair Park’s museums from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. At 7:00 P.M., start making your way to the recently renovated Cotton Bowl to enjoy a patriotic performance by the Dallas Wind Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 P.M., followed by one of the top fireworks shows in Texas!
This year’s fireworks show is produced by Fireworks by Grucci, one of the nation’s premiere fireworks pyrotechnics firms and “America’s First Family of Fireworks”. The high caliber of their shows is clear, as they have produced shows for Olympic Games, Statue of Liberty Centennial, New Year’s Eve Celebrations in New York City and six consecutive Presidential Inaugurations. The fireworks will be synchronized to music being broadcast live by WRR 101.1 FM.
As always, Fair Park Fourth promises to be great fun for everyone, but don’t be caught off guard… Remember that while lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are allowed, NO alcoholic beverages, glass bottles or fireworks will be permitted. There will also be many food and beverage vendors at the park.
Admission to Dallas' Fair Park and the Fireworks show is Free, however parking in the Fair Park lots will cost $8.00.
Whatever your Independence Day weekend plans are, please be sure to be safe. Do not drink and drive, and if you are planning your own personal fireworks celebration, make sure to exercise caution for your sake and the sake of your loved ones.
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Our local Real Estate market is as HOT as the Texas summer! Are you interested in buying or selling a home? For more information about homes available for sale, and my services for both Homebuyers and Sellers please visit my website at www.WeAreDallasRealEstate.com
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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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