Roanoke, TX

Don't you love when you just happen to stumble upon something great? I was out taking pictures today for my new improved, totally redesigned, website. I drove to a lot of different areas, taking pictures that represented various subdivisions, neighborhoods, and special landmarks. I had a friend with me. It's always more fun to do things with a friend.

We were discussing various places to eat when she mentioned that she had always wanted to try Twisted Root in Roanoke. Apparently they were featured on Food Networks, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The one featured was in Dallas, but we decided to hop on over to the one in Roanoke.

Honestly, I had no idea what to expect. You can hear the 80's rock music as you walk to the door. Just as we were about to enter, I hear someone say over the loud speaker, "The first person to say they are the smartest person in the room will get a free milk shake." ME! Awww...too late. No free milkshake for me. Not this time anyway. We arrived for lunch on a Friday around 1:30. The place was packed! I was happy that I got to look at the menu for a bit. It was not really like anything I had ever seen. I expected to maybe try a lamb burger, but apparently their specialty meats are based on availability. The server told me they had Kangaroo.

With every ounce of my being, I tried not to picture a little Joey. I have friends from Australia and decided to give the Kanga a try. You get to choose your toppings, so I opted for guacamole (does that not seem like it's from the right continent?), tomato, and lettuce, with a nice side of onion slivers. I placed my order and was given a name tag, "Courtney Love." My friend ordered a Buffison (Buffalo/venison combo) with fried green beans. Everything tastes good fried, even green beans.

The energy in this place is amazing! One of my favorite parts was the man shouting out the names for the orders. He was hilarious! He used an Arnold Schwateneger voice for a couple and mentioned sleeping with the following person, "Jack Daniels." He gave the room a fun vibe. People were laughing, moving to the music, singing along, and generally having a great time.

I didn't get a milk shake, not even the grown up kind, or the Soggy Fruit Loop. I did try their famous Root Beer, which was really great. I'm not sure it's famous though because I didn't even know about it, and just got a coke until my friend said, "You HAVE to try the rootbeer!"

They also have flavored pickles, sweet, original, sweet and spicy and the one I thought was bar b que. I'm glad I didn't put it on my Kangaburg without trying it first. I think it was soaked in hot sauce. Not my thing! I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy foods.

Twisteded Root was a hoot! I would encourage everyone to hop on over to Twisted Root in Roanoke and give yourself a little adventure. Who knows, your next burger might be an Armaburg or maybe an Alliburg. I'm thinking for me, this is definitely one of my new "go to" places.

Twisted Root is located on Restaurant Row, across from the famous Babe's. If you aren't familiar with Restaurant Row in Roanoke, just journey up 377 a little south of 114, then make your way to the East just one little block. You'll see it. This is an awesome place to take out of town friends, or to stop and just sample the local flavor.

When you're done at Twisted Root, you might want to walk up the street to the book store, or maybe head into the Chic Boutique. You might want to pop into the pie and candy store for some fudge, a pecan pie, or some good old fashioned candy dots. I got me some Zots! Remember those cherry fizzy candies. So much fun!

Roanoke Texas Real Estate Sales were down 56% in November 2011 over the same month last year with 8 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 163 homes sold, a 20% change from last year. Roanoke Texas Real Estate total dollar volume of homes sold this month was $1,119,312 which is a -66% change from this month last year. For the 2011 year to date, the total dollar sales were at $28,125,813, which is a 17% change.

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New Roanoke Texas Real Estate listings experienced a 7% change for the same period last year with 15 homes listed this month. For the year to date, overall home listings underwent a -14% change with 252 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a 133% change, with 14 homes contracted. Listings under contract for the year to date experienced a 22% change, with 142 homes under contract for this month.

The average sales price of Roanoke Texas Real Estate was $139,914, a -24% change from this month last year. Overall, for the year, the average sales price was $172,551 , a -2% change. Sellers received 95% of their asking price this month, which is a -1% change from last year. For the year to date, sellers received 96% of their asking price, which is a 0% change. This month, homes spent an average of 95 days on the market until sold, which was a -2% change from last year. For the year to date, the average number of days on the market was 91, an overall change of 21%.

The current supply of active listings on the market this month was 61 homes. This is a change of -34% from the same month last year. For the year to date, the supply of active listings on the market was 75, which is a -18% change. This month there was a 4.3 months’ supply of homes on the market; this was a -45% change from last year. For the year to date, there was a 5.2 months’ supply of homes on the market, which is a -31% change from the same period last year. The average price per square foot was $57 this month; a -23% change from last year. For the year to date, the average price per square foot was $71, a change of -4%

Roanoke Real Estate sales is known as Multiple Listing Service (MLS) area 131 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 November 2011. DFW Team Realty provides month reports on Roanoke Real Estate Sales as well as Roanoke Foreclosures, Roanoke Short Sales, and Homes in Roanoke. Please visit our website at DFWTeamRealty.com for the latest information on Roanoke homes by price range and community. Search Roanoke Real Estate at Homes in DFW

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Out n About in Northeast Tarrant County | Roanoke TX | Oktoberfest | Gerhard’s

If you can’t find something to do in Northeast Tarrant County Real Estate region this weekend, then you are not looking hard enough. There is so much going on this weekend, it might make your head spin.

With Your Texas Rangers home for games 3, 4, 5 of the World Series, to the Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Rams Sunday afternoon at 3:15. How wild is that, both professional franchises from the same city (St. Louis) will be playing both our professional franchises for baseball and football on the same day in the same city of Arlington, Texas.

Also, the Fort Worth Alliance Airshow is going on both Saturday and Sunday at Ft. Worth Alliance airport, featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team.

Well if none of that suits your fancy, then head over to Roanoke Texas Friday through Sunday at Gerhard’s German Restaurant on Oak street for their Oktoberfest.

Gerhard’s is located at 301 S. Oak Street in Roanoke, Texas 76262. You can buy tickets and coupons online. Gerhard’s Oktoberfest will run Friday October 20-Sunday 23rd.

I highly reccommend the Spaten Oktoberfest seasonal brew, my father and I visited Gerhard's last weekend and enjoyed a german lunch and a cold one while watching the first half of the Cowboys vs. Patriots game.

Admission is free per person each day, however food, beverages, and merchandise can be purchased with coupons only. All online purchases can be picked up at “Will Call” located at the entrance to the Oktoberfest Tent.

The Grammy award winning Polka band “Brave Combo” will be the featured performers on Sunday Evening. But various acts will appear each day.

Looking for Something to Do This Weekend | Northeast Tarrant County Real Estate | Roanoke TX Downtown Festival

Are you looking for something to do this weekend here in the Northeast Tarrant County Real Estate area of the Metroplex. As if we don't already have enough going on this weekend.

We have your Texas Rangers at home tomorrow night at the Ballpark in Arlington vs the Detroit Tigers in game one of the American League Championship Series. Then right down the street at Cowboys Stadium, a young lady by the name of Taylor Swift will be live in concert.

But we can't forget my favorite activity going on tomorrow and that is the Storied Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns vs. the Boomer Sooners (OU Sucks!) at the Cotton Bowl at the State Fair of Texas, and yes I will be there.

Now, if none of that interest you at all, then head on over to Roanoke, Texas tomorrow to celebrate the Roanoke Downtown Festival from 10am-10pm on historic Oak Street. Roanoke Texas is known as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas.

They will have live music on 3 Stages and FREE family fun. There will be the:

• Imagination Station with: Magicians, Puppet Shows, Storytellers & More.
• Loco-motion: Bounce Houses, Slides, Games, Train, Climbing Wall.
• Historic Reenactments: Gunfights, Street Dances, Cowboy Camp
• Dine, Shop, & Play: Unique Boutiques, Exhibits, Motorcycle Rodeo

You can also catch the TEXAS vs OU game on the Jumbo Screen - for more information, visit RoanokeTexas.com

If you would like to search for Homes for Sale in Roanoke Texas, visit our site here> NortheastTarrantRealEstate.com

Its been sometime since I have blogged, but found some of my old coaching materials and thought this could be for some interesting discussion. In my past sales management life (medical sales), I had a list of 10 rules that I thought were critical to ones success in our industry (it had lead me to be a top producer in our industry.) I feel that most of them hold true in the Real Estate Sales World as well. I have taken 8 of the 10 and attached them below. Also, as I am talking about a "call" below, this can be any interaction whether it be face to face or on the phone with your clients.

1. Be in front of your customer/prospects

• Make sure you are seeing the regularly
• Be in front of your key targets often. If your not seeing them often enough, you can bet your competition is.

2. Have a plan for each and every call you make.

• Frame the call-Make sure you tell your customer/prospect what you are there to cover and what you expect the outcome to be.
• Know what you need to accomplish and write it down before the call. 5 minutes of planning can mean the difference between a good call and a GREAT call

3. Ask the right questions.

• These can always depend on the situation, and what you are needing to accomplish. In the past these were situation questions so I could get as much needed info as possible.

4. Set expectations of yourself AND of your client.

• Let the customer know what they can expect from you, as well as what your expectations are of the client.
• If the customer says they will provide you information, you should EXPECT IT! If they don't have it, it is your job to ask "why not?".

5. Build a Value Proposition

• Understand the needs of the customer.
• Show how you can address their needs with our services.
• Remember, WE ARE SELLING A PARTNERSHIP, this is where we show it.

6. Make sure the details are are managed throughout the process.

• Are all the documents signed? Are all internal parties onboard and understand timelines and expectations?