Southlake Real Estate Blog

As many of you know, I often co-hosted a real estate segment on KVCE am 1160 with regular host Willie Lambright.

During our hour-long segment on Mondays, we usually address topics affecting the Dallas-Fort Worth, Keller and Southlake real estate markets.

For instance, during one of our most recent segments, we discussed the 100 down program for HUD foreclosures, investment opportunities versus the stock market and the dangers of selling a home For Sale By Owner.

But recently we got together to discuss a different cause: keeping the homeless warm during the holiday season.

Continue reading to learn more about this worthy cause and how you can help as a Southlake Texas home owner.

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Believe it or not, the size and layout of your garage can make or break your chances of reselling your Southlake home down the road.

Learn why it’s so important to consider garage size when investing in a Southlake area home by watching my video below.

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It’s always important to think like a home seller when buying  a Southlake home for sale.  That kind of forward thinking will help you immensely when you go to resale your Southlake home.

One thing that’s important to consider is the lighting in a house.  Very few Southlake home buyers will be interested in investing in a home that they feel is dark.

In addition to the obvious aesthetic reasons, there are plenty of reasons why interested Southlake home buyers avoid dark homes.

Watch the video below to learn more about why dark homes are off-putting.

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I’m well aware of the reputation that homeowners associations have for being tyrannical and power-hungry.  And honestly, some of those characterizations are true for certain Southlake area neighborhoods.

But there are also a great number of benefits to investing in a neighborhood with a homeowners associations.

Watch my Southlake video below to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a neighborhood homeowners association to see what’s right for you and your family.

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Which home type do you think is most popular on the Southlake, Texas real estate market?

• Traditional
• Contemporary
• Log cabin
• Colonial

Knowing the correct answer can end up saving you a ton of time and money on the Southlake real estate market when you go to resale your home.

Watch my Southlake real estate video below to learn about which home style is most popular on the Southlake area housing market.

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Unless you’re a young family with small children, it behooves you to invest in a Keller area home with a master bedroom downstairs.

This modern layout makes for an easier resale because of all the benefits it provides to interested home buyers down the road:

• Separation from teenage children who may make a lot of noise
• Avoidance of the need to walk up and down stairs everyday, especially as residents get older and start having more health problems.
• And more!

Check out the video below to learn more about the added benefits of having a downstairs master bedroom.

Interested in learning more ways to maximize resale value on the Southlake real estate market? Then contact me, Sharon Hodnett, and my team of expert Southlake REALTORS, today.

Until next time,

Sharon

While most interested Southlake home buyers can appreciate a formal and elegant home, many of them will be more drawn to the comfort-style home.

That’s because most home buyers are looking for a home in which they can kick their shoes off and relax.

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Proximity to public and private schools plays a critical role when interested Southlake home buyers are looking for the right home for them and their family.

That’s because home buyers want to be assured that their children are going to get a quality education.

Watch the video below to discover how I help Southlake home buyers learn about the local school systems with such helpful tools as my Southlake area schools page.

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During my years of experience as a Southlake area REALTOR, I’ve noticed that most area home buyers have certain non-negotiables when it comes to finding their dream Southlake home for sale.

For one thing, many home buyers are looking for a home with a formal dining room, despite the fact that it is not typically used very much throughout the year.

Watch the video below to learn about another room that is high on the priority list for interested Southlake area home buyers.

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Creaky floors are a red flag for many interested Keller area home buyers.  That’s because this calls into questions the construction quality on the home.

Watch the video below to learn more about what causes creaky floors.

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