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Help the Homeless in the Southlake, TX Area This Holiday Season

Sharon Hodnett — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:20:38 +0000

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.

Donate For a Good Cause in Southlake, Texas Area

A young Texan named Phillip saw the need for warm clothing for the homless people in Texas.

Evidently, the homeless shelters in the area are becoming overcrowded and forcing many of them outside into the cold!

Phillip enlisted the help of Willie and Sean Bone with Supreme Lending (who are the main hosts for the radio show I co-host occasionally) during a recent radio segment.

We’re trying to fulfill Phillip’s wish to keep the homeless warm by the end of the month but we need your help!

Here’s how you can help make the holiday season a bit brighter (and warmer) for these homeless individuals:

Donate items to the office by December 16, 2011
Items needed: Sleeping bags, toiletries for women and men, coats, hats, socks and gloves and of course blankets are welcome. No mouthwash please.
Delivery event will be from 10 a.m. to noon on December 17^th at Tom Thumb on 1708 and Rufe Snow in Keller.

I think this is a wonderful cause to support because it addresses a very basic human need for shelter and warmth. And doesn’t everyone deserve that, especially during this time of year?

So please help join this worthy cause and donate any items you can!

Your Southlake, Texas REALTOR

As a longtime resident of the Southlake Texas area, I’m not just a real estate agent, I’m your neighbor!

That’s why I think it’s so important to help with causes like Phillip’s whenever possible.

If you are thinking about buying or selling your Southlake Texas area home though, I can help with that too!

Contact me, Sharon Hodnett at Team Hodnett, today to learn more about how I can help you with all your Southlake Texas real estate needs.

And be sure to tune in from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/real-estate-talk to hear all the latest news and advice about the Dallas – Fort Worth Texas real estate market.

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Garage Size

Sharon Hodnett — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:29:32 +0000

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.

Interesting in receiving more expert advice on navigating the Southlake real estate market effectively as a home buyer? Then contact me, Sharon Hodnett, today.

As your Southlake real estate expert, I’ll be happy to provide you with a number of helpful real estate resources, including:

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Dark Homes

Sharon Hodnett — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:28:40 +0000

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.

And to receive more expert Southlake real estate advice, contact me, Sharon Hodnett, your Southlake REALTOR, today!

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – HOAs

Sharon Hodnett — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:30:38 +0000

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.

And be sure to subscribe to my Southlake real estate channel on YouTube for additional tips on navigating the Southlake real estate market here in Texas.

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Home Types

Sharon Hodnett — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:31:08 +0000

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.

And for more exclusive tips for interested home buyers and home sellers, contact me, Sharon Hodnett, your Southlake area REALTOR, today.

Until next time,

Sharon

Keller Home Buying Tips – Master Bedroom Downstairs

Sharon Hodnett — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:32:31 +0000

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

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Comfortable Home

Sharon Hodnett — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:20:34 +0000

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.

Formal residences usually make for a hard resale because it’s hard to feel at home in a place that feels cold and stark.

Watch the video below to learn more about why you should avoid investing in a formal-style home.

And be sure to watch all of my Southlake Real Estate videos at my TeamHodnett.com website to learn more exclusive Southlake real estate tips from me, Sharon Hodnett.

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – School Systems

Sharon Hodnett — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:13:02 +0000

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.

Have any more questions about navigating the Southlake area real estate market? Then contact me, Sharon Hodnett, today!

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Media Room Formal Dining Room

Sharon Hodnett — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:08:22 +0000

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.

Looking for more tips on how to effectively navigate the Southlake real estate market? Then contact me, Sharon Hodnett, today!

While you’re at it, feel free to check out my helpful Southlake area home buying tools, including:

Until next time,

Sharon

Keller, TX Real Estate and Creaky Floors!

Sharon Hodnett — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:00:26 +0000

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.

And be sure to check out my complete Southlake real estate TV channel for tips on home buying and selling on the Southlake area real estate market.

Thinking about entering the Southlake housing market soon? Contact me, Sharon Hodnett, for exclusive Southlake real estate tips today!