Archive for the ‘Southlake Real Estate News’ Category

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Garage Size

Monday, December 12th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Dark Homes

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – HOAs

Monday, November 14th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Home Types

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Comfortable Home

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – School Systems

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Media Room Formal Dining Room

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

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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Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Skinny Dippin’ Home Buyers???

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Southlake residents really value their privacy.  Most people here would like to have the ability to enjoy their Southlake home without feeling like their neighbors are right on top of them.

That’s why it’s so important to consider backyard privacy when investing in a Southlake home for sale.  Otherwise, you’re likely to find it difficult to sell your home down the road.

Watch the video below to learn more about why backyard privacy is so important to Southlake home buyers.

While you’re at it , feel free to contact me, Sharon Hodnett, for more exclusive Southlake real estate tools, including:

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Create Vacation Homes

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

When it comes to maximizing the value of your Southlake home for resale, it benefits you to create a resort-style atmosphere on your property.

This may include lush landscaping or an in-ground pool.  These sorts of amenities will make your Southlake home a more attractive investment to interested Southlake area home buyers.

Watch the video below to learn more about how to maximize value on your home.

And feel free to contact me, Sharon Hodnett, today for other helpful advice for navigating the Southlake area real estate market.

Until next time,

Sharon

Southlake TX Home Buying Tips – Old Builders

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Home styles have changed drastically over the last couple of decades.  For one thing, the layout for homes is a lot more open than it used to be.

And if you’re investing in a home designed by an older builder, you may be setting yourself up for some heartache when you decide to resale that home down the road.

That’s because some older builders are still working with dated ideas that might have worked several years ago but no longer work today.

Watch the video below to learn how you can identify forward thinking builders on the Southlake real estate market.

And be sure to view many other videos at my Southlake area real estate TV page, which is updated regularly with exclusive tips and information on the Southlake area real estate market.

Until next time,

Sharon