Fannie Mae is offering buyers up to 3.5% back in closing cost assistance. Now is the perfect time to buy a home. Intereste rates are at an all time low. There are plenty of homes to choose from on the market. Whether your a first time homebuyer or looking to upgrade there is no reason to wait any longer. What we know is that interest rates are low right now!!!!
With the elections coming up we don't know what the interest rates or housing market will look like in a couple of months. The conditions are ripe. The tools and resources are available. It is just a matter of picking out the home you want.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Open House Sunday, October 3rd, 2:00-4:00pm
4410 Dalny Street Dallas, TX 75214-2304 
$319,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,907 Square Feet
MLS#: 11442469
Open House · Sunday, October 3rd, 2:00- 4:00 pm
Hosted By:
Israel Varela
Realtor®
6441 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75214
Voice: 214-572-1566
Fax: 214-572-0641
MOTIVATED SELLER! From the front entry with marble floors to the backyard with a board-on-board privacy fence, this house has it all. Granite countertops in the kitchen, updated master bath with Travertine tile, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, large living areas, and an awesome floor plan. Popular neighborhood with Exemplary Elementary school and walking distance to dining and shopping. Well maintained with recent mechanical and plumbing updates.
*Note: All room dimensions, including square footage data, are approximate and must be verified by the buyer.
The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his/her knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed.
Listing Agent: Chris Gonzales
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Open House Sunday Sept. 26 4pm-6pm
Open House · Sunday, September 26 , 4:00- 6:00 pm 
9204 Hermosa Drive Dallas, TX 75218
$229,000
2 Baths / 3 Bedrooms / 1,563 SqFt / MLS#: 11469302
2 Baths / 3 Bedrooms / 1,563 SqFt / MLS#: 11469302
Coveted Casa Linda Austin stone cottage on over third of acre landscaped lot w-towering trees. Numerous Dilbeck-ian architectural details give a cozy charm-chimney, light fixtures, hardware, original hardwood floors, WBFP, classic floor to ceiling windows, arches, crown moldings, period tile, & big updated kitchen w eat-in alcove. Master bedroom addition could make a great family room if desired. Big attic has extra insulation & lots of storage.
Hosted By:
Israel Varela
Realtor®
6441 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75214
Voice: 214-572-1566
Fax: 214-572-0641
*Note: All room dimensions, including square footage data, are approximate and must be verified by the buyer.
The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his/her knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed.
The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his/her knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed.
Listing Agent: Terri M. Raith - Ebby Halliday Realtors
National Flood Insurance Program
The Senate last night passed, by unanimous consent, legislation extending the current National Flood Insurance Program until Sept. 30, 2011.
Officials of three industry trade associations lauded the decision and urged the House to also act promptly.
Without House action, the program expires at the end of the current fiscal year, Sept. 30.
S. 3814, the “Flood Insurance Extension Act of 2010,” was sponsored by Sen. David Vitter, R-La.
“Now that the Senate has acted, it's incumbent upon the House to pass the extension before they break for the mid-term election,” said Blain Rethmeier, a spokesman for the American Insurance Association. “We have every expectation that will happen and look forward to the program being in place for one year.”
Monday, September 20, 2010
Appliance Maintenance: Water Heaters
By: Douglas Trattner Published: August 20, 2010
Keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine.
Depending on a homeowner's water quality, a hot water heater can be expected to last eight to 12 years, says Frank Czeronka, a licensed master plumber and Mr. Rooter franchise owner. Completing the following routine maintenance schedule, however, can greatly extend the unit's lifespan.
Here's a list of maintenance tips to keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably:
* Always adjust the thermostat to 120 degrees to avoid the risk of scalding.
* Always maintain 2 feet of clearance around the appliance unless the manual specifically states otherwise.
* Annually, flush the heater to remove the sediment and debris in the bottom of the tank. Hook up a garden hose to the drain valve and run until the water is clear. This also makes the unit operate more quietly.
* Annually, test the temperature-pressure relief valve by quickly discharging it two or three times. Following the testing, keep an eye out for small leaks from the valve.
* Every three to five years, examine the sacrificial anode rod by loosening the hex head screw and removing it. If more than six inches of the core steel wire is exposed, replace the rod for abut $20.
* Insulate older units with a fiberglass jacket to improve efficiency, being careful to avoid contact with the flue. Newer units already are optimized for peak energy efficiency.
* When leaving town, adjust the thermostat on gas heaters to "Vacation" setting, which maintains the pilot light without heating the water.
Reprinted from HouseLogic (houselogic.com) with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (R).
Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.
Keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine.
Depending on a homeowner's water quality, a hot water heater can be expected to last eight to 12 years, says Frank Czeronka, a licensed master plumber and Mr. Rooter franchise owner. Completing the following routine maintenance schedule, however, can greatly extend the unit's lifespan.
Here's a list of maintenance tips to keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably:
* Always adjust the thermostat to 120 degrees to avoid the risk of scalding.
* Always maintain 2 feet of clearance around the appliance unless the manual specifically states otherwise.
* Annually, flush the heater to remove the sediment and debris in the bottom of the tank. Hook up a garden hose to the drain valve and run until the water is clear. This also makes the unit operate more quietly.
* Annually, test the temperature-pressure relief valve by quickly discharging it two or three times. Following the testing, keep an eye out for small leaks from the valve.
* Every three to five years, examine the sacrificial anode rod by loosening the hex head screw and removing it. If more than six inches of the core steel wire is exposed, replace the rod for abut $20.
* Insulate older units with a fiberglass jacket to improve efficiency, being careful to avoid contact with the flue. Newer units already are optimized for peak energy efficiency.
* When leaving town, adjust the thermostat on gas heaters to "Vacation" setting, which maintains the pilot light without heating the water.
Reprinted from HouseLogic (houselogic.com) with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (R).
Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.
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