We want to wish you the very best during the holiday season from Troy George, Lucy Noonan, and the entire George & Noonan Real Estate Group!
Merry Christmas
Happy Hannukah
Happy Kwanzaa
Best Selling Neighborhoods in Northeast Tarrant County for 2010
December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We wanted to share some of the best selling neighborhoods in Northeast Tarrant County for 2010. Sales have been interesting for this year, with a slow beginning and then a lot of sales coming at towards the end of the year.
The Best Selling Neighborhoods in Colleyville, TX
- Woodland Hills - 22 homes were sold ranging from $225,000 – $513,000
- Highland Meadows - 20 homes were sold from $275,000 – $549,000
- Heritage Oaks - 14 homes were sold from $335,000 – $424,900
The Best Selling Neighborhoods in Southlake, TX
- Timarron Addition – 79 homes sold from $360,000 – $1,605,000
- Stone Lakes - 26 homes sold from $372,000 – mid 500′s
- Estes Park - 18 homes sold from $737,800 – $1,025,000
- South Ridge Lakes - 12 homes sold from $371,000 – $520,000
The Best Selling Neighborhoods in Grapevine, TX
- Glade Crossing - 21 homes sold from $139,000 – $285,000
- Silver Lake - 21 homes sold from $215,000 – $595,000
- Winding Creek - 16 homes sold from $148,000 – $305,000
- Lakeside Estates - 15 homes sold from $233,500 – $363,000
The Best Selling Neighborhoods in Keller, TX
- Marshall Ridge - 22 homes sold from $206,000 – $835,000
- Saddlebrook – 19 homes sold from $210,000 – $405,000
- Highland Oaks - 17 homes sold from $170,000 – $290,000
- Creekwood at Hidden Lakes - 13 homes sold from $241,500 – $610,000
Keller Real Estate Market Update for November 2010
December 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Keller real estate market update shows that 42 homes were sold in the month of November 2010 compared to home sales in November 2009.
The average Keller, TX home sold in November 2010 sold for $337,205, a 17% increase over 2009, and took 83 days to sell. The average price per sqaure foot in Keller is $105 per sqft, a 6% increase over November 2009.
The lowest price home sold in Keller, TX during November 2010 was a 1600 sqft foreclosure in Town & Country Village that sold for $76,500. The most expensive home sold in Keller was a home with 5428 square feet in the Manors at Waterford that was listed for $949,000 and has an undisclosed sales price.
There are currently 328 homes for sale in Keller, TX ranging from the home at 2015 Ottinger Road, listed for $2,690,000 to the home at 221 Sorrel Trail, listed for $87,000.
The Keller real estate market has experienced 589 homes sold from Jan 1- Nov 30, 2010, a 4% decrease over 2009. Here are stats for sales Year to Date up to November 30, 2010 for Keller, TX:
Want to find out what your Keller home could sell for in todays market? Use our free home value tool!
Grapevine Real Estate Market Update for November 2010
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Grapevine real estate market update shows that 36 homes were sold in the month of November 2010, which is a 9% increase over November 2009.
The average Grapevine, TX home sold in November 2010 sold for $237,125 and took 80 days to sell. The average price per sqaure foot in Grapevine is $99 per sqft, a 7% decrease over November 2009.
The lowest price home sold in Grapevine, TX during November 2010 was a 1482 sqft home on Easy Street that sold for $88,500. The most expensive home sold in Grapevine was a new construction home with 4047 square feet in Dove Park Estates that sold for $794,000.
There are currently 202 homes for sale in Grapevine, TX ranging from the home at 2210 Lakeridge Drive, listed for $2,100,000 to the home at 2900 Mustang Drive #138, listed for $50,000.
The Grapevine real estate market has experienced 393 homes sold from Jan 1- Nov 30, 2010, a 7% increase over 2009. Here are stats for sales Year to Date up to November 30, 2010 for Grapevine, TX:
Want to find out what your Grapevine home could sell for in todays market? Use our free home value tool!
Southlake Real Estate Market Update for November 2010
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Southlake real estate market update shows that 16 homes were sold in the month of November 2010.
The average Southlake, TX home sold in November 2010 sold for $514,450, a 2% increase, and took 101 days to sell. The average price per sqaure foot in Southlake is $131 per sqft, a 5% increase over November 2009.
The lowest price home sold in Southlake, TX during November 2010 was a 2035 sqft home with 2 acres on Pearson Lane that sold for $215,000. The most expensive home sold in Southlake was a 5063 square foot home in Oak Pointe that sold for $825,000.
There are currently 241 homes for sale in Southlake, TX ranging from the home at 670 S. Peytonville Ave, listed for $6,500,000 to the home at 1218 Woodsey Court, listed for $129,900 on the low end.
The Southlake real estate market has experienced 383 homes sold from Jan 1- Nov 30, 2010, a 2% increase over 2009. Here are stats for sales Year to Date up to November 30, 2010 for Southlake, TX:
Want to find out what your Southlake home could sell for in todays market? Use our free home value tool!
Colleyville Real Estate Market Update for November 2010
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Colleyville real estate market update for November 2010 shows that 18 homes were sold in the month of November, which is a 6% increase over November 2009.
The average Colleyville, TX home sold in November 2010 sold for $442,103 ($119 per sqaure foot) and took 101 days to sell.
The lowest price home sold in Colleyville, TX during November 2010 was a 934 sqft condo in Shadowood Trail Condos that sold for $89,900. The most expensive home sold in Colleyville was a 6070 square foot home in Clairemont that sold for $880,000.
There are currently 278 homes for sale in Colleyville, TX ranging from the home at 5102 Montclair Drive, listed for $8,950,000 on the high end to the home at 1928 Shadowood Trail, listed for $99,900 on the low end.
The Colleyville real estate market has experienced 288 homes sold from Jan 1- Nov 30, 2010, an 11% increase over 2009. Here are stats for sales Year to Date up to November 30, 2010 for Colleyville, TX:
Want to find out what your Colleyville home could sell for in todays market? Use our free home value tool!
Five Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Five Ways to Save Money During the Holidays
Having an amazing holiday doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. These are some great ways to save during the holiday season. Here are a few ideas on ways to have fun and save:
1. Initiate a gift exchange.
Instead of cutting back on your budget for everyone in your family, have a gift exchange. When your list is narrowed down to just one person, you are able to focus on that one person and make their gift extra special. Everyone in the family will benefit from this cost-saving tool and for a little added fun, keep quiet about who has what name.
2. Skip the high-priced cards.
Buying a card for $3 to $5 for everyone on your list can add up quickly. Instead of buying cards at your local retail store, make beautiful handmade gift tags. You can find everything you need at your local crafts store and everyone will appreciate the effort that you put into them. Beautiful cardstock and stickers will go a long way to make your gift tags stand out.
3. Shop online.
If you sign up to be on the mailing list of your favorite local stores, you will often receive special online offers and discounts for buying gifts online. Online shopping also makes it easy to compare prices with other stores and you won’t waste time and money driving to the mall. If you are planning to visit another family member for the holidays, save yourself the hassle of having to pack gifts by having all your presents shipped directly to your final destination.
4. Buy wrapping paper at the dollar store.
Visit your local store where all items are a dollar for all your gift-wrap needs. They offer gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, and ribbon for much less than you would spend at any other retail store. No one will ever know you saved money since tissue paper is the same at all stores.
5. Pack a cooler.
Traveling during the holidays often means stopping at fast food places for lunch. Avoid the cost and calories associated with these meals by packing a cooler ahead of time. Beverages, sandwiches, and your favorite snack foods will keep you from buying items along the way and will be a much healthier option as well.
What are some others ways to save money during the holidays that you use?
Housing Had a Superb Decade According to Forbes Magazine
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Forbes: Housing Had a Superb Decade
Has real estate been a good investment over the last decade? Many people would be quick to answer ‘no’ to that question. However, they would be wrong. Real estate prices in this past decade have appreciated nicely despite the challenges over the last four years.
Forbes.com reported on this issue two days ago:
With all the teeth-gnashing over the real estate bubble, the bust and the mortgage mess, you can be forgiven for failing to notice this little tidbit: Housing had a superb decade.
According to Radar Logic, the value of a square foot of housing in the U.S. is up 58% from its January 2000 level. That represents an average annual gain of 4.3% in the value of one square foot of housing. According to the Case Shiller Pricing Index, home values are still up 34.9% over 2000 prices.
How did real estate compare to the stock market? Forbes answered this question:
The growth in average U.S. housing values looks pretty impressive compared with that of other assets, especially stocks. The S&P 500 is lower now than it was in January 2000. So is the Nasdaq. Even factoring in inflation, which ran between 2.5% and 3.5% for most of the decade, a home purchase really did produce wealth for anybody who opted to sell some stocks and buy at around the time the dot-com crash got rolling.
Bottom Line: Even in what many consider a sub-par decade for the housing industry, real estate proved to be an excellent investment.
Information courtesy of http://kcmblog.com
2010 Christmas Events in Fort Worth, TX
November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking for Christmas events in Fort Worth, TX, here are a few things to do with the family and enjoy the holiday spirit:
The Christmas Parade of Lights in downtown Grapevine is the largest lighted Christmas parade in North Texas featuring over 100 lighted floats. The Parade of Lights will begin at Main St. and Vine St. and go north on Main St through historic downtown Grapevine. The parade is on Thursday, December 2nd at 7pm.
The Adolphus Children’s Parade in Dallas has been in full swing for 22 years and is expected to draw crowds of 350,000 and be seen on 350 TV stations around the country. The Adolphus and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas wanted to give back to the community and created this parade to kick off the holiday season in Dallas. View the Adolphus Children’s Parade route to find the best spot to see all the action. The parade is on Saturday, December 4th at 10am.
The one-of-a-kind ICE! Experience at the Gaylord Texan returns this year featuring Charlie Brown & Friends. This must see exhibit is part of the Lonestar Christmas Celebration and was carved from over 2 million pounds of ice. While your there, enjoy the 52 foot rotating Christmas tree, Santa Claus, 1.5 million lights, and you can even take an extreme tube ride down a snowy hill in Texas! The ICE! Experience at the Gaylord Texan runs now through January 3rd.
The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall is a favorite family tradition telling the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince. An audience favorite is the one night parody show called “The Nutty Nutcracker” which incorporates current events into the classic storyline. The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall will run from December 10th – 24th.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular with The Rocketts will be performing at Nokia Theather from December 1st – 24th with several shows each day on the weekend. This holiday staple has existed for over 75 years and the show that was only in New York City travels the country bringing the colorful,a ction packed adventure to the DFW Metroplex. Click here for more information or tickets.
The Trains at Northpark Mall benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas is in its 12th year of display and about 80,000 people are expected to view this massive exhibit made up of hundreds of miniature Lionel trains. Proceeds from the train display, on the 2nd level between Barney’s New York and Nordstrom, provide almost 1/3 of the annual budget for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. The Trains at Northpark will be open through January 2nd.
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Colleyville, TX Realtors®/ Synergy Realty
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Christmas Tours & Carriage Ride Tours of Highland Park, TX
November 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Christmas carriage ride tours of Highland Park, Texas
There is no better way to enjoy the luxury neighborhoods of Highland Park, Texas than a horse drawn carriage tour at Christmas time.
Belle Starre Carriages offers a 6 person horse drawn carriage (ideal for 1-2 couples), an 8 person waggonette, and a 12 person wagon that are all pulled by horses. Enjoy the cold winter air while taking in the Christmas decorations of the Dallas Country Club and the incredible homes of Highland Park.
Make sure you brush up on ”Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer” because they might make you sing!
Christmas carriage ride tours of Highland Park begin on Friday, November 26th and go through December 28th.
To make a reservation call 972-734-3100.
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Troy George & Lucy Noonan
Colleyville, TX Realtors®/ Synergy Realty
troy@troygeorge.com or lucy@lucynoonan.com
(817) 410-8769 Office (817)308-4170 Troy Cell (817)913-3611 Lucy Cell
Search Southlake & Colleyville MLS Listings with no registration required.
Serving the Colleyville, Southlake, Westlake, Grapevine, Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Lantana, Trophy Club area communities and the greater DFW Metroplex.
Copyright © 2010 by The George & Noonan Real Estate Group
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