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Take a walk with me on the Carrollton TX Blue Trail. This is just one of four walking and biking trails winding throughout Carrollton.

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Over the next few weeks, I will be taking you on a journey to take a peek at available homes in some of my favorite North Texas cities.

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Estate planning involves organizing and preparing for the management and distribution of a person's estate upon their death or incapacitation. Several essential documents are typically included in estate planning, each s...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/10-essential-estate-planning-documents-we-all-need","title":"10 Essential Estate Planning Documents We All Need","summary":"Estate planning involves organizing and preparing for the management and distribution of a person's estate upon their death or incapacitation. Several essential documents are typically included in estate planning, each s...","date_modified":"2024-01-14T20:11:46Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/dallas-keeps-movers-on-speed-dial-as-no-2-city-for-recent-moves","html_content":"

Dallas is shifting as people move into the city and around it. A new population analysis by online loan marketplace LendingTree has named Dallas the No. 2 metro for recent moves.

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The fast growing communities rank first, second, fourth and sixth in a ranking of the 10 top property markets in the country.

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Local home prices grew 0.7% from May to June and 4.8% since January, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index.

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Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects and increase the value of your property. It’s normal to feel anxious about the expenses, challenges, and time involved. But fear not! With careful planning a...

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2023 Edition

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Well, this really weird summer is almost over. We faced social unrest, media mayhem, virus uncertainties and raging heat waves. But one thing always remains tried and true - the love of dogs!

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Discounts, Discounts, Discounts!

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The following case studies are directly from my experiences as a REALTOR©. I am relating them to you as an illustration of the actual costs involved when my clients used or researched IBuyer services for their homes.

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Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and m...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/upsizing-your-home","title":"Upsizing your Home","summary":"Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and m...","date_modified":"2019-12-13T05:28:41Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/experience-local-events-aug-8---aug-11-2019","html_content":"

Thursday Aug 8

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Thursday Aug 1

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The statewide housing market for Texas had something for everyone in the second quarter of 2019. Median home sales prices, sales volume, and inventory increased compared to the same period last year, according to the 201...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/texas-housing-market-remains-strong-in-2nd-quarter-report","title":"Texas Housing Market Remains Strong in 2nd Quarter Report","summary":"The statewide housing market for Texas had something for everyone in the second quarter of 2019. Median home sales prices, sales volume, and inventory increased compared to the same period last year, according to the 201...","date_modified":"2019-07-26T15:53:50Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/experience-local-events-week-of-july-25-to-28","html_content":"

Thursday July 25

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Finally, cities are recognizing the importance of our four legged children and parks designated for dogs are popping up all over the place. For all you dog lovers, here is a list of local dog parks to take your pups and...

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Thursday July 18

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Thursday July 11

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Who knew there were so many amazing things to do in the DFW area for FREE? Check it out!

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/50-free-things-to-do-in-north-texas","title":"50 FREE Things to do in North Texas","summary":" Who knew there were so many amazing things to do in the DFW area for FREE? Check it out!","date_modified":"2019-07-04T04:10:31Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/local-events-week-of-july-4th-to-july-10","html_content":"

Thur. July 4

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For the seventh time in the last nine weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, reaching the lowest average since November 2016, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/mortgage-rates-haven%E2%80%99t-been-this-low-since-2016","title":"Mortgage Rates Haven’t Been This Low Since 2016","summary":"For the seventh time in the last nine weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, reaching the lowest average since November 2016, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.","date_modified":"2019-07-02T00:46:13Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/local-events-june-27-july-3","html_content":"

Thursday Jun 27

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/local-events-june-27-july-3","title":"Local Events June 27-July 3","summary":"Thursday Jun 27","date_modified":"2019-06-27T02:33:53Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/experience-fourth-of-july-events-in-the-area","html_content":"

ADDISON Kaboom Town

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by Republic Title

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How Texan are you?

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Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer’s good faith to buy a home. The money gives the buyer extra time to get financing and conduct the title search, property appraisal and inspections befor...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/what-is-earnest-money","title":"What Is Earnest Money?","summary":"Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer’s good faith to buy a home. The money gives the buyer extra time to get financing and conduct the title search, property appraisal and inspections befor...","date_modified":"2019-06-22T05:16:43Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/bucket-list---top-things-every-traveling-texan-should-do","html_content":"

🔹 Schlitterbahn

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/bucket-list---top-things-every-traveling-texan-should-do","title":"Bucket List - Top Things Every Traveling Texan Should Do!","summary":" 🔹 Schlitterbahn","date_modified":"2019-06-22T04:57:07Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/local-events-june-20-to-june-26","html_content":"

Thursday Jun 20

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We all reach that difficult time, but there are some great places nearby to help

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/assisted-living-near-carrollton","title":"Assisted Living Near Carrollton","summary":"We all reach that difficult time, but there are some great places nearby to help","date_modified":"2019-06-15T18:18:18Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/gifts-for-fathers-day","html_content":"

It's right around the corner, so shop local for the perfect gift. \n

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/gifts-for-fathers-day","title":"Gifts for Father's Day","summary":" It's right around the corner, so shop local for the perfect gift. \n ","date_modified":"2019-06-12T19:32:57Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/kids-eat-free","html_content":"

Summertime is HERE! But what to do with the kids??? Well, to take the sting out of expensive dining out, I found this helpful article.

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/kids-eat-free","title":"Kids Eat FREE!","summary":"Summertime is HERE! But what to do with the kids??? Well, to take the sting out of expensive dining out, I found this helpful article.","date_modified":"2019-06-12T01:34:20Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/local-events-week-of-june-13-june-19-2019","html_content":"

Thursday June 13

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Local Events Week of June 3-June 9 2019

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Summer time is Party Time! Take a look at some awesome local venues for your upcoming events.

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/celebration-venues","title":"Celebration Venues","summary":" Summer time is Party Time! Take a look at some awesome local venues for your upcoming events.","date_modified":"2019-06-03T01:16:09Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/9-reasons-to-bring-your-realtor-when-buying-new-construction","html_content":"

You walk into a new construction community and you are immediately overwhelmed with excitement and possibility. You explore the community and everything checks out. The house is exactly what you’ve wanted, the curb appea...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/9-reasons-to-bring-your-realtor-when-buying-new-construction","title":"9 REASONS TO BRING YOUR REALTOR WHEN BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION","summary":"You walk into a new construction community and you are immediately overwhelmed with excitement and possibility. You explore the community and everything checks out. The house is exactly what you’ve wanted, the curb appea...","date_modified":"2019-05-31T06:59:28Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/my-top-10-cool-down-places-in-carrollton","html_content":"

Now that the weather is warming up, I wanted to create a list of local places to cool down in a very YUMMY way! Here are some of my favorite spots:

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/my-top-10-cool-down-places-in-carrollton","title":"My Top 10 Cool Treats in Carrollton","summary":"Now that the weather is warming up, I wanted to create a list of local places to cool down in a very YUMMY way! Here are some of my favorite spots:","date_modified":"2019-05-26T21:16:26Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/experience-carrollton","html_content":"

Take the time to enjoy this amazing Spring weather and get to know Carrollton TX. There is so much to do right here in your own back yard. Here are some upcoming Carrollton events and local color to experience.

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/experience-carrollton","title":"Experience Carrollton ","summary":"Take the time to enjoy this amazing Spring weather and get to know Carrollton TX. There is so much to do right here in your own back yard. Here are some upcoming Carrollton events and local color to experience.","date_modified":"2019-05-17T19:16:52Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/5-things-to-do-in-carrollton-for-the-whole-family","html_content":"

Like most cities, Carrollton TX offers recreation centers (2), aquatic parks (2) , senior centers, libraries and even a local golf course.  But if you want to put together a full day of Carrollton events, try a few of th...

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/5-things-to-do-in-carrollton-for-the-whole-family","title":"5 Things to do in Carrollton for the Whole Family","summary":"Like most cities, Carrollton TX offers recreation centers (2), aquatic parks (2) , senior centers, libraries and even a local golf course.  But if you want to put together a full day of Carrollton events, try a few of th...","date_modified":"2018-09-20T04:58:26Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/brookhaven-neighborhood-in-farmers-branch-tx","html_content":"

Brookhaven Neighborhood in Farmers Branch Texas

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/brookhaven-neighborhood-in-farmers-branch-tx","title":"Brookhaven Neighborhood in Farmers Branch, TX","summary":"Brookhaven Neighborhood in Farmers Branch Texas ","date_modified":"2018-03-24T05:55:59Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/carrollton-tx-the-heart-of-north-dallas","html_content":"

Carrollton Tx, The Heart of North Dallas

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/carrollton-tx-the-heart-of-north-dallas","title":"Carrollton TX, The Heart of North Dallas","summary":"Carrollton Tx, The Heart of North Dallas","date_modified":"2018-03-24T05:39:57Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/farmers-branch-tx-a-city-in-a-park","html_content":"

Farmers Branch Texas, A City in a Park 

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/farmers-branch-tx-a-city-in-a-park","title":"Farmers Branch, TX - A City in a Park","summary":"Farmers Branch Texas, A City in a Park ","date_modified":"2018-03-24T05:33:09Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/spring-is-selling-season","html_content":"

Spring is the BEST time to sell a house!

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/spring-is-selling-season","title":"Spring is Selling Season. It's the best time to sell a house.","summary":"Spring is the BEST time to sell a house!","date_modified":"2018-03-24T05:24:10Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/carrollton-texas-moore-farm-community","html_content":"

\nCarrollton Texas, Moore Farm Community

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/carrollton-texas-moore-farm-community","title":"Carrollton Texas, Moore Farm Community","summary":" \nCarrollton Texas, Moore Farm Community","date_modified":"2018-03-24T05:20:19Z"},{"id":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/love-to-live-in-north-dallas","html_content":"

North Dallas Community

","url":"https://modernhometx.com/real-estate-tips/f/love-to-live-in-north-dallas","title":"Love to Live in North Dallas","summary":"North Dallas Community","date_modified":"2018-03-24T04:58:33Z"}]}