North Dallas/Denton/Collin Counties Housing Market Trends


JUNE 2010 MARKET REPORTS

Reports Provided by: Collin County Association of Realtors

Collin County Market IndicatorsJune 2010

Monthly Indicators – June 2010

Foreclosure-Report – June 2010

Addison
Allen
Anna
Aubrey-Pilot Point
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Celina
Coppell
Dallas Far North
Dallas Uptown
SE Denton County
Denton
Fairview-Lucas
Frisco
Little Elm
McKinney
Melissa
Park Cities
Plano
Princeton
Prosper
Richardson
The Colony

Today’s Real Estate Market is changing daily along with Mortgage guidelines that are also changing to the point that we make it our constant emphasis on staying up on the trends and what we need to do to guide our clients through this process. If you bought or sold a home just one year ago, things have changed to the point that you may not recognize today’s process. If you are considering buying or selling and would like to meet with us to discuss how this market works for you, please call, text or email The Doane Realty Group at 214-755-3378 or realestate@doanerealtygroup.com.

New FHA Mortgage Criteria

 After the real estate crash decimated the mortgage market, a tiny government agency has assumed an outsize role in the housing recovery. In 2006, the Federal Housing Administration—which insures home loans against default—backed just 3 percent of new home-purchase mortgages. But today, the agency insures nearly 3 out of every 10 new home loans. That’s because while banks have raised their lending standards, credit requirements for FHA-backed loans have remained fairly liberal. But after a recent actuarial study concluded that the housing swoon has dragged the agency’s reserves below its congressionally mandated level, the FHA is facing mounting political pressure to increase borrower requirements as well…CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

Should you have any questions, or if you would like to speak to us about your personal real estate plans; please contact The Doane Realty Group by calling or texting 214-755-3378 or Email at realestate@doanerealtygroup.com.

Housing Market Trends – May 2010

May 2010 MARKET REPORTS

Reports Provided by:  Collin County Association of Realtors

Housing Market Monthly Indicators May 2010

Collin County Housing Trends

Rate History Chart 6.7.10

Addison
Allen
Anna
Aubrey-Pilot Point
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Celina
Coppell
Dallas Far North
Dallas Uptown
Denton
Fairview-Lucas
Frisco
Little_Elm
McKinney
Park Cities
Plano
Prosper
SE Denton County
The Colony

Today’s Real Estate Market is changing daily along with Mortgage guidelines that are also changing to the point that we make it our constant emphasis on staying up on the trends and what we need to do to guide our clients through this process. If you bought or sold a home just one year ago, things have changed to the point that you may not recognize today’s process. If you are considering buying or selling and would like to meet with us to discuss how this market works for you, please call, text or email The Doane Realty Group at 214-755-3378 or realestate@doanerealtygroup.com.

North Texas – Collin County Market Reports – April 2010

APRIL 2010 MARKET REPORTS

Reports Provided by: Collin County Association of Realtors

Collin County Market Indicators – April 2010

Monthly Indicators – April 2010

Rate History Chart 6.7.10

Addison
Allen
Anna
Aubrey Pilot Point
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Celina
Coppell
Dallas Far North
Dallas Uptown
Denton County Southeast
Frisco
Little Elm
McKinney
Melissa
Park_Cities
Plano
Prosper
Richardson
The Colony

Today’s Real Estate Market is changing daily along with Mortgage guidelines that are also changing to the point that we make it our constant emphasis on staying up on the trends and what we need to do to guide our clients through this process. If you bought or sold a home just one year ago, things have changed to the point that you may not recognize today’s process. If you are considering buying or selling and would like to meet with us to discuss how this market works for you, please call, text or email The Doane Realty Group at 214-755-3378 or realestate@doanerealtygroup.com.

BEST TIME TO BUY AND SELL HOMES IS NOW!

 

PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM…THIS INFORMATION MAY SAVE YOU THOUSANDS…!

Prices may never be this low again…interest rates are historically low and nobody knows how long rates will stay at this level before they go back up, AND THEY WILL. When…we don’t know…but it will happen.

You have heard all the media describing our real estate market downturn…well that simply ISN’T TRUE. This may be an opportunity that may not come again. Here is a scenerio, using rounded numbers, of a seller who hesitated listing, then selling their home and buying their dream home and saving a substantial amount of money

This family had grown and they now needed more room in a new home. They had increased their incomes since buying their present home in 2006 near the peak of the market and could afford more, but, not understanding how the market really works, they didn’t want to take a loss.

They bought their home at approximately $300,000.00. With the recent change in our market, their home was now worth approximately $270,000.00. Of course, their first reaction was that they couldn’t lose $30,000.00. Here’s where we came in. On the surface this appeared to be reasonable thinking. However, it couldn’t be further from the truth and here’s how it worked out for them.

The home they wanted to buy was originally approximately $400,000.00, but because of today’s market, it is now valued at approximately $360,000.00. If they would have sold in a market where their home sold at $300,000.00 and their new home cost $400,000.00, the difference would have been $100,000.00. But in today’s market, they priced their home correctly and sold at $270,000.00 and bought at $360,000.00. The difference was now $90,000.00. They now had the home of their dreams and saved $10,000.00.

BUT THAT ISN’T EVEN THE BEST PART…READ ON! We know interest rates will go back up. The question as said before…Is When? They bought this month at 5.0%, were at 6.5% on the previous mortgage. This amounted to an annual savings of $4,116.00 and over the life of the loan, a savings of $123,480.00. Who couldn’t use this savings in their financial planning?

Remember, they are now living in the home of their dreams…CAN YOU AFFORD TO WAIT? This market opportunity will pass you by if you don’t take advantage of the prices and rates now and let the market work for you. Also, remember the Dallas-Fort Worth Market is much different than the National Market.

All this may seem a little confusing. Mary and I would be more than happy to explain everything in detail to youDon’t wait, contact us today for a FREE

consultation at 214-755-3378 or realestate@doanerealtygroup.com
 

 

 

THE TRUTH ABOUT TEXAS REAL ESTATE

With so many misperceptions created by the news media about the real estate market, the video below is a great way to put the national news in perspective and show the public what’s really going on in Texas

I would like to thank David Winans and Modassic Marketing for producing this video. I don’t think our market could be described better.

For more DFW Market information or to discuss your personal real estate goals, contact Steve or Mary Doane of The Doane Realty Group of Ebby Halliday, REALTORS by calling or texting 214-755-3378 or  realestate at doanerealtygroup.com

DFW REAL ESTATE 2010 ECONOMIC UPDATE

Each year, David Fair and Britt Fair of Hexter-Fair Title Company present the North Texas Real Estate Industry with their market update and forcast for the coming year.  David Fair, for many years, has been recognized as the leading source for both Real Estate Law and Market Analysis.  We have learned to look forward to their forecast and update, depending upon their report for assistance in developing our business plan for the months ahead.  Therefore, I felt that the information provided by them would be a useful source for anyone interested in the North Texas Economy and Real Estate Industry.  CLICK HERE to view the full report.  Should you have any questions regarding this report or would like to speak to our Group to discuss your plans, please call, text or email us at 214-755-3378 or realestate@doanerealtygroup.com.

2009 YEAR END HOUSING REPORTS – COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS

2009 YEAR END MARKET REPORTS

Reports Provided by: Collin County Association of Realtors

Collin County Texas Summary

December 2009 Monthly Indicators

10 YEAR MORTGAGE RATE HISTORY CHART

Addison
Allen
Anna
Aubrey-Pilot Point
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Celina
Coppell
Dallas – Far North
Dallas – Uptown
Denton
Fairview – Lucas
Frisco
Little Elm
McKinney
Melissa
Park Cities
Plano
Princeton
Prosper
Richardson
Southeast Denton County
The Colony