Are you being transferred to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, or are you thinking of relocating on your own? Consider this: Living north or east of the Dallas metroplex in one of the progressive communities in the surrounding area may be of great benefit to you. Whether you're leasing a home or buying your own, even if your goal is residential or commercial income property, the added value of living north of east of the Dallas area is something you should consider.
In today's tough market you need to be aware of any advantage that may be available to you, regardless of whether you're buying or leasing. Short sales and foreclosures are a significant part of the market today. Opportunities have been created in both the high and low ends of the market. Whether you're interested in the $80,000 to $150,000 price range, maybe you're unsure about qualifying for a home loan, or you have the benefit of a recent sale, even if you're looking at top of the line residential or commercial real estate, your best value could be waiting for you in the area just outside of Dallas.
Don't overlook the real estate in McKinney, Texas, a city established in 1848. McKinney has one of the oldest, most authentic downtown areas anywhere in Texas. Some of the fastest growth this decade has been seen in the real estate in Frisco, Texas. Amenities like golf and walking trails, newer single family neighborhoods with clubs and community swimming are the emphasis in Frisco. Plano, Texas, with a population of 250,100, was voted by CNN and Money Magazine as the 11th best place to live in the US. Keep that in mind as you examine homes for sale in Plano, Texas. One of the best kept secrets in Texas and one of the fastest growing regions of the continental US is Prosper, Texas. Check out the dynamic future planned for real estate located in and around Prosper, Texas. The school system in Prosper is unsurpassed, one of the finest in the Dallas Metroplex, and Prosper is located an easy commute of 35 miles north of Dallas.
Discover beautifully landscaped neighborhoods, low crime, great neighbors, and stately homes for sale in well established communities like Garland, Texas. If technology is of interest, you may be surprised to learn that, according to Neighborhood Scout, Garland has more people living there who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Consider homes for sale in Allen, Texas, too. Allen is a close knit community in Southwestern Collin County, Texas. Even though Allen's emphasis is placed on family atmosphere, the city is a proactive business community, as witnessed by the Millennium Technology Park and Millennium Corporate Center. You'll find living conditions surrounding the prime real estate in Carrollton, Texas safe and affordable, yet vibrant and "open for business," with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities available to you.
Your real estate agent in McKinney, Texas can show you recent sales of similar properties in Frisco, Texas, and compare those to other outlying cities, to help determine the price range that best fits you. Your agent can show you properties Texas Collin County, Texas, or in Denton County, Texas, or in portions of Dallas County, Texas and can also help find good values on properties in any of the other exciting cities in the Dallas Fort Worth area. It's important to have your agent help analyze all the available data. In depth knowledge of the condition of the home you are viewing, what improvements have been made, or what improvements are needed, current market conditions that affect price, and the seller's position, all provide important input as you settle on a fair price and any qualifications or additional terms you may want to include in your offer. Ask your agent to help you with these and any other issues affecting your offer.
Look for an agent that is truly willing to work with you, to serve your best interest, and one who is not so eager to move you to close just to make the deal. Specifically, have your agent show you recent sales of similar homes, including comparisons from one community to another. Getting your best deal requires a well prepared and fully implemented plan that compares prices of homes that are similar in square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, garage space, lot size, and type of construction.
Don't hesitate to find an agent who can focus on your specific requirements. Even at an $80,000 to $150,000 price range ask about houses in foreclosure or those that may be involved in a short sale. Your best interest is served when you find the right deal by aligning your effort with a real estate agent focused on what you want and need. Remember, buying a home is likely to be the most important investment you will make in your lifetime. A good real estate agent is one that recognizes that his or her best interest is dependent on serving your best interest.
You can get more information about real estate in the cities north and east of Dallas here, or you can visit Walter Curtis at look4dallashomes.com to help get your best value.
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