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This cute, quaint Carrollton home is newly-renovated and move-in ready!

New Exterior and Interior Paint and a remodeled Kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, Italian-marble backsplash, and new appliances!

There are all new windows and restored (or new) doors, including a new Front Door. All rooms have pristine, new flooring with tile or laminate. The Primary Bathroom and Bedroom have been revamped, complete with a Floating Vanity. All four bedrooms are part of the flexible floor plan which includes a large living area, with custom lighting, a custom-built bookcase, new ceiling fans, and just-installed baseboards running throughout the house!

New air vents, outlets, light fixtures, and door knobs in every room! Come see this family-friendly home with its large backyard and patio just minutes away from the PGBT and NDT, and only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.

2125 Via Del Norte, Carrollton, Texas 75006

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Happy Closing day!

It was an incredibly fulfilling experience to assist my first-time home buyer in finding their dream home. Seeing their excitement as we toured various properties and witnessing their joy when they finally found the perfect one was truly heartwarming. Being able to provide guidance and support throughout the entire process, from searching for listing to negotiation offers, it was a privilege. Knowing that i was able to make a positive impact on someone's life by helping them achieve their goal of homeownership is a feeling like no other. Let me know if you're looking to buy or sell, I would be honored to help!

How to celebrate the fourth of July

Check out Fort Worth's Fourth! This event is held at the Panther Island Pavilion and is FREE ⁠! ⁠ Gates open at 5 PM and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 PM.⁠ ⁠ There will be live music, activities for the kids and food trucks! ⁠ ⁠ Want more info? Click the link below

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Texas' first beachfront Margaritaville Resort drifts onto South Padre Island

Fort Worth Parrotheads have a new coastal destination for frozen concoctions and cheeseburgers in paradise: Margaritaville has debuted its first-ever Texas beachfront resort on South Padre Island.

Opened June 12, it's the second Margaritaville Resort in Texas. The first, in landlocked Lake Conroe north of Houston, opened with much fanfare in covid-y 2020. There's also a Camp Margaritaville RV resort in the Galveston area.

According to a release, the family-friendly Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island is located just off the causeway in SPI, and offers all-ocean view rooms, several eateries, a spa, direct access to the beach, and the largest beachfront hotel pool on the island.

“We are thrilled to bring Margaritaville to the South Texas coast, allowing locals, guests, and visitors alike to experience a one-of-a-kind oasis,” says Rone Middler, the resort's general manager, in the release. “An easy drive or plane trip from the major metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston and convenient access to Mexico, Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island provides the perfect getaway for guests of all ages looking for fun, relaxation, and adventure.”

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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision.

Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 years ago, you’re probably going to have a hard time finding someone who regrets their decision. Why is that? The reason is tied to how home values grow with time and how, by extension, that grows your own wealth. That may be why, in a recent Fannie Mae survey, 70% of respondents say they believe buying a home is a safe investment.

Here’s a look at how just the home price appreciation piece can really add up over the years.

Home Price Growth over Time

The map below uses data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to show just how noteworthy price gains have been over the last five years. And, since home prices vary by area, the map is broken out regionally to help convey larger market trends.

If you look at the percent change in home prices, you can see home prices grew on average by just over 56% nationwide over a five-year period.

Some regions are slightly above or below that average, but overall, home prices gained solid ground in a short time. And if you expand that time frame even more, the benefit of homeownership and the drastic gains homeowners made over the years become even clearer (see map below):

The second map shows, nationwide, home prices appreciated by an average of over 290% over a roughly 30-year span.

This nationwide average tells you the typical homeowner who bought a house 30 years ago saw their home almost triple in value over that time. That’s a key factor in why so many homeowners who bought their homes years ago are still happy with their decision.

And while you may have heard talk in late 2022 that home prices would crash, it didn’t happen. Even though home prices have moderated from the record peak we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years , prices are already rebounding in many areas today. That means, in most markets, your home should grow in value over the next year.

The alternative to buying a home is renting, and rental prices have been climbing for decades. So why rent and deal with annual lease hikes for no long-term financial benefit? Instead, consider buying a home.

Bottom Line

If you’re questioning if it still makes sense to buy a home today, remember the incredible long-term benefits of homeownership. If you’re ready to start the conversation, reach out to speak one of our real estate professional today.