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The Spring Selling Season is Here!

Buyer demand is as strong as ever, and the good news is that the inventory of available homes has increased 8 percent from the same time a year ago.

Even with the increase, however, the supply remains under what is considered a balanced market. Properties that are in a good location, in good condition and are priced accurately are a hot commodity.

If you would like a current analysis of what your home would possibly sell for in today’s market, I'd love to help. As an expert in our local market, I have been closely watching the trends and can explain how they affect you and your specific real estate goals as a buyer or seller.

Just call, email or text me anytime! And please recommend me to any of your…

The Spring Selling Season is Here…

…and if the sales pace of January and February is any indication,
we are in for the hottest on record.

Home financing costs have moved higher in the last few months and are expected to continue to rise, but the increases so far haven't been enough to cool demand.

Strong buyer demand has also put upward pressure on home prices, which have increased significantly during the past five years. As a result, the wealth factor for most homeowners has also increased. If you would like an analysis of the equity you have in your home now, I'd love to help. You may be pleasantly surprised!

Just call, email or text me anytime. And please refer me to any of your friends or family members who need experienced guidance…

The North Texas housing market started the year off strong
with the most home sales ever in the month of January.

Even in the face of increasing interest rates, we expect the demand for homes to stay as strong as the pace of job and population growth our state is experiencing. However, we expect the pace of home price increases to slow down. And, that’s not necessarily a negative as economists keep an eye on the dangers of over speculation in markets across the U.S.

Enclosed is a report showing activity in area communities during the first month of the year. But conditions and trends vary down to the block level in specific neighborhoods and in each price category. If you are thinking of selling your home, I would be happy to provide the most…

source: Candy's Dirt

This year, organizers of the White Rock Home Tour — East Dallas’ premiere modern home tour — are asking tour-goers to go the extra mile (actually six miles if you’re counting). The reason? An amazing time capsule of a home located in Garland that has received only the pickiest of updates.

But Garland?

White Rock Home Tour chair Alyson Black assures me that this home is so spectacular that it’s worth the trip. “This home was built in 1965 by commercial architects Craycroft Lacy & Assoc. for a prominent TV news man in a scenic area of old Garland, and was lovingly restored a few years ago,” Black said. And after getting a sneak peek at the photos of this particular home, I have to agree: IT IS FABULOUS! In fact, it’s so…

source: Candy's Dirt

When Joanna England first covered this midcentury modern gem back in September, our readers fell in love. Since then, the three-bedroom, two-bath charmer has taken quite a price cut — a steep one in fact – from $565,000 to its current list price of $495,000! Yes, you read that right. This puppy is ready to be SOLD!

Steeped in mystery with jaw-dropping post-and-beam design, our Friday Four Hundred is one of the most spectacular, untouched, midcentury moderns you can find under $500K in Dallas. Just ask listing agent Brandon Stewart of David Griffin & Company Real Estate.

“This is one of the rare time capsules that hasn’t been remodeled into a design bastard,” says Stewart. “It’s a classic midcentury modern with…

Brandon Stewart was honored this morning in the annual awards ceremony as the top listing agent for David Griffin & Company Realtors in 2017.

Our company celebrated a banner year in 2017 as North Texas existing home sales were the highest on record as they exceeded 106,000!

The enclosed report shows the sales activity that occurred in specific communities. We expect the strong sales pace to continue into 2018, but the inventory of available homes remains low. If you have been waiting to put your home on the market, now is a good time as buyer demand remains high.

If you have any questions about how the dynamics of today's market affect your specific real estate needs and goals, please consider me as your resource. Or, if you know anyone else who is thinking about buying or selling a home, I'd appreciate your referral to them. You can have confidence that I will provide exceptional…

source: makeitmidcentury.com

We’re continuing our series, reaching out to Realtors who specialize in mid-century properties. We’ll be asking questions of Realtors across the United States to see what’s the same or different in various part of the country. Today we’re in Dallas, Texas, with mid-century specialist Brandon Stewart of Mod 214.

Tell me a little bit about yourself. How long have you been a realtor?

Brandon Stewart with David Griffin & Company Realtors.  I’ve been a Realtor for about 8 1/2 years and am probably most known for my modern real estate website mod214.com and the mid-century modern newsletter I’ve sent out for the past several years. I’m also a licensed architect, though no longer actively practicing.​  I love great…

As this year comes to a close, I send greetings and best wishes
for a 2018 that is truly blessed and filled with goodness.

There is so much to inspire gratitude for those of us who live in North Texas. As I count my own blessings, I certainly include the opportunity to live and work in a wonderful community where we benefit from a strong local economy and housing market.

We expect 2018 to continue to be a good time to buy or sell a home locally, nationally and even abroad. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, David Griffin & Company Realtors® is connected with a global network of the top brokerages and sales professionals in every market. That means I can connect you with the best real estate service not only here in North…

It’s that special time of year when we pause to count the many blessings we enjoy as Americans. We are truly fortunate to live, work, worship and enjoy the fellowship of family, friends and neighbors in freedom.

As I count my own blessings, I also include the opportunity to help my clients achieve their real estate goals in a market that continues to be among the strongest in the country. Existing home sales are marching towards another record for 2017, and rising home equity combined with low interest rates are empowering buyers across all price points.

If you have been considering selling your home, the ability to find your next dream home is improving while demand for your own property remains as high as ever! Please contact me if you have…