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New Homes Slump...
Getting real about the real estate bubble...
Sales fell for third straight month in June; nearly flat prices make double-digit gains seem like a distant memory.
Boom-town in the Big Easy...
While homes sit longer on the market, remember that I close fast and all cash!
Check out the most expensive zip codes in America for 2006. Do you live in one of these markets?
If you do, you may want to check out investing in Ft Worth, TX, which is 18% UNDERVALUED. In fact 8 out of 10 of the most undervalued markets are in Texas.
Live in California? Jump in the DFW water before it gets too hot. Investors in high-end markets are starting to come to North Texas. "Landlords in California, for instance, are moving torrents of money into Arizona, Nevada, Texas and other states." "Some of their favorite markets are Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Seattle." If you want some property, please contact me!!!
Invest in downtown pockets for the biggest bang for your buck. Urban flight is turning in to Urban might!!
Fort Worth's near Southside is in high demand. "Fort Worth is an absolute boomtown."
To Quote George Strait, "Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?" We are the eighteenth fastest growing city in the country. Where does your city rank?
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Before you decide to "do it yourself," you may want to go here to make sure you will have the money. If you don't, I will buy your house AS-IS.
| Cost vs Value (2005 National Averages) |
| Project | Job Cost | Value at sale | % Cost Recovered | 2005 Rank | 2004 Rank | 2003 Rank | | Siding Replacement - Upscale | $10,393 | $10,771 | 103.6% | 1 | n/a | n/a | | Bathroom Remodel - Mid-Range | $10,499 | $10,727 | 102.2% | 2 | 5 | 6 | | Minor Kitch. Remod - Mid-Range | $14,913 | $14,691 | 98.5% | 3 | 2 | n/a | | Siding Replacement - Mid-Range | $7,239 | $6,914 | 95.5% | 4 | 3 | 2 | | Two-Story Addition - Mid-Range | $80,133 | $75,831 | 94.6% | 5 | n/a | n/a | | Attic Bedroom - Mid-Range | $39,188 | $36,649 | 93.5% | 6 | 9 | 4 | | Bathroom Remodel - Upscale | $26,052 | $24,286 | 93.2% | 7 | 6 | 5 | | Maj. Kitch. Remod. - Mid-Range | $43,862 | $39,920 | 91.0% | 8 | 15 | 15 | | Deck - Mid-Range | $11,294 | $10,196 | 90.3% | 9 | 1 | 1 | | Basement Remodel - Mid-Range | $51,051 | $46,010 | 90.1% | 10 | 17 | 12 | | Window Replacement - Mid-Range | $9,684 | $8,681 | 89.6% | 11 | 7 | 8 | | Window Replacement - Upscale | $16,096 | $14,259 | 88.6% | 12 | 8 | 7 | | Bathroom Addition - Mid-Range | $22,977 | $19,850 | 86.4% | 13 | 4 | 3 | | Roofing Replacement - Upscale | $16,453 | $14,141 | 85.9% | 14 | n/a | n/a | | Bathroom Addition - Upscale | $47,212 | $40,488 | 85.8% | 15 | 10 | 9 | | Maj. Kitch. Remod. - Upscale | $81,552 | $69,194 | 84.8% | 16 | 13 | 11 | | Roofing Replacement - Mid-Range | $11,164 | $9,456 | 84.7% | 17 | 11 | n/a | | Family Room - Mid-Range | $54,773 | $45,458 | 83.0% | 18 | 12 | 10 | | Master Suite - Mid-Range | $73,370 | $60,460 | 82.4% | 19 | 16 | 13 | | Master Suite - Upscale | $137,891 | $110,512 | 80.1% | 20 | 14 | 14 | | Sunroom - Mid-Range | $31,736 | $23,643 | 74.5% | 21 | 18 | n/a | | Home Office Remod. - Mid-Range | $13,143 | $9,569 | 72.8% | 22 | n/a | n/a | |
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