Remodel Cost vs Value Report for 2009-2010

Wouldn't you know it. As soon as I post the 2008-2009 report the new one comes out. So, here is the updated Cost vs Value Report. The numbers are basically the same with some small differences. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in helping you decide what to do and how to go about doing it. I am always willing to come out to your home for a birds eye view and provide you with an honest opinion.

http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/1001_costvsvalue_2009

You can contact me by phone at 972-393-9604, email at Wes.Ashworth@verizon.net, or through my website www.WesAshworth.com.

Remodel Projects That Pay Off When It Comes Time To Sell Your Home

If you are thinking of remodeling or giving your home a facelift the link below is to the Cost vs. Value Report for 2008-2009. I often encourage my clients to do lots of the little inexpensive things to help a home show and sell. Selling a home is as much about eliminating objections as it is about identifying positives. Obviously, some updating can be quite expensive, but other things can be done relatively cheaply and go a long way toward enticing a buyer. Of course if you want to enjoy the fruits of a more extensive renovation or addition then this report will help you determine where you will get the most bang for your buck.

http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2008/0812_costvsvalue_2008

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November Home Sales Soar in Dallas Fort Worth Area

November 2009 homes sales in North Texas including the Dallas/Ft Worth market increased by 31 percent over 2008 a recent study shows. Fueled by the fear of the home buyer tax credit expiring buyers were out in force in October to capitalizee on the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. Now it has been extended until the end of April 2010 and a $6,500 tax credit for eligible home owners wanting to make a move up or down being added. With intereste rates incredibly low, and the tax credit the time to buy a home has never been better. See the article here:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/homecenter/realestate/stories/120809dnbizhomesales.32d657683.html

Call me with any of your real estate needs at 972-393-9334, or email me at Wes.Ashworth@verizon.net.

Foreclosures Are Down In Dallas and Denton Counties for 2009

Believe it or not foreclosures are actually down in Dallas and Denton Counties from 2008 to 2009. Read about it in this article from the Dallas Morning News.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/homecenter/realestate/stories/112509dnbusforeclosures.2ea7574f1.html

If you or anyone you know would like to benefit from my real estate consultation please give me a call at 972-393-9604. I've been helping people and families buy and sell homes for over a decade. Let me show you how easy it can be to buy or sell a homes in the DFW area. Visit me at www.WesAshworth.com.

DFW Area Map of Home Sales Statitistics

Interested in knowing what has happened recently as far as home sales activity in your area? Then check out this link. Learn what your area has been doing, then call me if you would like more in depth information or a comparative market analysis for you home.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/graphics/homesales/

You can always visit my website at www.WesAshworth.com and search for homes for sale or lease in all of North Texas.

New Homes Sales On The Rise

Sales of new homes rose in September from a year ago for several markets in the U.S. including in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Here is a link to the Dallas Morning News article by Steve Blow with the details. Searching for a home or selling your home can be made easy with a Certified Residential Specialist on your side. Give me a call with all your real estate questions or if you know of anyone thinking of buying or selling a home.

Article link http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_NEW_HOME_SALES?SITE=TXDAM&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=BUSINESS.html&CTIME=2009-11-25-10-20-20

Homes Sales Up In September and Area MLS Map

The trend in encouraging in most of the country, including North Texas for homes sales. The link below is a worth while read. Check it out and while there click on the MLS Area Map to see how things are going in your area(s) of interest. Search for homes in DFW at http://www.wesashworth.com/.



http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/homecenter/realestate/stories/102409dnbusushomesales.14438c8.html