Homeownership

Oct. 23, 2014

Todd's Old New House. Here we go!

Our massive renovation/addition project has raced to an early start as the lender is requiring some repairs before closing and I've agreed to do them in exchange for a discount on our purchase price from the seller/previous owner.

First, we have some leveling of the foundation to …

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Oct. 20, 2014

Want a sneak peak of my new house disaster?

I asked my team here at the office if they thought it would be helpful for them if I included them in the process my family and I have just begun of selling our home and buying another "major project" on some land nearby. They were excited about the opportunity …

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Oct. 16, 2013

How to find a sneaky Halloween Real Estate Deal in Richardson, TX

Continuing where the last post left off, laziness has set in. 

So, how does a home buyer in the Richardson area actually find a house?  Well, after chosing a top notch real estate team, you'll want to get all of your ducks in a row.  You …

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Oct. 15, 2013

Richardson, TX - Real Estate Stalking is Real

Currently, in Richardson, TX real estate circles, the idea of stalking is a hot topic.  Stalking, as in home buyers and their real estate agents staring at houses at all hours of the day and night both online and off just hoping that they will come on the market.

With …

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July 24, 2013

Improving Your Home in 10 Minutes or Less

Quick home improvements

March 20, 2013

Dallas homeowners see higher home equity rates than most

Dallas homeowners are in the top ranks for owners with mortgages who have positive home equity according to an article posted in the Dallas Morning News today. Here are some of the highlights and the link to read the full article.

"With housing values rising, Dallas-area homeowners now have one …

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June 21, 2012

PRESS RELEASE: Local Richardson Author Releases Second Book

New Rise In Real Estate Todd Tramonte Book Image  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     

 

Local Author Releases Second Book

Book Profiles Top Real Estate Agents and Their Secrets

Dallas – June 21, 2012 – “Real estate in 2012 is a whole new ballgame compared to just five years ago …

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March 16, 2012

Five Great Things about Homeownership

house in hand

Owning your own home can be one of the most rewarding investments you make.

Image: scottchan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net 

There's been a lot of unfavorable news about the housing market in the last few years. But there remains another side to all of those stories, which are the benefits …

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March 2, 2012

Attention Young People: Move to Richardson Now!

As more and more families in the Dallas area return to the ranks of the optimistic and begin to search for homes, the previously tried and true standards for local home ownership will change for the first time in generations. 

This change in mentality for home owners will be …

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Feb. 9, 2012

When you want to SUCCEED more than you want to breathe, that's when you'll be SUCCESSFUL

This is a real estate blog, but my post this week is going to be a little bit different. Although, I don't think it's actually too far off. If nothing else this will just give you a little Thursday morning motivation. I've included a video titled "How …

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