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In that same period, housing prices increased 6%, which is almost as impressive as the fact that house prices have increased steadily since 2004 (with the exception of a slight dip in the third quarter of 2006). Realty Times also reports that the median home price in the San Antonio area, which was $123,000 just a year ago, now stands at $155,000.

The formula is a no-brainer for new home builders: job growth plus rising house values equals a prime opportunity. San Antonio home builders understand the needs and concerns of today’s homeowners, including concerns over the high cost of utilities. Homes built with energy efficient features are taking center stage and attracting new home buyers at an impressive rate.

The single family homes of the Woods of Frederick Creek, for example, located in historic Boerne and built by Armadillo Homes, are all Energy Star Certified and include such amenities as programmable thermostats, insulated, low E-2 glass windows, energy saving water heaters and water conserving commodes. The Woods of Frederick Creek, which are priced from $202,490 to $241,490, feature one and two-story homes from 1,953 to 3,263 square feet.

Medallion Homes, the builder for three, new home communities in San Antonio, The Hills at Alamo Ranch, The Summit at Alamo Ranch and Panther Creek, is a 100% Energy Star Builder which means that their homes are inspected by third-party, energy efficient experts to ensure that they meet the EPA’s strict, energy efficient guidelines. In fact, Medallion Homes, in an effort to prove just how energy efficient their homes are, has begun a promotion which pays the electric and gas bills for its new homeowners for three years.

The Hills at Alamo Ranch features one and two-story, single family homes from 1,718 to 3,403 square feet and range in price from $194,200 to $316,600. The Summit at Alamo Ranch also features one and two-story, single family homes from 1,752 to 4,157 square feet. Prices range from $231,000 to $326,200. Panther Creek features one and two-story homes which range from 1,423 to 3,403 square feet and are priced from $184,600 to $278,800.

Centex Homes, the builder for several, new home communities throughout the San Antonio area, including the new community of Turnberry at Bulverde Village, focuses on several areas when building their energy efficient homes. These include energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, premium, fiberglass insulation, high performance windows, sealing to reduce air leakage, tight ducts and Energy Star Appliances.

Turnberry at Bulverde Village features one and two-story homes which range in price from the $160s to the $220s.

With the current focus on global warming and the high cost of natural gas, San Antonio’s new home buyers will continue to seek builders who show a commitment to using energy efficient building products. And those builders are sure to reap the benefits.iprealtysa.com/

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This booming, major metropolitan area has enjoyed phenomenal growth in the condominium sector thanks, in part, to its four-star restaurants, unsurpassed cultural activities, world-class shopping, a flourishing financial and business district and a spectacular skyline, all of which have attracted young professionals and baby boomers looking for a simplified, exciting lifestyle.

Old industrial sights and abandoned neighborhoods have given way to condo living at its finest throughout Dallas. Much of the growth has been attributed to Dallas’ efficient, light rail system, which allows professionals to ditch the car in favor of more resourceful means of transportation. What could be better than residing in a high-rise, luxury condominium, just steps from all of the excitement and opportunities of the city? Well, how about a panoramic, city view. Or a putting green. Or a rooftop, saltwater swimming pool. Or a full-service spa. Yep, this is what condo living in Dallas is all about.

Whether you enjoy Uptown’s trendy, urban district with chic restaurants and high-profile developments, or the art galleries, retail shopping and efficient transportation of the Downtown area, luxury condominiums are catering to young, urban professionals and empty nesters searching for their slice of the condominium pie. And condominium developers are not shy when it comes to catering to their residents. Twelve foot ceilings, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens and stainless steel appliances are the norm. It’s those other resort-style amenities, like private movie theaters, state-of-the-art fitness centers and acclaimed gourmet restaurants that developers are bringing to the table in hopes of standing apart from the crowd.

And a crowd it is. From Victory Park, to the Arts District, to Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn and Highland Park, condominiums are abundant and thriving. The Residences at Hotel Palomar, for example, located in the upscale, Park Cities community, is a luxury condo and loft community out to impress. This condominium community, aptly named by its developers as an “urban resort,” features over 70 condos on 5.3 acres of land. A full-service spa, gourmet restaurants, boutiques, courtyard villas and the four-star, Hotel Palomar are just a few of the reasons why prices can range anywhere from $300,000 to $2.3 million.

Victory Park is home to the W Dallas Victory Residences, a new condominium high rise which offers stunning, modern architecture with world-class interior designs, floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces with awe-inspiring views. With prices ranging anywhere from $400,000 to $7 million, it’s no wonder that top-notch amenities, such as residential concierge service, a 24-hour valet service, an infinity pool and a full-service spa, are found here.

Just some of the other Dallas condo gems to be had include: Azure, which is built upon 15 acres and features 10, open floor plans with a luxurious, European design; Mercer Square, which is located just minutes from Downtown and boasts modern architecture and magnificent, Dallas views; and the Sorrento, which is located in North Dallas and features resort-style amenities and up to 2,890 square feet of living space.

According to Downtown Dallas, the number of new residences built within one mile of Dallas’ central business district area has increased five-fold over the last ten years. And based on the cranes hanging out all over Dallas, it looks like the boom is here to stay.

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A Taste of Highland Park

In addition to pristine Highland Park real estate, with beautiful custom homes and sprawling estates, Highland Park real estate also offers up some scrumptious cuisine served up at long time favorite restaurants.

Café Pacific

This establishment has occupied a piece of Highland Park real estate for over 22 years. The marble floors and dark, glossy woods evoke a feeling of turn-of-the-century charm, reminding one of San Francisco.

One of their specialties is the fruits de mer, where you choose between lump crabmeat, jumbo shrimp, and lobster tail served up with Asian sauce, mignonette, or red cocktail sauce.

The blue point oysters and fried sweet potato slivers combined with an outstanding wine list make this restaurant one of the most popular places to occupy a piece of Highland Park real estate.

Sevy’s Grill

Another favorite, this restaurant has been a part of Highland Park real estate for over 10 years. The inviting mission-style interior and patio that is fashioned around a putting green offers personalized service for its patrons, including a spread of red rose petals on the table for special occasions and engraved brass plaques at regular customers’ favorite tables.

The chef gives culinary classics an upscale twist, including barbecued salmon with tobacco butter, grilled rosemary chicken over polenta, buttermilk-chive whipped potatoes, and herb marinated lamb chops.

Do not be surprised to find the chef wandering through the restaurant in his crisp whites and golf cleats, offering personalized and friendly hospitality to this great piece of Highland Park real estate.

Coppell’s Upscale Flavors

One of the most popular eateries occupying upscale Coppell real estate is Bin 555, founded and owned by Coppell native brothers Jake and Jason Dady.

The asparagus Milanese with fried egg and Pecorino Romano cheese is to die for, as is the creamy crab dip featuring shredded seafood in an unbelievable blend of cream cheese and mascarpone.

Bin 555’s chicken wings depart from the ordinary, serving up the bird in a white peach glaze and a cilantro lime sour cream dipping sauce.

A new specialty and one that must be tried is the grilled Texas bobwhite quail on Italian farro with a balsamic reduction.

For dessert, the tempura fried banana with peanut butter dipping sauce is delectable if not evilly decadent, and the cheesecake is made with a rich Cabrales blue cheese.

Despite its upscale menu, this eatery on Coppell real estate is also kid-friendly, with a separate children’s lounge featuring kids movies, restricted access Internet, and video games.

A Taste of Japan in Irving

One of the hottest pieces of Irving real estate hosts the pulsating, somewhat psychedelic Blue Fish restaurant. It was fashioned after a Los Angeles style sake bar, and offers edgy stainless steel and black surroundings complimented by brilliant neon lighting and hip music. This is definitely not your typical, tame sushi bar.

The sake offers 12 varieties, including the Nigori Pearl, an opaque pink mixture that is irresistible. If you do not have a sake favorite, try the samplers.

There are five entrees on the menu, but it is more fun to order from the other sections, which include tempura, sushi bar, robata (grill), salads, and appetizers. Try the blue fish roll, a delectable combination of yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber, and bright orange fish roe. Or the crispy seaweed salad combined with fried calamari in lemon soy sauce. An unusual taste is the yellowtail heaven with shaved jalapenos.

This surprising sushi restaurant occupying a piece of Irving real estate brings a bit of west coast-style cuisine to North Dallas, adding to its appeal for visitors and residents from every corner of the globe.

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Community Activities in Carrollton

The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World is helping improve the value of Carrollton real estate by becoming involved in People Helping People, a community group that performs various activities beautifying and repairing property for the elderly or disabled. Fence repair, graffiti removal, walkway repair, and help meeting environmental codes are all projects that qualify. The homeowner supplies the materials, and volunteers supply the labor.

Perhaps the athletically-minded Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World is involved in wheelchair tennis – a service brought to those who own Carrollton real estate compliments of the Dallas Wheelchair Tennis Association and the Carrollton Parks and Recreation department. Stop by to see the 27th Annual Wheelchair Championships Texas Open from May 29 to June 1, an event sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association. Tennis lessons include up/down tennis leagues and drills for beginners through advanced players.

The Hazardous Waste Event is another location you may find The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World helping to beautify Carrollton real estate. This event offers the opportunity for Carrollton real estate owners to rid themselves of pool and yard chemicals, automotive fluids, oil filters, gasoline, fluorescent light bulbs, house cleaners, and paint.

The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World may also be helping replace old, dirty diesel engines through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Under this grant program, $137.5 million dollars will be available during the early part of 2008 to replace up to 4,500 old, dirty diesel engines including those in delivery trucks, forklifts, locomotives, cranes, and transit buses. Money is available to private parties, government entities, non-profit organizations, and school districts.

Tax help is also available from The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World through volunteers with the AARP. Anyone can visit the Carrollton Public Library through April 14th, or those aged 50 and older can receive help at the Carrollton Senior Center through April 10th free of charge.

The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World has been Sightseeing in Fort Worth

Rumor has it that The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World has been checking out some of the fastest track in the nation, located on a prime piece of Fort Worth real estate. The 2008 NASCAR Series is coming to Texas Motor Speedway in April, and The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World wants to make sure they are ready.

The Fort Worth Zoo, one of the best zoos in the country, also had a visit from The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World. He wanted to visit the 5,000+ species of exotic and native animals including the World of Primates, the African Savannah, and the Meerkat Mounds. This piece of Fort Worth real estate has really gone to the animals.

Apparently The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World has a taste for art, as he was spied at the Kimball Art Museum taking in Picturing the Bible, one of the most complete exhibitions of the greatest treasures of early Christianity. Exhibits come from around the world.

There is no doubt, The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World is well versed on properties and activities surrounding both Carrollton real estate and Fort Worth real estate. With property still holding strong in much of North Dallas, perhaps a consultation with The Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World would be worthwhile.

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One major event that will catapult Dallas into the crème de la crème of influential corporate design centers is the planned opening of the Dallas Center for Architecture. This 9,000 square foot structure will provide a combination of office space, design area, conference rooms, and a gallery. This innovative design concept will make it one of only a few such architectural design centers in the United States.

Industrial Development Continues to Thrive

Major distribution centers continue to expand and develop in the Dallas region, driven largely by the presence of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Early reports in 2008 show industrial development to be at its highest level in seven years, while the vacancy rate remains low.

Good news occurs on both sides of the coin. With the area’s 642 million square feet of available industrial space, businesses looking to relocate to Dallas are still able to negotiate advantageous leases. The multitude of choices available in industrial real estate combined with a high quality of living standard in the Dallas area makes it a prime location for corporate repositioning.

Long Term Leases are Inked for Major Companies

General Information Services, Inc. (GIS) and Four Seasons, Inc. has already been long-term lease holders in the Dallas area. Four Seasons occupies a 9.3 acre distribution center and a 415,000 square foot combined office and warehouse building. A new long-term agreement has ensured their ongoing presence in Dallas.

GIS will be adding 22,558 square feet of office space to their already expansive 24,875 square feet. GIS will be using their new office space to update their data area, including a new 24/7 data center.

Diverse Industry in Texas

Not only is Dallas one of the biggest employment centers in the United States, but it has often been referred to as “The Silicon Prairie” due to the large numbers of high tech corporations moving into the area. This trend has continued through 2007, and the demand for office space remains high.

In addition to tech companies, Dallas is home to other industries such as transportation, manufacturing, defense, finance, construction, and real estate. The city ranks sixth in the nation for the number of Fortune 500 companies located in the region, including financial giant ExxonMobil. Other companies of note who call Dallas home include Texas Instruments, 7 Eleven, Blockbuster, and Southwest Airlines.

The availability of commercial property is diverse, from manufacturing and industrial space, to office and retail locations. Many investors consider the Dallas market to be a sound financial investment in terms of both commercial and residential real estate.

In addition to the growth of the commercial real estate market, Dallas has the highest growing influx of trained professionals of any major metropolitan area in the nation, making it a highly desirable area for corporations to find new talent.

The overall outlook for the commercial segment of Dallas real estate continues to look bright well into 2008 and beyond.


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Just this week the American International Group announced that it will be moving its main office to Dallas, right in the heart of the downtown.

An In-Depth Look into AIG’s Decision

Tom Leppert, the mayor of Dallas commented, “We are clearly excited about this announcement. Not only did AIG decide to stay in Dallas, but it chose downtown Dallas as its new home. Their relocation adds to the exciting momentum already building in the city’s core.”

The momentum that Leppert is referring to is the numerous businesses; both large and small that are flocking to the area of downtown Dallas. This is a terrific time to invest in Downtown Dallas office space. There are several new announcements of Dallas office space for lease, which can be the perfect start for a local, nationwide or global business to set-up shop.

The American International Group is expected to move, as of 2009, into The Plaza of the Americas. AIG is a very large global insurance firm. It offers clients life, property, casualty and specialty insurance to individual and institutional customers. Last year, AIG experienced over $113 billion dollars in sales.

A New Announcement Concerning Dallas Warehouse Space

In addition to AIG’s decision to move their main office to the downtown area of Dallas, Holt Lunsford Commercial purchased a piece of valuable Dallas warehouse space known as “City Warehouse”. This was the warehouse where over 3 million Ford trucks and cars came off the assembly line. Many of these vehicles bore a sticker that read “Made in Texas by Texans”.

The City Warehouse, unfortunately, was shut down nearly 40 years ago. Holt Lunsford Commercial has huge plans for this historical piece of Dallas warehouse space. The plans for this property include a revitalization component that is designed to revive the City Warehouse’s role in the neighborhood. The owner hopes that the redevelopment of this warehouse will act as a powerful economic engine for the eastside of the city.

The owner of the City Warehouse commented, “The big push for us is, how we can be instrumental in the revitalization of the community?”

This premier Dallas warehouse space consists of over one million square feet, 12 warehouse, office and distribution buildings, covering 65 acres of land. One of the plans for the use of this space is to attract new retail shops and to offer affordable office space to new businesses. Also, the new owner of City Warehouse is looking towards creating a business incubator that will be responsible for bringing more manufacturing jobs to the area.

Both of these recent announcements, from GE, Land Tejas and Holt Lunsford Commercial will have a dramatic impact on Dallas Texas real estate. The future of residential and commercial development, in Dallas, is extremely promising as new projects are already being planned.


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The Major Industries that are Big in the City of Dallas

The city of Dallas has an extremely broad and diverse climate for business. One of the leaders in the Dallas business circuit is the technological industries. These industries include information technology and data, defense, life sciences, financial services, telecommunications, processing, transportation and semiconductors.

A study performed by the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce reported that the city of Dallas is home to forty-three percent of the high-tech workers employed in the state. Plus there are thirteen privately-owned companies that are worth one billion dollars or more in the city. Some of the biggest corporations that are located in Dallas include Southwest Airlines, Advance PCS. Dean Foods, Kimberly-Clark, ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments and Neiman Marcus.

Dallas has been nicknamed the “Silicon Prairie” since the city has one of the largest centers of employment in high technology. Southwestern Bell, Nortel, Ericsson and Alcatel are an example of the large telecom companies that have made the city of Dallas their home. The city is an industry leader in the production of items such as machinery, food products, transportation equipment, chemicals and allied products such as parts for the airline and defense industries and electronic components.

The city of Dallas has one of the best, thriving economies in the entire country. People who relocate to the city can find a higher rate of pay and better employment then in other cities in the United States. This is because there is more competition between employers in Dallas. Dallas homes for sale and new construction projects have increased dramatically as the demand for residential and commercial property has increased triple-fold.

New Incentive Programs

Another reason for the year-long flocking to Dallas is because of all of the incentives that the local government is currently offering residents. Some of these new incentive programs include:

1) Tax Increment Finance Districts – This area is designed to make it less expensive for investors and developers to redevelop certain areas of the city and to make improvements to pre-existing Dallas commercial real estate structures.

2) Enterprise Zone Projects – These projects offer a reduction in state sales tax, or taxes paid, or tax refunds for the purchase of machinery, equipment and building materials in a designated enterprise zone.

3) Development Projects – These are different programs that are designed to generate thirty-four billion dollars in the Dallas Texas economy and to create close to eighty-thousand new jobs within the next decade.

4) Job Training Programs – Are designed to train residents for careers in specific, lucrative career fields. The local government has several different job training programs that one can choose from.

The Dallas economy is predicted to expand for the next twenty years. This is the perfect time to invest in Dallas commercial real estate. Families, professionals, students and businesses are quickly re-locating to the city of Dallas, noted for prosperity and high-earning power. This is a great time to learn more about Dallas Texas real estate opportunities.

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Predictions for a Further Boom in Dallas Commercial Real Estate

Experts in the industry predict that the economy of Dallas will continue to grow and expand for the next two decades. This figure may even increase as the city continues to develop and to draw new businesses to the area. The Dallas office space market has grown tremendously in the past few years. This is a result of the expansion of the city’s high-tech and manufacturing sectors. Some of the strong companies that reside in Dallas include EDS, 7 Eleven, Texas Instruments, Blockbuster, and Southwest Airlines.

Dallas is also considered to be the cultural and business center for the twelve county Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington areas. The values for prime Dallas office space and lease property are affordably priced in the high two-hundred thousand ranges. Now, high-end office tower real estate property is well into the millions. However, this is to be expected in any successful city across the country.

Dallas commercial real estate is just at the beginning of its boom. Real estate, in the city of Dallas, has not experienced a downswing like most of the nation. In fact, Dallas real estate is selling at double the national rate. With the continued growth and dynamic economy, another wise investment for an investor to consider purchasing is Dallas industrial space. There are several new planned developments of industrial space in the city of Dallas that will continue to stimulate growth.

Why an Investor Should Purchase Dallas Commercial Real Estate

There are several reasons why an investor should consider purchasing Dallas commercial real estate. One of the biggest reasons is the fact that Dallas is the third largest city in the state of Texas and the ninth largest state in the country. The city of Dallas is considered to be an important hub, world-wide in the fields of computer technology, telecommunications, transportation, and banking. Dallas is a global center for international trade and foreign investment.

The rapidly developing city of Dallas has quickly become one of the most popular cities in the United States. More and more businesses and residents are relocating to the Dallas Texas area to call it headquarters and home. This is one of the reasons that the Dallas commercial real estate market is experiencing such an increase in demand. Each week in Dallas, new businesses, including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options, are announcing their grand openings with great fanfare and success.

If you are looking for an investment with a high return, you should consider purchasing Dallas commercial real estate. The city of Dallas is profitably hot for office space, retail space, and industrial space. This is the best time to invest in this expanding city of prosperity.


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The Dallas Texas real estate market is no stranger to feeling the tense urge to buy and sell fast. But in order to expedite the transactions, many people are getting less for their homes then they should. Out of every single Dallas home for sale, there is not one seller who wants to walk away from the table with less money. At the same time, fighting against the sellers are the buyers who want a great deal…or at least wanting to feel like they got a great deal.

Thus, the question most people are asking with Dallas homes for sale is, “how do I sell my home efficiently while getting the most out of my investment?” And the answer is very simple and will work for not only every Dallas Texas real estate owner, but for every real estate owner across the nation.

• Ask for more. This is plain, simple, and to the point. However, many sellers fear asking for more than they feel the house is worth out of fear of rejection. But think of it this way: if you do not ask, you will not get it. No buyer will offer you more then you are asking. Yet, if you put a higher price on the house, people will automatically assume it is worth it.
• Build in negotiation room. Another critical point for owners of Dallas homes for sale is that almost every single potential buyer who walks through the door is going to offer you less then the listing price. Whether or not you started your list amount high or low, they are going to offer you less. That is common because everyone wants a good deal. Therefore, if you build in negotiation room, you can make the buyers feel that they got a good deal, while you still get what you want for your Dallas real estate property.

If you start your list price at the minimum that you will accept, there is no room for negotiation. You leave the buyer feeling that you are not willing to be flexible, and they will generally walk.

For example, let us consider that you would really like $130,000 for your Dallas Texas home. Do you list it at that price? Absolutely not. If you listed it at $130,000, there would be no room to negotiate down. By listing your Dallas Texas real estate at a higher amount, you give the buyer room to try and negotiate. You may just end up with the $130,000 that you wanted, and the buyers feel like they got a great deal because they “worked you down.”

Therefore, for both you and your buyer to walk away feeling good about your Dallas Texas home, you need to ask for a higher amount then you expect to get. Utilizing psychological tools are important for negotiating a good deal for the following reasons:

• You are increasing the perceived value of your home.
• You may actually end up getting the higher price. If you never ask, you will never get it.
• You leave room for negotiation, which gives the buyer the sense that they “won” and got a great deal.
• You are preventing a deadlock in negotiation.

By simply following this advice, you will be able to get the best deal for your Dallas Texas real estate property, and you will have a very satisfied buyer.


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