For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time…
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Virtual Home Seller Seminar
Were you thinking about selling this year but unsure now due to COVID-19 fears? Are you concerned about a home inspection and unsure of what repairs, if any, you should make upfront? Do you have years of accumulated “stuff” that you don’t know what to do with? Would you find it beneficial to learn exactly…
What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?
A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to…
Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded…
Check Out Our Preferred Partners Directory & Make Sure You Are In It
As we are putting together our Preferred Partners Directory, it occurred to us that we could also help our past clients and vendors by adding them to this list. Our clients look to us to be the resource for all things concerning their home…from plumbers to electricians to fence repair, lawn care and more. We…
Long live the farm box: North Texas growers are finding new ways to get food directly to consumers
Want fresh vegetables, eggs, even bread? Subscribe to one of these programs at local farms. The CSA is dead. Long live the farm box. OK, the switch is not quite that stark, but several area farmers tell us they are tweaking the Community Supported Agriculture concept into something more consumer-friendly. Call it Farm Shares. Call…
North Texas zoos, planetariums and more are keeping families engaged
Help time fly with activities and games, virtual tours, videos of animals and oddities, and so much more. As we enter another week of staying home and sheltering in place, it’s imperative to keep ourselves, our kids and our families engaged. Sheltering in place doesn’t have to mean sitting on the couch bored, scrolling social…
Enjoy the blooming bluebonnets while practicing social distancing
Visit these spots to get a peek at the spring blossoms. While so many of our spring traditions have been canceled, including the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and festival, here’s something you can still do, with proper safe distancing: Take a drive to spend time in the fresh air visiting Texas’ official state flower. We’ve put…
Online Dance Classes at Virtual Event
Cody and Maya from Studio 22 Dallas are hosting various online classes via livestream through a link emailed to regristrants. Class/registration information Facebook events Their livestream dance classes are 90 minutes long and are typically taught by two instructors. Livestream classes let you: Access classes from your home Learn skills for partner dancing Stay connected…