April 2009 Archives

Here are the sales numbers for the first three months of this year versus the first three months of 2008.  For most areas there was a significant drop in the number of homes sold this quarter.  Prices are edging down in some areas also. The big spike in Trophy Club/Westlake is due to a handful of very expensive homes selling in Westlake (at reductions from their original prices.)  The days on market has lengthened for the more expensive areas and decreased for the less expensive towns.  In general the lower end of our market is healthier than the higher end.  This is quite likely being driven by first time home buyers attracted by low interest rates and by the tax credit available to this group. 

On a personal note, my business this year has been largely driven by folks relocating to this area.  Some are being relocated by their employers; others are entrepreneurs or self employed professionals who want to be in an area that offers good value, good growth potential and a great place to raise families.


MLS Activity Report for Selected Areas
City# of Sales% Change vs. Prior YearAvg Sales Price% Change vs. Prior YearMedian Price% Change vs. Prior YearAvg Days on Market% Change vs. Prior Year
Bedford86-20%$167,2841%$152,750-1%59-23%
Colleyville53-35%$521,2356%$415,5009%9929%
Denton County Southeast529-33%$228,725-4%$187,500-4%815%
Euless66-28%$158,0205%$155,9008%63-2%
North Central Tarrant303-31%$151,774-4%$142,820-4%73-13%
Grapevine67-30%$230,271-8%$209,500-10%6614%
Hurst90-19%$132,280-8%$131,000-2%72-4%
Keller111-35%$305,679-4%$283,0005%954%
N Richland Hills / Richland Hills130-14%$164,627-4%$135,0006%75-6%
Roanoke3827%$161,8793%$145,000-6%80-13%
Southlake65-34%$684,6606%$531,500-7%8922%
Trophy Club / Westlake2916%$471,18274%$327,00060%11374%
Watauga59-21%$99,008-4%$95,250-13%690%

Note: All Information is from North Texas Real Estate Information System (NTREIS) and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate.
I'm happy to announce that we have added listings for Flower Mound and Argyle to the site. 

These are two great towns.  Flower Mound has a wide diversity of homes - there's sure to be one for you! 

Argyle is great for those looking for a more rural feel while still being close to town.

Enjoy!
Our MLS provider, North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS), has been having hardware problems that are preventing us from updating the site.  Hopefully they'll get it fixed real soon now.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Updated Wednesday, April 8, 8:42am:  Looks like NTREIS is feeling much better, updates are back to normal.  I hope.