Knowledge is Power by The Minteer Team

How the Suburbs Rank

The Minteer Team — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:41:00 GMT

Every year, D Magazine ranks the suburbs and publishes the list in their magazine. They use the following criteria to rank each city: safety (25%), education (25%), housing (25%) and ambiance & air (25%). This is how our local suburbs ranked this year:

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June 2008 - MLS Activity Report

The Minteer Team — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:53:00 GMT

January - June 2008

Single Family Residences

Northeast Tarranty County:

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Surrounding Areas:

Information based on Real Estate Statistics published by NTREIS.

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Stay Safe in the Sun This Summer

The Minteer Team — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:43:00 GMT

Summer is a great time of year with vacations, picnics, swimming, bike riding and other sports. With all that fun, it’s easy to forget about safety. Although the sun is bright, warm and comforting, it is also damaging. Too much time in the sun can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, eye damage or cataracts and skin cancer.

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Age Appropriate Home Improvements

The Minteer Team — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:22:00 GMT

Depending on your neighborhood and the age of your home, certain home improvements can make your home sell faster. MSN Real Estate put out an article on giving your home the right makeover for its age. For instance:

‘60s homes: Replace windows, update cabinets, evict termites

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MLS Activity Report

The Minteer Team — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:57:00 GMT

January - May 2008

Single Family Residences

Northeast Tarranty County:

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Surrounding Areas:

Information based on Real Estate Statistics published by NTREIS.

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OPEN HOUSES!

The Minteer Team — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Sunday, June 22^nd – 2-5 PM

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Get the Most out of Your Yard

The Minteer Team — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:56:00 GMT

The warm summer months are upon us, and whether you’re selling your home and creating curb appeal for that special buyer, or loving your home and creating a relaxing outdoor getaway, here are some tips to get the most out of your yard.

Maintenance: Clean the gutters, wash the windows, repair or replace broken window and door screens, replace broken light bulbs, trim the bushes and paint that fading trim.(read more)

Home Staging Secrets

The Minteer Team — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Selling your home and want to make it look like a million bucks? HGTV has offered 13 staging secrets used by the home-staging pros to make your home picture perfect. Some of the secrets include:

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Stay Safe in the Water this Summer

The Minteer Team — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:52:00 GMT

It’s that time of year! Texans love to beat the summer heat in the water. Whether you’re taking a dip in your home pool, splashing at the local water park or cruising on the lake, follow these steps to keep your family as safe as possible.

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Ten Repairs to do Before Selling

The Minteer Team — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Preparing to sell your home? There are important things to do like cleaning, decluttering and repairing. Not sure what has to be repaired? MSN Real Estate put out a great article today on ten things you must repair before selling your home. Some of the items on the list:

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DFW Ranked in Top 10 Recession-Proof Cities!

The Minteer Team — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Forbes.com examined unemployment rates, job growth, trade, transportation and other data for the country’s 50 largest metro areas and ranked the top ten recession-proof cities. Four Texas cities, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, made the top10.

To read the full article that was posted today on yahoo.com, click here:

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Handy Cleaners in Your Kitchen Cabinets!

The Minteer Team — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:34:00 GMT

Looking for a great household cleaner? Look no further than your own pantry. Some food items can also be used to solve those tough cleaning issues.

White Distilled Vinegar

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DFW Housing - Fact #6

The Minteer Team — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:34:00 GMT

DFW Housing – Fact #6 – Price

DFW not experiencing price declines seen in many coastal markets!

Although prices have declined in coastal markets, Texas has maintained a moderate price appreciation.

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DFW Housing - Fact #5

The Minteer Team — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:44:00 GMT

DFW Housing – Fact #5 – Low Risk Housing Market

DFW & Houston only two major U.S. markets rated as Strong!

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DFW Housing - Fact #4

The Minteer Team — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:29:00 GMT

DFW Housing – Fact #4 – Population Growth

DFW is now the 4^th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.!

The D/FW area adds 370 ..(read more)