It’s Friday night. The only place to be right now is under the bright lights of the Carroll Dragon’s $15,000,000 football stadium. Why? One of the best high school football team in Texas is playing tonight. Once again, they are expected to win. Your money is on the Dragons. You gladly paid $125 for a season ticket because the seats are in high demand.
A Metaphor for Today’s Southlake Real Estate Market.
Are you checking out the market for Southlake TX homes? You have good timing It’s a buyer’s market. Rates are low, the selection is wide open and the extended federal home buyers’ tax credit has created an opening for those who were previously sitting on the bench. If you are looking for a great place to live and a place to make a winning investment in real estate, Southlake is the place to be. Prices are still good, but this market is hot and in demand. The smart money is on Southlake real estate. If you have been keeping score, you know that sales of Southlake TX homes are up are up from last year.
The Southlake TX real estate market is as resilient as the Carroll Dragons are tough. Almost everywhere else in the nation, declining prices and foreclosures have ravaged urban and suburban housing markets alike. Not so for Southlake TX homes. The convenient location, the strong local economy, and one of the best school district in Texas all team up to ensure that Southlake TX homes enjoy a permanent market demand. The population of this Dallas Fort Worth suburb is swelling, and people from out-of-state are relocating to this area.
Sure, there may be a few foreclosure listings out there, and the market seems to be smiling on home buyers right now. But make no mistake – Southlake TX homes are selling! Homes priced in the 400’s to 600’s are especially hot. Robust market activity is observed across the price spectrum; homes in the $1M+ range are available and they are moving. The Southlake townhome market is seeing Brownstones of Town Square becoming a top-pick for buyers who want convenience and care-free living. Savvy buyers know that the value of Southlake TX homes appreciate over the long term.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Southlake is the top income-earning city in the nation, boasting a median household income of $172,945. Its top-notch municipal amenities reflect this, and the award winnning schools, cultural venues, and world-class shopping facilities are all well suited to the demands of this well-heeled Texas community.
The Southlake Town Square shopping center is a case in point. This open-air shopping mall in Southlake Texas was designed by Copper and Stebbins to accomodate fine dining, retail, and high-end hotels like the Hilton. There are over ninety stores, high-end hotels like the Hilton, Harkins Theaters, and an endless stream of events and seasonal festivities.
With low crime, clean streets, manicured parks and golf courses dotting the landscape, the neighborhoods of Southlake Texas all reflect pride in ownership. Gated communities, new developments, and golf course communities offer a long and sundry list of comforts, diversions, and amenities to suit any lifestyle. You could hardly go wrong purchasing Southlake, TX homes in any of these neighborhoods.
Featured Community: Timarron
Timarron is an 1100 acre master-planned community of quality Southlake TX homes that offers a very broad range of recreational opportunities and home styles. Located in south central Southlake, its seventeen neighborhoods association overlaps Colleyville, with intertwined walking paths bringing the neighhborhoods and community together. Timarron home owners enjoy a golf club, fitness center, a clubhouse, and community pool. There are tennis courts, playgrounds, greenbelts, and a private lake.
The Carroll Independent School District is just one more reason to consider Southlake TX homes in Timarron. The award-winning Old Union and Rockenbaugh Elementary schools serve the educational needs of primary grades. Timarron’s Eubanks Intermediate and Dawson Middle School are widely recognized for academic excellence. And, then, of course there is the Carroll Senior High School, home of the legendary Carroll Dragons.
There are 1400 homes in Timarron, most of them built between 1994 to 2003. The recent median sale price of these Southlake TX homes is about $573K. Prices of some of the most recent Byron golf course executive estates in Timarron start at $1.8M. Notable premium home builder Calais Custom Homes can be found in the Chadwick and Eagle’s Bend subdivisions of Timarron. Gary Dunn, Jimmy Lambert Homes, and Tom Adair Custom Homes are some of the more prominent builders to be found in Timarron and surrounding neighborhoods.
Buying Southlake, TX Homes
Are you relocating to Southlake? Your plate is full. There are so many pressing and important decisions for you to make. What neighborhoods will be best for your family? What schools will be best for your children? What locations will be most convenient for commuting and access to amenities? What is the Southlake real estate market like?
In addition, the selection of Southlake TX homes for sale is broad and diverse. Our MLS inventory is brimming with so many excellent options and opportunities that it is hard to know where to begin. This is the point where a seasoned, local real estate agent becomes invaluable. I know the neighborhoods, the schools, and the market trends. I even know the builders. I listen carefully as we explore your housing needs so we can discover the home that best suits you and your family.
Choosing a Southlake, Texas home for purchase is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. My mission as your REALTOR is to help you make an informed decision based on comprehensive data and 13 years of experience with helping people find homes. As your negotiator, I can ensure that you will get the best value under terms of a transaction that are most favorable to your interests. My homes sales record proves that my clients my clients receive on average 10%-20% in savings.
Are you looking for Southlake TX homes in pre-foreclosure, foreclore, or short-sale situations? As a Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) and REO Default-Certified Professional (RDCPro) I understand distressed property transactions and can aggressively negotiate for the best possible terms for you.
Selling Southlake TX Homes
If you are contemplating the sale of your home, please call me. As a graduate of the National Valuations Standard Institute, I can help you establish a price that will bring top dollar in a reasonable time frame. In addtition, I can help you determine the most cost-effective ways to prepare your home to compete with other Southlake TX homes for sale. As your REALTOR, I provide my personal attention to the marketing and sale of your home from start to closing. Your file will not be handed-off to “processors.” I am detail-oriented and my extensive experience as a stockbroker and financial manager means that I have a service ethic based on due-diligence. As a member of this community for 30 years and a Southlake REALTOR for over 13 years, I stake my personal and professional reputation upon the satisfaction of each and every client. Repeat business and referrals is the cornerstone of my real estate practice.
RE/MAX Masters
Southlake TX homes for sale face stiff competition in today’s real estate market. Having the best traditional and hi-tech marketing tools is essential. Our listed Southlake TX homes will receive world-wide internet exposure and an integrated marketing plan. Every RE/MAX listing in the country appears on every RE/MAX site. We enjoy the largest share of worldwide television advertising. We enjoy a network of highly-trained agents who, on average, can claim the longest amount of time in the business compared to agents in other companies. As a result, RE/MAX sells more real estate than any company in the world.
Well, that’s enough about me. I am more interested in finding out more about you and your questions regarding Southlake TX homes for sale..
Thanks for stopping by. If I can be of assistance to you in any way, please let me know. I am here to help.
Very Truly Yours,
Joe Atwal
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