Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 05/07/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: April 2019Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 26, up from 23 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 9 single family homes (ranging in price from $262,800 - $1,445,000) No half-duplexes 11 condos ($135,000 – $425,000) 6 townhomes ($389,000 - $509,000) Fourteen of the 26 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market continues to correct.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 52 days as compared to 57 last month). The median number of days on the market is 32 days, compared to last month’s 38 da... 05/01/2019

The Addison Community Garage Sale is back! On Saturday, May 4, 2019, you'll find the garage sale in the PetSmart parking lot, at 3800 Belt Line Road, just east of Marsh Lane.  Look for the huge white tent.Shoppers come from far and wide for this semi-annual event.Any resident of the town can reserve one "booth" per Addison address under the tent by submitting $20 and proof of residency (water bill, tax notice, lease agreement, drivers license) to the Town of Addison Environmental Services Department.  You get a table and 2 chairs, but you can bring more tables, clothes racks, display stands, saw horses and planks, you name it.Officially, set-up begins at 6:30 am and the wise shopper will be there that early, too.  Technically, the event opens to the public at 8:00 am (til 2:00 pm), but ... 05/01/2019

 Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: March 2019Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 23, down from 24 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 9 single family homes (ranging in price from $268,900 - $1,495,000) No half-duplexes 9 condos ($155,000 – $469,900) 5 townhomes ($342,500 - $504,900) Sixteen of the 23 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 57 days as compared to 57 last month). The median number of days on the market is 38 days, compared to last month’s 36 days. New lis... 04/01/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: February 2019Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 24, up from 22 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $340,000 - $1,495,000) No half-duplexes 12 condos ($155,000 – $514,900) 2 townhomes ($439,000 - $485,000) Fourteen of the 24 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 57 days as compared to 83 last month). The median number of days on the market is 36 days, compared to last month’s 87 days. New ... 03/01/2019

Looking for new construction homes in Addison, Texas? The Addison Grove subdivision is the newest townhome community.Located on the site of the old Sam's Club Warehouse on Beltline Road, InTownHomes is building 170 townhouses ranging in size from 1,300 to 3,400 square feet. All will be 3-stories, but many will be designed for elevators. First occupancy is expected this summer (2019).Construction has started on Block B (see above). While the model is not yet open, it is possible to walk through two of the homes, a 2,153 square foot 3 BR, 3 1/2 bath unit priced at $439,900; and a 2,076 sq foot 3 BR, 3 1/2 bath unit, $449,900. Both of these face one of three parks that will be in Addison Grove.   There aren't many extras or add-ons, as many of the upgrades are already included as standard:... 02/18/2019

Airbnb. VRBO. HomeAway.  These are some of the companies that coordinate short term rentals of either single rooms or whole houses. The Town of Addison is looking in to possibly regulating these short term rentals (for stays of 30 days or less). This was the focus during a council work session on January 22, 2019.Here's the video of the Addison, Texas city council discussion on whether to adopt short term rental regulations for Addison residents:Work Session: Short Term Rentals in Addison, TexasAnd there is also a slide presentation. Currently, Addison does not collect the hotel occupancy tax on these short term rentals and there is no registration of properties required. Nearby cities Coppell and Grapevine both have regulations in place, and Coppell, McKinney, and Plano collect the occ... 02/14/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: January 2019Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 23 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 8 single family homes (ranging in price from $275,000 - $700,000) 1 half-duplex ($325,000) 10 condos ($155,000 – $515,000) 3 townhomes ($379,999 - $439,000) Fifteen of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 83 days as compared to 88 last month). The median number of days on the market is 87 days, compared to last month’s 79 days.... 02/01/2019

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: December 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasDecember was a slow month for residential real estate in Addison. The total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 23, down from 27 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 8 single family homes (ranging in price from $337,000 - $524,900) 3 half-duplexes ($275,000 - $325,000) 10 condos ($179,900 – $499,900) 2 townhomes ($379,999 - $459,000) Eighteen of the 23 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 88 days as compared to 69 last month). The ... 01/01/2019

They're still in their soft opening, but you should check out Addison's newest Indian restaurant, Sigree, at 4145 Beltline Road, #218, Addison Texas!Located just west of Midway Road, you'll find them in the strip center with the UPS Store and The Hub, at the eastern-most end of the row. For those familiar with the area, Sigree is in the old Indian Haat location.A friend and I were there for dinner one night last week. The service was exemplary (thanks to the manager, Bryan) and the food was delicious! They're still waiting on their liquor license so we couldn't purchase adult beverages, but we were offered complimentary wine. The chef (and owner), Salim, also provided a complimentary samosa appetizer to share and I can unequivocally state it was the best samosa I ever tasted. I'd go bac... 12/23/2018

Those of us who live in Addison, Texas LOVE living here.We're a small suburban community just north of big city Dallas, but we have a small town attitude. Our Addison Police Department and Addison Fire Department joined forces to create this video capturing the spirit of the season: Santa's Heroes 2018. Watch until the end for the behind-the-scenes footage!If you don't live here but would like to, contact me! I'll fill you in on all housing opportunities in and around Addison. We're where Dallasites come to work and play.  12/22/2018

Being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 12/19/2018

Being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a Addison Texas First Time Homebuyer greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 12/13/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: November 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 27, down from 29 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $337,000 - $524,900) 5 half-duplexes ($285,000 - $340,000) 11 condos ($185,000 – 529,900) 1 townhome ($459,000) Eighteen of the 27 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 69 days as compared to 57 last month). The median number of days on the market is 58 days, compared to last month’s 41 da... 12/02/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: October 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 29, up from 22 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 11 single family homes (ranging in price from $298,000 - $676,000) 4 half-duplexes ($285,000 - $340,000) 7 condos ($325,000 – $515,000) 7 townhomes ($299,900 – $499,500) Sixteen of the 29 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 57 days as compared to 47 last month). The median number of days on the market is 41 days, compared to last month... 11/01/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: September 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 24 last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 10 single family homes (ranging in price from $342,500 - $686,000) 4 half-duplexes ($295,000 - $350,000) 3 condos ($391,000 – $464,900) 5 townhomes ($305,000 – $499,500) Eleven of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 47 days as compared to 61 last month). The median number of days on the market is 31 days, compared to last mo... 09/30/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: August 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of currently available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 24, down from 29 last month. Inventory is VERY low! Currently for sale, there are: 14 single family homes (ranging in price from $239,000 to $2,200,000) 2 half-duplexes ($299,888 - $350,000) 5 condos ($299,900 – $499,000) 3 townhomes ($399,000 to $499,500) 15 of the 24 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. Homes are taking a little longer to sell as the market corrects.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 61 days (same as last month). The median number of days on the market is 59 days, compared to last month’s 49 days... 09/01/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: July 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 22, down from 29 last month. Inventory is VERY low! Currently for sale, there are: 13 single family homes (ranging in price from $350,000 to $2,200,000)  2 half-duplexes ($299,888 - $350,000) 5 condos ($328,900 – 499,000) 2 townhomes ($350,000 to $505,000) Sixteen of the 22 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 61 days, as compared to 60 last month. The median number of days on the market is 49 days, compared to last month’s 40 days. New listings in JulyJust 11 homes came on the market in Addis... 08/03/2018

Are you ready to take advantage of the low interest rates and Buy a home in Addison, TX or one of its lovely suburbs? Here is a quick link of homes that you might love, and this provides a search feature for you to customize the search to find a home that meets your needs. What size, price and location work best for you? Just enter the information and let's begin to find your new dream home.   For all of the information that you need on Dallas homes for sale, or all of the fabulous things to do in Texas – visit my website www.LisaSellsTexas.com  07/24/2018

Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: June 2018Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison TexasThe total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 29, the same number as last month. Inventory is still low! Currently for sale, there are: 15 single family homes (ranging in price from $319,900 to $2,200,000) 3 half-duplex ($309,800 to $365,000) 7 condos ($174,000 to $499,000) 4 townhomes ($350,000 to $475,000) Sixteen of the 29 available homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days.The average number of days on the market for the “active” status, pre-owned homes is 60 days, as compared to 46 last month. The median number of days on the market is 40 days, compared to last month’s 28 days. Homes are starting to take a little longer to sell. Ne... 07/01/2018