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Wylie, TX Real Estate News

By Melissa Hailey, Collin County Realtor-Lucas, Murphy, Plano, Parker
(North Texas Top Team, REALTORS (Plano, Murphy, Wylie))
  Looking for something fun to do with the family this Fall?       Several of the Wylie ISD schools are working together to host the 2nd Annual “Marauders Fright Fest” which is sure to be a treat!       Thursday, Friday, and Saturday -- October 24, 25, and 26th from 6:00-9:00 pm.       They will have a Haunted House, Free Bounce Houses, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Decorating, Food Trucks, DJ, Light Show, and More!       $5 per person entry to the Haunted House located in the Davis Intermediate School Gymnasium.       $1 per coupon. Coupons good for Food, Drinks, and other activities.           Hope to see you on October 24-26th from 6pm-9pm      
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
The benefits to a pre-approval and not a pre-qualification for Wylie TX Home Loans.      A lot of consumers are not educated enough on how they should go about buying a home.  This can be extremely stressful or enjoyable depending on how you choose to go about the home buying process for homes in Wylie TX and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.     Education     The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Wylie, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Please note that we did not say to get pre-qualified, in today's mortgage world a pre-qualification means nothing. It is important to choos...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Wylie Texas Home Sales were up 17% in August 2013 over the same month last year with 109 homes selling this month! So far this year, overall home sales were at 738 homes sold, a 14% change from this time last year. New Wylie Texas Real Estate listings changed 15% for the same period last year with 108 homes listed this month. So far this year, overall home listings underwent a 4% change with 927 homes listed. Current listings pending sale this month underwent a change of 2%, with 86 homes contracted. All listings under contract for the year to date experienced a change of 13%, with 779 homes under contract for this month. Click here for the full report.. Wylie Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes, automatically emailed to you.  
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
Clear out the closets, check the garage! This is the event you have been waiting for to recycle all of your old Electronics, Appliances, Tires and Old Documents!  WHEN: NOV 9, 2013 TIME: 8AM-4PM WHERE: 949 HENSLEY LANE , WYLIE TX 75098 CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE SITE   The City of Wylie and Community Waste Disposal provide FREE RESIDENTIAL collection and disposal services for the following items: Household Hazardous Waste Electronics Household Metal Appliances Automotive Tires Document Shredding   Household Hazardous Waste: Aerosols RCRA Empty  Cylinders Corrosive (acids, bases)  Pesticides & Herbicides Oxidizers Flammables Organic Peroxides Oil Base Paint Organic Compounds  Latex Paint Lighting Ballast (assume PCB content)  Gasoline MNiMH & NiCAD Batteries Antifreeze Lithium & Li-ion ...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
  BOZMAN FARMS   Prices reduced ...move in before the holidays!                 1732 Oak Glen Dr.     4/3.5/2       $228,839    $199,950       Avail Now                  1703 Oak Glen Dr.     5/3.5/2       $241,875    $231,875       November                                    1735 Crescent Oak     5/3.5/2       $278,850    $268,850      November                     Bozman Farms has a community pool, walking trails and a pond! Easy access to Firewheel and 190 Frwy! Nestled on the back side of Wylie away from the hustle and bustle, you will think you are in the country!                                      Give me a call to see one of these BRAND NEW HOMES!!                                      
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
I saw this photo and thought it was so pretty, I had to share it. We have had a terrible drought here in North Texas but I am thankful to say it has been raining steady in North Texas for the last two days! Our lakes are very low, we need the rain! I usually hate to see summer go, because I don't like cold weather, but this year I am glad summer is over! Happy Fall Ya'll !  
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
There is a Special Government Home Renovation Loan Program using Wylie Texas FHA 203K Home Loans.     The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers a special government loan program that a lot of people are not aware of. Existing home owners or potential home buyers can remodel and update their homes without having a higher cost second lien because of this FHA loan program.         However, this loan program doesn't allow for "luxury items" in your home such as a swimming pool, hot tub, or other accessories. Although, you can repaint, replace flooring and appliances, add a room to an existing structure (which can add to value tremendously as you increase the square feet of your home) as well as remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms.         One of the biggest advantages to this ...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
      The annual  Wylie Downtown Merchants Association presents the   Downtown Trick or Treat and Family Boo on Ballard.   This is a  safe trick or treat alternative for Wylie families as they can walk through downtown and receive candy and treats from local merchants! It is really fun to see the kids costumes and Wylie families.      Historic Downtown Wylie streets are transformed into a Halloween Wonderland featuring trick or treating, live music, carnival games and yummy food!               The event is free and is the Downtown Merchants way of saying "thank-you" for your support and patronage throughout the year.    Bring your family, your trick or treaters in costume and friends !!   For more information and time of the event : contact 972.442.5515 or visit www.discoverwylie.com.
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
EQUEST Therapeutic Horsemanship is located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, Texas. They will be hosting a day of circus-themed fun for families from 11 am - 4pm Saturday Oct 19th. They have delivered the benefits of equine assisted therapy to thousands of  North Texas children and adults with varying disabilities and special needs. This facility is so special that the Queen of England visited the facility when she was in Dallas a few years ago!! They serve approximately 150 clients weekly in the Dallas area! The event is Equest's annual fundraiser Organizers say this year's celebration will be bigger and better than ever! Admission is FREE!   Tickets can be purchased on site for pony rides , games and bounce houses. There will also be concessions and a food truck for purchase of foods. Activ...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
  Nice 5 acres suitable for Commercial use in the hottest growing area of Collin County! Wylie Texas is the place to bring your business and raise your family. Close to 190 Interstate, a brand new movie theatre, a new Kroger strip center, new city offices with a recreation center, new retail center across the street next to a 7-11 and near Lake Lavon!!! Within walking distance to New Wylie Municipal Complex.  Construction on Country Club widening to 6 lanes with sidewalks is complete! Located on Country Club (FM1378) with 264 of frontage. Directions: From FM544 go north past light at Brown St. Property on the left across from Cox Flooring. Sign on property.  Give us a call ,we can meet you there or send you the survey!
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By Teral McDowell
(Referral Patners LLC)
Wylie, TX presently has 2 high schools, Wylie and Wylie East. As the community continues to grow and expand there may be a 3rd high school in the future. For now the competition is fierce between the 2 high schools. Friday night at the Wylie stadium located just behind Wylie High the Wylie Pirates battled it out with Wylie East Raiders. It was a close game but Wylie East Raiders came up with the win. The final score was Wylie East Raiders, 35 and Wylie Pirates, 28. Are you considering moving to the Wylie ISD area? There's much to see and learn about Wylie, TX. For more information you can contact me by email or find Homes for sale in the Wylie School District here.   Wylie - the city between the lakes!
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
  What are the steps to short sale my home?   This is a very common question with a lengthy answer! Don't let this deter you from short selling your home if you have a financial hardship. I will walk you through the process and keep a detailed timeline for you.       Eligibility Requirements: To successfully complete a short sale under the FHA short sale program, you must meet the following requirements: You cannot list the property with or sell it to anyone with whom they are related or have a close personal or business relationship.  In legal terms, it must be an "arm's-length" transaction. Your mortgage must be in default, on the date the short sale transaction closes. If you have additional liens against the property it must be released. A lien holder who demands a payment to releas...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
  If your goal to purchase a home or refinance your mortgage using your VA Home Loan Rates in Wylie Texas entitlement, the interest rate you can get is a huge factor in determining the lender you choose to work with as well as what your payment will be.   The market can be volatile at times, and Wylie TX VA Loan Rates can change daily, and sometimes even fluctuate during the course of a single day.   So why is this, and what determines what interest rates are?   All home loan products are secured by mortgage bonds, or securities  that are traded daily on wall street like stocks. Bonds are the investment instruments that backs mortgage, including VA Loan products. Mortgage bonds are also called mortgage backed securities.   Mortgage backed securities are just like the stock market in tha...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
  How do I explain a Reverse Mortgage to my parents? I hope this information can help you with this question! Click on the bottom link too for more information from the Housing of Urban Development. You can also contact a mortgage lender for specific questions.   I just left the Collin County Association Realtor meeting. The speaker discussed the HECM for Home Purchase going to the voters on November 5th, 2013. It is a bill, if passed, will allow seniors 62 and over to use the proceeds from the sale of their home for a down payment on a new home,  then allow a reverse mortgage loan to pay for the rest of the home!    What is a reverse mortgage loan?   A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. The equity that y...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
Homes Sales Market Report for Wylie Texas 75098 Overall the July 2013 Sales are better than last year! New Listings were high in July 2013 but the Inventory was higher this time last year. 90 + more homes to chose from than this year!   If you are considering selling your home, NOW is the time. With low inventory buyers are scrambling to find a place to live. Price it right and you will sell your home in an average of 31 days! Call me for a Comprehensive Market Analysis (CMA) of your home or you can go to my website and sign up for a FREE CMA!
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 09/14/2013 For more photos click here 2-5pm Guarded Entry Tell guard you are attending the Open House 94 SEIS LAGOS TRAIL WYLIE, TX 75098 Make memories in this gorgeous home! .9 Acre can be all yours with 4 car garage and 2 car porte-cochere! Wylie Schools! Lake Lavon view from upstairs, Granite Kitchen, Wrought Iron, Study, Hardwoods. Luxurious master suite is downstairs with his & her closets, jetted tub, travertine flooring, tiled shower, his & her vanities &  door to backyard! Mother in law area or second living downstairs too! Home has 4.5 bathrooms and TWO utility rooms! Amazing. Must see this one in person, come on by !
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
   How soon can I buy another home if I sold a home in a Short Sale? In a short sale, the lender approves the sale of a house to a new buyer but typically receives less than the balance owed. This is a very good question asked to me ALL the time. There were recently changes in policy that will allow the wait time period for purchasing another home after a short sale significantly shorter: Fannie Mae: you may be able to qualify for a mortgage in as little as two years FHA:  in as little as a year after losing your home instead of the current three years. You will need to show that your delinquency problem was caused by a 
20 percent or greater drop in income that continued for at least six months, and that you are now back to work, paying bills on time and earning enough to qualify for a...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Wylie Texas Home Sales were down 6% in June 2013 over the same month last year with 105 homes selling this month! So far this year, overall home sales were at 501 homes sold, a 7% change from this time last year. New Wylie Texas Real Estate listings changed 19% for the same period last year with 131 homes listed this month. So far this year, overall home listings underwent a 2% change with 679 homes listed. Current listings pending sale this month underwent a change of 23%, with 119 homes contracted. All listings under contract for the year to date experienced a change of 12.5%, with 587 homes under contract for this month. Click here for the full report.. Wylie Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes, automatically emailed to yo...
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By Tracy Lee Parker, Buy*Sell*Rent
(RE/MAX DFW Associates)
Open House for 5000+ Sq Foot Home in Wylie Texas Sat 08/31/13 11am-2pm Stop by and see this prestigious home!  HUGE Grand Home in prestigious Country Ridge ! What a place to grow with your family!  6 bedroom 6 bath, 2 living, 2 dining, study, game & media rooms! Austin Stone front elevation, rounded iron staircase, soaring windows & ceilings, art niches, large gourmet kitchen, granite Counter-tops, extra serving bar, intercom system, gas Fireplace logs & more! Welcome to your castle with sparkling playpool! WYLIE SCHOOLS!  Close to new shopping center and 12 theatre Movies!
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
Welcome Home Wylie, Texas Welcome home...to Wylie, Texas. Wylie, Texas is a city worth taking a look at if you are searching for a new place to call home.Wylie, Texas has a population of 41,427 as of the 2010 census. What’s interesting is Wylie has grown 174%, yes, 174% since the 2000 census. The population in 2000 was 15,132. So Wylie is a growing city with a small town feel. The city itself was incorporated in 1887 and was named after Colonel W. D. Wylie, a Santa Fe Railroad official and Civil War veteran. Mostly in Collin County, Wylie now has branched out in Dallas and Rockwall counties also. Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard are both in close vicinity. A couple more interesting tidbits about Wylie’s history is that onions were the town’s cash crop in the 1930’s and 40’s. “Wide Awake ...
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