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The NAR released their November numbers for existing home sales... (keep in mind, these numbers reflect October's Sales Reports)
Looking for some good "Ipad reading"? - The Texas A&M Real Estate Center - I've said it before.... when these guys speak on TX Real Estate, even the "experts" listen! Great info for any one interested in TX growth, economy, & housing projections from nationally recognized gurus.
Here is their 2014 Economic & House Forecast (presented on 10/16/2013) - be sure to check out page 25 to see the Projected Growth by County!
Each year Realtor.com tracks the most searched zip codes in the nation... every year North TX commands a spot or two. This year, Realtor.com's list of top 5 zip codes counts McKinney TX as number 2!
Named by CNN's Money magazine in 2012 as a Best Place to Live in America (for the 3rd time), and the seat of government for Collin County... McKinney's popularity is no secret. Lightly rolling terrain, mature trees, extensive green-spaces, parks, & the award winning Heard Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary certainly help make McKinney Unique by Nature.
You can view the list full & article here. With all that McKinney has to offer, the city's recognition is very well deserved.
I remember when Frisco, TX was the place people went bird hunting. It was a few small communities and a hodge-podge of ranches; one famous and a few infamous..... When I moved here from Plano the population was around 28,000 - when the EDC was formed the population was about 6,000!
Everyone knows Frisco's growth has been record breaking, but is our potential fully realized?
Having attended a development round-table earlier this week, I am delighted to share a few "Frisco Facts," of which I was reminded or only just learned:
Congratulations to both Frisco & McKinney! Seems the rest of the nation is learning what we already know...
Movoto.com conducted a recent study of the top 100 Mid-Sized cities based upon Cost of Living, Unemployment Rate, Median Income, Crime Rating, School Quality, & Number of Homes for Sale per Capita.
The Top Ten:
How did the competition stack up? - view the article here
The National Association of REALTORs (NAR) just released their Existing Sales number for August 2013.
The graphic below certainly paints a rosier picture than the last few years... however, there is still justified growing concern over the long term trends - market & political uncertainties... interest rate concerns... lending practice changes coming in Jan... Fannie & Freddie' viability... increases in FHA costs & mortgage insurance... - The only constant in Real Estate is Change!
Have questions or wish to discuss what may be the right time for You & your Family? Considering what may work for your goals?
- feel free to give me a call - Christie Cannon 469-951-9588
What do they all mean?... for anyone not yet acquainted with The Real Estate Center of Texas A&M; they do an amazing job of making complex assessments easy to understand.
We never miss an opportunity to see what these nationally recognized experts have to say.... & one thing they continue to repeat is Growth, Growth, Growth.
Their June Real Estate Outlook (presented to the Dallas-Fort Worth IFMA is available here!
Stay tuned or give me a call to see how we look locally!
- Christie Cannon - 469-951-9588
Christie Cannon was once again chosen by D Magazine for their Best Real Estate Agent list in 2013. Christie Cannon & Kevin Cannon were also chosen as a D Magazine Top Residential Real Estate Producers.
We would also like to congratulate Sandy Stewart - Lead Buyers Agent for the Christie Cannon Team, who was also again chosen for this prestigious award!
We owe a special "thank you" to the Real Estate Community for their recognition & most importantly, to our clients. We appreciated your support & confidence!
Christie Cannon's D Magazine article can be viewed here at D Magazine.
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