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Looking to Upgrade Your Current Home? Now’s the Time to Move-Up!

Friday, April 12, 2019
by Christie Cannon

In every area of the country, homes that are priced at the top 25% of the price range for that area are considered to be Premium Homes. In today’s real estate market there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners who want to upgrade from their current house and move-up to a premium home.

Much of the demand for housing over the past couple years has come from first-time buyers looking for their starter home, which means that many of the more expensive homes that have been listed for sale have not seen as much interest.

This mismatch in demand and inventory has created a Buyer’s Market in the luxury and premium home markets according to the ILHM’s latest Luxury Report. For the purpose of the report, a luxury home is defined as one that costs $1 million or more.

“A Buyer’s Market indicates that buyers have greater control over the price point. This market type is demonstrated by a substantial number of homes on the market and few sales, suggesting demand for residential properties is slow for that market and/or price point.”

The authors of the report were quick to point out that the current conditions at the higher end of the market are no cause for concern,

“While luxury homes may take longer to sell than in previous years, the slower pace, increased inventory levels and larger differences between list and sold prices, represent a normalization of the market, not a downturn.”

Luxury can mean different things to different people. It could mean a secluded home with a ton of property for privacy to one person, or a penthouse in the center of it all for someone else. Knowing what characteristics you are looking for in a premium home and what luxury means to you will help your agent find your dream home.

Bottom Line

If you are debating upgrading your current house to a premium or luxury home, now is the time!

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3 Graphs on Today's Real Estate Market

Monday, April 8, 2019
by Christie Cannon

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Market

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market | MyKCM
 

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices!

The best way to show what’s really going on in today’s real estate market is to go straight to the data! We put together the following three graphs along with a quote from Chief Economists that have their finger on the pulse of what each graph illustrates.

Interest Rates:

“The real estate market is thawing in response to the sustained decline in mortgage rates and rebound in consumer confidence – two of the most important drivers of home sales. Rising sales demand coupled with more inventory than previous spring seasons suggests that the housing market is in the early stages of regaining momentum.” - Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market | Keeping Current Matters

Income:

"A powerful combination of lower mortgage rates, more inventory, rising income and higher consumer confidence is driving the sales rebound." - Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market | Keeping Current Matters

Home Prices:

“Price growth has been too strong for several years, fueled in part by abnormally low interest rates. A mild deceleration in home sales and Home Price Index growth is actually healthy, because it will calm excessive price growth — which has pushed many markets, particularly in the West, into overvalued territory.” – Ralph DeFranco, Global Chief Economist at Arch Capital Services Inc.

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market | Keeping Current Matters

Bottom Line

These three graphs indicate good news for the spring housing market! Interest rates are low, income is rising, and home prices have experienced mild deceleration over the last 9 months. If you are considering buying a home or selling your house, let’s get together to chat about our market!

 

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Spring Maintenance Checklist

Saturday, April 6, 2019
by Christie Cannon

Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist 

Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM
 

Some Highlights:

  • Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC!
  • Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year.
  • Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can help!
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Joggin for the Frogmen - Charity 5K Run - May 4th

Sunday, March 31, 2019
by Kevin Cannon

Join Joggin' for the Frogmen on May 4th at The Tribute in The Colony to help support an amazing cause!

"Inspired by US Navy SEALs (Frogmen), the Navy SEAL Foundation’s Joggin’ for Frogmen Race Series brings communities and families together to jog in honor of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families."

As a veteran of the US Army, I have seen first hand the overwhelming burden the past two decades have placed on our veteran community, & in particular members of Special Operations Forces.  Events such as Joggin' for the Frogmen offer critical support to families & survivors; & brings awareness to the heavy toll our recent wars have created in the SOF Community. 

Regardless of your skill or fitness level, from Tadpoles to Triatheletes, we hope you will show your support & makes this event a success!

Race info can be found here:

https://www.jogginforfrogmen.com/friscotx/

RACE DATE & TIME

MAY 4TH, 2019

6:30am – 7:30am – Race morning registration and packet pick ups
7:45am – Opening Ceremonies
8:00am – 5k race start
10:00am – Tadpole Trot
10:15am – Awards Ceremony

 

 

 

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Hot markets: L.A. and DFW will be the places to buy property in 2019

Friday, March 22, 2019
by Christie Cannon
 
Dallas-Fort Worth is again near the top of a shopping list for commercial property investors — behind only Los Angeles in a new survey. For the third year in a row, commercial real estate firm CBRE ranked D-FW second nationally in its survey of property investors. Houston also made the top 10.

Investors said industrial and warehouse buildings and apartments were their most targeted properties for 2019.
 

 

"We are seeing unprecedented investor interest for industrial and logistics properties in Dallas-Fort Worth coming not only from U.S. investors but also global capital from Asia, primarily Singapore, Europe, and the Middle East," Randy Baird, CBRE executive vice president of Industrial & Logistics, said in the report. "D-FW is capturing the interest of all forms of capital because we are at a central point in the U.S. supply chain, we have a pro-business environment with a low cost of doing business, and we have nation-leading population growth. 
"Investors are attracted not only by the current market fundamentals, which are stronger than ever but by the long-term view that D-FW and Texas as a whole will continue to outpace the country in population and job growth, translating to long-term asset appreciation.  "Only 1 in 10 of the investors CBRE polled said they planned to acquire office buildings this year. And only 9 percent said they were shopping for retail properties.  While 98 percent of the real estate industry execs CBRE surveyed said they planned to make property acquisitions this year, more investors indicated they would be more cautious in their buys."Pricing is at or near the previous peak for most asset types in prime locations, so investors are seeking yield in secondary markets and alternative asset types," said Chris Ludeman, Global President of Capital Markets for CBRE.  CBRE surveyed investors in November and December for the annual report. 
 After Los Angeles and D-FW, the real estate markets that investors are most hot on are Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Atlanta.  When asked to list their top concerns for the real estate market this year, investors most often mentioned a global economic shock, rising interest rates and a property price bubble.  CBRE's annual investor poll is just the latest industry snapshot in which D-FW won high marks. Last fall, the Urban Land Institute and PriceWaterhouse Coopers identified D-FW as the top market for 2019 real estate investment and development activity.
 
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Homeownership is Cornerstone of American Dream

Thursday, March 14, 2019
by Christie Cannon

Homeownership is a Cornerstone of the American Dream

Homeownership is a Cornerstone of the American Dream |MyKCM

“The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.”

The famous quote attributed to Mark Twain can apply to homeownership in the United States today. During the housing bubble of the last decade, the homeownership rate soared to over sixty-nine percent. After the crash, that percentage continued to fall for the next ten years.

That led to speculation that homeownership was no longer seen as a major component of the American Dream. That belief became so widespread that the term “renters’ society” began to be used by some to define American consumers.

However, the latest report by the Census Bureau on homeownership shows that over the last two years, the percentage of homeowners has increased in each of the last eight quarters.

Homeownership is a Cornerstone of the American Dream |MyKCM

Going forward…

It appears the homeownership rate will continue to increase.

The 2019 Aspiring Home Buyers Profile recently released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that 84% of non-owners want to own a home in the future. That percentage increased from 73% earlier last year.

Bottom Line

In the United States, the concept of homeownership as part of the American Dream is very much alive and well.

 

To discuss if homeownership fits into our family & financial plan, contact one of our agents at 469-951-9588

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Weekend Happenings - The District Concert Series

Thursday, October 4, 2018
by Christie Cannon

Weekend Happenings - The District Concert Series

The Christie Cannon Team is once again proud to sponsor the District Concert Series located at the brand new Restaurant District at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, TX. Bring your entire family out for a night of food, music & fun! This year the District Concert Series will be held Friday & Saturday nights during the month of October.  This weekend come check out Big Little Town & Beatlemania64.

 

Friday, October 5th: Dallas' own tribute to the hottest band on the country charts today: Big Little Town, has paralleled the group in an unprecedented way. Covering all of their songs, in perfect harmony.

 

Saturday, October 6th: Beatlemania64 presents a live multimedia musical journey through the life and times of the world's most celebrated band, The Beatles. The cover band performs hits from the vast anthology of Beatles classics.

 

Pick up delicious takeout and picnic on the patio or take in the festivities from the new restaurants' outdoor dining tables.  Get a roll-up picnic blanket with takeout from one of the new restaurants in The District - Knife, Mexican Bar Company, Terra Mediterranean, Whistle Britches or Ascension, while supplies last!

 

 

This is a family friendly event and we can’t wait to see everyone out there!  Stop by our tent, say HI and get some treats!!

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

 

 
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Oldest Home in Plano TX Moves Locations!

Friday, September 28, 2018
by Christie Cannon

Love your home, but not your location?  Check out what happened when Plano's oldest home was facing destruction.  

Built in 1861, the Collinwood House, was moved to Haggard Farm last week to protect the home's future.  The City of Plano purchased the home's previous location with the intent of turning the Collinwood Farm into a city park.  After a city bond intended to restore the property was declined by voters last year, the property was facing likely destruction.  The home was purchased by one of Plano's founding families, the Haggards, whose plan is to restore the property the frontier property 

Construction on the Windhaven Meadows park has already begun. 

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Interest Rate Changes can Cost Huge!

Sunday, March 18, 2018
by Christie Cannon

The Cost of Waiting to Purchase on Interest Rates

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019.
  • The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
  • Rates are still low right now. Don’t wait until rates hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!

If you are looking to find out more information about the local North Dallas Real Estate Market, please give us a call.  We would be delighted to answer your real estate questions.  Likewise, we would be happy to refer a quality local lender to answer your mortgage questions!

Christie Cannon | Keller Williams Frisco | 469-951-9588

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Green Meadows in Celina TX

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
by Christie Cannon

Celina TX's explosive growth is expected to continue well past 2016 with one of their latest large master planned communities with Green Meadows.  This latest 1,400 acre community by Tomlin Investments is expected to be over 4,500 single-family homes once completed.  Amenities are planned to include multiple swimming pools, community gardens, dog park, playgrounds, walking trails, sand lot volleyball courts, a massive outdoor grilling area with a fire pit, a $4.5m amenity center, and even an in-community day-care (expected to arriving in phase III). 

Dallas Morning News reported the developer as expecting to be approximately 90 days from starting.  Dan Tomlim (of Tomlin Investments) offered to Steve Brown of DMN that while builders have not yet been expected, they are forecasting a target starting price of about $350K.  

The community boasts a premium location approximately 10 miles north of 121 fronting Legacy Rd, just west of the Tollway & south of the expanding Collin County Outer-Loop. 

Additional concept plans can be found here!


CHRISTIE CANNON  REALTOR

The Christie Cannon Team

Keller Williams Frisco

469.951.9588: Mobile

www.ChristieCannon.com

 

Voted as one of the BEST Realtors in D Magazine for 2010-2016

Voted as a Five Star Professional 2012-2016 Texas Monthly Magazine

Name among America's Best Real Estate Agents by Real Trends Magazine

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

#1 Keller Williams Agent 2011-2015

Top 100 Agents in the Nation / KW

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