Plano, Texas: A Top Ranking City

#5 – Cities with highest median household income and median resident age less than 35

#12 – Cities with newest houses

#28 – Cities with Highest median household income

#36- Cities with biggest houses

#41 – Best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents)

#58 – Cities with lowest ratio of media house value to median household income

#70- Fastest growing cities from 2000-2008

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Dallas Low Temperatures: Picture Proof

The freezing temperatures in Dallas left a cool sight: see this picture of a  frozen water fountain!

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Purchasing an Overseas Home

A majority of us have dreamt of owning an overseas home at home point in time.  Owning a home overseas represents a different way of life, in a sun drenched tropical location that is teaming with activities and plenty of things to see.  

If you have been considering buying a home in a foreign land, there are some things you should be aware of.

Always keep in mind that real estate.  Not all countries have the same real estate economy, which makes it in your best interest to look into the economy before you buy a home.  

Legal systems are also something you should be aware of as well.  Different countries do things differently, which is why you will need to look into the different legal systems before you decide on a property. 

If you are buying your to use it as a vacation or holiday home, pay attention to the accessibility factor.  If your property is hard to reach by automobile or plane, it will decrease in value and popularity over time.  On the other hand, if your property is easy to access, it will be great for you and anyone else you decide to rent the property out to.

To ensure the process goes as smooth as possible, you can enlist the services of a real estate agent.  Even though you may be buying an overseas home, a real estate agent will know the area and can answer any questions you may have, or locate the answers for you.

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Dallas Snow Day: School Closures

Allen ISD has said it will open at regular scheduled times tomorrow morning- Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

Safe travels to all.
  

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

New Years Resolution: Prepare Your Home

The holidays are over, but now we face cold mornings with icy windows. The winter season is here, and  with temperatures said to be in the 30s for the coming week you will want to make sure your house is prepared for the harsher temperatures.

1. Check all window and door seals. Make sure there is no air flow, letting the cold air in and warm air escape.  If there is a draft, the local hardware store sells seals for under $10 that you peel off and stick to the frame. A quick fix to save on your energy bill.

2. Make sure your fireplace is in working condition. Cleaned, free of debris, and wood ready to go. This will keep you from hustling around looking for cleaning tools and available wood in the bitter wind.

3. Protect your pipes. This is perhaps the most important and causes many headaches in winter months. Bursting pipes can leave flooding, water damage, hundreds of dollars and hours of frustrating.  When temperatures are approaching freezing, set all your faucets to a slow drip to let the water continue to flow through and prevent the pipes from bursting.

If you have any pipes that are exposed (this would typically be near a water hose spicet), add a insulating layer to them to protect them from the weather. These can be found for under $10 at the local hardware.

Protect yourself from frustrations in the new year!  Bundle up and enjoy the cold months. Sprint will be here before you know it.

Janus Real Estate Group *    Heather Anderson *    972-765-3773