Monday, November 24, 2008

Santa, Reindeers 2008 Yard Decorating Contest Theme

Some homes put on a holiday light show. File Photo


Before you know it, Santa will be here delivering gifts to good boys and girls!

In anticipation of his arrival, the Keller Parks and Recreation is sponsoring its yard decorating contest. But you’d better hurry, the deadline to enter is closer than you think. This year’s theme is "Santa and his Reindeers."

Join in the holiday spirit and trim your yard, house or business with lights and holiday décor.

All entries must be received by the Keller Parks and Recreation Department by Friday, Nov. 28. Judging will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and participants need to have their lights on by 5:30 p.m.

Entries may be in the House, Street, Subdivision, or Business categories.

First-, Second- and Third-Place winners in each division and Best in Theme will have a sign posted in their yard, and will be listed in The Keller Citizen.

For more information, stop by the Keller Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at Keller Town Center, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, or call 817-743-4050.

Information provided by DeAnna Beseda, special events coordinator, Keller Parks and Recreation.
Santa, Reindeers 2008 Yard Decorating Contest Theme

Some homes put on a holiday light show. File Photo


Before you know it, Santa will be here delivering gifts to good boys and girls!

In anticipation of his arrival, the Keller Parks and Recreation is sponsoring its yard decorating contest. But you’d better hurry, the deadline to enter is closer than you think. This year’s theme is "Santa and his Reindeers."

Join in the holiday spirit and trim your yard, house or business with lights and holiday décor.

All entries must be received by the Keller Parks and Recreation Department by Friday, Nov. 28. Judging will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and participants need to have their lights on by 5:30 p.m.

Entries may be in the House, Street, Subdivision, or Business categories.

First-, Second- and Third-Place winners in each division and Best in Theme will have a sign posted in their yard, and will be listed in The Keller Citizen.

For more information, stop by the Keller Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices at Keller Town Center, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, or call 817-743-4050.

Information provided by DeAnna Beseda, special events coordinator, Keller Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Dates to Remember

Holiday Happenings in the area.....

Nov. 14 - Jan. 3 - ICE! and Lone Star Christmas (Grapevine)

Nov. 22 - Jan. 4 - The Trains at North Park (Dallas)

Nov. 28 - Jan. 4 - Holiday in the Park (Six Flags in Arlington)

Saturday, Nov. 22 - 3:00 to 9:00 pm

Home For the Holidays (Southlake Town Square)

Tree lighting at 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 22 - 24 - www.SouthlakeFestivalofTrees.com

Friday, Nov. 28 - FW Sundance Square

2:00 to 5:30 pm - Holiday Fun Zone

6:00 to 8:00 pm - Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting

Nov. 29 - Dec. 21 - Snowflakes, Sugarplums, and SANTA! (Fort Worth)

Saturday, Nov. 29 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Hurst Annual Tree Lighting Spectacular

Monday, Dec. 1 - 7:00 pm

Historic downtown Grapevine Carol of Lights

Thursday, Dec. 4 - 7:00 pm

Historic downtown Grapevine Parade of Lights

Friday, Dec. 5 - 6:00 to 9:30 pm

Holly Days at Keller Town Center

Saturday, Dec. 6 - 10:00 am

Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade Dallas

Saturday, Dec. 6 - 4:00 to 8:00 pm

NRH Night of Holiday Magic at NRH20 Family Waterpark

Saturday, Dec. 6 - dusk

Twinkle Light Parade on Grapevine Lake

Happy Holidays!!!

Monday, November 17, 2008

How is The Real Estate Market In Keller?

Market Absorption Rate

Closed Transactions in Past

12 Months = 757
6 Months = 386
3 Months = 130

Average Homes Sold Per Month

12 months = 63.08333333
6 months = 64.33333333
12 months = 43.33333333

Current Active on MLS
12 months = 456
6 months = 456
3 months = 456

Months Supply on Market
12 months = 7.23
6 months = 7.09
3 months = 10.53

This means it is a BUYERS MARKET and a seller has 14.27% of chance in selling a home in the next 90 days.


This is based on single family residential homes
in the same area over the past 12 months trend

If you would like to list or buy a house and would like for me to work up a more detailed spreasheet on a specific subdivision, please contact me joana@soldteam.net


In the last 6 months:

Number of Properties for Sale : 149
Average List Price per SqFt : $123.75

Number of Properties Sold : 250
Average Sales Price per SqFt : $102.48

Number of Cancelled Properties : 41
Average List Price per SqFt : $135.38

Number of Properties with Expired Listings : 31
Average List Price per SqFt : $135.24

Number of Properties in Option : 3
Average List Price per SqFt : $97.26

Number of Properties with Closing Pending: 18
Average List Price per SqFt : $96.35

Number of Properties Withdrawn from the Market: 1
Average List Price per SqFt : $94.60

Number of Properties Temporarily Out Of Market: 6
Average List Price per SqFt : $122.25


Disclaimer:

Information deemed RELIABLE but not GUARANTEED
Copyright: © NTREIS 2008 All Rights Reserved


THIS IS AN OPINION OF VALUE OR COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS AND SHOULD NOT BE
CONSIDERED AN APPRAISAL. In making any decision that relies upon my work, you should know
that I have not followed the guidelines for development of an appraisal or analysis contained in
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Foreclosure Prevention

The two secondary-mortgage-market companies are well aware of the market pain and are taking a number of steps to provide relief, particularly to prevent foreclosures.

Among other things, Freddie Mac is allowing lenders to modify their at-risk loans into 40-year, lower interest-rate mortgages and to reduce borrowers' burdens by permitting them to roll up to six months of missed payments into what amounts to an unsecured second loan. The two companies are also ramping up their staff and adjusting compensation so their internal structure better matches the size and complexity of the processing demand they face.

What’s more, to help facilitate short sales, Lockhart’s agency will be releasing a large-scale, streamlined, standardized process for expediting short sales, which he said will give lenders flexibility and tools like principal forbearance that they can’t easily use right now.

But Lockhart made it clear that the bulk of the problem isn’t with Fannie and Freddie loans, but debt in what the financial services industry calls private-label securities, the Wall Street loans, many of them subprime, that are held by investors all over the world.

The streamlined short sale process his agency will be announcing soon—he didn’t give a time line—could go a long way to focusing the minds of lenders on the problem. But ultimately the problem won’t go way until interest rates come down, buyers start streaming back into the market again, and prices firm up, he suggested.

—Robert Freedman
Realtor Magazine

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

KISD High School Tennis and Volleyball Playoff Information

October 29, 2008
Dear Keller ISD Parents and Patrons,
Keller High Team Tennis are the 5-5A District Champs

Keller High Team Tennis - Regional 1 5-A Tournament
Abilene, Texas
Match location to be determined (Regional Headquarters: Rose Park Tennis Center, 810 Portland Ave.)
Matches begin Friday, October 31st at 8:30 a.m.
Play will resume on Saturday, November 1st

Keller High School Volleyball tied for second in the 5-5A District Volleyball District

They will play bi-district competition:
Keller High School vs Coppell High School
Grand Prairie High School Turner Gym
101 High School Drive, Grand Prairie, 75050
Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Students
Central High School Volleyball tied for second with Keller High School but will play in the third place position.

They will play bi-district competition:
Central High School vs Flower Mound Marcus
Denton Guyer High School
7501 Teasley Lane, Denton, Tx 76214
Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m
Admission: $5.00 Adults, $3:00 Student

Thank you for your support!


Keller ISD Department of Communications



email: e-news@kellerisd.net
phone: 817-744-1000
web: http://www.kellerisd.net

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Mortgage Loans

URGENT!! Dont let the media spook you!! You do not have to have 20% down to obtain a home loan, we are financing people with a minimum of 3% down and even 0% down on special programs and areas. Right now is the perfect time to buy a home, it is the largest investment you and your family will make. if you do not own a home or are interested in moving to a new one please call us. We can find a program that will best suit your needs.

by:
Silver Oak Mortgage
Lisa Warren
Branch Manager
751 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100
Southlake, TX 76092
office 817-410-2518
fax 817-410-2519