Fort Worth TX Mitchell Group Real Estate Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Jason Mitchell - your professional Keller Williams Real Estate Agent.
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Your Latest Market Update
February 04, 2020 19:12 VideoHere’s what you need to know about how the 2019 market performed and what experts are saying about 2020. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Today we’re discussing the 2019 annual housing report as released by the Metrotex Association of Realtors. In 2019, we saw the median sales price continue to rise, ending the year up 3.2% from 2018 at $273,500. Also strengthening our market was an increase in active listings, up 1...
How to Sell This Spring
January 07, 2020 22:13 VideoHere are the three tips you must focus on to sell your home this spring. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS I often speak with homeowners who are thinking about making a move but don’t know where to start. If this predicament sounds familiar, the first thing you must do is meet with an agent as soon as possible to develop a game plan. Once you meet with an agent, there are three steps you need to take: 1. Determine ...
The Latest Updates to Our Real Estate Market
October 17, 2019 16:52Get familiar with the latest numbers in our real estate market today. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Here is your autumn 2019 market update: Let’s dive right into the numbers: Last month, new listings were down 1.2% across the board, while inventory grew 1.8%. This is mainly due to the 9.2% decrease in pending sales last month. These numbers demonstrate that the market is starting to shift away from that solid sell...
The Past, Present, & Future of Our Local Market
September 03, 2019 17:18 image/pngWhat’s happening in our local market? And how have national economic developments scale played a role in that? Let’s discuss. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Today I’m here to quickly update you on the current state of our Dallas-Fort Worth market. Before we talk local market numbers, I’d like to go over a few relevant points about our economy at the national level. This past July, U.S. economic expansion dating ba...
The Current State of the DFW Real Estate Market
July 01, 2019 17:28 image/jpegWhat does the DFW real estate market look like right now? Keep reading to find out. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently from a lot of you about the current state of our real estate market. There are four key factors that do a pretty good job at explaining where we’ve been and where we’re headed: 1. Active listings. So far, we’ve had an average of just over 23,000 listings on...
What Home Improvements Bring the Greatest Resale Value?
June 04, 2019 17:54 image/jpegBefore you sell your home, you might want to make some improvements to increase its value. Here are three things that will bring you a higher sale price. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Summer is here, which means home selling season is here as well. Probably one of the most common questions I hear around this time of year is, “What should I do to my home before putting it on the market?” For all of you sellers out ...
The Latest Numbers in the Fort Worth Real Estate Market
May 14, 2019 16:53 VideoBuyers and sellers can benefit from where our real estate market is currently at. Here’s how. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS The Fort Worth housing report is finally in for March 2019. Today I just wanted to take a moment of your time to discuss the numbers and what they mean for our market going forward. The first piece of good news is that home values are up by 4.1% in the past year and the median sale price is up...
10 Tips That Will Help You Prep for Your 1st Home Purchase
April 22, 2019 13:27 VideoWe have 10 tips to share with you today that will help you prepare for your first home purchase. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS If you plan on buying your first home in the near future, here are 10 tips that will help you prepare so you find the best fit possible: 1. Check your credit. A high credit score makes it easier to qualify for a low interest rate. 2. Decide how much you want to spend. While a lender can...
The Top 5 Things Sellers Overlook
April 01, 2019 20:20Don’t forget to do these five things when selling your home! Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Today we’ll be going over the five things home sellers often overlook: 1. Staging. People forget the importance of having a home professionally staged. Though you may like the way your furniture is arranged, it may not be the best use of your home’s space or it may not showcase the great qualities of the room. 2. Curb appe...
What Questions Should You Ask at an Open House?
March 08, 2019 19:40 VideoOpen houses are not only a great opportunity to see a home up close, but they’re also a perfect time to ask some important questions. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS When going to open houses, it’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting. I get it. The home is usually beautifully staged, it smells great, and a helpful agent is there to point out all the charming details and thoughtful upgrades. H...
What’s the Key to Winning in a Multiple-Offer Situation?
February 01, 2019 20:28 VideoIn order to approach multiple-offer situations, you need to be prepared whether you’re a buyer or a seller. Here are some tips for both. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS One of the topics we get asked most frequently about is multiple offers. In the past, we were receiving multiple offers on pretty much every home that we listed. In the last few months, however, the market has slowed down and homes are taking longer t...
Ease Your Holiday Stress With These 5 Tips
December 04, 2018 19:11Just in time, today I want to provide you with a few tips to reduce your holiday stress. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Do you love the holidays? Most people do. But do you love the stress that often comes along with them? Probably not. There are ways of handling this kind of stress, so take a deep breath and follow these easy tips: 1. Skip traditional gifts in favor of money-saving alternatives. You can do this by...
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Zillow’s Zestimates for an Accurate Home Value
October 23, 2018 21:53Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s not always a good idea to rely on Zillow’s Zestimates, and today I’ll tell you why. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS It’s not always a good idea to rely on Zillow’s Zestimates to find a home’s value. Why? Zillow uses an algorithm to determine a home’s value, much like the algorithms used to assess the value of a large pool of mortgages bought and sold in the market. “ Zesti...
How Are Interest Rates Affecting the Real Estate Market?
September 14, 2018 20:39The average mortgage rate is at a seven-year high. Is this what’s behind the shift we’re seeing in the market? Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS The 30-year fixed mortgage rate currently stands at around 4.77%. That's near a seven-year high, and almost 1% higher than just a year ago. This is the result of a steady rise starting last September and ending this May. What impact is this having on the real estate market? I...
Why Should You Consider Selling Your Home in the Fall?
August 14, 2018 19:49 VideoFall is an underrated time for home sellers. Here are a few reasons why. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Sometimes it pays to go against the crowd. The real estate market is definitely at a peak during the spring and summer, but going against this trend and listing your home in the fall can have some great benefits: 1. Buyers are more serious. During the spring and summer, many buyers are more curious than actually ...
Protect Yourself Against These 3 Real Estate Scams
July 17, 2018 19:54 VideoThere are three real estate scams I’ve become aware of recently that you need to know how to protect yourself against. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS It can be a scary world out there. While the majority of people are good and honest, a few bad apples always try to take advantage of others. Unfortunately, the real estate market is no different. Today I wanted to let you know about some real estate scams I've become...
What Does Reduced Home Affordability Mean for You?
May 25, 2018 18:52 VideoHome affordability is shrinking fast. Here’s what you should do to get ahead of the curve. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Home affordability is shrinking rapidly, according to research by Arch Mortgage Insurance. In the first quarter, affordability (defined as the size of the monthly mortgage payment needed to buy a home) dropped by 5%. This was mainly due to the increase in mortgage rates. As a consequence, more ...
3 Tax Law Changes to Know
February 09, 2018 15:57 VideoWhat were the major changes made to the new tax code? I’ll break them down right here. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS As you’ve more than likely heard by now, a new tax code was placed into law at the end of 2017. But what’s new about this tax code? What impact will it have on the real estate market? There were three major changes proposed to the tax code: 1. Changing the requirements for the exclusion of gain on ...
The Mitchell Group Has a Special Holiday Message for You
December 20, 2017 15:31 VideoHappy Holidays from The Mitchell Group. The Mitchell Group would like to wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year! We want to thank you all for such a wonderful year. Your support means the world to us and we want thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please watch this short video for a special holiday message :)
5 Things Potential Homebuyers Should Know
October 12, 2017 14:54 VideoThinking about buying a home? If so, we’ve got some great tips to share. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS My name is Cara Holt, and I’m a local Realtor here in Ft. Worth. I’m often told by potential clients that they want to buy a home, but they don’t know where to start. I put together a list of five tips to help you out if you’re in the same kind of situation: 1. Select a trusted agent. You want somebody who unders...
The Latest Numbers Are in From Our Local Market
August 24, 2017 17:25 VideoIt’s time for a July 2017 market update. Let’s take a look at what has been going on in the market and how it affects you. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Right now, the Dallas/Fort Worth Real estate market is absolutely on fire. Prices have continued to rise over the course of the summer due to the lack of inventory that we’re seeing across most markets. This is also happening because of our still-low interest r...
What Does the Fed’s Recent Rate Hike Mean for the Real Estate Market?
July 18, 2017 15:46The Fed’s recent rate hike shouldn’t have any significant impact on our market. In fact, it might actually stimulate it. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS On June 14th, the Federal Reserve increased its federal funds interest rate by 0.25%. They’re also widely expected to raise rates once or twice more over the course of 2017. What does this mean for the real estate market? While any action by the Fed always garners a...
What’s the Latest Real Estate News in the 76133 Neighborhood?
May 04, 2017 16:33 VideoThe latest statistics tell us that a strong seller’s market got even stronger this year in the 76133 zip code. Here’s what that means for buyers and sellers. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS What are the latest developments in residential real estate from the 76133 zip code? The way the numbers from March 2016 compare to March of this year paint an interesting picture. In March 2016, we had 1.4 months of housing inv...
A Market Update for the TCU Area
April 17, 2017 20:07 VideoThe 76109 zip code is a great place to live for many reasons. Here are a few of them, from a real estate perspective. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Today we’re coming to you from the lovely Overton Park, right across the street from the highly coveted Tanglewood Elementary School. Our family moved here specifically because of the lovely schools, awesome park, and wonderful community. I’ve been getting some great ...
How's the Single-Family Residential Market Doing in Fort Worth?
March 22, 2017 15:41 VideoIn the last five years in our single-family residential market, inventory has shrunk, the average days on market has decreased, and prices have increased. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS Today I want to give you an update on our current market for single-family residential homes by sharing some statistics from last month and comparing them to some numbers from five years ago in February 2012. Last month, we saw the...
North Texas Real Estate Market Update
February 21, 2017 16:29Today I wanted to show you what our real estate market looks like by comparing the numbers recently posted for January 2017 to the numbers for January last year. Thinking of selling? Get a free home valuation Thinking of buying? Search all homes for sale on the MLS People are always asking me: “How is the real estate market?” So, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain what’s going on with residential real estate here in north Texas. Let’s take a look at the numbers that just recent...