Danelle Krupa, Realtor with SWR Group at Keller Williams

07/17/2021

Another weekend, another open house! Come on out, these 🏡 don't last long!!! 🤝

07/11/2021

It's a Sunny Sunday! If you're looking for a new home, come on out to see this beautiful, updated place today.

04/26/2021

Spring is in the air, here are some tips for getting your home in tip top shape!

03/29/2021

BREAKING NEWS: What the Moratorium Means for You

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today that it is extending its nationwide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021.

The order was put into place Sept. 4, 2020, but has been challenged in court across numerous states and localities in the months since. In addition to the court challenges, the National Association of REALTORS® has fought successfully for federal rental assistance—and will continue to advocate to ensure the moratorium doesn’t lead to a spiraling crisis for housing providers and tenants.

“NAR helped secured $25 billion in 2020 and another $21.55 billion earlier this month in federal rental assistance funding, which can be paid directly to property owners,” says Shannon McGahn, chief advocacy officer of NAR. “This was critical to averting a multifamily real estate crisis, as many of our nation’s housing providers are mom-and-pop operations. Our focus now turns to ensuring there is not just enough funding but also a smooth implementation of rental assistance while the various challenges to eviction bans work their way through the courts.”

Under the terms of the CDC order, residents must declare that they have pursued all appropriate government assistance; met certain income and employment requirements; and are using best efforts to make timely partial payments, among other qualifications. Today’s announcement expands the order to include people “who are confirmed to have, who have been exposed to, or who might have been exposed to COVID-19 and take reasonable precautions to spread the disease.”

Covered persons must now provide their housing provider with a copy of a signed declaration form stating that they meet the requirements to be a “covered person.”

As with previous CDC orders, property owners may still evict tenants due to criminal activity, damaging property, or for violating other contractual obligations.

“Rental assistance averted two crises—one for mom-and-pop property owners who did not have a reprieve from their bills and relied on their rental income and one for tenants who would have been responsible for months of back rent when the eviction moratoriums expired,” McGahn says. “We must continue to look for ways to protect tenants and property owners from further financial turmoil while ensuring housing in America remains safe and stable for decades to come.”

See all NAR resources related to COVID-19 at nar.realtor/coronavirus.

02/20/2021

Home Décor to Look Out For in 2021 :

Even with 2020 in the rear-view mirror, it's fair to assume we'll still be spending a good amount of time at home in early 2021. Here's a roundup of popular décor and design trends to keep in mind if you plan to redecorate this year, so you can nest with the best.

Comfort and Functionality
2020 was a year when most of us spent more time at home than ever before. Not only were we confined to our homes during our free time, but our homes also became our gyms, our schools and daycares, and (if we were lucky) our offices. All of these new demands have made comfort and functionality top priorities in home design.

Unused guest rooms and formal living rooms have been given more useful purposes. Home offices have gone from makeshift setups to more permanent work stations. The rise in popularity of overstuffed living room furniture signals that consumers are focused on actually relaxing in their living spaces. Furniture sellers are also seeing high demand for partitions and room dividers, as people look to subdivide their limited free space.

Lighter Wood
Inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian and Japanese design (that's "Japandi" for the uninitiated), lighter wood will be a popular choice in 2021. From furniture to flooring, blonde and light oak woods make spaces feel bright, open, and modern - even if your other décor is more traditional.

Not your Grandma's Wallpaper - Grandmillennial
Consider "Grandmillennial" design to be the wild-child cousin of buttoned-up "Japandi" minimalism. Imagine the comforting traditional styles of your grandparents' home but with trendy updates. Colorful wallpaper, rehabbed antiques, and busy patterns on furniture and rugs are making a comeback with people tired of minimalism.

While these trends are no doubt driven by nostalgia and warmth, sustainability is an added factor. Antique furniture and home goods are available in abundance at affordable prices and were manufactured at a time when products were built to last. Since you're not shopping at a big box store, your décor is also sure to be unique.

Neutrals are no Longer the Default
For years, neutral gray, beige, and white were the go-to paint colors for walls and cabinets. Now, bold blues and greens are rising in popularity, and that's not just limited to accent walls. Expect to see splashes of color covering entire rooms and cabinetry in 2021, as consumers try to recreate the colorful environs of restaurants and hotels in their own homes.

02/09/2021

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2019/02/01/developer-hopes-mixed-use-project-south-of-downtown-dallas-will-be-sogood-for-the-area/

Exciting project in the works south of downtown Dallas!

Developers plan to turn a vacant chicken plant south of downtown into a centerpiece for an entire new neighborhood.Mike Hoque's plan for the...

02/08/2021

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Thanks Emmanuel Acho ... you nailed it ... we had to pivot so you can visit 😁🏘👍

“How realtors be giving virtual tours of the home: https://t.co/VqazUT1Vq9”

02/06/2021

It's more important than ever to have your finances in order and get pre-approved. I can help so you can find that perfect home!

First-time buyers are facing a supercharged housing market, with record-high prices, low mortgage rates, and a historic inventory shortage.

02/05/2021

Owning or r..atting 😉 I know what I would choose! 🏠🏡🏘

Reason #117 why owning is better than renting.

02/02/2021

02/02/2021

Consumer Protection Notice ... Know Your Rights!