Dirk Sells Homes

06/27/2024

Lewisville home for sale, $418K, 2,361 sq ft, open floorplan for living, eating and working areas. Quiet bedroom retreat upstairs. Fresh eggs everyday are possible since it comes already set up with a fabulous chicken hotel. Wonderfully convenient location close to everything you need. Open house this Sat, 10:30-12. Stop by to check it out. https://listings.foxtrotphoto.com/sites/917-orchid-dr-lewisville-tx-75067-10188164/branded?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0oN34L3EGS3OyEMvd8dXH3avY3GfTAvov5HwFplSvrkTkr_gXlvcQ46G4_aem_GilVr_oiycWh7jxNxxA5aQ

06/16/2023

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-elite/ntreis/20348976
Argyle ISD, 4 BR, 3 Bath, $649,900.

Susan Kennedy. Mobile: (972) 322-2443 | American Realty | (972) 322-2171. MLS #: 20348976. Unique beautiful property nestled among trees and hills, this home feels like it's in a state park with views of greenery, trees and blue sky. Custom built for the way people live, the home is quiet, comfortab...

03/23/2023

Enjoying Angelina's-Lake Cities Chamber networking in March.

08/02/2022

Dirk and I have been saying for years that a certain company offering a great deal for your home was actually costing you more than going on the open market. We did a detailed analysis on one house where this certain company made an offer; the seller trusted us instead and we got them $20K MORE than certain company was going to give them after all the fees. Now finally the company is being fined for its practices. After taking advantage of who knows how many people.

Excerpt from "Home economics: $62 million FTC settlement addresses Opendoor’s alleged misrepresentations to homeowners", by Leslie Fair, August 1, 2022:

“In fact, the vast majority of consumers who sold to Opendoor lost thousands compared to what they would have realized in net proceeds from selling on the market because Opendoor’s offers have been below market value on average and its costs have been significantly higher than what consumers typically pay.”

Full article:

As the old adage goes, the three rules of real estate are “location, location, location.” But according to the FTC, online real estate company Opendoor Labs pitched it

07/18/2022

Just read an article by Redfin that says 37% of Dallas area homes did a price reduction in June. One more of many indications the market is cooling and moving back to a more balanced buyer-seller scenario. We're still selling homes and helping buyers find new places, but the rules of engagement have clearly shifted.

06/29/2022

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/20097452
$649,900 gets you a beautiful home in Highland Village!

06/15/2022

Just finished doing my100th property tax protest report for 2022 FOR FREE. This year was tough for almost everyone. It was difficult finding comparable sales to support reductions below the 10% Homestead Cap for personal homes. Not much easier to find reductions for homes not covered by Homestead. I've already heard back from the first few people that were able to get the reductions I'd recommended, or something close which is still a win. Thanks to the neighbors who encouraged and supported me or shared my info. I was able to keep up with the requests and didn't die trying! Let's hope for good luck and reasonable assessments for us all. Thanks to everyone who reached out, I sincerely hope I was able to help. Special thanks to the neighbor who brought us a red velvet bundt cake! We are so fortunate to live in this wonderful area.

05/12/2022

Dirk grills a mean hot dog.
Every year we provide the food and drinks for our HOA pool opening party. Except last couple of years COVID stopped it. Happy to be back cooking and serving again. Open to all residents of the Lakeview at Pointe Vista neighborhood.

"Lakeview Luau
Saturday, May 21 (with a rainout date of Sunday, May 22) | 4:30 to 7:30 pm @ the neighborhood pool, Lakeview at Pointe Vista Neighborhood Event.

Get ready to celebrate the beginning of summer! The pools are open for swimming, and we'll have a big water slide and snow cones for the kids. Dirk Dahlke with American Realty will provide food and refreshments once again, and the Gordon family is providing ice. Thank you for your continued support, Dirk and Chris Gordon!"

05/12/2022

https://ntrdd.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/yT1m0kktMbd/1919MohicanStreet

MLS # 20054140 – Charming 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath brick home on tree-shaded lot in quiet neighborhood. Home has been refreshed with beautifully restored hardwood floors, new light fixtures, interior and e...

03/01/2022

02-22-2022 = Lucky closing day for this happy family's 6th house we've been honored to help them purchase. Love the smiles!

03/01/2022

What happened to the price of homes in Denton County last year? We were going along for years with small gains, plenty of nice homes and average prices only going up about $15K per year, and then wham. 2021 comes in and prices jumped from $332K to $420K. Almost $90K in 1 year! Which way will the line go next? Call if you'd like to talk about possibilities and plans. It's a good time to make decisions.

10/29/2021

Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services and Consumer Protection Notice.
https://www.trec.texas.gov/forms/consumer-protection-notice

Texas law requires all real estate license holders to provide the following information.
Consumer Protection Notice: https://www.trec.texas.gov/forms/consumer-protection-notice