Rich Patterson, Realtor, The Michael Group Real Estate, Downtown Dallas, Uptown Dallas, Oak Lawn, Oak Cliff

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Saturday, 11/22/2008

Holiday Lights Across Texas

Are you getting in the mood for holiday lights? Here are some great locations for holiday lights courtesy of the Dallas Morning News.


Search for Homes on Your Mobile Device

Have you ever been out looking at homes, found one you like but there's no information available at the property? Now you can find that information or just search for homes on your mobile device.

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Buyer Rebate Program

This is most likely the best news yet for buyers. When the seller's agent/broker pays me a 3% commission on the sale of any home, townhouse or condominium and I represent you as your buyer's agent, I'll give you up to 1/3 of my commission to help you with your closing costs!* Alternatively, the buyers may wish for me to donate that 1% to a non-profit organization. Either way, it's a win-win program.

* Some restrictions apply. You can read the details of the program here.

Pre-Owned S.F.Home Sales up 2%

DFW Single Family home resales are up slightly at 2% over last year - Condo and townhome resales are down 13% over the same period.

You can read the Dallas Morning News article here.

Higher Gas Prices Stimulate More Urban Renewal

More and more news organizations across this nation are reporting how issues like high gas prices, environmental concerns and gridlock on our roadways are drawing people back to the city for housing. Instead of the urban blight that dominated back in the 80’s, people are discovering luxury style townhomes, condos and high-rises with features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and fantastic views of the city.

Cities that are investing millions into light rail systems, like Dallas and Denver, are experiencing a high rate of revitalization in and around the urban core. I've been watching the growth here ever since my partner and I moved to Uptown in 2001. We love living in the city. Life here means you’re within walking, biking or transit distance to entertainment, restaurants, shopping, gyms, exercise trails, you name it.

CNN Article

WFAA Article

WSJ Article

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Urban Market Success

Dallas' only grocery store in the city center is alive and well.

Dallas Morning News Article

DART Light Rail Line Expansion

The new DART Green Line is a 28-mile, 1.8 billion dollar project and is currently the largest light rail expansion in the US serving the fastest growing region in the US.

You can read more about the DART Green Line and search for properties near the stations here.


Relocation Information

Relocating to Dallas or just moving across town? Be sure to check out the recently updated Community and Relocation Page for information about city, school, utility, restaurant, home improvement, shopping, government, health, etc. There are 263 links so far and counting.


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Rich Patterson

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The Michael Group
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PiXLClear HD Virtual Tours

As a seller, you expect the very best marketing services from your real estate agent. After all, your home is the single most expensive thing you own. You're well aware of the power of the Internet, yet many real estate companies overlook this key resource when they market a home. They operate in a low tech world oblivious of recent advancements in digital imaging systems, where it is still perfectly acceptable to take a blurry, poorly composed snapshot of a front elevation without even getting out of the car (also known as a drive-by shooting).

Big mistake.



The purchase of a home is very emotional and heavily influenced by visual stimuli. Real estate companies should leverage the visual power of the web to market your home. One easy way to do this is to offer virtual tours with every listing, not just a select few. Every home should be showcased. Build excitement in the buyers' minds with photos and high-quality virtual tours. More importantly, get them hooked and off the market!

Unfortunately, most real estate companies use old technology or gimmicky mirror contraptions to produce panoramic tours. The result is poor photographic quality: out of focus scenes, bad lighting, and distorted perspective. You've all seen the panorama tours with the "fun house" look. What good is a tour if it doesn't provide customers with a realistic way to experience your home?



This will never be an issue with my exclusive PiXLClear HD Virtual Tours. The PiXLClear process was designed from the ground up with quality in mind. Lighting is perfect, perspective is accurate and the subject is in focus. No smoke and mirrors! The result? Exceptional, engaging tours designed to get buyers hooked so I can sell your home quickly. Check out the examples by clicking on the links below...

5306 W 100th Court, Westminster, CO

1427 Cascade, Boulder CO

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Rocky Mountain National Park


Connecting home buyers and sellers in Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding Metroplex communities.

The Michael Group Real Estate Brokerage
9669 North Central Expressway, Suite 290
Dallas, Texas 75231
(214) 563-1667 mobile
(214) 853-9497 fax
(214) 692-6400 office

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