Traffic Signal approved

For those of you who have been alive and breathing in the Highland Village area, you're fully aware of all the construction going on along FM 2499. One of the big debates was would there be a traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2499 and Castlewood/Highland Shores Blvd. That will now be closer to reality.

According to the latest edition of The Villager, the City of Highland Village has approved the funding and agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of the traffic signal at this busy intersection. Once the signal is in place, the road between 2499 and Orchid Hill and Castlewood Blvd/Highland Shores Blvd. will be open.

Land for sale

Located in The Ranch at Lake Ray Roberts, this gorgeous five acre parcel of land is a prime opportunity! Live in peace and harmony with nature on this heavily treed lot. With close proximity to all the lake has to offer, it's a treasure to be found! Build a second home or your everyday paradise. Build now or later and bring your own contractor! Bargain priced at $64,000!

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Harlington Road closed

If you're like me, Harlington Road in Highland Village between 2499 and Chinn Chapel is a great cut through, especially during high traffic times.

Well, find another way! The City of Highland Village posted that the road will be closed for several months to allow three large culvert coxes to be placed from the southern border of Copper Canyon with Flower Mound all the way to Harlington.

I am sure the residents of Chapel Springs will be happy for a few months!

We're #2!

It's not very often that you can say that being second best is a good thing. Being the second best team in the soccer world means you don't get to hoist the gold trophy above your head or skate around the ice with the Stanley Cup.
But, in this case, being second best is a wonderful thing! The city of Highland Village, where I call home, was recently selected by D Magazine as the #2 best suburb to live in around the Dallas area.
I hate to sound old, but when we moved here six years ago, the only that that was here was the Super Target shopping center. Everything else was in a natural state. One would not recognize it now with a beautiful town center on one corner and a plethora of shopping and restaurants. Thanks D Mag! Welcome home to HV!

Things are heating up!

Happy New Year! With a new year and a new decade, the hope for the future is evident. I hear and sense optimism in my friends and family. That's so exciting and refreshing! Gone are the days of gloom and doom!
Make sure you take advantage of Team Nelson's "Buy any home thru me and I'll sell yours for FREE" program as well as the extended homebuyer tax credit. The interest rates continue to be low and new inventory is starting to hit the market. There's no better time than the present!

50 million blinds recalled due to child deaths and close calls

We've always heard that the cords of blinds can be a danger to small children. Due to a recent string of deaths and close calls, a 50 million unit recall has just been issued.
Check out the full story http://bit.ly/6OiypF

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

But that doesn't seem to be stopping the house buying here!
When listing a home, the question I get asked most often is "How long do you think it will take to sell our home?" My response is usually that my crystal ball is in the shop. Timing is everything and although I wish I could give an exact answer, all I can give is what the comps show me.
Two things to keep in mind when listing your home. First, there is always someone looking for a house just like yours. It just depends on if you are selling when they want to buy! Second, if your house is well-maintained and well-priced, the chances of you selling are far greater than if you had one but not the other. If you have a cute house but you are trying to recoup 100% of the money you put into your upgrades, prepare to sit. If you are well-priced but you are priced that way for a reason like you need new carpet or your house is a clutter haven, buyers will pick up on that.
I had two listings recently that could have sat for months but they were both priced competitively and very nicely done.
Keep that in mind and then give me a call. I'll even sell your house for free!