Highland Park TX ISD Map is provided by Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates at 214-558-1004.  This award-winning school district was established in 1914 and it serves Highland Park and University Park residents!  With continued growth in Highland Park and University Park, the high school was reclassified into the 6A large high school division in Texas in 2014.  USNews.com ranked the HPISD #49 out of 281 national rankings.  “When luxury home buyers move to Dallas, many are looking for the best school districts in the area, and the HPISD usually ranks near the top.  Additionally, homebuyers like the town feel with their own police, fire, and paramedics departments.  Some of the most beautiful homes in Dallas are located in the Park Cities, and it has a central location to freeways and downtown for commuters”, says Debbie.

Are you searching for your next luxury home in Dallas?  Contact Debbie today to realize your real estate goals.  Allie Beth Allman & Associates is the local luxury boutique firm representing some of the finest estate homes in the area.  Ask Debbie about her firms exclusive off-market listings.  Your next estate home may be listed in house and not in MLS.

Dallas TX Property Taxes appraised values will be coming in the mail soon to homeowners across the DFW area.  Whether you live in Dallas County, Collin County, or the surrounding areas, your appraised value most likely will change from last year’s value.  Texas Realtors may not provide appraisal value opinions to homeowners.  They may only provide recent comparable sales to a homeowner.  However, there are companies who provide these tax protesting services.  These companies may need the following information from you:

1.  Square footage of the home

2.  Age of the home

3.  Size of the lot

4.   Upgrades or updates in the home

5.  Location (positive or negative influences)

6.  Repairs such as a replaced roof

Remember that Zillow Zestimates may not be accurate as Zillow may not be aware of external factors positively or negatively affecting the value of a home, such as a premium creek lot, or that the subject home has $150,000 in updates or more.

Debbie Murray has 23 years of residential real estate experience in Dallas.  She specializes in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano, and Frisco.  Debbie has sold downtown condos to Celina acreage, up and down the North Dallas Tollway.  If you are ready to make your next move, hire a Texas Associate Broker/Realtor.  Contact her to buy or sell your next Dallas luxury home at 214-558-1004 today.

Updated Dallas Homes VS Non-Updated Homes affects days on market says Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.  Especially with higher mortgage interest rates.  Local home buyers are paying higher mortgages, and some do not have the added funds to pay for updates, and or upgrades, therefore, the turnkey homes have a higher chance of selling first.  “It is more important than ever for sellers to have their homes market ready to attract a large number of home buyers.  Listed homes in great school districts, with good floor plans, and with great updates can receive multiple offers even with higher interest rates,” says Debbie.  Sellers always ask, “what is the best update for return on investment?”  Well the answer to that is usually kitchens and baths.  Realtor.com breaks it down here:  Return on investment updates.

Contact Debbie today if you are planning to sell your home.  Debbie is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), and she is happy to tour your home to assist you in preparing your home for the real estate market.  Additionally, Debbie has an arsenal of contractors who are ready to serve you.  Lastly, plan ahead as there may be supply chain delays in your future renovation.

Debbie represents buyers and sellers in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Bluff view, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek, condos, North Dallas, Plano, and Frisco.  Schedule a consultation with Debbie today at 214-558-1004 to achieve your real estate goals.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray at Allie Beth Allman & Associates!

Frisco ranked the safest city in the US by SmartAsset (2023 Edition) says Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.   Per the SmartAsset report, “Frisco ranks No. 1 for safety for the second year in a row. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Frisco has the fourth-lowest violent crime rate (95 crimes for every 100,000 residents) and the sixth-lowest property crime rate (901 for every 100,000 residents). Frisco and the surrounding area also averaged eight drug poisoning deaths per 100,000 residents in 2022, which ranked fourth-lowest across our study.”

To read the full article click here:   https://smartasset.com/data-studies/safest-cities-in-america-2023

Frisco is home of The Star which are the Executive Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, and the PGA of America featuring two 18-hole world class golf courses.  The city also has Toyota Stadium which is home to FC Dallas professional soccer club, and it is home to the Texas Roughriders Minor League Baseball team.

Luxury Realtor, Debbie Murray, says that, “Frisco offers an array of housing from guard gated communities to townhomes.  Some of the most popular neighborhoods in Collin County are in Frisco and the Frisco ISD school zone.”  Contact Debbie today at 214/558-1004 to purchase your next home in Frisco, TX or to sell one.

Dallas home security is a priority to Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Altman and Associates. She advises her clients to repair all broken windows and locks per inspection reports, and to re-key all locks on the homes they purchase.  Her locksmith company recommends adding an additional dead bolt be installed at the interior garage door, as this is sometimes the first point of entry for intruders.  Smart doorbells and cameras are popular for homeowners due to their ease of monitoring through an app.  And alarm companies provide their clients updated alarm systems, and exterior security signage for prominent yard display.  Green Electronic Solutions states, “Most break-ins don’t happen during the night, and they certainly don’t happen only when nobody’s home –  sometimes, they happen in broad daylight, even with occupants in the house.”

Never leave keys under a door mat or in a flower pot.  Garage doors may be programmed to open with an exterior garage code, and Master Lock locks may be attached in the garage with a secondary key for emergencies.  Check exterior landscape lighting quarterly to replace bulbs and to remove yard debris from the outdoor light fixtures.

Contact Debbie today at 214-558-1004 for vendor referrals to enhance your home’s security.  She specializes in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, Uptown, Lakewood, Devonshire, Bluffview, North Dallas, Plano, and Frisco.