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Dallas Home Prices on the Rise

According to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, prices for pre-owned homes in the Dallas area increased at twice the national rate and were up 8.6% in February 2015 compared to the previous year.

S&P’s David M. Blitzer noted in the report that while prices are certainly rebounding, only two U.S. cities, Dallas and Denver, have surpassed their pre-recession housing boom peaks. Dallas prices in the Case-Shiller are now significantly higher than before the recession.

“A shortage of homes for sale has pushed up prices by more than 20% over the last year in some Dallas area neighborhoods”, noted housing analyst Ted Wilson of Residential Strategies Inc. “With the persistently short supply of housing inventory for both new and pre-owned homes, it’s hard to imagine that prices won’t continue to rise”.

David Brown, with housing analyst MetroStudy, Inc. also indicated that “The problem is exaggerated at the lower price points under $250,000. Inventory is shrinking in the lower price ranges.”

At the Ebby Halliday Companies, agents are very aware of the rising home values – the average sale price of all homes sold by the firm in April 2015 was up 14% over April 2014.

For more information on the Dallas – Fort Worth and North Texas real estate market, contact me today.

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Kaitlin Lovern

Real Estate became a passion for Kaitlin at the age of 18, and she pursued her dream of becoming a real estate agent in 2012. She was awarded “Rookie of the Year” in her first year in the business and has been a multi-million dollar top producer each year since 2015. Kaitlin takes an innovative approach to her business and thrives on fresh ideas, creative thinking, and problem solving.

With over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kaitlin Lovern has achieved a great deal. She has represented hundreds of clients, bringing marketing expertise, compassionate guidance, and a client-first approach to every transaction. In 2019, she formed the Kaitlin Lovern Team, comprised of specialists in their fields with 40+ years of combined real estate experience. Establishing the team has been one of the greatest blessings of Kaitlin’s career. “We always strive to go above and beyond for our clients, providing them with a client experience that’s unmatched by anything they’ve had before,” says Kaitlin. Boasting a 99% customer satisfaction rating and over 100+ 5-Star Google reviews, Kaitlin attributes her success to the philosophy that each transaction deserves uncompromising trust, market expertise, and open communication. She says, “I live my life and run my business by always putting my clients’ needs above all else.”

In a business saturated with agents, Kaitlin sets herself apart by striving to be the most educated agent in the field. Kaitlin has extensive knowledge of the industry and contracts and has earned the prestigious Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) as well as the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designations. She values attention to detail and dedicates herself to doing her job at its very best.

She has been awarded D Magazine’s Best Realtor for the last 6 years in a row, consistently a top team in sales and volume in her office, ranked in the top 1.5% of all agents in the USA, a top-producing agent in Texas, and has also been recognized as a Top Agent on social media.

Kaitlin is the proud mother of two boys, Lincoln and Graham, and is married to Maxx Lovern, who is a commercial real estate agent. When Kaitlin isn’t helping her clients navigate the real estate journey, you might find her practicing her tennis swing, hosting dinner parties for family and friends as she hones her culinary skills, or traveling the world.

10 Fun facts about me:

1. I lived in Germany until the age of 5 and speak German. In fact, my Dad still resides there today.
2. Memphis, TN is my hometown.
3. I wrote a real estate repair amendment for a client immediately after giving birth to my first child. Luckily, I have adopted some boundaries since then :)
4. I have only been fired once in my entire real estate career, and that client rehired me 5 years later.
5. My favorite quote is “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left but could say I’ve used everything you gave me.” – Emma Bombeck.
6. Success to me includes a frequent home-cooked meal around the dinner table with my family.
7. I met my husband at the age of 20 at Texas Tech University #Wreckem.
8. I’ve owned pugs since 2006.
9. If I could choose any superpower, I would choose the ability to transport instantly to any location.

Renee Runyon

Renee is a life-long resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She earned a business degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and began her successful real estate career in 2002 while her two daughters were in high school. Renee’s extensive expertise includes real estate sales, management, training, and transaction coordination. She has literally been exposed to hundreds of real estate transactions over the course of her career. Education and constant growth, along with commitment to excellence in customer service have perpetuated her continued success.

Renee understands what it is like to stand in her clients’ shoes. Relocating several times and selling houses on her own has afforded Renee a sensitivity towards her clients’ journey. She navigated her two children through Plano ISD, serving on several administrative committees, and chairing extra-curricular organizations. Renee has gained a full understanding of the diverse needs of families in the community.
In the past twenty-two years, Renee has become an esteemed Realtor, highly regarded by her clients and professionals in the field.

10 fun facts:
1. I have 3 fabulous grandchildren, one girl and two boys, ages 8, 6 & 9 months. I feel so lucky that they live close by so I can see them often.
2. I enjoy cooking and giving dinner parties for our friends. Decorating the table is the most fun!
3. Gardening is a passion of mine. When I’m gardening, I forget about everything else and I love creating something beautiful.
4. I make my own ice cream. My specialties include Bourbon Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Chunky Monkey as well as good ole Vanilla & Chocolate.
5. Definitely a beach over mountains! We try to get to the beach a couple of times a year. It helps that our daughter lives in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was a favorite destination of ours even before she moved there.
6. I love Cocker Spaniels and have had a spaniel in my life since I was 20! Jaxx, my newest fur baby to love, is #6.
7. One of my distant relatives was an Alamo hero! Ever heard of Ben Milam?
8. Pilates is my exercise of choice, but I’ve vowed to master Pickleball this year! Seems like everybody is doing it these days!
9. Last year, we checked off a bucket list item – a 14 day Mediterranean cruise. Now I’ve got the cruise bug big time! Can’t wait for the next one!
10. My middle name is None. My parents decided not to give me a middle name so my mom wrote “none” in the middle name space and it stuck.

Jennifer Ahart

Jen was raised in Dallas and after living in various states across the U.S., her heart is undeniably tied to Texas. Jen moved to Houston with their spouse and children 11 years ago, and later relocated to DFW in 2023, she cherishes the warmth of Texan people, a distinctive quality that sets the state apart. Jen has been working in real estate for five years after realizing that helping others find their perfect home . She revels in hearing people’s life stories, delving deep into their aspirations for the future, and dedicating herself to ensuring that each client discovers a home that aligns perfectly with their future goals.

10 fun facts:
1. I love to travel – I can pack a bag in under 30 minutes and be ready to go. I’m always up for an adventure and love to see new places and new things. I’ve traveled most of the US and am constantly looking for our next great adventure.
2. I’m a great baker and I love it. My grandma handed down her handmade cookbook of goodies and I’m carrying on the family tradition of candy making. She has an amazing caramel popcorn recipe that I make for my family and sell during the holiday times as presents.
3. I have two amazing kids and a husband that are the best part of my life. My kids are a sophomore and 8th grader and into dance, tennis and track. They keep us busy and bring us lots of fun times.
4. I hate gardening – mainly because of all the red ants here in Dallas! I love flowers, but had to get out in the garden and plant things. I want to have a beautiful botanical yard, but don’t want to put in the effort.
5. I’m addicted to tennis – in the free time I have you will probably find me on a tennis court in the neighborhood. I started playing 5 years ago and absolutely love the competition and the friends I have made.
6. I’m a beach person 100%, we love to visit all the places with white sand beaches, go snorkeling, paddle boarding, sand castle building and anything else you can do on the beach.
7. I’m a sports nut, we have a closet full of sports equipment just in case we decide to pick up a different sport on the weekend. I love tennis, but also water ski, snow ski, play pickleball (not well), and golf occasionally.
8. My favorite meal is a good steak, salad and a glass of red wine. I hate all shellfish foods.
9. I love NFL football – I’m a lifelong Cowboys fan, but also really like the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos
10. I hate country music, which is not a popular opinion living in Texas, so most of the time I have no idea who sings the latest country song.

Emily Drummond

Emily is a Colorado native, that moved to the Frisco area 12 years ago and has loved making Texas her home. Emily has been working as a Realtor since 2012, and came to the real estate industry with over 17 years of experience working in Property Management where she managed an apartment community with 300+ units. She is passionate about serving others and it is one of the things that she enjoys the most.

When asked what she likes best about her career, hands down she says that it is serving her clients and making a lifelong connection as a trusted friend and advisor. Emily has one daughter who is 24, and three cats (insert gasp and image of a crazy cat lady), but I promise that she is anything but that! Outside of work she is likely listening to music, sewing, or binge watching a great TV series. She also loves to travel. Her next bucket list travel adventure- she wants to go to Scotland or Greece.

11 Things to know about me

1. I love animals- I currently have 3 cats, in fact I have never not had a pet- even when I was a young child. If you are not a cat person, you just haven’t met the right cat yet
2. My greatest achievement is my 24 year old daughter. She is funny, smart and kind, and I know I am biased but I think she is just beautiful inside and out. She is finishing her Masters in Applied Statistics at the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!
3. My music playlist is like a drunk DJ- You’ll find just about anything from any genre or time period.
4. I am terrible at gardening and keeping plants alive. I can’t even keep a cactus alive
5. I am very creative and I like to sew and craft. I can make just about anything!
6. I have no athletic ability, seriously I am major clutz! But I LOVE to watch sports. My favorite teams are the Denver Broncos and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
7. My super power is Problem solving. I can find a workable solution to just about any problem. I enjoy thinking outside of the box!
8. I sing in the car and in the shower, but I would NEVER sing in front of people. Mostly because I am TERRIBLE and have stage fright. But singing makes my heart happy
9. My favorite dessert is Ice Cream, and my favorite meal is beef stroganoff. My Mom’s was the best, but I make a pretty close second.
10. My blood is 50% coffee. It is easily my favorite part of the morning.

BONUS!
My favorite movie is The Princess Bride.

Theresa Husner

Born and raised in Southern California. I worked in Real Estate (Appraisal) from 1994 to 2009, then transitioned to Banking from 2009 to 2019. I moved to Frisco, Texas on September 9, 2019. That wasn’t intentional. Lol. My love for Real Estate called me back in 2020, but this time as a Realtor, helping families directly instead of being behind a desk. I’m so happy I did because it’s my passion and part of my superpower. Read on, and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.

I am happily married to the love of my life, and I am a girl mom! I have three daughters: Brittaney, 29, a hairstylist; Brianna, 27, a Sports and Fitness Coach; and Paula, 22, a college student working towards her bachelor’s degree in psychology. I think we kept Sephora and Ulta in business in the 2000s because the amount of teenage makeup in our home could fill buckets. Lol. Oh, and let’s not forget the nail salons.

I am also a Mimi (we don’t say the G-word because I don’t think I will ever be ready for it). Her name is Victoria, and she’s 4. Her mom is Brittaney, and they live in California. However, thank goodness for FaceTime and Amazon. We chat almost every day, and I can spoil her from 1,400 miles away.

My favorite accessory is my high heels. I LOVE THEM!! My mom put me in pumps at the age of 5, and I’ve never looked back! My feet actually feel uncomfortable in flats or tennis shoes. No likey. I’m also 5’1-ish, so it changes my world to be 4 inches taller. 😁

Favorite food – Seafood!! All of it! I can eat it three times a day, seven days a week. If I were ever to be stranded on an island, I wouldn’t mind. Seafood, beach, sunsets, warm weather, and hopefully a razor. I would be in heaven.

I love to dance!! I was on Drill Team in High School. When I turned 18, I loved going to the dance clubs anytime I could. Fast forward to Covid. :( I never imagined a world without dance clubs. Lol. Now that I live in Texas, country line dancing is next on my list. My friend Kathy and I met and hung out with Kenny Chesney and Vince Vaughn after Kenny’s concert backstage at the Angels Stadium in California. A young man with a pass said he could take us back to meet him, but we had to turn our phones off, or else we couldn’t go backstage. I was ready to throw my phone in the trash!! My friend Kathy is the only proof I have that we hung out with Vince and Kenny.

My “superpower” is making friends and connecting with people. I love meeting people from ALL different walks of life. I love learning about them, their traditions, their background, their family, what they are passionate about. It makes for great conversations and forms great, long-lasting relationships. One of the many reasons why I love my career.

Favorite childhood movie, “The Goonies!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the movie as a kid and as an adult with my kids. My husband took me to Astoria, Oregon, where they filmed the movie, and we visited all the buildings, including the house where the movie was shot. Pretty epic in my book.

I love ALL music genres. I looked it up, and there are 41 primary music genres with 331 subcategories. I don’t know about the subcategories, but when I hear music, I’m truly joyful. Strangely, even with Heavy Metal. Just watch the sound/volume, not too loud please. Lol. I love to dance, so if music is playing in any language, as long as there is a beat, I will dance to it.

Theresa Husner

Born and raised in Southern California. I worked in Real Estate (Appraisal) from 1994 to 2009, then transitioned to Banking from 2009 to 2019. I moved to Frisco, Texas on September 9, 2019. That wasn’t intentional. Lol. My love for Real Estate called me back in 2020, but this time as a Realtor, helping families directly instead of being behind a desk. I’m so happy I did because it’s my passion and part of my superpower. Read on, and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.

I am happily married to the love of my life, and I am a girl mom! I have three daughters: Brittaney, 29, a hairstylist; Brianna, 27, a Sports and Fitness Coach; and Paula, 22, a college student working towards her bachelor’s degree in psychology. I think we kept Sephora and Ulta in business in the 2000s because the amount of teenage makeup in our home could fill buckets. Lol. Oh, and let’s not forget the nail salons.

I am also a Mimi (we don’t say the G-word because I don’t think I will ever be ready for it). Her name is Victoria, and she’s 4. Her mom is Brittaney, and they live in California. However, thank goodness for FaceTime and Amazon. We chat almost every day, and I can spoil her from 1,400 miles away.

My favorite accessory is my high heels. I LOVE THEM!! My mom put me in pumps at the age of 5, and I’ve never looked back! My feet actually feel uncomfortable in flats or tennis shoes. No likey. I’m also 5’1-ish, so it changes my world to be 4 inches taller. 😁

Favorite food – Seafood!! All of it! I can eat it three times a day, seven days a week. If I were ever to be stranded on an island, I wouldn’t mind. Seafood, beach, sunsets, warm weather, and hopefully a razor. I would be in heaven.

I love to dance!! I was on Drill Team in High School. When I turned 18, I loved going to the dance clubs anytime I could. Fast forward to Covid. :( I never imagined a world without dance clubs. Lol. Now that I live in Texas, country line dancing is next on my list. My friend Kathy and I met and hung out with Kenny Chesney and Vince Vaughn after Kenny’s concert backstage at the Angels Stadium in California. A young man with a pass said he could take us back to meet him, but we had to turn our phones off, or else we couldn’t go backstage. I was ready to throw my phone in the trash!! My friend Kathy is the only proof I have that we hung out with Vince and Kenny.