06 Jan 2020
Six Ways Homeowners Can Prepare for Major Repairs
It’s a fact that life can be pretty hectic. We have to balance work with our personal lives, and when we have a house, we also need to add in maintenance. Thankfully, there are...
Alan Shaffer
The Dallas Urban Living Specialist since 1997. I enjoy a huge repeat & referral business due to my many very happy past buyer & seller clients. This detailed Dallas real estate market knowledge helps me to provide extensive & detailed services to my clients, and not just condos either! Be sure to check my reviews on Google & Yelp too!
6841 Virginia Parkway #103-448
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 335-8956
Recent Articles
01 Jan 2020
2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe...
09 Dec 2019
How to Get Your Home Show Ready on a Budget
When selling real estate, you obviously want to maximize the retail value of your property. Staging a home so that it looks appealing in photos is one essential step. A properly staged home is...
01 Dec 2019
Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House
Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out our list of the hottest home technology offerings. We’ve selected a few of our favorites for every room...
22 Nov 2019
These Moving Tools Are a Must-Have for Your Downsize
Downsizing your home can put hundreds or thousands of dollars back into your pocket each month and hours of time back on your calendar. However, if you do it incorrectly, downsizing can also...
01 Nov 2019
5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in...
01 Oct 2019
Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. ...
02 Sep 2019
National Snapshot: What’s Ahead for Real Estate
The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook...
01 Aug 2019
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act...
01 Jul 2019
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to...
Recent Listings
Updated Oak Lawn Condo with Views of the Creek!
Active | 2 BR | 1 BA | 841 sqft
Best location at River Oaks overlooking the creek! Top floor with an elevator nearby. Updated condo is move in ready. Stylish kitchen and bath updates, recent cabinets & granite counters, no carpet – laminate...
Urban Living at it’s Finest in Victory Park
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1270 / tax roll sqft
Corner unit with amazing views of Downtown from the large windows & your private patio! Live in the Epi-center of Entertainment that is Victory Park. Catch a show at the House of Blues or...
4030 Holland #6 – One Bedroom in North Oak Lawn
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 775 / tax roll sqft
Investors Only! Leased for 1 year ending Oct 31, 2020 at $1275/ month. Great 1 bedroom 1 bath with tall ceilings, hardwood floors in living & dining room. Wood burning fireplace. Second floor but all...
Gated Condo for Lease in Oak Lawn – Updated Move in Ready!
Sold | 2 BR | 1.5 BA | 962 / tax roll sqft
Updated town home style condo in bustling Oak Lawn. Home has been freshly painted, just installed carpet, and is move in ready. Galley kitchen with updated cabinets & just installed side by side stainless...
Modern Condo in Oak Lawn with a Pool View
Active | 2 BR | 1.5 BA | 1069 / tax roll sqft
Seller now offering $1,000 cash at closing for acceptable contract by March 31st! Bud Oglesby designed this fresh, clean, updated, modern condo in the heart of Oak Lawn. Freshly painted, recent bamboo hardwoods and...
Stylish Updated Art Deco Condo in Oak Lawn
Cancelled | 3 BR | 3.5 BA | 2088 / tax roll sqft
Airy, light & bright! Beautifully updated Art Deco condo features high vaulted ceilings, lots of windows & a grand sweeping staircase for a dramatic entrance. Ceramic wood look flooring, open living & dining room...
Updated Townhome Style Condo in Oak Lawn
Sold | 2 BR | 1.5 BA | 968 / tax roll sqft
Updated and chic this open concept living and dining two story condo in the heart of Oak Lawn has so much to offer. Renovated kitchen with a granite topped island, half bath downstairs for...
Knox Park Living! Luxury Building near all the Fun and Shopping on Knox
Active | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1457 / tax roll sqft
Single Level – No Stairs! Prime Uptown Location in a luxury building with elevator. 1st floor unit with high end finishes throughout. Split bedroom floor plan. Oak hardwood floors, 10 ft ceilings, crown molding,...
Charming Home near White Rock Lake – Dallas
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1319 / tax roll sqft
Highly sought out location in an established neighborhood. This house has the original oak wood floors and lots of charm and updated baths and kitchen. Was a three bedroom but was converted to a...