Friday, December 31, 2021

Market Watch - 31 Dec. 2021


All market indicators have decreased for a second straight week. This is seasonal and expected. Earlier in the week was the lowest number of New Listings since the “Snowvid” event last February. It recovered slightly to be barely above this same week last year, which is the second lowest point.

With the holidays and new year behind us, the market is set for a major bounce back. An unknown variable is the number of forbearance houses that will become foreclosures and enter the market this month. They aren’t expected immediately because they probably need major repairs after months of likely deferred maintenance. Since materials and repair labor are both in short supply, it will take a while to see the more damaged houses hit the market.


Even so, don’t expect a discount on foreclosure houses since the market is still blazing hot. The major difference will be additional premiums paid and battles for turnkey-quality houses in desirable locations.

The lease market was inverted this week, but the difference was minor and the volume was so low that it isn't a significant concern like it was for much of the year.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Testimonial - McKinney

Thank you for your trust! I was honored to help you, and extremely thankful for all your immediate referrals. Congratulations on your beautiful home!

“Mark Hancock was very professional & always on top of things. He was available to answer my questions quickly and always patient and calm. He shared all the information that helped me to make my decision. My family & I were more than pleased. It couldn’t be better than it was.”

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
markhancockrealty@gmail.com
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Get a New Year Button


Look for me around town to ring in the New Year with a button or magnet. I have plenty and can make more.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com


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Friday, December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas! We should have a record high temperature today (83 °F) rather than this snowy ornament scene. However, I hope you find time to be with your families and enjoy the holidays.

Merry Christmas!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com


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Market Watch - 24 Dec. 2021


With Christmas approaching, all market activity decreased. This is an annual occurance.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Happy Holidays House


We will have our holiday lights and inflatables lit through Christmas night. Most of our street has similarly festive houses.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com


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Saturday, December 18, 2021

Our Gift to You: Mom's Cookbook


Before Mom passed in 1994, she made a cookbook of her favorite recipes from her travels and friends around the world. It still has some “vintage” recipes, but the layout and instructions have been updated. It’s a gift from our family to you. You’re welcome to share it with friends. It’s located on my Google Drive, but you can view or download from this link.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

What’s in the book?
The book is designed to be viewed on computers, as a PDF on a tablet computer in the kitchen or printed out. It can be bound and added to your kitchen collection. It has a horizontal layout to ensure easy viewing.

The recipe index is on Page 3. The recipes are listed alphabetically by food types. The broad categories are Beverages, Soups, Salads, Vegetables, Dips & Sauces, Casseroles, Cookies, Candies & Desserts, Breads & Pastries, Pies and Cakes. The dishes range in complexity from Caramel Sauce, which is literally peeling the label off a can and cooking the sealed can in a pot of water, to the PTA Layer Cake - a challenge for anyone.


About Mom
Mom had many interests and facets. Marjorie was born during the Great Depression. She loved the colors red and mauve. She joked that it was “mauv-elous.” She had sophisticated tastes and could tell unbelievable - yet true - funny stories from around the globe.

She grew up in the inner city of Chicago. Her mother died when Mom was very young. She was raised by her father. Although she had a lifelong love of food, she never learned to cook during her youth.

She got a degree in Special Education from Loyola University Chicago. She was also an artist like her mother. She could crochet, draw, paint, arrange flowers, sew, make elaborate paper dolls, and much more. She married my father, William “Tex” Hancock, who was a boot camp trainer at Great Lakes for the U.S. Navy. Together, they traveled the world and had four children who knew how to eat!

Dad initially taught Mom how to cook basic foods. Much of this book features the basic food that fed our large family and any friends who happened to be around the house. Much of it can be made quickly and in high volumes with over-the-counter items like canned chili or frozen pie crusts to fill gaps and save time.

Cultural influences from their friends and worldwide travels are scattered throughout the book. Dad eventually retired from the Navy and they settled down in Richardson, Texas. Many festive parties with happy friends occurred in our house and around the pool.

Later, the artistic side of cuisine appealed to Mom. She loved parties and enjoyed making special moments with snacks, finger foods and lots of wine. Between her travels and curiosity, she experimented with making more difficult dishes. However, she often said, “Every meal is five minutes away from dog food.”

Her last few years were spent living with my devoted sister, her husband and their daughter. She originally wrote this cookbook for family, friends and clients. The whole family contributed in one way or another to produce the first version of this book in 1992. This book is an edited and updated version.

Mom died in 1994. The book is a toast to Mom.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

Friday, December 17, 2021

Market Watch - 17 Dec. 2021

 



New Listings decreased while Properties Under Contract, Pending and Sold all increased. The lease market had gains in Pending and Leased Properties while there were fewer New Listings. However, the New Lease Listings outpaced the Properties Leased to keep the market on track.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Mom's Cookbook


Before Mom passed in 1994, she made a cookbook of her favorite recipes from her travels and friends around the world. 

It still has some “vintage” recipes, but the layout and instructions have been updated. It’s a gift from our family to you. You’re welcome to share it with friends. Please view or download from my Google Drive at this link.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Market Watch - 10 Dec. 2021


Since last week, New Listings and Properties Under Contract have increased while Pending and Sold properties have decreased. The market remains significantly inverted. There are more Sold properties than each of the other categories.

Under Contract and Sold should have the fewest properties of all categories because they are only in these categories a short time (if at all) and buyers can often terminate.


The Lease market had a surprise this week, both New Listings and Properties Pending increased while Leased Properties decreased. It’s the first time Leased properties diverged from New Listings for many months.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Get Your Santa Button


If you see me around town, ask for a Santa button or magnet. It's my gift to you. I have plenty and can make more. You can wear the button for the season and hang it on your tree with an ornament hook later.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

FreddieMac Interest Rates Snapshot

Please look at the blue line for 30-year Fixed Rate Mortgages from FreddieMac. It started the year low and jumped after a vaccine was released and the “Buying Season” started. It is currently flat but noticeably higher than the start of last year. If you’re ready to buy or sell, take advantage of this information. Call, text or email me.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Friday, December 3, 2021

Market Watch - 3 Dec. 2021


Since last week, New Listings, Pending and Sold have increased while Properties Under Contract have decreased. The market remains inverted. There are more Sold properties than Pending or New Listings.

The high number of Sold properties in proportion to Pending is noteworthy. It takes about two weeks to close a cash transaction. It takes about 30 to 45 days to close financed transactions. Consequently, there should be a significantly larger number of houses Pending than any other category.

New Listings increased, but the difference was almost doubled by homes Sold this week. Since more houses Sold than are Pending, there's a potential for a noticeable drop in Sold properties during December. This decrease is seasonal, but it would mean a possible pause in this unusual market. It's worth watching – especially since forbearance homes are expected to arrive in January.

Forbearance homes will probably need work due to deferred maintenance to become market ready. While there’s labor and material shortages, expect delays before these homes get to the market.


In the Lease market, both New Listings and Properties Leased increased while Pending Propertied decreased. All these movements indicate a “normal” market on the first of the month since most leases start around the beginning of each month. However, the number of properties Leased neared the number of New Listings. The market could invert again later this month.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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