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BRINGING HOMEBUYERS AND SELLERS TOGETHER: Welcome to the H Group! A Real Estate Approach that Makes Good Sense As a prospective home buyer, your primary concern is finding that special home that meets your personal needs and desires. As a home seller, your priority is finding a buyer that will provide you with the maximum sales price within the shortest time frame possible. With Hobson Real Estate Group on your side, your home buying and selling goals will become a reality. Phil's natural ability to connect with people coupled with his dedication to providing superior service to his clients are the keys to his success. In Today's world of instant access and information overload, one of the most difficult tasks for sellers is getting their listing noticed by the right people. Phil recognized this issue and developed an automated process that provides his clients with better, faster exposure to potential buyers nationwide. This investment in technology translates into fewer days on the market and higher sales prices for his clients. In addition to these highly successful passive marketing campaigns, he also actively markets his clients' properties in the Dallas area to ensure prospective buyers are aware of the unique attributes that make his clients' properties valuable. He does this through a combination of building strong relationships with other Realtors in the area, weekly email marketing campaigns, and even by holding catered Realtor preview parties in his client's homes to drive traffic to his listings. This willingness to invest in his clients demonstrates his confidence and his commitment to superior service. If you believe that your Realtor should provide you with this level of service, you'll be glad you chose Phil Hobson to guide you through this important process. In addition to his technical abilities, Phil is a people person. He truly enjoys listening to his clients and prospects and creating strategies that work for them. First and foremost he wants you, his client, to be happy and smiling at the closing table as you sign your closing documents and move into the next chapter of your life. Phil holds a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. Prior to his Real Estate career, he was a Technology Analyst and Sales Consultant for fortune 100 Companies. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Dallas Pacesetters Networking Group. Contact Phil today and you will immediately understand why his clients enjoy working with him!

November 2010 - Posts

Dallas-area home prices rose just 1.2% in June
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News stevebrown@dallasnews.com Dallas-area home prices are still ahead of where they were a year ago, but the rate of increase has dwindled from earlier in 2010. In June, home prices in Dallas area were up just 1.2 Read More...

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Dallas-area home prices are largely unchanged, a U.S. agency reports
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News stevebrown@dallasnews.com Dallas-area home prices were basically unchanged from a year ago in the third quarter, according to the latest U.S. government estimate. The Federal Housing Finance Agency also said that Read More...

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Curb Appeal: Little Changes Make a Big Difference
By Jan Kaye and Doug Wells RISMEDIA, November 24, 2010—(MCT)—We recently consulted on a formerly white Cape Cod-style home in the Kansas City, Mo., suburb of Westwood that had just been painted in a pale gray. The owners already have ordered Read More...

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Why FHA Doesn’t Work for All Low Downpayment Buyers
Building Homeownership Commentary by Brien McMahon RISMEDIA, November 24, 2010—During my years at PHH Mortgage and Realogy, I had the privilege to help build some of the most trusted brands in real estate, including Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Read More...

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Garage Fire Safety – Common Sense Minimizes Risk
By Charles Furlough RISMEDIA, November 24, 2010—For many homeowners, a shiny new car is as integral a part of the home as the roof and the door—and it’s often right next to both. That’s because many people go to great lengths to Read More...

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November Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Signs of Stabilization in House Prices and High Home Affordability
RISMEDIA, November 24, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the November 2010 edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard ( www.hud.gov/scorecard ). The Read More...

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8 Highway Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Travel
By Stephanie Andre RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—Thanksgiving week is here again and with it comes millions of Americans taking road trips, large and small. Drivers must be prepared for everything from snow and ice to sleep-deprived travelers. To Read More...

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Sustainable Styling: 8 Tips to Make Your Listing Stand Out
By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—With demand rising for green home features, it’s no surprise that home stagers are starting to style sustainably to help prospective buyers see green when they’re shopping for property. Read More...

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Housing Remains Highly Affordable for Seventh Consecutive Quarter
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—Housing affordability remained near its highest level nationwide for the seventh consecutive quarter as interest rates dipped below 5 percent for the first time since the series was first compiled nearly two decades ago, Read More...

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HUD Launches New One-Stop Website for Economic and Housing Data
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has unveiled a new website (hud.gov/datamap) that consolidates a wide variety of economic and housing market data at the regional, state, metropolitan area and county Read More...

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New Roofing Options Allow Homeowners to Cut Energy Bills
By Kathleen Lynn RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—(MCT)—When Scott Harris and Sarah Jack did a major renovation of their 1925 Teaneck, N.J., colonial in the summer of 2009, they kept the environment in mind—for example, choosing kitchen counters Read More...

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Mobile Myths: Misconceptions about Evolving Mobile Technology
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2010—Within the next few years, more than 50% of searches will take place on a mobile device. There is enough talk out there about mobile technology to make your head spin. Smarter Agent has been working in mobile for a decade Read More...

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MLS Search in Dallas Texas - Search for Homes (FREE)
MLS Search in Dallas Texas - Search for Homes (FREE) Search for Homes in the Dallas / Forth Worth area from Map: www.philhobson.com Read More...

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Report: More Time from Mortgage Application to Closing Drives Decline in Customer Satisfaction
RISMEDIA, November 19, 2010—Driven by an increase in length of time from application to approval, the average timeline of the mortgage origination process has increased for a third consecutive year, while customer satisfaction has declined, according Read More...

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Home Buyers Get Creative to Close Real Estate Deals
RISMEDIA, November 19, 2010—(MCT)—When Efrain Hernandez couldn’t seal a deal before the first-time home buyer tax credit expired earlier this year, he lost faith that he would ever own a house in a market where investors and all-cash Read More...

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Builders, Consumers Perceive Green Homes as Affordable to Live in But Expensive to Build
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2010—Green homes offer a wide variety of benefits from reducing carbon footprints to saving money on utility bills to even improving the health of children. However, a recent Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity survey Read More...

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For Your Clients: Top 5 Tips for Buying a Newly Built Home
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2010—Newly built homes, often in recently developed communities, are regaining popularity and are more affordable than in years past. New homebuilders are using desirable, open floor plans and are helping buyers get into new Read More...

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9 Tips for Easing Your Holiday Travel Woes
By Stephanie Andre RISMEDIA, November 16, 2010—With just a little more than a week before Thanksgiving, the stress of holiday travel is quickly approaching. However, with some advanced preparation and a bit more time packing, there’s no reason Read More...

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Survey: Well-Kept Yards Most Important Factor in Determining Neighborhood Safety
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2010--A new survey conducted by Relocation.com finds that 75 percent of Americans believe the most important factor in determining a neighborhood's safety is the up-keep of surrounding homes, especially the conditions of the Read More...

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Homeowners Hope for Easier and More Streamlined Modification Rules as Result of Foreclosure Probe
By Rick Rothacker RISMEDIA, November 12, 2010—(MCT)—Union County, N.C., homeowner Barry Lancett signed two agreements with a national lender this year to modify the terms of his mortgage but still received a disturbing piece of paperwork: Read More...

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For Your Clients: Energy-Saving Tips for Fall
By Monica Eng RISMEDIA, November 12, 2010--(MCT)--As autumn settles in and we set back the clock, rake the leaves and stoke the furnace, we have a lot of assumptions about the most environmentally friendly ways to proceed. But are those assumptions right? Read More...

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Dallas' Cityplace is developing its last 16 acresDallas' Cityplace is developing its last 16 acres
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News stevebrown@dallasnews.com November 5, 2010 Sometime in the next week, road crews will start building streets for the last phase of Dallas' Cityplace project. In 2000, when the West Village arose, new close-in Read More...

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Open House in Dallas on Sunday
November 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dallas, Dallas County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3606 Versailles Avenue S on November 21 Read More...

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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Return to Record Low Territory
RISMEDIA, November 9, 2010--Mortgage rates revisited record lows this week, with the average rate on the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate returning to 4.42 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year Read More...

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Nationwide Probe Launched to Look for Flaws in Foreclosure Process
RISMEDIA, October 15, 2010—(MCT)—In a new foreclosure crisis that has gone national, attorneys general in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have launched a sweeping probe of the country’s lenders, even as new figures showed Read More...

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Decoding the Smart Label – How Smart Homes Really Work and What the Label Means
RISMEDIA, October 20, 2010—(MCT)—Home construction is one of those things that really hasn’t changed a whole lot for hundreds of years. For example, if you look at the houses in Colonial Williamsburg, they have pitched roofs with shingles, Read More...

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NAR Buyer and Seller Survey Shows Value of Long-Term Home Ownership
RISMEDIA, November 9, 2010—Home buyers today have affirmed a long-term view of home ownership, the typical seller is experiencing positive returns and the vast majority of home owners see their property as a good investment, according to the latest Read More...

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Obama Administration October Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Signs of Stabilization in House Prices and High Home Affordability
RISMEDIA, October 28, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the October edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard ( www.hud.gov/scorecard ). The latest Read More...

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New-Home Sales Climb 6.6 Percent in September 2010
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2010—(MCT)—Sales of new homes climbed 6.6% in September 2010, figures released by the federal government showed, representing the second straight month of gains, but still well below the pace when a tax credit existed. Read More...

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