Blog Review for

By Kyle Chezum Updated on 10/6/2010

Reviewed by Kyle Chezum

10/06/10

Jerold and Terry Smith are Realtors in the northern Dallas area of Texas.  They operate their own brokerage, Smith & Smith Realty, and are active in the local community where they support a music group and run fundraisers for breast cancer research and the local art scene.  This connection to the area gives Jerold and Terry a unique perspective on life and real estate in the northern Dallas area, and they share this perspective and their expertise through their blog, www.planohomesandland.com.

Their blog covers a variety of topics useful to homebuyers and investors.  Terry writes about everything from the local weather patterns to financial news and macroeconomic trends.  A recent post included a chart that visually represents where mortgage rates have been over the past few years.  Still another analyzed the areas around Plano, TX, where home prices are appreciating most.  This is highly valuable information, especially if you're planning to purchase a home in the northern Dallas area.

In a post from May, they provide the details of the most expensive home sale transaction in Dallas.  They use this as an example to explain how home values are determined by the willingness of buyers to pay.  The lesson is brought to life with authentic, firsthand experience—exactly what you need in the sometimes confusing world of real estate.  Their blog is full of similar posts that demonstrate the Smith's deep understanding of the home buying process and the local marketplace.

Terry also fills the blog with personal touches.  She writes of driving past her childhood home and feeling proud to see that the current owners have taken care of it.  In July, she included a list of local fireworks shows.  These glimpses of real life in the northern Dallas area are what make this blog so unique and interesting.

The Smith's blog is packed full of useful tools and information, and they get right to the point when it comes to the real estate market and Plano living.  Their honesty, commitment to the community, and professional expertise win this blog five stars.  Check out what they have to say at www.planohomesandland.com.