The Dallas Texas real estate market has improved significantly in recent years, after a lengthy recession caused by over-speculation and the Savings and Loan crisis. Currently the median price for real estate in Dallas Texas is $159,900, but estates in the area are priced as high as $22 million. Dallas and the surrounding area is the home of many major sports teams, corporate headquarters and numerous billionaires. The area has much to offer culturally and economically.

Trying to find the perfect home in the Dallas Texas real estate classifieds can be a major chore. Today, there are thousands of properties for sale. With more than 50 residential neighborhoods within Dallas and more in the surrounding cities, knowledge of the area is of utmost importance. It will be very helpful to choose a Dallas Texas real estate agent that has lived in the area for a while and is familiar with what the different communities have to offer.

If you are interested in buying Dallas Texas real estate, RE/MAX, an industry leader, recommends that you make a list of your ten most important factors and take the list to your Realtor, once you choose one. There are numerous factors that may be important to you.

Typically, one of the most important factors is location. Consider where you work, how far you are willing to commute and if rail transport is desirable. DART, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority, is one of the most ridden light rail systems in the country, but does not cover all areas of the city and it's suburbs.

If you have children, proximity of schools and daycare will be important to you, as well as parks and recreation. The Dallas Independent School District is one of the largest districts in the country. In 2006, the School for the Talented and Gifted (commonly referred to as TAG), located on East Eighth Street, was ranked #1 among public high schools by Newsweek. TAG is only one of six magnet schools in Dallas.

As for recreation, the city of Dallas maintains and operates over 400 parks, including the 260 acre Fair Park, which hosts the annual State Fair of Texas, the largest state fair in the United States. The Dallas Zoo is just south of downtown in the Oak Cliff area. White Rock Lake in the Lakewood and Lake Highlands communities is popular for fishing and sailing. Bachman Lake in north Dallas is regularly stocked with catfish and encircled by a 3.3 mile hiking trail. In all, the city is criss-crossed by over 60 miles of biking and hiking trails.

Asking prices for Dallas Texas real estate cover a wide range. There is something for almost anyone in any price range.

Architectural style may be important to you. You may want a townhouse, a condominium, a large backyard, a 3 car garage, etc. All of these things and others can help narrow down your search. Real estate in Dallas Texas covers an area of over 300 square miles. It would be exhausting and frustrating to look at everything the market has to offer. You want to look at homes that suit your needs and desires and those of your family.

If you are selling real estate in Dallas Texas, you should make a list of your home's attributes, some of which may be easily overlooked. You may have newly renovated baths or kitchens, new appliances, vaulted ceilings or any number of other features that may be appealing to a prospective buyer.

Whether you are buying or selling Dallas Texas real estate, the first step is to find the right Realtor. The process of finding a home can be simplified by someone who asks you the right questions and knows the area. The sometimes lengthy process of selling a home can be shortened by a Realtor who targets the right buyers. Not all real estate agents are Realtors, some work only part-time, some are new to the industry and inexperienced.