Building wealth for our families and yours with Real Estate
We are more than a real estate services firm
James Anderson and Danette Ewoldt are not your normal real estate professionals. They both have their own portfolio of long and short term rental properties. They have extensive experience in investment properties and Danette is a CPA with a wealth of knowledge on the financial and tax implication of rental properties. Together they believe in investing in real estate to build wealth for their families and would love to share their knowledge on how you can build wealth for your family!
Who We Are
James Anderson
James is married to his lifelong love and is a proud father of three boys and one girl. His core belief has always been to prioritize family.
Initially, he kickstarted his career as a Kinesiology Professor and Men’s Volleyball Coach, a role he held for approximately six years, where his passion for sports and mentoring athletes to reach their full potential blossomed. While still enthusiastic about all sports, James has recently turned his focus to pickleball and golf as his hobbies.
Real estate has been an integral part of James' family history, dating back to his grandfather who accumulated assets during his leisure time. Inspired by his grandfather's dedication, James ventured into residential real estate to secure financial stability for his own family. Drawing from his family's real estate legacy and experience, James is driven to establish generational wealth.
Motivated by the advantages of financial security and an improved quality of life for his family, James and his family relocated to Texas in 2021.
Having personally witnessed the benefits of real estate investments, James became an investor himself, directing his resources towards his immediate family's prosperity. Recognizing the significance of effective property management, he delved into the real estate industry with the goal of assisting other families in finding their dream homes and paving the way for future financial security.
Danette Ewoldt
Danette started her career in public accounting within the tax department, where she accumulated six years of valuable experience in tax-related matters. Transitioning from public accounting, she focused on tax and financial work independently for various clients. Later, she assumed the role of CFO at a large HOA insurance company, overseeing its financial health for 22 years until her retirement in 2020.
In 2008, Danette acquired her real estate license to pursue her passion for homes, design, and real estate investing. Collaborating with friends, family, and investors, she ventured into purchasing investment properties and applied her financial and real estate expertise effectively. With a background in construction acquired from her father, a custom home builder, Danette developed a keen eye for design and property structures. Leveraging her design passion, she bought and renovated properties, enhancing their appeal for investment purposes.
Danette’s diverse expertise in finance, taxes, and real estate makes her an invaluable asset to clients seeking guidance on their first home purchase or investment. Her ability to recognize a property’s potential equity, often overlooked by many, ensures clients make well-informed decisions.
During her leisure time, Danette cherishes moments with her grown children and four grandchildren. She also enjoys pursuing her hobbies, such as crafting in her workshop, golfing, and traveling with her husband.
Danette's rich background, blending financial acumen, real estate knowledge, and design flair, positions her as a valuable resource for her clients.
Our Services
For the Family Realty provides a wide range of residential real estate services, including sales, purchases, leasing, and property management. To expedite the leasing process, it is essential to set the right prices and enhance property exposure. The key to successful leasing is selecting suitable tenants. With 17 years of experience, we have developed effective policies and procedures to protect our clients' assets through stringent tenant application processes. Once tenants are in place, our exceptional management services aim to reduce turnover and optimize returns on investment. When property owners opt to sell, our team is committed to achieving the best possible prices for our listings.
Leasing
Our rapid leasing process leads to fewer days on the market and increased ROI.
Management
Property management services provided at a flat and affordable rate.
Sales
When property owners are prepared to sell, our team will ensure you get top dollar.
Photography
Our properties are professionally photographed to generate the highest level of interest in the property through photography.
Marketing Strategy
In our marketing efforts, we go beyond just the MLS listing. Our properties are distributed to platforms such as zillow.com, realtor.com, homes.com, and trulia. Additionally, we leverage our local Facebook pages to connect with prospective tenants in the area.
Repairs and Maintenance
Services by For the Family Realty include coordinating repair and maintenance tasks for tenants and owners. Owners have the option to be completely hands-off, set repair thresholds, or approve all repairs as needed.
Software
We utilize the top property management software available in the market. Property owners can access their online portal for complete visibility and receive automatic rent disbursements and statements.
No-Obligation Contract
Our management contracts with owners are based on no-obligation terms. Owners have the flexibility to cancel at any time with a 30-day notice period.
Why We’re Different
For the Family Realty was established by Danette Ewoldt, a seasoned CPA, Broker, and entrepreneur. Recognizing the intricate nature of real estate management, our founder identified a need for high-quality and professional management services. The legal, accounting, and marketing aspects involved in residential property management go beyond the usual capabilities of real estate agents. For the Family Realty offers the necessary expertise to deliver top-tier property management services.
Working with Investors
Investment Rental in Light Farms (2024)
1525 Wayback, Celina, TX
Rental Property purchased LIttle Elm (2022)
1509 Waterfall, Lttle Elm, TX
Investor purchased in Frisco Del Web (2022)
2011 Marble Ridge, Frisco, TX
Working with Investors
Investment Rental in Dallas (2021)
6019 Yellow Rock, TX
Investment in LIght Farms Celina TX (2023)
1509 Waterfall, Lttle Elm, TX
Investment purchase Dallas (2021)
15110 Leafy Lane, TX
Working with Investors
Investment Rental in Light Farms (2023)
4132 Lightstone, Celina, TX
First time Investor. We were able to get seller to buydown their interest rate and secure a two year tenant Quickly!agrairstext
investment in Light Farms purchased 2021
774 Corner Post Path
Investment Rental in Dallas, Texas 2022
5915 Smoke Glass Trail
Helping clients with their dream homes
Represented buyer Celina, TX (2023)
107 Buchanan Celina, TX
Represented buyer Celina, TX (2022)
9687 Amberwoods, Frisco TX
Represented Buyer Mckinney Tx (2022)
2612 Spring, McKinney TX
Helping clients with their dream homes
Represented buyer Celina, TX (2023)
4125 Kingston Celina, TX
Represented buyer Gunter TX (2024)
192 Peggy Lane, Gunter, TX
Represented Buyer Aubrey, Tx (2022)
1012 Firework Aubrey, TX
LOTS & Rock Creek Resort Properties
vacation home in rock creek on texoma
80 Dublin, Gordonville TX
Lot Purchase in ROck Creek on Lake Texoma
Lot 9 Sunny Field Gordonville TX
Lot Purchase in Rock Creek on LAke Texoma
495 Toscana, Gordonville, TX
Short and Midterm Rentals
Investment Rental Celina Texas
1525 Wayback, Celina, TX
AirBNB Purchased in Mckinney TX 2024
Downtown McKinney, TX
Midterm Rental in Palm Desert CA
South Palm Desert, CA
Sold Properties
Ladera Ranch CA (2021)
7 Paniolo, Ladera Ranch
Rancho MIssion Viejo, CA (2024)
229 Medano, RMV
34 Kempton, Ladera Ranch (2021)
34 Kempton, Ladera Ranch
What our clients are saying
We could not have asked for a better team to help us navigate our home buying journey! They helped us understand the market and what would be the best strategy given our budget and future plans for a family. When we finally found our home, they were with us every step of the way, helping to inform us on what kind of offer to make, and even negotiating with the seller to take care of some major repairs that were found during the inspection and completed prior to the closing. We are so thankful for the time and dedication that was spent to help us find our first home and get us confidently started on our real estate journey!
- Casey & Emily O’Brien
We can’t thank James enough for his exceptional service during our big move from California to Texas! He didn’t just find us a house; he found the perfect home that fit all our personal needs. James truly listened to what we wanted and matched us with a fantastic neighborhood filled with like-minded neighbors and young children, ideal for our family.
Throughout the transition, his support was invaluable. He went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly, making what could have been a stressful experience a whole lot easier. James doesn't just accommodate— he makes dreams come true!
-TREY AND MCCALL ANDERSON
We can’t say enough about our experience with For The Family Realty! We got our dream home thanks to their knowledge of the local real estate market and their persistence in finding just the right home for us. They were very responsive and proactive as new properties became available. I’ve referred them to several family members looking for a new home and they were equally satisfied! We’d work with them again in a heartbeat, but are very happy where we are!
James and Danette were truly incredible to work with. From the onset they committed to not only ensuring we received the best deal possible, but even more importantly, the home that fit the needs and dreams of our family. We were specifically looking for a very unique type of property with many specifications and their relentless search found the perfect property with more than we could have even hoped for. Their professionalism and expertise were continuously exemplified through their timely appointments, thorough research prior to arrival, and attention to detail. They were not only being able to answer all of our questions but provided further important details on questions we would not have even known to ask. When time came for negotiations they were creative and tenacious ensuring we achieved a price point even better than we could have hoped for. Their passion to assist families in obtaining a home that fits both their needs and dreams was evident throughout the entire process, and we could not give them a higher recommendation. We rate them at 6 stars out of 5, and though we will never need to move again due to them finding the perfect home, we would not use anybody else after receiving such incredible service.
-Kyle & Kristin Hernandez
-Steve and Jeannie Blythe
OUR FAMILY
Contact Details
James Anderson: jamessellstexas@gmail.com
Cell: 714-329-1853
Danette Ewoldt, CPA:
Dsellstexas@gmail.com
Cell: 714-615-9905
Read JAMES and Jessica’s Story
My wife and I, originally from Southern California, reached a pivotal moment as our state experienced profound changes. My wife, working as a NICU nurse, and me working as a Kinesiology instructor and volleyball coach, we found ourselves financially stretched and longing for more family time with our sons. Then, the pandemic hit, bringing a wave of transformations to California, leading to a tipping point for us. With the birth of our third son during lockdown, we faced challenges like masked kindergarteners as well as masked speech therapy for our 2 year old. How do you work on speech when half your face is covered? Friends who had already moved out of state shared their positive experiences, motivating us to take a leap of faith. With prayers guiding us and Jessica's parents supporting our decision, we set off for a new beginning. In December 2021, we said goodbye to California and hello to Celina, Texas. Choosing Celina felt like discovering a hidden gem - a close-knit community with neighbors who felt like family, welcoming and familiar. Here, we found the freedom to homeschool our children, impart our values, and nurture them with love. With a stable housing market and lower cost of living, we could finally pursue our dream of spending more quality time with our little ones. As we embraced our newfound family time, the idea of expanding our family took root. In July 2023, our daughter graced our lives, bringing immense happiness. She is adored by her brothers, and our hearts overflow with joy. Life in Texas is like living in a dream we never want to end.
Read Danette’s Story
My husband and I began our journey in Southern California, where we both grew up and attended college at SDSU. Together, we raised our three children. In 2018, after our youngest child graduated high school, we purchased our forever home on a hill in Ladera Ranch California with plans to settle there permanently. During our 35 year marriage, my husband always talked about leaving California. I never dreamed he could actually persuade me. During the Pandemic, I took early retirement from my job of 25 years as a CFO. Chris and I began traveling more and exploring various parts of the country. A trip to Dallas, Waco, and Austin left me with a strong feeling of belonging due to the warmth of the people, freedom, open space, hospitality, food, and entertainment. This led to serious discussions about moving. Witnessing our daughter and her family face challenges accessing education and medical care for their children solidified our resolve to relocate in pursuit of a better life for us, our children, and grandchildren. Despite the difficulty of leaving our sons behind, with Chris’ encouragement and promises of regular visits back to California, we made the move. Looking back, it was the best decision we ever made. We settled on 3 acres in a delightful community in Prosper, near our daughter and her family. Our sons visit us several times a year, and the time we spend together is cherished. Although we miss the spontaneous visits from our sons, the quality time we now share with them is priceless. They visit often and stay at the house for 3-7 days where we stay up until late hours hanging out in our golf simulator, playing pickle ball or just having great conversations. When our adult children come over not just to visit but to hang for a few days, it a bit like the old days when they were young, and we were all in the same house. The biggest honor in life is having your kids grow up to want to spend time with you!
There is lots to do nearby as well. For instance, Lake Texoma is only 45 minutes up the road and is hands down the best lake for water sports and recreation we have ever experienced. PGA is just 10 miles down the road offering the best golf experience to be had anywhere. I guess the lesson learned is never isn’t always never. We have many friends and family members who thought they would never leave CA. However, after sampling the lifestyle and people of Texas, some have changed their minds already.