McKinney TX Real Estate

Active Rainer "ENGAGED" to Texas Ranger CJ Wilson - aka My Summer with the Texas Rangers

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:27:08 -0400

I would be remiss if I did not announce my recent engagement to Texas Rangers starting pitcher, CJ Wilson, to my ActiveRain "family".

We have been "engaged" for a few months now...

And by "engaged" I mean....

- watching every one of his pitching starts, including being there in person for two of them

- watching every OTHER game so that I could see him cheer on his teammates while in the dugout...all the while hoping they might have to go through the entire bullpen and get back to CJ so that Washington can give him a head nod prompting him to walk on the field with his SuperMan cape (insert slow motion footage and wind machine) and save the day for the Rangers!

-Friending him on Facebook.

-following him on Twitter

-reading about him on Wikipedia, MLB.com, TexasRangers.com, and any other Rangers dedicated website including his own website www.leftylefty.com

-changing my Facebook profile picture to HIS picture before they even went to the ALDS with a vow that I would not change it back until they had won the World Series.

-purchasing and "girl-ifying" my very own CJ Wilson #36 shirt

-blowing through money wisely investing in memories of me and my family/friends/loved ones so that we could go to the ALDS, ALCS (games 2 and 6) and World Series game 5.

So there, my ActiveRain family.

Say hello to your newest In-Law!!!!

As for me...tonight...I will be watching, ever so intently, from my home (can't be AT the game - I'd be TOO big a distraction) - as he pitches the Texas Rangers to their first of four wins on the road to win the World Series!!

And a final FYI - to all of you who think that my definition of "engagement" sounds an awful lot like "stalking", I have one thing to say to you: NUH UH!!!!!!! It's love. And it's real. ;-)

Signed,

The soon-to-be Mrs. Wilson

P.S. We'll write from Disney World after the World Series to let you know how the honeymoon is going!

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2nd Annual Chili Cook Off - benefitting The Samaritan Inn - McKinney TX - November 12, 2011

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:32:01 -0400

Wahoo! Fall weather has FINALLY made it's way to North Texas! If you are reading this blog and you happen to be researching the area because you are considering moving to McKinney or the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, then take a mental note that today, October 19, is approximately when you can start sporting your cute fall boots, jeans and other incredibly cute and comfy fall clothes.

But...our lovely fall weather is NOT the topic of this post.

What is? CHILI!!!

Yes, chili. The 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off, benefiting Collin County's only homeless shelter The Samaritan Inn, has been planned for Saturday, November 12, 2011. Festivities will begin at 11:30 and run through 1:30.

We're inviting everyone to have fun while tasting and judging all different flavors & styles of chili, participating in family games and networking with the businesses, friends and family that the agents at d + b consider our “team”.

Competitors and cooks of all skill levels are invited to show off their cooking skills and seek the coveted “Golden Ladle” award. Bring your prepared chili in a crock-pot and let the guests decide your fate!

How do you sign up? Easy! Just go to our website, www.RealFamilyRealEstate.com to find our registration form and rules. The entry fee is only $25..and $40 for those businesses wanting to also promote their business at the event.

Don’t feel like cooking? It’s OK to be lazy. Be our guest and sample ALL of the chili for FREE! One canned good gets you into all the food and festivities. We’re counting on YOU to be our judges. We will be accepting cash donations if you would like to purchase a bowl of chili and other delectable bites!

The little ones are welcome too! For the kids we will offer “non-chili” food plus a schedule of fun games and activities.

ALL proceeds will go towards The Samaritan Inn in an effort to bring awareness of National Homeless Awareness Month. We appreciate your support!

More info on our Facebook Page:

2nd Annual Chili Cook Off!

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Vendor Spotlight: DFW Stairs - Custom Stair Renovation in DFW (Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen)

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:40:42 -0400

There are a lot of cool perks to being a REALTOR. For me, I like being a "go to" person when someone needs a recommendation for a quality service provider or vendor. As it would turn out, being in real estate means I get my fair share of interaction with home inspectors, lenders, appraisers, surveyors, title companies, plumbers, electricians, structural engineers, flooring companies, home stagers, and on and on and on...

TODAY I'd like to highlight a vendor that comes in handy when you want to update your home with something that makes a bold, classy and timeless statement:

DFW Stairs!

DFW Stairs specializes in installing custom wrought iron spindles, hard wood stair steps, rails and posts. They also make custom baby gates for your stairs and pet gates!! NO MORE PLASTIC UGLY BABY GATES!!

And get this...they also install hardwood floors and hand-scraped hardwoods on site!!

Fernando Montoya is the owner of DFW Stairs, and he is one of the most friendly, honest business owners that I have had the pleasure of meeting.

Whether you are updating your North Dallas area home to sell, or to make your house your home, you should give Fernando a call for a free quote and consultation. Tell him that Kim Daugherty sent you! ;)

Visit their Facebook page for lots of great Before and After pictures!

DFW Stairs
StairsbyFernando@Yahoo.com
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Frisco TX Home for Sale with Amazing Backyard: Pool, Spa, Study & Ideal Location $235,000

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:36:15 -0400

4901 Baton Rouge Blvd.

Frisco, TX 75035

Backyard Paradise!! Frisco TX Home for Sale

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Price : $235,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.5 Square Foot : 2,206 County : Collin Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1995 MLS Number : 11653613

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Property Description If you are looking for a home that has both a great floorplan AND a backyard paradise, then look no further. This Plantation Resort Beauty offers a lush saltwater pool spa, covered patio, outdoor speakers, and gorgeous board on board fence! Inside you'll find a private STUDY, island kitchen with spacious cabinetry and counterspace, family room with brick fireplace overlooking the backyard. The spacious master suite offers plenty of closet space, relaxing tub and separate shower vanities. Both secondary bedrooms provide walk-in closets. With golf courses nearby, Exemplary schools and convenient access to shopping, dining and major highways, you can't go wrong! Equal Housing Opportunity. d + b real estate : 207 E Virginia St 203 - McKinney TX 75069 : 972-838-5394

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Four Ways to Put Yourself in the Dog House When Applying for a New Home Mortgage!

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:35:49 -0400

Are you in the doghouse when it comes to buying a home?

This past Monday morning McKinney, TX saw rain for the first time since May. MAY!!!! It just so happened to start 5 minutes after I told my 4th grader that NO it wasn't going to rain...it's just thundering...enjoy the cooler temperatures while you ride your bike to school. **Smiling, patting him on the back**

Yep...just 5 minutes after he left the house I hear a DOWNPOUR. OK, maybe not a Hurricane Irene-level downpour, but given our drought I definitely qualified our rain as a downpour.

The rain lasted for 10 minutes (my guilt for sending my son to school in the rain lasted most of today) and then my 10 month old, 90 pound, WHITE puppy, Ranger, whined that he needed to go out. So let him out I did. And after a few minutes, I go to let him in when THIS is what I see staring at me:

<---That dog's in the dog house! No way he was going to be let into the house in that condition!! Sure, he's cute. And no, he didn't know he was doing something wrong. But in the end it doesn't matter. He's 90 pounds of dirty, muddy hair covered puppy adrenaline that won't be coming in until he's CLEANED UP!!

With the tightening down of the lending industry year over year, it's becoming harder for buyers to qualify for a mortgage. Many would-be borrowers are finding themselves in the DOG HOUSE for things that they could have controlled in the first place! So many consumers are under the assumption that having a job, with few debts and good credit (or so they think) is all it takes to be safe when applying for a new mortgage.

However, if you do any of the following YOU might find yourself stuck outside in the rain...covered in your own proverbial "mud"...unable to open the door to your dream home!

My top FOUR things that can and will impact your ability to qualify for a new mortgage. (and YES all 4 of these have happened to my own clients)

1. Take on additional debt AFTER being pre-approved for a loan. Like buying appliances, cars, or other LARGE purchases. Don't. Do. It. WAIT until after you are IN YOUR NEW HOME!!!

2. Borrow from your 401K to pay down your credit cards. Sounds good and logical, right? You're reducing your overall debt which will help your ratios, right? WRONG!!

3. Co-sign for a friend or relative. Just plain stupid. NO matter how great or trustworthy of a friend you have, and how many times they PROMISE they won't end up screwing you over...THINGS HAPPEN!!! Just don't do it. When they fail to pay on their loan do you really think they're going to be in a position to help YOU get a new MORTGAGE?? The answer is no.

4. Switch jobs or change the way you are paid (from salaried to commission based, for example). This changes your income history and lenders need to see two years of stable job income history in order to get the warm fuzzies about lending you a couple hundred grand.

Now I could write many many more ways that you can hurt yourself, but these big four are the most common (in my opinion).

Bottom line: Get pre-approved with a trustworthy lender. After doing this you pretty much need to check with them any time you consider spending more than $10.00. OK, that's a little extreme - but if there's a decision to be made when it comes to money RUN IT BY THE LENDER FIRST!!!!! If you don't, you'll be joining Ranger outside in the rain...covered in mud with NO WAY to go inside your home with out getting "cleaned up" first!!

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McKinney ISD launches misdGo! (aka - Your Own MISD 911 Resource on your PHONE!)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:00:35 -0400

misdGO - McKinney ISD -

Are you a parent of a McKinney ISD Student? If so, have you ever done the following?

woken up at 5:30 am to log on to your computer to find out if the snow that has fallen overnight will delay or cancel school?
fumbled through a giant stack of papers looking for a school lunch menu to see if you should pack a lunch or risk having your child go hungry if they don't like what's being served that day?
tried to find the football schedule to see who is playing at Home on Friday night?

If so, and if you're like me who can't go ANYWHERE without my Droid smartphone, then YOU. ARE. IN. LUCK!!!!

Introducing..... misdGo! From the MISD website: "misdGo offers students, parents, and anyone interested in the McKinney Independent School District access to a comprehensive suite of apps developed to provide timely and helpful school and district information. The app provides tools like lunch menus and maps to schools. It also provides access to critical student information including password protected parent access to student attendance, grades, progress reports, and assignments. You can even watch highlights from football games, theater and musical performances, and high school graduations!

App Features:

News - Check out the latest McKinney ISD news alerts and press releases.
Events - Find out what’s happening at campuses throughout the district.
Map - Get directions to a campus, visit school websites, or call a campus.
HAC - Students and parents can safely and confidentially access student attendance, grades, progress reports, class assignments, and other valuable information.
Dining - Check out breakfast and lunch menus for the upcoming week.
Library - Access the online libraries to see if a book is checked out, over due library books, and library resources.
Videos - Watch McKinney Education Television directly from your phone! View highlights of sporting events, theater performances, student and faculty interviews, graduations, and other features.
Photos - Get a glimpse of what’s happening around the district.
Directory - Locate contact information for faculty and staff.
Fine Arts - Check out the latest fine arts performances including band, orchestra, choir, and dance.
Athletics - Get updated scores for football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and just about every other middle school and high school athletic event.
Employment - Search job openings throughout McKinney ISD.

Pretty dang cool, if I do say so myself!! Anything that will make my families school day an easier one is a winner to me! Just go to the McKinney ISD website to download misdGo for your iPhone, Android and Blackberry (coming soon).

Have you used misdGo? What do you think?

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McKinney ISD - Back to School - Start Times 2011-2012 - Don't Be LATE!!

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:28:52 -0400

The cheers of parents are growing to a roar.

The boos and tears of children are escalating day by day.

Why?

The first day of school for the McKinney Independent School District (MISD) is Monday, August 22nd!

However, do you know what TIME your child needs to be at school???

Since there are so many schools within the McKinney School District, they have staggered the Start / End times to lessen the number of buses, as well as traffic. Below are the the general hours for the different schools and here is a link to the MISD School Calendar.

Elementary Schools (includes Kindergarten) •8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Middle Schools •8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. for all middle schools

High Schools •7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Now that you know what Time School Starts & Ends, how about all the other things ... Do you have all the required School Supplies? Do you have the proper clothes that follow the MISD Standardized Dress Code? If not, you have 1 more week and don't forget the Texas Tax Free Shopping Weekend, Aug 19-21!

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It's Back to School Time in Texas! McKinney ISD 2011 - 2012 School Supply Lists!

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:28:28 -0400

School Supplies – McKinney ISD!

Not that I’m counting down or anything – but did you know that you can now count on TWO HANDS the number of days left until school starts???!!!!

And if you’re like me, you can’t wait to send their “whining, “I’m bored”, fighting with their sibling over who looked at whom”, little tush BACK. TO. SCHOOL! So, the only thing that would prevent your child from entering the school’s doors (without fear of them being sent home) is that they have the proper registration forms, vaccinations, and of course, the EASIEST(but not necessarily the least expensive) - school supplies!!!!!

If you’re the parent of a returning McKinney ISD student, allow me to offer you a word of advice: at the end of the school year, when they send out those “pre-order your school supplies for next year NOW” forms, DO IT!!!! You might think that the prices they are asking seem a little high – but let me tell you – it’s worth the extra $5 to $10 you think you MIGHT be spending. And I emphasize the word MIGHT! Why?

True Story:

When my oldest was in Kindergarten and first grade, I thought I would be thrifty like the women on "Extreme Couponing" and SAVE some money by purchasing the list of 20-25 items myself. I thought, “How hard can this be? I’ll just hit up Walmart and reap the savings”.

Ha. Ha. Ha.

The last laugh was on me. I must have driven to 3 different Walmarts and 2 different Super Targets before I finally found everything on the list. So, with gas at ~$3.50 per gallon, and driving around the entire city limits of McKinney, Frisco and Allen, I’m not so sure I SAVED anything! Lesson learned.

Pay the higher price…save time…and support your school’s PTA by purchasing the school supplies at the end of the year. Write the check right then and there and don’t worry about it again until Meet the Teacher night when the supplies MAGICALLY appear on your child’s desk. Then you can smile and relax while you look at all the other parents show up with a half smile and a “Thank God THAT’s OVER” look on their faces.

However, let’s say you’ve just relocated to McKinney or are new to the district and didn’t have the great fortune to purchase them back in May. Never fear. Here’s a link to the McKinney ISD School Supply list, based on school and grade.

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Looking for a Model Home on a First-time Home Buyer Budget? Great 3 BR/2 BA in Anna Texas for $110K!

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:06:57 -0400

1101 Post Oak Trail

Anna, TX 75409

Shows like a MODEL home!

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Price : $110,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,369 Community : Oak Hollow County : Collin Property Type : Detached Year Built : 2002 MLS Number : 11609118

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Property Description Don't miss out on decorator colors, upgraded lighting faucets throughout. 20x20 ceramic tile in entry, dining, kitchen baths. Kitchen features cabinet uplighting, cabinet pulls and overlooks spacious living room with brick fireplace. Secondary bedrooms are split from master for privacy. Backyard provides ample room for outdoor entertaining. Call for a visit today! Equal Housing Opportunity. d + b real estate : 207 E Virginia St 203 - McKinney TX 75069 : 972-838-5394

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I Can’t List Your House based on What You Want to Net

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:28:30 -0400

My Pennsylvania colleague, Kathy, has written a GREAT blog post, and one that I believe more and more listing agents are facing every time they go on a listing appointment. She speaks the truth as to the simple, but hard fact, that you can't list your house at a certain price because you HAVE to net a certain amount of money. Read on to see what I mean, and if you have any questions about selling your Dallas/Fort Worth home let me know!

Via Kathy McGuriman, CRS, SRES Realtor for Lansdale, PA area (First time home buyers, downsizers,seniors,new construction):

I hear this comment several times from a prospective seller, "If I don't get X from the sale of my home, I won't be able to do Y". So "we" need to price it at Z! Mr. & Mrs. Seller, this is not a good approach to take in selling your home. It doesn't matter to a prospective buyer what you want to net. The only thing that matters is what a buyer is willing to pay for your home.

I research, very diligently, what has sold in the area, comparable to your home. Remember, your home will have to appraise. An appraiser will look at those comparables as well. I look at what is on the market that is your competition. We want a buyer to choose your home over the others. I evaluate how many houses sell per month and how many are listed in the area of your home. That is an indication of the number of buyers. And then I do the math to reach a price to market your home based on its condition, location, appeal. There is no calculation for what you want to net.

Agents don't create the market. Market demand, interest rates, the economy and inventory are what control the local market. We realtors can't fix the economy and we can't change what people are willing to pay for your house. So we cannot control what you want to net.

I Can't List Your House based on What You Want to Net

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Dissecting Foreclosures in North Texas - Q1 2011 - Everything You Wanted to Know

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:16:11 -0400

Dissecting the Collin County Foreclosure Market - Q1 2011

Everyone loves talking about the f-word in real estate. That's "f" as in Foreclosures, people. Get your mind out of the gutter! You just can't have a decent conversation about real estate anymore without dropping that four eleven-letter word. So I might as well give the people what they want, right??

Let's look at how the North Texas area that comprises the North Texas Real Estate Information Services (NTREIS) area fared for our first quarter of 2011.

Overall, the number of available foreclosures in the Collin County Region dropped from the previous quarter, but remains 10.2 percent higher than at this point in 2010. Seems about right...for every ten houses I show it seems that at least ONE of them is a foreclosure but what you don't see in these numbers are the homes that are being sold as a Short Sale. There's at least one of those for each ten homes shown as well.

One price range in particular has seen all of the foreclosure inventory growth: $149,999 and Below. The mid-priced homes seem to be leveling out somewhat...and the number of homes in the $300K+ price range dropped by half!! Woo hoo!

The Median Sales Price of single-family properties, that were noted as being a foreclosure, was at $110,000 in the first quarter, compared to non-distressed single-family homes which came in at $202,500.

But how long is it taking to sell both Foreclosure and Traditional homes? In all categories, the numbers are up, from 94 days up to 115 days for Foreclosures and a little longer for Traditional homes from 120 up to 147 days. These numbers will go down for Q2 & Q3 as the market historically picks up.

How will the rest of 2011 fare? Time will tell...and so will I! If you found this information helpful, please consider subscribing to this blog by using the handy dandy links below. Thanks!

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Home For Sale in Carrollton, TX | 4 BR/2 BA $159,000 | Super Convenient Location!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:20:17 -0400

1744 Elizabeth

Carrollton, TX 75007

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Price
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$159,000

Bedrooms
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4

Bathrooms
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2

Square Foot
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1,956

Lot Size
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11,935

County
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Denton

Property Type
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Attached

Year Built
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1977

MLS Number
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11576724

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Property Description

Charming 4 bedroom home. 4th bedroom could be used as a study or extra living area. Large family room with slate floors, brick fireplace open to kitchen. Eat-in kitchen is light bright with double ovens, tile floor and counters. All bedrooms and hallways feature laminate wood flooring. Large master with french doors leading to backyard. Wood deck, hot tub, misters, covered patio and mature landscaping make outdoor living a breeze.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

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207 E Virginia St 203 -
McKinney
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Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op in Collin County - Shop Locally Grown Produce and SAVE this Spring!

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:56:46 -0400

Spring has SPRUNG in McKinney and the local North Texas area!

I could not be happier! While I love the cooler temperatures of the fall and winter, I don't feel fully alive until I can break out my flip-flops (and not feel weird about it).

The month of April and a good portion of March were busy for this girl. Part of the reason included the natural shift in the "busy-ness" that this time of year brings as sellers begin to ready their homes for the market (=more listing appointments) and part of it was my 10 Year Anniversary Vow Renewal that I masterminded/coordinated/organized. All very good things, but not so good for the blog readership!

So, what's new in my world this Spring?

This Spring I find myself venturing into the new world of organic, locally raised produce and have been intrigued by the Vegan lifestyle. I think I can blame the following for my new interest/hobby:

    * High gas prices (about $3.75/gallon in my neck of the woods)- eating locally grown produce reduces the carbon footprint and supports farmers in my own backyard! And I LOVE to remind everyone to SHOP LOCAL!

    * My recent love affair with Patina Green - a newer restaurant/shop on the square WAY TOO CLOSE to my office to be good for me...or maybe it IS good for me. They specialize in using ONLY locally grown and organic produce to create their lunch menu each day. I love that I only have 4 or 5 choices each day and not a gargantuan menu to choose from. I'm now much more aware and in tune to what I put in my body and what I buy at the grocery store...and in turn what I end up putting into my KIDS bodies!

    * And while we are on that note, from the reading I've done a Vegan lifestyle can help one to drop weight (always a good thing) and ward off diseases. Maybe it's just me, but I'm reading about WAY too many kids and friends dealing with losing loved ones to Cancer. I can't help but to connect the dots and think that it's all about what we put into our bodies. So, I'm on a mission to research as much as I can into a new, healthier way of eating (that will also somehow allow me to enjoy my love of sweets and carbs).

    * Finally, I need more energy. Spring = good weather = no excuse for NOT getting out there and running or enjoying time at the park with the kids. What else can bring about good energy that putting the right kind of FUEL into our bodies!

Which leads me to share with you all a find I cannot just keep to myself. Perhaps you've heard about it...but if not, you can thank me later!

Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op has set up shop every Saturday at local meeting spots in McKinney and Frisco. For $15 each week you get about $50 worth of LOCALLY GROWN produce - 50% fruit, 50% veggies with other offerings including whole grain breads, cookies or even olive oils. The produce selection changes each week based on what is in season.

I have not personally picked up my first basket yet, but Saturday morning at 7:15 I get to experience this first hand. My sister, Laura, picked up her first load last week and I was TOO impressed!

So, if you're looking for a way to experience a more healthy lifestyle and want to positively impact our local economy (remember, shop LOCAL!) then check out Bountiful Baskets! I'll take some pics and post about my experience this Saturday! My goal will be to use each piece of produce in a very healthy green menu next week. Hope the kids (and hubby) are ready for some new dishes!

And to all of YOU...happy Spring! Our family will be celebrating and rejoicing that it is Easter this coming weekend. If you're looking for a church to celebrate at, I'd like to invite you to join me at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, TX.

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Lease in McKinney TX | Stonebridge Ranch Golf Course Community | 3 BR/2.5 BA $1500/mo

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:30:31 -0400

7201 Verdi

McKinney, TX 75070

Stonebridge Ranch Lease in Golf Course Community!

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Price : $1,500 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.5 Square Foot : 1,692 County : Collin Property Type : Rental Year Built : 2003 MLS Number : 11573960

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Property Description Immaculate 3 BR 2 BA Stonebridge Ranch golf-course community townhome for lease. Premium corner unit with yard large enough for pets. Enjoy all SBR amenities including beach tennis club, aquatic center, hike bike trails & catch-release fishing.Exemplary Eddins Elem, Dowell MS & new Boyd HS. Enjoy wood floors, low-maint yard (front yard incl in HOA dues), elegant architectural ftrs like Juliette balcony, art niches & built-ins. Avail. July 1. Equal Housing Opportunity. d + b real estate : 207 E Virginia St 203 - McKinney TX 75069 : 972-838-5394

If you'd love the chance to live in a golf course community, but aren't ready to buy...then consider this immaculately maintained 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome steps from the Pete Dye golf course in Stonebridge Ranch of McKinney. Wood floors, premium corner unit, dramatic balcony and parklike setting. Call agents for a showing on short notice.

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Collin County TX Real Estate Market Statistics - February 2011 | Re-Capping the 'Chilling' Facts

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:25:22 -0400

Collin County Real Estate - February 2011 - Market Statistics

Figures are out for how real estate in Collin County Texas fared for our C-O-L-D month of February 2011. Overall, the number of new listings and the number of sold homes (reported closed sales) were down over February 2010.

New listings were down 23.6%. Were sellers too cold to put the home on the market this year? Or were their feet the only thing that was cold? Fear over another wave of Foreclosures anticipated to hit the market this year may have kept sellers from listing their home for fear that prices were going down and that perhaps they could get stronger values later in the year. Or perhaps many sellers COULDN'T AFFORD to sell their home. Upside down, maybe. In either case, we saw fewer sellers hang up their "For Sale" signs this winter.

The other fact worth noting was that the average days on market were up 19.4%, from 94 to 112 days. It makes sense, given the fact that the number of closed sales was down 16.7% as well.

Sellers received, on average, 92.4% of original list price - also down from 94% last year at this time.

What does this mean?

I kind of feel like a broken record when I say this, but it's just so important to price your home correctly - from the BEGINNING - and have it in the BEST condition possible. With fewer sales being made it's crucial that you don't waste your time toying around with the listing price. If you want it SOLD - you need to be on point with pricing, condition, staging and marketing. Chose a REALTOR® who is on top of the market conditions that you're in and work together to come up with a winning sales gameplan!

Contact a REALTOR® with d + b real estate for more insight on our current market activity!

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