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Luxury Custom Homes in Chapel Creek Frisco TX - 03/30/10 08:45 AM
Chapel Creek is one of the luxury home communities in Frisco TX featuring custom designed homes located in prime Frisco TX real estate. Within minutes off Stonebriar Mall area, Chapel Creek Frisco is off Parkwood Boulevard between Stonebrook Parkway and Wade Boulevard.
Existing homes in Chapel Creek Frisco start in the low $800K range and run well into $2-3 Million dollar estates. Buyers in Chapel Creek Frisco may select a large variety of home architecture from traditional brick to French country, Mediterranean villas and Old-World European designs. Homes typically start in the 4,000 square feet to larger stately estates over … (11 comments)
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The Morning Forgiveness - 03/28/10 08:50 AM
Little did I know that when I picked up Marianne Williamson's book - A Return to Love, I would learn so many impactful lessons - enough to change my perspectives about FEAR and FORGIVENESS. I've written enough about my FEARs in the past. Today, I want to especially highlight FORGIVENESS now that Easter is drawing to a near.
Marianne Williamson talked about how Forgiveness is something that can be re-newed each morning. What's done is in the past and it cannot be un-done. But if we choose to harbor forgiveness, we deliberately choose to experience more of the pain, hurt, disappointment, … (12 comments)
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Starwood features Luxury Homes in Frisco TX - 03/27/10 10:37 PM
Starwood is a luxury community in Frisco TX. Its location just off the North Texas Tollway and Lebanon makes this community highly desirable for residents. Within minutes, residents at Starwood Frisco are off and on the Tollway with SH 121 also nearby. The homes in Starwood are start in the low $400K to Million Dollar Luxury Estates.
Starwood Frisco is a gated community with 24 x 7 security guards at the gates. Only residents have the car tags for access into and out of the community while visitors can only enter and exit from the main entrance. This provides higher … (15 comments)
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Reading Seems One of the Secret Success in This Business - 03/26/10 10:45 PM
It's hard to believe that sometimes the most ironic answers to become successful in this business are as such:
(1) Pick up your phone when it rings(2) Read the darn contract(3) Own up to your mistakes(4) Don't just run away....
I'm so surprised how many of us in the industry DO NOT read the contracts. Essentially, the contract tells everything about the transaction. Yet, so many "professionals" resort to asking/ emailing questions that can be found on the contract. Quality time wasted because the other end may not be able to get back/ respond immediately. Licensees in the State of Texas … (61 comments)
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My thoughts on Showing Feedbacks aren't really necessary - 03/25/10 09:38 AM
This is not a consecending post towards good listing agents who seek feedbacks from Buyer's agents after showings. This is also not a snobby post. It is just my experiences as a Listing Agent that I want to share with Buyers and Realtors.
Like Sellers, I appreciate any feedback that buyers and buyers' agents would share. It helps keep us in check to see if we're on the right track.
However, some of my past experiences with other listing agents have not been very pleasant. Some almost to the point of stalking for a feedback.That I don't like. Many times, listing … (24 comments)
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Providence Village TX features Resort-Style Amenities and Cape-Cod Style Homes - 03/25/10 06:36 AM
Providence Village is a one-of-a-kind resort-style community conveniently located off US Highway 380. Providence Village is a master-planned community developed by Huffines Communities. Providence Village began in the early 2000. After a decade, D.R. Horton and History Maker homes still build in Providence Village.
Providence Village features cape-cod style and classic colonial homes. The new homes in Providence Village starts in the $120Ks. Most homes typically range between $130K to low $200Ks. Smaller single-story homes are 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, over 1,000 square feet and larger 2-story homes are over 2,800 square feet, 4 to 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms with gameroom. … (7 comments)
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Do You Play To Win? We're not talking sports recreation. - 03/24/10 02:20 PM
A recent example brought this to my attention as I have not acted in this capacity before. This experience rendered me speechless.......
A former co-worker decided to buy a home, called me to assist him. He's interested in an area where I know nothing about, so I declined to be his Realtor(R). I hooked him up with my Lender and they are planning to do business together. I couldn't find a referral for him so he contacted this agent. He described her as helpful and he likes her. Good.
As a friend and someone who keeps in touch, I cordially called … (59 comments)
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How to File for Your First Time Home Buyer & Repeat Buyer Tax Credit - 03/24/10 06:13 AM
Here are some instructions on how to file for your Frisco TX First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. It not only apply to Frisco TX homes, but for taxpayers that qualify.
1. You must use Form 1040 to claim your credit on Line 67 of the 2009 return. You must use the paper version, not electronic version of your return. You can use an electronic software to prepare the returns but not e-file them via IRS. The IRS does not have a website that allows you to upload your supporting documents. You must use the Form 1040, not … (5 comments)
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Highlights and Reflections of Spring Break 2010 - 03/21/10 11:27 AM
My Spring Break is almost coming to an end. I am sitting at the backseat while my husband is driving my son and I home after a great time way from the regular same old, same old life back in Frisco TX.
We started Spring Break early - late Thursday night the week before and drove 7.5 hours to Memphis TN. When I wrote my blog about the beginning of my Spring Break vacation, Rita Fong was so nice to text me that she'd love to meet me. I knew she lived in Arkansas, but didn't know she was only 20 … (22 comments)
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Should You Let Your Buyer Pay More Than "Fair Market Value"? - 03/20/10 12:04 PM
Earlier this week, I wrote a post about a Listing Agent with a Bulldog Attitude Trying to Convince My Buyers and I to Put in An Offer despite its significant higher than fair market value. I received a very interesting comment by Janet Stevens of Bullington Ontario real estate.
She commented, "If the buyer wants to buy it why can't we let them? who decides this "overpricing idea anyway?" I have paid more than others may have for features that were important to me in houses.. I stayed a long time. Could hardy remember what I did pay years later.... "
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Sometimes a Listing Agent Can Bulldog All S/he Wants To Convince a Buyer Otherwise - 03/17/10 10:57 PM
I just received an email from a listing agent about a listing price reduction on a home I brought my clients to view 2 months ago. As a courtesy to the Sellers, I've always provide a constructive feedback (whenever I can so as long as it doesn't hurt my clients' position. I won't lie but in some situations, I wouldn't provide the whole truth).
So, after visiting this property, my clients had some serious considerations about the property. It was only 8 days on the market. My clients and I felt it was over-priced (by $19K). I provided feedback to the … (63 comments)
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Big City Lifestyle from Small Town Perspective - 03/16/10 07:09 AM
Yes, I finally made it to the Big Apple on Sunday, spending most of my Spring Break here. Well, I've forgotten what it's like to live in a big city.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, Manhattan is very much like any other big city in the world. Tokyo, Seoul, Guangzhao and San Francisco. I've lived in Malaysia for 20 years before I landed in small town Norman, Oklahoma. Kuala Lumpur has lots of similarities to Manhattan.
There are tons of people walking every where and in every direction. They always look as … (22 comments)
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A Different Kind of Dash - 03/14/10 07:11 AM
This inspirational video inspired me to embrace the moments of a different kind of dash this week.
It said, the DASH represented the beginning of a birthdate and the end. But what really mattered was the DASH between those years.
That DASH represented the value it was worth by those who loved this person.
What only matters was how you lived your DASH.
So, this week, I'm spending my DASH with my family on Spring Break. My husband and my son. My extended family too. My parents and my grandfather. My sister and her family. My younger brother … (19 comments)
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Providence Village TX Home for Sale - 10341 Franklin Drive - 03/13/10 07:26 AM
Beautifully appointed Cape-Cod style two-story home with generous upgrades
Listed by Loreena Yeo - Frisco TX Realtor(R)3:16 team REALTYOffered at $137,900Built by D.R. Horton in 20041,937 square feet
3-bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2-car rear entry garage
Spacious kitchen for a cook's delight8 inch deep stainless steel sinkMatching Black GE Appliances
Rich 42 inch maple wood kitchen cabinetry
Built-in microwave and electric cooktopNatural stone with accent backsplashLots of counter space and prep work area
Kitchen opens to Dining Area. Photo shows the large bay window in the kitchen.
Dining area is … (17 comments)
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Real Estate Time Out - 03/12/10 08:08 AM
Spring break came early for my family and I. It's a much needed vacation since I've been working non-stop since the last week of December 2009. Although I normally do not work Sundays, these days, Sundays have been reserved for contract signing.
This will be a significant spring break and vacation for me. Since getting my American citizenship in early January, I have been also busy with legal permanent residency sponsorship for my parents. They came to visit from Malaysia and my 81-year old tagged along for the trip too.
We are enroute to Manhattan and Washington DC doing the Great … (22 comments)
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Don't Get Complicated On Me - 03/11/10 04:56 AM
To me, real estate and its transactions are relatively "simple". There is nothing more than looking for a house, liking a house enough to write up an offer for me, getting the offer accepted, then finishing up the rest of the way with financing and title work. Sounds pretty simple to me...
Even short sales are pretty "simple". There are lots of channels to navigate. It's lengthy, but it's not complicated.
The word that scares me ALOT in real estate is CREATIVE FINANCING. Some sophisticated purchasers like to use "such" fancy words. But in my simple mind, that just means you … (18 comments)
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Plano TX Homes Year 2009 Housing Market Report - 03/09/10 08:18 AM
Plano TX sold 2,919 homes in 2009. Total Real Estate Sales $716,244,953.
The least expensive in Plano TX home sold for $52,900 - an older 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1,476 square feet bank-owned (foreclosure) home built in 1964, located in East Plano near Park Blvd between Jupiter and Shiloh. It took 1 day to sell and the Bank received a full-price offer on the property.
The highest price Plano TX home sold for $2,050,000 in Oakbrook Estates in the Willow Bend area. It is a 7-bedrooms, 6-full bathrooms, 1-half bathroom, 7,000 square-feet, built in 1996. This home is a majestic estate on … (5 comments)
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Consider Your Readership Expectation: Timing Your Posts - 03/08/10 06:03 AM
Do you have a set time or expectation of when your readers should hear from you? This post was prompted when I saw a blogger post almost 8 posts in a period of 10 minutes. Wow. When I see this happen, I wouldn't even click on 1 post. I know what this blogger is trying to do. Point hog.
Perhaps we should talk about readership expectation.
If your goal is to write 10 posts a week to maximize your points, you may want to spread out the posts you list.
If you typically get 3 done a week, spread it out.
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Do You Have Mountain Moving FAITH? - 03/07/10 06:27 AM
I know I'm speaking to you today through my Sunday God First post. To the self-employed and to those who works on commission. What I just want to tell you is just to put yourself out there, be the best you can be and God will take care of the rest.
Kutless sang their latest release, What Faith can do - which is the center of my post today. I want you to take 4 minutes to absorb what this song would do for you.
Everybody falls sometimes[Falling is a part of the process towards success. If you … (24 comments)
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Willow Pond Frisco TX luxury home for sale - 03/06/10 05:52 AM
Willow Pond Frisco TX's custom luxury home with lots of upgrades.
Listed by Loreena Yeo - Frisco TX Realtor(R)3:16 team REALTYCall (214) 783-2210 for a showing
72 Placid PondFrisco TX 75034$399,000MLS #11359622
This Flagstone Custom Home is built in 2006. Owned by the original owner. Well-kept and maintained by its owner. The property is filled with significant upgrades with everything a Frisco TX home buyer wants in his/ her dream house today.
Great curb appeal with Austin stone elevation on the front facade. Brick front porch with 2 balconies accessible from the 2nd floor overlooking the pond … (11 comments)
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Getting Homes Sold Beyond the MLS - 03/05/10 11:27 AM
Essentially, this is the question (Can your MLS sell my home?) a Seller would ask subtly when s/he calls to ask for a Flat Fee listing. My short and sweet answer is No. Carol Honkanen of NW Real Estate in Bellevue WA discussed this in her recent post, Flat Rate Fees versus Typical Commission Rates.
She believed in giving her clients a "choice". Hence, she offers a Flat Fee rate AND a "Typical" commission rate. (There is no "right" or "wrong" about this.) Consumers should be given a choice. If they demand, someone should supply. Over the years, I became impartial … (11 comments)
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Frisco TX Homes Sold Market Report for 2009 - 03/04/10 05:49 AM
Frisco TX sold 2,335 homes in 2009. Total Real Estate Sales $684,512,923.
The least expensive Frisco TX home sold at $23,900 - an older 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom 952 square feet home built in 1940, located in the original part of Frisco TX near downtown area (Frisco Original Donation). It took 25 days to sell.
The highest price Frisco TX home sold for $2,495,000 in Chapel Creek - 5-bedrooms, 5-full bathrooms, 2-half bathrooms, 7,511 square-feet, built in 2007. This home is located on a premium lot overlooking greenbelt with swimming pool, attached spa and backyard patio with built-in grill with outdoor fireplace. … (4 comments)
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How the Role of a Real Estate Buyer's Agent Evolved Over Time and Technology - 03/03/10 06:28 AM
I have not been in the real estate industry long enough to fully comprehend the detailed works of a real estate buyer's agent back in the days when there were no MLS (multiple listing service) and there were no technology to support its system. I have heard of stories of the MLS listings showed up in 3-ring binders and real estate brokerage firms used to be a huge part of real estate domination. Consumers relied on their real estate agents for properties available for sale. The newspapers and Open Houses were other sources that properties were available for sale back then. … (8 comments)
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Buyers to Inspect Prior to Submitting Offer? Not a Chance! - 03/02/10 02:04 PM
According to this specific Seller's (lender) instruction, buyers MUST inspect the property prior to submitting an offer. Now, that's a first one for me when stated out specifically like this. The objective is to protect the buyer.
Since when is spending $400 for a home inspection prior to ensuring that you are under contract is protecting the buyer's interest?
The listing agent's feedback is as such:
The inspection before an offer is to protect the buyer. The seller will make no repairs. There is no option period. So the inspection tells the buyer how much to offer because he knows what … (17 comments)
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Market Conditions of Little Elm TX Homes for Sale for under $130,000 - What to Expect - 03/02/10 05:17 AM
Homes for sale in Little Elm TX are available at starter prices for many first time home buyers who are looking for homes under $130,000. This article is a snapshot of the market conditions of these Little Elm TX homes currently available for sale.
Little Elm homes are in high demand because of its price and relatively newer built. Many of these homes are built after Year 2000.
There are 2 very distinct type of homes for sale in Little Elm TX. For Little Elm homes listed at $130,000 or under, they are either listed under distressed conditions whether they are … (4 comments)
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