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plano: What is Rotary? - 08/29/08 03:13 PM

So, have you ever wondered what Rotary is? As a member of Plano West Rotary, let me try and explain. I've only been a member for 4 years. I'm still a "newbie" in the club compared to some of our club members have been involved for 20, 30, 40 and even … (3 comments)

plano: Plano, TX is the center of the Gymnastics World - Congrats Nastia Liukin! - 08/15/08 12:17 AM

Congratulations Nastia Liukin on the GOLD medal for the Women's All-Round in Gymnastics. I loved it!! America first and second - the first time in history that this has happened. NBC mentioned twice tonight that Natsia's gym in is my hometown of Plano, TX. Our city can't pay for better advertising … (8 comments)

plano: Why I love Plano, TX - 08/10/08 05:44 PM

I wanted to share with everyone why I love Plano and think it is a great place to live. I have really enjoyed living in Plano,TX for the past 8 years and can't imagine living in any other city locally.
1. Location - Plano is close to Dallas without having to … (12 comments)

plano: Independence Day with 2 American Heros - 07/14/08 09:26 PM

I'm a little late posting this but I just got the picture. The Collin County Association of Realtors in Plano, TX had a Freedom Breakfast at their office on July 1 for all their members. The idea was to celebrate our country and recognize our members who have or are currently … (7 comments)

plano: Collin County - One of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. - 07/06/08 09:04 PM

Forbes Magazine ranked Collin County as the 14th best place in the United States to raise a family.
Here is Forbes analysis of Collin County: "Home to the burgeoning northern suburbs of Dallas, Collin County is a great value play for families. An affordable median house price of $191,000 means access … (4 comments)

plano: Junior League of Plano - Potential Member Meeting - 07/06/08 06:00 PM

Here is your last chance to become a member of the Junior League of Plano(JLP) for 2008.
You are invited to a potential member meeting on July 17, at 7 p.m. at the League Office in Plano at 5805 Coit Rd. in Plano. I have enjoyed my involvement over the last 4 … (2 comments)

plano: Plano....#1 Again - 07/01/08 11:47 AM

Salary.com has ranked Plano, TX as the #1 city in the United States to build personal wealth. As a resident and Realtor in Plano, I can wholeheartedly agree with this ranking.
Salary.com looked at the following factors: "Local salaries, cost of living, and unemployment relative to the national average. This year's … (8 comments)

plano: Plano Home Sales - May 2008 - 06/20/08 10:39 PM

Below are the current market information and sales for Plano, TX in May 2008. Contact me if you are interested to know how this affects your next home sale or purchase.

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plano: Prices are Up in Dallas - 05/23/08 10:12 PM

You wouldn't know it based on what the local media reports but local prices are UP compared to last year. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight is reporting that Dallas/Fort Worth prices in the first quarter were up versus the same time last year (up 3.76% in Dallas and 2.59% in … (0 comments)

plano: New Listing in East Plano - Timber Brook West - 04/23/08 02:14 PM

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plano: New Listing in Plano, Texas - 04/23/08 02:07 PM

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plano: Trinkets to Treasures - April 19, 2008 in Plano, TX - 04/14/08 03:47 PM

As many of you know, I am a member of the Junior League of Plano and the big event that I've been working on for 9 months is happening this weekend! Trinkets to Treasures is Collin County's largest rummage sale and we will be at the Plano Centre this Saturday from … (7 comments)

plano: Live Green in Plano Expo - this weekend! - 04/09/08 06:14 PM

Plano, Texas is hosting their "Live Green in Plano" Expo this weekend, April 12, at the Plano Centre from 9am - 5pm. The Live Green in Plano Expo is a FREE, fun, family event that will help North Texans make informed decisions and take action to lead more healthy lives with less impact on our environment. … (3 comments)

plano: Top Reasons 2008 Will be GREAT in Dallas - 01/25/08 09:44 PM

I had my annual company meeting with Virginia Cook, Realtors this morning to celebrate our success in 2007. It was quite energizing and we learned why 2008 will be GREAT!! You wouldn't know it from listening to our local news but Texas is a great place to be right now. … (18 comments)

plano: Tips for First Time Buyers - 01/22/08 03:01 PM

The thought of purchasing a home may be a bit daunting, but owning residential real estate continues to prove to be one of the wisest investment choices an individual or family can make. To help you enjoy a smooth and easy home buying experience, I've compiled the following tips for … (2 comments)

plano: Stage your Home to Sell - 01/22/08 02:59 PM

As an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), I assist all my sellers in preparing their homes for the market. "Staging" is presenting your home in it's best and most appealing light to the majority of homebuyers. Homes that are Staged, or prepared for sale, by an Accredited Staging Professional look better than … (0 comments)

plano: Become a member of the Junior League of Plano - 01/17/08 02:24 PM

I hope you will consider becoming a member of the Junior League of Plano in 2008. I've been in this great organization since 2004 and I've really enjoyed it.
So, what is the Junior League of Plano, you ask? We are a women's service organization that supports multiple community programs and … (1 comments)

plano: Plano Trivia - 12/09/07 08:30 PM

I read this on the City of Plano website and thought this information was interesting.
At 72 square miles, geographically speaking, Plano is larger than San Francisco, Boston, Minneapolis, Washington, DC and Manhattan to name but a few! Our population is over 260,000 residents so we are smaller than these over … (1 comments)

plano: Congratulations Plano - the safest city in North Texas! - 12/07/07 12:08 PM

The City of Plano was recently ranked as the safest city in North Texas, the 3rd safest city in Texas, and the 55th safest city in the nation according to Washington-based CQ Press.
378 cities with a population over 75,000 were considered. The CQ Press Safest City Award is based on a city's … (6 comments)

plano: Plano's November Sales - 12/05/07 12:51 PM

Here are the latest home sales statistics for Plano, TX in the November of 2007. I've also included the stats for the 3rd Qtr of 2006 as a comparison to our current market.

All in all, The DFW market is still a great place to buy real estate!
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plano: The Official Cookbook for the City of Plano - 10/08/07 11:47 PM

Did you know that there is an official Cookbook for the City of Plano? Well, there is. The Junior League of Plano's cookbook, Lonestar to Five Star. It features a collection of recipes designed to enhance every occasion from holiday dinners to elegant cocktail parties. Start your day with "Rising Stars", … (6 comments)

plano: October Downtown @ Sundown - 10/05/07 10:28 PM

Okay, it is that time of the month again in Plano. Next Saturday, October 13 is the 3rd Downtown @ Sundown event. I've been to the first two events and I plan on making it out to this one as well. They will have bands playing in the parking lot by … (4 comments)

plano: Downtown @ Sundown in Plano -Sept. 8 - 09/03/07 07:14 PM

Just a reminder, the 2nd Downtown @ Sundown is this Saturday, Sept. 8 in Plano. The event is from 5pm - 10pm. I went to the event last month and it was fun. The live music was great and the stores stayed open late. Of course, I did some shopping and enjoyed … (4 comments)

plano: Plano - What a Great Place to Live - 08/31/07 11:20 PM

New statistics from the Census Bureau on household income in America in 2006 show Plano at the top with the highest median household income for a city with more than 250,000 people. CNNMoney.com reports the average Plano household makes $77,038 a year. That's ahead of San Jose ($73,804) and San Francisco ($65,497), and well … (4 comments)

plano: We are under Attack in Plano! - 08/04/07 11:47 PM

Mosquito Attack!! Not quite, but that is what it feels like every year.
The City of Plano has recently confirmed that several mosquitos in the zip code 75075 have tested postive for West Nile Virus. The city will be spraying in the area but you need to be careful no matter … (6 comments)

plano: Downtown Plano @ Sundown on August 11 - 08/02/07 11:16 AM

The Historic Downtown Plano Association presents an exciting monthly event -- Downtown @ Sundown! The first event will be Saturday, August 11 and each second Saturday through November from 5PM -10PM.
The new downtown Plano group created this special event for the area to help draw visitors. Plano does have an … (8 comments)

plano: I was Almost Flooded Out Tonight!! - 07/11/07 06:59 PM

Rain, Rain go away. I really mean it. I live on a creek in Plano and the water was the highest I've ever seen in my 7 years in this house and my neighbor that has lived on the creek for over 20 years had never seen anything like it. Luckily, … (19 comments)

plano: Plano, Texas market report 2nd Quarter 2007 - 07/10/07 09:19 PM

I've got the latest sales statistics for Plano in the 2nd quarter of this year. I've compared our current sales with the 2nd quarter of 2006. 2nd Quarter 2006 2nd Quarter 2007 … (1 comments)

plano: What to look for in Resale Value - 07/10/07 11:34 AM

I think one of the many parts of our job as Realtors is to advise our clients on what makes a good investment for the future. I've had clients(mostly first time buyers) tell me they are interested in homes backing to major roads or other less than desirable features and I show them … (2 comments)

plano: History of Plano, Texas - 06/29/07 09:51 AM

I came across some interesting historical facts about Plano and I thought I'd share with you so you can see how far my town in Plano, Texas has come.
1847 - Plano, Texas was settled
1851 - The city was named Plano when the post office was granted to the … (4 comments)

plano: Market Conditions in Plano, TX for May 2007 - 06/08/07 04:40 PM

I'm always asked about the current market conditions in Dallas all the time. With all the national media reports about a huge slow down in the sales market, my friends and past clients think my business must be suffering. But the good news for me is my business is doing great. Dallas … (0 comments)

plano: Congratuation Plano, TX for being Green - 05/31/07 09:07 AM

I am proud to live and work in the City of Plano, TX with such high standards for the environment. Nancy Nevil spoke last week at my Rotary Club and told us that Plano has recently received top honors from Keep Texas Beautiful(KTB). The Keep Plano Beautiful organization won the 2007 Governor's … (1 comments)

plano: Only 2 days left to smoke in Plano! - 05/30/07 11:45 AM

As of June 1, 2007 you will no longer be able to smoke in the City of Plano, TX. The regulation restricts smoking in all public places and places of employment.
You are still allowed to smoke in your house and your car. The non-smoker in me thinks this is a … (7 comments)

plano: Plano & Youth Sports - 05/18/07 10:28 PM

The Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau has been recognized by the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC), receiving top honors for producing the "Outstanding Locally Created Event/Program. Plano was honored for their Youth Explore Sports(YES) program held in Plano earlier this year. The YES Expo allowed parents to learn about sports … (6 comments)

plano: Live Green in Plano - Expo 2007 this weekend - 05/03/07 05:28 PM

As a resident of Plano, Texas, I've made the pledge to "Live Green". I'm trying to conserve water by taking shorter showers and washing my clothes in cold water. I recycle my newspaper and any item that I can put in my recycle container. I've changed my lights to energy efficient … (9 comments)

plano: Trinkets to Treasures - April 21, 2007 - 04/02/07 09:48 PM

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plano: Family Symphony on Feb. 25 in Plano - 02/07/07 05:43 PM

The Plano Symphony is hosting the Family Symphony at the Courtyard Theatre in Plano on February 25 at 3pm. The concert will feature the strings section and include fun, interaction with the audience and last only about 45 minues. Just the right length to keep youngsters and adults alike engaged! Come early for the instrument … (0 comments)

plano: Winemaker's Dinner in Plano - Saturday, February 10 - 01/29/07 09:47 PM

Have a great evening and help the projects and programs of the Junior League of Plano in Collin County.
Bring your date or your best friend and admire the atmosphere of the ArtCentre during the Winemaker's Dinner, hosted by the Junior League of Plano, on Saturday, February 10 at 7pm at the ArtCentre of … (0 comments)

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