lake ray hubbard: Lake Ray Hubbard FUN - 06/24/16 12:08 PM

Did you know that Lake Ray Hubbard is one of the largest lakes in north Texas spanning 22,000 acres and is known as a "recreational lake"?!? Me either! But it is!  Lake Ray Hubbard is a lake that great for all ... you can ski, jet ski, paddle board, all types of boats are allowed & so is fishing. 
 
 
Speaking of fishing ... Did you know that Lake Ray Hubbard has a variety of fish species that include white and hybrid striped bass, large-mouth bass, channel and blue catfish, and white crappie?!? Me either! 
But I'll tell you where I learned all this and … (2 comments)

lake ray hubbard: BUILD your HOME in Heath, TX - 03/15/15 03:03 PM
Have you been considering HEATH, TX as a place to call home?  Heath is a  fabulous place to call home ... it's a quaint town just North East of Dallas & on the banks of Lake Ray Hubbard. The City of Heath’s tax rate is among the lowest tax rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro-plex & offers Exemplary schools in the Rockwall ISD.
   
Not only is Heath an amazing place to call home, it’s a great time to build the house of your dreams in Heath, TX, like the Dunhill Home pictured below!  Currently, there are existing developments like Stoneleigh and … (4 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Unique Volunteer Opportunities - Lake Lavon / Wylie, TX - 03/15/15 02:11 PM
Now that all the holidays are done, are you like me & scratching your head as to what to do with the family that would FUN and at the same time, Helpful to others?    Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon are surrounded by some wonderful communities with really great volunteer opportunities.  Here are two of choices unique to this area:   In Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, TX     In Sync Exotics rescues mistreated exotic cats and provides them with a lifetime of excellent care.  They also educate the public and support legislation to outlaw the poaching, abuse and … (1 comments)

lake ray hubbard: 1st Annual Rockwall County Fair - Sat June 14th, 2014 - 06/11/14 10:03 AM
Can you believe there's never been a Rockwall County Fair before? Me either!
 
Lucky for us, this Saturday, July 14th, is the 1st Annual Rockwall County Fair from 4-11p!
                                                           
Your Tax Deductible Entrance Ticket for the Rockwall County Fair ($20 adults, $10 kids 4yr to 11yr & free for kids 3-. Family packs = 2 adult tickets & 2 kids tickets are $50) will include: 
Chili Cook Off Tasting & Heaping Bowl … (2 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Rowlett TX is the City to Move to ... Just look at the Awards!!! - 01/18/14 04:37 AM
WOW ~ Rowlett, TX ended 2013 with a bang! The City on the Lake & on the Move was named "America's Top Small City to Move To" by MOVOTO!!!  
 
 It really is no surprise that Rowlett TX, a Northern suburbs of Dallas that is surrounded by ~30 miles of Shoreline, was named the #1 "Top Small City to Move to"! As a matter of fact, in October 2013 ... SafeWise deemed Rowlett TX the 19th "Safest Places to live in Texas" ... and the neighboring cities of Wylie (#13) & Sachse (#5) made the list as well!!! Not to mention, in 2010, Money Magazine named Rowlett TX #24 in the "100 Best Places … (0 comments)

lake ray hubbard: VOTE for your Favorite Business, Rowlett & Rockwall TX - 02/27/13 03:02 PM
What have you enjoyed about our fabulous Lake Ray Hubbard cities (Rowlett/Rockwall) this year? We've all got our favorites, so let Living Magazine know what Businesses you think are BEST in ... ... ...  Food & Fun,  Retail, Services,  Home & Garden,  Beauty & Wellness and  Health!  http://livingmagazine.net/best-of-rockwall-rowlett
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Let me know if I can help you or your family/friends with any Real Estate needs. Please know that I am never too busy for you or your referral & I would honor the chance to earn the business! If there's a neighborhood that you'd like more information on, simply Email me … (0 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Tax Free Shopping Weekend 2012 is here Dallas Texas - 08/16/12 06:44 AM
That's right ... there is NO Sales Tax my fellow Dallas Texans on a good number of items this weekend, Aug 17th-19th!     This "shopping holiday" comes just in time for most Dallas/Ft Worth families as a majority of area schools around the DFW Metroplex First Day of School is Monday, August 27th.     In this economy, we've all learned to really stretch the dollar and Back to School Shopping is no exception! In addition to getting items without paying the 8.25% Sales Tax, many stores are offering Special Sales and Coupons. *To get the Tax Exemption, each approved individual item must be less than $100 ... … (6 comments)

lake ray hubbard: 4 Must Do's When Selling Your Home in the Lake Ray Hubbard Dallas Area - 08/13/12 07:34 AM
SELL YOUR LAKE RAY HUBBARD DALLAS AREA HOME ... NOW WHAT?!!?
 
So you've decided to Sell your Lake Ray Hubbard Dallas area home & are at a loss at what your next step is. The 1st thing you need to do is Find yourself a Realtor. As a Realtor who specializes in the Lake Ray Hubbard area and Dallas Metroplex, I'm here to help you reach your Real Estate goals and sell your house for a good price & in a timley manner!  
 
The number one thing that makes me, Sam I Am, stand out over other Realtors, is … (23 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Come & See What's on the NTTA Eastern Expansion Drive, Dallas TX - 03/05/12 05:59 AM
As you know, the Eastern Extension of The President George Bush Turnpike (toll road) is OPEN and boy is it fabulous! But if for some reason you're still not sure where this NTTA Extension is, the 9.9 mile Eastern Extension of the PGB Turnpike is between State Highway 78 & Interstate 30. You can read more about it's opening here.  

Along the 9.9 miles, you’ll find your way to great shopping and dining along the way & even be taken to Firewheel Town Center, which is a Main Street-style shopping, dining and entertainment center that also has an outside Park and trackless Train. Be sure to check frequently … (4 comments)

lake ray hubbard: 2011 Year End Market Report, Lake Ray Hubbard, Garland TX ~ Rowlett TX ~ Rockwall TX - 02/12/12 07:01 AM
Another year has come & gone, like the sun setting over the beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard! So how did Real Estate market do in 2011 in the Lake Ray Hubbard area compared to 2010? 

Overall, 2011 was an alright year for both Sellers and the Buyers in the Lake Ray Hubbard housing market considering the economic state of our Country. Houses tended to stay on the market a bit longer than 2010 and sellers typically recieved less than their asking price ... BUT ... on the positive side, the Housing market saw amazingly low mortgage rates!

Real Estate is local and it's actually Hyper Local … (0 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital, Rockwall TX ~ Lake Ray Hubbard Business Spot Light - 12/16/11 07:07 AM
OK ... so if your family is anything like mine, you have a loveable PET, or 2, or 3, or MORE! Whether your PET is Feathered or Furry … and you need a veterinary clinic in the Lake Ray Hubbard area, then look no further than Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital on HWY 66 / Lakeview Pkwy, on the Rockwall side of the Bridge.   

We have grown our lil' family to 3 Cats, who have all seen both Dr Kurt Avery & Dr Kelly Robinson, so please know that it is with great honor & with absolute certainty that I recommend this amazing group! 

Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital is … (0 comments)

lake ray hubbard: April 2011 Waterview Community Market Report, Rowlett TX - 06/02/11 06:12 PM
Here's a snapshot of how the Real Estate in Waterview fared for April 2011.
The month ended with ... 
31 Active listings (available):
*Min 3bd, 2ba, 1,747sqft, List Price $136,000, & 4 Days on Market
*Max 6bd, 4ba, 4,246sqft, List Price $375,000, & 419 Days on Market
*Average 4bd, 2.5ba, 2,931sqft, List Price $215,601, & 133 Days on Market
4 SOLD listing
*7914 Saint Fillans Ln - 5bd,  2ba, 2,803sqft,  Original List Price $159,000, Sold Price $150,800, & 98 Days on Market
*8406 Seafield Ln - 4bd,  2ba, 2,070sqft, Original List Price $159,900, Sold Price $153,500, & 176 Days on Market
*9801 Broadmoor Ln - 4bd,  2.5ba, 3,057sqft, Original List Price $259,000 Sold Price $250,000 & 72 Days on Market
*8306 … (0 comments)

lake ray hubbard: Rowlett Brownie/Girl Scout with a Cookie Goal for Oversea Troops - 01/25/11 07:50 AM
 
Mmmmm, Girl Scout Cookies! Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Samoas ... ahhh a lil' taste of heaven! ... Who doesn't love Girl Scout Cookies?!? Well, if you're one that doesn't like them, that's ok, but I urge you to still read on. You see, Lake Ray Hubbard has a Rowlett neighborhood Brownie (Girl Scout) that has this amazing goal that's as big as our beautiful lake! Miss Stephanie is a 3rd grader at Liberty Grove Elementary in Rowlett. Like all girl scouts & brownies, she set a goal for the amount of cookies she wanted to sell. Her goal is ... wait … (4 comments)

lake ray hubbard: City of Rockwall's Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance, Jan. 28, 2011 - 01/04/11 08:31 AM
Rockwall Daddy Daughter Dance That's right Daddy's, it's time to brush up on your dance moves … it's time for the 11th Annual Daddy/Daughter Ball!  This year the Ball will be on Friday, January 28th and will again be at the Hilton Bella Harbor. If you're not a resident of the City of Rockwall, that's OK, Daddy's from Fate, Heath, Rowlett, Garland, & other neighboring cities around Lake Ray Hubbard are more than welcome! Tickets per couple are $45 for City of Rockwall residents and $68 for Non-Residents and can be purchased at “The Center”, located at Rockwall City Place (972-771-7740). … (3 comments)