plano: AHR CE-Approved Pre-foreclosure Training Program Spreading Rapidly Throughout US in Preparation for 2009 ~ 10-27-08 ~ Keller Williams ~ 12pm-3pm ~ Plano, Texas - 10/10/08 03:24 PM
10-27-08 ~ Keller Williams ~ 12pm-3pm ~ Plano, Texas
Location: Keller Williams - Training Room609 W. 15th Street, Ste. 200, Plano, TX 75075 For directions, please call 972.727.7350. Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm TREC Approval Number: 03-00-039-5853 Price: Early Registration $39 Late Registration $50 (Date of Event) … (0 comments)
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plano: One Footed Jumpers Making Hard Work For Us - 10/07/08 08:35 AM
It's hard to THINK like a home buyer again...since it's been so long since I bought and I too was clueless about the process. Today, buyers in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and North Dallas hear the news and read the newspaper about the difficulty our banking industry is in, and it makes it hard for them to … (0 comments)
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plano: 1109 Gannon in Plano UNDER CONTRACT in 11 DAYS! Call Robbins Real Estate Group for all your resl estate needs 214-563-4584 - 10/06/08 01:24 PM
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plano: The Villas at Legacy Town Center, Plano, Texas - 10/04/08 06:39 PM
Conveniently located off the Dallas North Tollway at Headquarters and Parkwood, K. Hovnanian Homes showcases two professional designed model townhomes at The Villas at Legacy Town Center. Unique to Collin County, Legacy Town Center offers innovative urban living surrounded by great shopping, 5 star restaurants, entertainment and a beautiful community park. You will enjoy being within close … (0 comments)
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plano: Ridgeview Villas, Plano, Texas - 10/04/08 02:06 PM
Now open! Ridgeview Villas is a gorgeous community nestled within the City Of Plano, Texas. Just minutes from Hwy 121, the Dallas North Tollway, Hwy 75, world class shopping, businesses, schools and restaurants. Our Lifestyle Collection of Courtyard Homes have all the amenities built right in and offer a low maintenance … (0 comments)
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plano: Preston Lakes, Plano, Texas - 10/04/08 01:58 PM
IN CLOSE-OUT!!! Preston Lakes, located in Plano is now in close-out. This luxurious community features a community pool for all to enjoy. With easy access to 75, 121, North Dallas Tollway, Plano shopping, business corridors, and area restaurants, this community is perfect for you and your family. K. Hovnanian Homes range from the high $400's.
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plano: Legacy Villas, Plano, Texas - 10/04/08 01:26 PM
Final opportunities in Legacy Villas! Located in highly desirable Plano, Texas, Legacy Villas features Ryland's Lifestyle Collection of Courtyard Homes loaded with upscale amenities. Located minutes from terrific shopping, dining, golf and more, as well as easy access to 4 major freeways. Come today and see for yourself the easy maintenance … (0 comments)
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plano: Buying a home without a large down payment. - 10/04/08 07:36 AM
A lot of potential buyers are now feeling as if they can't buy a home until they save money for a large down payment. This is not always the case and if buyers want to purchase a primary home, there are ways that are still available to get 0-3% down financing. … (0 comments)
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plano: Don't be fooled - I may be a Home Stager but my business is Real Estate - 10/03/08 02:16 PM
This is something I've known for a long time and if you think that as a professional home stager that you are only in the "home staging business" then you are not in the business of real estate.
A good analogy for this is to think back when trains were the main … (37 comments)
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plano: Robbins Real Estate Group Presents 1109 Gannon in Plano call us today 214-563-4584 - 10/02/08 02:08 PM
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plano: The Best Way to Chase Away a Buyer - 09/30/08 06:15 PM
The Best Way to Chase Away a Buyer is To Keep Their Focus A W A Y From Your Home.
I contacted a FSBO with a client dying to purchase in the Neighborhood.
The Tour was Horrible. The home reeked of musty Drapes and age-old soiled carpet. It was too Dark; Had no Comfortable … (15 comments)
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plano: Why you can't afford NOT to get your home in top condition if selling or leasing in today's market - 09/28/08 10:01 PM
With a national financial crisis and the tales of woe and doom in the housing market many wonder how are they are ever going to get through this time if selling a property at this most uncertain time of our nation's economy?
After reading an article today on MSN.COM titled: Top … (10 comments)
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plano: Friends and Family Coping with Hurricane Ike - 09/24/08 01:28 PM
Today I Received a long awaited call from the last Family Member refusing to leave the Houston area during Hurricane Ike's devastating presence. Surprisingly, like the rest of my Terribly Unwise Friends and Family choosing to stay, they were perfectly fine. Only mild Discomfort from the Electricity being out a few days and not trusting running … (9 comments)
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plano: A Historical Week - 09/22/08 08:42 AM
A historical week was capped off last Friday with an incredible day of three news events, all with an enormous impact. Thank goodness the economic calendar was quiet on Friday, as government announcements took center stage.
These three huge announcements Friday will change the financial markets around the world. First, we … (0 comments)
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plano: Plano, TX - Training ground for Olympic Champions - 09/20/08 11:36 AM
Although the Summer Olympics 2008 are over I wanted to share some photos I took outside of WOGA, World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, in Plano, TX, where Gold Medalist, Nastia Liuken trains.
Her fellow gymnasts wrote hand written signs and posted them on the door after her win.The facility is only a couple of miles away from my … (0 comments)
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plano: What REALLY happened in the market this week? - 09/20/08 10:17 AM
So, What REALLY happened in the market this week?
Something to think about - The Fed is attempting to be savvy and creative in its ways to help the financial system get back on track. However, there is simply no one who can draw upon past experience to find answers here. … (0 comments)
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plano: Smooth move - How I staged 2 houses in less than 1 month using the same inventory - 09/20/08 08:56 AM
A unique home staging opportunity presented itself in the last month and if I tried to chronicle it here in detail it would be too long for you to care to read.
Essentially one house, that Home Star Staging staged, sold and closed very quickly. The client asked if there were options … (30 comments)
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plano: Plano, Illinois? Thanks for educating me Localism - 09/19/08 10:07 PM
Localism has educated me tonight.
I did not realize that there were other cities of "Plano" around the country, nor had I ever thought to look.
Here's how I found out.... at the top right hand corner of the Localism page is an "explore" button. I was exploring Plano,TX and then … (4 comments)
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plano: My Faux Pear - 09/19/08 05:22 PM
Forgive me as I want to wax on about my favorite faux fruit of late... The pear.
The quality of faux fruit these days is really quite good and I've been fortunate to find some great quality product at decent prices at Tuesday Morning, Ross and Marshall's.
I'm enamored with pears … (44 comments)
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plano: Plano Real Estate | Plano Homes for Sale - 09/19/08 03:54 PM
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plano: Homes for Heros and Professional Educators In Texas - 09/19/08 03:13 PM
Some of you may have heard of this and other may not have, so thought I would share.
Here in Texas we have many programs available for First Time Home Buyers. One of these is the
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation - TSAHC. TSAHC provides a variety of affordable housing … (10 comments)
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plano: Hey Mikey, they liked it! - 09/19/08 02:51 PM
This is an update to the blog I wrote "What if I don't like it?" regarding a property in Plano,TX Home Star Staging staged last month.
Not only did the home seller 'like it', so did several others.
The first offer came just days after staging and subsequently fell through (that's why it's so … (17 comments)
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plano: Is it Inappropriate for an Agent to Request a GFE? - 09/16/08 07:29 PM
Recently I've been searching for a Mortgage Broker and haven't found the Open-Arms reception I thought I should have. Each time I call, it's for a specific home with an interested Homebuyer. After providing all the details regarding the home and the FICO scores of my Buyer, I then request a … (68 comments)
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plano: Bargain home prices here in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Prosper,Richardson, and DFW area? - 09/05/08 04:43 PM
Bargain home prices here?
September 5, 2008
Steve Brown
The Dallas Morning News
You hear a lot about how cheap housing is in Texas.
And indeed, the median home sales price here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is more than
25 percent below the national median - even … (0 comments)
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plano: Plano - based Home Staging Professionals featured in Dallas Morning News - 09/05/08 07:17 AM
This time last year , Home Star Staging along with another Plano-based home staging professional (and my good friend), Barie Pinnell, with WRE Interiors, were interviewed for an article by the Dallas Morning News. It was an article regarding of course Home Staging for sellers.
As we all know, in today's tough real … (14 comments)
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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 … (2 comments)
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plano: Learning by example - A student, a teacher and a lesson learned - 08/29/08 12:23 PM
What a timely blog written by Connie Tebyani called "Got....Interns?"
I just finished teaching my 3rd Home Staging class at Collin College in Plano, TX this week and it was the smallest class yet. It was actually really nice and intimate and I have been very busy these last two weeks … (13 comments)
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plano: PLANO NAMED MOST AFFLUENT CITY IN U.S. - 08/28/08 09:41 PM
The Census Bureau released its annual report on income and poverty on Tuesday, showing that Plano, TX is the most affluent amongst cities with populations of 250,000 or more. It had the highest median household income of $84,492, up 10% from 2006, and the lowest poverty rate. San Jose … (0 comments)
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plano: USDA Rural Loans...more than meets the eye - 08/28/08 12:58 PM
Hope that you are all having a great week and that you will have a great holiday weekend. I came across this loan option and thought I would share it with you. Though it is not for everyone, it is still a viable avenue!USDA 100% Loan
First Time Home Buyer or … (2 comments)
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plano: "I like it! And could I make an appointment to have you come over to my new house?" - 08/26/08 09:46 PM
As a quick follow up to my previous blog, "What if I don't like it?" I just wanted to say that I spoke to both the Realtor and Seller today to find out their thoughts about the final staging. The Realtor has updated the photos on the web and I'm happy … (23 comments)
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plano: Plano, TX Real Estate | Collin County Residential Homes - 08/25/08 04:47 PM
Dallas Homes & Real Estate
5601 WAYFARER DRPLANO, TX 75093
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plano: Welcome Back Plano ISD! School Starts Monday, August 25th - 08/24/08 05:34 PM
If you don't already know it (and if you don't have children in PISD or at all, it's easy not to know) tomorrow, Monday August 25th, marks the beginning of the new 2008-09 school year for PISD students, teachers and staff.
I know we're not quite accepting this in the Otto household … (2 comments)
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plano: Plano, TX Real Estate | Collin County Residential Homes - 08/22/08 01:57 PM
McKinney Realtor
7044 GARDEN LAUREL CTPLANO, TX 75024
3 Bedrooms3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms 4,563 Est. Sq. Ft. Listing # 11044080 $449,900
Listing Agent:Trey Teichelman972-715-1567tteichelman@firstpreston.com
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plano: What's Mortgage Rates Doing/Short Term 30 days and 90 days - 08/22/08 10:03 AM
The Mortgage Rate Trend Survey which is a survey done by Mortgage-X Mortgage Information Services, surveys and summarizes where mortgage professionals think mortgage rates are going in the short term. To conduct this survey, Mortgage-X asked more than 250 experts in the mortgage field each Monday about their expectations for the … (0 comments)
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plano: Plano, TX Real Estate | Collin County Residential Homes - 08/21/08 12:28 PM
Dallas Real Estate
4525 ELDORADO DRPLANO, TX 75093
3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms 1,823 Est. Sq. Ft. Listing # 11060893 $184,900
Listing Agent:Alvin Paulson469-644-8558alvin@remadfw.com
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plano: SHOWTIME! Plano East Theatre Announces Fall 2008 Season Schedule - 08/17/08 09:00 PM
2008-09 Plano East Theatre Students
The award winning Plano East Theatre Department under the leadership of Lisa Hale, Theatre Director and Zachary Elms, Technical Director is getting ready for the fall 2008 season. Auditions for the season's first show, starring the "by audition and invitation only" Theatre Major Studies students … (0 comments)
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plano: Blogging! Ready, Set, And What's Next...... - 08/16/08 12:55 AM
GO!
No Wait. Writer's block. From an All Day long Chatty Cathy to.... Umm, Well, Errr.
Eagerly awaiting the "fuel" to shoot off like a rocket, but finding it to be a slow, more time consuming ordeal.
How can this be? At the end of a Typical Day, 5 blogs minimum, should flow effortlessly; And yet Nothing.
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plano: Realtors, who's in your arsenol of influence? - 08/15/08 06:43 PM
I was inspired by a blog written by Collin County, TX's own, John Cannata with Reliant Mortgage, when he posted this blog to Realtors, "How to obtain more listings Part I".
John went on to give some great tips and information on how to do just that. If you haven't read his blogs … (15 comments)
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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)
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plano: The Wedding Invitation - 08/14/08 09:35 PM
Parents generally are overprotective when it comes to their Children. Especially when we Know in our heart of hearts that something just isn't right with their prospective mates. In this Mother's case, her suspicions have been confirmed for ALL to see. The upcoming Holiday Season is sure to be Interesting.
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plano: Denied a Loan, Have Bad Credit You Still May Be Able to Lease - 08/12/08 09:25 AM
Have you been Denied for a Loan or Mortgage in Dallas?
This is becoming a bigger issue than anybody could have ever expected. We have almost 4 out of 10 clients that apply that are getting denied for a mortgage, due to the new tighter lending regulations. You always hear that … (0 comments)
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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)
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plano: Today's Texas Real Estate tops Hot on Homes for #1 Spot in DFW - 08/07/08 09:27 PM
August 7th, 2008Today's Texas Real Estate(TTRE) tops Hot on Homes for #1 Spot in the DFW Metroplex on only their 2nd episode.
Neilsen Ratings for last Sunday show that as an average, TTRE rated .05 when Hot on Homes came in behind at a rate of .03.
The negative media … (0 comments)
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plano: Sell Your Home, Keep Your Memories - 08/07/08 03:07 PM
Time To Move
Now that you're Selling your Home, don't forget about Your attic.
It's hard to believe how many Families forget or elect to leave their Personal items in the Attic. Attics are generally HOT and cramped, making the desire to Organize and Clear it out an unwelcomed and gruelling event; And if … (28 comments)
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plano: Texas Veterans and the Loan Options they have... - 08/06/08 11:42 AM
As a Soldier in the US Army Reserves, I want to make certain my fellow service members are well taken care of and offered the best service available. One way of doing this, is explaining all loan options to them!
Hopefully you have heard that Texas offer its Veterans special programs … (2 comments)
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plano: Texas Vets and Loan Options that they have... - 08/06/08 11:37 AM
As a Soldier in the US Army Reserves, I want to make certain my fellow service members are well taken care of and offered the best service available. One way of doing this, is explaining all loan options to them!
Hopefully you have heard that Texas offer its Veterans special programs … (0 comments)
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plano: What were the home sales in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson? - 08/05/08 05:16 PM
Each month you may or may not receive a breakdown of the sales in your area. Below, I have broken down the number of sales in these cities and compared them to July 2007. As you will see, homes are definitely being sold in these neighborhoods. Are you taking advantage of all … (4 comments)
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plano: Need some information from Realtors..I asked this in the Q&A Section - 08/05/08 11:30 AM
I have thought about asking these questions since joining...and well here we go.
I hope that as Realtors you will read the questions and give your honest opinion and thoughts into the answer.
1. As a Realtor, what do you look for in a lending partnership? In the five years I … (12 comments)
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plano: The Enclaves of Willow Crest - 08/03/08 04:32 PM
The Enclaves at Willow Crest is located near the intersection of Ohio and McDermott in Plano, Texas. The community offers a classic, old-world neighborhood feel. The builder, Portrait Homes, offers buyers the choice of five unique two-story townhome floor plans, ranging from 1633 to more than 2300 square feet in size! The pool is on … (0 comments)
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plano: Journey of Hope, Plano, TX celebrates 10 year anniversary - you can support! - 08/01/08 08:14 AM
The Journey of Hope Grief Support Center celebrated its 10 year anniversary on June 22nd.
Journey of Hope was founded by a group of local school counselors and others who felt the need to provide a place of support for children and families who experienced the death of a loved one. The … (0 comments)
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plano: Showing Your Home - 07/31/08 03:55 PM
Showing Your Home
Remember-When buyers make a decision to purchase a home, they do it emotionally!!! The feeling they get from the house and the way they picture themselves enjoying the home are two of the most important factors in the decision to buy. The following are some suggestions to help … (4 comments)
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plano: Enhance your Home's Showing Appeal - 07/31/08 01:19 PM
Remember-When the borrower enters your home. "IT'S SHOWTIME!!!!" Here are some ideas to present your home in the best way. Print this out, or email for a copy, and use it as a check list!
Outside the home:
Cut and Edge the lawn weekly for a finished appearance … (4 comments)
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plano: The Sweet Scent of a Sale - 07/28/08 08:51 PM
We've all walked through a Home where Smoke & Pet Odors, Rancid Hampers, Musty Carpet, and even some cooking smells have extremely limited our stay. Once you get it in your head that nothing's crawling on you, You start feeling like you need a bath and become so distracted, it's hard to keep up … (7 comments)
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plano: Just Because You Need a Break in Your Day - 07/26/08 10:05 PM
We all get in a hurry from time to time. Slow down. Don't let this happen to you.
For The 2007 Women Drivers Award 10th Place Goes to:9th Place Goes To:8th Place Goes To:7th Place Goes To:6th Place Goes To:5th Place Goes To:4th Place Goes To:The Bronze Medal Winner:The Silver … (12 comments)
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plano: Turning Other's Negatives into Your Positives - 07/25/08 01:41 AM
Everyday something happens that can cause your Clients time, convenience, or money. It's in those moments that opportunity presents itself for You to become Memorable and "Referral" worthy.
Recently, stamps increased from .41 cents to .42 cents. As usual, people are not too thrilled to stand in the postal lines for a … (11 comments)
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plano: Selling a house in a difficult location? Can home staging help? - 07/24/08 09:12 PM
Selling a house in a difficult location?
Have you considered other ways to market the property besides reducing the price?
While we cannot change the location of a property we can improve the appeal to buyers if the property is indeed in good condition.
There are always buyers looking in certain locations & neighborhoods (obviously … (4 comments)
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plano: Home Staging Tip: Fresh look for kitchen window treatment and it's under $5 - 07/17/08 01:52 PM
Want to freshen the look of a dated or worn window treatment in your kitchen? It's really simple!
Purchase color coordinated cotton napkins that work with the colors of your kitchen.I found the ones in the photo at Pier 1 on sale for around $1.28 each.
Remove old window treatment
Fold … (12 comments)
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plano: How a Home Stager choose the new color on her own front door - 07/17/08 09:32 AM
This summer we've been doing some improvements on our own house. It had been about 6 years since we did the last major improvements and we were ready to tackle a few more. As a professional home stager I understand the value of improving ones home before even thinking about selling. … (21 comments)
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plano: How does the price of Gas in Dallas effect your Home Buying or Selling Decision? - 07/16/08 10:31 AM
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What affect does the sky rocketing cost of gas have on the
Dallas Real Estate Market ! Many
Dallas area
home buyers &
home
sellers are reconsidering where they want to live based on gas prices.
Thousands of people flocked to the north in last 5 years … (0 comments)
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plano: Relocation Concerns - 07/16/08 01:21 AM
In a couple of years after my daughter's off to college, I plan to relocate to a less congested area outside the state of Texas. Is practicing real estate in an unfamiliar area as difficult as I believe it to be?
In an area where I've spent most of my life, … (4 comments)
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plano: What Others Think About Our Profession (untouched) - 07/15/08 11:22 AM
This is a little disheartening for me.
The immediate problem here is agent incompetence. The bigger problem is that we have a system wherein anyone that can breathe can get a license. So, incompetency reigns supreme. What other industry has 1.5 million practitioners with only approx 1 million products … (7 comments)
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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)
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plano: An Old Classic - 07/13/08 10:06 PM
A Realty Salesperson had just closed on their first deal, only to discover the day after closing that the piece of land he had sold was completely under water.
"My client is going to come back here pretty mad," said the Salesperson to his boss. "Should I give him his money … (9 comments)
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plano: No Thank You Discount Brokers - 07/13/08 01:54 AM
I've been bombarded by email with invitations to join Discount Real Estate Brokerages. So I began calling them. I quickly found out what I suspected all along....that it wasn't for me. Their key recruiting tool is no prospecting for the agent. Their virtual office targets buyers and sellers by offering up to … (8 comments)
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plano: Newbie Just Wanting to Say Hello...so far - 07/11/08 08:29 PM
Hello All,
Tell me this forum is as great as I think it is. I've been on board for 1 day and already went through separation anxiety. I love the helpful suggestions and tips offered. So any tips for getting the most from this site will be g r e a t … (6 comments)
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plano: New Home Builders - Year end savings - 07/10/08 12:42 PM
Builders especially publically traded home builders have fiscal year ends to their calender years. I bet you can guess what times of the year within their fiscal year they are giving the most discounts and incentives, right? Even smaller builders have fiscal year ends. Not all builders year ends on … (0 comments)
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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)
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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)
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plano: Forbes Magazine Ranks Collin County as a Great Place to Live - 07/06/08 10:29 AM
The Sunday, July 6th Dallas Morning News reports that Forbes magazine has ranked Collin County, TX one of the best places to live in the US!
According to the article, Collin County was the ONLY county in the State of Texas to make the list.
WAY TO GO COLLIN COUNTY!
To read … (6 comments)
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plano: Sellers, I feel your pain - 07/05/08 11:41 PM
Let me first say, we are not moving. At least not this month. But we are re carpeting our 2nd floor and replacing our white wooden stair balusters for our enjoyment as well as the future return on investment.
Why did we really want to do this?
Heck, we want to enjoy … (30 comments)
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plano: Plano's new Gated community- Normandy Estates in Plano! - 07/04/08 11:26 PM
Ebby Halliday Realtors- Carmen Roberts, Paulette Greene & Lynn Slaney Silguero are proud to represent & listing agents for Peckham Custom Builders. Build your new home on on of their 10 Estate lots in Plano ISD. Many have lake & greenbelt views! Peckham Custom Builders offers 16 Villa lots in this new … (0 comments)
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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)
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plano: July Special - Credit Restoration for only $399! - 07/01/08 09:08 AM
You read it right. There's no typo here. Credit Restoration for as low as $399! One of the things about The Credit Repair Guys is that this company is about making some positive changes in the lives of people with out having them break the bank. Normally, we charge $599 a … (0 comments)
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plano: Plano, Texas Real Estate - 07/01/08 08:34 AM
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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: Buyers Still Settle for SubStandard Service - 06/17/08 07:45 AM
Why are Buyers still settling for substandard services when they don't have to? I'm all about educating and letting people know how things could and should be done. I got a lead in on my website a couple of days ago. He marked that he already had a realtor, so I … (9 comments)
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plano: A $40,000 Free New Home Website for Realtors, Buyers, and New Home Builders - 06/14/08 01:58 PM
Using the internet can save you a small bundle, maybe a couple thousand bucks. You can put that money to good use, buying blinds, carpeting, whatever. Or even a cash back rebate after closing.
What's the secret? Go over to Homeferret.com, the Web portal where you can buy newly constructed homes. … (1 comments)
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plano: National verse Local Opinions - 06/12/08 02:22 PM
I couldn't believe my ears. Barbara Corcoran, The Today Show real estate expert, is talking in general terms again and it is so frustrating. She went on "national" tv and told people they needed to list their homes at 10-15% below their values in order to sell the homes fast. WHAT?!!
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plano: Percentages verse Dollar Amounts- Are they Equal? - 06/12/08 02:05 PM
I sell a lot of new homes. Each builder offers different "incentives" to build with them. Even the same builder, in different communities, offers different incentives. How the builder words their incentives can make or break a deal.
I'm currently working with some buyers to build a brand new home, from … (0 comments)
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plano: 6627 Highgate Ln, Dallas TX 75214 ONLY $249,500 - 06/09/08 02:51 PM
This is a Great House that was brought back to life & priced below comparables and ready for new owners!
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 3 Living Areas, & 2 Dining Areas. Many updates include, refinished hardwood floors through the formal living, dining, hall & bedrooms.
Travertine in the Kitchen, Baths, … (0 comments)
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plano: Plano Crimewatch Bulletin - Aggravated Kidnapping - 06/07/08 06:19 PM
I am the block captain for my Neighborhood Crimewatch in Plano. Whenever there are alerts sent to our area coordinator it is our duty to notify the neighbors on our crimewatch block about the offense. I do this via email.
Situations that are reported through these bulletins happen all over the … (7 comments)
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plano: McKinney, TX is in MSNBC's Top 100 Places to Raise a Family! - 06/07/08 05:35 PM
Everyone knows that Plano has been recognized for years as a wonderful place to raise your family, but, did you know McKinney is also?
In fact, McKinney, TX with its beautiful rolling hills, shade trees, trickling streams and ever growing culture has finally made the list! In fact, McKinney is one of … (3 comments)
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plano: Dallas Data by Zip Code - 06/05/08 08:52 PM
Here is a great website for Dallas Stats by Zip Code: http://www.city-data.com/city/Dallas-Texas.html
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plano: Dallas Housing Facts - 06/02/08 07:45 PM
Here is a great website for Dallas Real Estate: http://www.dfwhousingfacts.com/
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plano: Rental House for Sale - 06/02/08 12:23 PM
I have owned a rental house in Plano, Texas west of Highway 75 for the last several years and have recently decided to sell it instead of leasing it again. My logic is that there are more owner-occupants than there are investors so I'm not going to lease it and miss … (1 comments)
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plano: HomeBuyer Seminar in Plano-Frisco, TX - 05/31/08 05:32 PM
Please join us either June 4th or 11th
Call for reservations 6:30pm to 8:30pm 469-429-0160 Leave name, number and DATE!
Refreshments will be served.
Click here to check outThe Frisco Real Estate Buying!
See you there!
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plano: Plano East Theatre Welcomes New TMS Group for 2008-09 - 05/28/08 08:44 PM
Pictured below are the talented actors and actresses who comprise Plano East Senior High School's Award Winning Theatre Major Studies (TMS) Program. Under the direction of the exceptional, Lisa Hale, Theatre Director, and Zachary Elms, Technical Director, PESH TMS is a force to be reckoned with.
We look forward to another year of … (0 comments)
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plano: Fight Your Dallas area Property Tax Appraisals - 05/27/08 02:25 PM
I'm sure you have received your 2008 Property Tax Appraisals by now. If not, you need to call your county appraisal district. Some areas only send out the noticed if your value has changed. If you are planning on fighting your value, you have less than 1 week, as you need … (1 comments)
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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)
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plano: Hot Plants for Curb Appeal - 05/20/08 10:27 PM
Summer is fast approaching and it's a good time to consider planting drought tolerant plants for beautiful curb appeal. Drought tolerant plants not only look good, they're also especially helpful for homeowners who don't have a "green thumb" and for those vacant homes where the homeowner isn't there … (31 comments)
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plano: Now is the time to buy real estate!!! - 05/14/08 10:43 AM
Texas, particularly North Texas, is one of the most stable real estate markets in the country! There are hundreds of articles online from CNN, Yahoo, Forbes, etc... that expound about the stability of our market contrary to most other areas in the U.S. Prices remain low and affordable. What is unfortunate to … (2 comments)
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plano: LARGE 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Plano! - 04/30/08 05:09 PM
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plano: Curb appeal and blind dating = 2 of a kind - 04/27/08 09:04 PM
Analogies are great. They help us understand why something that may not seem important to us at first glance really is. Let's use an analogy for curb appeal when selling your home and why it is so important to buyers.
Let's compare it to blind dating. Bear with this and you're … (20 comments)
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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: 5200 Martel Ave #11K, Dallas, TX 75206 - 04/22/08 01:40 PM
What a great condo in the heart of the Popular Dallas M-Streets with many updates & a view of the beautiful Glencoe Park.
2 story condo with the main living on the second floor and the bedroom upstairs on the third for privacy.
Tile floor throughout the downstairs. Newer Interor Paint, … (13 comments)
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plano: Texas Ranks 1st for Most Fortune 500 Companies - 04/22/08 01:04 PM
It's no wonder that Texas is getting so much relocation from across the country these days. We're the place to work, which means we're the place to live. Texas has finally beat out New York for the most Fortune 500 Companies across the state. Texas has 58, New York fell to … (4 comments)
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plano: Renee Johnson - New to Active Rain - 04/21/08 10:05 AM
Biography
A San Antonio, TX native Renee Johnson graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a Liberal Arts Degree in Communications. Her professional career began at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. With over 25 years of service, Renee held positions that ranged from Operations Manager, Data Base Administrator to Senior Systems Analysis. Renee started … (9 comments)
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plano: Foreclosure Rates are Dropping - 04/16/08 08:13 AM
Foreclosures are going down! It's true! It was on the news last night, and I had to pause the TiVo to make sure I wrote down the numbers correctly.
The Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex area had a 16% DROP in foreclosures compared to last year. WOW! They compared this to the National … (5 comments)
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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)
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