plano tx: Chase Oaks Village Townhomes for sale, Plano, TX - 09/26/16 07:13 AM
 
Chase Oaks Village Townhomes for sale, Plano, TX.
 
Looking for homes in Homes for sale in Chase Oaks Village, Plano, TX or homes for sale in Plano, TX or need to sell your current home? Call 214-282-2945 or Complete the form for your Complimentary home estimate.
 
These townhomes are tucked away from the main thoroughfare along Legacy Drive in Plano TX, still appropriately located less than a mile from Highway 75 for a convenient commute to work,   restaurants and shops.   The townhomes were initially built in 2005 with the final phase of homes built by CB Jeni Lifestyle Homes in 2011-2013.   Square footage is from 1323 to 2071 with unique … (3 comments)

plano tx: Locking in your interest rate. - 09/14/16 03:30 AM
Locking in your interest rate. What does this mean to you and your lender? 
 
1. Interest rate: You've applied for a mortgage loan, submitted all your documentation to the lender, found your dream homes, gone through contract negotiations, inspections and are ready to lock in your mortgage interest rate. Until the mortgage interest rate is locked in, the rate is "floating". With the "lock in", you are electing to close at the lock in interest rate, even if the interest rate changes in the marketplace. The lock in interest rate is good for a period of time, usually 30 to 60 days. Note: … (2 comments)

plano tx: Recorded Deed information in Texas- It's Free! - 09/14/16 03:26 AM
Recorded Deed Information - It's Free!
Did you receive a letter from a records transfer service offering you an opportunity to receive a copy of your current grant deed or property assessment profile? The letter also shows a processing fee ($83) proposing that you will receive the documents and report within a three week period.
The letter you received although may look official,  if you read the fine print it states that it is a solicitation and it is not approved or endorsed by the county.  After you close on your property, the title company will record the deed with the county. You can obtain … (0 comments)

plano tx: 5 things I learned from my clients - 09/08/16 04:31 AM
5 Things I learned from my clients.
My real estate career began a number of years ago as a loan document specialist in a mortgage company. Reviewing title commitments, matching surveys, preparing the correct loan closing documents for a single family home or loans that fell under specific loan products such as 203K or condo properties were detail attentive processes, for sure!
Becoming a Realtor® 6 years ago is a rewarding career milestone.  In sharing information from my previous lending days, my goal to prepare homeowners for a smooth home buying or home selling experience, I've been told has been helpful. We walk through … (0 comments)

plano tx: Allen Public Library - more than books! - 08/18/16 12:00 AM
Allen Public Library - More than books!
With a rare  opportunity for some downtime, I decided to take in a DYI-Spa Day offered at the Allen Public Library.  Now this was unlike any spa day where you experience services or treatments at a Spa. 
The Allen Public Library newsletter mentioned a DIY spa day: Come rejuvenate with relaxing spa crafts. We will be making sugar body scrub, bath salts and more. All supplies provided. 
Three tables where set up for crafters. There was a table to create your own sugar body scrub with essential oils to choose from. A table to create your own … (0 comments)

plano tx: Is it better to buy a new or existing home in Allen, TX? - 07/08/16 05:34 AM
Your guide to choosing between new and pre-owned homes. 
Perhaps your home search appeals to an older home that has some character, a big back yard, urban or suburban feel of the community. Maybe your home search appeals to something more modern. When choosing your next home look at factors that are most important to your lifestyle. 
 
Build your dream home with new construction. 
Although new home construction might be a large investment up front you most likely will save money in the long run. Energy efficient homes with good insulation, windows, HVAC systems and appliances are features that will help save money on a … (0 comments)

plano tx: Home sales - 2nd Quarter - Collin County, TX - 07/07/16 04:36 AM
According to the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS), there were 4342 residential sales in Collin County from April to June 2016. Were you one of those home sellers that made the move? 
 
*Source: NTREIS - Historic sales for Collin County, which is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.   
You may hear there is a limited inventory of homes on the market compared to the number of buyers looking for homes.  In extracting data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) which organizes historical statistics the number of home sales for the same period last year was slightly higher with 4520 … (0 comments)