Lara O'Keefe's Blog

There's a hidden gem of a community in McKinney, Texas called McKinney Greens.  It's a beautiful community that feeds to highly rated McKinney ISD.  Here's the best news of all:  If you are considering moving soon, now is the perfect time to buy a new home in the area. I stumbled across McKinney ...

I promise that this blog will not make you cry. It has a happy ending with two very spoiled Golden retriever buddies, Bailey & Baxter! Bailey was about 6 months when he out grew his crate (over night) and was trusted alone in the master bedroom while we were out. I had read all the puppy books an...

816 Setting Sun 2 story, 2796 sq ft 4 bedrooms(2 down), 3 baths gameroom, media room Located in the rolling hills of McKinney Greens, this new home has an impressive cathedral entry and formal dining room! It also offers granite countertops, undermount sink, ceramic tile in the entry, kitchen, b...

$3,000 Realtor Bonus! 2916 Golfview 1 story, 2045 sq ft 3 bedrooms, study, 2 baths Covered patio with golf course view! Located in the rolling hills of McKinney Greens. This home offers granite countertops, undermount sink, 42" ash custom cabinets, ceramic tile in the extended entry, kitchen, bre...

I spent my teenage years living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was an exciting and adventurous place to grow up! I would often go sailing with my dad off of the southern coast in a little town named Humacao. We had all kinds of adventures, but this was the most memorable... We set sail on our littl...

How to beat the heat in McKinney, Texas! Texas summers can feel like it's as hot as the surface of  the sun! We have found a way to combat this oppressive heat! A highly specialized, personal misting system.   Our two Golden Retrievers, Bailey and Baxter, are so glad that we built them their very...

I the spirit of forever improving, which should lead to more sales, I would really like to pick your brains as Realtors. What works for builders marketing to Realtors?                                      •·        What marketing pieces stand out and get your attention? •·        What method of g...

$3,000 Realtor Bonus 809 Setting Sun 1 story, 2045 sq ft 3 bedrooms, study, 2 baths This great new home offers an open floor plan with the kitchen at the heart of the home. Ceramic tile in the entry, kitchen/breakfast, bathrooms, and utility. This home is in the golf course community of McKinney ...

A long honored Texas tradition is margaritas, chips and guacamole on the patio! My favorite Mexican Restaurant is Cantina Laredo! They will actually bring out the ingredients for the guacamole and make it for you table side. The service is always excellent and very personable. Cantina offers all...

 Marketing is every good salesperson's hobby. We cannot seem to turn it off sometimes. Well, I was spending the day by the pool with my Golden Retrievers and I was thankful that my husband had talked me into a new poop scooping service. I say this because it was 107 degrees and I did not miss the...