addison texas: MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Towne Lake Townhomes 7/1/09 - 12/31/09 - 01/08/10 06:38 AM
MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Towne Lake Townhomes   7/1/09 - 12/31/09.
There is currently 1 home on the market, priced at  $289,900. Another home is pending.There have been 5 sales in the neighborhood since July 1st, with $136.82 being the average price per sq. ft. (up from the average sales price of $131.62 six months ago).  Homes sold from a low of $265,000 to a high of $320,000.  The highest sale was at $150.65/sq ft (up from $131.62 in the previous 6 month period).
Please call me for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS and  suggestions on getting your townhouse ready to go on the market.  … (0 comments)

addison texas: MARKET UPDATE: Pecan Square Condos in Addison Texas 7/1/09-12/31/09 - 01/08/10 04:11 AM
MARKET UPDATE: Pecan Square Condos in Addison Texas  7/1/09-12/31/09
There are currently no units on the market in the Multiple Listing Service for the Pecan Square Condominiums.  There have been no sales in the complex since July 1st.
If you are thinking about selling, now is a great time. 
Please call me for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS and  suggestions on getting your condo ready to go on the market.  Now is a great time to sell because there is no competition at Pecan Square! With only 57 active properties on the market in all of Addison (14 are condos), this is the time … (0 comments)

addison texas: Counting (On) You - Part I - 01/07/10 08:15 AM
Counting (On) You - Part I
You count!  Before April 1, 2010, make sure you are counted!
The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every ten years to count the population residing within the United States. This is done for multiple reasons, including:
determining the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives determining the boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts determining the yearly allocation of more than $400 Billion of federal money which is based, in part, on census data determining locations for retail stores, schools, hospitals, new housing developments, and other … (1 comments)

addison texas: Addison Pacesetters Learn About Senior Adult Services at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse - 01/07/10 07:22 AM
Addison Pacesetters Learn About Senior Adult Services at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse
Addison Pacesetters (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Barbara Ball, the Information Coordinator at Metrocrest Senior Adult Services, spoke to us.  Here are some interesting tidbits from her presentation.
The Metrocrest Senior Adult Services provides services to seniors, ages 60+ in Addison, Coppell, Farmers Branch and Carrollton. There are 3 case managers, plus volunteers. The offices have recently been relocated to RHD Hospital in the first building on the campus, near the Red Cross, … (0 comments)

addison texas: New School to be Built in Addison, Texas - 01/04/10 10:57 AM
New School to be Built in Addison, Texas: Public Meeting Announced.  
The second opportunity for citizens to learn more about the Dallas Independent School District's (DISD) George H. W. Bush Elementary School will be January 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Construction is about to begin(first quarter of 2010). The site for the new school is on the southeast corner of DISD's Loos Field property on Spring Valley Road in Addison.
The January 21st meeting will provide an update on:
the design, construction schedule, selection of school administration, community involvement in the future PTA an opportunity for the public to dialogue … (2 comments)

addison texas: Addison's Resolution Run - Make a Resolution to Run in It - 01/01/10 08:33 AM
Addison's Resolution Run

Addison Midday Rotary presents the 5th annual Rotary Resolution Run.
January 16, 2010, starting at 7:00 a.m.
Addison Conference Centre15650 Addison RoadAddison, Texas 75001
The run benefits The Mary Kay Foundationand the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Resolution Run is the major fund raiser of the Addison Midday Rotary Club which meets Tuesdays at noon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison.
10k run starts at 8:30 AM 5k run starts at 8:30 AM 1k fun run/walk starts at 8:10 AM $20.00 early registration (through 12/26 at 11:59 PM US/Central) $25.00 registration (12/26 at 11:59 PM US/Central … (0 comments)

addison texas: Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Listed in December, 2009 - 01/01/10 12:56 AM
Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Listed in December, 2009
Six homes came on the market in Addison, TX in December, 2009 (down from 8 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 43 that have been on the market for more than a month. Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low!
New Addison Listings: December 2009

 
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addison texas: Addison 2010 Calendars - 12/26/09 07:02 AM
Addison 2010 Calendars.
If you live in Addison, Texas, you should have already received your official Town of Addison calendar for 2010.  Each year, town employees and council members deliver the calendars to every home in Addison.  Each year there is a new theme.  Last year's I am Addison (complete with bumper stickers) has been replaced with We're Glad You're Here. (Sorry, no bumper stickers this year.)
Every month is depicted with a photo of a person or couple with links to Addison because they live, work or play here.

All the important Addison events are shown on the calendar: Rotary … (0 comments)

addison texas: From 75 Degrees to Snow in 24 Hours - 12/25/09 01:56 AM
From 75 Degrees to Snow in 24 Hours.
There's a saying in North Texas: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute.
Wednesday was sunny and 75 degrees. Thursday brought us wind, cold and snow!
For only the 6th time in 111 years, the Dallas area has a truly white Christmas.


 These are pictures from inside and around my Addison home.
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addison texas: Absorption Rate Analysis for Addison, TX: December 2009 - 12/23/09 12:17 PM
Absorption Rate Analysis for Addison, TX: December, 2009
One of the factors that determine how quickly your Addison home is likely to sell is absorption rate.  Price, of course, is also a major factor. 
Based on the analysis of the number of homes currently on the market in Addison and the number of homes sold in the past 180, 90, and 30 days in Addison, the statistics show that approximately 7 homes will sell within the month.
There have already been 3 sales reported so far in Addison in December with another 13 pending transactions.  Not all 13 will close this month, but if even half … (1 comments)

addison texas: Apartment Hunting in Addison? Try Post Addison Circle - 12/20/09 04:41 AM
 Apartment Hunting in Addison? Try Post Addison Circle
If owning a home in Addison isn't an option for you, check out the apartments at Post Addison Circle, a community offering a blend of European charm and modern urban vitality.  Located around Addison Circle, the apartment homes offer luxury, resort-style amenities, and a convenient location.
With more than 400 (yes, 400!) floorplans, there is sure to be one that works for you.  Choices range from studios and townhomes, to multi-level lofts and traditional one, two, and three bedroom apartments.
Community Amenities include:  
Community / Clubroom Internet Cafe with flat-screen TV Outdoor Fireplaces … (2 comments)

addison texas: Addison Fast Facts - 12/10/09 10:57 AM
Addison Fast Facts
Here's a quick snapshot of Addison, Texas.
2008 Population: 15,300 Median age of Addison residents: 31.6 Median Addison household income: $48,566 Average Addison household income: $70,808 Number of Addison households: 7,621 Total employment in Addison: 45,650 Square miles in Addison: 4.3 Developable land remaining in Addison: 6% Housing units in Addison: owner occupied, 19.8%,  renter occupied, 80.2% Education level of Addison residents: 44.6% with bachelor's degree or higher Major employers in Addison:Affirmative Insurance HoldingsBarrett Burke Wilson & CastleConcentr Health ServicesPizza Hut (will be relocating corporate offices in 2010)General Electric CorporationHotel IntercontinentalBank of AmericaMary Kay Cosmetics The population information comes … (1 comments)

addison texas: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at Addison's WaterTower Theatre - 12/06/09 09:00 AM
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at Addison's WaterTower Theatre  Now on stage!  This Christmas Special, by Stuart Ross, is running at Addison's WaterTower Theatre now through December 23, 2009.  Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings stars Matt Brewer (as Frankie), Brian Hathaway (Sparky), Michael Tuck (Jinx), and Jacob Villarreal (Smudge).
This is the very best of Forever Plaid, wrapped up in a nifty package with a big bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been "Plaid-erized," the boys of Forever Plaid are back! Sent to Earth to add a little harmony to the world, Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is one holiday treat … (0 comments)

addison texas: Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in November, 2009 - 12/05/09 03:13 AM
Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in November, 2009

Number of Properties: 8Average Sales Price/SqFt: $120.78*CDOM = Cumulative Days on the Market
Previous month: 12 sales (3 townhouses, 9 single family homes), average sales price/SF = $126.83
 
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addison texas: Addison Pacesetters Learn About WOW (Women of WaterTower Theatre) at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse - 12/02/09 11:42 AM
Addison Pacesetters Learn About WOW (Women of WaterTower Theatre) at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse
Addison Pacesetters (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Greg Patterson, the Director of Development at the WaterTower Theatre, and Glynda Turner, former councilmember and WOW member, spoke to us. Buddy Frazer, a member of the WaterTower Theatre's board of directors, also attended. Here are some interesting tidbits from their presentations.
The theater in general:
The theater is a non-profit charitable organization and has been around for 14 years There are 5 plays … (1 comments)

addison texas: Condo Flats Coming to Addison Texas at Meridian Square - 12/01/09 01:37 PM
Condo Flats Coming to Addison Texas at Meridian Square
No, Condo Flats is not the name of the latest rock band!  Savannah Developers is building Meridian Square in Addison Texas, with townhouses and condos in the same development.  These will be located on 4 acres at the south east corner of Quorum Drive and Airport Parkway, just north of Addison Circle.  
The townhomes (2 and 3 stories) will be built first, then the condominiums.  The first of the townhomes should be available in about 6 months.
Unlike the condos at The Aventura down the street, the condos at Meridian Square will be one … (4 comments)

addison texas: Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Listed in October, 2009 - 12/01/09 01:03 AM
Eight homes came on the market in Addison, TX in November, 2009 (down from 14 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 52 that have been on the market for more than a month. Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low!  Call me to list your home, too.
New Addison Listings: October 2009
 
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addison texas: Addison's 2009 Holiday Brunch & Open House - 11/29/09 08:14 AM
Addison's  2009 Holiday Brunch & Open House
It's time once again for the annual Addison Holiday Open House Brunch!  If you are an Addison, Texas resident, our Mayor, Joe Chow, and the city council are inviting you and your family to the Addison Conference & Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road on Sunday, December 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
In addition to bruch (catered in the past years by Blue Mesa and they'll most likely be catering this year, too), there will be complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday music & entertainment, and children's arts & crafts.
The … (6 comments)

addison texas: Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in October, 2009 - 11/29/09 07:07 AM
Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in October, 2009

Number of Properties: 12Average ( SalePrice / SqFt ) : $126.83*CDOM = Cumulative Days on the Market
Previous month: 9 sales (1 condo, 3 townhouses, 5 single family homes), average sales price/SF = $142.31
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addison texas: Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Listed in October, 2009 - 11/29/09 06:34 AM
14 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in October, 2009 (up from 10 in September). Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low!
New Addison Listings: October 2009
 
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