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Tom and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.

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2011 

I was out driving in the neighborhood on Friday when I can upon a home with a stream of water going 10 feet in the air. No, it was not a broken water line, but a broken sprinkler head. Since it was running during the afternoon on a weekday, the owner would not likely figure it out for some time. ...
01/30/2011
According to the Plano Police Department Crime Prevention Unit there is no current spike in activity either in Ridgeview Ranch or Plano, but there are incidents.  Continued vigilance by everyone is still the best answer.   Currently there are three types of burglars operating in the area. Betwee...
01/28/2011
Excitement is in the air surrounding The Preserve in Allen since Ashton Woods put up their sign on this prime location on McDermott Rd. east of Custer. Plans include 104 single family front-entry homes starting in the mid to upper $200s. Standard lot size will be 50’ x 115’, but 40% of the commun...
01/26/2011
3 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 3-Car Garage | 3072 SF/Tax Dallas TX Luxury Home For Sale - Beautiful Med-style home on corner lot with mature trees and spectacular 2-story entry. Island kitchen with granite, built-in fridge, Mirazzi tile, walk-in pantry and wine rack. Great room overlooks tropical oas...
01/25/2011
It’s that time of the year again. Many of us are picking up our mail and trying to get our tax documents together so we can prepare and file our 2010 returns. If you completed a Short Sale of a house in 2010, you will likely received an IRS Form 1099C showing the amount of debt that was cancelled...
01/25/2011
Lenn Harley's blog today titled, "IF YOU'RE NEW TO ACTIVERAIN, DON'T WORRY ABOUT POINTS" got me thinking about ActiveRain and the reasons to be here.  It's not about the points or the featured blogs although most new members (myself included) focus on it in the early stages. What to know the sec...
01/25/2011
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1613 SF/Tax Valley Ranch, Irving TX Home For Sale - Beautiful move-in ready home for the most discerning buyer. Hardwood and granite floors, recent carpet and Italian tile. Tuscan-styled kitchen includes a skylight and breakfast bar. The light and bright liv...
01/25/2011
One of the main keys to success in business is number one, to make sure that there is a great need or demand for what you do. One of the best ways to guarantee that is to make sure you only spend your time selling to qualified prospects - people who need, want and can pay for what you're selling...
01/24/2011
CB Jeni Homes has begun their close out of Wyndsor Court in Richardson, Texas. Currently there are two completed homes ready to go: 3521 Monmouth Ct - 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Study | 2200 SF-Plan - Originally listed at $281,590. Close-Out priced at $238,990. Details, photos, and virtual tour o...
01/23/2011
As we start into 2011, we need to be prepared for the media frenzy that’s going to happen as the sales figures are released. The market will be “crashing” and new worries will spread throughout not only the housing market, but the economy in general. How can I make such a bold prediction? 2010 wa...
01/22/2011
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