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Where are Plano Homes Prices Now Compared to Last Year?
2008-04-16 20:58:00
No Problem in Plano Pricing If you read or visit this blog you know I'm a freak about analytics.  This Altos chart shows West Plano real estate prices for the past year compared to the city of Plano as a whole. You can see all lines are pretty steady with a slight downward trend when all the financial markets went bear.  Take a look at each zip code: 75093 is on an upward trend, orange line. 75024 is steady, 2nd black line 75025, bottom blue line is following an upward trend as well. All of Plano, the third line that's black has been very consistent since last May. So, No fear, if you're ready to sell - this is a green light - prices are good to go in Plano. [where: 75093,75024,75025]
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New Listings and New Lots for Sale
2008-04-14 16:25:00
New Listings and Lots! Every Monday new listings are posted for various West Plano neighborhoods. This week 75093 and 75024 are targeted: these 42 properties are brand new on the market. As a side note, Normandy Estates is a new sub division just North of Shoal Creek. Two lots have popped up on the MLS this past week.  The roads aren't in yet, but these primo lots are for sale by Peckham builders. It's Plano Schools and the two lots are waterfront views. Check the first two listings... The development will be one of last new home sites with coveted West Plano Schools. Normandy Estates is 75 acres of rolling terrain, lake views and spacious greenbelt. A luxury home development with all the amenities and privacy expected by you. It's gotten off to a slow start but it's the new premier development in West Plano. [where: 75093]
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Open Houses for Sunday
2008-04-12 22:11:00
Open Houses for 75093 Time for Sunday 's Open House Tour! Link is a customer open house report from the MLS. All homes will be open this Sunday 4-13-08. Tour includes homes in: Indian Creek, Lakeside on Preston, Creeks of Willow Bend, Willow Bend Estates,Meadows at Willow Bend, Pebble Brook at Willow Bend and more... Brief home info with photo and times are on report. Enjoy the Tour! All info deemed reliable but not guaranteed. where: 75093]
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More Weather Damage West Plano - Even EDS
2008-04-12 00:33:00
More Damage in West Plano News media that sirens didn't go off in Plano because there were no tornadoes, just straight line winds - there was more damage than trees snapping into - take a look... Kings Ridge roof damage - seems like if you were really low or really high you got hit. Even EDS... [where: 75093,75024]
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Friday Foreclosures
2008-04-11 16:09:00
Foreclosures in 75093 and 75024 There are 21 foreclosures properties on this weeks list. These properties are actually listed as foreclosures on the MLS by the seller type being identified a such - make no doubt about it.  These aren't all the foreclosures, but properties that are active as of today.  Some of these properties are in good shape, but always get an inspection to know for sure. All info is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Open houses for Sunday will be posted on Saturday. [where: 75093,75024]
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Wicked Weather in North Texas
2008-04-10 21:44:00
West Plano Neighborhoods Hit Don't know exactly if it was a tornado, because luckily not any houses were damaged that I could see.  Sadly, many 100 year old trees were taken in two West Plano neighborhoods, Wolfe Creek and Shoal Creek. Above is Jeff and Lisa's tree that's going to be missed, no house damage but a mess to clean up, it took the root, concrete and all - looks like 100 mph winds to me. The storm hit around 3:00 A.M. this morning and woke up to no electricity, no wireless anywhere and no noise....so on to QT for coffee and this is what we found plus lots of comforting neighborhoods.  We're going to miss our trees! [where: 75093]
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Real Estate Update and Plano Realities
2008-04-08 17:06:00
Real Estate Realities Yesterday the data came out for March as reported by Steve Brown, the journalist for the Dallas Morning News. He only reports the overall picture: Sales down 25% from a year ago.  When you think of what happened in March, the financial market meltdown and sub prime mortgage mess you would expect a decrease in sales. The market will reposition yet again. Now, all real estate really is local and Plano Sales are actually much better than many of our neighbors south. Here's a breakdown by MLS Area: Area      & nbsp;               ;  Sales             Pending     &nbs p; Months Supply Plano               ;      &nbs p;  -9%      &n bsp;    ...
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New Listings 75093 - 4-7
2008-04-07 18:20:00
What's New on the Market? Glad you asked... Here's your weekly list of new listings in 75093 that were entered the last 7 days on the MLS.  Only includes brand new listings, no re-lists here, that's when a home has been on the market too long and is given a new MLS number so it looks like a new listing but it's really not. Sometimes a price reduction has been taken.  It's a good thing for sellers and buyers need to be aware of it - affects days on market. These are all neighborhoods in 75093 from condos to mansions and all price ranges. The market has picked up so the lists are getting longer. And it's the time of year to move... All info is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. [where: 75093, new listings]
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Open Houses for Sunday 75093 - 4 -6
2008-04-06 01:14:00
Open Houses on Sunday 4-6 Well, the market is heating up, being that it's two months behind and that's a good sign for everyone. Lots of open houses on Sunday in 75093... Willow Bend, Pebble Brook, Hills of Indian Creek, Prestonwood Village, Glenhollow, Lakeside, Preston Lakes and more.. Take a look at the customer open house report from the MLS. for times and locations and enjoy the nice weekend! All info deemed reliable but never guaranteed, you know the drill. [where: 75093]
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Friday Foreclosures
2008-04-04 18:26:00
Current Foreclosures for 75025 It's that time again, Friday Foreclosures. Every week we take a different zip code in Plano and list the most current foreclosures on the MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Here's list for 75025 Foreclosures as of 4-4-08. If you want to know Dallas foreclosures we post that list on DallasHomesCenter. [where: 75025]

General Community Info About 75093
2008-04-02 07:00:00
Plano,  TX  75093 Community Info If you're moving to West Plano or already live here in 75093 then these are a few interesting stats to know. West Plano also includes 75024 which combined population is around 91,000.  It's a great community and almost totally built out. [where: 75093,75024]
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New Listings for 75093 and 75024
2008-03-31 20:39:00
New listings are going to be a regular posting at Plano Homes and Land. This weeks new listings are from the past 7 days - all brand new! No re-lists here. West Plano Zip codes featured are 75093 and 75024 and there are 46. I would say that our market is about two months behind, but it's starting to shows signs of good activity.  March stats should be much better. That will be posted later this week, stay tuned...
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Open Houses for Sunday in 75093 -3-30
2008-03-29 14:54:00
Open Houses for Sunday Open houses are back! Don't know if you'll need an umbrella, but here's your customer open house list for 75093. Activity has picked up this month and sellers should or will be seeing more showings on their homes. Information is from the MLS with basic data about the property and times of open houses. Have a great weekend! [where: 75093]
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Friday Foreclosures
2008-03-28 16:55:00
Foreclosures in Plano - 75093 Well, it's Friday and for the time being we do foreclosure lists for different Plano zip codes to help all the lenders out and get some sold, hopefully. This is your virtual bus tour and you can find the most current properties on the market.  So, we don't serve snacks or anything like that.  It's self-serve.  But if you have questions, just ask. Here's the current foreclosure tour for this week. As Always, this list is from the MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. [where: 75093]
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New Listings for 75093
2008-03-27 15:49:00
New Listings this week for 75093 Want to know what's new out there? Here's a list of new properties that have just come on the market the past 7 days in zip code 75093. New listings have the most activity during the first 5 weeks of showing. Often these properties will sell quickly if they are better than the competition and priced correctly.  Take a look... Friday's foreclosures and open houses will be posted on Friday. [where: 75093]

Living in Argyle
2008-03-26 20:06:00
Argyle by way of Plano, Acreage Lifestyle When you relocate to an area you know nothing about - it's good to investigate the surrounding communities to find what your looking for.  For example, you may contact us about Plano, but end up somewhere else. Above is a photo of a property we previewed in Argyle yesterday. It's Northwest of Plano about 30 minutes off the I35 corridor.  If you want country living with acreage, horses and the ranch lifestyle, this could be it. There are many gentleman ranches and a laid back attitude to enjoy.  Along with wide open spaces and plenty of longhorn cattle, it's really Texan. [where: 76226]
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Plug for Plano - Live Green Event
2008-03-25 08:00:00
Live Green in Plano Expo Plano started this family event last year and continues the Live Green Expo On April 12th - from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Plano Centre. It helps us make informed decisions and take action to be more healthy with less impact on the environment! Sounds like something every North Texan could use... And best of all it's free.  Many exhibits, products, new services etc. etc. Lots of stuff on music, art, food (now you're talking) and activities for youth and children.  Check this link for more info.  it's all about protecting the environment, sustaining our neighborhoods and educating everyone. Go Plano! [where: 75093,75024,75025]
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Plano Data Year to Date
2008-03-24 17:13:00
Market Data for Plano Year to Date Hope you had a nice holiday!   Here's a year to date update for Plano in Collin and Denton counties. This shows the current market as it is now, Take a look below: New listings are down 12% from a year ago, as well as sales -18%, But by the time the numbers are adjusted for February - meaning all sales report that should come down to 9-10%.  Notice average price has come down 4%, not too bad... and list price received at sale is lower at 93.8%.  That means sellers are making more concessions to sell.  Days on market is 80 up form 71. The monthly indicators have all been updated on right side bar for other cities in the metro area. It's a one page PDF file in a graphic format.  Info is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is from the MLS.  Good info to know, if you're thinking of buying or selling. [where: 75093,75024,75025]

Happy Easter!
2008-03-23 11:04:00
More Healing Powers... Happy Easter to you and your family from Plano Homes and Land!

Santuario de Chimayo
2008-03-22 15:45:00
The Healing Powers of Chimayo I usually post Open Houses for Sunday, but because of the Easter Holiday there aren't any that come up in the MLS.  So, here's an Easter Open House from our trip to New Mexico last year.   The photo is Santuario de Chimayo that was built in 1816.  It's a massive adobe chapel that's known for a 6 foot crucifix and healing the sick.  In the chapel there's a small room that has a hole with fine red dirt and a small garden shovel. I'm not kidding, people come from all over to rub in the dirt for it's healing miracles. You can't take photos in the church but it's worth the visit, about an hour out of Santa Fe on some scenic winding roads. The grounds are magnificent and a shrine to many, these crosses are lit at night with tiny white lights and are a site to behold.  It's a poor, rural community with a very rich history. And good local Mexican food too. [where: 75093]

Friday's Foreclosures in Plano
2008-03-21 14:29:00
Foreclosures for 75025 Well it's Friday - and it's spring! Good Friday that is. This weeks foreclosure list is for 75025. A couple things about foreclosures in this market... watch for games being played, some homes are being drastically reduced in order to bid up the price with multiple offers.  So know your pricing in a neighborhood. Also, with the blood bath this week, maybe lenders will decide they really need to sell homes instead of holding on to them to get the best price.  Time for the real investors to come out and make your money going in. [where: 75025]
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City of Plano First Time Buyer Assistant Program
2008-03-19 16:26:00
Are You A first Time Home Buyer ? Yesterday I was doing some demographic research for a client and came across this on the City of Plano site.  And guess what? City of Plano has a first time buyer assistant program, you must qualify and if you do, you can receive up to $5,000!  Yeah! You may use it for down payment or closing costs.  Your financing can be VA,FHA or conventional.  Of course, you have to purchase a home in Plano. This might help some folks get into a home by taking advantage of this service. The link has all the information to apply.  Pass this along if you know someone that needs some help. This could be just the extra money needed to buy a home of your dreams. [where: 75093]
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Market Stats for Plano, 75093 - 3/10-3/16
2008-03-18 19:51:00
Market Data for 75093 - last week Here's last weeks activity in 75093, since many of you are watching the market trying to decide what to do - or when to move. Take a look at the charts: Inventory is important to watch, total Plano inventory has come way down from last June, sits at around 1300 units. The orange line shows 75093 inventory which has also decreased from a year ago, give or take a little.  The take away - inventory is not out-of-control in Plano, in fact it should be better for sellers. The chart above is from the MLS - it shows activity in 75093 for last week ending 3.16.08.  Around 267 units for sale, 7 properties sold, 6 pending (waiting to close) and 17 properties had contract offers and are in inspection periods.  In fact, Plano has some of the lowest inventory  in the DFW metro  area - 4.2 month supply. That's Positive News for Plano.  Info deemed reliable but not guaranteed. [where: 75093]
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A Short Sale Tale - This You Want to Read
2008-03-17 15:54:00
A Short Sale Story Are you interested in foreclosures and short sales? Right? Think you're going to make a steal? Well maybe... This is a true story that happened last week- a short sale that's listed in a great neighborhood in West Plano - 75025.  A little background... A short sale is a pre foreclosure meaning the seller went to the bank and asked permission to sell the house for less than what is owed.  Bank must approve this step. The home is priced at $213K in a neighborhood that's low side is $250K. Dollar per sq ft is $74, where a perfect home in this neighborhood could be $90 plus.  Location is an interior large lot and home only needs carpet and paint as far as I can tell without an inspection. Can't beat the floor plan. The property is a winner! One thing about a short sale is you need to inquire about any past liens or property taxes due - sometimes these have not been paid and you have to add it on to your tab.  So I make a phone call to th...
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Open Houses for Sunday in 75093
2008-03-15 17:37:00
Open Houses for Sunday photo by SKWomack Here's this weeks Open Houses in Plano, zip code 75093. Link is a PDF file with basic info, photo and times the properties will be open. Subdivisions included are: Willow Bend Lakes Castlemere Greens of Gleneagles Fairways of Gleneagles Windhaven Willow Bend West Lakeside Preston lakes Creeks of Willow Bend There are some beautiful homes in this collection, go see for yourself if time permits.  Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather. Spring has been a long time coming this year.  As always, info is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is from the MLS. And if you're heading down to Park Cities, here's a list of open houses on Sunday. [where: 75093]
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Friday's Foreclosures in Plano - 3-14
2008-03-14 18:14:00
Foreclosures for 75093 and 75024 Every Friday we post foreclosures for 75093 and 75024. A few new ones, one in Cypress Creek and Meadows on Gleneagles.  Other sub divisions include Preston Meadows, Kings Ridge, Crystal Creek, Lakeside, Windhaven and Shoal Creek. Of course, these aren't all - but ones that have been posted in the MLS as such.  All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Link above is a customer brief report in a PDF file. A foreclosure tip is to already have your financing lined up with a pre qualification letter, or better yet - get pre approved.  Banks and lenders will not even look at your offer without it and if you have cash, all the better. [where: 75024, 75093]
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Why a Foreclosure goes on the MLS
2008-03-13 00:12:00
Foreclosure Tips The market is full of foreclosures and we're getting many questions about them and the process. To help explain, simply: A foreclosure starts at the court house steps and in Dallas it's the first Tuesday of every month.  If it's not sold at auction, then the lender will hire a REO (Real Estate Owned) broker to list the property for sale on the MLS. Many out of state buyers have inquired about the process and this is what happens in Texas prior to being put on the MLS. Because of market conditions, many homes are in poor condition and priced too high.  However this past weekend, we did find some perfect move in ready foreclosures. Lenders and banks do not know how to sell real estate so be prepared with some other options if your deal goes south. [where: 75093]
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Plano Real Estate Update for February 2008
2008-03-11 18:36:00
Plano Real Estate Results Despite the market news of doom and gloom we still get up everyday and go about our lives and buying and selling real estate is one of them. Here are February numbers for Plano which are down but better than areas inside the loop, could be it's more affordable here and schools are excellent.  Probably. Plano Breakdown Sales:       ;      &nbs p;      &nb sp; 239 units     down 12%  from a year ago Avg Price:       ;      &nbs p; $247.             down 6%      &nb sp;     " $ per sq ft:      &n bsp;      & nbsp; $93.      & nbsp;     down 6% Sale to List:   ...
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Good Way to Start a Monday!
2008-03-10 22:21:00
Sounds good to me... This photo is a new pastry shop that just recently opened at The Shops at Legacy.  Handmade cakes, cupcakes and pure sugar pleasure. Custom, refined and very pretty, and yes, a pure sugar rush. It use to be the old southwest gallery space, guess people like to eat more than shop. Seems when a retail shop goes out - an eatery or entertainment venue goes in.  Next to this sweet pastry shop is a chocolate factory (chocolate covered bananas) and a cold stone creamery, like the sign says: eat dessert first and it's easy to do here.  Jaspers and NAAN are right across the street. The Shops is becoming a mini city into itself, looks like West Plano has our own downtown and it keeps getting better all the time. The link is "The Shops" new web site, it's flash so it's a little slow and glitzy. February stats are posted tomorrow and for Plano it's not that bad. [where: 75024]
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Open Houses for 75093 on Sunday 3.9.08
2008-03-08 15:19:00
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Hot off the white board and the MLS is a list of Open Houses in 75093 for this Sunday . Subdivisions included are: Willow Bend Lakeside on Preston Preston Lakes Fairway of Gleneagles Windhaven Steeplechase Glenmeadows Stone Lake Estates Click link below for your tour...Happy Hunting! Open Houses in 75093 for Sunday 3.9.08 [where: 75093]