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        <description>Dallas-Fort Worth New Homes, Find DFW home builder sales promotions, price reductions, and housing news.</description>
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        <title>Top 10 DFW New Home Price Drops - Week of February 19, 2017</title>
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Looking for a new home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Here are the top 10 new home price drops in DFW for the week of February 19, 2017. Youll see they range from 24 to 10, and if you buy from Askins Realty Group, will qualify for our rebate. This is just a snapshot of our favorite deals, check our DFW Price Reduction Pagenbsp;to get the entire list.



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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:30:15 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Gorgeous 4002sf Like New KHOV with $90K Pool | Oversized Lot | Miramonte Frisco $589000</title>
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This luxurious Frisco 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 3 Car Garage home with Game-Media-Study is a modern home with a Digital (Binary) Address This home offers a private over-sized backyard with an amazing Foley Pool-Spa surrounded by an in-laid Travertine Marble Multi-level decking. The outside is essentially a Resort-Styled retreat. In the morning you can view amazing sunrises and literally see for miles A pool lighting system, sets the mood at night


Modern Home offers 3 living areas plus upstairs loft area, and a master closet that walks through to the utility room. Upstairs includes 2 nice sized bedrooms on a Jack and Jill bath configuration with large walk in closets. Upgrades includes upgraded soft close Cherry cabinets with cabinet hardware, built-in garbage pull, Island Lights, over and under cabinet lights, marble backsplash, upgraded cook-top, extensive wood floors, stone fireplace, multi-level 7.1 wired media room with granite food bar, pool table sized game room, upstairs loft area, extensive landscaping, gorgeous brick and stone elevation, 3 car garage, multiple room TV station wiring, and so much more.


With similar sized new homes by Dunhill Homes being sold in this subdivision in the mid to upper $500s that dont have this lot and amazing Pool setup, perhaps this gorgeous like new turn-key KHOV needs a serious look.nbsp;


Energy Star Certified with Dual Tankless Water Heaters, Radiant Barriers, Perforated Soffits and low 0-85 HERS Rated.





Special Features for 10011 Soledad Rd. Frisco, TX




~$90k pool and landscaping


Very private oversized lot.


9rsquo; instead of 8rsquo; wide single garage door


Large garage is 2rsquo; wider and 2rsquo; deeper than standard


Extra wide driveway


100 amp plug in large garage for electric car


Tankless water heaters


Cat 6 ethernet in study and every bedroom


Maple, cherry stained, cabinets throughout


Soft close drawers throughout


Upgraded appliances


Camera drops in front and back of house








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nbsp; View MLS Listing for 10011 Soledad Rd. Frisco TX 75035






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nbsp;Need More Info About Pool, Home, Landscaping and Floorplan? Contact Mike



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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>February DFW New Home Deals Hotter Than Ever Top Builders, Best Locations, Larger Discounts amp; Incentives</title>
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The February new homes sales push is on Select Dallas Fort Worth Builders are offering extra incentives, in the form of special price reductions (not shown in MLS), and increased closing cost incentives for February contracts in select communities. You dont need to close in February, but you need to get your deal on paper to lock in special discounts.


The housing market is a constantly changing dynamic, when sales are slower, as they often are during winter months, builders increase incentives to maintain contracts and closings. For a prospective home buyer, this is what is referred to as being in the right place at the right time. Additionally, pre-owned inventory for sale is near record lows, and so now would be an ideal time to list and sell what you have and move up to a beautiful energy efficient new home, many in 5 Star Master-planned communities.


With unadvertised new home deals, time is of the essence, and as soon as builders write sufficient contracts, they will often reduce incentives without notice, meaning if you want to capture the builders best discounts, you need to act while inventory selections are the highest. Once backlog is eliminated, builders will be back to controlling cost of construction. Now is the time to work a Deal.


WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE AS YOUR DFW NEW HOME AGENT


ARG when acting as your buyer agent, can help you negotiate with any new home builder, and in certain circumstance, even get the builder to agree to allow us to list your current home under a short contingency with a completed market ready home waiting in the balance. Use our DFW REDUCED NEW HOMES SEARCH, to scan through reduced price inventory.





For New Home Deals and Special Savings, ARG is the Name to Trust


Depending Upon Builder and specific new home, special bonus cash rebates up to $5000 will be added to advertised rebates. ARG also offers in lieu of our cash rebate offer, a low cost to 100 Commission FREE Move-ups. This allows you to avoid a major loss in your home equity by avoiding the typical Realtor Commission valued at up to 6.


Looking to Escape to a New Community? Call Mike or Fill Out the Contact Form Below



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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>mike@askinsrealtygroup.com (Mike Askins)</author>
        <title>Drees Homes 2016 Fiscal Year-end Sale Ends 3-31-2017 | Special Savings is Now </title>
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Help the Builder, Make their Fiscal Year numbers, and theyll help you make yours. Many people dont realize, that with Real Estate, being in the right place at the right time, can save you money and help you pad your future home equity when the time comes to sell. Unlike pre-owned real estate, where a seller is really under no pressure to sell, home builders are businesses and they cant afford to be married to unsold inventory.


Home builders as a business must CLOSE unsold inventory, to pay their bills and maintain cash flow. Unsold inventory erodes profit margins, unlike unsold lots that cost builders nothing. SPEC homes cost builders monthly interim interest payments, utilities, landscape and cleaning costs plus insurance costs, which all work to erode profit margins with each passing month. Once the fiscal year-end begins to loom, issues with creditors or even shareholders, who provide builders with the line of credit they need to fund new home construction creates a more urgent pressure to divest of closable inventory and report more favorable earnings. This is when builders cut their best deals. A portfolio of unsold homes is a warning sign that could lead to higher borrowing costs in the new fiscal year.


Please note that MLS may not reflect the builders bottom line price. ARG Owner amp; Realtor Mike Askins, can help you find and negotiate a fiscal year end deal below MLS pricing. Visit Drees Homes main page, for community amp; floorplan info. Questions? Call new home specialist Mike Askins 





SPECIAL DREES HOMES SAVINGS IS NOW MUST CLOSE BEFORE 3/31/17


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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>mike@askinsrealtygroup.com (Mike Askins)</author>
        <title>Why You Should Be Very Concerned About MLS Listing Photography</title>
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Youve spent thousands of dollars and countless hours fixing your home up not to mention all the other upgrades youve added and expenses youve borne maintaining your home. Youre particular with your homes look and if the truth be told, proud of all your efforts. If that describes you, then the last thing you want is to list your home with an agency that cant tell your homes individual story using well composed professional MLS photography.


Poor quality MLS photos can work against your listing, bring fewer showings and increase your days on market.


The No.1 Problem with Digital MLS Photography is Limited Dynamic Range


If you carefully view the slideshow below, youll first see what the camera saw, followed by post processed RAW images by ARG Realtor Mike Askins. Digital cameras produce both JPEG and RAW images simultaneously, the JPEG being what the Camera sees, and a RAW file that allows for post processing adjustments to produce images more in line with what a human eye sees.


Processing RAW files allows you lightennbsp;dark shadows, reducenbsp;over-exposed highlights, correct white balance, color temperature, sharpness, and control color channels in an effort to remove the depressing dingy over yellow look that is so common when photographing a homes interior. The RAW adjusted images results in well balanced, natural images that produce a more pleasant viewing experience. Here is a recent ARG MLS listing example so you can see the effects of professional photography in an MLS listing.


Another TIP, is to change your light bulbs from warm yellow cast lights to Cool Daylight LED light bulbs. The subtle, yet enhanced blue cast, will make your home appear larger and brighter while minimizing the tired, dingy yellow cast that works against a good first impression.


With ARG, we help solve photography induced bad first impressions. We use cutting edge camera systems, lens and strobe systems, that help us produce images that tell your homes story with photos. If you think about it, agents constantly remind home sellers that you only get one first impression and then post images to your MLS listing that fails that important test. With ARG, we work with our clients, from staging, cosmetic review, lighting, and then photography so when a prospective buyer sees your home for the very first time on-line, it will past the all important First Impression test with flying colors


With a success rate of over 90 selling our MLS listings, easily one of the best percentages in the business, we have a proven DFW MLS Listing system that brings results.


Perhaps it is time to engage a Realtor that understands the art of making a better first online impression. Got questions? Call us at 


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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <link>https://www.texasnewhomerebates.com/blog/wow-5-outdoor-living-areas-plus-heated-spa-pool-amazing-4500sf-floorplan-in-prosper-799900.html</link>
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        <title>Wow 5 Outdoor Living Areas, Plus Heated Spa Pool Amazing ~4500sf Floorplan in Prosper $799,900</title>
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UNDER CONTRACT 2/14/2017. Every once in awhile a head-turning listing like this hits the market. Owners built this carefully planned luxury home from an empty 1/3rd-acre lot in Whitley Place and enhanced it with professional outdoor living touches everywhere. In total over $326,000 in upgraded features.


Original owners are non-smokers with no pets.nbsp;


What makes this home so rare is its amazing near perfect condition, interior decorator touches, and completely unexpected floorplan that artfully integrates multiple outdoor living spaces with a smart interior 1.5 Story floorplan. Outdoor living includes 2 open (uncovered) courtyards, one in front, one in the center back, a large covered living area with Fireplace, TV connection port and built-in Speakers, an Arbor constructed over an outdoor kitchen, Stone Bar amp; Grill with integrated Stainless Ice Chest, a fire pit that is integrated into a stone circular sitting area plus a $41,000 Heated SPOL, which is basically a small heated pool or oversized Spa. Night lighting is really special.nbsp;




You should see the night photos View MLS Listing for 621 Longwood Drive, Prosper. Listing Photography for this listing is the photographic work ofnbsp;ARGs Owner, Mike Askins. My lifelong obsession with Photography helps me tell your homes unique story with images. nbsp;




This home is just hitting MLS. If youre interested and need more information, please contact Mike or Jenee at ARG: 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>mike@askinsrealtygroup.com (Mike Askins)</author>
        <title>Over 50 American Legend Homes Ready For Closing This Spring</title>
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American Legend Homes offers quality built new homes, smart floorplans and excellent community locations across Dallas Fort Worth. American Legend Home buyers can expect exceptional value for their home buying budget, and a builder name that is highly respected in the pre-owned market should you ever need to sell your new home. You can quickly view all American Legend Homes for Sale in MLS, and find a community that fits your location and budget needs.





ARG can help you negotiate and assist you withnbsp;your important new home purchase


ARG buyers gain a major 4 cash rebate advantage ($400,000 = $16,000 Cash Back), or Free Move-up in addition to ALL builder incentives and sales promotions. ARG can help connect buyers with proven lenders who can offer multiple ways through the financing maze, offer suggestions for lower cost Home Owner Insurance providers, provide input as to upgrades and floorplan considerations and even provide after closing referrals to quality home improvement contractors.





For exact inventory completion dates, please call Mike Askins .


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AMERICAN LEGEND HOMES FOR SALE IN DALLAS FORT WORTH



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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Sneak Peek at American Legend Homes in Melton Ridge, Stonebridge Ranch</title>
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Heres a sneak peek at the next four homes thatnbsp;American Legend Homes will be completing bynbsp;August. Act now to get first choice and the most desirable lots. Talk to Mike about applicable new home rebates and how you can save thousands on your new Melton Ridge home purchase.


8800 Abbington Plan 116F -nbsp;3,775 s.f., $516,403 (Model floor plan)




5 bedroom home with 4 full baths, 1 powder bath and study


Kitchen has double ovens, large island and granite countertops


Large master bedroom with bay window downstairs


Guest suite with full bath and study


Hand-scraped hardwood floors in entry, dining, kitchen and family room


3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 baths and large game or media room


Stone elevation and extended outdoor living area at patio





nbsp;8724 Abbington Plan 1167J -3,451 s.f., $510,933




4 bedroom home with 3 full baths, 1 powder bath, study and media room


2 story with stone elevation on large lot, big enough for a pool


Kitchen has double ovens, large island and granite countertops


Hand-scraped hardwood floors lead into the family room


Curved staircase


Oversized, covered outdoor living area





nbsp;8725 Abbington Plan 1132F-3,396 s.f., $494,008




4 bedroom home with 3 full baths, 1 powder bath, study and media room


Stone elevation and oversized 3-car garage


Kitchen has large island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliance and double ovens


First floor has study, and guest suite


2nd story master bedroom with large master bath and two walk-in closets


Additional 2 bedrooms with baths and large media room and game room





nbsp;8801 Abbington Plan 1163G-3,499 s.f., $522,013




4 bedroom home with 4nbsp;full baths, 1 powder bath, studynbsp;and two dining areas


Vaulted ceiling in the family room


Kitchen has large island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliance and double ovens


Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, game room and media room


Spacious family room overlooks extended outdoor living space and covered patio





Why Live in Melton Ridge


Here are just a few of the amenities and perks (Look for Video) of living in this wonderful Stonebridge Ranch community:




Aquatic Center


Kiddie wading Pool


3 Swimming Pools, including a 1/2 acre swim lagoon and sand beach


30 miles of Hiking/biking Trailsnbsp;


Over 20 lakes and ponds (most stocked with bass and catfish)


Sand Volleyball Court


Tennis Court


Basketball Court


Playground and picnic areas, paddleboat rentals


Close to Frisco and McKinney dining, shopping and entertainmentnbsp;venues


No MUD Taxes


HOA just $740 per/year


Convenient to Toyota Headquarters / Legacy Business Park












We Can Help You Work Your Best New Home Deal in Melton Ridge, Give us a Call



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