Work hard, play by the rules, buy a new home and become a victim of cybercrime? Here is my advice, NEVER wire money, unless you follow specific and VERIFIED instructions from your BANK, and never from an email, which is the mechanism used by cybercriminals to gain access to your bank.

$2.65 million was the average daily cybercrime theft in 2017, according to the FBI. Real estate buyers lost $969 million to wire fraud in 2017, up from $19 million in 2016. That is over a 5000% increase in this form of theft in just one year.

From the Texas Association of Realtors:

Help your clients stay safe by warning them about wire fraud and recommending these tips:

• Be suspicious of any message with money-wiring instructions. Red flags include changes

This Dallas Fort Worth home seller checklist by no means is complete. It is just an opening introduction. We can help you understand a proven low-cost lighting strategy that we have developed, that will shorten your days on market, and enhance the all-important impression value of your home. Additionally, we offer an experience-based assessment of your home's cosmetic and staging needs.

Remember, living in your home is one thing, but selling your home is quite a different story. Selling requires a totally different frame of mind. Once you decide to sell, your home, figuratively speaking, belongs to someone else and the better you prepare your home to stand out, the faster you'll find a buyer.

Yes, the general DFW housing market has changed

Attention North Texas Homeowners far and wide! This "Leaktolber" weekend forecast is the perfect time to inspect your roof from inside your attic for water leaks. The best leak detector combines mother nature and your eyes, but you can contact any number of roofing companies in the area or a good residential home inspector licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Roof repairs are not as costly as prolonged water damage. So if you find leaks, take pictures, and document so proper repairs can be made.

Year's end is the time of the year to lock in your best new home savings with American Legend Homes. In addition to discounted new home prices found on this exclusive deal finding website, I can help you negotiate in many instances for a price that is below reduced MLS pricing. Then on top of builder discounts, you'll get a 4% Cash Rebate from ARG™ to help Supercharge your total year-end savings!

Cash rebate savings will not affect your bottom line new home price, but will add thousands in real savings. Why go it alone when you can do better financially with ARG™? Read our Testimonials.

To get professional negotiation services, and your special year-end cash back rebate incentive, you must register and become a client of ARG™. To get year-end

The 2018 year-end New Home Saving SEASON is upon us! Right now and through year's end you can find some of the year's best price reductions and lowest new home pricing. Smart buyers know you make your money when you buy LOW, making now the perfect time to catch some of this year's very best builder price reductions while they last! Special yearend sales are subject to closing before 12/31/18. 

ARG™ conveniently offers all MLS new home price reductions from ALL BUILDERS with a click of your MOUSE, but you must register for your free online account and become an ARG™ client to have unlimited access to this exclusive, near real-time MLS price reduction information. Our deal-finding search software allows you to search 1, 2 or even ALL BUILDERS in a

Opportunity knocks with this hard to find luxurious 4 bedrooms 1 story on a corner lot with media room, study and 3 car garage. This highly customized, one of a kind 1 story from a top D/FW Builder, is feature-rich and ready now at a discounted price of $460K/ Offer. With rebate used to "net down" home price, your final cost basis would be ~$440K.

If location matters, this Frisco home is south of HWY380 and easily accessible to Preston Road, Tollway and 121. Deals like this are getting harder to find.

ARG clients receive a $20,000 cash rebate, plus help with final negotiations. ARG rebates do not affect the builder's final sales. Learn about New Home Commission Rebates.

New Home Features Includes

• On Story / All Stone and Brick Exterior

SOLD. This new home is located in Celina - Prosper ISD, in a modern master-planned community and is priced below MLS. This 1 story home on a quarter-acre lot, is also the Model Home Plan for the builder. You'll love the spacious "Great Room" concept with high ceilings and a wall of sliding glass doors ($9500) that open the family room to the outdoor covered patio. Amazing Kitchen, Double Ovens, Quartz Counter-tops, extensive wood floors, Garbage/Recycle Pull, Vaulted Ceiling in Master Bedroom, Media Room and Study and wait until you see the master bath! All totaled with Cash Rebate, an approximate $90K price reduction!

Looking to save BIG money on a new home purchase? Want more information on this gorgeous 1 Story? Please contact Realtor® Mike Askins

Highland Model Home for sale in Frisco! Highland is closing out of this Frisco City / Prosper ISD community. With a total tax rate in the 2.3% range and no MUD / PID taxes, and with an HOA at only $780 per year, this energy efficient 2 Story Model with 2 beds down and 3.5 baths, will turn heads as it keeps your monthly budget in check. Builder indicated total retail cost is near $600K for this model home.

Located across from the spacious community park and pool center improves this home's location value. Additionally, all furnishings are available for purchase as well, making this purchase a very turnkey opportunity. Highland is paying $8000 in closing costs when you use their in-house lender.

When you make ARG your new home buyer agent, we'll cut

Get all the bells and whistles with this gorgeous builder's "patio series" MODEL HOME located near 121 in far south McKinney and in sought after Allen ISD. Busy professionals will love the great location and easy come and go lifestyle afforded by having grounds keeping included in HOA fees. Your home will always look lived in! Reduced price of $449990.

Model Homes generally offer carefully considered interior designer coordinated touches, and many extras like window treatments, appliances, and even sound and electronics. 

Model Home Features

• Convenient Corner Lot Location
• Beautiful Painted Brick Exterior
• 2576sf 2 Story w/ 2 Car Garage
• 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1 Half Bath, 1 Bedroom Down, 2 Up (Master up)
• Gameroom and Study
• Side Patio

Efficient one story floorplans are experiencing a lot of buyer interest. Whether you're younger and wanting a wow-factor single story home or perhaps downsizing and desiring a floorplan that gives you the best usage of floor space, a modern one-story is often hard to beat. Many floorplans claim to have that special panache but, this floorplan for sure offers a lot of modern functionality in just under 2400sf. This new Highland Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Study, Large Master Suite, Media Room, and 3 Car Garage.

View Highland Homes for Sale in Trinity Falls McKinney

ARG helps new home buyers find and negotiate their new home purchase, plus provide expert advice about upgrades, floorplans, and lot factors to keep you from making common buyer