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Here is the most up to date list of new model homes and grand openings for some of the top DFW builders. You'll also get a peek at what's Coming Soon for new subdivisions in Dallas-Fort Worth.

American Legend Homes

NOW SELLING!

Barcelona, McKinney Texas
From the high $350s
From 2,200 Sq Ft

Castle Hills - Chateaux at the Shops, Lewisville, Texas
From the low $400s

MODEL HOME NOW OPEN!

Lilyana, Prosper, TX
From the low $300s

Melton Ridge at Stonebridge Ranch
McKinney, TX
From the high $300s
From 2,156 Sq Ft

The Tribute - Westbury, The Colony, TX
From the high $300s
From 2,167 Sq Ft

Watters Branch at Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX
From the high $300s
From 2,156 Sq Ft

Wildridge, Oak Point, TX
From the mid $300s
From 2,230 Sq Ft

Windsong

A Dallas Cowboys - Blue Star Land Community!

Wow, we're down to just days before some of the best DFW area builders will announce for the very first time that "pre-selling" for Star-Trail Prosper, a Dallas Cowboys, Blue Star Land Master-planned community, has begun! Like Starwood in Frisco and StarCreek in Allen, Star Trail is Blue Star Land's latest 5 Star major residential master-planned community to open.

This community was slated to open years ago but had to wait on the City of Prosper to clear major infrastructure development hurdles. Well, those milestones have now completed and Blue Star land is now in business with their second major Prosper real estate development joining the all-new "Gates of Prosper," Commercial Center located at the

Highland Homes has just opened their model home in Heartland TX. Prices for NEW HOMES  are starting at $196,990 for 1,580 square feet, all the way up to $263,990 for 2,448 square feet.

Heartland is a 2,000-acre master-planned community located 25 miles east of Downtown Dallas. Major employers, shopping and entertainment are just a short drive.

These homes sell quickly and we can't guarantee inventory. If you see something you like, contact Mike at (972) 529-2394 or email for availability.

Simply speaking, a seller's temporary leaseback begins when you sell your home. Many times, buyers and sellers will agree, in their purchase contract, to allow the sellers a certain amount of days past their closing and funding date to move out. Leasebacks are a negotiated agreement between parties and once signed, becomes binding on both parties unless amended by the written consent of both parties.

What are the reasons for a lease back?

1. The overwhelming main reason is that sellers want to ensure their homes actually close and fund before spending thousands of dollars in expenses moving out. I have seen the horror that occurs when a seller moves out before closing only to find out their buyer could not get final loan approval, was involved in an

Ever wonder what the top selling Collin County subdivisions are? Here are the top performers for May 2017. You can also view the overall Collin County market stats for the same period. We're always happy to give you a complete market analysis for any Dallas-Fort Worth community. Just call (972) 529-2394

Top Performing Subdivisions in Collin County for May 2017

Are you wondering if your home is worth more this year? Try our free Property Valuation and find out.

Collin County Real Estate Up This Spring

Collin County real estate sales came in like a lion this spring with May 2017 home sales and prices up substantially from May 2016. If you're considering buying a home in Collin County, this will give you a quick overview of the top performing towns. If your considering selling, well, it's possible real estate in your area has increased as well. Try our Property Valuation tool and find out. We're always happy to give you a comparable analysis for any Dallas-Fort Worth property.

# of Homes Sold in Collin County - May 2017 vs 2016

There were 1,639 homes sold in Collin County during May, 2017. This was an 8.40% increase from 2016 when only 1,512 homes were sold. 

Top Selling Towns: Celina: up 100%, Frisco:

Askins Realty Group is proud to announce it has officially earned D-Magazine "Platinum Producer" award for a 5th year in a row! The 5-Peat ARG team of Robert Wiuff, Cliff Askins, Jenee' and Mike Askins want to personally thank all of our valued clients, whose trust in our affordable business model, made this award possible. See all our ARG Realtor Awards.

We'll keep offering an affordable consumer alternative and hope to continue to build our consumer savings brand around DFW, for all to enjoy.

This gorgeous 2014 Highland built 1 story home is absolutely perfect for someone wanting to downsize in size and price, but not in quality, or even a young couple looking for a great value compared to spending ten's of thousands of dollars more for a new home offering less features.

With the nearly 5 year US 75 Highway project near completion living in Melissa has never been easier or more convenient and just minutes from McKinney makes this affordable Collin County destination a real choice.

2108 E. Graves Street Melissa Has All of This!

• 2916SF One Story Built by Highland Homes in 2014!
• Liberty Master-planned community, NO MUD Taxes and HOA only $550 per Year!
• On Campus Elementary School
• Parks, Open Space, Huge HOA Pool Center

Darling Homes is on a mission to push not only higher levels of customer satisfaction, but is developing ingenious internal policies for its sales and construction staff that empowers and considers employee input in a team effort to bring to market a superior customer service experience and better built new home product.

On June 7th, I jointed a group of 2017 Diamond Club Realtor members and am honored to be part of your company's continued success. Photo taken with Cindy Bush, Darling Homes Sales Manager for Spicewood in Craig Ranch, McKinney.

Now you can view this gorgeous American Legend Model Home in Watters Branch, the newest addition to the Craig Ranch master-planned community.

Buyers will be able to choose from 14 different floor plans ranging from $378,990 to just under $500k. Sizes range from 2,156 sq.ft. to over 4,000 sq.ft with both 1 and 2 story designs.

American Legend Homes is known for it's versatility, additional options are available for extra bedrooms, bathrooms and game rooms.

Location: 6616 Sleepy River Street, McKinney, Texas The corner of Collin-McKinney Parkway and Alma.

Sales Center Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm, Sunday: 12 pm - 7 pm

Don't miss the grand opening on June 20th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.