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The DFW real estate market remains strong. View year over year Real Estate activity statistics for Collin, Denton, Grayson, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman and Ellis Counties. Source for reports courtesy of Republic Title of McKinney. Each county is compared to the entire North Texas MLS average and then compared to 2015 Statistics.

March 2016 Real Estate Statistics for Dallas Fort Worth Counties

• Collin County Real Estate Statistics
• Denton County Real Estate Statistics
• Grayson County Real Estate Statistics
• Tarrant County Real Estate Statistics
• Dallas County Real Estate Statistics
• Rockwall County Real Estate Statistics
• Kaufman County Real Estate Statistics
• Ellis County Real Estate Statistics

Priced to SELL! Gorgeous Colors and in brand new condition! Popular floorplan features 3154sf, 2 beds down (both with in-suite bathrooms), 3.5 total baths, large family, kitchen, outdoor living area with Fireplace, TV, Sound, and Grill. North facing lot with an extensive stone elevation makes this Standard Pacific Bordeaux, priced Tens of Thousands less than new a perfect solution. Why wait to build and pay up to $50K more when you can buy now and lock in a low mortgage interest rate.

Click the listing link below to open listing and let the MLS photos tell the story.

View 7309 Nicolet Lane McKinney (UNDER CONTRACT)

This specific homesite was one of the first homesite's contracted in Light Farms (for obvious reasons). This huge pie shaped lot gives you so many outdoor possibilities! Pool, decking, playscapes, garden, pet area can all fit in this back yard! Plus this home backs to the to the beautifully landscaped Hike and Bike Trail and with a backyard fence gate access, you're out jogging or bike riding or walking in seconds!

This home can be a 4 bedroom, or 3 bedrooms and a Study. With 2681SF, this home feels much larger thanks to the Great Room Family Room and Kitchen layout.

View MLS listing for 3716 Juniper Court (UNDER CONTRACT)

JULY 1, 2016 UPDATE! Pricing will Start from $373,990 to $463,990 and home sizes will start at 2167sf up to 3,775sf. With options sizes can be larger. Lot depths range from 115' up to over 160' in length. Average lots are 50'x140'. Oversized lots are also available! PRE-SELLING WILL START ANY DAY.

Melton Ridge in Stonebridge Ranch McKinney will be announcing "pre-selling" this Spring. Attached is the lot layout for the entire community. American Legend Homes and Shaddock Homes are sharing this development and buyers can choose from 2 of DFW's best new home builders and live in the largest Master-planned community in North Texas.

If you want to get on the pre-selling list for best lot selections plus any special pre-selling promotional pricing,

New homes at Wildridge in Oak Point are coming along with the first residents moving in next month. The Lifestyle Director is already planning a busy calendar of family-friendly and adult events. He has been tasked with incorporating the Wildridge "LIVE REAL" theme in his activities that will bring families and neighbors together. Between the stocked fishing pond, boating and activities at the lake or use of the nature trails, there are a lot of options here for living life "REAL" in this Lake Lewisville community.

There's still time to get in on the ground floor at Wildridge, here is some updated information on the builder's progress to date: 

K Hovnanian Homes NEW LOW PRICES!

• 1,880 - 3,272 sq. ft.
• 50’ x 120’ lots
• From the $260s
• 3

David Weekley's latest model home in Prairie View Frisco sets new standards for floorplan and designer flare. Located in the City of Frisco, Prosper ISD, this new master-planned community has a lot to offer. You'll love the location and upscale HOA amenities that include a covered Pavillion, play park, cookout stations, adult and kiddie pool, along with lots of outdoor lounges to take in the Texas Sun! Click here to see new homes for sale by David Weekley at Prairie View Frisco.

Looking for a new address? I can help you negotiate a bottom line new home deal with the builder and help you through the new home buying process. I offer years of top producer new home sales, so why take a chance?

ARG offers David Weekley New Home buyers the choice of a

Drees Homes exciting New Frisco Model Home is now for sale after discounts for $949,990. This 5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath Model Home is FULLY TURN KEY purchase, even the linens are included!

What is for sale: A beautiful stone and stucco exterior with front porch and upstairs balcony.  Home features include 4798 sf, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, study, gameroom, media room, wine cellar, 3 car garage, large covered patio with fireplace and TV, and beautiful upgraded landscape.  Gourmet chef’s kitchen with large island and all the extras.  

Buyer will get all media equipment and TVs, appliances, Kitchenaid refrigerator and wine cooler, furnishings, artwork, drapes, bedspreads and linens.

NOTICE: Buy through ARG before 3/31/2016 and get a 4% Cash Rebate. After

Prospective home sellers frequently ask what is the best way to maximize their home's eventual sales price? Many are surprised to learn they can double their pre-MLS listing fix up investment by doing some common sense updates and improvements BEFORE listing their homes. See our client marketing plan. Sure, having access to quality cost effective cosmetic contractors (we can help offer our recommendations) helps to keep your budget in check, but let me share this recent example of an ARG client we listed and sold last year.

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This Allen Preowned Home was originally going to be listed around $225K as it needed a lot of cosmetic attention when we first visited (to view

Looking for a NEW home with a hard to find 4 Car Garage? Want to live in Frisco / Frisco ISD near Toyota, Liberty Mutual and the Plano Legacy business corridor? Need an Energy Star Certified Frisco New Home NOW with a full builder warranty? Call Mike at 214-727-3686

If you contract before March 31, 2016 I can help you negotiate this Frisco Builder SPEC home down to the builder's bottom line price and then write you a check when you close for $23,000 in a buyer Cash Rebate. ARG commission rebates depending upon builder sales incentives, can up to DOUBLE your builder discounts!  Click here to view ALL Frisco New Homes.

Key Features

• Spiral Staircase
• Extended Patio with Fireplace
• 2 Bedrooms Down 3 Up
• 5 Full Baths
• Study
• Game

Looking to buy a new home in Allen Texas and close in the next 45 days? I'll make that process easy and rewarding. Just click Allen TX Builder Spec Inventory.  To find a list of Allen new homes under construction and completed, then Click Allen New Homes under construction.