2011 Texas State Fair Discounts

Sep 30, 2011 | Area Events, Saving Money

TEXAS STATE FAIR

September 30 through October 23

www.bigtex.com

TICKET PRICES:

– General Admission: $16

– Kids under 48″ Tall: $12

– Seniors 60 and Over: $12

– Children 2 and Under: Free

– Parking on Fair Lots: $15 per Space

OPENING DAY (September 30): Bring a 20 oz bottle of Dasani water (or any Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at fair admission gates and get in for $5 (per donation) per person.

DART COMBO TICKET: (Available at Kroger Food Stores) $16 buys one general admission to 2011 State Fair of Texas and round-trip transportation on DART the day of your visit. The green line drops off at front gate and a second station is located within easy walking distance to the MLK entrance. Advance ticket is $14.50 at Kroger without the DART pass.

DART FAIR PASS: (Transportation Only) You can also prepurchase just a DART pass for $4 to use on either Saturday, October 1 or Saturday, October 8.

KROGER/CINEMARK SEASON PASS: Get a season pass at Kroger for $39.95 and it includes unlimited visits for the pass holder, on buddy pass for one visit Monday through Friday only, and a Cinemark Movie pass good Sunday through Thursday that must be used by October 31.

DR. PEPPER $4 TUESDAYS: Every Tuesday, bring an empty Dr. Pepper can and enter for $4.  Most rides on those Tuesdays (excluding the Thrillway, Texas Star and selected other attractions) are 5 coupons.

DR. PEPPER $5 AFTER 5PM: Bring an empty Dr. Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate after 5 PM and enter for $5.

KROGER “THREE for $2” WEDNESDAYS: Admission is $2 for each visitor bringing three cans of food on Wednesday only for area food banks.

COKE $5 THURSDAYS: Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $5 admission on Thursdays.

SENIOR DAY: (Sponsored by DRIVE4COPD) Free Thursdays for Senior Citizens 60 years and older.

DICKIES DAY – Thursday, October 6: Wear and show your Dickies logo clothing item at the staffed tent outside the gate and receive a voucher. The voucher is for free admission on Thursday October 6 only.

ANY DAY MCDONALD’S DEAL: McDonalds offers $4 off general admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffers) any day of the fair. A free child ticket (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE MEMBERS: Free admission for you! Members receive a voucher good for free admission for two adults and up to four children. Voucher is good on any week day of the fair.

WEST SIDE STORY at Music Hall: If you buy a ticket to the West Side Story performance at the Music Hall at Fair Park, it will include a same-day fair admission.

Special Thanks to Cindy Peters of Republic Title in McKinney for compiling the discounts list

 

 

 

New Large Lease Home Now Available in McKinney

Sep 13, 2011 | Leasing, Real Estate, The Marr Team

 

 3408 Longneedle Lane, McKinney

BEGIN LIVING LARGE in this spacious home on a cul-de-sac street. 4 large bedrooms and 3 living areas give you space for everyone. Master bedroom is downstairs with separate shower and jetted tub, two sinks and walk-in closet. Kitchen upgraded with granite countertops and stone backsplash. All wet areas are ceramic tile and all other downstairs flooring is gorgeous newly installed engineered wood floors. Close to community pool, elementary and 121.

  • 4 Bedroom
  • 2-1/2 Baths
  • 3 Living Areas
  • 3,002 square feet per tax

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Contact the Marr Team at Keller Williams for your personal showing today on this or other rentals in the area.

Buying vs. Renting 2011 Update

Sep 1, 2011 | Buyers, Real Estate, Saving Money, The Marr Team

Trying to decide whether to rent or to buy? Trulia recently released their 2011 3rd Quarter numbers that calculates the price-to-rent ratios for the 50 largest U.S. cities using the median list price to buy compared with the median rent on two-bedroom apartments, condos and townhomes.  In the July 2011 numbers Dallas was ranked 13 with a ratio of 12.  Trulia categorizes cities between a 1-15 ratio to be much less expensive to buy than to rent.  Overall according to the study, buying was cheaper than renting in 74 percent of the country’s 50 largest cities.

Oddly, Fort Worth ranks number 49 at an ratio of 32 which indicates that renting in this city is much less expensive than owning a home.  To see more large cities and where they rank check out Trulia’s interactive map.

Our team has had several lease prospects turn into happy buyers over the past few months once we showed them the numbers.  In today’s buyers market with softer real estate prices combined with rock-bottom interest rates a buyer in Dallas and Collin County can easily purchase a home with a lower monthly mortgage payment (including taxes and insurance) than compared to a rental rates in the current competitive rental market that continues to drive rental rates higher.  Add that fact to some of the benefits of homeownership like building equity, more choices in location and stability for you and your family then it may make sense to start looking for a home to buy instead of renewing your lease.

Of course there are a few more things to consider before deciding to make a purchase:

  • Do you have cash for the closing? (visit with a mortgage consultant to see how much you will need – ask us for recommendations on who to call)
  • How long do you plan to stay?
  • Can you afford the added expenses of home ownership? (HOA dues, maintenance, etc…)

The ultimate decision depends on each person’s situation and their plans for their future, but if you need more information to make your decision contact The Marr Team, your real estate consultants, we would be happy to help.  And even if leasing is a better option for you – we can help there too.