Texas Storms….What to do Next?

Mar 27, 2017 | Real Estate

Texas Storms

Many people in North Texas were affected by the storms that came through last night. Rain, wind, and hail can do damage to cars and homes and as you are assessing the damage done today, here are some tips from McKinney Allstate Agent, Kari Heatherly: 

“When looking at your roof for any apparent damage, if you aren’t experiencing any leaks now is the time to call in a reliable roofer to take a look at it prior to filing a claim. If you are experiencing a leak, call your insurance to file a claim immediately! With no leaks, calling in a roofer to check first will assure whether or not a claim is needed.

If your car was hit by the hail and there is not any broken glass, count the dents on the hood/roof/trunk lid and if each has over 15-20 dents, then call in a claim to your insurance. If less, you can always consult with your insurance agent as a claim may not be needed depending on your deductible.”

There is a time frame to stay within when filing claims from date of the storm, so be sure to assess damage done to your property as soon as possible. Walking the perimeter of your home, make sure to look at fence, gutters, and windows for possible damage. Make sure to have your roof checked out, also. If you need a reputable roofing company, contact us today at 214-620-0411 for a list of our approved roofing vendors. We work with local, trustworthy roofing vendors who will be here long after the storm damage.

If you find that a new roof is needed, after you replace that roof be sure to also re-assess your current homeowners insurance policy to make sure you are covered best for future storms. Feel free to call Kari with Allstate to check out their rates on new roof homes….as we know there will be more Spring storms ahead here in North Texas!

 

Ready to Sell? Now is the Time….Spring into Action!

Mar 20, 2017 | Real Estate

When should I talk to a real estate agent about selling?

As soon as you start considering selling! When you begin to consider selling it begins an information gathering process to determine if it is a good time to sell.  Why do I want to move? It could be for more space, less space, new location, newer home or many other reasons.  When do I want to move? It may be based on a job change, school year or other factors.  But typically the biggest questions on whether you choose to move will be – How much will it cost? This involves finding out how much will I make on the sale of this home, how much will I have for the new home and how much are closing costs?  We can help explore and answer all these questions with you to determine if it may be a good time to sell.

Additionally if it looks like the time may be right for a move we can help also explore:

  • Preparing Your Home to Sell: In this seller’s market it is important to only do the items that will pay you back in increased return when you sell. We find many times that sellers want to do too much and spend too much that won’t gain them a return.
  • Staging Your Home to Sell: Advice on how to stage your home for sell including prepacking and furniture arrangement.  Our full service listing also includes having our stager come spend time on final details prior to listing.
  • Pricing Your Home to Sell: As a seller you get to determine the final listing price for your home, but Tina Marr, our Listing Specialist is also a certified Pricing Strategy Advisor and can help you strategically price based on your selling goals.

So when you start thinking about selling, give us a call for a no-obligation consultation.  We would love to sit down and help you decide if it’s the right time to sell now for your family or not.

Walk-through Wednesday

Mar 15, 2017 | Real Estate, Walk Through Wednesday

Walkthrough the K Hov model home in Mustang Lakes with us this Wednesday!! The beautiful Lynbrook II floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bath in 3,099 square feet with many upgrade options. Mustang Lakes is a gorgeous community located in Celina and Prosper ISD. Definitely a must-see! Enjoy this Walkthrough Wednesday video! Let us know if you have any questions or if you want to see this home, or any other, in person call us at 214-620-0411!

Homes for Sale – Carter Ranch

Mar 7, 2017 | Real Estate

Built on the proud heritage of Celina’s legendary traditions, Carter Ranch is a master-planned community that has the small-town atmosphere that is still close enough to the city. Located off Preston Road in Celina, Carter Ranch has so much to offer all families. Amenities in Carter Ranch include an amenity center, community pools, pavilion, and playground. There are also greenbelts and walking trails in Carter Ranch not far from the 10-acre stocked pond. This community is definitely a must-see, check out the current homes for sale in Carter Ranch at link below:

Current homes for sale in Carter Ranch

Call us at 214-620-0411 if you want more info on any of the homes currently listed or if you would like to see any of these homes, or any home, today!

 

Time for Spring Cleaning!

Mar 6, 2017 | Real Estate

Completing larger cleaning tasks that you don’t normally do on a regular weekly or monthly basis is also known as Spring Cleaning! Bring out those brooms and cleaning supplies, time to show our homes some love as we dust off Winter and welcome Spring! Here are a few tips of things to not forget while Spring Cleaning:

  1. Clear as day….wash those windows! Whether you use windex and squeegee/cloth or water hose, give those windows in your home a good clean inside and out. You will be surprised by how many layers of dirt they accumulate over time, especially due to weather. Spray down the screens on the outside of the window as well to give your home that fresh clean and clear look.
  2. While doing that, don’t forget the blinds! It is a great idea to give your blinds a deep clean by cleaning each blade with a dusting cloth and even cleaning rag. If you can’t reach, don’t forget the ladder…..the blinds come up and down pretty easy but what a difference clean blinds will make with that clean window.
  3. Curtains need a good cleaning, too! If you are unable to wash and iron them in your own laundry room, most dry cleaners have options for curtains that will keep them looking nice but give them that fresh look. Many times after being touched or just hanging in a house over time, they collect dust rather quickly.
  4. Call in the carpet cleaner! Deep cleaning your carpets will help keep the carpets looking fresh and new. You can rent a carpet cleaning machine or get quotes from local carpet cleaning companies. Doing this once a year will help maintain your carpets to keep them looking the best they can and lift up any wear and tear.
  5. Have you checked those expiration dates? If not, now is a great time to check that refridgerator for any old food forgotten, giving the shelves and drawers a wipe down. Deep clean the fridge for a great Spring Cleaning task.

These are just a few great Spring Cleaning ideas to add to your list! Flip those ceiling fans in the opposite direction to ensure cool air is flowing throughout your home as you tackle these tasks that will leave you feeling accomplished and ready to take on this new season. Happy Spring Cleaning!

Commercial Growth in Prosper!!

Feb 23, 2017 | Real Estate

Many of you have noticed the construction happening throughout Prosper and with this comes good news….commercial growth in Prosper is coming our way!

At the northeast corner of Preston Road and U.S. 380 in Prosper, construction is underway on the 1st phase of the $1 billion Gates of Prosper retail-anchored development. This first 93-acre phase will total about 300,000 square feet of retail space when complete. It is confirmed that developers will build a new Super Walmart with upgraded exterior finishes during this first phase, as seen in the picture above which was taken just today! Blue Star Land, who owns this northeast corner,  also owns the other two hard corners of Preston Road and U.S. 380, so we are sure to see more growth in this area.

Prosper is currently the 2nd fastest growing community in North Texas, so with that comes growth not only in residential but also commercial. Prosper residents welcome more retail opportunities closer to home and commercial growth will also help expand the tax base.

If you were waiting to move to Prosper until they had more retail, now is the time. Give us a call at 214-620-0411 to help you with this move. Now is a great time to become a part of a growing area, especially one that still lives as a Small Town, Big Heart.