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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.

Floor Plan Friday- Dorchester by Horizon Homes

Feb 17, 2017 | Floor Plan Friday

This Friday lets look at the Dorchester floor plan by Horizon Homes. This one story floor plan has 2,211 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on one floor! A great large spread out one story home, you will will notice 2 of the secondary bedrooms at the front of this house with a bathroom in between. The 3rd secondary bedroom is tucked away by the garage plus a study!! This house just keeps going! The large family room is open to the dining and kitchen with an over-sized island and nice roomy breakfast area The spacious master suite offers tons of space secluded to the back of this home. When looking for a one story home with lost of space, this home is a must-see! Horizon offers so many great upgrade options and personality with all of their homes.

Horizon Homes is currently building this floor plan in Light Farms! Light Farms community is in Celina and is in Prosper ISD. Featuring 4 pools, parks, walking trails, tennis courts and more- this community has something for the whole family! Including family events planned throughout the year!! Give us a call at 214-620-0411 to learn more about this floor plan, builder, and community today!

New Neighborhood Spotlight: Light Farms, Celina

Feb 16, 2017 | Real Estate

From swimming pools to tractors, Light Farms is a 1,070 acre master-planned community that has so much to offer families! This newer community located in Celina continues to grow and is located in Prosper ISD with an elementary school, Light Farms Elementary, located within the community. So many different builders and price ranges,you can’t miss this exciting new community!

Current home builders in Light Farms include American Legend Homes, Britton Homes, Darling Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Horizon Homes, Huntington Homes, K Hovnanian Homes, Main Vue Homes, and Shaddock Homes. So many great floor plans and options to choose from, offered from these great builders!

Some of the highlights of this neighborhood include vast greenbelts, parks, trails, lakes, pools and central recreation center. Tennis courts, basketball courts, bocce ball courts, and volleyball courts…so much fun with any sport available here! Enjoy 18+ mils of hiking and biking trails throughout the community. And don’t forget to check out the FOUR, that’s right four, neighborhood pools they have in this community. The workout center is a plus as well as getting up to date information in their information center. This is an active community offering community events as they are designed around a passion of bringing people together to promote a healthy, lively lifestyle. In this community, you are able to stay connected with all that is happening at Light Farms throughout the year. Such a nice community for any size family! Give us a call today at 214-620-0411 for a VIP tour of this community as well as any and all home builders currently offering great floor plans. This is definitely a must-see!

Love is in the Air!

Feb 14, 2017 | Real Estate

Happy Valentines Day!! While spreading the love, be sure to show your home some LOVE as well! Here are a few ways you can show your home some love this Valentines Day:

Paint It! Don’t be afraid to add color. Whether is neutral color in a powder bath or pop of color with accent walls, showing your home some love with a small painting project to add a splash of color really brightens up your home!
Purge It! Let your home breathe a bit better by purging a space, closet, or even that junk drawer! A small task can really make one feel accomplished while tending to the tidiness of your home with a boost of organization.
Pretty It Up! Spring is almost here, so adding pops of colors inside your home will help prepare you for those Spring flowers outside in a few weeks. Changing out something such as a plant on a table or even adding a new wall hanging, will give your home that pretty feel.

There are many other simple ways you can show your home some love on this Valentine’s Day but make sure to save time for that date night, too! Save other, larger tasks for your Spring cleaning list and stay tuned for more tips!

While celebrating this day of LOVE, the Marr Team would like to show OUR love and appreciation, as we truly LOVE all of our clients!

We are very appreciative to you all for your continued business as well as all referrals…..THANK YOU!

We would LOVE to work with YOU, or someone you know, this year…just give us a call!

Floor Plan Friday- Lorimar II by K Hovnanian Homes

Feb 10, 2017 | Floor Plan Friday

Happy Friday!! Lets look at this gorgeous floor plan, the Lorimar II by K Hovnanian Homes. This 2,139 square foot home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in one story! The unique circular foyer with dramatic ceilings lead you into this beautiful home with access to secondary bedrooms right off the entry. The lovely family room is open to dining and kitchen with an over-sized island for plenty of counter space. Large pantry and laundry room tucked by garage. Secluded master suite offers large walk-in closet that is luxurious!! So many great features offered in this home, all on one floor! K Hovnanian builds beautiful homes with personality.

K Hovnanian Homes is currently offering this floor plan in Mustang Lakes Belmont, which is located in Celina but in Prosper ISD. This community has so many great amenities to offer including a huge amenity center, pool, and lake. This is definitely a must- see, call us today at 214-620-0411 to schedule your VIP tour! Have a great weekend….lets shop for homes!

The Value of Pre-Qualification

Feb 6, 2017 | First Time Homebuyers, Lenders, Mortgage, Real Estate

For most home buyers, pre-qualification is the first step to buying a house whether you are ready to buy now or as you gather info to determine when you will be ready. Here are three steps to help get you from pre-qualified buyer to homeowner.

Step 1: Pre-Qualification

When preparing to buy a home, it is important to know how much house you can afford. The pre-qualification process is quick and free without taking much time at all. Speaking with a lender, you can help answer all necessary questions regarding your financial situation. With this info, the lender can determine how much house you can afford and give you a better idea where you stand when it comes to determining your buying capability. Pre-qualification can be especially useful if you’re not sure you can afford a mortgage as the lender can also answer any questions you might have, as well. This step is crucial when deciding to buy a home and the Marr Team can provide a list of our preferred lenders to get you started!

Step 2: Pre-Approval

After you’re pre-qualified, your next step is to get pre-approved, which is more of an in-depth process. Your lender could ask you to submit paperwork about your income, assets, employment history and even your residency status. Getting pre-approved is almost like applying for a real loan, but it happens before you find the home you want to buy as you must have the pre-approval before making an offer.

Step 3: Shop & Offer

Home shopping time! You can shop for homes within your budget by using your pre-approval amount as a guide. Some sellers view pre-approved buyers more favorably, so with the help of the Marr Team you can now shop with confidence. Once you find a home you want to buy, we can help you put in an offer. If your offer is accepted, based on your pre-aproval you can then officially apply for the loan through your lender. This process will be faster since you have pre-approval because the lender will have just about all of your needed documents.

Don’t Forget: Keep everything “financially” steady! Be aware that changes in your financial situation can always affect your pre-approval. Like most loans, when you’re in the process of obtaining a home loan, do not take out any new debts or make big purchases, switch jobs, or make any big life changes that could affect your financial capabilities in question. If you’re looking to change jobs or buy something expensive, wait until after closing.

These are just a few of the major steps that show you the value of pre-qualification when preparing to buy a home. In the end, when those papers are signed, you can grab your new keys to your new home. Congratulations on becoming a Homeowner!

The Marr Team is here to help you every step of the way. Be sure to ask us about our buy/sell discounts, our preferred lender list, and if it applies, our first time home buyers guide! We have extensive resources to help make the home buying experience the BEST it can be!

Floor Plan Friday- Regency by First Texas Homes

Feb 3, 2017 | Floor Plan Friday

Take a look at this beautiful Regency floor plan by First Texas Homes! A large spacious home featuring 5 bedrooms and 3-1/2 bath, this home even has a 2nd living area! Walking into this large foyer, you are welcomes by great living space perfect for entertaining. Large master suite downstairs with secondary bedrooms upstairs along with game room. open family room with tall ceilings completes this floor plan’s openness. First Texas offers many great upgrade options and builds each home with personality and elegance. Definitely a must-see!

First Texas Homes is currently building this floor plan in their brand new community in McKinney called Willow Wood off of Highway 5 within minutes of Highway 75. Willow Wood is McKinney’s newest master planned community featuring 2 amenity centers, community pool, cabana, playground, and more! This neighborhood is in McKinney ISD and with exceptional amenities you don’t want to miss seeing this community in person. Give us a call at 214-620-0411 for more info.

Walk Through Wednesday- Chesmar Homes in Windsong Ranch

Feb 1, 2017 | Walk Through Wednesday

Located in west Prosper, just 2.5 miles west of the Dallas North Tollway on Hwy. 380, and served by the highly acclaimed Prosper Independent School District, Windsong Ranch is minutes from regional shopping centers, entertainment and sports venues in neighboring Frisco, major employment centers, dining, and much more.

At over 2000 acres – including 600 acres of open space, lakes, wooded creeks, parks, walking trails and expansive outdoor fields – Windsong Ranch will be one of the largest and most naturally beautiful master-planned communities in North Texas.

Plans call for 3,100 single family homes, 300 townhomes, 300 multi-family residences and 200 acres of retail/commercial.

Planned amenities including three school sites, a fire station, a Community Center – complete with neighborhood café, courtyards, fitness center, poolside pavilion with fireplace, lap pool and resort-style pool overlooking Windsong Lake – will compliment this magnificent new community.

New Neighborhood Spotlight: Windsong Ranch, Prosper

Jan 31, 2017 | New Neighborhood Spotlight

On the site of a former egg farm in Prosper, developers have hatched one of the newest residential communities in the area, Windsong Ranch. Windsong is a master-planned community that is unlike any other. Setting a new standard, Windsong has lush landscapes, state-of-the-art facilities and a full calendar of community events and fun planned! Complete with green spaces, trails, parks, pools, tennis courts, cafe and more! Windsong is located in Prosper ISD and Windsong Elementary opened in Fall of 2016. More schools are planned to open in/nearby Windsong in the future. With more than 3,000 single-family home building sites planned in the project when complete plus apartments and townhouses- Windsong is definitely the “one-stop-shop” of communities!

American Lengend Homes, Britton Homes, Chesmar Homes, Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Grenadier Homes, Highland Homes, and Huntington Homes are all current home builders offering home floor plans to build in Windsong Ranch. So many great builder options with their own personality and style, this community has it all!

When complete, this neighborhood will have 4 amenity centers. When you stop in to their current amenity center you get that sense of “home” as you feel welcome in the cafe while watching families stroll by on their way to enjoy the amenities such as the community garden, pool, or even to run in the open green spaces. Such an inviting feeling, this community is a must-see! Call us today to set up your VIP tour of this community and any home builder currently building.

Floor Plan Friday- Malibu by Chesmar Homes

Jan 27, 2017 | Floor Plan Friday

It is not every day that you find a home builder that offers something that you have never seen before! Chesmar Homes builds a unique feature as a standard in their homes in Windsong Ranch and that is their covered courtyard. This courtyard is off the dining/living area with an option to have a wall of sliding glass doors that open up to this serene space that includes a fireplace. This is to the right or left side of the home, in addition to the back patio at the back of home. Lets take a look at their Malibu floor plan and all that it has to offer. With 2,634 square feet this home has 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 bath spread out in one story. Walking into this home the secondary bedrooms are towards the front of the home as well as a perfect sized study. The large kitchen is open to the dining, living, and covered courtyard. Talk about the best entertaining space!! This is definitely a beautiful set up that Chesmar Homes offers in all of their floor plans. Tucked at the back of the home you will find the spacious master suite. This home has so much personality and is definitely one you want to check out!

Windsong Ranch is a large master-planned community that will feature 4 amenity centers when complete. From tennis courts, pools, community garden, and even a cafe’, this community is definitely unique and has so much to offer any family looking to live in Prosper. The community even has it’s own Prosper ISD elementary school located inside the neighborhood that just opened this school year. We would love to give you a tour of Windsong Ranch and this floor plan or any floor plan of the 9 builders that are currently building in Windsong Ranch. Give us a call at 214-620-0411 today!