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If you have any questions or need more detailed information, please feel free to contact me via phone at 972.529.2394 or fill out the form to let us know how we can help with your real estate needs.

Office Location Stonebridge Ranch,
McKinney, Texas 75071
Phone: (972) 529-2394
Mike's Cell: (214) 727-3686
Jenee's Cell: (214) 727-3401
Fax: (972) 692-0435

McKinney Real Estate Blog

Drees Homes HUGE PRICE REDUCTIONS in Lantana on ALL INVENTORY - 3% CASH REBATES!!!

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 4:29pm. 261 Views, 0 Comments.

Please remember that the end of Drees fiscal year is: MARCH 31ST. 2009!! Drees is giving away the FARM at "Dakota" in Lantana and if you are in the market NOW here is what you will get:

  • Savings up to $100,000
  • 4.75 30 Year Interest Rate
  • FREE Closing Costs
  • LOOKING AT ALL OFFERS!

drees-home-lantana_400Plus when ARG is your Buyer Agent we will ADD 3% CASH BACK based on your New Homes Sales Price!!!! $300K means $9,000. Don't leave money behind REGISTER with ARG today for all your Drees New Home needs. ARG offers 3% Cash Back for a number of DFW New Home Builders.

To secure your CASH REBATE remember to Tell Sandy Meyer that Mike Askins at ARG is your buyer agent. Make our Texas Best Buyer Cash Rebate YOUR personal "Stimulus" incentive!

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Prosper New Home! Get It While Its HOT! $105K Off List plus NOW $394,900 Plus $15,000 ARG Buyer Cash Rebate!

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 5:58pm. 207 Views, 0 Comments.

front-view_400Over $120K in total savings with builder discounts and ARG's Texas Best Buyer Cash Rebate. Special Price and Bonus Rebate are time limited. This home has a 5 Star Floorplan with one of the very best layouts. With 2 bedrooms down and 2 up plus Study, Game and Media Room. This HOME is COMPLETE and READY NOW!Builder is also paying Title and $2000 towards closing costs which means additional savings for you. Situated on gentle countryside just minutes north or HWY380 in McKinney is a brand new master planned community with homes that will exceed $1 Million in price.

This completed and highly discounted new home is built by an award winning builder and backed by one of the very best home buyer warranties found anywhere. With an energy star package that includes…


How will the Changing New Home Builder Landscape in 2009 affect YOU?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 at 2:44pm. 181 Views, 0 Comments.

Folks, the Glory Days for New Home Buyers (and Builders) are now a by-gone memory and new home buyers are now going to need to shoulder some risk. Builders are under incredible difficulties with regards to obtaining credit. As a result there has been fundamental changes that effect the way builders can work with a new home buyer. 

Government officials would be well advised to pass the Republican Stimulus Proposal that would get mortgage rates down to 4% which is key for housing to stabilize and for equities to hopefully begin to rise again.

Until there is a fundamental shift in the housing market here are some of the changes you need to keep in mind when considering a new home:

  • NO CONTINGENCIES! Builders had a great run of "writing" everyone and then selling…


Economic Stimulus Bill and Housing - What it may SOON mean to you

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 at 1:23pm. 144 Views, 0 Comments.

According to AP Real Estate Writer, Alan Zibel the Stimulus Bill may very well include a Republican proposal to help drive interest rates down. Here is the link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090203/ap_on_bi_ge/pending_home_sales

If this in fact comes to fruition (and it could not come SOON ENOUGH!) you can bet the housing market will enter into a period of higher activity as loans are renegotiated and home sales pick up due to the leap in affordability that will result from lower rates. 

It goes without saying: STAY TUNED! Being 1-3 months late to the dance might mean paying more for the same home or finding out someone bought the home you wanted. The housing market is simply going to react to demand and a buying opportunity that has not been seen in…


5004 Dunster Drive, Mckinney - KHOV just dropped Price by $90K!

Sunday, February 1st, 2009 at 2:01pm. 184 Views, 0 Comments.

img_6811_400Here is an example of an exceptional buy you can have TODAY! Originally priced at $349,900 this home backs to a walking path and treed greenbelt AND THE SUN sets in FRONT of the house for MAXIMUM afternoon shade out back on the Patio.

This home is also Energy Star, Has Vinyl Windows, 14 SEER AC, Radiant Barriers and many other upgrades you need.

This home is in the ALLEN ISD!

When ARG is your Buyer Agent you pick up a $5000 BUYER CASH REBATE in addition to the SUPER sales price shown above. ARG can also help you with lenders, insurers, inspectors, home improvement contractors, movers and more when you use our Buyer Services. 

You will wnat to check out this listing and give us a call. This house will be on the SHOT CLOCK for sure!

HERE IS THE FULL LISTING…


HOT 3248SF 5 Bedroom 4 Bath Corner Lot in Allen Schools REDUCED to $259K With 3% Cash Rebate

Sunday, February 1st, 2009 at 12:44pm. 157 Views, 0 Comments.

img_6841_400Need 5 bedrooms with 2 DOWN and 3 up? Need a Study, Game and Media Room? What about a Corner Lot, Stone and Brick Elevation, Energy Star, Vinyl Windows, Radiant Barriers, 14 Seer AC, Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Under Mounted Sink, Gorgeous Master, Wrought Iron Balusters, Sprinkler System and much more! TAKE ADVANTGAGE now of this fantastic buying opportunity in an EXCELLENT LOCATION for shopping, commuting and entertainment. Kids will LOVE this spot!

With ARG as your buyer agent you get a choice of a HUGE 3% BUYER CASH REBATE or a TOTALLY FREE NEW HOME MOVE UP! With RATES and Home Prices DOWN now is the time to lock in SAVINGS. 

VIEW THIS HOME'S FULL LISTING and PHOTO GALLERY

ARG is bringing VALUE back to Real Estate Services. We can help you find…


West Allen Builder Specs Now Reduced $100K Off List

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 4:56pm. 201 Views, 0 Comments.

Builder wants these completed home new Specs SOLD! Whatever the list price on these 5 New Homes take $100K off. Sales prices range from $370K to $455K after discounts. To learn more about these homes and the special ARG incentives, rebates and or FREE Move up opportunities please contact Mike @ 214-727-3686 west-allen-new-home-winter-sale_640

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Interest Rate Warning Now in the Forecast? Are you Listening?

Monday, January 26th, 2009 at 4:51pm. 192 Views, 0 Comments.

Slowly the foundation for economic change is now being laid and the first hint of what might be in store for Q3 & Q4 of this YEAR was given to us recently by none other than the Fed Governor, Frederic Mishkin as he tipped his hat and spoke these words, "Inflation could come to the forefront, given all the government programs" and then finished with a rather chilling prediction "once the economy recovers, liquidity must be taken out of the markets..."

I have been around long enough to know this means the FED is planning to combat the economic recovery with HIGHER interest rates. This has been the historic model for fighting inflation - to raise interest rates to remove excess dollars from the market place.

This is quickly pointing to the fact that interest…


ARG Now Offering Totally FREE New Home Move up or 3% Cash Rebates to American Legend Home Buyers

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at 12:56pm. 204 Views, 0 Comments.

You might say you heard it first here, but American Legend Homes is about to become a MAJOR new home player in the DFW home builder market as they expand their presence by providing compelling home buying choices in a variety of price ranges. 

photo_421_400According to American Legend Homes, a Dallas based new home builder, they are well backed and financially stable. This financial strength even in a down market should be excellent news to potential new home buyers. What's even better is the fact that American Legend Homes is BOTH "Energy Star Certified" and "Green Built North Texas" certified.

ARG has now added American Legend Homes to our list of FREE MOVE UP "approved" home builders. This means when ARG is your buyer agent for your new home purchase with American…


The Settlement at Craig Ranch Slowly Turning Around and Foreclosure Opportunities Still Abound

Saturday, January 17th, 2009 at 4:33pm. 297 Views, 0 Comments.

img_6228_400One thing for certain about the Settlement at Craig Ranch is the fact that the location is excellent. Located just seconds from the New 121 Tollway and U.S 75 means fast access to just about anywhere. Then you have to consider all the modern resident amenities that are part of Craig Ranch, like the New TPC PGA Country Club Golf Course, Cooper Aerobic Center, Parks, Walking Trails, Cushioned running trails, Hotels, Ground Floor Retail, Baseball, Softball and Soccer Facilities and an Athelic Facility. When you add it all up you have a combination of factors that all point to future value.

img_6238_400The Settlement at Craig Ranch has had its share of foreclosures, builder failures and hard times. Still as I drive through this up and coming Master Planned Community one…


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