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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

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ARG Launches Near Real Time DFW MLS | MLS is Now Updated 12 Times Daily for the Latest Most Accurate Online MLS Experience

Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 11:07am. 361 Views, 0 Comments.

DFW MLS UPDATED 12X DAILYWithin just 2 hours time, DFW / Dallas MLS data changes occur, with new listings hitting the market and price reductions being posted. So why wait a day or more to get your MLS updates? In order to be in the right place at the right time you need to know and that is why ARG's advanced MLS system is so important to you as a future home buyer. 

Working in concert with our custom web developer, Real Estate Webmasters, ARG has significantly improved your MLS experience with listing updates that now occur 12 times daily. This means you'll know about new listings and price reductions in near real time as well as when a listing actually goes under contract. If you are tracking homes in your favorites or even from a saved search and a listing experiences a price…


Busy Professional? Empty Nester Looking to Downsize? Active Lifestyle Needs? Here is an A+ Gated Community Solution That Won't Cost You an Arm and a Leg

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 1:14pm. 422 Views, 0 Comments.

img_0024_400Real Estate demographics are constantly changing and for many reasons, but mostly to accommodate changing lifestyle needs. And on a grand scale there are simply not a lot of communities that target this growing market segment. Busy professionals, empty nesters or downsizers who don't need a 4000+SF house, and people with an active lifestyle will be especially attracted to this luxury level gated PGA Golf community. 

KHOV's Villas at Craig Ranch - The Bar is Clearly Raised

img_0070_400KHOV's newest gated community at the Villas of Craig Ranch is raising the resident feature amenity bar while keeping home prices affordable. Much of the cost savings you'll benefit from can be attributed to KHOV's decision to take a lot position last year during the darkest hours of…


Considering LISTING Your Home? Don't FORGET to Ask About The QUALITY of the MLS Photos The Public See's

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 5:51pm. 331 Views, 2 Comments.

Real Estate PhotographyI am surprised at what passes for real estate photography seen on MLS. If a listing's marketing photography is poor, then one of the most important marketing tools responsible for creating a good first impression for online buyers may be lost. And with 90% of home buyers finding their homes online, then online "First Impressions" are very important if you are to capture the home buyer's attention in the brief time they are viewing your listing.

Real Estate PhotographyIn so many listings that I have personally toured with buyers, the seller may have been better off not having pictures posted in MLS because the online images did poorly to reflect the qualities of the actual home itself. Even buyers have made comments about nice homes and poor listing pictures. I wonder how many…


This Stonebridge Ranch Luxury Townhome ROCKS! 3 Beds 3.5 Baths Study 2 Car Garage REDUCED $27K

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 11:49am. 460 Views, 0 Comments.

Seaarching for Location and convenience? Living in a Townhome is all about lifestyle. Living in Stonebridge Ranch just makes lifestyle that much better! Just across from Acquatic Center means heart of Stonebridge.

Here is the description. Let me know if this is what you have been looking for!

TOWNHOME DESCRIPTION 

coranado-th_400Don't miss a chance to own this stunning end unit townhome in the incomparable Stonebridge Ranch!! 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living areas, marvelous kitchen, wood flooring and attached 2 car garage. 1st flr family room & dining, kit w abundant counter-cabinet space, granite, stainless. Second floor holds large master suite, split from living area and bedroom. Private suite on 3rd level has bedroom, full bath and loft-study.

Buy through ARG and pick up…


David Weekley EXTENDS $8K Tax Credit in Castle Hills North 41's for CONTRACTS before April 30. Add 2.5% Rebate with ARG

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7:21pm. 370 Views, 0 Comments.

Castle Hills LogoDavid Weekley Homes in Castle Hills North 41 series, will give all new home buyers an $8K creditl / price reduction IF they contract before 4/30. In addition ARG will provide any David Weekley new home buyer a 2.5% Buyer Cash Rebate when ARG is your agent. Please contact ARG before you buy. Our Rebate will not add cost to your home but will make your home purchase 2.5% better!

EXAMPLE of David Weekley Home in Castle Hills North that is READY NOW

READY NOW IN TIME FOR HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT!
108 Angis Lane MLS #11308480
1 Story 3 Bedroom, Study, Corner Home Site
1927 Square Feet
Listed $265,990 REDUCED to $245,990 - BUY through ARG and get a 2.5% Cash Back Rebate!
Close immediately

VIEW CASTLE HILLS MLS LISTINGS

 


BUSTED CONTRACT and Tax Credit Buying Opportunity NOW at Star Creek! 4000SF+ 4 Beds 4 Baths LOADED! $395K PLUS 3% Rebate!

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 6:45pm. 424 Views, 0 Comments.

star-creek-emblem-smallest_175Nothing to show you, not even an MLS listing as this home just came back onto the market, however this highly upgraded Star Creek luxury home will complete construction before 6/30 for those looking to finalize a new home purchase before the tax credit expiration in a top West Allen Master-Planned Community.

I expect this home will sell before the end of this weekend, so if you have not found your new home, give me a call and I'll help you not spend one dime over the actual price the builder is willing to take.

Star Creek New HomeThis home features Stone and Brick Elevation, extensive engineered wood floors, Granite, Stainless, Island, Spiral Staircase, Study, Game and Media Room plus a 3 car garage. You'll love the wrap around large rear covered patio and how it connects…


Luxury Empty Nester SPECIAL! Downsize to utter Luxury! See the Backyard Paradise JUST $219,900

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 4:18pm. 453 Views, 0 Comments.

fieldstone-house_658Is it time to downsize the house, but not the quality? You're gonna love the luxury that $219K can buy you! In fact you might not be able to find a yard like this no matter how long you look. With 3 outdoor living areas with 2 gorgeous arbors, this could just be outdoor living at its finest, especially at this price point.

This is also a Golf Course Community and if you act before 4/30 you still can qualify for the Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit.

This is a Bradford Custom home. If you are wondering what the difference between a Track Home and Custom Home, this is the house to see.

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE GOODIES!

1. Granite Counters

2. Plantation Shutters and updated window shades

3. Updated Lighting

4. Sound system throughout with volume controls per room and…


Just 7 Days Left Until Tax Credit Expiration on April 30th

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 11:44am. 267 Views, 0 Comments.

uncle-sam-tax-credit-give-back_366For first time home buyers, $8K is a huge help especially with sub 6% mortgage rates readily available. First Time Home Buyers (have not owned a home in the last 36 months) looking around $150K can be well served by this unheard of offer and as long as a purchase contract is signed before 4/30/2010 and closed before 6/30/2010.

INCREASE YOUR CASH BACK WITH ARG

IF you are considering NEW and use ARG as your agent, we'll provide a Huge Texas Best Buyer Cash Rebate up to 3%. When you add both together, you walk away with a cash cushion that ought to help you feel really good about your new home purchase decision.

  

VIEW HOMES FOR SALE INSIDE COLLIN COUNTY NOW!

  • View NEW HOMES Under $175K in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Prosper
  • View ALL HOMES under $175K in Allen,…


There is No Better Way to Move up to a New Darling Home then through ARG - Commission FREE Move up or 3% Rebate! Darling Now in Gentle Creek Prosper!

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 2:12pm. 355 Views, 0 Comments.

Darling HomesDarling Homes is a leader in quality built new homes and most importantly lifestyle enhancing innovative floorplan designs that sets new standards for interior and exterior living space usages.

Just as important as the home itself, is where it is located. Darling Homes can be found in the best master-planned communities in and around Collin County, Texas. 

  • Star Creek, Allen
  • Whitley Place, Prosper
  • Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney
  • Tucker Hill, McKinney
  • Newman Village, Frisco
  • Austin Waters, Carrollton
  • Castle Hills, Lewisville

AND NOW A NEW DARLING LOCATION - BRING YOUR GOLF CLUBS!

Gentle Creek Golf CourseAND NOW here is your chance to buy a new Darling Home on the Private Country Club Golf Course in Gentle Creek, Prosper! TODAY, right now, you have a choice of 9 GOLF COURSE LOTS that back up to…


ARG Adds Google Easy Directions to ALL of their North Texas MLS LISTINGS!

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 11:23am. 215 Views, 0 Comments.

Darling, can you PLEASE ask for DIRECTIONS? Don't worry honey it only seems like I am driving in circles! Well, even in a GPS world where nearly everyone has an iPhone or GPS system in their car, people can still get lost. Well, you can make it easy on yourself by simply clicking the "Directions" tab found about the main photo in every MLS Listing found on this website - just in case plan A fails to work!

Have a quick look at what to look for and then have a wonderful day!

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