Mike Askins 
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Talking Collin County Real Estate
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15 Year Mortgage Interest Rates Hit 3.97 Percent - 30 Year Money at 4.51 Percent
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 7:17pm. 231 Views, 0 Comments.
We're seeing unprecidented mortgage interest rates. I have not checked, but we are below 50 year lows, back when Kennedy or Eisenhower was President. Buying now could be a smart long term smart play. The question is why would anyone who could get 4% or less on a 15 year loan want a 30 year mortgage!
Are rates going to continue to decline or stay flat or are we now at the darkest moment or the lowest point on the rate decline chart before daylight and higher rates return?
Happy home buying!
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Stonebridge Ranch Greenbelt, Cul-de-Sac Darling Built 4500sf 5bdrm 4.5 baths 3 Car! Owner Says SELL IT!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 4:53pm. 463 Views, 0 Comments.
There are homes and then there are Darling Built "Houses." I am not trying to impugn other home builders, but over the years, Darling built homes have indeed shown themselves to be superior built homes. In fact J.D Powers, the BBB and a bunch of happy homeowners and this Realtor can attest to the workmanship quality that goes into Darling Built homes.
With this home you get good old fashion Darling Brothers quality, incredible energy efficiency, and a wonderfully functional floorplan! Now add a "premium lot" on a secluded Cul de Sac (no cut through traffic) and back it up to a greenbelt and you just might have found the home you have been looking for if you are an executive level home buyer.
Reduced to Just $454,000!
Lets jump to DOLLARS. Seems like everyone…
Get it While its HOT! Builder Just Dropped New Home Price from $369900 to $306K - $9000 CASH REBATE! 4.5% Mortgage Rate
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 11:33am. 317 Views, 0 Comments.
Located in highly sought after West Allen. This home is situated on a 65' lot and has a Study, Game and Media room plus a 2nd floor walk out balcony! Granite Counters, hardwood floors, 16 SEER Dual Stage AC, Energy Star, 3.5 baths and other upgrades await you.
Take advnatage NOW before this house disappears. READY FOR FAST CLOSE! 4.5% Interest Rate Available based upon your credit.
$9,180 buyer Cash Rebate When You Buy Through ARG!
Use your rebate anyway you like. Take a check and go on vacation. Use for furniture or put in the bank. You can even use your ARG rebate for closing costs and prepaids. The fact is this 3% perk is dollar cost averaging your NET cost to just $296,820! Builder Price is a bottom line price, with no changes act now because if you know…
New Energy Star 1.5 Story Home in McKinney Nearing Completion - Reduced to $339K - PLUS 3% Cash Back
Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at 2:58pm. 423 Views, 0 Comments.
This Energy Star Certified new Home features 3 beds down with 3 full baths down, plus a Study and an open family room area with 20' ceilings that looks out to a covered wrap around patio. Box beamed Master bedroom with his and her closets, corner jetted tub and seperate shower & furniture grade vanities. Home features ALL Knottly Alder Cabinets where ever cabinets are located with Granite or Stone counter tops, an oversized utility room with sink and space for a 2nd refrigerator.
The Entryway is an octagonal rotunda and the entry floors, dining room and hallways are nailed down hardwood floors. You will be impressed at how much home you are getting for your money.
Upstairs features a 4th Bed and bath plus large game room and 2 tiered large Media room which…
New Closing Cost Incentives Just Announced by Highland Homes and Horizon Homes - Buy NEW and Keep More of Your Cash
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 12:47pm. 356 Views, 0 Comments.
When you contract between June 17 and July 31, 2010 you can receive $6000 in builder paid closing costs on a new Highland Home and $4000 on a new Horizon Home. Additionally you can add to your closing cost incentive when you make ARG your buyer agent. With ARG on your side, we'll help you negotiate for your best deal, help point you to available inventory sales and various new home locations and then add another 3% Cash Back when you close. $300K = $9K Cash Back!
With ARG we'll help you keep more cash on hand at a time when money is needed the most - when you buy a new home. Why not make every dollar count and give us a call today.
- VISIT OUR HORIZON HOMES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
- VISIT OUR HIGHLAND HOMES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
OUR REALTOR INCENTIVES WORK…
Buy a KHOV Home Through ARG, Get Your Best New Home Deal PLUS 3% Cash Back and Add THOUSANDS to Your Bottom Line
Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 9:28am. 271 Views, 0 Comments.
With mortgage interest rates at 50 year lows, and with BIG Builder discounts and or Closing Cost incentives PLUS ARG's Texas Best 3% New Home Buyer Rebate or FREE Sale of your current residence if you're moving up, you have a lot of reasons to consider ARG and a new energy star home today.
EXAMPLE OF HOW ARG CAN HELP YOU WHEN BUYING NEW
1. Negotiate builders advertised List Price to lowest Possible dollar amount.
2. Review Home / Upgrade costs for additional discounts or suggest other money saving alternatives.
3. Provide top tier Insurance brokers that can help you find maximum savings on home owners insurance.
4. Provide alternative lenders who will compete for your business.
5. Provide you with either a 3% Home Buyer Cash Rebate. ($200K = $6K Back, $300K =…
Newman Village Frisco Inventory Sale Now! Rebates up to $31,000! | Free Move ups | Low Mortgage Rates
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at 9:24am. 389 Views, 0 Comments.
Its a GREAT time to buy DFW's best built new home in Frisco's newest gated community Newman Village! Darling Homes is cutting prices on new home inventory and ARG is adding a $10,000 Client Cash BONUS to our Texas Best 3% New Home Buyer Cash Rebate.
Inventory homes are priced from the $450's to over $700K and every last one of these inventory homes are an inspiration to see, let alone own. With ARG as your buyer agent, we'll help you negotiate for your best price, and be there to assist you during the purchase process and then add thousands to your bottom line when you close - guaranteed.
New Home Rebates on finished inventory homes will range from $22K up to $31K or more. You may elect to receive this sum of money in a check or use towards closing costs…
Mortgage Interest Rates at 50 Year Low NOW | Low Rates means buying MORE home for your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 10:02am. 260 Views, 0 Comments.
The federal housing tax credit was a boost to home sales during the first 4 months of 2010, but with rates now at 50 year lows means you can buy more home for the same payment you would have had to pay for a lower priced home just a few years ago.
30 Year Money Now at 4.6% / 50 Yr Low For A Paper Borrowers
Current Mortgage Rates Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Get this widget See local ratesHOW MORTAGE RATES AFFECT YOUR PURCHASING POWER
When rates go up 1% it is like adding $30K to your home's price tag. When rates go down by 1% it makes the price of the home you want to buy feel $30K less expensive.
Said another way IF at 6% you can afford to buy a $300K home, then at 5% you can afford to buy a $330K home keeping the same paymet as if it were $300K. If rates…
Stonebridge Ranch! 2 Year Old Custom Darling Homes FORECLOSURE - Huge 4400Sqft Home - Low $400's Won't Last
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at 6:07pm. 850 Views, 0 Comments.
Here is a chance to claim an undervalued home in the Master Planned Community of Stonebridge Ranch.This home is loaded with custom features and expensive details. 5 Bedrooms with 2 down (2nd bed has private bath) and a Study, BIG Game room and Large Media Room. Back yard is large with lots of room for a pool and play yard. Also has a Split Side Swing Garage, butler's pantry in kitchen, Alder Cabinets, built in SubZero frige, fireplace in the breakfast area, covered patio, fireplace in family room, dual staircases HIS and HERS Closets with oversized walk in doorless shower in Master Suite. Utility has room for sink and 2nd frig.
GO TO LISTING NOW
For more information and property showings please contact Mike Askins!
Contract this home through ARG and receive…
Just REDUCED West Allen! Must Close in 30 Days Was $619,990 Now $499,990 - $15,000 ARG Client Cash Rebate! What a Backyard!
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at 11:07am. 523 Views, 0 Comments.
Luxury on Sale! Situated on a MASSIVE .4 Acre Cul-De-Sac West Allen Lot! BRAND NEW, 1 Year of Lawn Maintenance INCLUDED, Full Builder Warranty! If you need ROOM to roam, this Gorgeous and Luxurious 5 bedroom 4.5 bath 3 car Garage Home is now super discounted and FAST CLOSE READY.
- 2 Bedrooms Down
- Gameroom,
- Media room
- Study.
VIEW NEW HOME LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS & PHOTOS
$15,000 CASH REBATE REDUCES YOUR NET PRICE TO $484,990!
Buy this amazing home through ARG and we'll add $15,000 in a Cool Home Buyer Cash Rebate. You can use your rebate for anything, go on vacation or just put it in the bank. Give me a call for more details concerning this great rebate offer. Per builder, Home must be closeable in 30 days to get discount. Home is listed for ~$80K more in MLS.…
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