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Office Location Stonebridge Ranch,
McKinney, Texas 75071
Phone: (972) 529-2394
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Tax Credit Deadline for New Construction has Now PASSED - What To Do If You Want To Buy NEW?

Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 8:09am. 490 Views, 0 Comments.

I was wondering WHY when the home buyer tax credit extension was passed that someone who knew how the process worked could not have sat down with the legislators so the new deadline to act was based on CONTRACT DATE as opposed to closing date. Well they got it half right. The DEADLINE to contract is April 30th, so if you are looking for a nice preexisting MLS listed home then your last date to contract is 4/30/2010. Now we all get that.

CLOSING DATE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION HAS PASSED

The April 30th deadline date really does not speak to NEW HOMES that have to be built. This is where CONGRESS should have said - wait! For new construction we will ONLY require a deadline to contract, but NOT to close. Instead the April 30th deadline SHOULD HAVE allowed for ample…


Look What $279K Buys in McKinney! 3300sf Study-Game-Media-LUXURY UPGRADES-Plus 3% ARG Cash Rebate!

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 11:24am. 482 Views, 0 Comments.

New Home McKinneyThe photo gallery for this Luxury McKinney New Home says it all! This home as shown can be duplicated for $279K plus a fantastic 3% Cash Rebate ($8,370) when you buy through ARG. And when you consider this new home is Energy Star Certified with blown cellulose insulation, vinyl windows, full energy soffets, radiant barriers, tankless hot water well you have quite an energy profile for low monthly bills!

THIS IS A FEATURE RICH MODERN NEW HOME

img_5056_400Features include handscrapped nail down wood floors, from entry, study, formal dining, halls through Family Room, 20" custom tile floors in kitchen (w/glass inlays) and all wet areas, dream kitchen with Vent-a-Hood built in range, Alder cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, Island and Island light, custom…


2276SF West Allen Luxury Home | Perfect Location | Small Community | $275K + 3% Cash Back Rebate!

Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 7:27pm. 435 Views, 0 Comments.

a-img_4300_400Looking to downsize? Want a 1 Story Home with an open yet functional floorplan? Wanting to maintain that luxury look plus add Energy Star and Green Built? This luxurious 1 story 3/2.5/2/Study plan might very well be the answer to your search. This builder is bascially unadvertized in this location and subdivision. There are limited lots available, many oversized and the location is so convenient that you will be amazed.

With ARG as your agent I can help you from contract through to closing. My services include a HUGE 3% Buyer Cash Rebate as well as all the traditional agent services. At $275K, ARG will write you a check for $8,250.00!! Why go alone with Realtor support like this?

This small custom W. Allen Village have homes in it that have sold for as much…


Luxurious West Allen New Home Close Out - MASSIVE YARD - 4100+ SF - 8 Ft Fence - 3% Cash Rebate - REDUCED $65K / OFFER JUST $429,900

Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 4:37pm. 469 Views, 0 Comments.

img_4850_400Location, could not be better. Going to DFW Airport? No problem. Heading down to a Mavs game, Still no problem! Parks, Shopping, Schools, Golf, Entertainment, Fitness surrounds this .4 Acre GEM! Fact is THIS RED HOT DEAL WON'T LAST!

With rates still low, tax credits still available PLUS ARG's Massive $12,750 Dollar Cash Rebate you can walk away with many thousands of dollars of additional savings. aT $429k you are buying a GREAT BUY!

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New Homes are disappearing FAST so if you are interested in a brand new Energy Star Certified new home ARG can help you work your best sales price plus add our wonderful agent rebate. Now may very well be the last of the low low interest rates.

 

 

  • VISIT NEW HOME PHOTO GALLERY

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Buying New, Worried About Interest Rates? Have You Visited Drees Homes Around Dallas Lately?

Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 2:01pm. 328 Views, 0 Comments.

drees-freeze_490The Federal Reserve is now signaling a rise in future mortgage rates. This is bad news for many whose budget won't stretch to accomodate rising rates.

If your are considering a new home builder, Drees Homes offers interest rate protection and special below market mortgage rates on completed inventory.

Drees Freeze is designed to protect buyers who are building new homes for a period of 200 days. Once you freeze your rate, you are protected regardless of increases that may occur during construction.

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DREES ENERGY PACKAGES GENERALLY INCLUDE

  • 16 Seer Lennox Signature Series
  • Radiant Barrier
  • R-40 Attic Insulation
  • 2-stage Variable Speed HVAC
  • Hardiplank Vented Soffits (keeps the attic cool)
  • Oversized 23 Inch Attic Vents
  • Attic Baffles Above the Soffits
  • Encased Steel Cabinet…


NEW HOMES READY NOW! ARG REBATES TO 3%! LAST CALL FOR TAX CREDIT AND LOW MORTGAGE RATES

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 8:48am. 271 Views, 0 Comments.

why-you-need-a-buyer-agent_291Its so hard to turn back the hands of time. Many buyers are now fnding out that last year's deals are over. Foreclosures have dwindled to a trickle, New home sales have picked up and new home prices have firmed. At the same time prices are historically very good, and Interest Rates are STILL at HISTORIC lows, but government rate buy downs are nearly OVER! I don't know about you, but I see signals that point to higher costs ahead, making now an ideal time for new home buyers.

Here are 2 points to keep in mind that are unique to now:

  • Most people have never in their lifetime received a federal home buyer tax credit.
  • Most people have never in their lifetime seen interest rates this low.

LIMITED SUPPLY OF TAX CREDIT QUALIFYING NEW HOMES

April 30th is the tax credit…


Star Creek! Gorgeous Open 6035 Plan! Close by June 30th! 3% Rebate! Available NOW

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 4:19pm. 552 Views, 1 Comments.

Darling Homes Star CrownConsidering Star Creek? Love the 6035 Plan with its tall ceiling, spiral staircase, private family room, 3 car garage plus game and Media Room? Want to get your BEST deal, plus tax credit and a huge 3% Cash Rebate. Here is your chance. This gorgeous home can be contracted NOW and you get to pick out colors, floors and other upgrades to make this home YOURS.

Darling Homes Star CreekThis is the best of both worlds, but don't delay, this is one good looking home and new homes that can close by June 30th are getting harder and harder to find! The last Star Creek Darling Home that came back onto the market on Friday (1/29/10) was gone in less than 4 hours, but then again these are great looking quality built homes! TO INSURE this home can close by 6/30/2010 this home needs to be under…


Busted Contract in Star Creek | New 5 - 4 -3 loaded with Extras | $50K Price Reduction | Won't Last | 3% Cash Back

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 8:56pm. 439 Views, 0 Comments.

Closeable New Homes are getting harder to find. With rates LOW and expected to rise and with TAX CREDITS expiring on 6/30 means completed new homes that are PRICED right are simply not going to have a very long shelf life.

Builder said this home is heading back onto the market and that others are waiting to make a move. If you are in need of a top tier new home in a 5 star community and want to get in under $400K and need 5 bedrooms with 2 down and 3 up plus Study, Game, Media and a 3 Car Garage plus Energy Star then have a look at this plan.

I don't have pictures, but this home has extensive hand scraped wood floors, stainless, granite and upgrade touches all throughout. I posted the floorplan below.

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Hottest Home Buy in Carrollton for $169,900! | Buy Through ARG and Get 1 Percent Cash Back | YOU WANT TO SEE THIS!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 11:58am. 348 Views, 0 Comments.

2024 Espinosa Dr. Carrollton TXWow, this one took us by surprise as listing agents. Surely this home has more in it than this owner will get out, but it is time to go and this house is going to make someone a HAPPY new home owner! We are already getting showings and the house has been on the market less than 24 hours. From the warm exterior paint colors and lush landscaping to the back yard paradise this home is an incredible buy.

img_4583_400IF you are READY and have an approval and you want a small but GORGEOUS home to live in, one that will EXCEED your highest expectations, YOU want to call ARG ASAP. If you have an agent, you will want to SEE this house NOW. This is truly a rare find.

Floorplan shows 1439sf, but feels larger. This is a 3/2/2 with a formal dining and eat in kitchen. The outside…


Just Listed! Superb 2 Story Coveniently located just South of Bethany Road | HUGE Yard | Neat as a Pin! Just $199,900

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 8:16am. 423 Views, 0 Comments.

1114 Hidden Creek, AllenYou'll love the street this brick 2 story is on. Just a few hundred feet from a quiet greenbelt walking trail. The look out the front says Elbow Room and the look out the back says even more Elbow Room. The owner has added a new fence with Metal posts and the back yard is truly what I call an oversized yard and of course the entire yard has an automatic sprinkler system.

 

img_4203_400This home has been gently lived in and carefully maintained. The owner added Radiant Barriers to the attic and utility bills on this home are low all 12 months of the year. This home can be either a 3 bedroom with a Study or 4 bedroom with 3 full baths. The large family room has wood floors. The kitchen is very much oversized with a large walk in pantry and an Island.

 

1114 Hidden Creek, Allen TXYou will find large…


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