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        <description>Collin County is one of the most sought after locations in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. My Real Estate Blog is to help you understand the real estate scene and give you insight to life in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Prosper as well as othe</description>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>New ARG Frisco One Story Listing SOLD in ONE Day - We can help you get your Home READY to SELL!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The yard sign&nbsp;was placed at 1pm last Saturday&nbsp;and by 4pm the same day&nbsp;a full price contract was inbound, even before I was able to get this home activated in MLS. A 2nd offer for even more money came a few days later.When you do the right thing as a seller before you list, you improve your prospects to sell fast and for more money. ARG for years has helped area home owners prepare and sell their homes quickly and for the most money possible. Buyers love to find homes that don't ne... ]]> </description>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>ARG Sets New Realistic HDR Photo Standards For MLS for All Our DFW Listings </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The world of digital photography is changing thanks to High Dynamic Range photography or HDR, which is richer, contains more detail and is more lifelike or 3D versus being flat or single dimensional traditional digital or even film photography. This means&nbsp;the quality of images now&nbsp;available to you in MLS&nbsp;are changing and that is why you should insist on 'genuine&quot; HDR photos for your home's upcoming MLS listing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the course of the last&nbsp;few years... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/windsor-homes-now-an-approved-arg-free-move-up-builder-buy-a-new-windsor-via-arg-and-well-sell-your-.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Windsor Homes Now an Approved ARG FREE Move-up Builder - Buy a New Windsor Via ARG and We'll Sell Your Pre-Existing Home 100% Commission FREE!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ ARG is proud to announce the addition of Windsor Homes to ARG's exclusive group of DFW new home builders who qualify for our 100% commission free new home move up. DFW consumers have an unbelievable savings ally in ARG who through the benefit of advanced information technology has slashed the cost of agent services associated with buying and selling area real estate. YOUR CHOICE 3% REBATE OR FREE MOVE UPWindsor Home buyers can enjoy the services of an experienced top tier agent and get either a ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 12 14:02:28 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>What You Need To Know About the Quality of Home Showings Your Listing is Getting</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So, you just listed your home, and heaven knows how much work you just went through&nbsp;to get your home ready, but what about the showings you're starting to get? Here again, is some plain talk concerning buyer showing appointments based upon years of personal observations as a both a full time buyer and listing agent.It is quite possible that as many as 60% of buyer showings can be classified as unqualified.&nbsp;It is also not so unusual that with many of these unqualified showings there is ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 12 22:34:45 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/news-flash-realtors-dont-sell-houses-houses-sell-themselves-list-right-and-sell-list-wrong-and-expir.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>News Flash - Realtors Don't Sell Houses - Houses Sell Themselves - List Right and SELL, List Wrong and EXPIRE</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I hear it all the time, &quot;that bad Realtor did not sell my house!&quot; Then you go and look at the house and you immediately know what the problem is - the house. It is so easy to pass blame about who is responsible for&nbsp;a house not selling, when in fact the house itself is the real issue. I could write a book about this subject, but a blog will do for now.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;one simple fact remains. Your house will either sell itself or in the alternative, be the reason it won't sell.&amp;... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/best-rebates-of-the-year-on-december-new-home-contracts-you-get-4-on-top-of-builders-best-deals.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Best Rebates of the Year on December New Home Contracts! You Get 4% On Top of Builder's Best Deals</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Contact ARG for full information regarding&nbsp;agency services and rebates. 4% applies to all new home contracts written with American Legends, Darling, Drees, KHOV, Highland, Horizon and Megatel Homes. Other 4% rebate references&nbsp;are strictly upon&nbsp;select existing inventory. Time restrictions may apply and inventory is limited.... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/seller-notice-best-time-of-the-year-to-sell-your-dfw-home-starts-on-january-2nd-2012-your-best-way-t.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Seller Notice! Best Time of the Year to Sell Your DFW Home Starts on January 2nd 2012 - Your Best Way to Save BIG is with ARG</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Attention home sellers! Q1 and Q2 are always the best time to sell your home, but January is a special month for home sellers. In January there are much fewer listings to compete with at the same time corporations are relocating employees and new buyers are getting into the market after taking a time out for the holidays.If you planning to sell in 2012, selling early can help you sell faster and for more money by planning now. Here is a no nonsense KEY&nbsp;Blog for DFW Home Sellers to read befo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 11 09:04:09 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/make-the-impression-that-makes-the-sale-spring-seller-tips-for-selling-fast-and-for-the-most-dough-p.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Make the Impression that Makes the Sale - Spring Seller Tips For Selling Fast and for the Most Dough Possible</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Make the impression that makes the sale! That's it. I should stop writing.&nbsp;The wizard's curtain has been drawn back or&nbsp;if you prefer&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jeannie&nbsp;is&nbsp;out of the bottle. Yes, just one sentence is all that is needed for this blog.&nbsp;In practice, it is so easy to say and&nbsp;just as fast to type it, but in reality few homes tow this results producing line. However, when you do, poof! Home SOLD - nuff said.You NEVER Get a Second Chance at Making a Great First&nbsp;Imp... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/real-estate-market-quandary-101-buyers-cant-buy-and-sellers-cant-sell-amid-first-signs-of-impending-.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>How Short Sales Undermine Real Home Sales, Hurt the Integrity of MLS, Amid First Signs of Impending Inflation</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The resale market is starting to resemble metric car parts on U.S. made vehicles or perhaps 2 ships quietly passing in the night. Either way, we have a pricing disconnect between sellers who want to sell and buyers who want to buy and remember, this is TEXAS, with 5 of the 10 best U.S. housing markets. You'll see that upon closer examination it is MLS Short Sale listings that are helping to create false pricing expectations for buyers and much of the disconnect that now exists between qualified ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 11 14:03:43 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/arg-introduces-shaddock-homes-to-args-approved-list-of-totally-commission-free-move-up-builders.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>ARG Introduces Shaddock Homes to ARG's Approved List of Totally Commission FREE Move up Builders!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Shaddock Homes of DFW is now part of ARG's approved list of builders for our exclusive and totally commission free move up program. If you are interested in buying a new Shaddock Home (have you seen the Shaddock&nbsp;Model Home&nbsp;in Shaddock Park?) and you need to sell an existing home, ARG will now list your home as a showcase listing and completely waive the typical listing fee charges of up to 6% as long as the price of your new Shaddock Home is at least $50K higher in price than the price... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 11 17:53:16 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/horizon-homes-paying-all-buyer-closing-costs-arg-adding-3-to-your-best-new-home-deal-hurry-inventory.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Horizon Homes Paying ALL buyer Closing Costs! ARG adding 3% to Your Best New Home Deal! Hurry Inventory is LIMITED</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you're in the New Home Market It's DEAL TIME at Horizon! On select Horizon Homes New Home Inventory Horizon Homes will pay ALL buyer closing costs. This is good only on select new homes that are&nbsp;purchased before NEW YEARS EVE 2010.Paid Closing Costs&nbsp;are in addition to any advertised builder price reductions and or negotiated price reductions and ARG's 3% Client New Home Buyer Cash Rebates. If you are tired of Renting and in many cases want to pay LESS per month&nbsp;for a house paym... ]]> </description>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>The Critical Need for Outstanding MLS Listing Photography is no Longer an Option for Sellers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It really doesn't make much sense to use professional real estate services only to get ho-hum unprofessional MLS photos of your home. While listing descriptions are important to convey a message, they&nbsp;pale in importance to the photos the public will see of your home. Buyers know what they want to see and pictures are how buyers connect with listings and hopefully YOUR listing. Poorly&nbsp;composed photos can actually increase days on market and depress your eventual sales price. When you co... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 10 15:29:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/buy-low-in-a-more-expensive-highly-sought-after-west-allen-community-this-new-home-that-wont-last-lo.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Buy LOW in a More Expensive Highly Sought After West Allen Community - This New Home Won't Last Long @ $286,000</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ HOT DEAL ALERT - WEST ALLEN - JUST OFF THE PRESS!The local market in Collin County is picking up now that school is back in session. With mortgage rates at all time lows, but with hints of higher rates in&nbsp;2011, buyers are&nbsp;in the market. The last 4-6 weeks were slower than normal, which is not unusual for this time of the year&nbsp;and as expected builders are starting to become more agressive, even in 5 Star West Allen Communities, but rest assured as demand picks up&nbsp;deals on fini... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 10 08:31:36 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/oktoberfest-2010-this-friday-and-saturday-on-the-historic-square-in-downtown-mckinney-bier-and-fun-j.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Oktoberfest 2010! This Friday &amp; Saturday on the Historic Square in Downtown McKinney - Bier and Fun Ja!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Its that FUN time of the year again in Old Downtown McKinney! If you have not visted the Historic Square in Old Downtown McKinney, you're in for a&nbsp;treat. You can even bring your Lederhosen!Years of restoration and improvement have helped in bringing&nbsp;many new businesses to the square. Restaurants, a world class Winery and Wine Bar, an English Pub and of course the new McKinney Performing Arts Center which is now housed in the historic Courts building that was constructed at the end of t... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/considering-listing-your-home-dont-forget-to-ask-about-the-quality-of-the-mls-photos-the-public-will.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Considering LISTING Your Home? Don't FORGET to Ask About The QUALITY of the MLS Photos The Public See's</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I am surprised at what passes for real estate photography seen on MLS.&nbsp;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&nbsp;may be&nbsp;lost.&nbsp;And with 90% of home buyers finding their homes online, then online &quot;First Impressions&quot;&nbsp;are very important if you are to capture&nbsp;the home buyer's attention in the brief time they are viewing your listing. In so many ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 10 17:51:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/megatel-homes-joins-our-list-of-approved-move-up-builders-buy-a-new-megatel-home-and-well-sell-your-.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Megatel Homes Joins Our List of Approved Move up Builders! Buy a New Megatel Home and We'll Sell Your Home for FREE!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Megatel Homes is ARG's latest new home builder to join ARG's Sell For FREE&nbsp;Move-up program.&nbsp;This money saving program means when you buy a new Megatel Home&nbsp;through ARG that is at least $50K more in price than the home you are selling, ARG will sell your current home totally commission free via MLS. You save the entire 6% fee and turn your largest closing cost expense into the equity you keep.QUALITY AND PRICING MAKE MEGATEL A STRONG CONSIDERATIONMegatel Homes are built well and sh... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 09 11:56:19 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/why-paying-less-to-sell-your-home-is-the-right-move-for-todays-sellers.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Why Paying Less to Sell Your Home is the RIGHT Move for today's Sellers </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Some say discount broker, some say discount realty, I guess what you hear all depends upon who you talk to. So without further ado let me explain the fundamentals of a home sale so you can see why reducing the sales commission you pay is financially important to you.It is not uncommon to hear&nbsp;traditional realty businesses say, &quot;we don't discount&quot; as if getting a discount was somehow against the law. In reality there is really NO per se &quot;listing discount&quot; because there ar... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 09 10:00:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/more-bad-national-housing-numbers-and-how-they-can-make-you-pay-more-for-your-next-dallas-area-home.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>More BAD National Housing Numbers and How they can make you PAY MORE for your next Dallas Area Home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The wheels on the bus go round and round, but not necessarily where we want them to go all the time and this can also describe our economy with some accuracy! Lets face it the economy is anything but good. We know the nation is under immense economic pressure not due to&nbsp;a melt down in Real Estate, but due to a general meltdown in JOBS. Good God above it just does not take a Rocket Scientist&nbsp;to see the reasons for the current recession.&nbsp;When you permit&nbsp;a highly flawed &quot;HO... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 09 12:13:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>The 3 Stages of Home Ownership adds up to a lot of BLS!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ You know when you think about it you can simplify things by breaking them down into their component parts and home ownership is no different.Generally speaking only your agent can really provide you with B-S services (Buying and Selling!) and the &quot;L&quot; is basically up to you! In fact the &quot;L&quot; can be influenced by the help of a mindful agent as long as the &quot;B&quot; is done right.Here is what&nbsp;you have when you break it downB = BuyingL = LivingS = SellingThese are the 3 s... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 09 13:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/drees-homes-huge-price-reductions-in-lantana-on-all-inventory-3-cash-rebates.html</guid>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Drees Homes HUGE PRICE REDUCTIONS in Lantana on ALL INVENTORY - 3% CASH REBATES!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Please remember that the end of Drees fiscal year is: MARCH 31ST. 2009!! Drees is giving away the FARM at &quot;Dakota&quot; in Lantana and if you are in the market NOW here is what you will get:Savings up to $100,0004.75 30 Year Interest RateFREE Closing CostsLOOKING AT ALL OFFERS!Plus 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% ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 09 16:29:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.mckinneyhomerebate.com/blog/the-changing-new-home-builder-landscape-in-2009-and-how-it-will-affect-you.html</link>
            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>How will the Changing New Home Builder Landscape in 2009 affect YOU?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Folks, the Glory Days for New Home Buyers (and&nbsp;Builders)&nbsp;are now a by-gone memory and&nbsp;new home buyers are now going to need to shoulder some&nbsp;risk. Builders are under incredible&nbsp;difficulties with regards to obtaining credit.&nbsp;As a result there&nbsp;has been fundamental changes that effect&nbsp;the way builders can work with a new home buyer.&nbsp;Government officials would be well advised to pass the Republican Stimulus Proposal that would get mortgage rates down to 4... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 09 14:44:59 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Trading Losses and Moving Forward in 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Happy New Year and welcome to 2009! For most people 2008 could not go bye-bye fast enough and for good economic reasons. Yet for DFW real estate 2008 was for the most part just a down or off year. It started slow and stayed slow with prices generally flat or down. Then in July the market showed a renewed vigor with home sales moving again.&nbsp;Then came September!&nbsp;September started a new economic reality that most people have never experienced. Real Estate sales came to a halt while bank a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 09 10:43:38 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Home Sellers the "80-20" Rule Applies Now More Than Ever</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Just like a tsunami wave, the real estate market has changed seemingly overnight. Many home sellers are now being forced to consider other alternatives and many are becoming unintended landlords. Homes that are most effected are those above $417K (Jumbo Rates and additional lender restrictions apply) and this has forced many a home owner in $500K plus homes to consider leasing or just staying put.The 80-20 Rule&nbsp;Might Now be the&nbsp;New 95-5 Rule!For years agent have known that it is so muc... ]]> </description>
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            <author>mike@mckinneyhomerebate.com (Mike Askins)</author>
            <title>Mental Drill for Home Sellers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Quick and Easy&nbsp;Tips for preparing your home for sale! I have been asked to summarize the mental process a seller needs to embrace to help themself compartmentalize the process of successfully getting their home ready to sell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lighten up, Touch up and Clean up!1) &quot;Lighten up&quot;This means REMOVE everthing that is not necessary for day to day living. Well, O.K., I suppose you can keep your Espresso Maker, but not the other coffee machine!&nbsp;This also means opening up the ... ]]> </description>
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