Mike Cole - Your Texas Realtor

Yesterday, I was contacted by a young woman who is looking to lease a house.  She said she had been looking at ads on Craigs List every day in hopes of finding the right house, at the right price, and a homeowner that would work with a nice person with some credit issues. After speaking to the yo...

Last night I was fortunate enough to have been invited by a friend to a special screening of the new Star Trek movie.  Although I have watched the old original episodes, some of the Next Generation episodes, and I think one of the movies, my interest stopped there. However, I am a fan of a good m...

On July 4 and 5, the city of McKinney will host a community-wide celebration of freedom, family fun, food and entertainment. All Red, White and BOOM! activities are free and open to the public. The two day festival will feature non-stop activities for the whole family to enjoy at locations throug...

"JOB FAIR"TUESDAY, MAY 6THANDSATURDAY MAY 10TH9:00 AM - 6:00 PM(FOR THE UPCOMING "GRAND OPENING" OF WATTERS CREEK MERCHANTS IN ALLEN, TEXAS)ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS & CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS AT:HAMPTON INN & SUITES830 WEST STACY ROAD(EXIT 37 FROM 75N / SOUTH OF ALLEN PREMIUM OUTLETS)ALLEN, TEXAS 7501...

A.O. Smith is recalling natural and propane gas water heaters.  The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard.  Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monox...

                                                            There are a trillion excellent things to do in Dallas, but for this posting I am going to highlight my trip to the Auto Show, my favorite hamburger joint, and the best toy store in the Metroplex.  It is a tradition to go to the Auto Show...

Dear Readers, When I am out previewing homes and neighborhoods, I often come across names of streets that make me laugh. No matter what kind of day I have had or how lousy the weather is, I can't help but smile when I pass one of these streets. So that got me thinking. What a great blogging proje...