Trudy Carley's (trudypitts) Blog

Named as one of the top 5 communities in the nation, CRAIG RANCH in McKinney offers a one of a kind lifestyle that has it all.  Whether you are in the market for resort style senior living, a lock and leave townhome or a single family estate home, CRAIG RANCH has the unsurpassed amenities to fulf...

Art is everywhere in Frisco and the people of this friendly, family oriented and forward thinking city have much to choose from.  FRISCO ARTS is the community organization designated by the City of Frisco to support local arts organizations and elevate appreciation for the arts. This incredible o...

NORTH COLLIN COUNTY IN TEXAS IS A FABULOUS PLACE TO LIVE!  GETTING A NEW ZIP CODE IS JUST MORE PROOF THAT FRISCO, TX IS A VIBRANT, RAPIDLY GROWING CITY IN NORTHEAST TEXAS.  Starting July 1 2011, Frisco TX will utilize a new zip code 75033. This new area encompasses north of Main Street, west of P...

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HOME IS A GORGEOUS COMMUNITY.  MCKINNEY IS A GREAT CITY WITH A VERY VIBRANT DOWNTOWN AREA, SUPER SHOPPING AND EXEMPLARY SCHOOLS.  1505 Windsor - Mckinney - Newport Village in Stonebridge Ranch - Elegance and Style Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats $699...

It seems that many of us want to be absolutely perfect right out of the gate!  The presentation must be perfect. The blog must be perfect. The vacation must be lifechanging. The relationships must all be fulfilling. The first offer must be accepted. We don't want to leave any room for errors, mis...

The goal of an appraiser is to estimate the true market value of a property, so that a lender can make an informed decision when providing a loan. That is typically accomplished by using recent sales of comparable homes in the area, along with a physical inspection of the house and neighborhood, ...

"Success is not like a train, you can't stand in a station and expect it to come to you." There are two kinds of people in this world, those that sit and wait for something good to happen and those that take the action necessary to make it happen.  When it comes to being successful, it is amazing...

As homeowners, we enjoy updating, remodeling and enhancing our living spaces, but if we plan on selling our homes in the near future, we may encounter a loss on our investment. I came across this fabulous article in Remodeling magazine recently concerning the estimated return on several home remo...

My 12 year old home is just about ready for a little sprucing up and I have been gathering ideas from all areas.  I love (actually a hobby) browsing through home improvement warehouses and searching through remodeling magazines in an attempt to stay as current with the new innovations and techniq...

In Texas, we do enjoy our outdoor lifestyles in the spring and summer.......well maybe not August!!  I love the al fresco living areas for spring and summer entertaining and if you have a need (or want) to add an addition for relaxing, dining, entertaining or enjoying outdoor activities, just loo...