Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings at Addison's WaterTower Theatre  Now on stage!  This Christmas Special, by Stuart Ross, is running at Addison's WaterTower Theatre now through December 23, 2009.  Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings stars Matt Brewer (as Frankie), Brian Hathaway (Sparky), Michael Tuck (Jinx), and Jacob Villarreal (Smudge). This is the very best of Forever Plaid, wrapped up in a nifty package with a big bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been "Plaid-erized," the boys of Forever Plaid are back! Sent to Earth to add a little harmony to the world, Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is one holiday treat that is truly "heaven-sent!" Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings: at the Addison Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road in Addison, Texas. Performance times are Wednesdays and Thur... 12/06/2009

Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in November, 2009 Address BR Bath Garage SqFt Built Pool  CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Ledgemont Ln.(Condo) 2 1.1 0 978 1982 Y 45 $107.36 $105,000 Proton Dr.(Condo) 2 2.1 2 1,396 1985 Y 212 $109.53 $152,900 Planters Row(Single Family) 2 2.0 2 1,571 1983 N 78 $110.12 $173,000 Le Grande Dr.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 1,865 1980 N 29 $124.13 $231,500 Windsor Ct.(Single Family) 3 2.1 2 1,991 1995 N 56 $127.50 $253,850 Azure Ln.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,232 1991 N 25 $128.81 $287,500 Towne Green Cir.(Townhouse) 3 2.1 2 1,974 1998 Y 62 $141.84 $280,000 Vintage Ln.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,560 1992 N 26 $116.95 $299,400   BR SqFt CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Min 2 978 25 $107.36 $105,000 Max 3 2,560 212 $141.84 $299,400 Average 3 1,821 67 $120.78 $222,894 Number of P... 12/05/2009

Vitruvian Park is the redevelopment project in Addison, Texas just northwest of LBJ & the Tollway.  Savoye is the first phase of Vitruvian Park, a 100 acre new urban neighborhood and master planned community that includes office, restaurant, retail and living space - all connected by a lush, 12-acre park and spring-fed creek.  Savoye is in the pre-leasing phase, with occupancy beginning March, 2010. There is a wide variety of floor plans to choose from:(to see some of the layouts below, point to the plan and it will display the name of the plan) Plan Sq. Ft. Bed Bath Study Form 499 1 1 N Shape 643 1 1 N Touch 683 1 1 N Stretch 759 1 1 N Flow 800 1 1 N Climb 852 1 1 Y Thrive 953 1 1 Y Reach 1042 1 1½ Y Leap 1004 2 1½ N Share 1035 2 2 N Spring 1082 2 2 N Grow 1133 2 2 N Savor 1143 2 2 N C... 12/04/2009

Addison Pacesetters Learn About WOW (Women of WaterTower Theatre) at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse Addison Pacesetters (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Greg Patterson, the Director of Development at the WaterTower Theatre, and Glynda Turner, former councilmember and WOW member, spoke to us. Buddy Frazer, a member of the WaterTower Theatre's board of directors, also attended. Here are some interesting tidbits from their presentations. The theater in general: The theater is a non-profit charitable organization and has been around for 14 years There are 5 plays in each regular season on the main stage You can get a season subscription for under $100 for all 5 plays There is also a 2n... 12/02/2009

Condo Flats Coming to Addison Texas at Meridian Square No, Condo Flats is not the name of the latest rock band!  Savannah Developers is building Meridian Square in Addison Texas, with townhouses and condos in the same development.  These will be located on 4 acres at the south east corner of Quorum Drive and Airport Parkway, just north of Addison Circle.   The townhomes (2 and 3 stories) will be built first, then the condominiums.  The first of the townhomes should be available in about 6 months. Unlike the condos at The Aventura down the street, the condos at Meridian Square will be one level only (thus, condo flats). The first building with condos, projected to be for sale within 1.5 years, will have 27 units (3 floors with 9 units on each floor).  Gated, secured parking will be under... 12/01/2009

Eight homes came on the market in Addison, TX in November, 2009 (down from 14 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 52 that have been on the market for more than a month. Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low!  Call me to list your home, too. New Addison Listings: October 2009 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS         La Mirada Proton 920 1/1 ½ /1 $103,000 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         Stanford Court Villas Stanford Ct. 2360 3/3/2 $399,000 Stanford Court Villas Stanford Ct. 2360 3/3/2 $399,000 Stanford Court Villas Stanford Ct. 2360 3/3/2 $399,000 Stanford Court Villas Stanford Ct. 2360 3/3/2 $419,000 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ... 12/01/2009

One of the great advantages to living in Addison, Texas is the proximity to its growing arts and entertainment district, the anchor of which is The WaterTower Theater. The WaterTower Theatre dates back to 1996. Today, in its 12th Season, the WaterTower has over 2000 subscribers and a budget of $1.1 million.  Perhaps more importantly, it consistently earns rave reviews in local publications and the WaterTower productions regularly are regional theater award winners. This season's productions began last month with Grey Gardens: The Musical.  The remaining shows for the season include: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings  -  December 3 - December 23, 2009 Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon  -  January 14 - February 7, 2010 Is He Dead?  (A new comedy by Mark Twain) -  April 1 - 25, 2010 Blac... 11/29/2009

Addison's  2009 Holiday Brunch & Open House It's time once again for the annual Addison Holiday Open House Brunch!  If you are an Addison, Texas resident, our Mayor, Joe Chow, and the city council are inviting you and your family to the Addison Conference & Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road on Sunday, December 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. In addition to bruch (catered in the past years by Blue Mesa and they'll most likely be catering this year, too), there will be complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday music & entertainment, and children's arts & crafts. The dress is casual or holiday attire.  If you are an Addison resident and plan to attend, don't forget to RSVP by Wednesday, December 3rd! If you are not an Addison resident and would like information about moving here... 11/29/2009

Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in October, 2009 Address BR Bath Garage SqFt Built Pool CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Windward Ln.(Single Family) 2 2.0 2 1,425 1983 N 43 $125.54 $178,900 Z Knots Landing(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 1,571 1982 Y 59 $108.21 $170,000 Juliard Ct.(Townhouse) 2 2.1 2 1,600 1998 N 147 $136.25 $218,000 Azure Ln.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,050 1982 N 114 $123.90 $254,000 Dickenson Ct.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 1,752 1995 N 113 $145.55 $255,000 Towne Green(Townhouse) 3 2.1 2 1,759 1998 Y 40 $150.65 $265,000 Dome Rd.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,075 1982 Y 40 $130.12 $270,000 Towne Lake(Townhouse) 3 2.1 2 2,147 1997 N 200 $125.71 $269,900 Waterford Dr.(Single Family) 3 2.1 2 2,640 1993 N 94 $104.92 $277,000 Evergreen Ct.(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,107 1993 N 114 $138.11 $291,0... 11/29/2009

14 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in October, 2009 (up from 10 in September). Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low! New Addison Listings: October 2009 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS         Aventura Addison Circle 1973 2/2 ½ /2 $299,900 La Mirada Proton 984 2/1 ½ /1 $114,500 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         District A Quorum 1778 2/2 ½ /2 $266,500 District A Seabolt 1844 2/2 ½ /2 $253,000 Towne Lake Towne Lake 1894 4/3/2 $299,900 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES         Addison Place Vinland 1571 3/2 ½ /2 $170,000 Addison Place Planters Row 1571 3/3/2 $188,950 Celestial Place Celestial Place 3657 3/2 ½ /3 $729,000 Les Lacs Garden Homes Rive 1522 3/3... 11/29/2009

Addison Real Estate is a great place to be.  Addison is slowly but surely becoming the new nightlife hotspot in Dallas.  It used to be lower greenville.  As lower greenville gets more and more "sketchy" at night it is all now shifting to Addison.  Addison homes for sale are being filled with people in the mid 20 to mid 30s.  It is becoming a trend for young adults with good careers to move to Addison so they can be in the middle of the ever changing atmosphere of Dallas.  Addison homes for sale can be purchased from around $150,000 and up.  These homes are commonly found to be around the $100/sq ft mark.  Which is pretty close to average for the Dallas area.  However, Addison seems to be emerging in value in the past few years, meaning that it is a very good time to purchase an Addison ... 10/18/2009

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Midway Meadows National Night Out has been postponed.   Originally scheduled for Tuesday evening, October 13th, 2009, the new date is the following week: Tuesday, October 20th. Need a Night Out?  Sure you do! And that night should now be Tuesday, October 20th. Save the date! National Night Out brings neighorhoods together to fight crime and increase communiity awareness through police-community partnerships. It is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. In conjunction with National Night Out, the Midway Meadows subdivision in Addison Texas is having a neighborhood get-together at Dome Park (corner of Dome and Sherlock) from 6:30-7:30 pm.  Come meet your neighbors, visit with the police and fire fighters, and enjoy cookies and camaraderie. ... 10/12/2009

Addison Pacesetters Learn About The Vitruvian Park Development at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse Addison Pacesetters (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Carmen Moran, the Director of Development Services,spoke to us. Here are some interesting tidbits from her presentation: Carmen has worked for the Town of Addison for almost 26 years. she is a landscape architect by training and now is an urban planner. The area where Vitruvian Park is being constructed was first built out in the 1970s with apartments that were meant to last 15-20 years. Tom Lamberth and UDR purchased the 9 apartment complexes up and down Brookhaven Club Drive in Addison with the intent to "re-develop" the area.  It i... 10/08/2009

Addison's Nara Pizza & Oven Now Open Looking for a great lunch deal in Addison, Texas?  Try Nara Pizza & Oven, 3716 Belt Line Road (east of Marsh Lane).  They have a lunch special: a slice and a drink for $3 or 2 slices and a drink for $5. Besides pizza (thin crust), they have salads, sandwiches, calzones and stromboli.  If you don't like their soft drink selection, then BYOB. Hours of operation are Sunday - Thursday, from 11 am - 10 pm and Friday - Saturday, from 11 am - 11 pm.  Phone in your to go order to 972-488-FOOD, ask for delivery, or dine in.  Nara also does catering. Their website isn't up as of this post, but when it is done, check them out at www.NaraPizza.com.   10/06/2009

Shakespeare in the Park: Addison Circle Park Julius Casear will be performed by the Dallas Shakespeare in the Park cast on October 7-11 & October 14-18 in Addison Circle Park, Addison TX.  General admission is $10, and $7 for students and seniors.  Showtime is 8:00 pm.  On Saturday, October 10th, Target is sponsoring a free pre-show, with activities that include teaching artists, master classes and period costume photos.  The pre-show begins at 6:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or through ShakespeareDallas.org. Bring the whole family to see Julius Casear at Addison Circle Park! The Storm is Brewing.... 10/05/2009

Dallas as we all know is a thriving area with many nightlife attractions.  However, as lower greenville real estate gets more and more scary at night to walk around, people are turning towards Addison Night life.  Addison has many great bars and restraunts that people love.  This is what makes Addison Real Estate on the rise.  People are assuming that if they come to Addison every single weekend to enjoy drinks and fellowship with friends that they might as well search Addison homes for sale for themselves and make the leap.  Addison really has thrived as 10 years ago, most of the bars and restraunts were not even in existence yet.  Beltline road has been the biggest supporter of the area, as this is where the power strip of nice places call home.  Addison simply seems to just keep grow... 10/04/2009

Addison Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in September, 2009 Address BR Bath Garage SqFt Built Pool CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Proton Dr.(Condo) 1 1.1 1 920 1985 Y 104 $102.17 $94,000   Westgrove(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 1,571 1982 N 10 $105.67 $166,000   Rive(Single Family) 3 2.0 2 2,037 1992 N 132 $127.15 $259,000   Waterview(Single Family) 3 2.1 2 2,108 1992 Y 154 $144.21 $304,000   Towne Lake Circle(Townhouse) 3 2.1 2 2,470 1998 N 36 $129.55 $320,000   Oaks North(Single Family) 3 3.1 2 3,233 1990 Y 370 $120.32 $389,000   Stanford Court(Townhouse) 3 3.0 2 2,360 2007 N 0 $190.25 $449,000 Z  Morris Ave.(Townhouse) 3 3.1 2 2,645 2001 N 3 $183.36 $485,000 Z  Paladium(Single Family) 3 2.1 2 3,004 1984 Y 176 $178.10 $535,000 Z        BR Bth SqFt CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Min 1 1.1 920 3 $102.17 $9... 10/03/2009

Ten homes came on the market in Addison, TX in September, 2009 (down from 31 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 63 that have been on the market for more than a month.  Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still low! New Addison Listings: September 2009 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS         Aventura Addison Circle 1735 2/2/2 $244,900 DUPLEXES         Midway Meadows  Sopras 2143 3/2/2 $210,000 TOWNHOUSES         District A Breedlove 2030 2/2/2 $319,000 District A (REO) Spectrum 1778 2/2/2 $245,000 Stanford Court Stanford Court 2360 3/3/2 $449,000 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES         Addison Town Center Park Place 2640 3/2/2 $364,900 Grand Addison Evergreen 2057 3/... 10/01/2009

Addison: The Windy City? Picture a water tower.  A 195-foot tall water tower.  Now, picture this water tower with wind turbines on the top.  You are imagining the vision of Addison's next water tower, expected to be built in 2010, at the intersection of Arapaho Road and Surveyor Boulevard (at the west end of the Arapaho Road Bridge). This water tower will be among the first in the nation to be powered by wind turbines.  The plan is for 10 eight-foot-tall wind turbines, enough to supply power to run the tower and the street lights on Arapaho Road. There will be a community classroom in the pedestal base, where wind energy and water distribution lessons can be presented to area school children. Keeping with the "green" philosophy of the town, the project also calls for use of native and d... 09/29/2009

Addison Semi-Annual Garage Sale: October 3, 2009 It's time for my favorite Addison event: the community garage sale! Under the big tent in the Sam's Club parking lot is where you will find hundreds of shoppers making purchases and finding bargains from dozens of Addison residents selling their unwanted items.  Although the event officially opens at 8:00 am to the public, savvy shoppers arrive at dawn when the locals set up and unload their boxes and trunks.  Addison, Texas residents can also recycle old computers and peripheral devices in the parking lot.  Hard drives will be sanitized accoring to the standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. There will also be a company doing document shredding.  The recycling and shredding are FREE to Addison residents. Sam's Club is... 09/28/2009