Plano real estate seems to a risingly valueable commodity now a days.  People are moving out of dallas into the suburbs so that they can purchase a bigger lot and more house for less money.  One of the areas that people are moving into is Plano Real estate.  This area is very hot as Plano has 3 big highschools, are all very well maintained and provide a great school for your children.  Plano is also home of many upscale retail centers.  If you are planing on looking around at Plano homes for sale you can plan on paying $110/ft if not more if you are looking for something a little more higher end.  As Plano houses for sale also has many homes in it that are over $1 million.  These homes are great though, and I reccomend that anyone who is curious about PLano real estate to go ahead and c... 10/18/2009

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2009 Real Estate Property Tax Rates for Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano One of the most frequently asked real estate questions is about the real estate property tax rates in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and other North Texas cities. 2009 Real Estate Property Tax Rates For Collin County's Four Largest Cities: Allen0.556000% City of Allen0.086300% Collin County Community College District0.242500% Collin County1.540000% Allen Independent School District2.424800% Total Allen Real Estate Taxes Frisco0.465000% City of Frisco0.086300% Collin County Community College District0.242500% Collin County1.390000% Frisco Independent School District2.183800% Total Frisco Real Estate Taxes McKinney0.585500% City of McKinney0.086300% Collin County Community College District0.242500% Collin County1.54... 10/15/2009

Plano Texas real estate is a very neat and exciting place to be.  However, many people are not able to get a loan to purchase a home right now due to the state of the economy.  This is why plano homes for rent are a great other pathway to go down.  Plano houses for rent can vary from $1,000/m to $3,000/m these homes generally are newer built as well and have everything you need to call home.  Plano rental homes can be very hard to find if you do not know what you are doing or how to look.  Simply give us a call today and we will be more than happy to help you locate your dream home within your budget.  It shouldnt be hard and with us it wont be at all.  We are free to use as well, so there is no reason in not using one of our plano area experts when searching... 10/12/2009

West Plano Rental Homes, Condos & Townhomes: Includes the Following Zip Codes: (75024,75093) Get Free online access to Hundreds of West Plano Rental Townhomes and Single Family Homes. Once you tell your friends and family you live in West Plano, be prepared to start hearing the whispers behind your back. West Plano is by far one of the most desirable locations in the entire Dallas Metroplex.  So desirable that many Neighboring Zip Codes of Dallas, jumped ship to be in Collin County and Plano ISD. West Plano is really on 2 zip codes 75093 which starts right at Plano Pkwy and Preston Area, up to the Ultra Exclusive Willow Bend Area up to Parker Road. Once you hit Spring Creek you skip into the next West Plano zip code 75024 which is home to one of the most successful mixed use commercial... 10/12/2009

Plano TX reported 273 home sales for the month of August 2009. These numbers include single-family homes, condos, duplexes and townhomes. Up to 08/31/2009, 1,923 homes sold in Plano Texas for the year. When compared to the same time last year, Plano TX sold 2,491 homes for the same period in 2008. The numbers are down 22%. * Note: The data below is considered accurate for all real estate in Plano TX encompassing MLS areas 55 (city of Plano) and 20 on the local NTREIS MLS data. January: 146 Plano TX homes SOLD February: 172 Plano TX homes SOLD March: 208 Plano TX homes SOLD April: 213 Plano TX homes SOLD May: 267 Plano TX homes SOLD June: 318 Plano TX homes SOLD July:  309 Plano TX homes SOLD August 2009: 273 Plano TX sold homes for $64,701,244   The average home in Plano Texas is 4-bed... 09/29/2009

Plano East Senior High Theatre proudly presents, EAT (It's not about food) (EAT) as the first show of the fall season.  Written by local playwright in residence at the Dallas Children's Theater Linda Daugherty, EAT first debuted at the Dallas Children's Theater in the spring of 2008.  In a highly relevant, informational and at times, lighthearted drama, EAT uncovers the dangerous and baffling world of eating disorders affecting boys and girls, men and women. Eat explores the causes and warning signals and takes a hard look at the role society, media and pressure for perfection play in the spread of this disease. Woven together in a series of individual stories of young people struggling with the disorder this play for our times is a must see for anyone who wants more information on eati... 09/22/2009

It's that time agian! The Plano Balloon Festival and it's happening at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. This year the festival will be celebrating it's 30th birthday so come on out for a fun-filled weekend. In addition to the balloon launch at 6:00 pm tonight there will be lots of vendors selling food, arts, crafts and other goodies. Stay around for the Lite the Nite when the balloons will glow...an awesome sight to see. Saturday morning the balloons will launch at 7:00 am. You can enjoy a concert at 11:00 am and other exhibits for your entertainment. The festival runs from Friday night, September 18, 2009 and ends Sunday night, September 20, 2009. There are admission and parking fees. More information can be found at http://www.planoballoonfest.org/index.html . ***... 09/18/2009

Recently I wanted to order an appraisal before making an offer on a property my client was interested in. However, the Appraisal Management Company (AMC) will not accept the appraisal without the contract and full knowledge of contract price and contributions. I don't even want to write the offer until we know where we stand. Even if I was willing to order 2 appraisals, (one before and another after) there is no reason to believe the 2nd one that could be used for the loan would match. With recent changes to the industry, trying to guess what the appraisal will come in at in advance of making an offer is like trying to hit a moving target blind folded! The Government stole (LIKE THIEVES) the business our appraiser spent almost a decade building.  I can't even call her anymore unless we ... 09/17/2009

EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival celebrates 30 Years! Tomorrow launches the kickoff to one of the most anticipated annual events in the Northern Metroplex - the EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival. If you've attended the festival in years past, you know the excitement and experience of the Balloon Festival. Since 1979, this gathering has grown to be one of the biggest and most successful fundraisers for area organizations. But the festival hasn't always been on Plano turf. No, this celebration has had stints both at the Dallas North Airport and Bob Woodruff Park. It is now situated in Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve at 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. During it's spectacular history, the festival has grown and receded in size - at one point, 100 hot air balloons were... 09/17/2009

Home Builder Ratings For North Texas If you are considering building a new home in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano or other North Texas cities, then you are probably curious how the various builders rate. J.D. Power and Associates just released the home builder ratings for North Texas. To view the ratings, please click Builder Ratings. To view all of my other Blog posts about Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano, please click www.AllAboutNorthTexas.com  Also, be sure to visit my Website www.RobertLerner.com for more information about North Texas. To search the MLS inventory of Allen homes for sale, Frisco homes for sale, McKinney homes for sale and Plano homes for sale, please click Search MLS If you have any questions about Allen, Frisco, McKinney or Plano homes and real estate, then pleas... 09/17/2009

Statistical Home Sales data for Plano, TX can be viewed at the link below. Compare August 09' to August from previous years. We have also included the sales data for each month this year. The average price per foot rose from $90.65 per foot to $91.48 between January and August 09'. Positive movement is welcome news to the sluggish market. The average days on market in Plano also decreased by about 14% to 60 days on market (DOM). Plano, Texas Residential Home Sales Statistics data resourced from NTREIS (Greater DFW area MLS system) The number of Plano, TX homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) increased from 135 properties in January to 251 homes sold in the month of August, 2009. While late summer is always busier than January the report does show signs of stabilization. 09/16/2009

"The staging was FREE?", you ask unbelievably. Especially if you read my most recent blog. Yes, in some cases the staging can actually be free and we who are in the home staging industry know the value and ROI that staging a home can bring to the sale of a property. "Did you charge for your services?", would be a logical next question. Of course! this is a business endeavor after all. Home staging is a powerful marketing tool that can assist in the successful sale of a home.  Staging is a MUST for selling a home in today's real estate climate.  With powerful statistics reported from the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and the testimonies of others who have experienced the benefits and success of staging a home we know it works.  Indeed in some cases, the staging pays for itself a... 09/09/2009

2009 Plano Balloon Festival If you live in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano or other North Texas cities and are looking for something fun to do, then consider the Plano Balloon Festival. This year marks the 30th anniversary for the Plano Balloon Festival. This year's hot air balloon festival takes place on September 18th, 19th and 20th. Hot air balloons from all over the country participate in this spectacular event. Some key information about the location, admission prices and launch schedules is shown below: Location Open field near the Plano campus of the Collin County Community College district at Spring Creek Parkway and Jupiter Road in Plano. Admission $5 per person 1-time admission $8 per person day ticket - 2-time admission $4 per person discounted admission 9:00AM - 3:00PM $1 off... 09/08/2009

The 2009 EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival will take place this year September 18, 19 and 20, 2009. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival and it promises to be the most exciting ever, with an anticipated attendance of 95,000! If you have never attended a balloon festival before, be sure not to miss Friday and Sturday evening's when the balloons are inflated.  It's exciting to watch the many huge and colorful hot air balloons come to life! The Festival will be held at Plano's Oak Point Park, located at 2801 East Spring Point Parkway.  This is a fun event for the whole family... be sure not to miss it! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mortgage rates are still at historic lows, making now a great time to buy a home.  And if you are a first ti... 09/06/2009

First Time Home Buyers can obtain up to $8,000 if they buy a home by November 30,2009. In the history of home buying never has the opportunity been better. The definition of a first time home buyer is anybody in America that has not owned a home in the last three years. With rates,values and free money from the government never in the history of home buying has the opportunity been better for first time home buyers. In Texas a home buyer making an FHA Loan can buy his home,and after receiving his refund from the government be in his new home for little to no cash out of his own pocket.A proven principle in real estate purchasing is the following. The point of maximum financial risk in buying real estate is buying when everyone is euphoric. The point of maximum financial opportunity in b... 09/05/2009

This question was recently asked of me by a prospective client who requested "key room staging" with furniture. These were the areas requested: Living room Dining room Master bedroom For what was needed in the price point of home in question and from my company's perspective the answer was No. Let me explain why. My company does not carry large furniture pieces as part of our accessory prop inventory.  Home Star Staging  utilizes the services of reputable, national furniture rental companies to supply the large furniture inventory for our home staging projects that require this service. I define "large furniture" as any that I cannot personally lift or move by myself.   It was a business decision I made as I got into the home staging industry over 3 years ago.  In my opinion furniture r... 09/04/2009

2009 School Ratings for Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano Schools  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) just released the 2009 school ratings. If you are curious about school ratings for Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and other North Texas school districts, then click School Ratings. The link will take you to the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) school ratings search page. The TEA search screen will then ask you two questions. The first TEA question is "how do you wish to search?" Please choose the first choice "district name." The second TEA prompt is "enter the appropriate name or number." Please type in the name of the school district. For example, if you want to search the ratings for the schools in the Plano Independent School district, then you would simply type the word Plano in the bo... 09/02/2009

Plano, Texas real estate Lynn911.com Plano Texas 8.21.09 named on Top Ten Places Grow up in the United States. Congratulations Plano, TX once again make national media for real estate, schools, restaurants,  great family community raise children. TRIVIA ABOUT PLANO: North of Downtown Dallas approximately 15 minute drive 1840's Community started based on farming 1970's Plano was one of the fastest growing cities in America County:  Collin 30 cities Zip Code Map:  Plano Texas Demographics:  Plano  1/09 Population 263,800 Residential Development Growth Patterns:  Link Plano ISD :  Link If you are searching for Plano home for sale, Plano house for lease, condo, or townhome contact my office. Plano Texas Real Estate :  Link                 08/21/2009

Search Again RESIDENTIAL: Single Family 6904 Eagle Vail DR Plano 75093-8846 Offered for: $389,000 Contact Mindy or Jay Robbins 214-563-4584 Request more information Schedule a showing Print a PDF Immaculate & ready for move-in, this home has been scrupulously cared for. Located in the Hills of Prestonwood, this home is convenient to the local golf course, the Dallas North Tollway, & Plano's best shopping. The home features high end finish out including wrought iron, granite, & appliances. A gorgeous pool and spa are visible from the open gourmet kitchen. There's even a bonus room for your gym or theater. See it today! Property Type and Location Description: 4 bedrooms; 3.0 baths; 2 dining; 2 living areas MLS: 11236658 Subdivision: Hills At Prestonwood 08a County: Denton Schools: Lewisv... 08/17/2009