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Rowlett, TX Real Estate News

By Nancy Robertson, RESA
(Signature Style Staging)
      The City of Rowlett and Lone Star Companies of Dallas, LLC are currently negotiating a contract to develop a waterfront development to be located along Lake Ray Hubbard south of Main Street and east of Kirby Road. The waterfront entertainment development will include more than four million square feet of restaurants, retail space, and office space, including a hotel and convention center, and residential space. The development will be known as Pecan Grove Waterfront District and will be accessible from the new George Bush Turnpike extension currently under construction as well as the future DART rail extension. Once an agreement is reached, construction is expected to begin in 2010 and be completed in phases.  This project will bring a new, much needed entertainment district to th...
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
I moved to Rowlett in 1988; In the last 20 years, I have watched Rowlett grow from a population of about 18K to over 55K people. I have seen many leave Rowlett durin g its initial growth spurt claiming the cozy city "lost its country feel". The exodus began when Dalrock Road and Hwy 66 were widened into divided highways. For those of us that have "hung in there" believe that the changes have been for the better and were long overdue.     Fastforward to 2008 and even greater change is upon us. The George Bush Turnpike (GBT)Extension; before the GBT there was no high speed way to travel from Rowlett to North Dallas. Now the GBT serves as a gateway to the entire North Dallas region. However, this gateway has a price that is levied in the form of tolls. If you travelled along Liberty Grove...
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By Nancy Robertson, RESA
(Signature Style Staging)
  Rowlett is a great place to live and it is in a season of growth.  New restaurants and retailers are opening soon and the City recently hosted a groundbreaking event for the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) extension that will connect Highway 78 in Garland to Interstate 30 at Lake Ray Hubbard.  Construction on the much anticipated roadway is scheduled to begin on the extension in October 2008 and completion is scheduled in late 2011. The PGBT extension and the arrival of light rail service will be a catalyst for economic growth in Rowlett bringing over 10,000 jobs and approximately $19 billion in economic impact for the area over the next 20 years.*   *estimates from Rowlett Community News       Signature Style Staging creates rooms that connect with buyers. We work with Homeowne...
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By Randal Newhouse
(Texas Premier Realty)
A variety of new home designs with 2 and 3-car garage on our larger lots. Just NE of Rowlett Rd. & minutes to 190 and I-30 Minutes to new Firewheel Town Center Click Here To View Video   Keep up with local real estate information. It is free and easy to use.   Free Market Analysis North Dallas Lifestyle   The internet is the most efficient way to locate real estate in the Dallas market. Or is it? Homebuyers spend hours searching site after site trying to find the perfect home at the best price. And when they do find a great home, they try to contact the agent and never get a response or even worse they find out that the home had been sold a month before. I have developed a program that will e-mail you the homes that meet your criteria the day that they hit the market. I call it my "Find...
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By Nancy Robertson, RESA
(Signature Style Staging)
The Noon Exchange Club of Rowlett will host their 22nd Holiday Parade, "Star Spangled Christmas", on Saturday, November 22, at 10:00 A.M.  This year, the organizers will be collecting Prepaid Phone Cards as donations to soldiers so they can call home for the holidays.  All parade participants are asked to bring a $10 or $20 phone card. Also, in conjunction with the parade, the Amateur Community Theater of Rowlett will hold their annual Old Fashioned Chili Cook-off.        Signature Style Staging creates rooms that connect with buyers. We work with Homeowners, Realtors, and Builders in Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, and Hunt Counties (including Allen, Garland, Greenville, McKinney, North Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, and Wylie). www.signaturestylestaging.com
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
How often are you asked to meet a potential client to preview houses and you get an erie feeling that something isn't quite right.  As Realtors we are often in situations where we are alone with total strangers and their intention may not always be honorable.  You should learn to trust your instincts and response responsibly; this does not mean that you have to cancel the appointment and run.  Just take awareness training and learb to protect yourself should you need it. I believe it is wise to always be aware of your surroundings and mentally prepare an exit strategic should you need it.  If you were confronted by an attacker that meant you personal harm, what would you do?  If your answer is "I don't know" or "I am not sure" then you definitely would benefit from taking womens self de...
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Buyers often shop for a home based on the quality of schools, the commute time to/from work, or the types of recreation and retail amenities nearby.  However, wouldn't it be great if potential home buyers could compare the conveniences that a communities offers in a quantitative way?  Well, Fizber.com's Drive Score tool can provide that answer. DriveScore not only identifies all the retail businesses, medical centers, schools, gas stations that are an easy drive from a address you provide as an input.   It also, has WalkScore and BikeScore that highlight similar points of interest for walkers or bicyclers respectively.  The more points of interest available close the address the higher the score.  The designers of DriveScore felt that affordable homes in more secluded - and yet still de...
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Apparently, The Rowlett Public Library Story Teller has gone on tour.  The calendar of events shows that Ms. Kathy will begin having storytime at the area McDonalds at 10:30 am on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month, starting September 23rd.  The addresses of the innovative McDonalds are: 2nd Tuesdays    3505 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX 75088     (Click for Map) 4th Tuesdays    8503 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX 75088     (Click for Map)   www.TREShomes4U.com or www.RowlettRealEstateAgent.com DToliver@TREShomes4U.com Cell: 469-644-4602
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Did you know that as a resident of Rowlett you can enroll in the Citizens Fire Academy.  This program is where ordinary residents get to ride along with the fire department and observe them up close and personal performing their daily duties.   This may includes accompanying the team on emergency calls.  This may be a fire or water rescue.  For more information about the qualification criteria for this free, seven week program, read the entire article in the Rowlett LakeShore Times. www.TREShomes4U.com or www.RowlettRealEstateAgent.com DToliver@TREShomes4U.com Cell: 469-644-4602
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Texas Energy Solutions is a local company whose business is to provide solutions to homeowners to make them more energy efficient.  The most popular recommendation is home weatherization. This service is free for low or fixed income homeowners. It's also free to homeowners with all electric appliances and no gas utilities.  Click link below to go to their website to see if you are eligible for free services.    http://www.freetexaspower.com/free_services.html For more details, read the full article in the Rowlett LakeShore Times www.TREShomes4U.com or www.RowlettRealEstateAgent.com DToliver@TREShomes4U.com Cell: 469-644-4602  
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
The city of Rowlett is eligible to receive grant monies of over $200k in the form of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This and other grants will be used to improve the city in a variety of ways. For example, some of the money is being used to fund street improvement projects. According to the Mayor John Harper, Rowlett is also pursuing programs to assistance low income home owners make their homes more energy efficient. A public hearing on the city's 2008-09 CDBG budget is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 in the City Council Chambers, located at 4000 Main Street. For more details, see the full article at Rowlett LakeShore Times www.TREShomes4U.com or www.RowlettRealEstateAgent.com DToliver@TREShomes4U.com Cell: 469-644-4602
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
If escalating fuel costs are driving you to consider carpooling.  There is an easy and convenient way to find potential riders/drivers that live and work in the same area that you do.  Just  goto www.erideshare.com  and follow the 4 easy steps. Register to become a member of erideshare website. It's FREE Post your Commuting requirements in a listing Search for riders and/or drivers that match your requirements Identify potential matches and click contact information to make a connection/agreement It's that simple and the potential long term saving in fuel and vehicle wear & tear can be significant.  You'll help save the environment and you'll be glad you did. My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Are you looking for someone to carpool with in your area and share the fuel expenses?  If so, give DART ridematch program a try.  Use technology to find other to share a ride.  DART has a list of commuters who want to share the ride. Our free region-wide computerized system matches you with people who live and work near you, who have similar work schedules and want to carpool or vanpool. For more details or read the full story, goto DART website My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Try Free Activities sponsored by the Rowlett Public Library ROWLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY, 3900 Main St., offers free summer programs including: • Reading club through Aug. 2. • Summer movies, 2 p.m. Thursdays. • Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. todayand July 18. • Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. • Knitters meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday. • Fire and Ice by Mad Science program, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday. Children must have a ticket. • Teen book discussion, 1 p.m. Wednesday, followed by role-playing games at 2 p.m. • Storytime at Chase Bank, 6602 Dalrock Road, 10:30 a.m. Thursday Call 972-412-6161. For full calendar of events, see Dallas Morning News My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
 Rowlett Community Centre loves its senior adults, they have a host of activities planned so that our mature citizens can interact with their peers.  See a few examples below: If you like to eat: A pot luck luncheon every fourth Tuesday of each month between 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. For the early risers: Donuts and coffee social takes place at 8:45-10 a.m. at the community centre. To keep those muscles in motion: Fitness fun for seniors takes place on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m For card players: There is a bridge social every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. If you like fun and games: Table talk is all about sitting around, playing games and talking with your peers. Table talk takes place from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and f...
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Rowlett is sponsoring a photography contest with the theme "The Sky Is The Limit".  There will be cash prizes ranging from $75 to $150 for the "Best In Show".  It is open to all ages; so get your cameras ready and show off your creative side.   Entries must be delivered the morning of Saturday, September 6th, 2008. See full article for more details.  Rowlett LakeShore Times My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
This article offered several good points related to travelling with your pets.  One golden nugget of information about economical medical care of your pet is found below. The Rowlett Animal Shelter offers a low-cost vaccination clinic several times each month. Clinics are scheduled for July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 23 and 30. The clinic is open 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. No is appointment necessary. All pets must be at least 12 weeks old, in good health and not pregnant. Full article can be found by click the following link  "Rowlett Lakeshore Times" My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Let's Make a Deal by Shopping for Better Energy Rates Many states now have deregulation energy; exercise your right to choose your energy provider and research to find a better rate; Lock in rates for extended terms like 12 or 24 months to safe guard against flucuations in pricing due to changing natural gas and generation costs. There are many resources online to aid in finding the best deal in your area. Here is an a handy link for Texas. CLICK HERE to Compare Electric Provider Rate Plans in Texas My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Air Has Many Entrances and Exits Every window, door, attic, and garage is a location to check and determine if an air leak exists. These are the main places that cause a house to be drafty and cold. You may need to replace weatherstrip on doors and add chaulking around windows to seal leaks. My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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By Denise Toliver, Rowlett Real Estate - www.TREShomes4U.com
(Toliver Real Estate Solutions, LLC)
Cooling Raise the temperature in the air conditioner a few degrees and turn on a ceiling fans; The increased air flow make people feel about 4 degrees cooler than the actual room temperature.Clean/replace furnace filters monthly; Adequate air flow is crucial to efficient heating. Also, be certain to check your vents and duct work for leaks and take the appropriate actions to correct them. My cell phone number is 469-644-4602 and our Dallas Real Estate website is at www.tres4u.com.  Thanks!  Denise Toliver
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