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Shaddock Development purchases 127 acres from Brinkmann Ranch in Frisco for 500 lot new home development called Shaddock Estates!

Apr4

The Estates at Shaddock Park will be the third new development of sales of land from Brinkmann Ranch in Frisco! 

Brinkmann Ranch in Frisco

Brinkmann Ranchs original building that filmed the first Dallas TV Series episodes.

Shaddock Development closed last week on 140 acres on the North west corner of Independence Parkway and Main Street.  Current plans for The Estates at Shaddock Park in Frisco are for 455 total homes with the first phase around 120 homes. 
 

Peter Shaddock is brothers with Bill Shaddock who is heading the new Shaddock Estates community

 
Lot sizes plan to be 55 foot wide, 65 foot wide and 74 foot wide for Shaddock Estates. What I have heard is Village Builders will have a larger chunk of the smaller lots and Darling Homes have taken the larger lots. 

  
I’m sure the Estates at Shaddock Park will be another incredible community being across from beside Lexington and down the street from Emory Park. 

  For more on the Estates at Shaddock Park in Frisco text or call Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723 for more info.

BRAD HOLDEN – HOLDEN NEW HOMES – LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER  

Lexington in Frisco UPDATE regarding K Hovnanian Homes, Landon Homes, Toll Brothers Homes, Shaddock Homes and John R Landon Homes

Apr4

Lexington in Frisco, the newest Gated community in Frisco, is well underway. Streets are graded, a portion of retaining walls are up and there is constant activity on the community so they look right on schedule. This will be a new Richwoods!

 

 
Plans are different for each builder, but I expect the first sales trailers to drop July or August from the development stage. 

Lexington is going to be an amazing Gated community with some of the top builders like K Hovnanian Homes, Landon Homes, Toll Brothers Homes, Shaddock Homes and John R. Landon homes.

  
Call or text Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723 for more on Lexington in Frisco or any of the builders I mentioned above. 

  BRAD HOLDEN – HOLDEN NEW HOMES – LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER

Emory Park in Frisco by MI Homes plans to start Pre Sales Summer of 2016!

Mar30

 
Emory Park in Frisco has plans to start Pre Sales late this summer! This will be the first community to start selling homes that was previously the Brinkmann Ranch!

   

The builder, MI Homes, is fairly new to DFW but they have been in business building homes for 40 years.  They are currently building homes  all over the Midwest, Washington DC, Texas, MInnesota, Florida, Chicago, North Carolina and South Carolina.

  
MI Homes entered the Texas market in 2010 starting in Houston then expanding to San Antonio followed by Austin. They came to DFW in 2013 and currently have 7 communities. They own several other pieces of land that are under development. 

  

“The Dallas-Fort Worth area is one of the nation’s most dynamic housing markets, with some of the countries strongest job growth and a healthy business environment,” stated Robert H. Schottenstein, M/I Homes CEO. And clearly we know he is correct! 

  
I’m pretty excited for Emory Park, and to tell you the truth there are several reasons. 

  

First off, the location directly off of Main Street in Frisco and very close to Coit Road is INCREDIBLE!  It will allow home owners easy access to both 121 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Preston and the Dallas North Toll Road. 

 

Secondly, it’s a small community. Plans are for only 105 homesites. The front section of the community will be phase one with 43 homesites which consist of 60 to 70 foot wide lots. The remaining 62 homesites will be phase two and will have home sites that are 40 foot wide. 

  

Lastly, MI Homes at Emory Park is a builder with over 40 years of experience!  In fact they are having their 40th birthday this year!  They have seen a lot and know what it takes to take care of their customers. 

  
Especially being in the Texas markets since 2010, and here in DFW since 2013. Their local team has been in this market for 15 plus years and knows how to treat their customers right!

  

 The Floorplans are currently a new lineup for MI Homes that will be 50 feet wide. For a good idea, look at their community Park Ridge in McKinney. Though the product in McKinney is 40 foot wide, it will give you a great idea of the type of product and finish out they plan to have in Emory Park.

Below are a couple floorplans that MI Homes will be offering at Emory Park!

   
 

   

For more on Emory Park in Frisco by MI Homes call or text Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723. And when pre sales begin, do not forget to use me as your broker to receive additional incentives! 


  
BRAD HOLDEN – HOLDEN NEW HOMES – LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER

7-Eleven (711) Gas Station Coming at Southwest corner of Rolater and Independence between Richwoods and Lawler Park in Frisco!

Mar30

  

7-Eleven is coming at the Southwest corner of Independence and Rolater in Frisco!  As a resident of Richwoods I have been very anxious to see what commercial properties will pop up in our quadrant and a 7-Eleven will definitely help future values. 

  

The 7-Eleven info is from the March 22nd, 2016 Planning and Zoning meeting for the City of Frisco. 

Since this is a portion of Lawlers Homestead, I feel pretty confident to say that his plan will only be to only sell the commercial pieces and keep his residence. Clearly, anything can happen but this is his plan for the future. 

  

On another note, the preliminary play has come out for the entrance of Richwoods which is a highly sought after location for any new home owner. Landon Homes and K Hovnanian Homes  (KHOV) are the planned builders for this location. 
Also, I plan to post about Brinkmann’s first piece of land that will start Pre Sales this Summer called Emory Park in Frisco. It’s going to be a really great place. Details coming soon! 

  

“When buying new in Frisco, call or text Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723 for more info, negotiations and additional discounts. #1 Broker for New Homes in Frisco.”

BRAD HOLDEN – HOLDEN NEW HOMES – LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER

ANNOUNCING Lexington in Frisco – A New Gated Community with Shaddock Homes, K Hovnanian Homes (KHOV), Toll Brothers Homes and Landon Signature Series Homes

Sep2

 Lexington will be developed by Landon Development, the powerhouse developer behind Richwoods in Frisco off Of Independence. Landon acquired the approximate 173 acres earlier this year and have already submitted preliminary plats for Lexington with the city of Frisco. 

   

At the City of Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on April 28th, 2015, the preliminary plat was being discussed concerning Phases 1-6. Commission members Bobby Roberts (Vice Chairperson) and Kevin Hodes (Commissioner) both voiced their concern on the majority North and South facing lots. 

They were disappointed wanting more appeal with “curvy” streets. But the developer had a very valid statement on a letter submitted earlier to the city regarding the direction by stating “major factor of North/South lot orientation with today’s energy conscientious consumer,” which is very true!

In that letter the developer states, “The current plan will offer 1.8 acres in open space and parks, including a highly amenitized club house with a wellness center and swimming pool, similar to Richwoods!”

Now that is awesome!

  

Lexington will be Gated with 3 gates, and initially start out with a total of 8 Phases and 634 lots. Landon Development did purchase another approximate 134 acres from Brinkmann in July of 2015 that most likely will be additional phases to Lexington. This new tract of land is located South of the current phases and continues down to Main Street. 

The developer has been in touch with FISD regarding a school site on the property and the location will be at the North East corner of Lexington. 

The surrounding land around Lexington on Coit Road and Eldorado Parkway, has been retained by Brinkmann for the current zoning of light retail. This is vital considering the amount of new homes being built in and around Lexington. Commercial normally comes after residential development. 

Phases and Lots in Lexington

  

Centrally located, Phases 1-6 will consist of 502 lots and broken into three different standard lot sizes. 140 lots will be in the 65 foot wide by 115 foot deep. 208 lots will be 70 foot wide by 100 foot deep. 154 lots will be 74 foot wide by 120 foot deep. There will always be irregular shaped lots in any community which will not fall within those dimensions. 

  
Phases 7 & 8 will be North of the first 6 phases and will consist of 132 lots split into 2 different standard lot sizes. 

  
They will continue with 77 lots that are standard 74 foot wide by 120 foot deep. The other 55 lots will be considered the luxury home lots at a standard 90 foot wide by 130 foot deep. 

Lexington Builders

  

I couldn’t be happier with the builders that Landon Development has selected! All 4 builders are very well known and deliver absolutely stunning new homes. 

My best guess is as follows on which builders will be building in which section of lots. 

K Hovnanian Homes and Landon Homes will be in the 65’s. Landon Signature will be in the 70’s, 74’s and 90’s. Shaddock Homes will be in the 70’s or 74’s. And Toll Brothers will definitely be in the 90’s and possibly 74’s. 

Again, that’s MY guess! 

  
I think that the builders in Lexington will have an overall higher quality of luxury by including one of the Top builders in DFW, Shaddock Homes, comparing builders in Richwoods. 

  

Landon plans to offer an “empty nester” product that I think will be very successful and is needed in Frisco! 

The goal to start pre sale will be in the middle of 2016, but you never know in residential development. 

What we do know is that Lexington has a lot of many positive attributes going for it (from location, builders, amenities, lot sizes and being gated) and will be one of the most highly sought after communities in Frisco

  
“For updates on Lexington check back here or text or call Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723. I plan to stay in touch with all the builders and provide you as much information as they give to me.”

Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

PRIME North Facing Lot is Available RIGHT NOW at Liberty Crossing in Frisco by K Hovnanian Homes!

Aug28

  This UNBELIEVABLE North Facing lot just came back to K Hovnanian Homes at Liberty Crossing in Frisco! 
  It is in one of the best locations and has a side with existing beautiful mature trees with only one one neighbor. The dimensions are 65 foot wide by 130 deep!!! That is a HUGE Lot! 
  It was previously under contract with K Hovnanian Homes most sold plan the Alden 3, but now they have told me that the new buyer can choose ANY Plan to build on the lot. If you like the Alden 3, it still can be built there. 

Opportunities like this do not happen ever especially in Frisco, so if you are looking for an unbelievable lot in one of the best locations in the community, here you go! 

The lot premium is $20,000 but to put that in perspective, the two lot premiums behind it are $100,000 and $110,000! 

“Text or call me today at (469) 733-2723 if you would be interested in this beautiful oversized lot at Liberty Crossing in Frisco! If you purchase this home and use me as your realtor, I will give you a minimum $16,000 Rebate which will be over and above what the builders current incentives are!”

  

  
 Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

Edgestone at Legacy in Frisco Announced by Developer Hines for 2016

Aug28

  After Toll Brothers Development decided not to purchase this prime 311-acre property off of Stonebrook and Legacy to develop in Frisco about 9 months ago, I knew it was only time! 
Edgestone at Legacy in Frisco will be developed by Hines Development and Canadian partner Trez Capital L.P.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Real Estate is about location and The Edgestone at Legacy in Frisco will be the second best location in Frisco in my opinion. Second only to Starwood. 

There is too much commercial development being developed within a mile from this location for it to fail. And more importantly, Stonebrook Parkway plans to FINALLY be complete to the North Dallas Tollroad which will allow residents of Edgestone about a 3 minute drive to the main North/South thoroughfare in Frisco!   I have driven by this piece of land hundreds of times wondering, “What is the deal? Why is this not being developed?” After hearing that Toll Brothers placed it under contract a couple reasons were finally pointed out to me on why it took so long. 

#1 Bert Fields Jr. the Owner

  

Bert Fields was and still is a Frisco ICON! He was a very savvy Texas oilman, banker and rancher. Bert knew business! 

At only 23, he took over the family business of Oil and Banking and basically built it into an empire! In 2011, his North Dallas Bank & Trust celebrated its 50th anniversary with assets over 1 Billion Dollars! Not to mention the other thousand acres he also owns in Frisco. 

So clearly, there was NO REASON to sell the property off for development. 

Bert unfortunately passed away in January of 2015 but already had plans to sell the property to Toll Brothers prior. 

So Bert was just being Bert by holding the property for the absolute best time to sell, and it’s unfortunate he will not get to know how incredible his decision was! 

#2. Massive Flood Plain

 
Developers try their best to make communities beautiful, but more importantly they try to make money. That caused a very big concern for Edgestone at Legacy with the acerage of the natural 100 year floodplain. 

My best guess is 30 to 40% of this piece of land is in the floodplain. For the developer to make this site work they will have to either chop the lots up into very small lots or way over charge the builders on their lot cost. Which obviously means the prices of homes here will not be cheap! 

From the plat map, the current lot sizes look to me as 50 foot wide patio homes and 65 foot single families on the North side of Stonebrook. And 65,75,85+ foot wide lots on the Southern side of the property. 

Hines is very early in this but from my experience with developers and what is currently taking place in Frisco with the high lot costs, my best guess for the the smaller 65 foot wide lots would be around $140,000 and maybe $150,000! 

And that is EXPENSIVE! 

If that is the case when they most likely open towards the end 2016, my best guess that prices would start in the $600’s up to the Millions. So to be in this incredible new community it is going to cost you. 

They do have around 10-15% of the land highlighted senior housing and office to help offset the floodplain location.  

 
Current plans show a beautiful entry, large amenity center, a proposed city park in the floodplain, a long hike and bike trail by the mature trees and a man made pond. 

Builders 

  

Current plans are for Coventry Homes, Darling Homes, Highland Homes, Huntington Homes, Key Life Homes, Shaddock Homes and Village Builders to start initially in the new Edgestone at Legacy project in Frisco. 

  
These builders better bring their A-Game to be successful, and I know most of them for sure will! It’s a great mix of builders announced and with the Dallas Cowboys coming and Grand Park, I don’t see why it won’t be an absolutely amazing community in the future! 

“If you are interested or looking to make a move in the next year or so and you think Edgestone at Legacy in Frisco looks like a good fit, text or call me today at (469) 733-2723 and I can keep you in the loop when the builders plans and pricing come out!”

  
Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

Toll Brothers at Richwoods Glen in Frisco “RELEASES” 10 Lots!

Aug3

  Toll Brothers at Richwoods Glen in Frisco released 10 lots for sale (starting to sign contracts on August 10th.)

Toll Brothers has a very large interest list of prequalified buyers for this section and they plan to set up meetings with them according to how early they filled out their forms. 

Prices aren’t finalized but I know lot premiums on the new lots range from $5,000 up to $35,000. 

  I wouldn’t be surprised if Toll Brothers raised their current prices by $50,000 because they have been waiting for around three months. 
Incentive plans to be around $15,000 for options or upgrades. 

For anyone that is already been pre approved by their lender, if you use me as your realtor on the purchase I will give you a $17,000 rebate that you can help offset the new price increase! 

Text or Call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 for more info on Toll Brothers at Richwoods in Frisco!

  

Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

Why the Canals at Grand Park in Frisco Matters. 

Jun27

 

The Canals at Grand Park in Frisco 

The Canals at Grand Park in Frisco will primarily be a residential development. It will incorporate a multigenerational community concept with single family houses, a “Cadillac” senior-living facility, flats and townhomes. 

The more than $300 million dollar project is a master-planned community developed by Arcadia Realty Corp. and Charter Properties. 

  
Here are 5 Reasons why The Canals at Grand Park in Frisco matters. 

#1 Location

In real estate, location is number 1! With Grand Park finally starting to come together with its super close access to the Tollroad and all the conveniences you could imagine at Main and the Tollroad, there might not be a better location in Frisco! 

  
Arcadia originally bought 62 of the 152 acres of the property on Legacy in 2010, before development as a whole picked back up after the economic downturn of 2008. 

They realized they needed more property to make it happen and subsequently partnered with Charter Properties to form a larger community and make their vision ultimately come to fruition. 

The Canals at Grand Park, a multiple generation community, will be a first for Frisco and possibly all of North Texas! 

  
#2 Watermere – The “Cadillac” of Senior Living

For a long time Frisco has talked about the need for additional senior assisted living centers, and now the top of the line Watermere is underway. 

Yes, there have been some new assisted living complexes pop up but clearly not enough for the tremendous growth that Frisco has seen lately especially from relocations. 

  

Watermere has proven itself in Southlake! The property they have there is stunning in both architecture and service. What they plan for Frisco is equal if not better. It will be a 5 story building and beautiful when residents are coming or going. 

  
The choices that surround future residents of the Watermere at Frisco will be endless. Watermere plans to be dedicated to a hassle-free living environment in which residents can enjoy all the benefits of a safe, attractive community.

  

I personally think that residents will enjoy their independence with dignity, and allow them to “age in place” with different levels of services that they offer to assist with health progression. And having family members practically as a neighbor should make everything much easier! 

#3. Luxury Frisco Builders

Here is where I come into play! The builders that the developer has selected are ALL who I would recommend to friends and family. 

  
There are 5 different levels/areas and I will briefly explain the layout here, but will dive into detail when sales start. 

  The Northern Portion of the community is made up of 40 foot ,45 foot, and 55 foot wide lots.  This area will feature Villas and Townhomes. 

The Villas 

  Cambridge Homes

Cambridge Homes model is underway and is already showing the unique exterior and very well laid out floor plan than Cambridge Homes has proven for many years. I have always thought Cambridge Homes is one of the closest builders to a true custom home that you could choose. 

   
     Cambridge Homes offers open plans with unique structural options as you can see above. Currently Cambridge floorplans will be from 2,300 to 3,800 square feet and start pricing around the $400’s.

I love Cambridge and know that they will stand behind their product!  

Text or call me today at (469) 733-2723 and I will make sure you get one of the first appointments when they open up their pre sales for the community. 

  Darling Homes

Darling Homes is another name very well known here in Frisco and also well respected. They plan to use the same product that they have built at Austin Waters in Carrollton which they called “New Urbanism” and the community looks great! 

Townhomes

  CB JENI Homes

CB JENI Homes is a strange name for a builder, but for the owner Bruno, it means everything! Each letter is for him, his wife, and his kids! Very cool! And they definitely know how to build townhomes with their many developments and beautiful use of space in the units.  

 

CB Jeni in The Canals at Grand Park plan to start at 1,700 square feet and go up to 2,500 square feet and open sales in the high $200’s!

  The Southern Portion of The Canals at Grand Park will be the Manors and the Estate Homes. 

Manors

  Drees Homes

Drees Homes plan to build in the Manors and start at 2,500 square feet and go up to 4,800 square feet. Prices will be around the $550’s at the pre grand opening prices. 

Estate Homes 

  Southgate Homes

Southgate Homes is another builder I am a huge fan of. The owner Jay is super smart and has years of experience of delivering an amazing home. Mostly his homes are custom and the exteriors are unbelievable. 

Square foot starts at 3,200 square feet up to 5,000+ and pricing starts in the high $600’s. 

Southgate is a builder that will meet all your expectations exactly how you like them. 

#4. Amenities

  Plans are for two amenity centers with open areas, pools and a fitness center. See the sketches below.

   
  

 

#5. Water Features  

  YES! The Canals!

Real Canals that will give a very unique and beautiful feature every time you come home to your dream home!

For more about the Canals at Grand Park text or call Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723 today. 
  Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker

UPDATE on K Hovnanian Homes (KHOV) at Richwoods Crossing in Frisco . . . My Clients will get up to $55,000 discount!!! 

Jun27

 Yes, that is not a Typo!  

My clients will receive up to a $55,000 discount if they use me as their realtor on a new contract with K Hovnanian Homes at Richwoods in Phase 22!

K Hovnanians incentive is a $10,000 allowance towards design upgrades. Another $5,000 in upgrade allowance if buyers finish their design selections within 45 days after the effective date of the contract. 

Their preferred lender is KHAM. And if a buyer uses them for their loan the buyer will receive another $4,000 towards closing costs. 

  And after that I will get you additional incentives. 

Text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 if you have a lot hold and plan to sign a contract today or this weekend. Or if you would like to be the first people I call when a North or East facing lot opens up!


  
Brad Holden – Holden New Homes – Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker