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Edgewood Amenity Center Final Plat gets approved.

Aug16

Edgewood in Frisco is well under way with nearly every lot developed. Now, the Amenity Center that was proposed and approved will be started soon.

It will be located on the Eastern side of the development and situated by the large mature trees. Perfect location if you ask me!

For more on Edgewood in Frisco or any of the builders including Southgate Homes, Toll Brothers Homes, MI Homes, Meritage Homes or Normandy Homes text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

New One-Story Model in Richwoods by John R Landon Homes in Frisco.

Aug14

John R. Landon Homes at Richwoods in Frisco just added a one-story plan that is incredible!

It’s designed very well at 3,112 square feet but feels much larger! Pricing starts at $644,990 and they have 4 or 5 lots out of the 13 left to build this impressive 716 Plan.

Having an open design with a 3 car garage, study and a media room, John R Landon has really done this plan right!

For more on the final opportunities at John R Landon homes at Richwoods in Frisco text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

Edgewood in Frisco Builders Models are going up and almost all the Lots are ready!

Aug10

New elegant signage for Edgewood in Frisco has been installed as well as almost every lot in the community!

Edgewood is 123 acres and completion of the entire development with streets and lots is pretty spectacular!

The location is ideal and only about a 4 minute drive to 121! The builders currently planned for Edgewood are Southgate Homes, Toll Brothers Homes, Meritage Homes, MI Homes and Normandy Homes.

Toll Brothers and Meritage have form boards up on their models so things are really moving.

Edgewood is FRISCO ISD and currently zoned:

Frisco ISD Schools Currently Zoned

McSpedden Elementary School

Lawler Middle School

Centennial High School

I was surprised that they included an additional exit out to Coit which will be huge for traffic concerns within the development.

For more on Edgewood in Frisco or any of the builders like Southgate, Toll Brothers, Meritage, Normandy or MI Homes text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-3723.

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

MI Homes at Majestic Gardens in Frisco have 8 Inventory Homes ready for immediate Move-In!

Aug7

Two years ago, MI Homes appeared in the DFW market and they are definitely here to stay!

They are currently building in many different communities in DFW but I really like Majestic Gardens in Frisco. They have already sold 12 homes since their grand opening. Today they have 8 inventory homes ready for immediate move in ranging from 2,338 square feet up to 3,029 square feet.

What I like, a lot, about Majestic Gardens is the location.

It’s located off Main Street and around a 1-2 minute drive to the North Dallas Tollroad.

There is a dog park and a small children’s park in a green space in Majestic Gardens.

When you walk into a MI Home you can tell the quality of materials they use are not cheap. From the baseboards, doors, trim pieces, fixtures, knobs, etc. They use very good products in the construction of their homes.

The exteriors are also very different and they try to incorporate many different eye catching aspects on the elevation.

Text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723 for a tour of Majestic Gardens or if you have any additional questions regarding MI Homes!

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

INTRODUCING Oakdale Homes at Park West in Frisco!

Aug7

Oakdale Homes is building garden homes at Park West in Frisco.

The location is unreal in Frisco. Very close to the Tollroad and Main intersection. It would be hard to beat from a location perspective.

Oakdale Homes has the best energy efficient features that I have heard of as a standard though. R-51 blown-in fiberglass instead of a normal R-48, Low E-3 windows instead of Low E-2, etc. I think they just wanted to build a better home for their buyers!

Oakdale currently has 8 inventory homes ready for move-in today! See above and below in the pictures and price sheet.

For more on Oakdale Homes at Park West in Frisco, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

BREAKING: Billionaire Buyers purchase almost 6.5% of the city of Frisco!

Aug7

The 2,544 acre ,biggest piece of continuous land in Frisco, has plans for a major mixed-use development.

Hunt Realty Investors, Dallas’ Chief Partners LP, Legacy West developer Karahan Cos, CrossTie Capital Ltd purchased the 2,544-acre Headquarters Ranch in Frisco from the estate of Bert Fields Jr.

Bert Fields was and still is a Frisco ICON! He was a very savvy Texas Oilman, banker and rancher. Bert knew business and clearly how to buy land for the future!

All parties will be involved in developing the property.

The land stretches from Preston Road west past the Dallas North Tollway and all the way north to U.S.

The Billionaires intend to design and build a large, mixed-use real estate project on the property including commercial buildings, offices, retail, single-family and multi-family homes and educational facilities.

The Karahan Cos led by Fehmi Karahan will be a co-master developer of the Fields property.

Karahan was lead partner in the hugely successful, $3 billion Legacy West development in Plano.

But don’t expect the Frisco project to be another Legacy West. They hope to make it help bring more companies to Frisco.

I have heard of mentions of a potential big business relo and PGA possibly relocating their headquarters there.

To be continued . . .

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

Shaddock Homes at Lexington Country in Frisco is Gated and has 6 homes with insane discounts!

Aug6

I found some good ones today. Take a look.

Shaddock Homes at Lexington has 6 available homes ready to go. They range from 2,966 square feet up to 3,973 square feet.

Are they bad homes? Nope, not at all. Top notch local luxury builder that puts in all the upgrades a buyer wants in Lexington a gated community with homes over the 1 Million dollar mark in Frisco.

“So then you ask me why are they still available if they are so wonderful Brad?”

Fair question, I truly feel that for the past 1.5 years, all DFW has been hearing about so many large companies relocating to Plano and Frisco, the builders wanted to be ahead of the curve. So what they did is ramp up the inventory!

Now are they relocating? Yes, but it’s at a much slower pace than what was initially thought. This has caused the inventory to rise all over Frisco. And this is a great opportunity for you,the new home buyer, to get their bottom line deal!

Above you can see their 6 inventory homes in Lexington the Gated community, and I have some more good news. Those already marked down prices can even move lower if you decide to be my client. I will make sure you get their bottom line on any of the inventory homes with my builder negotiations.

I do have to highlight my favorite one from Shaddock. This plan is called the 5245-A. It sits at 3,911 square feet started pricing at $697,740 and now its down to $649,000. With my negotiations and if a client uses my rebate program, that Home would significantly be lower in price.

It has a beautiful wowing spiral staircase in the front and the executive chef kitchen shows a clean line look.

6 cook burner top is very very high end and the tile colors and accents almost make it look like a model home.

Remember, you can build this identical home on your own lot and wait 9 months and pay $697,740. Or you can move in tomorrow, and pay about $100,000 less with my rebates and using me as your representative.

These are a deal and Shaddock wants them sold. So if you have any additional questions or want to tour the Lexington Neighborhood and the other builders, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

Drees Homes at the Canals at Grand Park in Frisco Closing-Out in the Estate Lots.

Aug6

Drees Homes at the Canals at Grand Park in Frisco has 15 lots left with 4 inventory homes coming up.

Their model is called the Brayden and is the most unique models I have walked into.

The Brayden plan starts at 3,951 square feet and can go up to 4,088 square feet. They call this style “Farmhouse” which is built with hardie board that is concrete based.

Above is an extra bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with walk in closet that is built above the garage! Very, very nice touch from Drees in this day and age.

Drees is also running a nice promotion by locking in your interest rate for 210 days! That’s the longest I have ever seen. (See below)

Prices start in the high $500’s and considering the incredible location ,close to the Tollroad and Main, it’s a very good opportunity to build a new custom home in Frisco.

For more on the Canals at Grand Park Estate lots with Drees Custom Homes in Frisco, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

What is the difference between PID taxes vs. MUD taxes in developments in Texas?

Aug6

PID vs. MUD has been coming up a lot lately from my clients.

In rural area developments in Texas like Mustang Lakes and Lilyana, new buyers will hear the terms PID and MUD.

Mustang Lakes in Celina.

“The purpose for these “special assessments” is to fund new infrastructure to the development when the standard tax base alone is insufficient.”

MUD Taxes, or Municipal Utility District assessments, and PID Taxes, or Public Improvement District assessments are above the standard property taxation.

MUD taxes have no expiration date! They will stay with the Home from one owner to the next. As more homes are constructed in MUD districts, MUD taxes can decrease or be eliminated over time. But that rarely happens.

PIDs, unlike the tax rates for MUDs, are fixed once the bonds are sold.  This means a homeowner will know the annual assessment bill at closing.  PID assessments can be paid in full up front, versus prorating year by year during the years the PID is active. PID’s have a set time and can run out on a specific date.

Mustang Lakes and Lilyana, both are communities with PID assessments or MUD taxes, have slightly lower home pricing to reflect the added tax burden. Some developments eliminate PIDs and MUDs all together by adding the expense on to their lots.

At the rate the Prosper-Celina area is growing, there is an overage cost for new infrastructure that does not have a sufficient tax base to fund development.

Currently there are more than 900 municipal utility districts in Texas. They are not uncommon and also should not be a reason for buyers to choose a different community just because of them. New home buyers just need to be informed and educated about it.

There is one advantage for these taxes strangely. Both MUD taxes and PID assessments are tax deductible! So in a way, they really don’t affect your bottom line.

“For more on the newest developments in Frisco, Prosper or Celina like Mustang Lakes and Lilyana, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.”

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

The Grove in Frisco is full of Amenities.

Aug4

The Grove at Frisco has opened to pre-sales for American Legend Homes, Highland Homes, Southgate Homes and Drees Homes.

But for now, the amenities there really stand out and are going to have a big impact on The Grove. Above is a padded turf area inside the Orchard House which is the Amenity Center for the development.

The Orchard House is a modern farmhouse with a cafe and bakery, Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Great Lawn with Pavillion and Playground, Pools and a splash pad.

The pools are really cool as a step down separates the two by a waterfall! There is also connected grills for parties and gatherings at the pool.

On top of the amenity Center, the city of Frisco has 8 acres planned in the Grove for a city park. The playgrounds are nature inspired and really adds a beautiful touch replacing the normal green metal structures.

Add in above a very large dog park and below with a perfect kiddie size soccer field.

Current plans are 25 acres of open space including 5 parks! In the city park area plans are also for a catch and release lake.

The developer did a great job making sure that the Grove will definitely have outdoor amenities that every other community lacks.

They are actually also constructing a “Hammock Park” which is seen below and is a really cool feature you do not see in luxury communities in Frisco.

There will be 4.5 miles with even more planned.

Builders

All 4 builders are selling a lot!

Above is an updated list that the developer passed along to me, but it changes every day and every hour.

There is one home complete that I REALLY like a lot!

This Highland Home is a 4 bedroom, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. It’s 4,116 square feet.

What I really like is the media room is off the kitchen living room on the FIRST FLOOR! It’s smart and very functional!

There is a beautiful planning desk strategically placed in the hallway going to the master bedroom. The kitchen has a gorgeous waterfall island and the Master Bedroom has a huge extension.

It’s definitely a great home and ready today. It is priced at $758,525, but you will be SHOCKED at what their bottom line is! Call me if you have any interest at taking a look.

American Legend has these two above that are also ready to go as well!

For more on the Grove at Frisco or Highland Homes, American Legend Homes, Southgate Homes or Drees Homes text or call Brad Holden at (469)733-2723.

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