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Highland Homes at Star Trail in Prosper is the Place to Live!

Apr27

Star Trail in Prosper is located a half of a mile off the Dallas North Tollroad and is absolutely stunning!

From the drive up to Star Trail to the beautiful Star Trail Community Center it is a top-notch development that really makes home owners feel at home!

Huge amenity pool with a park connected then add in the two tennis courts, you really have great amenities here.

Along with Highland Homes, you have other high-end builders like Coventry Homes and Toll Brothers so the look of the homes also add to the beauty of Star Trails.

Highland Homes has a popular one story called the 292 and one will be ready in the October timeframe. Their sales have been so hot that all of their available inventory have been sold!

Above is a 292 that will be closing soon but you can get a great feel from my pics and video at the beginning of the blog.

The 292 is a 3,593 square foot one-story with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths media and a 3 car tandem garage.

The standard lot size for Highlands homes is 86 foot wide by 135 foot deep! THATS a lot of land!

For more on what Highland Homes has to offer at Star Trail in Prosper text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723. And make sure to ask how I can save you thousands on my move-up program when you have a home to sell.

BRAD HOLDEN – THE ASSOCIATES – LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKER

Wow! Highland Homes inventory home at the Grove in Frisco is amazing!

Apr4

It’s not everyday I find an inventory that is absolutely stunning on the outside and the floor plan matches, but I did today!

This Highland Home at The Grove in Frisco has easily over $150k in upgrades! They put so much in the front elevation and the walk up I really can’t believe it’s still sitting here.

It is Highlands model home called the 615-G. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths with 2 half baths!

Cathedral ceiling in the family with accent cedar beams. Colors through the house are very consistent with the modern look.

Huge covered patio with an oversized backyard that is FLAT!

Master bath is laid out excellent, not too big and the space is used perfect. Master is oversized with bay windows. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms with game room and media. Butlers pantry and a planning desk are placed perfectly. Extensive hardwoods throughout the first floor and all carpet is upgraded! Even the front door is super high end and the time spent on the walk up would be many many hours! It really helps make the drive up appeal that much better. At 4,266 square feet they have lowered the price and the opportunity is there for a buyer to come in and get an incredible deal!

For a viewing of this home or any Highland Home at the Grove in Frisco, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

Jean Ann Brock, owner of Highland Homes and I.

BRAD HOLDEN – Broker – THE ASSOCIATES

Quick Update on the Lagoon at Windsong Ranch! Wow!

Mar1

The Lagoon at Windsong Ranch is well underway! The last time I saw this it was all undeveloped land with some water and that was only like 8 months ago.

Windsong Ranch is a huge master planned development in Prosper. Many new builders have purchased lots due to the success like Shaddock Homes, Huntington Homes, Toll Brothers and Mainvue.

The Lagoon is 5 acres and is going to be the first of its kind with 3 white sand beaches with kayak rentals. It’s truly an amazing amenity that no other development around here can compare to.

There is a viewing platform where I filmed from that would blow anyone away seeing this in person.

Who wouldn’t want to live in a community with a Lagoon?

For more info on the builders in Windsong Ranch and the incredible Lagoon, text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

Introducing Perry Homes at Lilyana in Prosper ISD

Aug5

Perry Homes has just put up their sales trailer and are starting Pre-sales at Lilyana.

Adding to Lilyanas list of luxury builders there is Perry Homes, Highland Homes, David Weekley Homes, Village Builders and American Legend Homes.

Lilyana is a huge masterplanned development and still in its first phase.

“But Brad, why would I buy in Lilyana vs. Mustang Lakes?”

Good question. When comparing the two on the “PID/MUD” issue, Lilyana is only a PID, so in the long run it will go away.

As for Mustang Lakes, they have a MUD and that stays attached to the house forever.

Enough about PID/MUD talk, Perry Homes is from Houston and has started building here in DFW under the Britton Homes name and now bringing in Perry Homes.

Perry has over 300 floorplans that you can build, which is absolutely a crazy feat just to make it through them.

Perry Homes has inventory homes already planned and are building in the 60 foot wide lots with David Weekley. In the 50’s you have Highland and Village Builders and in the 74’s you have American Legend and Village Builders.

All 5 builders are top notch quality and that will make for an absolutely gorgeous community.

Side note: American Legend has a 3,400 square foot 1 story model that is laid out so well for one floor. See below.

“Lilyana has a lot going on with the amount of builders so feel free to call or text Brad Holden at (469)733-2723 for a tour of the development or a sit down discussing all the builders options.”

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

Major Price Decreases at Prairie View in Frisco as Highland Homes and David Weekley Homes Close-out!

Aug1

Highland Homes and David Weekley Homes begin Close-out at Prairie View in Frisco.

David Weekley, Highland and American Legend Homes currently build at Prairie View.

Highland has 7 Inventory homes left with 5 available lots.

Highland Homes has discounted their inventory homes from $6,000 up to $22,000!

David Weekley has 5 inventory homes and has taken $25,000 off 3 that range from complete to being ready end of August and September.

Purchasing a new home in the low $400’s in Frisco is very hard to find, but can be done today at Prairie View. And possibly UNDER $400k if you let me negotiate the opportunity and take advantage of my rebate!

American Legend has 6 inventory homes currently and will be taking the remaining Highland and David Weekley lots in the last phase.

They currently offer a $20,000 incentive for new buyers if you choose a lot and plan to build.

“For more on David Weekley Homes and Highland Homes at Prairie View in Frisco, text or call Brad Holden at (469)733-2723.”

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

Whitley Place In Prosper is the most beautiful development in DFW

Jul25

Whitley Place in Prosper is easy to find and very, VERY hard to leave.

With an abundance of large mature trees, rolling hills, 4 ponds, and Wilson Creek running through it, Whitley Place beats every neighborhood in Prosper for beauty! (My pictures do not do it justice.)

In 2008, the visionary Dale Clark of Warren Clark Development, purchased the 320 acre Whitley Place development in Prosper. He purchased three parcels of land to maximize the vision for the 540 lot development.

The first large piece was the Whitley land owned by John and Agnes Whitley, hence the name Whitley Place. While the other major parcel was owned by Doyle Stacey(which was how Stacey Rd. in Plano and Allen got it’s name). The third parcel was 16 acres owned by Grace Presbyterian Church.

Why Dale Clark is the mastermind.

In the 1980’s Dale Clark was a very well known custom builder and responsible for many of the high end meticulous North Dallas homes. His father was legendary developer Warren Clark.

His signature custom home was huge, elegant homes built close to green belts. So I’m pretty sure with all of that experience he knew that Whitley Place would be a home run.

His other well known and very well laid out developments include:

•The Meadow at Montgomery Farm – Allen

• West Falls Village – Frisco

• Lawler Park – Frisco

• Parkside – Prosper

• Westwyck Hills – Southlake

• Coventry Manor – Southlake

I am a huge fan of Parkside the gated community in Prosper as well but it’s smaller with around 161 total lots.

Whitley Place is located at the corner of Custer Road and 1st Street. It’s two minute drive to highway 380 with all kinds of new retailers and conveniences. It also provides quick access to Preston and the Dallas North Tollroad for easy access to a work commute.

Aside from the beauty, I love the fact that the streets are winding, the amazing lot sizes, signage through the neighborhood is very tasteful and the borders of the development are filled with the best greenery and trees I have seen.

Most developers put landscaping around the borders, but this amount shows the importance of looks and value blocking out power lines and roads that Dale wanted to incorporate.

The smallest lot size is 80 feet wide by 125 deep. This helps the look and feel tremendously while driving through the community.

The builders who were chosen to open the community were Darling Homes, Highland Homes and Huntington Homes.

Currently, the builders are Drees, Highland and Huntington. And a few custom builders selected to build out the large estate lots like Ron Davis Custom Homes, Tim Jackson Custom Homes, Sanders Custom Builders, and J Parker Custom Homes.

Drees Homes is in Close-Out with only 8 lots, a model Home and 12 inventory homes. They are running a 90th anniversary sale that will end July 31st.

Highland Homes is also close to close-out with only 3 lots available and 8 inventory homes left.

Huntington Homes has 1 Lot and 4 inventory homes available.

“If you are looking at moving to Prosper and for a new home, Whitley Place is definitely worth the drive. Text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723 for a tour of the community or more specific details on the builders and inventory at Whitley Place in Prosper.”

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

SECRET and GATED Parkside development in Prosper might be best find in 2018!

Jul9

I see a lot of new developments and I can clearly see a difference on if the developer is spending money to do it right, and Parkside at Prosper is 100% one of those communities and the best kept secret in Prosper.

Parkside is not too big or even too small! It’s a total of 161 lots with 4 of the best Builders in DFW: American Legend, Highland, Drees and Huntington.

As you head North on Coit you might miss it like I have before. Huge mature trees line Coit and then an opening appears with a smaller than normal development sign Parkside.

Nothing wrong with this at all because clearly, Parkside residents know what they have and don’t want to let everyone know!

Only the 4th gated community in Prosper and pretty centrally located within the city.

Why Parkside matters?

The topography of Parkside is unlike many neighborhoods in DFW. It’s not flat land but has hills, parks, trails that really gave my drive through a welcoming feel.

The two ponds in the middle are such a nice touch to be a focal point and I’m pretty sure will create community. Something that most new home developments lack for the past decade.

Lot sizes. American Legend and Highland homes start off at 80 foot wide lots and 135 foot deep. And they are the lower end options!

Larger lots in a community not only make visual appeal better but help keep value up as well.

Then bringing in Drees Homes in the 90 foot wide homesites and Huntington at the 100 foot and 150 foot wide sites, you just can’t go wrong.

Along the northern border in red, there are even 1/2 acre homesites to be claimed.

The HOA is around $1,600 a year due to gates, ponds and maintaining the beautiful green areas which is normal.

But there was one think that blew me away here. It was the Drees Plan Model called the Elmsdale.

Drees did a WHOLE LOT OF RIGHT on this model! Exterior is gorgeous with a swing garage.

Its a wow factor opening the large door to a sightline to the backyard patio.

Staircase curved with beautiful colors of plates. Something I have never seen was a laundry room like this.

From the location, built in cabinets, island with room for sitting and folding, space for extra fridge, connecting to master closet and location for doggie bath, I would put this laundry room up against ANY builders in DFW.

I never thought a laundry room could blow me away like this.

The Lucurious Kitchen has cabinets galore and even has a prep room where you can hide all your large appliances but have easy access to them when in need!

Beautiful 2 story family with beams and Juliet balcony.

Master bath set up nicely with freestanding tub, double spouts on the shower and to die for closets.

Upstairs includes 3 rooms with 3 baths and media/gameroom side by side.

I was leaving and thought if this plan had an extra bedroom down, and what do you know, It was tucked back practically unseen throughout the first floor, but there.

Also, the outside had a pool bath that was extra large and only a foot to outside for guests. Brilliant.

Yes, I was pretty blown away at Parkside in Prosper with only 161 lots, Gated and 4 top builders, but I’m pretty sure you would be too!

For more on Parkside in Prosper or American Legend Homes, Highland Homes, Drees Homes or Huntington Homes text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723. And don’t forget to ask about how I can contribute my own commission to help you out on closing costs or additional upgrades!

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

The Grove in Frisco with American Legend, Southgate, Drees and Highland has a Grand Opening on June 23rd at 10:00am!

Jun18

The Grove in Frisco plans to have their Grand Opening on June 23rd at 10:00am. They will have presentations in each models then finish at the amenity Center with music and food.

But in the mean time, here is where American Legend, Southgate and Highland Homes are at as of today.

AMERICAN LEGEND HOMES

American Legend is building on both the 55 foot wide lots and the 65 foot wide lots.

They start in the 55’s at 2,078 square feet at $456,990 and go up to 3,395 Square Feet starting at $549,990.

Build jobs they are allowing a $20,000 incentive for upgrades.

They currently have 4 Inventory homes seen above, one available in June, and the other three in August. Text or call me at (469)733-2723 for the bottom line numbers on the specs.

In the 65 foot wide lots, American Legend offers 2,829 square feet for $552,990 up to 3,672 at $632,990.

There is also 4 Inventory homes in the 65’s ranging from $612,230 up to $682,665. One available in August, one in October and two in September.

SOUTHGATE HOMES

Southgate Homes is ultra luxury! I absolutely love their plans and design. You can tell the difference when you walk other models that Southgate uses the best materials and has the best design.

Southgate is building in the 65 foot wide lots and the 74 foot wide lots. In the 65’s, as of today, they start at 2,739 square feet at $569,000 up to 3,980 at $679,990

Southgate Homes has 10 specs coming and should be available October through the December range. Currently you can take $40,000 off any spec here, and that only the beginning. Call or text me today.

DREES HOMES

Drees Homes should be moved in today and pricing and plans following soon.

HIGHLAND HOMES

Highland Homes is one of my favorites from a quality and finish out aspect. They have always treated my clients fairly when issues arise and have the best floor plans I feel in DFW.

Highland currently have 4 specs and I can tell you know that these prices will change of you are my client since I am very familiar with how Highland Homes does business especially in Frisco!

TEXT OR CALL BRAD HOLDEN AT (469)733-2723 TODAY FOR BOTTOM LINE PRICING AT THE GROVE IN FRISCO REGARDING THE BUILDERS AMERICAN LEGEND HOMES, HIGHLAND HOMES OR SOUTHGATE HOMES.

And don’t forget to ask about splitting my commission if you become a client of mine. $10,000 EXTRA will help you extensively on a new build!

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

Star Trail in Prosper has its Grand Opening with Highland Homes, Toll Brothers, Britton Homes, American Legend and Coventry Homes.

Jun16

Star Trail in Prosper has been MANY years in the making but is finally here. The Developer, Blue Star Land, a company owned by Jerry and Gene Jones family of the Dallas Cowboys Football team, purchased the property about 20 years ago.

Star Trail is strategically located in Prosper less than a mile of the Dallas North Tollroad extension that is still under construction. There is a tremendous amount of retail coming on Highway 380 and the North Dallas Tollroad such as Frisco North, the Matthews Southwest tract and right down 380 is the Gates of Prosper.

Star Trails entry is absolutely gorgeous. They left it completely open and have a large man made pond to the left with fountains. Drive about a 300 feet and in front of you is the 5 acre Star Trail Amenity Center. Here you will find a community clubhouse with party rooms, large outdoor lounge area with TVs, three pools including a stunning pool, leisure pool and a children’s pool.

There are also two party pavilions complete with grills and outdoor dining tables, a one acre children’s play park with picnic tables and two lighted tennis courts seen below.

Star Trails is split up in four different homesite sections. They are 56 foot wide, 65 foot wide, 76 foot wide and 86 foot wide.

Starting in the 76 foot Lots is Britton Homes and Toll Brothers Homes.

Britton Homes

Britton Homes is fairly new to DFW, but clearly not new to new Home construction!

Britton should appeal to the ultra modern style buyer. They have exceptional floor plans that are unique and use top of the line materials for a lasting build.

They currently have two homes that should be ready next month and possibly earlier. Call or text me for bottom line pricing or how I can help you get the best deal!

Toll Brothers Homes

Toll Brothers brings the typical Toll Brothers ultra luxury to Star Trail and starts it off with a brand new plan called the Valen.

The Valen is their model plan is a very unique layout, but it works! A courtyard is carved out in the middle with a beautiful flowing wall fountain.

Toll Brothers currently has 4 Inventory homes ranging from around 4,400 square feet up to 4,800 square feet that are slated to be completed by August 2018. See below.

On the 86 foot wide lots there is Coventry Homes and Highland Homes.

Coventry Homes

Coventry Homes has been around a long time here in DFW and they are definitely the “bang for your buck,” option.

They currently also have 4 Inventory homes that 2 are ready NOW and the other two next month. All 4 are pictured below:

Absolutely beautiful and ready for a buyer today! They range from 3,100 square feet up to 4,346 square feet.

Text or call me today for a showing or if you have any questions on what the bottom line prices should be for a specific home.

Highland Homes

Highland brings their top of the line quality and design to Star Trail. Their model is a one story and as you can see from above is a monster!

Highland has 5 inventory homes in the works, 2 Ready now, 2 Ready in July and one in September. See below.

Three are pictured below:

I have sold many Highlands and if you are interested text or call me today at (469)733-2723 to get the best overall deal even if you have a home to sell.

I will continue with the smaller lots and builders like Highland Homes and American Legend later this week.

For more on Star Trail in Prosper, Highland Homes, Britton Homes, Toll Brothers Homes or Coventry Homes text or call me today at (469)733-2723.

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