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WOW! Southeast Community Park coming on 104.5 acres in East Frisco!


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An extension to Harold Bacchus Community Park, there are plans for Southeast Community Park that will include the Extension of Taychas Trail.

This is HUGE for Lawler Park residents and the new Liberty Crossing because this is walking distance. The current owner is the City of Frisco so it is good to see they are keeping with open spaces since the development is booming.

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Access will be provided by both Main Street and Independence Parkway. The Preston Trail Community Church being built on Independnce will have this park wrap the majority of the church.

More great news for East Frisco and all of the new communities to have a park this large to be closely.

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For more on new home developments in Frisco text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

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

Frisco, Texas Voted #1 Mid-Sized City to move to in the Nation!


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It’s what I try to explain everyday and now with a national study I have some real numbers to support me.

“Frisco, Texas is the #1 Mid-Sized City to move to in the Nation!”

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With low crime and top schools, Frisco has skyrocketed to the top of the list of best mid-sized cities in the country to move to!

According to “MSN Real Estate Top 10 Mid-Sized Cities” and a new study released recently by Movoto, they came up with its top 50 cities. Each city was ranked from 1 to 100 based on the criteria below (1 being the best and 100 being the worst) and the averaged for the Final List. Movoto calls this the “Big Deal List.”

• Number of homes for sale per capita
• Cost of living index
• Unemployment Rate
• Median household income
• Crime rate
• Quality of schools

A mid-sized city was considered with populations of between 125,000 and 200,000. The sources for data included the U.S. Census, Movoto Real Estate’s listings and the website GreatSchools.org.

After analyzing the criteria this list is based on I feel that it is spot on but missing entertainment/things to do. Then I asked myself the question: “how would anyone rank that?” So this list is legit.

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#1. Where Homes are Available

It’s pretty important to make sure you can easily find a place to live if you are considering to make a move and this should most definitely be the most important. Frisco is only around 50% built out with a current population estimated around 136,000 so plenty of homes to be on the market both pre-owned and new. They came in at number 37 of 100 for this category. Next.

#2. The Cost of Living is Comfortable

Taking into consideration the costs of housing, food, healthcare, utilities, groceries, transportation and goods and services is super important. Frisco has pretty much everything new for the previous years so coming in at number 45 of 100 around the middle makes sense for cost of living.

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#3. Show me the MONEY

Unfortunately, money sneaks in by looking at Average Household Incomes. This though is a very important aspect of a community because the people make the community. Frisco came in at number 3 of 100 with an average of $90,000 a year. Most of Frisco residents jobs are nearby in Plano with many, many many headquarters of large corporations.

#4. No Jobs Anywhere

Unemployment was added to make sure there was a job for you when you moved to the city. Frisco came in at number 5 of 100 and again this has to be due to the abundance of headquarters nearby in Plano.

#5. Hide your kids, Hide your Wife

Crime Rates were factored into the mix. I can’t think of ANYONE that likes crime! Frisco came in #1 of 100 here. Thank goodness!

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#6. Be Cool, Stay in School

Education is an important factor in any community. Frisco came in at number 1 of 100. Duh.

Movoto says this about Frisco:

“It is safe, it has a stellar school system, and a helluva yearly income. Perhaps that’s why Frisco is one of the fastest-growing mid-sized cities in the country, or maybe it’s the delightful ring to its name, or maybe it is simply because they are so darned friendly there (rated one of Forbes’ friendliest cities, in fact!), but whatever the reason — and there are a lot to choose from — people are flocking to Frisco.”

I’m a very blessed professional to promote and help make the city of Frisco even better by educating the public about new communities. And considering I don’t have the time to look at every city in the Nation and rank them, it’s great to hear that everything I have been touting has been correct!

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But honestly, raising a family here with two young children is absolutely incredible! I have been the head coach for Soccer and T Ball and the families and kids are incredible. We frequent Jenny’s Donuts on Saturday mornings and watching all the families with little kids come in show how amazing Frisco is.

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Then add in the Dallas Cowboys moving here, Stonebriar Mall, Highway convenience, restaurants and overall quality of life I can’t imagine anywhere else having anything on Frisco, Texas.

For more on Frisco Texas New Homes or Frisco New Home Communities like Richwoods, Lawler Park, Phillips Creek Ranch or Liberty Crossing text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

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

New Home Neighborhoods in Frisco and status on their Lots


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Above are the numbers as of 12/31/2013 of all Frisco Neighborhoods that have lots not currently built on. It shows the “LI” which is Lot Inventory – which are lots that have been released by the developer. And “PL” which is Pipeline Lots that will become available in the bear future.

After taking a quick look, at first it just looks like a lot of numbers. But I did notice something that is very good for new buyers.

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Forget about the “LI” column and just look at the total and PL columns. If you see the same number in both that means that they are new communities and will be available very soon.

But why is that a big deal you ask?

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It’s very simple.

In my 11 years of selling new homes I have seen pretty much everything from both the builder and buyers sides. But consistently I have seen the first buyers ,regardless of the current market, come out way ahead from an equity position if they need to sell.

When developments open up, if you have the vision and ability to contract quickly you WIN in the long run. The builders initially price the homes way under to get sales going and boards in the air. It also allows the salespeople to create excitement by the amount of homes that are already sold. Then that is when they raise prices.

And of the 11 new developments opening, I would say that 5 or 6 have the potential to raise in prices tens of thousands of dollars in the first six months. A couple I KNOW this will happen is Diamond Point Estates, Liberty Crossing and Kingswood Village.

Those three will most likely make those initial buyers very comfortable financially in their minds and also put them in a great location and great community.

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For more on these Frisco New Home communities text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

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

Eldorado Parkway in Frisco opens with 6 Lanes from Tollroad to Custer!


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It’s a dark picture but this is between Custer and Coit going West on Eldorado Parkway in Frisco.

This has been a two lane highway FOREVER! But this helps tremendously with traffic flow East/West in North Frisco.

This helps Willow Bay, Stonelake Estates, Arbors at Willow Bay, Independence Estates, Liberty Crossing and many other new home communities with access to highways!

It’s also very good to know that Frisco is making sure that both Eldorado and Main Street are both 6 Lanes by the time Brinkmann starts selling off his land.

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For more info on New Home communities in Frisco text or call Brad Holden today at (469)733-2723.

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

Frisco Gun Club has the Soft Grand Opening Today!


20131127-202333.jpgAt 9:00am this morning, an employee told me around 40 people were in line and ready to shoot!

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That kind of response to a Gun Club shows that there was a need and did they ever do it right! It is absolute luxury right when you walk in. There is a vaulted 40 or 50 foot ceiling right when you walk in!

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The floor is filled with rifles, handguns and practically any gun you are looking for. The club is actually a club. Like a country club in a way. There is a regular membership, platinum and VIP. The prices start at $225 for an individual to join for a regular membership and has an annual $180 renewal fee. There are too many benefits to list though but a couple are $10 range fee per person and $15 for any guest.

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But for the “Big Dawgs” the VIP Membership is absolutely amazing, but big bucks. A Family VIP Membership is $7,500 with a monthly fee of $200 a month. But wait until you see these benefits.

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The Frisco Gun Club is the “Nations Largest” in the country and they spent approximately $9 Million on it.

First off, there is a VIP Club lounge that VIPs can have exclusive use of. Upscale private dining, unlimited use of private lanes, 12 guest passes per year, gun storage, 1 hour of private instruction and 12 cleanings per year. Wow!

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And regardless your stance on Guns, this is HUGE for the city of Frisco! North of Dallas there are very few ranges and this can not only boost the appeal of people in Dallas to venture to Frisco but will also help travelers have another reason to choose a Frisco hotel instead of one downtown!

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The real Grand Opening is on December 6th, 2013.

And last but not least, this place has granite in the bathroom! Who has granite in the bathroom?!? Obviously, the Frisco Gun Club!

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If you are looking for a new home in Frisco, text or call Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723 for some of the best communities in Frisco like Richwoods, Lawler Park and Liberty Crossing.

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

Independence High School in Frisco Update


Independence High School in Frisco is nearing completion.

The address will be 10555 Independence Parkway. It will open as a 4A school next fall with ninth, tenth and eleventh graders and will offer varsity team sports in its first year.

Independence will help relieve Centennial, Heritage and Liberty high schools, all of which are currently near or above capacity.

All three high schools received additions in recent years and now accommodate 300 more students or up to 2,100 students at each campus.

Independence High School currently in the preliminary student zoning recently released from the city has the following communities zoned for Independence: Richwoods, Lawler Park, Cypress Creek, The Arbors at Willow Bay, Stonelake Estates West, Villages of Stonelake, Stonelake Estates East, Craig Ranch with Liberty Crossing in the air.

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Call or text Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 for more info regarding new home communities or builders in Frisco.

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

Liberty Crossing Update in Frisco


Liberty Crossing in Frisco is coming along quickly. Behind the creek area people movers and diggers are working at a fast pace to get the land ready sooner than later.

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Call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 soft more info regarding Liberty Crossing in Frisco.

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

Frisco, Texas is the Place to Live in 2013!


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After the Dallas Cowboys deal came out, a lot of other figures and stats prove why Frisco is the place to live right now.

Back in mid-August, Frisco seemed to overpay for the Dallas Cowboys’ next-generation training facility by agreeing to $115 million-plus from Frisco taxpayers. That’s a lot of money for a city only a tenth of the size of Dallas right? Wrong.

I have recently uncovered that the City of Frisco has been blessed with money for new projects and incentives, thanks to good fortune, aggressive city planning and phenomenal growth.

Since the 1990s, Frisco has been collecting a 1 cent sales tax for economic and community development. (That was so smart!) And because of that, Frisco now has the largest amount of money for economic and community development of any city in the state of Texas!

According to the Texas comptroller records, Frisco collected $24.5 million for those purposes in 2012 alone. The closest city to Frisco was Corpus Christi which brought in $5 million LESS and has 2½ times the population of Frisco.

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The total that the city of Frisco will be contributing to the Dallas Cowboys deal is around $150 million. Well, if you look at the Frisco economic and development 1 cent tax for 2012, that $150 would most likely only take 7 or 8 or 9 years! Already paid for is my guess!

But more interesting to me is the growth. This only helps Frisco Real Estates and new developments. Just look at these numbers from Frisco ISD through the years.

17 years ago in 1996, Frisco had five schools total and around 3,000 students. Today it has 56 schools and almost 46,000 students.

Sales tax in 1996 was $749,000 for schools. In 2012, it was more than $12 million!

The Frisco Independent School District has agreed to $30 million for the Dallas Cowboys practice stadium that also will be used for high school football and other events.

Other Frisco stats that make it the place to live are as follows:

•Frisco was the nation’s fastest-growing city from 2000 to 2009.

•Frisco is double the state median household income at $105,697

•Frisco home values average $248,000

• Frisco residents are smart too with 58 percent have at least a bachelor’s degree

And many have no idea about this one. Frisco has a special tax district that generates about $20 million in annual property tax. Known as TIRZ No. 1 (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone), it was created initially for the the Stonebriar area when the vacant land was initially appraised at $16 million.

Land and improvements in Frisco are worth about $1 billion today, and the incremental tax will pay the debt for new schools, stadiums and the future Dallas Cowboys development.

The TIRZ 1 will continue in Frisco through 2038. TIRZ 1 paid $16 million for debt service last year alone.

If you are looking for a new home in Frisco or have questions about communities, schools, locations, builders, etc., text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 for more information.

And check out some of the newest developments that have recently opened their lots like Lawler Park, Richwoods and Phillips Creek Ranch. Liberty Crossing is another that is planning to open end of 2013 as well.

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

Liberty Crossing in Frisco will have it all!


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The Newest addition to Frisco, Liberty Crossing, could possibly be the most sought after community if the developer does it right!

Unlike Richwoods in Frisco, Liberty Crossing has a tremendous amount of large mature trees on the property.

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The Entry off of Independence should be pretty spectacular. Driving in you will reach a ravine that has large trees and is a creek that runs through the property.

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Not only a creek, but the property opens up to a large prairie land for easy design for larger lots and a couple cul-de-sacs.

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The placement of the mature trees lined down the middle of the property of Liberty Crossing Frisco will give a very good amount of premium lots for the taking.

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When Liberty Crossing opens up for ore-sales, the first buyers will be thrilled with the lots that they have to choose from considering the current landscape of this beautiful property.

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For more info on Liberty Crossing in Frisco or to be placed on Brad Holden’s waiting list when K Hovnanian opens up for Pre-sales, call or text Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

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

INTRODUCING the New Dallas Cowboys Training Facility Concept in Frisco, Texas


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The Dallas Cowboys are moving to Frisco, Texas in the Fall of 2016 and plan to build a Domed Training Facility like the Concept above.

The Dallas Cowboys new Indoor Training Facility in Frisco, Texas plans to seat a minimum of 12,000 fans for games. The practice facility will also be a multi-use facility that can be refigured to accommodate 22,000 seats for other events like concerts.

Current plans are that the Frisco ISD will have use of the facility on Thursday and Friday evenings for football games. As the first school district in the state with an indoor stadium, it will also be an attractive destination for “Blue Star Stadium” to host potential Texas playoff games as well.

The Dallas Cowboys, meanwhile, will once again have an indoor facility for practice in inclement or freezing weather. Surprisingly, the Dallas Cowboys mentioned that the Frisco Independent School District will have first use of the facility when there is a need.

There are currently six schools in the Frisco ISD as of today. A seventh will be added in 2014 called Independence High School and an eight in 2015 in West Frisco called Reddy High School. The district uses two stadiums currently for the Frisco high school games at the moment which are Frisco ISD Memorial Stadium and the FC Dallas Stadium.

But this actually makes sense.

Instead of the school district building a new stadium to accommodate the addition of Independence and Reddy high School, Frisco ISD officials decided it was best to enter a joint venture with the Dallas Cowboys. (Duh!) It will be similar to the district’s arrangement with FC Dallas. The new Dallas Cowboys Training facility will include all the bells and whistles that come with a Texas high school football stadium, including locker rooms and a scoreboard.

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Above is another concept plan that was included in the economic impact report done for the Frisco Economic Development Corporation on the Cowboys project. The plans are not set in stone.

As shown on the plan, the sports complex is parcels 1 & 2, the corporate headquarters will be parcel 6, and the mixed use development is parcels 3-5 and 7-9.

Sorry Allen High School, Frisco has the Dallas Cowboys!

“For more on Frisco New Home Developments like Richwoods, Lawler Park, Liberty Crossing or Phillips Creek Ranch call or text Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.”

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