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10 Reasons why Frisco ISD Rocks!

Aug20

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Richwoods, Lawler Park and Phillips Creek Ranch are all Frisco ISD.

The Top 10 Reasons the Frisco Independent School District (FISD)Rocks:

1. FISD is one of the fastest growing districts in the nation, growing by 10-30 percent annually. That Rocks!

2. FISD is a leader in educational technology. Elementary schools have three computer labs per campus and secondary schools have Macs, PCs and laptops available to all students. That Rocks!

3. Frisco teachers are dedicated to professional development and make it a priority to continue their own education – especially in the area of technology integration in the classroom. They Rock!

4. Parent and community involvement is strongly encouraged in Frisco schools and each school has an active PTA (Parent Teacher Association). That Rocks!

5. The student to teacher ratio in FISD averages around 22:1. Frisco, Texas is committed to keeping its school district at a 4A classification. This ensures that the schools and classes do not get too big, hence all if the new additions yearly. Again, Rocks!

6. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and have a full sports roster and a variety of clubs and groups available to them. Very important and Rocks!

7. Students have every opportunity possible to excel academically. High school students are even offered Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Dual credit courses are also offered in conjunction with Collin County Community College. More Rockage!

8. Multiple businesses and organizations in the cities surrounding Frisco Independent School District are partnering with FISD campuses to make a difference in the lives of the students. Having this support Rocks!

9. Frisco ISD has more exemplary schools than any other district in DFW! That Rocks!

10. FISD HAS THE BEST NEW HOME COMMUNITIES that feed into their schools. Major Rockage!!!

For more on those communities call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

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

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Newcastle Homes in Richwoods Country in Frisco

Aug20

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It’s not everyday that you catch a house at this stage, and so clean! Newcastle Homes in Richwoods is looking good with their architecture and design.

The blue board shows that their quality of building is legit with a perfect clean 100% covered insulated home.

Once the brick and stone are applied, this home in Richwoods Country will look awesome!!!

For more on Richwoods in Frisco or Newcastle Homes call me directly at (469) 733-2723. And don’t forget about the 4% Total Rebate that I provide my clients now for a limited time!

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

Huntington Homes at Craig Ranch in McKinney, Tx

Aug18

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This shows you the real estate market is back!

As you can see above, Huntington Homes is building a model home in the Estates of Craig Ranch.

This entire section has every lot developed with only one large custom home on the golf course. With Highland Homes recent success in the villas of Craig Ranch, they have decided to roll the dice and bring in the luxury product.

And it just might work.

For more info on Craig Ranch or Huntington Homes, call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723. And remember the 4% Rebate ending August 20th for contracts in Lawler Park in Frisco with Darling Homes or Highland Homes.

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

Richwoods goes with Pyramid Stones to top off stone posts

Aug17

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Richwoods dropped off many pyramid stone tops to complete the ring roads wall. At first it looked odd the stone larger end posts, but now it completes the look.

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There will also be smaller stone posts like seen above in Richwoods Place that will allow residents to access the ring road jogging path. This is a very creative way, I must say, the the Richwoods development has a leg up on the other Frisco master planned communities.

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And lastly, if you haven’t seen the new John Landon Signature Series Model, go tomorrow! It should be 100% complete with one of the most beautiful designed model I have ever seen! It’s amazing!

Lastly. If you have a lot hold with a Richwoods builder and are about to contract, don’t leave thousands on the table by not using my 4% Total Rebate Incentive until the 20th of this month!

Call Brad Holden with Holden New Homes, a Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker at (469) 733-2723 today.

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

Eliminate your PMI from your monthly payment in Frisco

Aug16

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If you are looking to buy in Richwoods in Frisco or Lawler Park in Frisco, would you like your monthly payment to be smaller? If so, I can help most of you.

If your down payment on a new home in Richwoods or Lawler Park is less than 20 percent of the appraised value or the sale price, you must obtain private mortgage insurance, known as PMI, with your lender.

This allows you to bring to the closing table a smaller down payment because your lender is now protected against any default on the loan by you.

PMI charges vary depending on the size of the down payment and the loan, but they typically amount to about one-half of 1 percent of the loan, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. They are also not tax deductible like interest.

Here is an Example on a $400,000 sales price:

Let’s say you put down 10 percent or $40,000. The lender multiplies the 90 percent loan, or $360,000, by .005. The result is an annual PMI of $1,800 which is divided into monthly payments of $150.

Most home buyers need PMI because 20 percent of the sale price on a home is a lot of money; for instance, that’s $80,000 on the $400,000 home. Home buyers must maintain the PMI premiums until they cross that one-fifth-of-principal threshold, a process that can take years in longer-term mortgages.

But I have a way to reduce that extra $150 a month to $0. Not every one of my clients will qualify, but the majority of them do and already have.

If you would like my help or guidance when you go to the builder to write a contract, call me directly at (469) 733-2723 to use me as your realtor. And if you do, you can either choose my 4% Total Rebate Incentive or choose to wipe out your PMI!

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

4% Total Rebate for Richwoods and Lawler Park ends on the 20th

Aug13

The 4% Total Rebate that ends on August 20th for all new contracts using Brad Holden as your Realtor has been a tremendous success!!!

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This is very simple. If you are considering either Richwoods or Lawler Park in Frisco. Richwoods quality builders like Toll Brothers, Landon Homes, KHOV OR Newcastle are all eligible for my 4% Total Rebate incentive.

The reason why using me is a no brainer, is when you realize that all of these builders will not decrease the sales price a normal “3% realtor commission” it only makes sense to use my representation on your transaction.

Call me now at (469) 733-2723 and introduce yourself and ask me if I can help you on purchasing a new home.

Even in Lawler Park with either Darling Homes or Highland Homes, the same incentive goes.

Not only am I purchasing a home and will be a resident of Richwoods, I have sold numerous homes in both Richwoods and Lawler Park due to the best “Representative Rebate in Frisco.”

“The only reason I can provide this is because I am my own independent real estate broker. Most other agents with Keller Williams, ReMax or Ebby can’t offer this incentive because their company won’t allow this or they do not see the value.”

I see a tremendous value since I will be in the neighborhood, I am hoping that my own neighbors will come to me when the time it is to sell.

I will also offer my negotiation at contract if you would like to get the best deal or max out the incentives. I know what the builders will consider and what they will not when it’s negotiation time. Or if you would like to use my rebate just let the builder representative know and they will call me to get the instructions on how to apply the rebate.

I have compared my 4% Total Rebate to what other realtors offer and cannot find another client incentive that is close.

Again, call me at (469) 733-2723 or e-mail me at b@holdennewhomes.com to maximize your new home experience and minimize your total out of pocket expenses!

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

Richwoods Entry Gates get a Roof

Aug11

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The Richwoods entry gates will have a unique mini roof feature that mirrors the guard house.

There will be a total of 4 mini-roofs on each side of the large cedar gates. The style is closer to a Victorian Style facade rather than the traditional brick look.

Everything is on track and get ready for the amenity center because when it breaks ground . . . You are not going to believe it!!!!

If you are looking at Richwoods for your family call me to take advantage if my 4% Total Client Rebate to make your move that much easier!!!

And don’t forget Lawler Park which both Darling and Highland just opened up sales in the past couple weeks.

Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723.

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

Toll Brothers Valencia Model in Richwoods

Aug10

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Toll Brothers in Richwoods is nearing their completion of their model for The Country Section called the Valencia in a BIG way!

It is very hard to impress me with floorplans, but I can honestly say that this plan is the widest and most open plan that I have ever seen!

The Entry alone is almost overwhelming with the wider stairs at the starter step rising to the beautiful catwalk with the 20+ foot ceilings in the family.

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Continuing on, the kitchen is enormous, hallway to Master huge and the master bath and shower . . . Ridiculous!!!!

So when this model is finished, make it a point to check this place out!

And if you are purchasing a new home in Richwoods or Lawler Park don’t forget about my 4% Total Move-In Rebate until August 20th, the best rebate in DFW!!!!

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

Ring Road walls going up in Richwoods

Aug10

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If you drive through Richwoods today you will notice that the walls are going up around the ring road. Each has a specific brick design and is capped off with an Austin stone post.

This community feature is one of my favorites because the rest of the wall continuing from the stone post will be rod iron. It will help each community and section feel open as one instead of being shut off.

You will also notice the stone section at the main entrance on Independence is nearly completed and the large gates will be brought in very soon.

If you plan to buy in Richwoods jn the next couple weeks don’t forget about my 4% Total Rebate until August 20th. Call Me today for more details at (469) 733-2723.

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

Darling Homes at Lawler Park is selling TOO FAST!

Aug9

It looks like we have another Richwoods coming up in Frisco right across the street!!!!

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As of today in The Arbors at Lawler Park, Darling Homes has only 10 lots to sell after only 1 week of pre-selling the community. That’s 15 lots that are not available.

Highland Homes in The Arbors opened this Tuesday and the sales manager has had back to back appointments.

This is the exact same way with Richwoods. They started pre-selling, wrote a lot of contracts and then things slowed down on the contract side until . . . The models were complete.

“Both Darling Homes and Highland Homes are slated to begin their models in Lawler Park at the first of September. Those plan to be complete at the end of October or first of November!”

Then Lawler Park will see even more activity because when people can physically walk through a home they feel more comfortable making the decision to buy.

The one advantage the people that have already contracted with Darling is the price. The Grand-Opening incentives are unheard of and with two of the most quality builders in the same community, you can be assured that the prices will go up quickly.

Every Thursday in August I will have a room filled with the most up to date information on Richwoods, Lawler Park, Kathryn Estates and Phillips Creek Ranch.

Come by tonight to get a packet for Highland Homes or Darling Homes in Lawler Park or just to compare the developments and builders.

It starts at 5:30 and goes until 8:00pm at the Wingate by Wyndham on the corner of 121 and Independence.

Also do not forget about my 4% Total Rebate for my clients if they contract before August 20th on a new home in Frisco!

Hope to see you tonight!

Brad Holden
Holden New Homes
Broker/Realtor

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