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Independence High School in Frisco announces their mascot name . . . The “KNIGHTS”


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Students from Richwoods, Lawler Park and Liberty Crossing are all currently zoned for Independence High School that will be opening in August of 2014

The big news is that the mascot of Independence High will be the Knights!

Will a suit of armor hold pride of place at the new Independence High School? Will the mascot carry foam swords and shields to football games? What will be the IHS official school team slogan and hand signal?

The new Principal Alan Waligura has been asking many future IHS students at meetings across the District.

Students who currently attend Centennial, Heritage and Liberty high schools, as well as Maus, Roach, Scoggins, Vandeventer and Wester middle schools is who Waligura has been talking to according to the FISD websites.

As principal, Waligura wants the first IHS students to have a voice in determining what a knight will stand for, what a knight’s shield will say and what a knight will defend. After all, it’s the students who chose a knight for the school’s mascot in January.

Independence will be the seventh high school to serve Frisco ISD students when it opens in August. The curriculum will be the same as FISD’s six other high schools and the student handbooks will read the same, but these first students and eventually the first faculty members will have the responsibility of establishing the school’s personality, its honor and character.

The staff at Independence High already has named the campus secretary Shannon Slade and four assistant principals: Chakosha Powell, currently an assistant principal at J.J. Pearce in Richardson ISD; Stephanie Sipes, currently an assistant principal at Shepton High School in Plano ISD; Hector Garcia, who will move from Lone Star High School; and Eric Green, who will move from Heritage. Other campus leaders include Heather Holmes, lead counselor; Kyle Story, athletic coordinator; and Chris Cansler, band director.

My only heard concern is that students of Richwoods and Lawler Park that will attend Independence High will NOT be provided buses since they are located under the 2 mile mark. The only reason this is a big deal is the students would have to walk or ride a bike across a busy Main Street and there is not even sidewalks currently.

But we shall see how the school district handles this one!

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

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

Last 2 Remaining North Facing Lots in Richwoods Country Open today for John R Landon Signature Series


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John R Landon Signature Series homes just opened up their last two lots in the first phase and they are both North Facing. They were going to wait until the next phase opens but things have changed.

If you are looking for a 90 wide by 130 deep lot in Richwoods text or call me today at (469)733-2723.

Zero on the lot premium.

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

Beautiful Executive Home hitting the Market TODAY in Richwoods!


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After building their dream home in Richwoods my clients are being relocated and have to sell this AMAZING property!

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Absolutely stunning in every way, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath has over $70,000 in upgrades alone. Plantation shutters throughout, Hardwoods everywhere, stunning kitchen, $12,000 front elevation, overhead Spa shower head in the shower, built in closets in every closet, Granite in all bathrooms, media and huge Gameroom. Secret loft area with built in bench for storage. Will. Not. Last.

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Listed at $579,990.

Give me a call today at (469)733-2723 if you would like to take a look at this fantastic home!!!

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

K Hovnanian at Richwoods Crossing in Frisco Opens their Lots Tomorrow!


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K Hovnanian at Richwoods in Frisco has released all of their lots for Phase 16! They have a total of 20 Lots to sell now and the base prices for the homes did go up.

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They are still offering their incredible plans that they offered in Richwoods Place like the Alden 3, Oakview 2, Timberglen, Westover and my personal favorite the Prestondale!

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The buyers incentive will be set in the morning as they have already started setting appointments from the Lot Hold list that K Hovnanian has been taking for the past two months. There was a total of 38 Lot Holds so if you are lucky enough to be on that list, you might be getting a call to come in and write a contract.

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It is always an advantage to get in when lots open to be able to cherry pick your dream lot.

“I will be offering the highest rebate to my clients that contract on a K Hovnanian this weekend and will make sure that they do not leave ANY money on the table. So if you are writing a contract this weekend be sure to text me or give me a call before you go in to receive not only the highest rebate availab but also use my relationship with K Hovnanian to not leave ANY money on the table.”

This is where I Excel as being a Broker!!!

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

Brampton Floorplan Back on the Market again at Richwoods in Frisco by Landon Homes


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It was available, then SOLD, now back on the market! So text or call me today if you are interested in this Cul-De-Sac ,Oversized, Beautiful, Fantastic Plan, AVAILABLE TODAY home at (469)733-2723.

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For more details on this home: https://updatefrisco.com/2014/01/29/attention-a-brampton-floorplan-back-on-the-market-at-richwoods-in-frisco-complete-on-oversized-lot-and-a-cul-de-sac/

Call or text me today at (469)733-2723. Won’t last!

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

ATTENTION: A Brampton Floorplan Back on the Market at Richwoods in Frisco – Complete on Oversized Lot and a Cul-De-Sac!


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Another incredible opportunity to move into Richwoods NOW! This Brampton Floorplan by Landon Homes in Richwoods Place is available to be sold today!

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This is the actual home and it is Loaded with Upgrades! It is a 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home coming in at 3,839 square feet. Almost the entire first floor is hardwoods.

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The reason why this Brampton is so desirable is for three reasons. One, it is on an oversized lot. Two, on a cul-de-sac. And lastly, it’s ready to move in NOW!

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The kitchen has a unique backsplash but looks very good when you are actually in the house. Also, the tile that was chosen in the kitchen looks like marble and is large, I mean very large.

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Master Bath has granite countertops and looks like upgraded tile. But again, this backyard is huge!

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If you are looking for a great sized backyard, here you go. It even has a side yard that I didn’t even take a pic of!

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Now here’s the best part. The price. This Brampton is currently priced at $478,990! Remember, upgraded inside, oversized lot and on a cul-de-sac. It will not last.

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So considering that it is ready to close ASAP, Landon will only write a contract that will have the home close soon. So if you are a couple months out, don’t waste your time.

But if you can move on something ASAP, here’s your gem! I will know their bottom line and will get the bottom line if you choose me as your realtor. I will also contribute $10,000 as a rebate for you to use for closing costs or upgrades.

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Call or text me tonight or tomorrow at (469) 733-2723 so I can show you the house and give you details on what they are willing to do.

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

McSpedden Elementary in Frisco is ahead of Schedule!


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Take a drive through Lawler Park and you will see around 85 to 100 cars parked near the new McSpedden Elementary.

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The attendance zone for McSpedden has been finalized and students that are on the East Half of Richwoods and all of Lawler Park will attend McSpedden. The West half of Richwoods will still attend Curtsinger for 2014.

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And it looks like the gym is up and the main areas including the roof. McSpedden was planned to be ready June 1st, but sources told me most likely it will be August.

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For more on Richwoods or Lawler Park text or call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

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

Richwoods West entrance on College and Coit Road near Completion in Frisco


It’s getting close!

The West Side of Richwoods is almost ready for the streets to be poured. This will allow access to Richwoods in all 3 planned gated entry’s.

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The entry is carved out like the main entrance on Independence with a slight curve. Both Richwoods Crossing and Richwoods Heights are much closer to being released it looks.

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In Richwoods Crossing it looks like there are a couple retaining walls that are on a couple of the streets which will add character for both Landon and K Hovnanian Homes.

Current plans for Richwoods Crossing is to start selling the lots in the next couple weeks and construction to begin end of March or first of April.

Landon is taking an interest list to notify people when lots, plans and prices are released. K Hovnanian is taking $500 hold checks on their allotted lots.

In Richwoods Heights, both Landon and Toll Brothers are taking down names on an interest list and is also in the same timeframe as Richwoods Crossing.

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For more info on Richwoods Crossing or Richwoods Heights or the builders call Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723.

And remember when negotiating it’s all about the approach on getting the best deal on New Homes!

That’s why you need to call me before you contract!

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

Newcastle Homes in Richwoods has North Facing Lot on Adare Manor in Frisco


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Newcastle Homes has a Spec Home North facing on Adare Manor in Richwoods that is currently at Sheetrock Stage and the brick/stone is going up. It is an amazing layout and priced right.

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If you were to build the house with what they have already going in the house, it would be around $665,000. But I can get you a better deal. 5 bedrooms with a game and media room.

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Call or Text Brad Holden today at (469) 733-2723 for more info on Newcastle Homes in Richwoods.

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