Richwoods in Frisco Stone Entry Underway

Jun6

Take Independence North today from Highway 121 and you will hear and see the “clinking” of hammers chiseling away large stones being sized just right for Richwoods Entry.

At Kelmscott is the main entrance into Richwoods and the large cinder blocks have been laid for the base of the wall up to 12-14 feet tall in some areas.

This is just the beginning though for the stone look. At the end of this month, the Richwoods amenity center will begin, and WOW, now that will be a lot of Stone!!!

The guardhouse has also begun to take shape and should be complete by the weekend.

You will also notice that 3 homes are already in frame stage, with 12 more to begin in the next week! And that is only in the 64’s!!!

It’s getting exciting!

For more info on builders in Richwoods click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

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

Stonebrook Parkway completion in Frisco ideal for Phillips Creek Ranch

Jun6

Stonebrook Parkway connecting to the Dallas North Tollroad has been an anticipated connection for close to 8 years now in Frisco. But it sure looks like the timing of this connection couldn’t be better for Phillips Creek Ranch.

Stonebrook Parkway from Fighting Eagles to Longhorn Trail plans to construct a new four-lane divided concrete roadway including a bridge under the BNSF Railroad. The project includes paving, drainage, water, wastewater, sidewalk, lighting, landscaping and irrigation to be complete.

Phillips Creek Ranch will have two main connectors to travel back East towards the Tollroad. These roads are Lebannon and Stonebrook.

As it laid out now, Lebannon is the only direct route to the Tollroad and continuing to Preston and the Stonebriar Mall area. Once Stonebrook is complete, it’s almost a straight shot to both areas.

Currently, the US Corps of Army engineers have received plans for final signatures and there has been an agreement to add the railroad bridge for the underpass which is being prepared by BNSF and is expected to be ready for City execution in May.

The construction should begin in late September of 2012 or early October 2012. This is ideal timing for the opening of Phillips Creek Ranch residents and their commute East.

For more info on Phillips Creek Ranch in Frisco click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469)733-2723.

Lawler Park to include Circle park feature

Jun5

In most new home neighborhoods the developer leaves open space which helps create a more natural feeling for the entire community.

In Lawler Park, one of those spaces will be utilized as a large circular gathering area with the centerpiece a beautiful fountain.

Normally, the open spaces are rarely used and allow dogs to to use them as their potty.

But here, there will give neighbors to gather and meet new people in a beautiful setting. It will also give a feel of uniqueness with plans to be large rocks that is often not a norm in the DFW area.

The feature will be located near the middle of the Crossing section with a beautiful backdrop of large mature trees. It will also have a location that will be seen daily whether you enter in the main entrance on Rolater or the East entrance off of Independence.

Lawler Park residents will definitely have unique neighborhood features like the park and the large Arbor in The Arbors. And in addition having luxury builders like Highland Homes and Darling Homes, might just make Lawler Park the best neighborhood in Frisco.

For more info on Lawler Park in Frisco click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

Landon Homes in Richwoods Glen offers Hardwoods Standard

Jun5

Starting tomorrow at The Glen in Richwoods, Landon Homes will have “Nailed Down Hand Scraped Hard Wood Floors” as a STANDARD!!!

Most luxury home buyers expect wood as a standard. So in the $400’s most builders are faced with this dilemma and choose to not include it so the price is lower.

Landon has a superior advantage in Richwoods because Toll Brothers is around $80,000 above Landon, same square footage adding the wood floors.

Wood Floors are definitely one of the top 3 amenities that buyers look for, and good for Landon to add this at the Glen. It will help!

For more info on Landon Homes in Richwoods, click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

Shaddock Homes in Stonelake Estates

Jun3

I was out at Stonelake Estates in Frisco today and realized how great this plan was that Shaddock Homes builds.

I currently live in Plano in a Sotherby, and when I walked in the door to this home, I felt like I was at home. Sotherby Homes was a branch of Shaddock a while back, and the feel is so unique.

On top of the feeling, this Floorplan might possibly be the most open and perfect flowing plan I have EVER BEEN IN.

I walked in trying to find an issue . . . And couldn’t. It makes sense.

From the traffic patterns to the location I the bath and the utility, that home is unbelievable.

If you are looking for a luxury new home in Frisco, check out Shaddock in Stonelake Estates!!!!!

4 Offers on 1 Day for 2 of my listings in Frisco

Jun2

Turnbridge Manor in Frisco, Texas is on fire!!! Homes cannot sit longer than 30 days if priced right!!! And I am serious.

Turnbridge Manor is located north of 121 on Independence directly across from Richwoods Frisco. The community has its own elementary school on site called Isbell. A stocked pond with fountain, a community pool and a community park and city park!

And they also have Hike and Bike trails that connect into Hunters Creek.

Whether its the amenities, or maximum $300’s for a 3000+ home in an incredible location. Oh Nevermind, that’s exactly it!

I had a home around a month ago on Blakehill Drive that was listed for 13 days, had 24 showings and 2 offers. They are closing in a couple days.

But today, I have two listings now in Turnbridge. One on Snowshill and the other on Alstone.

I woke up to 4 offers! 3 on the one that has been on 7 days and the other that has been on only 5 days.

In total, there has been 18 showings total and actually had 2 today.

What’s my point? If you live in Turnbridge and have thought about selling, now is your time to get the highest price, possibly ever!!!

If you would like a free CMA, give me a call directly at (469) 733-2723.

2×6 vs. 2×4 in Richwoods Place . . . You Decide!?!

May31

This morning I spent a couple hours at Landon Homes in Richwoods Place writing a contract and my client starting asking questions to Max Luce ,the salesperson, about KHOV.

I always like hearing how the builders salespeople explain their homes in comparison to their competition. So he went straight into pricing, which Landon has the upper hand currently, as expected.

I then intervened and said, “Max, what makes your homes better than KHOV?”

Max immediately, pulled out a sheet and said, “Here’s 27 ways!”

He was pretty accurate for the most part on what they offered compared to KHOV, but the one that Landon always talks about is their use of 2×6’s instead of 2×4’s. (compared in the picture)

Seeing those two boards together like that made me a believer!!! It really makes sense from not only a structural standpoint, but also the extra 2+ inches of exterior insulation.

And also, if a board is thicker and wider, it makes sense that air could not penetrate those boards as easy as 2×4’s.

So that made me think to myself, “Is using 2×6’s instead of 2×4’s that important?

I have a couple of calls out to some custom guys I know and will report back in when I find out.

But what do you think?

For more info on Landon Homes in Richwoods click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

Newcastle Homes in Richwoods is the “sleeper”

May31

Newcastle brings the luxury feel with a Texas look.

When I speak to a completely new buyer about Richwoods, there are the same questions asked that I feel I have perfected the answers:

Who are the builders?
What are the prices?
What are the Lot sizes?
Who gives the best incentives/deals?

And so on . . .

The most important question is the one that is never asked, “Who is the best builder?”

Now, promoting Richwoods in general, it is my job to give information regarding all of the builders as the same and all are the best right? WRONG!

I am a critic too, just like anyone that walks into a house for the first time. Either it WOWs you or it Confuses you about certain aspects and features that just don’t seem right. Long story short, there is a difference.

Landon and K Hovnanian are Production builders, and Toll Brothers in borderline. These three are at the top of their field when it comes to volume and building a great home. Toll will make more changes, where Landon will, but not as many. Same with KHOV, they will make changes but not as many as Toll. Toll is thousands higher in price, but will allow changes. KHOV is higher than Landon, but includes a little more standard and will do a couple more changes. And I can go on and on and on and on . . .

“THE BEST BUILDER IS YOUR PREFERENCE!”

The Newcastle Kitchen mixes modern with a Texas feel.

Newcastle Home in Richwoods is the ONLY “True” Custom Builder currently. Yes, the other three are semi-custom, but you can have whatever you like with Newcastle! This reason and the fact that many do not know who Newcastle is, are my main reasons they are going to start selling a tremendous amount of homes in the next couple months.

The model that they currently have under construction will blow people’s minds with the couple unique features that you will have to see in the next 45 days.

Not only that, but you also have the attention of one of the owners, Robert Jones, throughout the process and he looks at every home he builds as if it were his own. They make a point to make your home something you are proud of and shows your tastes and personality.

The other huge pluses about Newcastle are they look at traffic patterns and position room in plans that makes sense. They maximize the window space for the most natural lighting and use staircases for not only convenience but privacy as well.

Newcastle isn’t for everyone, but if you like the better things in life and are looking for a new home, be prepared the first time you walk into a Newcastle home because it will be love at first sight!

Currently, Newcastle is the only builder offering a Porte-Cochere in Richwoods.

For more info on Newcastle in Frisco and their plans and pricing click the link or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

K Hovnanian (KHOV) in Richwoods bumps prices June 1st

May30

K Hovnanian (KHOV) in Richwoods plans to increase prices June 1st, after selling out phase one in less than 45 days.

Kim Stewart the salesperson for K Hovnanian at Richwoods works, and obviously sells. Or is it KHOV? Or maybe Richwoods?

Regardless, all 3 together is a lethal combination for anyone walking into the make shift model at Craig Ranch in McKinney down the street from Richwoods.

The increase plans to be $6,000-$7,000 per plan. This is due to having only 2 lots not under contract and with already 5 lot holds in Phase 2.

And this has all been done without any model to show! Luckily their model in Richwoods is slated to be complete and ready June 18th-ish.

For more info on K Hovnanian Homes in Richwoods click here or call Brad Holden at (469) 733-2723.

RICHWOODS in Frisco Total Sales Count as of today

May30

The total number of sales in Richwoods in Frisco (as of today) is at a total of 87!!! So after only 2.5 months, there have been 87 families commit to being a Richwoods resident.

The sales are as follows for each builder:

Landon Homes : 77
Newcastle Homes: 3
K Hovnanian: 6
Toll Brothers: 1

Granted, Landon is selling in all sections and have had a entire month jump on the other builders to sell, but numbers speak.

Newcastles frame on their model is up
And should be finished in the next 45-60 days. They plan to put a lot of specs on the ground as well.

K Hovnanian (KHOV) has only two lots in its first section and 5 lot holds in the next section when the lots open up.

Toll Brothers is quite a mystery to me. I have spoken to many people for months that only want Toll Brothers and from 1 contract and 6 lot holds, that is very odd to me.

For more info on Richwoods in Frisco click here or call Brad Holden directly at (469) 733-2723.

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