By Tom Branch, on March 9th, 2013 
The Lakes of Prosper is located in the small, quaint North Texas town of Prosper. Just north of Highway 380 off the Dallas North Tollway, Lakes of Prosper provides the comforts of a small town, but with easy access to all the Big City has to offer. With quiet streets, parks, water features and lots of open space, Lakes of Prosper presents the ideal living environment.
 With a beautiful selection of home options by Highland Homes, beautifully landscaped common areas, and resort-style amenities including community pool with kid’s spray park and pavilion, playground and athletic fields, Lakes of Prosper truly is Life at its best. New homes begin in the low $330s .
Highland Homes will begin building Phase II in May 2013 and they are pre-selling now. Click here to download the Highland Homes Price List for Lakes of Prosper.
Resale homes are also available. Click here to see all homes for sale in the Lakes of Prosper.
Contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have questions or need additional information.
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By Tom Branch, on March 4th, 2013 
RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs and The Branch Team have moved into our new location in North Plano. Our new address is: 3915 McDermott Rd, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75025.
The new office is on the northeast corner of Coit and McDermott adjacent to the middle school.
Phone and fax numbers as well as office hours remain the same.
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By Tom Branch, on February 17th, 2013 
5 Beds | 5.2 Baths | 5048 SF/Appraiser | 3 Car Garage | Game | Media | Study | $899,000
Serenity, nature, and ample amenities are all nestled in the Lexington neighborhood of the Twin Creeks master-planned community. Extensive landscaping enhances curb appeal for an outstanding first impression. With this Sanders custom home, all it takes is a glance across the back yard to find the Twin Creeks Golf Course, an Arnold Palmer Signature Course.
Intimate dinners can be enjoyed in the formal dining room, and the grand island is the focal point of the kitchen where guests can congregate while a meal is prepared. The chef’s kitchen boasts commercial appliances including a Wolf 6-burner gas cook top, dual ovens, and a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator. The open living room with hand-scraped oak floors and wood-burning fireplace can seat many, and the view of the golf course can’t be beat.
The luxurious downstairs master retreat overlooks the lush back yard and golf course. By the way, did you know waking up in the morning is a lot more pleasant when you can brew a cup of coffee in your private wet bar just steps from bed? Relax and savor every sip as you prepare for the day in the spacious master bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, and separate shower. Entertaining continues on the second floor in the game room with adjacent wet bar and media room for watching movies or television. Guests and family can sleep in peace in one of multiple bedrooms, each with a private bath.
The tree-lined golf course view is a glorious sight to behold, either from the second floor balcony or while enjoying a calm evening on the covered back porch. Zoned to Exemplary Evans Elementary, this is a classically elegant custom home for the most discerning buyer.
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What to schedule a private showing or need more information? Contact us at 214-227-6626.
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By Tom Branch, on February 7th, 2013  One of my agents was out working in our Lexington Park sales office today. A potential buyer and his agent walked in to see one of our floor plans. After walking it, they “hated it.” We have several different townhomes available and so they were shown two other floor plans. They absolutely loved one of them. All seemed right with the world.
They walked back in the sales office and were discussing price. The model they like is just a little over $200k. They told my agent they wanted to purchase it for $150k! When asked why the offer was so low, they responded, “It’s a buyer’s market.” My agent politely told them that this was not going to happen and they went on their way.
Attention Buyers…You missed your chance to steal!
The buyer’s market in the greater Dallas area ended in January 2012. Prices have been on the way up and inventory levels are at record lows. Multiple offers are back as well.
The good news is that interest rates have remained low (they are creeping up) and you still have a chance to get a great home with low payments.
While you missed the bottom of the pricing cycle, you can still take advantage of the low interest rates to purchase a home.
Click here to search for homes for sale in the North Dallas Suburbs.
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By Tom Branch, on January 23rd, 2013  Gina and I attended a VIP Party and Ribbon Cutting for Quaker Steak and Lube last night. Located on the southeast corner of Parkwood and SH121, Quaker Steak and Lube is a unique sports bar.
They offer a LubeStation with over 20 different flavors of wings ranging from Ranch to Triple Atomic. I tried several different flavors and heat levels. Note to self…avoid the “insane” ones in the future!
Along with a full-service bar, they have a huge menu with salads, wings, sandwiches, hamburgers, appetizers, as well as steak and seafood.
If you’re looking for something new and different, stop in and give Quaker Steak and Lube a try.
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By Tom Branch, on January 17th, 2013 
Plano Texas was recently named “The Best Run City in America” by 24/7 Wall Street.
24/7 Wall St. has completed its second annual ranking of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., based on local economies, fiscal management, and quality of life measures. To evaluate how well a city is managed over the long-term, we looked at factors like the city’s credit rating, poverty, education, crime, unemployment, and regional GDP. The best-run city this year is Plano, Texas.
Plano was credited with the 2nd lowest crime rate and the 13th lowest unemployment rate among the 100 largest cities in the nation. 24/7 Wall Street also noted that 14% of Plano residents earn more than $200k per year while “a mere” 1.9 percent earn less than $10k per year. Plano, Texas is a great place to live and work!
Click here to see all homes for sale in Plano, Texas.
Contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have questions about Plano Texas real estate.
Source: http://247wallst.com/2013/01/15/the-best-and-worst-run-cities-in-america/
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By Tom Branch, on January 17th, 2013 
“You know, we would really like to find a home on water.”
We hear these words quite often as people move into the north Dallas area. While there are many homes on water, the prices are considerably higher.
Why? Water is scarce in Texas.
Many of our lakes were built by the Army Corps of Engineers and while these lakes are available for recreational use, the Corps owns much of the land adjacent to the lakes and they do not allow homes on the water. In those places where they do allow access, land prices are quite high driving up the price of waterfront homes.
Many Waterfront homes in the urban and suburban areas are built on smaller, private lakes or running creeks. Most of the lakes are too small to allow docks or motorized watercraft.
If you’re willing to live in the more rural areas, lake homes and lots can be found at affordable prices.
Click here to view all waterfront homes for sale in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area.
Click here to view all waterfront homes for sale in north Texas.
Contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have any questions about lake-front or other homes in the north Dallas suburbs.
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