By Tom Branch, on October 23rd, 2011 
Looking for a townhome in the heart of North Plano? Take a look at The Enclaves at Willow Crest. Located just east of 121 and the Tollway, this community of upscale townhomes has easy access to major roads, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and sporting events.
CB JENI Homes, the exclusive builder, has several buildings under construction. Floor plans range from 1,633 to 2,300-plus square feet of living space. Build pricing ranges from the $180s to the $230s and completed homes with extensive upgrades range from the low to mid-$200s.
Wendi Leigh with CB JENI Homes is a pleasure to work with and really goes that extra mile to satisfy her clients.
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By Tom Branch, on October 22nd, 2011 
Sightings of coyotes and bobcats are quite common in Ridgeview Ranch. A sighting of a healthy coyote/bobcat does not constitute a threat to people and as long as their behavior is apparently normal, there is no reason for an Animal Services Officer to respond. Contrary to what many believe, these animals do not live only in rural environments. Many have adapted to survive in urban settings and there are coyotes in nearly every major city across the United States. In fact, there is a coyote pack that has been extensively studied for years that live in downtown Chicago.
These small predators may appear to be a threat but in reality they pose very little danger to people. In recorded history, there has never been a reported attack on a person by a bobcat or coyote in Plano. Throughout the entire state of Texas, there has never been an instance of a coyote or bobcat killing a person. By comparison, domesticated dogs and cats injure more than 600 people each year in Plano alone, and dogs are responsible for an average of over one death per year in Texas.
If you have a coyote sighting in your neighborhood:
Do:
• Do keep small dogs and cats inside at night.
• Do keep the covers secured on your trash receptacles.
• Do keep your dog and cat on a leash (as required by city ordinance).
• Do report the coyote/bobcat sighting to the DFW Wildlife Coalition (972-234-9453).
• Do try to consider that they were here first.
Don’t:
• Do not feed your pets on the back porch.
• Do not walk your small dog in wooded areas.
• Do not approach, chase, make noises at, chunk rocks or otherwise taunt a wandering coyote.
• Do not approach a coyote if it appears trapped, injured, or sick. Contact Animal Services immediately at (972) 769-4360.
• Do not ever try to touch a coyote.
Homeowners actually benefit from the presence of coyotes and bobcats because their predation keeps the populations of rabbit, rats, and mice under control and prevents infestations that occur in homes and businesses when vermin reproduce unchecked.
Source: City of Plano | Photo: Licensed from iStockPhoto
By Tom Branch, on October 15th, 2011 
2 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1412 SF/Building Plan
Plano TX Townhome For Sale – Chase Oaks is all about location with restaurants, movie theaters, shopping and entertainment within walking distance. Gorgeous new construction townhome with soaring 2-story foyer. Kitchen has 42-inch cabinets, ceramic tile backsplash, Frigidaire appliances including smooth electric cooktop. Large master suite with oversized bathtub, dual sinks, and a generous walk-in closet. Energy efficient with R38 insulation, 16 SEER HVAC, and Low E windows.
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Source: NTREIS
By Tom Branch, on October 15th, 2011 
2 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1633 SF/Building Plan
Plano TX Townhome For Sale – Ready Now! 2-bd, 2.5 ba, vaulted entry townhome. Premium Interior Site. Beautiful brick and stone exterior with hand-laid brick porch, and 8 Knotty Alder front door with speakeasy. Kitchen with SS appliances, gas cooktop-oven, upgraded Granite and glazed cabs. Gorgeous Master Suite and 2nd bdrm up. Iron Railing. Formal dining + breakfast nook. Gas on private patio. 16 SEER HVAC, Radiant Barrier, cocoon insulation, dual-pane, low-E windows.
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Source: NTREIS
By Tom Branch, on October 3rd, 2011  Last night I met with some people at a vacant home in Plano. They had responded to a Craigslist advertisement for a rental home. They had met with the “owner” at the property and put down a deposit to hold it. They were supposed to meet with the owner at a later date to sign the lease. The problem is the home is not for lease and the “owner” is a scammer.
We did a story with CW33 last year (Online Rental Scam Targets Real Estate Listings) on a similar type of scam being run on consumers. Since most people are wary enough not to wire money, so it appears the scammers have grown bolder and have found a new way to perpetrate the fraud. They actually meet their victims in person.
The scammer gains access to the property by obtaining the combination lockbox code for the property, creates an online advertisement, and goes about collecting applications and rental deposits. Once they “approve” the tenant, they set up a meeting to collect the deposit. In this case, the scammer gave the victim access to the property so they could begin moving in their things early. They knew something was wrong when another victim arrived at the home to meet with the “owner” and turn over a rental deposit.
If the deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is. When in doubt, contact a local real estate professional. Not only will you have professional representation, but the fee is usually paid by the landlord.
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By Tom Branch, on September 30th, 2011 
4 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 2607 SF/Tax
Plano TX Home For Sale – Priced $38K below appraisal, this Highland home is a bargain. Needs carpet, paint and a little TLC. Large island kitchen opens to family room with soaring ceilings. Master and study with French doors are down and 3 bedrooms and game room up. Features include hardwood floors, plantation shutters, art niches, and a beautiful custom fireplace. Enjoy the neighborhood pool and park. Exemplary elementary school. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.
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Source: NTREIS
By Tom Branch, on September 4th, 2011
Ridgeview Ranch is a master planned golf course development of about 885 homes located in the heart of north Plano. The community consists of four distinct communities – The Villages at Ridgeview Ranch, The Estates of Ridgeview Ranch, The Manors at Ridgeview Ranch, and Ridgeview Ranch West. Community amenities include two pools, a fitness center, playgrounds, parks, and the Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course. The original homebuider for the development was Centex Homes.
August 2011 Statistics:
Status:
Active – 14
Contingent – 1
Under Option – 2
Pending Sales – 3
Sold – 2
Solds
Average sales price per square foot – $86.62
Average Days on Market – 28.5 Days
August was a relatively slow month for real estate in the north Dallas area in general. With daily temperatures over 100 degrees, people were not out looking at homes. What the numbers do show is that homes that show well and are priced right continue to sell in any market.
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Source: NTREIS on September 4, 2011
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