By Tom Branch, on January 14th, 2014  With spring just around the corner and the spring sales season getting started, many people are looking for homes in McKinney Texas with pools.
As McKinney ages a little we find more and more homes have had pools installed. The vast majority of pools are in-ground gunite although you do see vinyl lined pools from time-to-time. Gunite pools are typically covered in a white plaster giving it the smooth finish but “pebble-tech” and similar surfaces are becoming more common. These alternative finishes hold up longer and require less maintenance.
Pools are either chlorinated or salt water. Either works well, but saline pools are easier on the equipment, clothing, and your skin than chlorine pools. The good news is that chlorine pools can easily be converted to saline.
Click here to see all homes for sale in McKinney Texas with pools.
Contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have questions or need additional information.
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By Tom Branch, on December 23rd, 2013  While finding a home with a tennis court is not common in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area, they do exist. A home with a tennis court typically sits on a very large lot as the court measures 78 feet by 36 feet in size but requires 120 feet by 60 feet to give space for over-runs. This drives up the price of the house. While you may find homes with tennis courts in the $300k range, most of them are substantially higher.
According to WikiPedia, “Tennis is played on a variety of surfaces and each surface has its own characteristics which affect the playing style of the game. There are four main types of courts depending on the materials used for the court surface: clay courts, hard courts, grass courts and carpet courts. A North/South orientation is generally desirable for outdoor courts to avoid background glare at dawn or dusk. Orientation should also take into consideration other structures and features on the site, neighboring property, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and prevailing winds.”
Click here to see all homes for sale in the greater Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex with tennis courts.
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By Tom Branch, on December 11th, 2013  Realty Revolution LLC (the property management division of The Branch Team) has been selected for the 2013 Best of McKinney Award in the Property Management category by the McKinney Award Program.
Each year, the McKinney Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the McKinney area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 McKinney Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the McKinney Award Program and data provided by third parties.
Click here to visit the Realty Revolution LLC website.
About McKinney Award Program – The McKinney Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the McKinney area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
Source: McKinney Award Program
By Tom Branch, on November 23rd, 2013 
Located in the shadow of the Baylor Medical Center at Lake Forest and US 380, this DR Horton home is ready for tenants. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and 2168 square feet of living space per the builder’s plan. Click on any photo for a larger view.
The open kitchen has plenty of storage space, dark cabinets, black appliances and decorative lighting.
The large living has soaring ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking the fenced backyard and patio. The home is wired for a flat-panel television above the wood-burning fire place. The staircase has oak handrails and cast iron balusters.
The master suite sits at the rear of the house. The master bath has a jetted tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet.
Imagine yourself sitting on the balcony in the morning enjoying a hot cup of coffee enjoying the view of the greenbelt.
The home is within walking distance to the new McKinney Baylor Medical Center.
Video Tour of 2232 Canyon Point, McKinney, TX
Current status, pricing, details, photos and a virtual tour
Please contact us at 214-227-6626 for more information or to schedule a private showing of this home.
Photos and Video: Copyright 2011 Imaged2Sell
By Tom Branch, on January 7th, 2013 
If you’re a golf enthusiast, McKinney Texas is a great place to look for a golf course home!
McKinney is home to eight golf courses including Stonebridge Ranch (two courses–one private by Peter Dye and the other public), TPC Craig Ranch (designed by Tom Weiskopf), The Eldorado Country Club (designed by Gary Roger Baird), The Golf Club at McKinney (designed by Lyndy Lindsey), Oak Hollow Golf Course, Hank Haney Golf Ranch at Westridge, and the Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club (an over 55 community).
Click here to see all golf course homes in McKinney Texas.
Contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have any questions about golf course homes in McKinney or the surrounding areas.
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By Tom Branch, on December 26th, 2012 
Berries In The Snow | December 25, 2012 | McKinney, TX | Nikon D40, 18mm, F3.5
By Tom Branch, on August 28th, 2012  CB JENI Homes recently broke ground on the three last buildings in The Chateaus of the Settlement at Craig Ranch. It’s hard to believe that they had their grand opening last October and are already closing out. Close out incentives range from $10,000 to $15,000 that can be used towards upgrades and/or closing costs.
These upscale single-level town homes are wonderfully appointed with site-finished cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops (kitchen and baths), crown moldings, tall baseboards, rounded corners, and many others.. We often say that these town homes prove, “that you don’t have to down scale in order to down size.”
But the beauty is more than skin deep with lots of energy efficiency built in including 16 SEER HVAC, polysealed joints, and radiant barrier in the attic.
These homes have a back patio and fenced backyard. Perfect for entertaining or your pets. The HOA includes use of most facilities, full exterior maintenance, blanket insurance, reserves, sprinkler system, and lawn care. I’d rather be golfing or at the pool than doing yard work any day!
Click here to see Town Homes For Sale in The Settlement at Craig Ranch.
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