By Tom Branch, on March 26th, 2013  It happens more and more these days—the phone rings or an email arrives with somebody looking for a single level townhome in the greater Dallas area.
Single level townhomes are relatively rare in the area. Townhome lots tend to be narrow with 25 to 28 feet being typical. The small lot size usually dictates that the builder has to go vertical in order to get a reasonably sized townhome to fit on the lot. Larger lots are possible but land prices and material costs (larger foundations and roofs) drive up the cost of single level townhomes.
Most of the available single level townhomes are older but a couple of new townhome builders do build single level townhomes when they can find the larger lots. The most recent run of single level townhomes was built by CB JENI Homes in The Settlement at Craig Ranch. Demand was so high that the builder completed and sold all 39 townhomes in about a year and a half.
With the baby boom generation reaching retirement, many are selling their larger homes and moving into smaller homes and townhomes. Townhomes are especially appealing because the owners associations often takes care of all exterior maintenance and lawn/landscape care.
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By Tom Branch, on March 17th, 2013  CB JENI Lifestyle Homes has announced that they will be building townhomes in Viridian.
These two-story townhomes will range from 1572 to 2249 square feet with prices starting at $195,990. There will be six different floorplans including the Ashland, Caterina, Marcello, Salerno, Tuscany, and the Verona.
Pre-sales have begun and the builder is offering a number of pre-sale incentives including up to $12k that can be used for upgrades and closing costs (buyers must use one of the recommended lenders) and 2 hours with a professional interior designer to help create and personalize these new homes.
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Located in Arlington Texas, Viridian’s tagline is “Exceptionally Placed in the Center of the Metroplex.” Residents enjoy easy access to the entire DFW Metroplex whether its uptown fine dining in North Dallas or a downtown evening in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Viridian is also loaded with community amenities including Poolside Escapes, Lake Viridian, the Club House, tennis courts, and more. The community boasts 600 acres of lush parks, 600 acres of serene lakes, 14 miles of trails, and three luxurious amenity centers.
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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 24th, 2013  When we’re working with buyers, we always do a final walk-through of the home just prior to closing.
We do this for a number of reasons: to make sure any agreed to repairs have been completed, to see that the home is in the same condition as it was when the contract was executed (normal wear and tear is acceptable), and to make sure that items that were supposed to remain in the home are still there.
The items that seem to come up missing most often are the curtains and draperies.
When this happens it’s not usually a case of the sellers being dishonest, it’s that they were not made aware that the curtains and drapes are considered Accessories in the TREC Promulgated Contract and supposed to remain in the home. If a seller wants to retain them, they should be listed as excluded items in the contract.
We hate walking into a home for that final walk-through and hearing the buyers say, “What happened to the draperies?” These last-minute surprises can be avoided with a clearer understanding of what’s in the contract.
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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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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.
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