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McKinney, Texas and the surrounding cities make up my "stomping ground". I live here, work here and play here. My blog will feature real estate information & market activity specific to this area. Whether you are a local buyer, seller, resident or fellow Realtor I hope that this blog will provide insight into what makes McKinney and Collin County so unique!

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2009 

I have been in real estate since 2001. Since then, I have spent a good part of my time in my career devoted to being a BUYER'S AGENT. I know buyers. I like buyers. I LOVE first-time home buyers. But with every client I work with, I am continuously reminded how little the general public knows abou...
01/30/2009
Have I said that McKinney,TX has something for EVERYONE? Well, I really meant EVERONE! Including the furry, 4-legged members of our family! On Sunday, February 22, bring the family, including Fluffy, to the 7th Annual Krewe of Barkus Parade in Downtown McKinney. The event is being sponsored by t...
01/29/2009
Today I had the pleasure to be introduced to an incredible custom builder in McKinney, TX. Now, I know about a LOT the builders in McKinney and surrounding areas, but I had yet to visit this one. It just so happens that our RE/MAX Office Meeting was held here. I visited the model home for New Lin...
01/29/2009
Why, oh why, does NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information System, aka MLS) NOT include SELLER PAID CLOSING COSTS in the CMA report? Are you truly getting the real picture without them? I recently did a few posts that were neighborhood market reports for 2008. In the reports I decided to look...
01/26/2009
Eldorado Heights is a large master-planned subdivision in the heart of McKinney, TX. Builders such as Lennar, Legacy, Drees, Buescher, DR Horton and Mercedes Homes built this sought-after community in the late 90's. In 2008 124 homes sold in Eldorado Heights, according to MLS statistics. The low ...
01/25/2009
Hidden Creek is a stunning neighborhood nestled in McKinney, TX. Builders such as Highland Homes, Sotherby Homes, Centex and Grand Homes built this sought-after community in the late 90's. In 2008 44 homes sold in Hidden Creek, according to MLS statistics. The low price went for $130,824 and the ...
01/24/2009
Stone Brooke Crossing is a neighborhood in McKinney, TX with approximately 400 homes. Building began in 1998 by Highland Homes, Grand Homes and Sovereign Homes. In 2008 25 homes sold in Stone Brooke Crossing, according to MLS statistics. The low price went for $139,900 and the high price was $225...
01/24/2009
Tonight I was listening to the Dallas/Ft. Worth evening news. One story sparked my interest, my emotions, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. The story was about a local highschool's girl's basketball team. To say the team LOST would be an understatement. The final score on t...
01/23/2009
Some interesting McKinney Real Estate Facts as of 1/19/2009 (according to NTREIS): 713 = total number of homes for sale in McKinney 83 = number of Foreclosures on the market 11.6% = percentage of homes that are foreclosures 130 = number of homes listed since Jan. 1 47 = number of homes listed lon...
01/19/2009
Are you in the mood for some Open Houses this weekend? Well if you are, and you find yourself taking a Sunday stroll through McKinney, then mosey on over to Eldorado Heights! We are holding open our beautiful listing at 5409 Highlands. This is a 4 BR, 2 BA home with cherry wood floors, open floor...
01/16/2009
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Kim Dean

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As a McKinney Texas REALTOR I'm proud to say that I live here, work here and play here! My blog will feature real estate information & market activity specific to McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Plano, Prosper and surrounding Collin County cities. Whether you are a local buyer, seller, renter, resident or fellow agent, I hope that this blog will provide insight into what makes McKinney and Collin County so unique!
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