Prosper Real Estate                                                        Tonya Peek 214-356-4472 JUST 5 MINUTES north of the bustling Dallas North Tollway cities of Frisco and Plano lies the Town of Prosper, Texas. Its peaceful setting beckons families to move north to experience its wide open spaces, small town charm, city convenience and close knit community. Bursting with pride for its first rate education and state championship sports teams, Prosper offers a quality of life most families in North Texas don’t even know exists. Prosper Real Estate has it all from picturesque ranches to beautiful master-planned communities with amenities like golf courses, hike and bike trails, fishing ponds and swimming pools, riding trails and equestrian centers, Prosper has something for everyone... 02/28/2010

Frames not supported Ask yourself this: How's the market in my Prosper neighborhood? We've all read the headlines, but what's happening in my neighborhood right now . . Whispering Farms, Trails of Prosper, Chapel Hill, Gentle Creek . . .? More than just price numbers, this free report tracks inventory levels (number of properties listed for sale), Days on Market, value measures like Price per Square foot, and quantitative measures like property size, number of bedrooms, age, etc. The collection of data helps you understand what you get for your money, how to divise an effective marketing strategy, where things are headed and how to make the best decisions. This detail is not available from other sources. The insights could save you a fortune and put yourself among the most informed in t... 02/27/2010

PROSPER TX HOMES FOR SALE New Listings In Prosper Texas  Prosper Homes Under $100,000 Prosper Homes $100,000 to $150,000 Prosper Homes $150,000 to $300,000 Prosper Homes $300,000 to $500,000 Prosper Homes $500,000 to $750,000 Prosper Luxury Homes Over $750,000 Prosper Waterfront Property Prosper Golf Course Lot Homes Prosper Creek Lot homes Prosper Homes on Acerage Prosper Homes Horses Permitted Prosper Home Lots Heavily Treed    PROSPER TX HOMES FOR SALE BY SUBDIVISION    Artesia The Bryants Chapel Hill Deer Run  Gentle Creek Estates Glenbrook Estates Greenspoint Highland Meadows Lakes of La Cima Lakes Of Prosper  Northchase Estates Preston Country Estates Steeplechase Lake Stone Creek Trails Of Prosper Twelve Oaks Whispering Farms Willow Ridge   Find Out What Your Home May Be Worth I... 02/24/2010

Big new high school in Prosper builds small-town pride       Welcome to the modern American high school, Texas style. Prosper High School is a $113.5 million, 590,000-square-foot behemoth, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio and, of course, an indoor football practice facility. All this in a still-sleepy town of just 7,000 people.   The school opened fall 2009 at half its capacity, but district officials say it will soon fill up as families push north from crowded suburbs like Frisco and McKinney. So like some of the area's new schools, it's a symbol of growth's march, but also a community's search for identity and even Texas pride. "This is more than bricks and mortar," said Drew Watkins, Prosper ISD's superintendent. "This i... 02/20/2010

The two best times to buy new construction in any city are phase 1 as the area is breaking ground and the final phase, as the community is in closeout.  Grand Homes is in closeout phase at Vistas of Gentle Creek.  With only two golf course lots left, you will need to move quickly to get them.  These aren't normal golf lots, either.  These are PROSPER-SIZED golf lots of approximately a quarter acre.  Grand also has two finished specs on the ground in Vistas of Gentle Creek.  I toured both this morning.  I was impressed with the layout of each, the finish-out, and the backyard sizes - not to mention the price points, of both.  First, the Presidio.  At over 3100sf of living space, this is a contemporary plan with lots of wall space.  I liked the engineered hardwood floors in this home.  Th... 02/18/2010

The two best times to buy new construction in any city are phase 1 as the area is breaking ground and the final phase, as the community is in closeout.  Grand Homes is in closeout phase at Vistas of Gentle Creek.  With only two golf course lots left, you will need to move quickly to get them.  These aren't normal golf lots, either.  These are PROSPER-SIZED golf lots of approximately a quarter acre.  Grand also has two finished specs on the ground in Vistas of Gentle Creek.  I toured both this morning.  I was impressed with the layout of each, the finish-out, and the backyard sizes - not to mention the price points, of both.  First, the Presidio.  At over 3100sf of living space, this is a contemporary plan with lots of wall space.  I liked the engineered hardwood floors in this home.  Th... 02/18/2010

Gentle Creek Golf Course can be best described as expansive fairways cut through the landing areas and around all the greens. The targets are then framed by large flashing sand bunkers and shadowy grass lows.The developers wanted to allow for 'golf on the ground' and to encourage the golfers to make the choices on how they want to play the golf course. it is a beautiful golf course that is impeccably maintained, challenging and fun to play".My husband and I have played the course many times and compared to all other Dallas area golf courses Gentle Creek Golf Course is a first class course.There is a social memebership available for Prosper locals to enjoy happy hour cocktails or Sunday brunch!  To visit Tonya's website go to www.TONYAPEEK.COM   02/17/2010

 Prosper Texas Schools Served by the Prosper Independent School District, children that attend schools in Prosper tend to do just that; prosper. The Prosper Independent School District is "committed to excellence" and has proved its commitment by continuing to be a TEA recognized District. Schools in the district include: Baker Elementary SchoolFolsom Elementary SchoolRucker Elementary SchoolProsper Middle SchoolProsper High School Children that attend schools in Prosper continually achieve higher scores than the state average each year. If you are moving to Prosper and have children they are sure to receive a first-rate education. Business is also booming in Prosper. If you would like to start a small business here now is the time. With an ever growing population, new homes in Prospe... 02/17/2010

History is being made today in the Dallas Fort Worth area, as a rare snowstorm is blanketing area, as well as other parts of Texas, in bizarre weather today, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. 6 inches has already been recorded and we could see 10 inches before it's all over with! I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature, THIS IS TEXAS! Sorry, didn't mean to yell! ;)Some of the snow is sticking, and one to five inches of snow is possible for the DFW metroplex today, with even more snowfall and accumulation over night.The snow closed most of the schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area today, including Prosper, and with the weather only expected to worsen as temperatures fall, schools are already posting closings for tomorrow, Friday February 12.Although the kids will have to make up the missed d... 02/11/2010

No surprise here, but the word on the street is that short sales and foreclosures aren't going away any time soon.  We in the real estate community have been advised by a number of sources to prepare for another two to three years of the same battle we've been facing for the last couple of years.  New waves of short sales and foreclosures trickling out from the banks slowly (which is good), but in a very disorganized fashion (which is bad).  So, is the news all gloom and doom?  No.  Surprisingly, this room full of over 100 Collin County Realtors was attending the National Association of Realtors training class on Short Sales and Foreclosures - What Every Realtor Should Know.  And, the atmosphere was very upbeat and positive.  Why?  We know that the percentage of our market that has succ... 02/03/2010

Agents are in listing mode.  It's January.  And, it's important as sellers in Prosper, TX that you understand positioning of your home on the market, and how not to mess up the neighborhood comps.  Inviting agents into our area who don't normally service our area can create a big mess.  Once you are listed, our hands are tied as to telling you that, so I'll tell you up front.  You must KNOW your competition in Prosper, TX.  Are you dealing with strictly resale competition, or is there a new home builder who may also be vying for your buyer?  It depends on the price point of the home.  Are you being compared to short sales or foreclosure properties, or is your real competition the other occupied resale homes in your neighborhood?  It depends on your neighborhood.  Do you know for certain... 01/29/2010

Just yesterday, I let you know that the entry-level price points, under $200,000, in Prosper, TX were actually quite lean.  There are only 13 homes in that $129,900 to $200,000 range currently available in the North Texas MLS.  Today, I want to explore the luxury home market with you.  Luxury homes make up the majority of the Prosper, TX residential real estate market.  There are currently 81 properties classified as luxury homes (in Texas, that price point begins at a surprisingly low $350,000, which is actually an entry-level product in some regions of the country). $350,000 to $400,000 The start of the luxury market in Prosper, Texas.  There are 13 homes available in the MLS in this range right now.  I would say that level of inventory is lean for the first quarter of 2010.  But, I d... 01/27/2010

There's been a lot written about our little hamlet of Prosper, TX.  Much of it has focused on our average home price being somewhere in the mid-$300k's.  That leaves buyers with the impression that we don't have an affordable entry-point, and some buyers who might want to live in our area shy away without a look.  It's a shame, because, although limited, the homes in our entry-level price points start as low as $129,900, which is a typical Dallas/Fort Worth suburban home price.  There are currently 13 homes under $188,000 in the North Texas MLS, but they range in style and size quite dramatically.  This creates an environment where there is something for everybody: 1970's and 1980's resale homes - with only about 1500sf of living space in these 3-bedroom homes, but with suprisingly larg... 01/26/2010

When you move into a new home, it's just presumed that you know to check the website of the town if there is something amiss on your street.  The builder doesn't tell you what to do about that when they do their walk-thru on your new home.  And, it's easy to miss at resale.  In Prosper, TX before the street light burns out, it begins to blink on and off.  It isn't a fast blink.  The light will go out, and then it will start up again slowly.  After a few weeks to a month, that light is likely to go out for good.  The street light across the street from my own home in Prosper just went out, so I had to research this for myself.  I thought I'd share the information with you, so you know exactly what to do when the lights on your street need replacing. On the website for the Town of Prosper... 01/20/2010

Prosper Tx Home For Sale  Chapel Hill, 1631 Lakemere Drive Prosper TX    We are very proud to introduce to you this exciting and wonderful home for sale in Prosper Tx. Discover in the unique and well designed community of Chapel Hill in Prosper Tx.   This fantastic home is sure to please the most specific of Prosper Tx home buyers.    This stunning find in Prosper Tx has a curb appeal that is bar-none head and shoulders above the standard Prosper Tx homes for sale. The curb appeal of the Prosper Tx home will have your new neighbors turning green with envy as it is simply fantastic!   Step inside this regal Prosper Tx home and you will see what all the fuss is really about. You are immediately greeted by a stunning grand entry that flows seamlessly into the wide open spaces of the grand... 01/18/2010

BEAUTIFUL GREENS IN PROSPER TEXAS   Gentle Creek Golf ClubThe ninth hole at Gentle Creek in Prosper was voted one of the best par threes in the state by Texas Golf voters. Description Prosper sits near the Denton-Collin county line, directly in the path of the northward extension of the Dallas North Tollway. As commuters begin using the new portion of the Tollway between U.S. Highway 380 and State Highway 121, they are bringing a wave of construction projects to the small town of about 7,000. Shopping centers, office complexes and new home developments are planned for the once-sleepy town. Population is expected to reach 80,000 at build-out. The Prosper school district now has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. History According to the city's Web site, the ... 01/17/2010

Wide Open Floor Plan! Fantastic Extras! Type: Single Family Home Location: 1631 Lakemere DR, Prosper, TX 75078 Bedrooms: 5, Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $235,000 Description: This amazing 5 bedroom has an open floorplan with all the bells and whistles.The kitchen has a walk in pantry,granite counters, breakfast bar over looking the family. Huge gameroom upstairs and lots of storage. Stone fire place with beautiful wood floors Information is deemed to be correct but not guaranteed. Visit www.findmynewhomeintexas.com for more information. Contact Information:Karen Richards Group RE/MAX Premier Properties 5501 Independence Ste105 Frisco, TX 75034 Phone: 972-739-5288Fax: 972-739-5288 Email: KarenRichardsGroup@findmynewhomeintexas.com 01/08/2010

As I predicted around mid-year 2008, the biggest trend in real estate in Prosper, Texas in 2009 was leasing of large square footage single family homes.  And, we missed a lot of opportunities to do even more leasing, as people tightened their belts to stay in their homes throughout 2009 or rejected the idea of leasing out their home.   In 2009, there were 29 residential leases in Prosper, Texas.  They ranged in terms from just a few months to a couple of years.  And, we're entering 2010 very light on leasing inventory.  We only have 15 homes for rent across all price points.  Here's the breakdown: Leases under $2500 per month:  7 homes Leases $2500 - $5000 per month:  6 homes Leases $5000 - $10000 per month:  1 home Leases $10000 - $15000 per month:  1 home   You might wonder who would ... 12/28/2009

All in all, 2009 wasn't a bad year for selling homes in Prosper, Texas.  The media would have you believe that it was gloom and doom all over DFW.  We certainly did see our area home sale prices drop about 2%, and we were selling homes at around the same levels where they were selling in 2007.  Honestly, there are so many regional markets worse off that we have NO cause for complaint.  There are still some December pending sales missing from these figures, but I think you get the point of how well our year in Prosper really went when you see sales posted to the MLS as of 12-15-2009: Homes sold = 200 % of that figure in the luxury home market (in DFW, that's $350,000 and up) = 44% # of homes that had pools = 38 (that's 19% of our market - pretty high for homes with an average build date ... 12/15/2009

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