April 21, 2016 | In the News
Before You Buy: Mortgage Pre-Approval
You’ve been thinking about buying a home – maybe it’s your first, or maybe you’re ready to trade up from your current space. You’ve saved a downpayment, browsed online listings and are ready to contact a real estate agent so you can start looking at houses.
Wait! There’s one more thing you need to do before you go any further: Get pre-approved for a mortgage.
Even if you’ve bought a home before or think you have a good idea of what you can afford, mortgage pre-approval is an essential first step for several reasons. First, it makes you aware of any problems with your credit so you can get them straightened out. The better your credit score, the lower your interest rate. Next, it
April 20, 2016 | In the News
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Melissa McClain-Lewis Lists Historic Waxahachie Property
WAXAHACHIE (April 15, 2016)– Melissa McClain-Lewis, a sales associate with the McClain-Lewis team of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ellis County Regional office listed 902 West Main Street for $699,000. The five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bath, three-story home has been fully restored and includes a one-bedroom guest house on the property.
“Every square inch of this home’s been masterfully redesigned to create ample open spaces while maintaining the charm and integrity of the original structure with all of the modern conveniences you would
April 20, 2016 | In the News
Coldwell Banker Previews International Luxury Market Report Reveals Florida & Hot Tech Cities with Emerging High-End Markets Experienced Major Sales Growth in 2015
Madison, N.J. (April 7, 2016) – Sales of $1 million-plus homes in 2015 surged 32 percent year-over-year in Austin, which is experiencing a boom in tech and entertainment as the home of the SXSW Festival; 31 percent in Fort Lauderdale, which benefits directly from its proximity to the perennial luxury hub of Miami; and 30 percent in Seattle, which has achieved gold status as a tech mecca. These increases — some of the largest of any cities in the nation — earn them standout status as entry-level luxury real estate markets as revealed by the new Luxury Market Report released today by the Coldwell Banker Previews International® marketing program.
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April 12, 2016 | In the News According to the newly released REAL Trends 500 report, NRT LLC, the parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Dallas/Fort Worth, is the No. 1 ranked residential real estate brokerage firm in the nation by both closed transaction sides and sales volume. NRT’s sales volume is more than double that of second-ranking HomeServices of America, and greater than the next five largest competitors combined. This is the 19th year in a row the company has been ranked No. 1. In the North Texas area, NRT subsidiary Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has 18 offices and 875 independent sales professionals, and had $1.98 billion in closed sales volume and closed 7,864 transaction sides in 2015. “We operate April 12, 2016 | In the News This 2-story, brick and stone residence features 5 bedrooms and 4½ baths and is located at 467 Ridge Point Drive in Heath. The property backs up to a pristine, 44-acre nature park which serves as a community playground with a new fishing pier, community fire pit and hiking, dirt bike and 4-wheel trails that will not be built on. If you love watersports, the property is just minutes from Lake Ray Hubbard. The property sits on 1.6 acres of beautifully manicured landscape. The fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining with open porches and a second story deck that looks out upon the beautiful expanse of open acreage from the entertainment room. The outdoor living center features an attached grill and a heated, April 12, 2016 | In the News This stunning, custom home updated in 2015 to a transitional-styled interior has everything a discerning homebuyer would want in a luxury residence. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3-car garage and heated pool and spa, it is located at 6900 Grand Hollow Drive in Plano. This exceptional cul-de-sac property, which served as the model for the subdivision, is newly listed and offered for $800,000 by Robyn Flessner Price, an independent sales associate affiliated with the Lakewood office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “The interior of this home has been completely renovated to reflect a transitional style,” said Price. “The unique layout is perfect for anyone who wants to relax and be comfortable and April 12, 2016 | In the News This spacious ranch located just 35 miles South of Dallas at 10755 Baucum Road features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 2-car garage on over 1 acre of land. The custom brick-and-stone home includes charming design details like wooden beams, subway tile and barn doors and is offered for $309,900 by Melissa McClain, an independent sales associate at the Ellis County Regional office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “This newly constructed house has many unique characteristics and would make an ideal home for someone who enjoys the serenity of the countryside, yet is only a short drive to the city,” said McClain. “It has a covered back porch where you may enjoy amazing Texas sunsets as there are no April 11, 2016 | In the News FLOWER MOUND, TX (April 11, 2016) — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has just named two new branch managers. David Scarbrough has been appointed branch manager of the company’s Frisco office, where he will lead approximately 60 independent sales associates. Ann Beardsley has been named branch manager of the company’s Keller office, where she will lead more than 45 independent sales associates. Scarbrough has been with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for 13 years, first as a top-producing sales associate and most recently as branch manager of the company’s Keller office. He attended Baylor University and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with a March 31, 2016 | In the News DALLAS, TX (March 31, 2016) — According to the newly released REALTrends 500 report, NRT, LLC, the parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage®, is ranked No.1 in both transaction sides and sales volume in the nation. NRT’s sales volume is more than double the volume of second-ranking HomeServices of America, and greater than the six largest competitors combined. With 18 offices and 875 independent sales professionals in Houston area, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage March 29, 2016 | In the News Centrally located near shopping, dining and other amenities and convenient to major cross streets, this charming brick single-story home at 352 Cascata Drive in Frisco is part of the Frisco Lakes 55+ community. The highly desirable open-concept layout includes 3 bedrooms plus study and 2 full bathrooms in 1,832 square feet of living space, and is being offered for $325,000 by Karen DaCosta, an independent sales associate at the Flower Mound office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “Frisco Lakes is a highly desirable active-adult community with an exceptional array of amenities, including pool, tennis courts, walking and biking trails, clubhouse, fitness center, hobby and recreation rooms, an 18-hole golf
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