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Homes For Sale - Grand Prairie, TX - 1331 Lake Forest

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1856 SF

This clean and well maintained Lennar home is ready for move in. The light and bright kitchen with breakfast bar opens to the living area. Split bedroom floor plan with the master overlooking the back yard. Master bath has jetted tub, dual vanities, and walk in closet. Beautiful formal dining room with views of the front yard. Enjoy the private lake, park, and picnic tables within walking distance. Close to dining, retail, and Joe Pool Lake.

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Source: NTREIS | Photo Credit - Tom Branch

Now Available on Amazon

Tom and Gina Branch's latest release, "Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales" is now available on Amazon in both softcover and Kindle formats.

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Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4647 Margo

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 2891 SF

Beautiful new construction on cul de sac street in Frisco ISD. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Game room is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Source: NTREIS | Photo Credit: Tom Branch

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4640 Margo

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3180 SF

Beautiful new construction on cul-de-sac street in Frisco ISD. Island kitchen has Corian counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Game room is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 4638 Margo

4 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3180 SF

Beautiful new construction on oversized cul de sac lot. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, tall baseboards, and upgraded fixtures. Master closet has built ins. Game and media rooms perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Garland, TX - 1302 Pecan Valley

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3118 SF

Great floor plan with 2 masters, 2 living areas, and 2 dining areas. Family room with fireplace and wet bar. Sunroom overlooks the backyard deck and heavily treed yard. Kitchen has loads of storage space, flat cooktop, Zodiac counters, Bosch dishwasher, and large walk-in pantry. Massive master has jetted tub, dual vanities, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Lots of updating including AC compressor, extra insulation, hot water heater, etc.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 8725 Domingo

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 3582 SF

Beautiful new construction in Frisco ISD. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, butler s pantry, and window seat. Two story living area with wall of windows. Designer touches include crowns, iron balusters, archways, rounded corners, art niches, and upgraded fixtures. Game and media great for entertaining. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Homes For Sale - Plano, TX - 8706 Argentine Way

3 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2- Car Garage | Study | 2619 SF

Beautiful new construction with hardwood floors. Island kitchen has granite counters, under mount sink, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and window seat. Designer touches include archways, rounded corners, art niches, and upgraded fixtures. His and hers closets in master. Second living area perfect for game room. Homework station area upstairs. Enjoy the community pool, park and playground. Easy access to Hwy 121 and the Tollway.

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Photo Credit - Tom Branch | Source: NTREIS

Rich Dad Event in Frisco, Texas

Gina and I spent the day at the Robert and Kim Kiyosaki - Rich Dad - "Get Smarter with your Money" event in Frisco yesterday.  We released our latest book, "Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales" and conducted seminars on Short Sales at the event.  We're passionate about spreading the word about Short Sales and the win-win-win-win situation that Short Sales create.

I had the unique opportunity to be introduced on-stage during the opening session.  I finally know how a rock star feels on-stage.  First, you cannot see a thing with the spotlights beaming in your face.  Second, you cannot hear yourself speaking but you do hear the echo of your voice bouncing off the back wall of the arena.  I had about one minute to introduce our seminar topic. Gina and the folks are KRLD said I sounded fine, but I can't remember much of what I said.  New experience!

There were about 3000 people in attendance and they also streamed the event out to a worldwide audience.  In addition to several current and past clients, Gina and I met and talked with so many interesting people from all over the United States.  We also conducted six seminars on Short Sale Basics.  By the last seminar I had no voice left.  Note to self...bring a PA system the next time.

Many thanks to Bob Waterman and Sandy Poulin at KRLD for their invitation and support.

Photo Credit - Gina Branch

New Listing - 10011 Morning Glory, Frisco, TX

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2- Car Garage | 2015 SF

Beautiful Legacy home on large corner lot. Light and bright island kitchen has skylight, breakfast bar and under cab lighting. Appliances and Trane AC are only 2 years old. Upgraded fans and fixtures. Elfa system in master, laundry and garage. Master bath has jetted tub and dual vanities. Designer color scheme with archways and art niches. Easy access to Hwy 121, the Tollway, golf and shopping. Well maintained and ready for move in. Must see!

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Source: NTREIS

New Book Release - Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales

Tom and Gina Branch are pleased to announce that their latest book titled, "Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales" will be released on April 24, 2010 at the Rich Dad One-Day Event in Dallas, Texas. 

Regardless of the reasons used to explain the current housing crisis in the United States, the cold reality is that more homeowners are in financial distress than at any other time in the history of residential real estate, according to the Distressed Property Institute.

Hence, real estate Short Sales.  If you're not familiar with them, you soon will be.  In this book, you'll travel the journey with a few of our actual clients and explore the Short Sale process through the eyes of sellers, buyers, investors, and lenders.

Short Sales are reshaping the way lenders liquidate homes in default.  Historically, these homes and their owners would simply be foreclosed upon.  Today, Short Sales are a favorable alternative where everybody wins!

Visit FieldGuidetoShortSales.com for more details

Source: New Book Release - Avoiding Foreclosure - The Field Guide to Short Sales

Rich Dad One-Day Event - The Branch Team to Present

Have You Heard? The rules of money have changed.

You can’t save your way to wealth and you won’t get very far expecting the government to bail you out. But what you can count on is yourself, because getting smarter about money is the best investment you can make in your future.

Join Robert Kiyosaki, Kim Kiyosaki and their team of advisors as they show you how to take charge of your money and take charge of your life.

Learn how to make money and grow your money at this jam-packed one day event. Parents! Give your kids something you didn't have at their age - Financial Literacy! Young adults 23 years of age and under accompanied by an adult with a ticket are admitted free. You’ll walk away with a plan for your future and a path to getting there.

Tom and Gina Branch are pleased to be conducting an Exhibitor Session on Short Sales. They will also be releasing their latest book, "The Field Guide to Short Sales - Charting a Course Through the Housing Crisis" at the event.

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Source: Tom and Gina Branch

Tom and Gina Branch Book Release - Achieving Rock Star Status

We are pleased to announce that our newest book titled, "The Smart Business Owner's Guide to Achieving Rock Star Status - Tips and Strategies for Creating Raving Fans and Growing Your Business" will be released next week.

Just a few of the things you’ll learn in this easy-to-read, easy-to-understand book include how to…

- Profitably attract more quality customers
- Convert your customers into Advocates who actively and enthusiastically refer you to others
- Keep your quality customers for life
- Determine how much you can afford to spend to get a new customer and to retain your current customers
- Set you and your business apart from any and all competition

This book will only be available on our website at www.achievingrockstarstatus.com.

Source: Tom and Gina Branch

New Listing - 13900 Noel, Unit 21, Dallas, TX 75240

2 Beds | 2.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 1613 SF

Gorgeous executive townhome located adjacent to the Galleria in North Dallas. The gourmet kitchen has a huge island and breakfast bar, Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, and lots of storage space. Cooks will love the gas range and workflow. The dramatic living and dining areas have oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and a corner fireplace with gas logs. Step out onto the balcony and enjoy a glass of wine or simply relax. Enjoy the views of North Dallas and the Galleria. The large master suite has his-hers closets and the master bath has a garden tub, separate shower, granite vanity, and dual under-mount sinks. The office, study, or another living area is located on the same level adjacent to the master. The second bedroom is separated from the master and has a full bath.

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Source: NTREIS

New Listing - 613 Harvest Dr., McKinney, TX 75070

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 1796 SF | Stonebridge Ranch

Well kept Darling home with hardwood floors in Stonebridge Ranch. Light and bright island kitchen with Silestone counters has breakfast bar and opens to living area. Hand sewn window coverings can stay. Master bath has jetted tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and walk-in closet. Open patio with mature trees in the backyard. Enjoy the many Stonebridge amenities including pools, parks, playgrounds, and beach club. Clean home ready for move in.

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Source: NTREIS

New Listing - 1568 Bar Harbor, Dallas, TX 75232

4 Beds | 3.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 3903 SF | Golf Course & Creek Lot

Rare opportunity! Half-plus acre lot on the Oak Cliff Country Club. Large custom home with old-world craftsmanship. Solid walnut cabinets and paneling throughout. Stacked formals with built-ins. Large family room with wood-burning fireplace and wet bar. Master suite overlooks heavily treed yard, creek, and golf course. Secondary bedrooms share Hollywood full bath. Second master with full bath could be game room or large study. Loads of storage space.

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Source: NTREIS

New Listing - 1600 Thistledown, Plano, TX 75093

3 Beds | 2.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 3410 SF | Pool & Spa

Large one-story home on a beautifully landscaped corner lot. The huge great room has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a wall of windows looking out onto the patio and side yard. The spacious master retreat has a two-sided fireplace, private patio access, and a large walk-in closet with numerous built-ins. The master bath features a double steam shower and leads to the glass-enclosed spa room overlooking the sparkling diving pool and waterfall. The light and bright eat-in kitchen has a butcher block island, smooth cook top, and built in bench seating. Recent hardwood and tile flooring, 16-SEER HVAC with 10-year warranty, pool pump, and paint. Fantastic open floor plan and yard for entertaining.

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Source: NTREIS

Broker Agent Social Endorses Tom Branch as Realty Expert

Broker/Agent Social, a leading trade publication for the real estate community for over a decade, has endorsed Tom Branch as a Realty Expert. Broker/Agent Social endorses those "within the top 1% of real estate professionals..."

Source: Broker/Agent Social

New Listing - 8613 Naomi, Plano, TX - Inventory Reduction Sale

3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2 Car Garage | 2320 SF

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE-BOTTOM LINE PRICING-MUST CLOSE BY MARCH 19TH TO RECEIVE THESE ONE-TIME ONLY PRICES. Beautiful new construction, end unit with stone exterior and neutral colors. Gourmet island kitchen with oversized breakfast bar has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and upgraded cabinets. Designer touches include art niche, rounded corners, iron balusters, and frieze carpet. Second living area is perfect for game room.

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Source: NTREIS

New Listing - 2305 Worthington #224A, Dallas, TX

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car Parking in Garage | 852 SF

Uptown living--easy walk to Katy Trail, dining and the nightlife of McKinney Ave, Victory Park, and downtown. Open plan offers wood floors, Berber carpet, ceramic tile, high ceilings, lots of windows, large master and walk-in closet. Amenities include lap pool, fitness center, underground parking, 24hr concierge, and guarded access. Recent HVAC and water heater. Fresh carpet and paint.

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Source: NTREIS