Is Your Home Ready For Plummeting Temperatures?

Here it comes! The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures on Monday morning to be close to 20 degrees. Is your home ready?

Is Your Home Ready For Plummeting Temperatures

Copyright 2010 - Tom Branch

If your home is heated, you’ll not likely have any problems inside.

Outside, be sure to disconnect your hoses from the faucets. This allows the water to drain. While many newer faucets have freeze prevention built-in, many older faucets can freeze. If they do freeze, the pipes may fracture and the home can flood.

You can purchase covers for less than $5 at many local stores. These covers help insulate the faucet and keep it from freezing. The cost is far less than repairing damaged pipes behind the brick facade and cleaning up the water damage inside.

Tom Branch, Broker, CDPE, SFR

RE/MAX Balloon Glow Lights Up Frisco Square

 RE/MAX Balloon Glow Lights Up Frisco Square This Saturday

RE/MAX of Texas is proud to sponsor this year’s the Christmas in the Square Balloon Glow. See 10 hot air balloons, including the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon up close as these grounded balloons light up the Frisco Square horizon. Join us on the east lawn across from The Residence of Frisco for an evening of warmth in the cool air this Saturday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

Children of all ages await the return of Christmas in the Square; the unmatched holiday extravaganza. With 175,000 lights, 11.5 miles of wiring, and 8 miles of cords, this is the largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas. Combined with family-oriented activities, Frisco Square’s Christmas in the Square has become a signature destination event for Frisco and North Texas.

For more information, visit www.friscosquare.com/CITS2010.

Source:  RE/MAX of Texas

McKinney TX Homes For Sale 6409 Marvin Gardens

McKinney TX Homes For Sale 6409 Marvin Gardens

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3 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 2210 SF/Tax

McKinney TX Homes For Sale – Enjoy McKinney living in Frisco ISD. Large eat-in kitchen opens to family room with corner fire place. French doors lead to private study. Spacious master suite includes sitting area and master bath has jetted tub and walk-in closet. Second living area upstairs is perfect for a game room. Designer touches include skip trowel walls in entry, laminate flooring, crown molding, and updated lighting. Easy access to Hwy 121, retail, and dining. 

Current status, pricing, photos, and a virtual tour for this McKinney TX Home for Sale.

Source: NTREIS

McKinney TX Homes For Sale 3412 Wind Flower

McKinney TX Homes For Sale 3412 Wind Flower

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3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 1831 SF/Tax

McKinney TX Homes For Sale – Recent updates include oasis backyard, pagoda added to patio, shelves in garage, new GDO, and bullet lights. Kitchen has huge skylight, breakfast bar, stainless appliances and opens to bright family room and breakfast area. Very light family room with fireplace with ceramic logs. Single story with gas heat, very economical to heat and cool. Two inch blinds. Refrigerator to convey with property. Close to exemplary elementary and community pools.

Current status, pricing, photos, and a virtual tour for this McKinney TX Home for Sale.

Source: NTREIS

Richardson TX Homes For Sale 3525 Monmouth

Richardson TX Homes For Sale 3525 Monmouth

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3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2-Car Garage | 2086 SF/Tax

Richardson TX Homes For Sale – Beautiful new construction with dramatic entry and hardwood floors in main living areas. Large island kitchen with granite counters, black appliances, and custom Maple cabinets. Master bath with dual vanities has oversized shower and walk in closet. Designer touches include crown molding, rounded corners, and art niches. Many energy features. Ready Now!

Current status, pricing, photos, and a virtual tour for this Richardson TX New Home.

Source: NTREIS

Houston, The Branch Team Has Landed

Gina and I left Plano at 9 AM this morning headed to Houston for Activerain’s RainCamp conference. After the 4.5 hour ride we landed at Chatter’s in The Heights where we had lunch with friends.

After a nice meal, we took the 15-minute drive down Memorial Drive arriving at the Hilton. We’re on the top floor and have a nice view to the north.

Houston - The Galleria Area

Copyright 2010 - Tom Branch

We’re unpacked and headed out on the town for the evening.  Tomorrow morning is RainCamp and we’re looking forward to the conference and friendship of the day.

Tom Branch, Broker, CDPE, SFR

Shops At Legacy Plano Texas

We spent the evening at Sambuca 360 located in the Shops at Legacy in Plano, Texas. The evening air was crisp with temperatures in the 40’s adding to the holiday spirit inspired by all the lights in the trees that line the streets.

Holiday Lights in The Shops at Legacy Plano Texas
Copyright 2010 – Tom Branch

We attended the Association of Mortgage Professionals networking event that is held in the first Thursday of each month. Scott Harris does a great job of hosting the event with people from many industries networking and having a little fun.

Not only is the camaraderie fantastic, but the food is great! You simply have to try the Chicken Fried Ribeye for a main course and the Cheesecake Sopapillas for dessert.

Come join us in January!

Tom Branch, Broker, CDPE, SFR