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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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School Rating System Changes! - Say it isn't so!
Monday, October 28, 2013
TEA finally made the change to the new rating system. How does the new system stack up?
New 2013 School Accountability Ratings
- MS* = Met Standard with one or more Distinctions
- MS = Met Standard
- MAS = Met Alternative Standard
- IR = Improvement Required
The Texas Education Agency has released the 2013 state accountability system ratings for school districts throughout Texas. Districts receive one of three ratings under the new accountability system: Met Standard, Met Alternative Standard, or Improvement Required. The MS* denotes that the campus received Met Standard rating plus distinctions under the 2013 state accountability system.
The Distinction designations recognize outstanding academic achievement in reading, English language arts and mathematics on various indicators of postsecondary readiness. Campuses that receive an accountability rating of Met Standard are eligible for Distinction designations in 2013. The individual Distinction designations are listed on the TEA website.
The Mortgage Minute! - Upcoming changes in residential mortgages!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Thank you to Marcel Deitrich of WR Starkey!
The mortgage market is changing again. Over the next two months, we have several changes that will affect mortgage options for consumers.
Because the FED did not begin the tapering of Quantitative Easing, interest rates have lowered a bit, and are now at 6 week lows. It was a shock to most who were expecting the tapering to begin, which means the FED may also shock and start the tapering when most now do not expect it. Quantitative Easing is the 85 Billion Dollars that the US Treasury is putting in to bonds and mortgage backed securities monthly meant to artificially keep interest rates low and stimulate housing and the economy.
On October 1st, the government will be shut down if the our politicians do not come to an agreement on raising the debt ceiling and Obamacare. Part of this shut down could be the IRS. This is important to home buyers because lenders have to verify filed tax returns through a transcript they order from the IRS. If the IRS is closed, it would stop mortgages where the lender had not received those transcripts.
FHA starting on October 15th is changing their rules with regard to collection accounts. After that date, collection accounts over $2,000 will have to be paid off, or 5% of the collection balance will put in the debt to income ratios, meaning buyers will qualify for a lesser loan. The is true not only for the home buyer, but also for a spouse not on the loan.
On November 15th, Fannie Mae is changing their Automated Underwriting system. It will no longer allow for the very popular 3% down conventional loan program. Buyers interested in using the conventional 3% down program must act quickly.
That wraps up my Mortgage Minute.
Give me a call if you have any questions.
MARCEL DEITRICH
SENIOR LOAN OFFICER
Christie Cannon's Home Search Mobile APP!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Update on the Dallas Cowboy's Stadium & changes coming to Frisco!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
- Location is northwest corner of Dallas North Tollway and Warren Parkway.
- Development will include an indoor stadium, plaza, restaurants, Cowboys headquarters, retail, office buildings, and hotels.
- There will be 1.71 million square feet of space, including two hotels with 450 rooms.
- This is an optimal site because there is $4.5 million in retail within one square mile.
- An adjacent 250 acres has been sold to the development for a total of around 350 acres in the entire project.
- The Cowboys will be the signature tenant on the 350 acres.
- The sports facility portion is 20 acres and is comprised of an indoor stadium, outdoor fields, parking, and Cowboys offices.
- The City of Frisco is donating 91.645 acres plus $30 million. No increase in property or sales tax is required.
- Frisco ISD already had $30 million budgeted for the construction of a new stadium.
- FISD gets first right to the indoor stadium on Friday and Saturday nights.
- The Cowboys are responsible for 100% of the field maintenance.
- The stadium budget is $90 million and the stadium will be owned by the City of Frisco.
- The development is expected to pay Frisco up to $1.26 billion in cumulative taxes.
- Plans will be drawn up over the next 9-12 months and construction to begin August 2014.
- All overruns will be paid by Blue Star Development (Cowboys).
- The Cowboys want to be in their facility for 2016 training camp.
- Warren Parkway will be widened by two more lanes (inside lanes added).
- Lebanon Road is also expected to be widened by two more lanes (inside lanes added).
- Dallas Parkway (North Dallas Tollway service road) will be widened by one lane from Lebanon Road south to State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway.
Frisco - NEW PARK Locations approved for BMX & Skateboard Facilities
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Frisco's award winning Parks & Recreation Department made an announcement that may have gone under the radar for many. The City has endorsed the expansion of two undeveloped parks which will include a skateboard park & a bicycle motorcross (BMX) facility! Frisco's goal is to open these facilities in the next 12-14 months!
The proposed locations are below:
SKATEBOARD Park = Northeast Community Park
Park Type: Community Park
Nearest Major Intersection: Panther Creek Parkway & Coit Road
Acres: 75
BMX Facility = Northwest Community Park
Park Type: Community Park
Nearest Major Intersection: Panther Creek Parkway & Teel Parkway
Acres: 164.04
National Association of Realtor's Nationwide August Numbers (existing sales)
Friday, August 23, 2013
The National Association of REALTORs (NAR) just released their Existing Sales number for August 2013.
The graphic below certainly paints a rosier picture than the last few years... however, there is still justified growing concern over the long term trends - market & political uncertainties... interest rate concerns... lending practice changes coming in Jan... Fannie & Freddie' viability... increases in FHA costs & mortgage insurance... - The only constant in Real Estate is Change!
Have questions or wish to discuss what may be the right time for You & your Family? Considering what may work for your goals?
- feel free to give me a call - Christie Cannon 469-951-9588
Best Big-city Neighborhoods - Lakewood in Dallas - CNN Money Magazine
Monday, August 19, 2013
One of my favorite things about the Metroplex... if you want it, we got it!
Love the outdoors - the walking, the lake, bicycling; but don't want to give up the city - proximity to business districts, the arts, dining, the night-life? CNN & Money Magazine definitely got it right when they named Lakewood in Dallas in their top 10 Best Big City Neighborhoods.
Though one of the older neighborhoods in Dallas (& home to the 2nd oldest Golf Course/CC), the area remains both a sought after community to live and a destination for DFW. With such a diverse style (& age) of homes & buildings, sometimes just a simple drive or walk-thru neighborhoods is as much a treat as a day at White Rock Lake. From Charles Dilbeck & O'Neil Ford - to the Eberson designed iconic Lakewood Theater; touring this area is quite an education in mid-century & early modern Texas architecture. Home prices start solidly in the $500k's - there are a few that sneak in under, but prices look up from there much more than down.
While we may clog up your parking, when people drive out the 'burbs (and past 100's of acres of parks, shopping, & more along the way) just to experience your city's offerings; then you are doing it right!
Congrats to Lakewood!
Frisco, TX - Always Something Exciting Happening!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
There is always something exciting happening in Frisco - from Frisco's highly active real estate market, to its constant city improvements & awesome amenities, Frisco continues to amass accolades.
By now, everyone has likely heard about the amazing partnership between the world renowned Dallas Cowboys & Frisco ISD. The Christie Cannon Team was lucky to have our wonderfully experienced Buyer Specialist & Frisco-Guru, Kristi Reinertsen, attend the ribbon cutting.
This partnership will result in the development of the Cowboy's new training & corporate facilities; and will offer new opportunities for Frisco & Frisco ISD for multi-use event spaces & improved sports facilities. Both the Frisco EDC & the Frisco ISD offer some additional information!
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