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Energy Efficiency & Future Homes

Friday, January 31, 2014
by Christie Cannon

Anyone who reads my blog should know, we at the Christie Cannon Team love learning... as such we are huge fans of the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.  They recently released an excellent video offering many of the coming & available technologies with regard to energy efficiency in home design.   It is exciting to see the renewed interest in the importance of "passive" solar design....  I hope you learn & enjoy!

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Frisco Family Services Gala 2014!

Thursday, January 30, 2014
by Christie Cannon

Good food, good music, good times.... all for a Great Cause!

Save the Date - Saturday - April 26th - 6:30pm all for Frisco Family Services

More information can be found here... I hope to see you there!

Who is Frisco Family Services?

Frisco Family Services is a 501(C)(3) non-profit tax deductible organization who helps mebers of our communities who are facing hunger, homelessness and other urgent needs improve their quaility of life and achieve self-sufficiency.

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Interest Rate & Purchasing Power

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
by Christie Cannon

 

I know, I sound like a broken record.... but if you are borrowing money, interest rate is king!
The below graph does an excellent job of illustrating the effective relationship between interest rate & purchasing power based on monthly payment.

I know, I sound like a broken record.... but if you are borrowing money, interest rate is king!
The below graph does an excellent job of illustrating the effective relationship between interest rate & purchasing power based on monthly payment.

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Rising Interest Rate Predictions

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
by Christie Cannon

Everyone knows it is coming.... but no one really agrees on exactly when or where they may end up...

Recent surveys on major retail real estate websites already cite rising interest rate fears as buyer number one concern  (with low inventory closely behind).  Below is compiled some of the major real estate institutions predictions for 4th quarter 2014.

1.8 Interest Rate Projections 

An interesting point on these predictions is that the typically rosy prediction from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is significantly higher than Fannie & Freddie, and more inline with the traditionally conservative Mortgage Bankers Association.  Towards the tale end of last year, NAR actually predicted rates to be closer to 5.4%/5.5%.  

While rates have remained at historically low prices - and yes  we now scoff at our past excitement at refi-ing below 6.5%, - when it comes to a buyer's purchasing power, the relative effect of the interest rate is profound

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McKinney's Westridge ranked in top 50 in US!

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
by Christie Cannon

Nationally acclaimed John Burns Real Estate Consulting ranked the top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the US.  McKinney's own (and ever growing) Westridge ranked among the elite of this list. While TX accounted for a whopping 1/3 of the communities listed, Westridge was the only greater Dallas suburb to make the cut!  A renewed interest in large master-planned communities in our area has resulted from stronger buyer confidence, low pre-owned inventory, renewed investor confidence, & a new-home contruction boom.  With communities such as Celina's Light Farms & Frisco's own Phillips Creek Ranch.... perhaps 2014 will see more North TX communities making the grade.

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Happy New Years to All!

Thursday, January 2, 2014
by Christie Cannon

Wishing everyone a Happy Home & wonderful 2014!

- best wishes in the new year

Christie Cannon

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Christie Cannon on REAL TALK TEXAS radio show - Thank You

Friday, December 13, 2013
by Christie Cannon

A few months ago we had the pleasure of meeting & spending a morning with Steve Hakes on his KLIF Radio Show - REAL TALK TEXAS - Real Talk Real Experts.  

It is our understanding that Steve & his show is on a hiatus.  We, at the Christie Cannon Team, just wanted to say thank you, we hope all is well, & we look forward to hearing you on our radios soon!

Click here to hear Christie Cannon & Kevin Cannon on Real Talk Texas

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National Association of REALTORS - Existing Home Sales

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
by Christie Cannon

The NAR released their November numbers for existing home sales... (keep in mind, these numbers reflect October's Sales Reports)

 

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Real Estate (& Economy) Forecast...& a little potty humor - A&M Real Estate Center

Monday, December 9, 2013
by Christie Cannon

Looking for some good "Ipad reading"?   - The Texas A&M Real Estate Center - I've said it before.... when these guys speak on TX Real Estate, even the "experts" listen!  Great info for any one interested in TX growth, economy, & housing projections from nationally recognized gurus. 

Here is their 2014 Economic & House Forecast (presented on 10/16/2013) - be sure to check out page 25 to see the Projected Growth by County!

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McKinney, TX - The Year’s Most Searched ZIP Codes on REALTOR.com

Saturday, December 7, 2013
by Christie Cannon

Each year Realtor.com tracks the most searched zip codes in the nation... every year North TX commands a spot or two.  This year, Realtor.com's list of top 5 zip codes counts McKinney TX as number 2! 

Named by CNN's Money magazine in 2012 as a Best Place to Live in America (for the 3rd time), and the seat of government for Collin County... McKinney's popularity is no secret.  Lightly rolling terrain, mature trees, extensive green-spaces, parks, & the award winning Heard Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary certainly help make McKinney Unique by Nature.  

You can view the list full & article here. With all that McKinney has to offer, the city's recognition is very well deserved.

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