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Update on the Dallas Cowboy's Stadium & changes coming to Frisco!

by Christie Cannon
  • 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

by Christie Cannon

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

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

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!

by Christie Cannon

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!

Numbers! Numbers! Numbers!

by Christie Cannon

What do they all mean?... for anyone not yet acquainted with The Real Estate Center of Texas A&M; they do an amazing job of  making complex assessments easy to understand.

We never miss an opportunity to see what these nationally recognized experts have to say.... & one thing they continue to repeat is Growth, Growth, Growth.

Their June Real Estate Outlook (presented to the Dallas-Fort Worth IFMA is available here!

Stay tuned or give me a call to see how we look locally!

- Christie Cannon - 469-951-9588

D Magazine - Best Real Estate Agents 2013 - Thank You

by Christie Cannon

Christie Cannon was once again chosen by D Magazine for their Best Real Estate Agent list in 2013.  Christie Cannon & Kevin Cannon were also chosen as a  D Magazine Top Residential Real Estate Producers.

We would also like to congratulate  Sandy Stewart - Lead Buyers Agent for the Christie Cannon Team, who was also again chosen for this prestigious award!

We owe a special "thank you" to the Real Estate Community for their recognition & most importantly, to our clients We appreciated your support & confidence!

Christie Cannon's D Magazine article can be viewed here at D Magazine.

Congratulations SANDY STEWART - a Five Star Professional

by Christie Cannon

The Christie Cannon Team just wanted to say THANK YOU & Congratulations to Sandy Stewart, our lead buyer's agent, for being recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a 5-Star Professional!

Sandy joins Christie Cannon & Kevin Cannon, 2nd year recipients, as real estate professionals recognized for the quality service & care they provide.  Honorees are selected by 5-Star Professionals based on independent research and featured by Texas Monthly Magazine.

Home Appreciation by State!

by Christie Cannon

Affordability in Perspective.... Interest Rates - Then v/s Now

by Christie Cannon

* Provided by Keller Williams International "Vision 2013" Speech

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