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Monday, November 28, 2011

Frisco Square Christmas in the Square 2011

Frisco Square Christmas in the Square 2011


Frisco Square Development invites you to a Christmas in the Square media night, Tuesday, November 29, 2010 from 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Frisco Square Development and the City of Frisco will turn on all the holiday lights at once, “statically,” for this hour to enable the media a unique opportunity to capture the square in all its holiday beauty.

Christmas in the Square is a dazzling, choreographed holiday lights and music extravaganza, designed by Illumimax LLC, which is heralded as the 3rd largest event in North Texas. Visitors can drive or stroll through and enjoy the shops, restaurants, and holiday display around the square.  Most activities are free and aimed to please children and young families.

Christmas in the Square draws over than 500,000 visitors annually. Families, friends and holiday guests from through-out north Texas, the D/FW Metroplex and southern Oklahoma came and enjoyed the spectacular show. Lights! Music! Snow! Holiday lights and music choreographed by Frisco’s own Jeff Trykoski (Illumimax LLC). With over 175,000 lights, 11.5 miles of wiring and 8 miles of extension cords.

On December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th enjoy nightly favorites such as the Spring Creek Railroad Club’s model train display, horse drawn carriages sponsored by Collin Bank and iBuildSocial, Humvee rides provided by Operation Once in a Lifetime, and popular Trackless Train, visits with Santa, Scallywags Pirate ship concession stand and more. Special one night events include the Saturday, December 10th Parachuting Santa and his elves, sponsored by Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, plus a special surprise event,  also returning December 17th is the 3 lane inner-tubing snow slide, hot air balloon glow, and more. Don’t miss your opportunity to ice skate outdoors daily during these holiday festivities.

For more information visit the website - http://www.friscosquare.com/CITS
Calendar of events
THURSDAY, DEC 1, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
FRIDAY, DEC 2, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
SATURDAY, DEC 3, 2011  (5:00 – 9:00 PM)
  • Merry Main Street presented by the City of Frisco
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
THURSDAY, DEC 8, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
FRIDAY, DEC 9, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Trackless Train ($2 per person)
  • Dusty Bottoms
  • Family Fun
  • Santa Claus
  • Train Display provided by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
  • Humvee Rides provided by Operation Once In A Lifetime
SATURDAY, DEC 10, 2011 (5 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Trackless Train ($2 per person)
  • Parachuting Santa (One time Special Event at 5:15pm) sponsored by Babes Chicken Dinner House
  • Surprise Special Event
  • Dusty Bottoms
  • Family Fun
  • Santa Claus
  • Train Display provided by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
  • Humvee Rides provided by Operation Once In A Lifetime
SUNDAY, DEC 11, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
THURSDAY, DEC 15, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
FRIDAY, DEC 16, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Trackless Train ($2 per person)
  • Dusty Bottoms
  • Family Fun
  • Santa Claus
  • Train Display provided by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
  • Humvee Rides provided by Operation Once In A Lifetime
SATURDAY, DEC 17,  2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Trackless Train ($2 per person)
  • Dusty Bottoms
  • Family Fun
  • Santa Claus
  • Train Display provided by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club
  • Three Lane Inner-Tubing Snow Slide
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
  • Humvee Rides provided by Operation Once In A Lifetime
SUNDAY, DEC 18, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
THURSDAY, DEC 22, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
FRIDAY, DEC 23, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
SATURDAY, DEC 24, 2011 (6 – 10 PM)
  • North Star Carriage Rides ($6 per person)
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice
MONDAY, DEC 31, 2011 (6 – 7 PM)
  • New Year's Eve Skating Spectacular presented by The Stars Figure Skating Club
  • Scallywags Pirate Ship Holiday Treats - Serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Packaged Cookies, & Shaved Ice

This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

October 2011 Market Comparison of Frisco against neighboring cities.

October 2011 Market Comparison of Frisco against neighboring cities.

Oct. 2011 Frisco Plano McKinney Allen Prosper
Number of Listings 285 280 233 106 65
Average Price $283,487 $273,194 $217,051 $214,270 $320,619
Months Inventory 3.7 4.3 4.1 3.3 6.8
% Sales to List Price 97%
96% 97% 96% 96%
Average Days on Market 68 60 83 74 108
Average Price Per Sq. Foot $93 $95 $83 $87 $93
* Data from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. NTREIS. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.


  • Homes are selling for between 96% - 97% of their listing price, so agents are doing their market research and sellers are listening to their advise.
  • Average DOM is good for Frisco and the surrounding cities so now is a great time for buyers to take advantage of the LOW interest rates!
  • Frisco TX schools have EXEMPLARY ratings which makes it an attractive choice amongst surrounding cities.

This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Hills of Kingswood

The Hills of Kingswood
The Hills of Kingswood is a sprawling 333 acre master-planned community nestled in the heart of West Frisco. With up to 60-ft. elevation changes, and surrounded by Lake Lewisville Park on three sides, you might forget The Hills of Kingswood is only five minutes from the thriving business corridors of Frisco, and ten minutes from many of the areas biggest attractions.

The Hills of Kingswood realizes a new vision of classic luxury and stands alone in North Texas. This luxury, gated neighborhood will balance its size and generosity with true amenities. The community concierge service, for example, offers a uniqe, best-of-class luxury that will help out with the essentials for families at The Hills of Kingswood. For a simpler, more effortless way of life.



Their are four distinctive homesites within The Hills of Kingswood:

Chateaus of Kingswood
Chateau homesites are designed to provide homeowners with privacy and scenic views of the surrounding hillsides. These beautiful homesites are approximately 70 feet wide and between 125 and 130 feet in depth and average approximately 10,250 square feet in size.
Home minimum square footage on a Chateau homesite is 2,800 square feet, and every home design is reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee to ensure adherence to architectural harmony and the highest standards.

Manors of Kingswood
Only 13 fortunate homeowners will have the opportunity to build their home on a Manor homesite. With views of the surrounding natural beauty, these magnificent homesites are an average of 13,500 square feet. Most Manor homesites are approximately 90 feet wide by 130 feet deep.
3,500 square feet, and every home design is reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee to ensure adherence to architectural harmony and the highest standards.

Mansion of Kingswood
The Mansion homesites are among the most beautiful in The Hills of Kingswood. Many are located on curved streets, which provide expansive views of the rolling terrain. Homeowners can choose from an excellent selection of Mansion homesites that adjoin a wooded greenbelt for the ultimate in privacy and natural beauty.
These exquisite homesites average approximately 20,550 square feet. With an average size of approximately 125 feet wide by 150 feet deep, these homesites will gracefully accommodate the mansion of your dreams.
Home minimum square footage on Mansion homesites is 4,200 square feet, and every home design is reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee to ensure adherence to architectural harmony and the highest standards.

Estates of Kingswood
The crème-de-la-crème of The Hills of Kingswood are the Estate homesites. With a typical size of approximately 150 feet wide by 250 feet deep, these unparalleled homesites average more than 39,500 square feet in size. Each of these homesites truly is an estate unto itself.
As significant as the size are the unique attributes of each individual homesite. Offering intriguing topography unlike any other community in Frisco, these homesites are heavily wooded with towering native trees. Because most of these homesites adjoin the Corps of Engineers property that surrounds Lake Lewisville, homeowners enjoy exceptional privacy and protected views.
Home minimum square footage on an Estate homesite is 5,500 square feet, and every home design is reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee to ensure adherence to architectural harmony and the highest standards.

Community Amenities:
Gated, Private Community
Greenbelts and Creek
Hike & Bike Trails
Surrounded by Lake Lewisville Park

Schools:
Lewisville ISD
Hicks Elementary * Exemplary
Griffin Middle
The Colony High School

Parks/Recreation: 
Lake Lewisville Park
Stewart Creek Park



This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Frisco Community Parade

The Frisco Community Parade


The Frisco Community Parade will make its journey down historic Main Street on November 12th at 11am. Be part of one of Frisco's greatest traditions and celebrate our military veterans. 


For More Information goto : FriscoParade.com

This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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Monday, November 7, 2011

2011 Year To Date Market Comparison of Frisco against neighboring cities.

2011 Year To Date Market Comparison of Frisco against neighboring cities.

2011 Year To Date Frisco Plano McKinney Allen Addison/Far North Dallas
Number of Listings 3,961 4212 2739 1462 2054
Average List Price $299,532 $273,289 $226,612 $253,469 $287,455
Average Sold Price $282,486 $267,676 $221,768 $247,776 $278,758
% Sales to List Price 95%
98% 98% 98% 97%
Average Days on Market 75 75 82 74 91
Average Price Per Sq. Foot $94 $80 $75 $80 $-
* Data from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. NTREIS. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.


  • Homes are selling for between 95% - 98% of their listing price, so agents are doing their market research and sellers are listening to their advise.
  • Average DOM is good for Frisco and the surrounding cities so now is a great time for buyers to take advantage of the LOW interest rates!
  • Frisco TX schools have EXEMPLARY ratings which makes it an attractive choice amongst surrounding cities.

This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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A Quick Tour Of Grayhawk Community In Frisco Texas

A Quick Tour Of Grayhawk Community In Frisco Texas
Grayhawk is master planned community in Frisco, Texas. It is located 30 minutes north of downtown Dallas.
Grayhawk Frisco stretches over 100 acres of scenic, naturally sculpted open spaces with walking trails spread throughout the Grayhawk neighborhood. A large pond with fountains is the centerpiece of our great community.
Everyday you will see residents walking their dogs, feeding the ducks or enjoying walk, jog, or bike ride.. Gazebos are located along the many miles of winding trails throughout Grayhawk providing a shaded place to relax.
Grayhawk features two community swimming pools that are available to Grayhawk residents who wish to take an inviting dip in the pool to cool off on a hot summer's day.


Home prices within Grayhawk start at approximately $175,000 & go up to around $400,000.
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Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
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Friday, November 4, 2011

The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival

The 6th Annual Celina Balloon Festival
November 4th and 5th at Old Celina Park!





Mark your calendars for this weekend, come see the balloons and have some fun with your family. Gates open at 7am on Saturday 5ht November 2011.
General admission is only $5/person (5 and under free).

Hot Air Balloons (Come early on Saturday so you don't miss the launch -- weather permitting!)
  • Magical Balloon Glow
  • Local Live Music featuring talent from all over the metroplex
  • Kite Exhibition
  • Tasty food treats
  • Arts & Crafts booths
  • Helicopter Rides
  • Classic Car Show
  • Pet Adoptions
  • Petting Zoo
  • Local businesses
  • Kids Area with Rides, Giant Inflatables and More!
  • Spectacular Laser Light Show


This blog post is provided to you by Your Frisco Realtor® of NickWaltonRealtor.com
Providing Real Estate services for the cites of Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prospre, Celina & North Dallas.


Nick Walton, REALTOR®, GRI, e-PRO
Mi Casa Es Su Casa International Properties
Global Reach - Local Knowledge
Cell / TXT 469-556-2393
Broker: JP & Associates REALTORS®
6136 Frisco Square Blvd suite 400,
Frisco, TX 75034
www.NickWaltonRealtor.com


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