Photos from Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker
Pool party in Stone Brooke Crossing hosted by Kim Daugherty & Laura Barron of RE/MAX Four Corners.Located in: Mc Kinney, TX
I'm happy to invite all local Active Rainers to the Grand Opening of our new real estate office in McKinney, TX.Learn more about our name and what we believe in - and why d + b real estate is different. Located in beautiful historic downtown McKinney, we are surrounded by the old, but we are bringing in the NEW!
The Grand Opening is a casual open house event - where you can come and go as it fits your schedule. However, you'll want to stop b1y to have a drink, some yummy food, perhaps see a strolling magician (fun for the kids!) or win a prize from one of the local vendors on the square!
As a thank you, we will have McKinney Photographer, Kym Jackson with Portraits by Kym available to take family portraits on sight. You'll recieve a free 8 x 10 as our way to say Thank You for your support in our new venture!
Come by and visit and say Hello to myself and fellow owner/agent Laura Barron and agents Kathy Carico, Cindy Harpole, Gene South and Keith Barron. See you on the Square!
207 E. Virginia, Suite 203
McKinney, TX 75069
At the NE corner of the Square, above Lavendar House Tea Room!
What are the taxes in McKinney?
Aren't they lower than Prosper?
Does Frisco have higher taxes than Allen?
Collin County Home Buyers: When shopping for homes in neighboring cities one important piece of information to know is the city TAX RATE. One of the first things a buyer should do at the start of the home buying process is get pre-qualified for a mortgage from a reputable lender.
The lender will crunch the numbers and spit out a loan amount that Mr. Buyer qualifies for. This estimate will probably include a monthly payment, broken down into the Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance = PITI!
So, let's say Mr. Buyer find a home he LOVES in McKinney, TX for $200,000. Mr. Buyer's WIFE, Mrs. Buyer, finds a house SHE loves in Prosper, TX for the same exact amount - $200,000. And then there's one they BOTH fall in love with in Allen, TX for you guessed it - $200,000. The Mr. & Mrs. look at each other and have discussion after discussion about what home to go with.
After all is said and done with and they can't make up their mind, they say - OK, which ever home will give us the LOWEST monthly payment is the home we'll go with. Well, we know that since all 3 homes have the same price, the Principal and Interest will be the same. We'll also assume that insurance in all 3 cities is equal. That leaves us with the TAXES. Here is how the 3 cities break down:
1. McKinney, TX tax rate = 2.431490.(Note: Each tax rate is per $100.00)
$200,000/$100 x 2.431490 = $4862.98 per year = $405.24 per month.
2. Prosper, TX tax rate = 2.518990
$200,000/$100 x 2.518990 = $5037.98 per year = $419.83 per month.
3. Allen, TX tax rate = 2.355300
$200,000/$100 x 2.355300 = $4710.60 per year = $392.55 per month.
Mr. and Mrs. Buyer look at the figures, and decide on the Allen, TX home!
Want to compare other Collin County cities and their tax rates? See the rates below:
*Some of these cities are located in 2 counties and in different school districts. Tax rates will depend on these factors.
My sweetie and I recently celebrated 8 *glorious* years of marriage. I couldn't remember if we were supposed to exchange paper or linen or bath mats or whatever for this year, so instead I begged kindly asked my hubby if we could try out a place I've been eyeing for several months weeks - Rick's Chophouse! Hey - beats eight babies, right? It is located down on the Square... as is every other place I frequent lately...next to Landon Winery.
We went on a Monday night, and even though Monday's aren't traditionally busy fine dining days, it had a fair amount of patrons. The atmosphere oozed romance! Everything was beautiful - from the rich wood floors to the original limestone wall, it was just the perfect place to celebrate a special event.
Given my recent obsession with fine dining TV shows (Gordon Ramsay and Top Chef!) I felt comfortable with the menu and the quality of the dishes they served. I was giddy over the Double-cut Pork Chop (stuffed with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Goat Cheese, Braised Cabbage, and Texas Peach Chutney). It was supposed to come with a Potato Cake, but given my South Beach Diet restrictions, the waiter graciously offered to substitute grilled mushrooms. To. Die. For.
I don't even care what my husband ate for dinner. I was in heaven.
But, for the sake of this blog post and review, I asked him. He ate the Cowboy: a Bone-In Ribeye, Loaded Baked Potato, Béarnaise with generous Onion Rings!
Sorry, poor lighting + Blackberry phone = bad photo quality
The waitstaff couldn't have been friendlier. The food couldn't have been cooked better. And I guess my company wasn't too shabby either (wink, wink to my hubby).
To top it all off we recieved a complimentary dessert - the Texas Pecan Pie with Whisky Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream. OK, so it wasn't on South Beach, but that went out the window - Hey - it was FREE! Who am I to be rude and turn it down?
(Sorry for poor photo quality again - it looks like my hubby has a floating head!)
My bottom line - GO CHECK IT OUT! Leave the kids at home and soak up every ounce of goodness this place has to offer!
The weather is warmer, trees are starting to bloom and real estate market activity is coming to life. Just how did the Collin County real estate market shake out for the February 2009? Here's a peek:
The number of sales are down across the board in double digits...more than 15% across the board. Average days on market, however, saw a decrease in all 4 cities compared to 2008. Plano was the only city of the four to show an increase in the average sales price.
What does this mean for home sellers? It's STILL important to price your home accordingly!! The first 2 weeks on the market are the most crucial. With fewer sales being reported, and more homes to choose from, your home needs to be the cream of the crop!
Although sales are down, DFW is doing GREAT! If you want more information about the Dallas or McKinney Real Estate market, go to www.TexasRealEstate.com. Each market is different - contact a REALTOR for information about YOUR area!
As always, remember, sellers have control of only TWO things:
Do you need a Collin County Realtor with an agressive international marketing strategy to get your home SOLD? Contact the Barron-Daugherty Team at d + b real estate today. Spring is almost here - call us for a NO-PRESSURE home market analysis today. 972-838-5394.
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d + b real estate specializes in Collin County Real Estate.You can count on exemplary customer service before,during & after the transaction!When you need a McKinney REALTOR (R), call 972-838-5394!
Who is Kim Daugherty?
I am the Broker/Owner of d + b real estate - McKinney's newest boutique real estate firm We are a customer service-driven company whose focus is on the family, because we ARE family. "Real Family. Real Estate." is not just the slogan, but it's how we run our business. We understand that purchasing a home is one of the largest investments most people will ever make, and we also understand that a move doesn't just affect mom or dad, but the entire family. That is why we are experts in the area schools, neighborhoods and community benefits that each city provides. In addition to serving families, we also provide home buying & selling services to the first time buyer, empty-nesters, relocations & everyone in between!
Before opening d + b real estate in December 2008, d (me - Kim Daugherty) and b (Laura Barron - my sister) partnered up as The Barron-Daugherty Team at RE/MAX.
I grew up in Carrollton, TX. After graduating from Newman Smith High School I went on to recieve my Bachelors Degree from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in business and speech communication courses. I then returned to the DFW area where I worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. I later married an incredible man, Kevin, moved to the Northern Virginia/DC area where Kevin was stationed in the Army and made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom when I gave birth to our first son. I didn't begin my real estate career until 2002 when I decided to go back to work part-time...just to "test out the waters" to see if real estate would be a good fit. As it turned out, I immediately saw this profession as one that offered the flexibility I was looking for. In 2003 our family made the move back to Texas and settled on McKinney as the place to raise our family. My sister, Laura Barron, had found that McKinney was the BEST place to live and raise a family. I began working for a large home builder and learned all about the new construction business. Knowing that I would eventually want to earn my Texas real estate license I made the decision to find a successful agent that I could work with as an assistant. It turns out this was the best decision I could have made...
A Successful Team hired me as their assistant in 2004 where I quickly learned what it takes to be a success in this business. I recieved my Texas license in January 2005 and immediately focused on working with buyers. I have made it my goal to make the home buying process as fun & stress-free as possible! I don't believe that the real estate business has to be boring and old-fashioned. Technology is so important to today's buyers and I'm making it a priority in my business to seek out the most effective resources for building my business and educating customers about McKinney Real Estate and Real Estate in Collin County.
In 2006 my sister, Laura Barron, joined our team as the Client Care Coordinator and Buyer's Agent. It wasn't long that we realized what a dynamic team we could make together. What better way to work than with your own family? In January 2008 we parted ways with our team and formed The Barron-Daugherty Team....
That leads us up to today! After learning from the "The Big Guys" (RE/MAX, KW, C21), we realized that it doesn't take a big name to make you a great agent. It takes dynamic marketing, unparalelled customer service and a true passion for your job to make you a success. We're proud to offer McKinney a new choice... d + b real estate!
Each Real Estate market is different. As a REALTOR, specializing in Collin County, I focus on the specific needs of home buyers & sellers in this market.
NEW HOMES: I have experience working with a home builder and can use this expertise when negotiating the best deal for buyers looking to purhase new construction.
FIRST TIME BUYERS & SELLERS: Newbies are put at ease when they work with me! I have created a step-by-step document that outlines each step of the home buying & selling process that is specific to the local market. Clients will know what to expect at every stage of the process. Knowledge is the best tool!
ALL buyers & sellers benefit from my list of Vendors that I have compiled from satisfied clients. Whether you are looking for a painter, HVAC technician, masonry contractor, lender, title company, handyman, babysitter or even the best place to get a slice of pizza in town, I have the answers!!
ALL buyers also benefit from the Dream Home finder. Stop searching through the big websites that turn up way too many homes that don't meet your specific criteria. I'll create a personalized home search website that meets YOUR criteria. Looking for a home with a kitchen bigger than 12 x 14? I can do that! Looking for a golf-course lot in a subdivision? I can do that! Looking for a historical home located within a designated historical district? I can do that too...Let me help you buy or sell your McKinney home!
I specialize in Collin County:
However, I also serve Dallas, Carrollton, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse, Rockwall, Rowlett, The Colony & Addison. I love the Dallas area and there is a perfect city for everyone!!
"Being first time home buyers, we didn't know what to expect and had many concerns. All of our concerns were put to rest after the first day of working with Kim. She had our best interests in mind through the entire process and helped us get exactly what were looking for and for less than we could have imagined. Kim was extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy and such a delight to work with. She made our buying experience enjoyable and trouble-free. I would recommend her and the Kraft team to anyone looking for a realtor." Kym and Brad Jackson
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