Here in Frisco my youngest son attends Gunstream elementary school. There is a special teacher there named Julie frame who teaches computers. I also remember her from when my 15 yr old played rec league soccer - she was one of those active moms that alway helped out in many different ways. Recently though she has been fighting a fight that no one should have to endure - battling against cancer. Please read the story published today in the Dallas Morning News - and this holiday season above all else remember to appreciate all that you have been given - both good and bad, and pray for Julies recovery.
This mornings Dallas Morning News had a big below the fold headline - "Mortgage deduction in cross hairs". How in the world are they still thinking about eliminating this important facet of home ownership??? It seems that every time we turn around there is a new story out there that pours cold water on the housing market! There are many many ways to lower the deficit without taking away this valuable benefit of home ownership! In fact taking away this benefit will hurt the housing market in many ways and cause more of an economic slowdown! What are they thinking in DC??? I've been an avid reader of blogs here on Active rain an have yet to see anyone talking about this - is it because most feel that this couldn't/wouldn't happen? Is it because we are so worn out from the recent political season and have lost the fight spirit???
People we have to get on the horn and contact our representatives and make sure they know that messing with the Mortgage interest deduction is un acceptable!
Contact your rep this week!!!
The intersection at Legacy Drive and Preston rd in Plano has always been very busy. Originally Preston rd was split apart as it approached Legacy Dr for future overpass construction. Well, that never happened. Now the city has set up this fabulous plan to make left hand turns from Legacy onto Preston. Actually - you have to turn right in order to turn left! As I see it, turns from Preston onto Legacy do not change, and for right hand turns from Legacy to Preston you can simply turn right. Make sense? Below is the official statement from the city...
(By the end of this week), the Median Left Turn at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Preston Road will be operational. Since many of you drive this area and a Median Left Turn has never been done before in Texas, please be alert when approaching this intersection. Left-turns from Legacy Drive onto Preston Road will no longer be permitted. Below (above) is an illustration, a link to a video and basic navigation tips to prepare you for this change:
•1 To make a left turn from Legacy Drive onto Preston Road, get in the right lane and turn right.
•2 After turning right, merge left into the turn pocket. It's similar to a U-turn movement.
•3 Follow the pavement markings and signal lights. The signal lights are carefully synchronized to improve traffic flow and ensure driver safety.
View a video demonstration and learn more about the Median Left Turn at http://www.plano.gov/Pages/turn.aspx.
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Looking for the best fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend? Frisco Texas is the place to be! Pizza Hut Park is home to all the excitiment! Last year around 30,000 people came out for the fun - this year there could be even more!
There will be childrens games including "Euro Bungees". a rock climbing wall, mini train ride, if you're into soccer you can see FC Dallas vs Kansas City Wizards!
Taste Of Frisco will have several area restaurants serving popular menu items
Hometown Heros exhibit will be showcasing the Fire and Police dept and all the super cool gadgets they have to use to help keep us safer!
Fireworks will likely start around 9:45. Parking is always difficult and traffic exiting the area after the display can be trying on the patience as well, even though the city is taking special steps to direct traffic afterwards. Personally I recomment parking further away and walking over to the area. Bring your bug spray and a lawn chair and kick back - relax, enjoy yourself!
Hot off the presses!
The House and Senate have passed a bill that extends the closing date requirement for contracts eligible for the First time or Existing owners Tax Credit. There will be no lapse in eligibility from yesterday June 30 - the previous final date - and whenever the President signs the bill into law. The extension now goes to September 30. If you are working a short sale or some other complex transaction that is taking forever - this should help! One thing to keep in mind - Sept 30 will be here sooner than you think - and many short sales still may not be complete! Listing agents for these short sales - make the most out of this time and push the lender to get the job done!!!
http://www.dnj.com/article/20100701/NEWS01/100701008
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