Mc Kinney, TX

The Garden Show is just around the corner on March 24 or March 25 this year!

This year's theme is Earth-Kind Gardening in Collin County. They will be focusing on education sessions with topics that address the interests and challenges of gardening in our North Texas area. They also will have sponsors and vendors who have products and services that will help you along the way!

Here some links with detailed info for this year's show:

The Garden Show 2012 Flyer - view, print or share this flyer with friends and neighbors.

The Garden Show Website - book mark this page as they may add vendors, sponsors and speakers.

I am going this year!!

Happy Gardening!!

I'm a huge fan of McKinney, Texas. Nestled in the rolling hills just north of Dallas, this vibrant community has so much to offer--great schools, plentiful shopping, dining, golf, entertainment, and easy access to the Metroplex.

According to the McKinney TX Website:

Just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, McKinney is a picturesque city with a small-town feel that is quite different from the Metroplex's urban sprawl. Our friendly charm, green spaces and comfortable pace belied the fact that McKinney, with a population of more than 133,500, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America.

The city also has a fair number of single family homes for lease. Rental prices range from about $1000 to over $5000 a month depending upon the size and location.

http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/12/06/mckinney-tx-homes-for-lease/

If you need more information or want to schedule a showing, contact us at 214-705-2470.

Photo: Copyright 2009 - Tom Branch

Originally posted at http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/12/06/mckinney-tx-homes-for-lease/

I answered an online question today. The writer was preparing to give a Texas property to his child and wanted to know if he should use a Quit Claim or Gift Deed.

While a Quit Claim Deed might get the property transferred, it will likely become problematic somewhere down the line when the child goes to sell the property. Texas title insurers usually will not accept a Quit Claim Deed. If the original owner cannot be found or has passed away, it can create title issues.

While I would suggest a Special Warranty Deed, it would be best to speak with a title company or attorney about this situation.

See our list of Dallas Fort Worth Title Companies.

Photo: Licensed from iStockPhoto

Originally posted at: http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/10/31/what-kind-of-deed-when-gifting-a-property/

The Retreat at Craig Ranch is a new, age-targeted community in McKinney, Texas. Open to residents of all ages, this elegant neighborhood of just 166 estate homes if mostly appealing to the discerning active adult homebuyer. The Retreat is one portion of the larger, master-planned golf course community known as Craig Ranch.

Craig Ranch is a unique community built around a convenient town center and featuring a beautiful golf course, green spaces, wide walkways and narrow streets. There is even a convenient vintage trolley bus offering residents rides to wherever they want to go within the community.

The clubhouse at Craig Ranch is a spacious two-story facility offering exclusive amenities for residents of The Retreat. There are social gathering places, a fitness center, billiard room, hobby room, outdoor swimming pool and a playground. Homeowners at The Retreat also have access to all amenities within Craig Ranch including the Cooper Fitness Center & Spa, a hospital, sports fields for soccer and softball plus miles of nature trails. The town center also offers numerous shops and restaurants all within easy reach for residents of this exciting Texas golf course community.

The TPC Craig Ranch Golf Course was designed by Tom Weiskoph and features challenging play for golfers of all levels. The 18-hole, par-72 course boasts beautiful wooded views and water features throughout. Golfers can get in a lot of practice at the dual-ended driving range, putting green and short game practice area. Membership to this magnificent golf course is exclusive to residents of the communities within Craig Ranch.

The homes at The Retreat at Craig Ranch are all condominium style, single-family homes sized from just over 1,700 to nearly 2,500 square feet. The homes are all Energy-Star certified and offer luxury touches such as raised maple cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile baths and hardwood floors in the family room, kitchen and entryway. Prices range from the low $200’s to the high $200’s.

While not enjoying the amenities within the Craig Ranch Texas community, residents can spend time exploring the various attractions in surrounding Texas towns. McKinney itself offers fabulous shopping with numerous malls including the popular Allen Premium Outlet Mall just a short drive from Craig Ranch. Golfers will appreciate the 25 courses within a 20 minute radius of the community. Other area attractions include museums, art galleries, wildlife sanctuaries and more. The excitement of Dallas and Fort Worth are just a short drive away making for a perfect daytrip or weekend getaway.

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