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Real Estate (& Economy) Forecast...& a little potty humor - A&M Real Estate Center

Monday, December 9, 2013
by Christie Cannon

Looking for some good "Ipad reading"?   - The Texas A&M Real Estate Center - I've said it before.... when these guys speak on TX Real Estate, even the "experts" listen!  Great info for any one interested in TX growth, economy, & housing projections from nationally recognized gurus. 

Here is their 2014 Economic & House Forecast (presented on 10/16/2013) - be sure to check out page 25 to see the Projected Growth by County!

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Interesting Frisco TX Growth Update!

Friday, December 6, 2013
by Christie Cannon

I remember when Frisco, TX was the place people went bird hunting.  It was a few small communities and a hodge-podge of ranches; one famous and a few infamous.....  When I moved here from Plano the population was around 28,000 - when the EDC was formed the population was about 6,000!

Everyone knows Frisco's growth has been record breaking, but is our potential fully realized?  

Having attended a development round-table earlier this week, I am delighted to share a few "Frisco Facts," of which I was reminded or only just learned:

  • Frisco ISD has remained the fastest growing in TX (and in the top of the nation) for 12 consecutive years
  • Frisco ISD has more Exemplary Rated Schools than any district in TX
  • Frisco ISD is about 68% built-out (between development, parks, etc)
  • The city of Frisco is approximately 50% built-out
  • 3 land owners retain the majority of the undeveloped land (over 60%)
  • Frisco boasts appox 1,400-acres of developed park land & 56 miles of hike & bike trails (& growing)
  • Frisco owns approx 750 undeveloped park lands
  • Stonebrook Parkway... will not be opening as quick as most believed - between crossing a Flood Plain & Rail Road, we are looking less at months & more towards years
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Way to Go Frisco - Frisco TX & McKinney TX - Best Mid-Sized Cities in the Nation!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013
by Christie Cannon

Congratulations to both Frisco & McKinney!  Seems the rest of the nation is learning what we already know...

Movoto.com conducted a recent study of the top 100 Mid-Sized cities based upon Cost of Living, Unemployment Rate, Median Income, Crime Rating, School Quality, & Number of Homes for Sale per Capita.

The Top Ten:

  1. Frisco, TX
  2. McKinney, TX
  3. Cary, NC
  4. Pembroke Pines, FL
  5. Cape Coral, FL
  6. Cedar Rapids, IA
  7. Overland Park, KS
  8. Sioux Falls, SD
  9. Naperville, IL
  10. Olathe, KS

How did the competition stack up? - view the article here

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

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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.
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Frisco - NEW PARK Locations approved for BMX & Skateboard Facilities

Tuesday, August 27, 2013
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

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Frisco, TX - Always Something Exciting Happening!

Saturday, August 17, 2013
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!

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Numbers! Numbers! Numbers!

Saturday, August 17, 2013
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

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D Magazine - Best Real Estate Agents 2013 - Thank You

Saturday, August 17, 2013
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.

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2013 Real Estate is Booming - so, Why the Confidence?

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
by Christie Cannon

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New Communities in Frisco TX - Simply WOW!

Saturday, February 16, 2013
by Christie Cannon

Some Grand Openings have occurred; some have yet to happen, but one thing is for sure... these new communities and builders are selling new homes at an unprecedented pace!

Phillips Creek Ranch in West Frisco - New Homes by Highland, Huntington, KHovnanian, Belclaire, Darling, Drees, Shaddock, Lionsgate, & Standard Pacific.  - 547 Homes sites in Phase 1 - pricing from $300K - $1-million.  So much to choose from - for a sample of homes click here!

Lawler Park in East Frisco - What an amazing location for this boutique style community! New homes by Highland & Darling! - This whole community only has 344 lots & they will NOT last! - For a sample of available homes click here!

Have Questions about these great communities or any others?  Please feel free to give me a call! Christie Cannon - 469-951-9588

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