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Here is a picture of my dogs, Bailey and Baxter, after a long day of swimming at my parents house. I saw the picture of the dog sleeping on the bed which was hanging over the bed and thought that it offered nice symmetry. My mother was not nearly as pleased as I was with the results. She couldn'...

I think that you know my answer from the picture! Our first dog, Bailey, was sweet and quiet and adjusted well to crate training at night and when we were not home. We just had to do it for the first couple of "puppy brain" years. He was so good that we got a second "child." We picked Baxter bec...

WINNER Top 100 rank: 14Population: 107,500Compare McKinney to Top 10 Best Places With one of the oldest authentic downtowns in Texas, McKinney is unlike most of Dallas newly developed suburbs. But with new facilities and businesses finding their way to the city (established in 1848), McKinney an...

As Real Estate professionals, we all are aware to be careful of other people as well as some animals. Well, I was reminded by an experienced agent at lunch yesterday that we need to be on the look out for much smaller dangers. Please be extra careful in empty homes or new constuction. Any homes t...

I promise that this blog will not make you cry. It has a happy ending with two very spoiled Golden retriever buddies, Bailey & Baxter! Bailey was about 6 months when he out grew his crate (over night) and was trusted alone in the master bedroom while we were out. I had read all the puppy books an...

816 Setting Sun 2 story, 2796 sq ft 4 bedrooms(2 down), 3 baths gameroom, media room Located in the rolling hills of McKinney Greens, this new home has an impressive cathedral entry and formal dining room! It also offers granite countertops, undermount sink, ceramic tile in the entry, kitchen, b...

$3,000 Realtor Bonus! 2916 Golfview 1 story, 2045 sq ft 3 bedrooms, study, 2 baths Covered patio with golf course view! Located in the rolling hills of McKinney Greens. This home offers granite countertops, undermount sink, 42" ash custom cabinets, ceramic tile in the extended entry, kitchen, bre...

I spent my teenage years living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was an exciting and adventurous place to grow up! I would often go sailing with my dad off of the southern coast in a little town named Humacao. We had all kinds of adventures, but this was the most memorable... We set sail on our littl...

How to beat the heat in McKinney, Texas! Texas summers can feel like it's as hot as the surface of  the sun! We have found a way to combat this oppressive heat! A highly specialized, personal misting system.   Our two Golden Retrievers, Bailey and Baxter, are so glad that we built them their very...