Lara O'Keefe's Blog

Habitat for Humanity will be holding its annual "Taste of Collin County" Monday, February 23, 2009. This year the theme will be "Mardi Gras Madness", where guests may sample food from Collin County restaurants. It will be held at Downtown McKinney 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition to great food ...

There is a change coming to builders in the Dallas Ft. Worth area that Realtors and consumers should be aware of. The cities are now requiring that sprinkler systems be professionally engineered and inspected. That is good news for the new home buyers that the builders are working with the cities...

10 ways to conserve water and save you money! Turn the dial on your irrigation system from Automatic to Manuel. Even though you can water 2 times a week, you don't always need to. Step on your grass. If it springs back when you lift your foot - it doesn't need water Put a thick layer of mulch (2 ...

3805 White Summit 1 story, 1527 sq ft, 4699 plan 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered patio This former model home is a real gem at a great value! This home includes a ceramic tile in all wet areas, refrigerator, designer paint colors, and custom window treatments. The garage is oversized for lots of ex...

I just had to share this funny video! As adults, most of us have experienced a buzz from alcohol or even the occasional sedative used by dentists and surgeons. We understand that it's a temporary altered state and we will get back to normal one day. Well this funny little boy is high as a kite as...

The lessons we all learned in the playground as kids still apply today in our real estate lives. 1. Play nice with others. 2. Share. 3. Be polite and say please and thank you. 4. Do not use profanity. 5. Keep you voice at a reasonable volume. 6. Be respectful of others and follow the Golden Rule...

There's an old saying that you should always be gracious when on top. I think that it rings true in every aspect of our professional and personal lives (even Active Rain.) We all work hard and aspire to be successful. There are several keys to being a gracious winner: Act like you have been there...

There's an old adage in the real estate business:  "What are the three most important things in real estate?  Location, Location, Location!"  At D.R. Horton, we realize that many things are important to our homebuyers in addition to location.  For 30 years, our homes have been designed and built...

We should never take anything for granted! My husband Jay has just had rotator cuff surgery on his right arm and he happens to be right handed. He can no longer bathe, get dressed, drive, cook, work on the computer, or do anything else without some kind of assistance. Even brushing his teeth now ...

Lara O'Keefe | DR Horton Homes | lmokeefe@drhorton.com | 972.838.9156 3816 Spring Run, Melissa, TX Great family home in exemplary school district! 5BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $189,990 Year Built 2008 Sq Footage 2,796 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage...