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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Last week, I blogged about the New Years Day art walk in Addison, around the Addison Circle area. The art installations I covered in that post were part of the carefully planned route that our docent suggested we see. However, there were a few additional stops not on the original plan that we passed. And here they are:          Tucked into a corner in Bosque Park, this well cover is inscribed with information on a freed slave who owned land nearby.  Keller Springs Road in the north of Addison is named for him.This mural, depicting scenes from Addison's past and present, is on the side of one of the (many) Amli apartment buildings, around the corner from the ravens sculpture we saw on the tour.If you have an interest in art in any city, our guide recommended this app:It provides a map an...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Addison Pacesetters Learn About Addison's Management Analyst. Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. on Belt Line Road and learn about the Town of Addison. This month, Chelsea Gonzalez, a Management Analyst, spoke to us. Here are some tidbits from her discussion and the Q & A session that followed: Chelsea is originally from Florida. She graduated from Southeast University in Florida and got her MA in Public Adminsitration at the University of North Texas. She worked in the City Manager's office in Kennedale before coming to Addison. She is a generalist in Management Analysis and is responsible for analyzing street repairs, airport roofs, and employee benefits. Purchases under $50,000 go through a sealed bid p...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Don't Replace Those Smoke Detector Batteries! If you live in Addison, Texas, the Addison Firemen will replace those batteries for you, and at no charge. There are so many amenities provided by the Town of Addison, like the first class Addison Athletic Club, the superior "can do" attitude of the town employees, and the Addison events (Kaboom Town, Taste Addison, Oktoberfest to name a few), but if you want just one more, here it is: Addison's Fire Department annual smoke detector battery replacement program. To participate in this annual event, call the fire department at 972-450-7228 to schedule a day and time in October. You must be home during the visit by the firefighters. Keep in mind, though, that 911 emergencies may cause a need to reschedule your appointment. This is a FREE servic...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(HomeSmart Stars)
Addison Semi-Annual Community Garage Sale: October 5, 2013. It's almost time for my favorite Addison event: the community garage sale! If you're an Addison resident and would like to sell your "stuff" at this event, call 972-450-2884 (and pay the $20 fee). You have to provide proof of residency. Sign up soon, because the event is usually sold out! Under the big tent in the Sam's Club parking lot is where you will find hundreds of shoppers making purchases and finding bargains from dozens of Addison residents selling their unwanted items.  Although the event officially opens at 8:00 am to the public, savvy shoppers arrive at dawn when the locals set up and unload their boxes and trunks.  Addison, Texas residents can also recycle old computers and peripheral devices in the parking lot.  H...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Home Sales in the Grand Addison subdivision in Addison, Texas have been brisk in 2012, with 10 houses sold. The houses sold were built between the years 1993 and 1996, and the average sales price for a house in the Grand Addison subdivision was $255,682. Click here for the full report. Addison Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.  
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By Sharon Parisi, Dallas Homes
(United Real Estate Dallas )
Fall Fly Days is this weekend at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison.  The event coincides with the Pontiac Southern Nationals Car Show.  Attending this event is always nostalgic for me, as my dad was a WWII Navy Pilot.  The Cavanaugh Museum was always on his list of places to visit when he was in Dallas. Dad was stationed in the Pacific and flew TBM Avengers.  I will always remember how excited he was to the the Avenger at the Cavanaugh Museum. Warbird Rides will be available for a fee.  Visitors are also invited to take cockpit tours of some of the aircraft. For Fall Fly Days details and a complete schedule of events contact the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. Cavanaugh Flight Museum Fall Fly Days and Car show 4572 Claire Chennault Addison, TX 75201 Saturday and Sunday September 7-8 10:0...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(HomeSmart Stars)
Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: August 2013  Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 50 (up from 40 last month). Currently for sale, there are: 21 single family homes (4 are in option). 1 half-duplex. 7 condos (1 in option).            21 townhomes (4 in option). There are also 3 residential lots for sale. 30 homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. The average number of days on the market for the “active” status homes is 67 days, as of the end of the month, down from 91 days last month. New listings in August 21 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in August 2013 (down from 25 the previous month). Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         Aventura...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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You've heard of the "dog days of summer" but now the Town of Addison is putting a twist on the phrase. The outdoor pool at the Addison Athletic Club is scheduled to close (for humans) on Labor Day.  However, the annual doggy splash day will be held on Saturday morning, September 7th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you are an Addison resident with a membership card to the AAC (one-time $10 fee for as long as you live in town), come out and support the dogs! All participating dogs must have a current rabies tag or proof of vaccination. The fee is $5 per dog. Humans will not be allowed to swim.  
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Make a Splash in Addison's Outdoor Pool Hot fun in the summertime? Cool off at the Addison Athletic Club in the outdoor pool. The pool, as well as the Addison Athletic Club, is open to all Addison residents . You must provide proof of residency (apply inside the AAC and pay the one-time $10 fee). The pool is open daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, operating on the following schedule: Outdoor Pool Hours of OperationMonday - Friday        4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Saturday                10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday                    1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Labor day               12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There are locker rooms. Chairs are provided. Bring your own towels. And plan to have fun! This post is part of the Active Rain Summer Video Challenge, Show Us Your Local & Bring in the Juice.
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Addison's Vitruvian Park - A Fun Place to Live, Work, Stay & Play. If you spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer, you'll love hanging out in Vitruvian Park in Addison, Texas. The 100+ acres between Marsh Lane, Spring Valley and Brookhaven Community College is being developed by UDR as a mixed use community. Vitruvian Way (formerly BrookhavenClub Drive) bisects the development. Below the apartment living spaces you'll find retail, restaurants and service businesses and the HUGE park in the area is a blank canvas for fun. There are jogging trails and volleyball courts for exercise, benches and shade for relaxing and watching the world go by, as well as waterfalls and an ampitheater. The park is pet friendly, so you'll likely see people there with their puppies.   View Larger Map C...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Home Sales in the Midway Meadows subdivision in Addison, Texas have been brisk in 2012, with 8 houses sold. The houses sold were built between the years 1980 and 1987, and the average sales price for a house in the Midway Meadows subdivision was $231,188. Click here for the full report. Addison Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.  
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Sex in the Garden: Brought to You By the Addison Arbor Foundation If you live in Addison, Texas, you probably know about some of the wonderful amenities offered to the residents. There is one amenity that may have escaped your notice: the community garden. The 40+ garden plots are located on the Addison Athletic Club property, on the southwest corner of the parking lot, on the way to the  outdoor pool. Standard plots are 4' x 20' x 16" and raised plots are 4' x 12' x 30". Organic methods of gardening are strongly encouraged. It is suggested that 20% of the produce be donated to designated organizations. Participation is open to Town of Addison residents, but there is a waiting list. If you are interested in gardening in the Addison Community Garden, you can download the Adopt-a-Plot and...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Home Sales in the Oaks North subdivision in Addison, Texas have been brisk in 2012, with 5 houses sold. The houses sold were built between the years 1980 and 1984, and the average sales price for a house in the Oaks North subdivision was $337,760. Click here for the full report. Addison Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.  
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Home Sales in the Waterford subdivision in Addison, Texas have been brisk in 2012, with 17 houses sold. The houses sold were built between the years 1991 and 1993, and the average sales price for a house in the Waterford subdivision was $308,865. Click here for the full report. Addison Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes information, automatically emailed to you.  
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(HomeSmart Stars)
Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. on Belt Line Road and learn about the Town of Addison. This month, we had two presentations at the monthly gathering. First up was Carrie Rice and Levi, followed by Neil Gayden from the Health Department. Communications and Marketing Director Carrie Rice introduced the new CodeRED emergency notification system that will replace the Reverse 911 alert system. If you are currently signed up for the Reverse911 system, you will have to re-register for CodeRED.  It is a geo-targeted system that provides the most current, up-to-date weather alerts or other emergency notifications (including West Nile spraying) and more. Be on the lookout in the mail, through social media, and in...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Addison Eateries To Participate in Restaurant Week, 2013 Each summer, Dallas area restaurants participate in a fund raiser for the North Texas Food Bank.  The establishments offer special three-course, fixed price dinners.  This year, several Addison restaurants are opening their doors to this event. Restaurants participating in this year's Restaurant Week in Addison include: Participating Weeks: 1 =Aug 12-18 , 2 = Aug 12-25 , 3 = Aug 12 – Sep 2 | = Central Market 4th Course | = Preview | = Specialty Cocktail | = $45 Dinner (all others $35 per person)   III Forks 17776 Dallas Pkwy Dallas 972.267.1776 Website Reservations Menu Arthur’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 15175 Quorum Dr. Addison 972.385.0800 Website   Menu Canary by Gorji Mediterranean Steak & Seafood 5100 Belt Line Rd. #402 Dallas 9...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
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Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: July 2013   Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas   The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 50 (up from 40 last month). Currently for sale, there are:   22 single family homes (2 are in option). 3 half-duplexes. 19 condos (3 in option).          6 townhomes (2 in option). There are also 2 residential lots for sale. 25 homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. The average number of days on the market for the “active” status homes is 91 days, as of the end of the month, up from 89 days last month.   New listings in July   Twenty five homes came on the market in Addison, TX in July 2013 (up from 17 the previous month).   Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS      ...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(HomeSmart Stars)
Real Estate Market Report for Addison, Texas: June 2013 Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 40 (down from 45 last month). Currently for sale, there are: 14 single family homes. 1 half-duplex. 14 condos (3 in option). 11 townhomes (1 in option). There are also 2 residential lots for sale. 23 homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. The average number of days on the market for the “active” status homes is 89 days, as of the end of the month, up from 88 days last month. New listings in June 17 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in June 2013 (the same as the previous month). Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         Aventura Addison Circle 2/2/2 1735 $215,000 ...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
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There is a special government Home Renovation Loan Program with Addison TX FHA 203K Loans.  Many are not aware of a special government loan program that is actually a part of FHA (Federal Housing Administration- a department within HUD). A home buyer or existing home owner can remodel or update their home without having a higher cost second lien thanks to this special FHA loan program. "Luxury items" such as a hot tub or a swimming pool are not allowed with this FHA loan program. You can repaint, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, replace appliances and flooring, add wallpaper, or even add a room to an existing structure (which will increase the value of your home because of more square footage). The biggest advantage with this government loan program is that instead of having...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Addison Texas Home Sales were up 20% in June 2013 over the same month last year with 187 homes selling this month! So far this year, overall home sales were at 933 homes sold, a 32% change from this time last year. New Addison Texas Real Estate listings changed 10% for the same period last year with 230 homes listed this month. So far this year, ovferall home listings underwent a 6% change with 1,341 homes listed. Current listings pending sale this month underwent a change of 6%, with 158 homes contracted. All listings under contract for the year to date experienced a change of 33.5%, with 1,055 homes under contract for this month. Click here for the full report.. Addison Texas Real Estate Reports Register online for monthly updates on your city and neighborhood homes, automatically ema...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(HomeSmart Stars)
Whole Foods Market Opening in Addison, Texas. We had a sneak peek of the new Whole Foods that's opening at the corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Belt Line Road on July 16th, 2013. The town welcomed the grocery by turning out in droves on Friday to tour the layout of the new facility, meet some of the staff, and sample some of the goodies (the pizza was my favorite). It was like a HUGE block party! The first stop of the self-guided tour yielded some juice. There were three flavors to choose from and I had the one that tasted like lettuce. It was pretty good, actually.  The photo to the right is the entrance (and juice station).  People were streaming in.  Not all the products are on the shelves yet, but it looks like the wine department is ready to go and I know where to find the Mo...
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