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Addison, TX Real Estate News

By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Addison Texas Home Sales were up 28% in December 2012 over the same month last year with 104 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 1414 homes sold, a 29% change from last year. New Addison Texas Real Estate listings experienced a -14% change for the same period last year with 85 homes listed this month. For the year to date, overall home listings underwent a -1% change with 2,170 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a 24% change, with 83 homes contracted. Listings under contract for the year to date experienced a 30% change, with 1,439 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, automatically em...
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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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Is Something Bugging You in Addison, Texas? Gets the bugs out!  Arrow Exterminators, welcome to Addison!!  Larry Cruise and Pedro Esqueda recently opened their area headquarters at 16210 Midway Road, Addison. They handle a variety of pest problems including unwelcome visitors in your attic, and mosquitoes. They suggest that to make a real dent in our mosquito population, we need about 6-8 consecutive days of temperatures below freezing. Since we have not had that this year, it's going to be another bad mosquito season this summer. There are ten professionals available to assist with what's bugging you and they are offering a special free initial fire ant service with a new annual service agreement.  Real estate agents, listen up! Arrow Exterminators can do termite inspections for your b...
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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 the Town's Assistant to the City Manager. 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, Charles Goff, Addison's Assistant to the City Manager (Ron Whitehead), spoke to us. Here is some interesting information from his presentation and the Q & A session that followed: Charles help City Manager Ron Whitehead to stay focused. He has 3 degrees from Baylor University. Charles had an internship with the Texas legislature 2 years ago and decided he didn't want to work at the state level. He got a Masters of Public Administration at UNT and did an internship in Addison in the Economic Development Department. He's been in his cu...
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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)
Market Report for Addison, Texas: February 2013. Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is 41 (up from 38 last month). Currently for sale, there are: 17 single family homes (3 of those are in option). No half-duplexes. 13 condos (1 in option). 11 townhomes (5 in option). There is also 1 residential lot for sale. 22 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 99 days, as of the end of the month, down from 102 days last month. New listings in February  Nineteen homes came on the market in Addison, TX in February 2013 (up from 14 the previous month). Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         District...
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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 the Town's Communications & Marketing Director. 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, Carrie Rice, Addison's Communications & Marketing Director, spoke to us. Here is some interesting information from her presentation and the Q & A session that followed: The rebranding survey for the Town of Addison is now available. You can access it at http://www.addisontexas.net/ and click on the We'd Like to Pick Your Brain and Fatten Your Wallet link. You don't have to be an Addison resident to complete the survey. The survey will be available through the end of February, 2013. On March 8th, the results of the survey will b...
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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)
Market Report for Addison, Texas: January 2013. Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is just 38 (down from 46 last month). Currently for sale, there are: 14 single family homes (2 of those are in option). 1 half-duplex (in option). 15 condos (1 in option). 8 townhomes (1 in option). There is also 1 residential lot for sale. 24 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 102 days, as of the end of the month, down from 126 days last month. New listings in January Fourteen homes came on the market in Addison, TX in January 2013 (up from 10 the previous month). Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS     ...
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By Sharon Parisi, Dallas Homes
(United Real Estate Dallas )
Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill 4525 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 57001 972.503.3474   Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill, one of my favorite seafood restaurants in the Dallas area, is offering a Tuscan Cooking Demonstration to lovers of seafood and fine wine. Chef and owner Richard Chamberlain, one of the leading chefs in the country, has invited Chef Enzo Minopoli to join him for a delicious evening of Italian food and wine. The menu will be unveiled the evening of the dinner and paired with fine Italian wines to compliment the flavors of the evening.   Minopoli is well known for his tours of Tuscany that focus on food and wine. He aptly calls his company Chianti Inside and Out. When he is not leading tours, Minopoli works as a private chef. I am certain that some of the lucky foodies who ...
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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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Try "Putting It Together". On the main stage at Addison's WaterTower Theatre. This musical "review" highlights the words and music of Stephen Sondheim. The 5-person cast, consisting of Bob Hess, Alex Organ, John Campione, Diana Sheehan, and Sarah Elizabeth Smith sing songs written by Sondheim from 13 different plays and movies such as The Frogs, Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along, Do I Hear a Waltz, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, Company, Sweeney Todd, Dick Tracy, Follies, Assassins, and Anyone Can Whistle. The "plot" follows the entangled relationships of five guests attending a Manhattan cocktail party as they are confronted with the troubles of marriage, infidelity and divorce. Putting It Together runs January ...
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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 the Town's Parks Landscape Supervisor. 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, Gerald Johnson, Addison's Parks Landscape Supervisor, spoke to us. Here is some interesting information from his presentation and the Q & A session that followed: It's time to plant the 75,000+ tulip and daffodil bulbs throughout Addison. The Parks Department personnel plant 8 - 10 cases a day. There are 500 bulbs per case. It takes 4 weeks to plant them. It is also tree pruning season. You shouldn't prune trees in the heat. Two half-days a week, department personnel pick up trash in Addison parks. March is a better time to prune crepe ...
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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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The house is under contract and we're clearing it out! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 5th. 3833 Waterford Drive, Addison TX 75001. One-Day Addison TX Estate Sale Dates & TimesSat, Jan 5, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm AddressWill be published on Fri, January 4 Addison, TX Valuable items have been removed from the house until the morning of the sale. Sale hours are 9:00 am - 12: 15 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please note: we will be closed between 12:15 and 1:00. This sale is a combination of two small estates. A small sampling of items in the sale: pool table dining room table and chairs sofa leather arm chair upholstered arm chair Gabberts open arm chair entertainment center and matching towers bakers rack bed and matching night stands Century buffet antique cupboard with flour bin anti...
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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)
Market Report for Addison, Texas: December 2012 Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is just 46 (down from 53 last month). Currently for sale, there are: 18 single family homes (1 of those is in option). no half-duplexes. 19 condos (2 in option). 9 townhomes. There is also 1 residential lot for sale. 36 homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. The average number of days on the market for these homes is 126 days, as of the end of the month, down from 133 days last month. New listings in December Ten homes came on the market in Addison, TX in December 2012 (down from 16 the previous month). Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         District A Breedlove 2/2.1/2 1891 $...
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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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Summer Isn't the Only Time for Kids Camp in Addison, Texas. Don't know what to do during winter break with your 5 to 12 year olds? How about sending them to camp? The Addison Athletic Club (AAC) Winter Camp is just $35 per day per child. 2012 dates for the camp are December 26 through December 28, 7:30 am til 5:30 pm. January dates are the 2nd through the 4th, 7:30 am til 5:30 pm. The Winter Camp includes gym time, arts & crafts, cooking and fun! The kids will be making their own meals, so it's important to let the staff know of food allergies. All materials, lunch and snacks are included. Space is limited, so register at the AAC front desk to reserve a spot for your munchkin. Open to Addison, Texas residents.  
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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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Are You Social? Do You Live in Addison? One of the many benefits of living in Addison, Texas is the Addison Athletic Club. But it's more than just a place to exercise and work out. There are many activities organized by the AAC staff, from summer camp for the kids, to outings for the Pacesetters (those 50+ years young) to activities for everyone. On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the Addison Social Minglers will gather for a Holiday Happy Hour at Los Lupes, 3855 Beltline Road, Addison TX 75001, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This event is open to all Addison Athletic Club members, but you must RSVP. Justin Pollard, the AAC event coordinator has arranged for various prizes to be awarded, including fitness group exercise passes. You'll get an additional raffle ticket for each new, unwrapped toy 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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Ever wonder why Addison always looks so pretty? One of the answers is the Addison Arbor Foundation, a non-profit organization. The mission of the Addison Arbor Foundation is to promote and enhance a sustainable, natural environment in Addison. Since its founding in 1995, the Addison Arbor Foundation has created new programs for Addison residents offering educational opportunities about tress and horticulture. In addition the AAF has initiated, promoted and facilitated physical improvements and greater community involvement through its programs and events.  Jay Ihrig, Vice President of Projects, spoke to the Addison Pacesetters last week. He and Membership/Fundraising coordinator, John Bradshaw told us what the AAF is currently doing. Projects include beautifying the landscaping around t...
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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 the Town's Chief Financial Officer. 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, Eric Cannon, Addison's Chief Financial Officer, spoke to us. Here is some interesting information from his presentation and the Q & A session that followed: Eric is a TCU grad, with background in audit and finance. He worked for the city of Azle and also in Trophy Club. Eric got his CPA license in April. He's been with the Town of Addison for 6 months. While he was speaking to us, the auditors were in his office, auditing. The town recently authorized $34.8 Million in debt from bond issues. The were issued with the lowest interest rate of ...
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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)
Market Report for Addison, Texas: November 2012       Residential Real Estate For Sale in Addison Texas   The total number of available residential properties for sale in Addison, Texas is just 53 (up from 44 last month). Currently for sale, there are:   23 single family homes (2 of those are in option). 1 half-duplex. 18 condos (3 in option). 11 townhomes (1 in option). There is also 1 residential lot for sale. 37 homes have been on the market for longer than 30 days. The average number of days on the market for these homes is 133 days, as of the end of the month.   New listings in November   Sixteen homes came on the market in Addison, TX in November 2012 (up from 11 the previous month). Nine of those new listings are new construction: condos at Meridian Square.   Subdivision Street ...
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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's  2012 Holiday Brunch & Open House. It's time once again for the annual Addison Holiday Open House Brunch!  If you are an Addison, Texas resident, the Mayor and the city council are inviting you and your family to the Addison Conference & Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road on Sunday, December 2nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. In addition to brunch (catered in past years by Blue Mesa and they'll most likely be catering this year, too), there will be complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday music & entertainment, and children's arts & crafts. The dress is casual or holiday attire.  If you are not an Addison resident and would like information about moving here, let me know!  There are all kinds of housing options, from apartment rentals to condos, townhouses, duplexes an...
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By Bob Baesmann, DFW Team Realty | 972-978-8800
( DFW Team Realty)
Addison Texas Real Estate Sales were up 47% in October 2012 over the same month last year with 106 homes selling this month! For the year to date, overall home sales were at 1198 homes sold, a 30% change from last year. New Addison Texas Real Estate listings experienced a 1% change for the same period last year with 152 homes listed this month. For the year to date, overall home listings underwent a -2% change with 1,943 homes listed this year. Listings pending sales this month underwent a 36% change, with 121 homes contracted. Listings under contract for the year to date experienced a 29% change, with 1251 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, automatical...
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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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It's a Wonderful Life in Addison, Texas. Everyone knows Addison is the best place to live in the Dallas Metroplex. AND, the next play at Addison's WaterTower Theatre is It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This will be the theater company's 15th holiday show, with performances scheduled November 24 through December 16, 2012. The curtain goes up at 8:00 PM Saturday, opening night, and performances are 7:30 PM Wednesday & Thursday; 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday; and 2:00 PM Sunday. Do you remember the storyline in this holiday classic from the movie of the same name? An apprentice angel helps a man who wishes he was never born. The heartwarming theme is presented as a live 1940s radio broadcast, where the theater audience becomes the live studio audience for the radio broadcast. The cast...
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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)
Eat Healthy in Addison at Salata. Have you tried the new "Next Generation Salad Bar" in Addison? I have! Located at 4930 Beltline Road, Suite #110, Addison TX, Salata is a dining experience for the hungry and the healthy. You get to choose the ingredients in your salad and watch as it is being prepared. The cost is a reasonable $8, or if you would like protein, chicken is an additional $2 and seafood an additional $3. There are also wraps on the menu for $7, $8 or $9. The prices includes the sales tax, too. Soups, brownies, drinks, and bottles of their signature salad dressings round out the menu. My salad was personally prepared by the owner, Mark Robbins (pictured left). It was delicious! And huge! Salata has locations around Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and one in California. The Add...
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