Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Belt Line Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Neil Gayden, Addison's Environmental Services Offical, spoke to us about comings and goings for Addison's restaurants.   Here are some interesting tidbits from Neil's presentation. Fast food and high end restaurants are doing well Casual dining sector is a little off Restauranteurs are resiliant and innovative; good at retention of existing customers New Openings in Addison: Buttons (where Sambuca used to be) - Pacesetters will be having lunch there in January Taco Diner (where Japon and Christina's used to be) Texadelphia (near Freebirds in Addison Walk) Kenny's Italian Kitchen (in Village on... 12/04/2010

9 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in November, 2010 (down from 15 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 73 that have been on the market for more than a month. There are currently 39 single family homes, 1 half-duplex, 19 condos and 23 townhomes for sale in Addison. There are also 4 lots for sale.  Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still relatively low! New Addison Listings: November, 2010 Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         Brooktown Townhomes Vitruvian 2/2.1/0 1373 $155,000 La Mirada Proton 2/2.1/1 1430 $149,900 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         Stanford Court Villas Stanford Court 3/3/2 2360 $322,000 SINGLE FAMILY H... 12/01/2010

Addison, Texas will soon be home to Dallas I.S.D.'s newest elementary school. The George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School will serve Addison's pre-kindergarten to fifth grade students. Opening in fall of 2011, the George H. W. Bush Elementary School will feature environmentally sustainable design and features. The design will incorporate energy efficient building materials, as well geo-thermal technology to heat and cool the facility. The school will be built at the intersection of Brookhaven Club Drive and Spring Valley. The campus will have a ground floor building footprint of 60,000 square feet and a second floor of 30,000 square feet. The school will include a library, gymnasium, auditorium, art and music classrooms, as well as be located along Addison’s expanded trail system ... 11/17/2010

Townhome living has become a popular option for many living in urban areas. Just North of Dallas, Addison townhomes provide an alternative to single-family homes conveniently located with easy access to several highways. These townhomes have all been built since 2005 in the city of Addison, and feature all the luxuries of custom homes. Asbury Circle 3940 Sugar Tree Way Addison, TX 75001 Asbury Circle features 3 bedroom plans, with options for dual master bedrooms or up to 4 bedrooms. The townhomes also have 2-car rear entry garages, granite countertops, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, and come pre-wired for surround sound. The Asbury Circle development in Addison is 72 new construction townhomes ranging in size from 2,326 to 2,573 square feet. Construction began in 2009 and continues... 11/12/2010

October of 2010 had 6 sales at a volume of $1,383,900 in Addison, Texas. This was down from October of 2009, which saw 12 property sales. The median sales price dropped approximately $30,000 from 2009 to 2010. The average number of days a home stayed on the market in 2010 was lower than that in 2009, and in October of 2010, there were not any homes that sold for more than $300,000. The sales price as a percentage of the listing price remained unchanged at around 97% from 2009 to 2010. For more information about the Addison area- www.HomesPricedToSell.com 11/10/2010

ADDISON, TX  We specialize in locating BARGAIN homes and will fight for our buyers to get the lowest prices possible.  Many agents just want to work a deal for you (or for them), but I like to be in your corner to get you the absolute lowest price possible.  We're always looking out for your best interests when buying a home by recommending not only the lowest cost service providers, but also the ones that offer the best value.   Most agents I meet don't like to work foreclosure and short sale properties due to the extra work involved and often at a reduced commission for them.   We work to get you the the best properties at the lowest price and want your long term business and referrals of friends and family when we finish.    We service not only Addison and can assist you  anywhere in... 11/08/2010

Addison, Texas is a conveniently located neighborhood in the North Dallas area. The city is located between Trinity Mills and Spring Valley Road off of the Dallas North Tollway. Addison has easy access to DNT, President George Bush Turnpike, and I-635. From the Tollway, it takes only minutes to travel North to Frisco, Stonebriar Mall, and all the shopping in the area. Addison's location also allows a quick commute time to downtown Dallas. Addison is home to more than 175 restaurants and cafes, and includes part of Dallas' "Restaurant Row" on Beltline Road. The city is also located just minutes from the Galleria Mall, which has hundreds of stores, many upscale restaurants, and an ice rink. There are events in the city year round which draw many visitors, such as the 4th of July's Kaboom... 11/08/2010

Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Belt Line Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Nicole Newcomb, Director of Volunteer and Special Programs at Metrocrest Social Services, spoke to us.   The mission of Metrocrest Social Services is to provide short-term emergency services to improve life situations of residents in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch and zip 75287 in Denton County, Texas. Here are some interesting tidbits from Nicole's presentation. Nicole used to work for the Town of Addison in the Special Events department and has been with Metrocrest Social Services (MSS) for about 3 months. As a liaison to MSS while on Addison's Employee Action Committee, she le... 11/07/2010

Addison is a conveniently located city in the Dallas metropolitan area with quick and easy access to almost anywhere in the area. The city is located off of the Dallas North Tollway, between Trinity Mills and Spring Valley Road. From the Tollway in Addison, it's easy to travel North to Frisco and Stonebriar Center or South to downtown. Addison is home to more than 175 restaurants and cafes, and includes part of Dallas' "Restaurant Row" on Beltline Road. There are events in the city year round which draw many visitors, such as the 4th of July's Kaboom Town and Taste of Addison. Home Values Single family home values in Addison range from $157,500 for a 2 bedroom/2 bath to $2,500,000 for a 7,724 square foot home. Most homes in the city fall in the $275,000-$375,000 range. When excluding t... 11/05/2010

Fifteen homes came on the market in Addison, TX in October, 2010 (down from 18 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 80 that have been on the market for more than a month. There are currently 42 single family homes, 1 half-duplex, 22 condos and 30 townhomes for sale in Addison. There are also 4 lots for sale in Addison.  Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still relatively low! New Addison Listings: October, 2010 Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         Aventura Addison Circle 1/1/1 1271 $197,500 Pecan Square Beltway 2/2.5/2 1029 $125,000 Valley of Bent Tree Ledgemont 1/1/0 696 $67,900 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         Towne Lake To... 11/01/2010

The Bookworm Bash is an annual Addison, Texas event where you can buy books at terrific bargain prices: paperbacks for $1.00 and $2.00 for hardbacks. Thousands of books are donated and the sale benefits Senior Adult Services, a local nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of seniors and caregivers in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Farmers Branch.  This year's sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 5-6, 2010, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  The event is held at the Addison Circle Park Pavillion, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison TX.  Admission is FREE, as is the parking. Park on Addison Circle Drive, Quorum Drive or Festival Way. You can find new and slightly used classics, paperbacks, coffee table books, children's books, references, cookbooks, history books, periodical... 10/29/2010

Addison's next Town Hall Meeting is coming up. Twice a year, the Mayor of Addison, Texas and the Town Council hold a Town Meeting. The next town hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will take place at the Addison Conference & Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX. On the agenda, discussions about: the "value proposition" of the 2010-2011 annual budget economic development updates city charter amendment election the new Addison visitors center Addison's plan to welcome Super Bowl visitors other community projects and initiatives All the agenda items are important, but the most controversial will certainly be the amendments to the city charter.  One amendment would allow for making "minor, non-substantive changes to the Charter to cla... 10/20/2010

Addison Pacesetters (Addison, Texas residents 50+ years of age) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Belt Line Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Chris McMurtry from the Town of Addison's Special Events Department, spoke to us about the upcoming Worldfest event.  Here are some interesting tidbits from his presentation. This is the 3rd annual Worldfest in Addison. The location has been changed to Village on the Parkway. Addison's new Visitor Center will be located in the Village There is already a European feel to the Village with the fountains and architecture If at Addison Circle Park, the event would have to be built from the ground up There is great visibility for the event at the corner of the Tollway and Belt Line Road This event i... 10/10/2010

Don't have access to MLS?  Here's a solution for you if you're searching for homes or land in Addison Texas.  Just click the link below for the type of property you're looking for.  Just minutes from Dallas, the  Town of Addison has a daytime population of over 100,000 but only 15,000 or so residents.  The many hotels, restaurants, shops and businesses help keep the tax rate one of the lowest in Dallas County. Addison is a great place to live, work and play!  Addison Townhomes For Sale Addison Condos For Sale Addison Duplexes For Sale Addison Single Family Homes For Sale Addison Land/Lots For Sale Once you've done your online search, give me a call to discuss the purchasing process and buyer representation.  You're on your way to owning an Addison home. 10/10/2010

If you are thinking about leasing or renting a home in the Addison, TX area, you’ve come to the right place. Here you can search for all homes currently available for lease. We lease and rent homes anywhere in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, please give Bruce a call at 214-675-6992 or drop me an email at rb@teamlynn.com if you don’t see what you need here. We can walk you through the entire process step by step. You always want an experienced realtor to help you with these transactions. This service is typically FREE for tenants, as it is normal for the landlords to pay our fees. We’ll save you lots and lots of time versus calling each number and setting up individual appointments at each home. We can show you homes listed by any real estate company.   Here are the best tips t... 10/04/2010

Connect Your Utilitiesin the Town of Addison and theDFW Dallas Fort WorthMetroplex Area ElectricityOver and over I have found Stream Energy by Ignite to be least expensive electric providers in the DFW area. Just click on the logo to be connected to our site and sign up for service online. We service most areas of the Metroplex, but not all. We have found that signing up for a specific timeframe gives our family the best prices. Usually this has been a one year contract. Click on the link below and then on Enroll for Service. If you are GREEN, check out the Clean and Green plans. You can also switch your service to Stream Energy Powered by Ignite easily by following one of the links or banners. Water, Sewer, Trash, RecyclingAddison-Normally when you sign up for Water service, they will ... 10/02/2010

18 homes came on the market in Addison, TX in September, 2010 (down from 22 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 74 that have been on the market for more than a month. There are currently 39 single family homes, 1 half-duplex, 21 condos and 31 townhomes for sale in Addison. There are also 4 lots for sale.  Now is the time to buy!  If you are looking for an Addison home, call me!  Now is also the time to sell, while inventory is still relatively low! New Addison Listings: September, 2010 Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price CONDOS         Valley of Bent Tree Ledgemont 1/1/0 696 $67,500 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         Towne Lake Towne Green 3/3/2 1894 $294,900 Townhomes District A Parkview 2/2.5/2 1799 $256,000 Townhomes Distric... 10/01/2010

Posted Addison Foreclosures for October, 2010 Addison, Texas has not been as hard hit with foreclosures as other parts of the country, but foreclosures do exist here.  The foreclosure auction is held at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday of each month.  Properties on the following streets are posted for the October 5, 2010 auction and include: Hotel/Motel - Midway Road, Addison Townhouse - Breedlove, Townhomes of District A Subdivision Townhouse - Morris, Townhomes of District A Subdivision Single Family Home - Brookwood, Grand Addison Subdivision Single Family Home - Princeton, Grand Addison Subdivision 2 Single Family Homes  Upper Bay, Addison Place Subdivision Single Family Home - Vinland, Addison Place Subdivision Single Family Home - Oaks North, Oaks North Subdivision If yo... 09/29/2010

If you live in my town (Addison, Texas) you can see Our Town for free! It's not too late to make reservations to see Thornton Wilders play Our Town for free on this Sunday, September 26th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.   Addison's WaterTower Theatre is presenting this opportunity to meet other Addison neighbors and see a classic play in a "one of a kind facility by a one of a kind theatre company." I attended the preview last night.  This is an opportunity to see the theatre's artistic director Terry Martin on the stage instead of behind the scenes, as he plays the role of Stage Manager. Our Town, first produced in 1938, is set in turn-of-the-20th-Century Downers Grove, New Hampshire, but the message of the play is timeless.  If you've never seen Our Town, or haven't seen it in a while, don't pass ... 09/25/2010

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