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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 Green Addison, Texas is such a forward-thinking town. Addison's leaders are committed to reducing the city's ecological footprint.  To share relevant and informative initiatives happening here, the town has launched a new website, Addison Green, to spotlight green efforts throughout the community, educate the residents and businesses about emerging trends and provide valuable information that will aid the Addison community in living greener. A few of the things you can find on the website - information about: water restrictions ozone levels ecycling (electronicsr ecycling) self-cleaning drains the new "green" schools being built in Addison creating a butterfly garden .... and so much more! Check it out at www.addisongreen.info    
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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 Jogging Trail Dedication: You Are Invited! On Tuesday, October 13, rescheduled for October 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., the Town of Addison will dedicate the Les Lacs/Midway Meadows jogging trail in honor of former Mayor Jerry Redding.  Jerry Redding was Mayor of Addison from 1975 to 1988 and was a visionary leader who guided the development of Addison in its early years as a city.  His passions were customer service, community beautification, and attention to detail.  Mayor Redding instilled those goals in the entire Addison organization, and they are still known as "the Addison Way."  A plaque honoring Mayor Redding will be installed at the bend in the jogging trail, and smaller markers will be placed at all entrances to the Trail.  The ceremony dedicating the plaque will be open to...
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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 WaterTower Theatre: 2009 Season The 2009 season of Addison's WaterTower Theatre kicks off on October 1st with Grey Gardens the Musical.  Book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel; lyrics by Michael Korie. Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter "Little Edie" - the eccentric relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis live behind the closed doors of a dilapidated mansion, alongside fifty cats and piles of rubbish. Two shockingly different worlds are depicted inside the mansion walls: the resplendent Grey Gardens of 1941 and the Grey Gardens of 1973 - a crumbling shadow of its former self.  Based upon the groundbreaking documentary film by David and Albert Maysles, Grey Gardens is the hilarious and heartbreaking story of two women whose combative and codependent relationship is the o...
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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)
Posted Addison Foreclosures for October, 2009 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 6, 2009 auction and include 2 townhomes, 1 condo, 2 single family homes, and 2 office buildings. Street Property Type Sq Ft B/B/G Year Built Berklee Dr. Townhouse 1958 3/3/2 1998 Berklee Dr. Townhouse 1422 2/2/2 1997 Brookaven Condo 1373 2/2/0 1971 Heritage Ln. Single Family 1855 3/2/2 1992 Le Grande Dr. Single Family 1528 3/2/2 1980 Addison Rd. Office Building 23,765   1998 Dallas Pkwy Office Building 201,724   2008   If you think you might be interested in purchasin...
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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 Annual Health Fair Save the date!  Thursday, October 8, 2009.  Each year, the Town of Addison (Texas) holds a Community Health Fair.  This event is open to Addison employees and Addison residents.  If you plan on getting a flu shot, make sure to reserve your syringe by calling 972-450-7048 or sign up at www.addisontx.gov.  Health Fair hours are 3:00 - 6:00 pm, and the venue is the Addison Athletic Club on Beltway between Surveyor and Proton. Make plans to attend today!
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By Gynell Stalford - Texas Cert. Appraiser *****FHA & FLAGSTAR APPROVED*****
(Metroplex Appraisal Services - The FHA Appraisal Shop)
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By Gynell Stalford - Texas Cert. Appraiser *****FHA & FLAGSTAR APPROVED*****
(Metroplex Appraisal Services - The FHA Appraisal Shop)
The Oktoberfest in Addison TX starts this thursday September 17th and runs till Sunday September 20th at the Addison Circle Park.  This is a Fun event for the entire family with authentic German food, Spaten Bier, local restaurant vendors, music, folk dancing, sing-a-longs, childrens entertainment and rides. Thursday night is FREE entry. Hours are 5 to 11pm. For more information visit Addison Oktoberfest.
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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)
Need a Night Out?  Sure you do! And that night should be Tuesday, October 13th. Save the date! National Night Out brings neighorhoods together to fight crime and increase communiity awareness through police-community partnerships. It is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. In conjunction with National Night Out, the Midway Meadows subdivision in Addison Texas is having a neighborhood get-together at Dome Park (corner of Dome and Sherlock) from 6:30-7:30 pm.  Come meet your neighbors, visit with the police and fire fighters, and enjoy cookies and camaraderie. If you live on any of the following streets in Addison, you're in Midway Meadows: Le Grande Winter Park Pokolodi Leadville Rush Sherlock Bobbin Dome If you don't live in Midway Meadows in Addison, Texas but would like to, cal...
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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 (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, the Addison firefighters from Fire Station #2, C-shift ,spoke to us. Here are some interesting tidbits from their presentation: There are 3 shifts per week (A, B and C) with 13 firefighters on duty per day in both fire stations.  They work every 3rd day for 24 hours, starting and ending at 7:00 am.  When they first come on duty, they get the report from the outgoing shift, check the equipment and buckle down for training.  They are required to have 20 hours/month of fire specific training.  Since almost all Addison firefighters are also Emergency Medical Specialists, too, they must also complete 80 hours per year of conti...
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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 2009 Oktoberfest It's Oktoberfest time again in Addison!  The 2009 festivities (the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Addison) kick off on Thursday, September 17 and run through Sunday, September 20.  There's lots to do and see this year.   Thursday, September 19th: Polka-thon!  German spelling bee. Largest "Chicken Dance" in Texas. Friday, September 20th: The official "tapping of the keg" is Friday at 7:00 p.m.  Addison Mayor Joe Chow will tap the first keg of Paulaner from Germany, hopefully without spilling any bier.  Maxwell had a silver hammer, but the Mayor will use a wooden mallet to hammer the bronze spout into the keg. The Addison Oktoberfest Yodeling Competition is back! 9:00 pm at the Bowl Stage.  It's Karaoke gone German! The Addison Oktoberfest Yodeling Compe...
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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)
Village on the Parkway - Free Outdoor Concerts Village on the Parkway (also known as Sakowitz Village to us old-timers) will host a series of free concerts on the newly built Village Main Stage.  The September series called "Rock the Village" kicks off Thursday, September 10 with Voodoo Blue, a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band playing from 6 to 8 p.m.  The 8tracks rewinding '70s rock'n roll will perform on September 17, and Suburban Legend, a classic rock band, takes the stage September 24. Guests are encouraged to visit the patio seating offered at Sherlock's, Blue Mesa, Friday's, Mercy Wine Bar and the other exciting restaurants featured at Village on the Parkway to enjoy the great sounds.  Additional concerts are planned for Thursdays in October. Village on the Parkway is on the south ...
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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 Texas Real Estate: Properties Sold in August, 2009 Street BR Bath Garage SqFt Built Pool CDOM $/SqFt Sale Price Planters Row 3 3.0 2 1,992 1983 N 225 $90.61 $180,500 *Everwood Ln 2 2.2 2 2,326 2008 N 287 $107.44 $249,900 Z Bobbin Ln 3 2.0 2 1,705 1980 N 7 $146.63 $250,000 Breedlove 2 2.1 2 1,708 2006 N 63 $152.22 $260,000 Quorum Dr 2 2.1 2 1,943 2005 N 10 $130.73 $254,000 Waterview Cir 3 3.0 2 2,100 1992 Y 7 $148.81 $312,500 Azure Ln 3 2.1 0 3,010 1992 Y 152 $112.29 $338,000 Oaks North Dr 3 2.1 2 2,742 1981 Y 12 $144.97 $397,500 *Stanford Ct 3 3.0 2 2,360 2008 N 0 $177.54 $419,000 Z * New construction Note: Sales prices followed by a "Z" are not the actual sales prices because both buyer and seller have agreed not to reveal the price.  The amount you see is the list price.  Sal...
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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 Texas Real Estate: Properties Listed in August, 2009 31 homes came on the market in Addison, Texas in August, 2009 (up from 24 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 62 that have been on the market for more than a month.  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 low! New Addison Listings: August 2009 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS         Aventura Addison Circle 1699 2/2/2 $255,000 Aventura Addison Circle 1906 2/2/2 $279,900 Brooktown Brookhaven Club 1373 2/2½/0 $145,000 Pecan Square Beltway 1029 2/2½/1 $134,900 Valley of Bent Tree Ledgemont 978 2/1½/0 $107,500 DUPLEXES         None this month         TOWNHOUSES         Addison Circle Morris 2645 3...
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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)
"When you meet a gent paying all kinds of rent For a flat that could flatten the Taj Mahal. Call it sad, call it funny. But it's better than even money That the guy's only doing it for some doll...." music from my all-time favorite musical, Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls, In Concert! Frank Loesser's hilarious romantic comedy - considered by many (including me) to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with the spirit of Broadway.  Join Addison's WaterTower Theatre and the Dallas Wind Symphony as they introduce two couples betting on love despite the long odds.   Guys and Dolls features one of the most unforgettable scores in the history of Broadway! The sing-along worthy, legendary songs include: Follow the Fold The Oldest Established Floating Crap Game I'll Know A Bushel and a Peck Adel...
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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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Calling All Green Thumbs in Addison! Addison Arbor Foundation Dallas County Master Gardener, Marian Buchanan, will be the guest speaker at the Addison Arbor Foundation's Quarterly Education Event on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.  The topic is Organic Herb Gardening in the Fall.  This is a free event, but space is limited, so call to reserve a seat: 972-490-8517. The venue for this event is the Addison Athletic Club, located at 3900 Beltway Drive, Addison TX  75001. The Addison Arbor Foundation's mission is to provide and coordinate technical and educational resources Addison residents and businesses for the purpose of establishing and maintaining healthy, sustainable urban forests.  The goal is to increase the number of trees in Addison by planting50 trees each y...
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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)
What Could Be Sweeter?  Addison's J Dorian Chocolatier An entire shop of chocolates!  J Dorian Chocolatier is nestled between Houston's restaurant and the Town Hall in Addison, Texas.  Whether you want to satisfy your own sweet tooth or purchase a tasty treat as a gift for a friend, stop in and make your selection from the many choices available.  Besides individual chocolates, truffles, chocolate covered treats, chocolate bars, wedding favors and cakes, cookies, and hot chocolate, you can now savor cupcakes! Dorian Isenberg's fascination with food started in childhood, thanks to Julia Child, and he was encouraged by his mother and grandmother in their Houston kitchen. He never stopped reading cookbooks, trying recipes, and experimenting.  As a young adult, Dorian attended culinary clas...
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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, 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 September 1, 2009 auction and include one condo, one single family home, and townhouse. Street Property Type Sq Ft B/B/G Year Built Berklee Dr. Townhouse 1958 3/3/2 1998 Brookaven Club Dr. Condo 1373 2/2/0 1971 Canot Single Family 1995 3/2/2 1984   If you think you might be interested in purchasing a property at the foreclosure auction, I suggest that you attend the auction for a few months, learn the procedure, and do your research about any property you might want to bid on.  In Dallas County, the auctions are in the 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)
Addison's Dunn Bros. Coffee House If you're a coffee aficionado, Dunn Bros. Coffee in Addison Texas is worth checking out.  They start with great beans, then roast them in small drum roasters. When you walk in the door, the aroma of the roasted beans wafts over to greet you. But Dunn Bros. Coffee is so much more than just a place to grab a quick cup.  They offer free WiFi access and there are usually several patrons with their laptops working overtime.  If the weather is cooperative, a leisurely break on the patio might be in order.  If you stop by in the evenings, you're likely to hear local bands playing.  And local artists display their creations on the walls. There is a separate seating area in the rear of Dunn Bros. Coffee where small groups can meet.  On the first Wednesday of eac...
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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 (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesday of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Joel Jenkinson from the Addison Airport spoke to us. Here are some interesting tidbits from his presentation: The town of Addison owns the airport, but the management of the airport is contracted out.  Joel works for the management company.  He has been here 2 years and previously worked at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans. The airport does not use money from Addison's general fund revenues.  This is highly unusual. Upcoming projects include regrading, saftey and drainage updates, and lights and signage.  Funding from FAA and the Texas Department of Transportation will allow for runway rehabilitation.  Subject to discreti...
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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)
Dinner AND a Movie at Addison's Studio Movie Grill.  If you can't decide between dinner and a movie, how about both at the same time?  That's the concept behind the Studio Movie Grill.    Owner Brian Schultz borrowed the idea after attending a movie in Maryland at the Bethesda Draft House.  He brought the concept to Dallas in 1993 and took over the historic Granada Theater, then opened the Addison location five years later. There are also Studio Movie Grills in Plano, Arlington, Lewisville and two in Houston. Besides movies and food, the Studio Movie Grill also holds thousands of events each year: alumni groups, Bar and Bas Mitzvahs, birthday parties, company parties, board meetings, wedding receptions, and more.  I've attended meetings of networking groups there, an art auction, as wel...
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