Addison, TX Real Estate News

By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
If you resolved to get in shape this year, here's your opportunity at the Addison Athletic Club in Addison, Texas.  Spinning classes! There are only 10 bikes available and you must reserve 24 hours in advance, one class at a time. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 amTuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 pm The cost is $2/class for seniors (50+), $4/class for all others. The Addison Athletic Club is located at 3900Beltway Drive, Addison TX  75001.  972-450-7048.  The club is open to Addison residents and Town of Addison employees only.  Proof of residency is required.
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
The 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, a four-hour American Heart Association course is offered at the Town of Addison Fire Department Fire Station 1 (4798 Airport Parkway, Addison TX).  The course is FREE, but a $15 textbook is required.  When is the last time you brushed up on your CPR skills?  Is it time to sign up?
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Here's an activity for the whole family, guaranteed to bounce your winter blues away.  The Town of Addison will have bounce houses and inflatable slides to play on at the Addison Athletic Club, on Saturday, January 24th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  The cost is $2.00 per person.  Please call the club (972-450-7048), or stop by the facility at 3900 Beltway Drive to let them know you plan to attend. 
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
If it is your routine to start the day with a visit to the Addison Athletic Club to work out, take a swim, play some racquetball, or stretch in the yoga room, here's a news flash for you: the facility will open at 5:30 am instead of 6:00 on weekdays!  Weekend opening times and all closing times remain the same. Monday - Thursday       5:30 am -10:00 pmFriday                          5:30 am - 8:00 pmSaturday                      8:00 am - 8:00 pmSunday                        1:00 pm 0 6:00 pm  
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Red, white and blue cheesecake?  You bet!  In honor of Inauguration Day (Tuesday, January 20, 2009), Ferrari's Italian Villa in Addison, Texas is offering all patrons this complimentary dessert with the purchase of a lunch or dinner entree. Lunch hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pmDinner hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm  Ferrari's Villa14831 Midway Rd.Addison, TX 75001 972-980-9898Fax: 972-980-9903
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
The Town of Addison is having a coat drive*.   Drop off your new, or gently used coats at the Addison Athletic Club  by January 14 (Wednesday).   We all have coats that we no longer want - so let's put them to a good use.  You have until Wednesday, January 14 to donate them - they will be taken to Metrocrest Social Services.   *This coat drive is a part of a Metrocrest Challenge competition that is going on.  Let's all pitch in to help the Town of Addison Employees in this contest.
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Addison Pacesetters (the 50+ group) meet the first Wednesay of each month at Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse on Beltline Road and learn about the Town of Addison.  This month, Mr. Robin Jones, head of the Addison Streets Department, part of Public Works, spoke to us. Here are some interesting tidbits from his presentation: There are approximately 1675 single family residence homes in Addison 150 public streets 35 intersections with traffic signals approximately 2300 street signs The streets department is responsible for garbage collection, recycling, street lighting (but not in the parks), storm drainage and hazardous waste. It would cost $78 million to replace the 150 public streets in town. Street sweeping is contracted out. Town employees patrol on Mondays and Tuesdays looking for bulk trash ...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Congratulations to Kimberly Lay, recently appointed to fill the unexpired term left vacant by the passing of Dennis Kraft.  She has resided in Addison since 2006 and is a graduate of the Town of Addison Citizen Academy (2006) and of Leadership Metrocrest (Class XVII). Kimberly works for Conrow Company Commercial Real Estate and focuses on tenant representation and land development. Ms. Lay volunteered on the Town of Addison's Business Development Citizens Advisory Committee (2006-2007) and served as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner (2007-2008).
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
MARKET UPDATE: Pecan Square Condos in Addison, Texas  7/1/08 - 12/31/08 There is currently 1 unit on the market, priced at $132,900.  Since July 1, 2008, there have been 2 sales in the complex, with $129.94 being the average price per sq. ft.  (up from $124.92 six months ago).  Units sold from a low of $123,500 to a high of $123,900 (as compared to $118,000 & $136,000 for the prior 6-month period). Higher priced sales typically reflect larger units and those that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $130.15 per sq. ft. (up from $126.87 per sq. ft. six months ago). Please call me for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS and  suggestions on getting your condo ready to go on the market. Historical Perspective:    7/07 - 12/07 1/08 - 6/08 7/08 - 12/ 08 Lowest List Price $119,900 $99,500 $132,900 H...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Valley of Bent Tree Condominiums 7/1/08 - 12/31/08 There are currently no units for sale.Since July 1, 2008, there have been 3 sales in the complex, with $90.80 being  the average price per sq. ft. (down from $94.40 for the previous 6 month period).  Units sold from a low of $58,000 to a high of $103,000.   Higher priced sales typically reflect larger units and those that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $95.72 per sq ft (down from $99.18 for the previous 6 months).Please call me for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET ANALYSIS and suggestions on getting your home ready to go on the market. Historical Perspective:    7/07 - 12/07 1/08 - 6/08 7/08 - 12/ 08 Lowest List Price $70,000 $70,000 $61,000- Highest List Price $112,000 $99,900 $105,000 # Sales 4 4 3 Avg. $/S...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Duplex Homes in Midway Meadows 7/1/08 - 12/31/08 There are currently 2 duplex homes on the market in Addison Texas, ranging from $194,900 to  $199,900.Since July 1, 2008, there have been 2 sales in the neighborhood with $122.26 being the average price per sq. ft. (up from $120.09 6 months ago).  Homes sold from a low of $215,000 to a high of $220,500.  Higher priced sales typically reflect homes that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $137.30/sq. ft. (down from $142.94/sq. ft. 6 months ago).Please call me for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET ANALYSIS and suggestions on getting your home ready to go on the market. Historical Perspective:    7/07 - 12/07 1/08 - 6/08 7/08 - 12/ 08 Lowest List Price $199,999 $191,000 $194,900 Highest List Price $224,500 $238,500 $239...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Midway Meadows Single Family Homes  7/1/08 - 12/31/08 There are currently 2 homes on the market, ranging from $194,900 to  $199,900.Since July 1, 2008, there have been 2 sales in the neighborhood with $122.26 being  the average price per sq. ft. (up from $120.09 six months ago).  Homes sold from a low of $215,000 to a high of $220,500.  Higher priced sales typically reflect homes that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $137.30/sq. ft. (down from $142.94/sq. ft. 6 months ago).Please call me for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS and suggestions on getting your home ready to go on the market. Historical Perspective:    7/07 - 12/07 1/08 - 6/08 7/08 - 12/ 08 Lowest List Price $179,900 $222,500 $194,900 Highest List Price $258,000 $299,900 $199,900 # Sales 2 6 2 Avg. $...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
MARKET UPDATE: Addison's Towne Lake Townhomes   7/1/08 - 12/31/08 There is currently 1 home on the market in the Towne Lake subdivision, priced at $300,000. Since July 1, 2008, there have been 3 sales in the neighborhood with $146.19 being the average price per sq. ft.  Homes sold from a low of $228,000 to a high of $292,000. Higher priced sales typically reflect homes that have been totally updated.  The highest sale was at $151.16 per sq. ft. Historical Perspective:    7/07 - 12/07 1/08 - 6/08 7/08 - 12/ 08 Lowest List Price $259,900 $279,500 $300,000 Highest List Price $349,900 $298,500 $300,000 # Sales 5 2 3 Avg. $/SqFt $141.40 $138.88 $146.19 Lowest Sales Price $298,000 $270,000 $228,000 Highest Sales Price $326,000 $293,000 $292,000 Highest $/SqFt $151.93 $140.93 $151.16 With only...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Only seven homes came on the market in Addison, TX in December, 2008 (down from 9 last month). In addition to the homes below, there are another 45 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, since inventory is so low! New Addison Listings: December 2008 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS Aventura Addison Circle 1773 2/2/2 $269,000 DUPLEXES None this month         TOWNHOUSES None this month         SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Addison Place Vinland 2216 2/2½/2 $219,900 Addison Place Planters Row 1992 3/3/2 $199,900 Midway Meadows Le Grande 1929 3/2/2 $199,900 Midway Meadows Le Grande 1480 2/2/2 $194,900 Waterford Azure 2651 3/2/2 $325,000 Waterford Azure 2513 3/3/2 $3...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Mario Canizares, Assistant City Manager for the Town of Addison, has accepted the position of Deputy City Manager in Coppell.  He will be starting with Coppell on January 8th. To thank him for his service in Addison, there will be a reception in his honor at Town Hall on Monday, January 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. City Manager, Ron Whitehead, stated "Our mission was to create a growth opportunity that would allow Mario to be ready for this kind of move, but it is always difficult to let them go.  He is ready and he will do an excellent job for Coppell."
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to either 1) get in shape, or 2) become more involved in your community, put the 2009 (4th Annual) Rotary Resolution Run on your calendar. The event takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Addison Conference Centre and includes a 1K Family Fun Run/Walk, a 5K and a 10K Run.  In addition to the runs, the celebration includes live music, entertainment, food, beverages, and prizes.  The event benefits arts in Addison and the Addison Midday Rotary charities: Dallas Wind Symphony Dance Councl of Dallas Richardson Symphony Shakespeare Festival of Dallas WaterTower Theatre Last year's charities and projects inluded: Angel Flight Anne Franl Elementary School Peace Garden Operation Veterans Support Rotary International projects - polio eradication...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Addison, Texas is one of the country's "top five sexiest suburbs" according to Barbara Cocoran, a New York real estate mogul and contributor to ABC's The View. There's always something to do in Addison.  It's planned that way.  Really! Here's the schedule of events for 2009.  Many events are FREE. RESOLUTION RUN - January 10Addison Conference CentreSponsored by the Addison Midday RotaryParticipate in a 1K, 5K or 10K run.    This event benefits 5 arts groups that are active in Addison and The Addison Midday Rotary service projects.$20 before 12/14/08; $25 after 12/14/08; and $30 day of race OUT OF THE LOOP FRINGE FESTIVAL - March 5-15Addison Theatre CentreTen days of exhilarating entertainment and contemporary works including theatre productions, dance and music performances and an art e...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
The Town of Addison entered into a partnership in October, 2008, with the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center.  Addison residents can take hazardous materials directly to the chemical drop off center, 11234 Plano Road, Dallas TX  75243.  (Between Miller Road and Forest Lane, one mile north of 635.) To use this service, you'll need to bring a photo ID and a utility bill showing your Addison address. Hours of Operation:Closed Mondays, Fridays and SundaysTuesdays: 9:00 am - 7:30 pmWednesdays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pmTHursdays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm It's OK to bring: chemical products for home use paint and home repair products lawn and garden chemicals aerosol sprays pool chemicals craft and hobby supplies cleaners and polishes batteries o...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
"I am Addison!"  That's the theme and slogan for the 2009 Addison, Texas calendar.  Town employees delivered the calendars to home owners last week (in the cold and wet, thank you!) and if you didn't receive yours, there are some available at the Addison Athletic Club. Of the 15 faces on the cover, I recognized three immediately.  They are starred (*) below. January - Neil Hewitt*, President Elet - Addison's Midday Rotary Club February - Terry Martin*, Producing Artistic Director for WaterTower Theatre March - Evie Miller, Addison Arbor Foundation Chairperson April - Truett Pool, Manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel May - Liz & Jim Baron, Founders of Blue Mesa Restaurant June - Roberto Aguilar, Addison Resident July - Doug Jeanes, Executive Director fo the Cavanaugh Flight Museum August - ...
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By Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417, Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate
(Texas Pride Realty Group Brokered by HomeSmart Stars)
Two nights ago, I received a phone call.  The polite young woman on the other end of the line asked if I had some time to answer questions about the Town of Addison.  Sure.  Why not? I was asked my opinion on how the town is being run.  Could I name the Mayor?  Did I know the names of the council members?  If the May election were to be held now, how would I vote?  The woman asking the questions had potential match-ups.  Wait a minute, I told her.  Who exactly commissioned this survey?  She said she certainly did not have access to that information. I continued answering her questions for about 20 minutes and then ended the call. In checking with some other Addison residents, I discovered I am not the only one  who received the survey calls.  There is rumored to be a group going door-to...
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