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:  Restaurant Name Cuisine Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill Seafood Chamberlain's Steak & Chop House Steak Go Fish Seafood Kenny's Wood Fired Grill Contemporary American Ounce Prime Steakhouse Steakhouse Texas de Brazil Churrascaria - Addison Brazilian Steakhouse Truluck's - Addison Seafood Dinners are $35.00 per person with $7.00 from each dinner benefiting the food bank.  Beverages, tax and gratuity are additional and reservations are required. Restaurant Week runs August 11 through August 17, and some restaurants extend their special menus throug... 08/03/2008

Twenty-three homes came on the market in Addison, TX in July, 2008. In addition to the homes below, there are another 56 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!  New Addison Listings: July 2008 Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price CONDOS Aventura Addison Circle 1271 1/1/1 $199,500 Aventura Addison Circle 1328 1/1/1 $210,000 Aventura Addison Circle 1735 2/2/2 $239,900 Aventura Addison Circle 1855 2/2/2 $255,000 Pecan Square Beltway 683 1/1/1 $99,500 Pecan Square Beltway 952 2/1.5/1 $124,900 TOWNHOUSES Town Homes Addison Berklee 1600 2/2.5/2 $239,900 Townhomes of District A Morris Ave. 1920 2/2.5/2 $275,000 Townhomes of District A Breedlove 2035 2/2.5/2 $342,900 DUPLEX Midway Meadows Sopras Circl... 08/01/2008

Open House.....Sunday, August 3, 2008.....Addison, TX, Dallas County Open House 14823 Sopras Circle, Addison Texas Near the Addison Athletic Center 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2143 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms/2.5 baths Half duplex will be held open this Sunday.  Come by and take a look! This is a 3 bedroom 2.1 bath home with a 2 car garage and a wonderful back yard. There are wood blinds and ceiling fans throughout. The stainless steal 2 door refrigerator stays. The other side is available for sale as well.  See you there!   07/31/2008

MARKET UPDATE 1-25-2008 to 7-25-2008 Addison Midway Meadows Duplexes Properties for Sale Currently 9 Duplexes on the market Price range: $194,000 to $238,500 Average list price per square foot; $106.23 Sold Properties Between January 25, 2008 and July 25, 2008 there have been two sales in the neighborhood The high sales price per square foot was $107.82 The low sales price per square foot was $107.82 The average sales price per square foot of Sold Properties was $106.68 Two listings at 14823 and 14821 Sopras offer an opportunity for a Buyer to purchase both sides of a duplex for investment, or to live on one side and rent the other side. This duplex is located behind the Addison Athletic Center. Call for information on these properties. 07/25/2008

Open House.....Sunday, July 27, 2008.....Addison, TX, Dallas County Open House 14823 Sopras Circle, Addison Texas Near the Addison Athletic Center 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2143 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms/2.5 baths Half duplex will be held open this Sunday.  Come by and take a look! This is a 3 bedroom 2.1 bath home with a 2 car garage and a wonderful back yard. There are wood blinds and ceiling fans throughout. The stainless steal 2 door refrigerator stays. The other side is available for sale as well.  See you there!           07/24/2008

MARKET UPDATE   1/1/08 - 6/30/08 Addison's Midway Meadows Single Family Detached Homes There are currently 4 homes on the market, ranging from  $222,500 to $299,900. Since January 1, 2008, there have been 6 sales in the neighborhood, with $120.09 being the average price per sq. ft. (up from $94.63 for the previous 6 month period).  Homes sold from a low of $175,000 to a high of $246,000.  Higher priced homes typically reflect those that have been updated. The highest sale was at $142.94 per sq ft (up from $96.33 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. On www.LorrieSemler.com: read my Addison Update blog or visit the Powerpage link to see an  up-to-the minute list of homes new on the ma... 07/21/2008

MARKET UPDATE   1/1/08 - 6/30/08 Addison's Towne Lake Townhomes  There are currently 5 townhomes on the market, ranging from  $239,900 to $339,900. Since January 1, 2008, there have been 2 sales in the complex, with $138.88 being the average price per sq. ft. (down from $141.40 for the previous 6 month period).  Homes sold from a low of $270,000 to a high of $293,000.   The highest sale was at $140.93 per sq ft (down from $140.93 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. On www.LorrieSemler.com: read my Addison Update blog or visit the Powerpage link to see an  up-to-the minute list of homes new on the market. Lorrie Semler, e-PRO, GRIKeller Williams - Dallas North972-416-3417   07/21/2008

MARKET UPDATE   1/1/08 - 6/30/08 Addison's Valley of Bent Tree Condominium Homes There is currently 1 unit on the market, priced at  $99,950. Since January 1, 2008, there have been 4 sales in the complex, with $94.40 being the average price per sq. ft. (down from $94.63 for the previous 6 month period).  Units sold from a low of $63,500 to a high of $97,000. Higher priced sales typically reflect larger units and units that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $99.18 per sq ft (down from $104.19 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. On www.LorrieSemler.com: read my Addison Update blog or visit the Powerpage link to see an  up-to-the minute list of homes new on the market. Lorri... 07/20/2008

Market Update: 1/1/08 - 6/30/08 for Addison's Midway Meadows Duplex Homes  There are currently 9 homes on the market, priced from $191,000 to $238,500. Since January 1, 2008, there have been 2 sales  of duplexes in the neighborhood.  The average price per sq. ft. was $106.68.  Homes sold from a low of $196,000 to a high of $200,000.  The highest sale was at $107.82 per sq. ft. Please call me for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET ANALYSIS and suggestions on getting your home ready to go on the market. On www.LorrieSemler.com: read my Addison Update blog or visit the Powerpage link to see an  up-to-the minute list of homes new on the market. Lorrie Semler, e-PRO, GRIKeller Williams - Dallas North972-416-3417   07/20/2008

Market Update: 1/1/08 - 6/30/08 for Addison's Pecan Square Condominium Homes There are currently 3 units on the market, ranging in price from $99,500 (1 bedroom) to $124,900 (2 bedrooms). Since January 1, 2008, there have been 3 sales in the complex, with $124.92 being the average price per sq. ft.  (up from $118.56 six months ago).  Units sold from a low of $118,000 to a high of $136,000 (as compared to $116,500 & $123,000 six months ago). Higher priced sales typically reflect larger units and those that have been updated.  The highest sale was at $126.87 per sq.ft. (up from $119.53 per sq. ft. six months ago). Addison's condo market remains strong!  If you'd like to purchase a home in Addison, call me! Lorrie Semler, e-PRO, GRIKeller Williams - Dallas North972-416-3417 07/14/2008

There's a new restaurant on Restaurant Row (better known as Belt Line Road) in Addison, TX.  Al-Amir, a Lebanese restaurant and club opened at 3885 Belt Line Road a couple months ago.  The original Al-Amir at 7402 Greenville Avenue in Dallas is still open. Out of the blue, I got a call from Sandy Moses, the marketing director for the new Addison location.  She called to thank me for information she found useful that I had posted to Active Rain and to Localism about Addison's top companies, and she invited me and a friend to come by for the lunch buffet. Last Thursday, I took Sandy up on her offer.  The food was fabulous!  You've got to try the lemon rice soup if you get there.  Everything on the buffet was fresh and even a vegetarian won't leave hungry. In addition to the main dining ar... 07/13/2008

The real estate market in Addison, TX is still going strong!  There were 82 properties for sale in June.  Of those, 28 were single family homes, 9 were half duplexes, 19 condos and 26 townhomes.  Of the 18 homes sold in June, 5 were single family homes, 7 condos, and 6 townhomes. One home is still in the option period from June. There are 11 homes in the pending category. Three listings expired, 3 listings were cancelled, and 3 were set to Temporarily Off the Market. The numbers above are only as accurate as the listing agents make them. To buy or sell in Addison, TX contact me. I'm an Addison resident/Addison specialist! Lorrie Semler, e-PRO, GRIKeller Williams - Dallas North972-416-3417www.LorrieSemler.com 07/09/2008

Join the Addison (Texas) Pacesetters (individuals 50 years old or older) for fun, exercise, healthy competition and social interaction every Wednesday at 10:30 am this summer.  Nintendo's Wii connects to the TV and brings to life favorite games, such as tennis, bowling and golf.  A wireless handheld device takes you through the motions of the game. There is no cost (it's FREE!) but you must sign up at the front desk at the Addison Athletic Center, where the activity will be held. You can also sign up for a $10.00 boxed lunch. 06/29/2008

Guaranteed fun for the whole family!10:00 AMThe 15th Annual 4th of July Addison's Kid's Parade Bring your American flags.  Decorate your bikes, yourself, your pets. The parade begins at Lakeview Court Circle and loops the lake once, ending at the Les Lacs Pavillion where food and drinks will be served.  Come hungry for hamburgers and hot dogs.  Meet your neighbors and celebrate the birth of our country with a BANG! If you'd like to participate by helping to place flags around the lake or by bringing snacks, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the organizer of the event!                                                06/26/2008

Strong financial management and performance, a high level of reserves, below-average property tax rate, and a healthy economic outlook are just some of the reasons why the Town of Addison is one of only five cities in Texas to attain a AAA bond rating. Over the next 10 years, two-thirds of the Town's outstanding debt will be retired.  Additional factors for the boost to the AAA rating include Addison's policies regarding budgeting practices, investments, long-term financial and capital planning, and reserves and debt management.  Way to go Ron Whitehead, our city manager, recently name the North Texas Public Administrator of the Year! 06/23/2008

Everything you ever wanted to know about Addison but were afraid to ask!  Sign up for the 5th almost-annual Addison Citizen's Academy that begins August 1st.  Have fun and learn about the town. I'm a graduate of the 4th Academy, 2006.  Twenty five of us Addison residents gave up 4 Saturdays to spend with town employees, learning about the city council, Conference & Theatre Centre, Environmental Services department, the fire and police departments, Special Events (and Addison has lots of those), parks & recreation department, and even the public works department. We got to go back stage at the WaterTower Theatre, inside a water tower, into the control tower at Addison airport, and other interesting places around town. To learn more about this program, contact Mario Canizares, Assistant C... 06/22/2008

With less than 2 weeks to go, plan your Kaboom Town celebration now!  Celebrate Independence Day, Addison style! Thursday, July 3, 20085 PM - MidnightNext to the Addison Conference Centre15650 Addison RoadAddison, Texas 75001 Enjoy live music, amazing fireworks, and a historic Warbid flyover. The schedule of events includes: Kids' Fun Zone (opens at 5:00 PM)concessions, rock climbing wall, giant slide, inflatables and more Bud Light Main Stage(5:30) Texas Music Project Showcase(6:30) Texas Army National Guard Lone Star Band(8:00) Studio 54(9:25) Presentation of Colors by Civil Air Patrol Group 3 & National Anthem(10:00) Movie Rudy - Stay for the movie and avoid the traffic! Overhead in the Addison sky(7:30) Cavanaugh Flight Museum Historic Warbird Flyover with live narration at the Bowl... 06/21/2008

It's not too early to subscribe for the upcoming season at The WaterTower Theatre at the Addison Theatre Center! WaterTower Theatre, completed in 1992, is the resident theatre company of the Addison Theatre Centre, a 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art, custom-designed space. It was designed to be used in a myriad of configurations. Whatever the production, the entire space can be adapted to create the ambience of a performance, putting the audience directly into a thrilling experience. The theatre is easy to get to.  The address is 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX 75001. It's across from the fuel tanks at Addison airport. The 2008-2009 season:  Doubt, A Parableby John Patrick ShanleyOctober 2 - 26, 2008Area Premiere: Fathr Flynn, a charismatic young priest, is adored by his students; Si... 06/18/2008

Pool Flix!  It's annual movie night at the Town of Addison's Athletic Center's outdoor pool!  Showing Friday night, June 27th, 2008: Enchanted 8:30 pm Free to Addison kids and Addison residents of all ages! Come float in the pool or lounge on the deck and watch the movie. Last year's event was rescheduled 3 times before the weather cooperated.  Let's hope this year it goes off without a hitch (or a lightening bolt). 06/16/2008

Who is FIFI? FIFI is the world's only airworthy B-29. She will be back in the air soon, according to Jim Cavanaugh of Addison's Cavanaugh Flight Musuem.  Mr. Cavanaugh pledged $1.2 million in sponsorship with the Commerative Air Force for the re-engine project.  "The B-29 played such a significant role in history that it is important that this airplane be preserved. I felt the need to get FIFI flying again," said Cavanaugh. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is an Addison Texas attraction that shouldn't be missed! 06/15/2008