Welcome to Allen’s largest and most exciting master planned subdivision, Twin Creeks! Twin Creeks began building in the early nineties and is still going strong, with over 8,000 residents calling this neighborhood home. In addition to the main Twin Creeks section, there are sub-neighborhoods within Twin Creeks with their own designations. •    Somerset - Toll Brothers and Huntington patio homes (some on the golf course) ranging from $400K to $600K•    Lexington - Toll Brothers and Sanders estate sized homes (some on the golf course) ranging from $500K to $800K•    Ashwood - Standard Pacific and Highland homes ranging from $200K - $400K. This section is completed and does not offer any more new homes.•    Hawthorn - Standard Pacific and Huntington homes ranging from $300K - $600K•    Wim... 09/21/2008

Are you a working professional with minimal time for housework? Are you an empty nester looking for something small but close to the kids? Is your life too busy to care about the lawn in the yard? You don’t have to settle for a condo or townhome with shared walls. Simplify your life with a patio home! Patio homes, sometimes referred to as garden homes or courtyard homes, are a great solution for working professionals, empty nesters, busy adults, or even first time homebuyers. Patio homes are referred to as zero lot lines because the homes are built directly on the edge of a lot’s outer boundary.  The side of your neighbor’s house, which has no windows, acts as the fence or boundary. Typically with SFR, a fence acts as the separation barrier or boundary, but since the lots are smaller, t... 09/20/2008

Cambridge Homes is bringing its award winning luxury patio homes to West Allen at Cambridge at Watters Crossing! These low-maintenance zero lot courtyard homes are perfect for busy adults, working professionals, or empty nesters.  The homeowners association maintains the front yard and common grounds. The zero lots are perfect for private gardens since your next door neighbor has no windows on one side of their home. The floorplans are very functional with a high level of custom finishes and a timeless architecture that doesn't go out of style. Homes range from the 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,800 sq.ft. and start in the high $200's. The neighborhood will mimic a quaint European village with brick and stone elevations,  private gardens, al fresco rooms, and much more! About 10 of the homes will ha... 09/14/2008

No wonder people love Twin Creeks! Take a look at the 2008 Taks Ratings for Twin Creeks, Allen, Texas: Elementary: Boon Elementary: Exemplary Green Elementary: Exemplary Kerr Elementary: Exemplary (In the 2007 - 2008 school year, some of Twin Creeks attended Kerr Elementary. For the 2008 - 2009 school year, new Mary Evans Elementary has opened up, and it has not been rated yet.)   Middle School: Ereckson Middle School: Recognized   High School: Lowery Freshman Center: Recognized Allen High School: Recognized   This information was taken from the Texas Education Agency. Rating Categories are: Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable, Not Acceptable.   For Additional Information on Twin Creeks or Allen Texas or Collin County Texas, contact the #1 agent in Collin County for Coldwell Banker, Miche... 09/10/2008

Cottonwood Creek Courtyard Homes and Cottonwood Creek Townhomes is nestled along the rows of trees lining Cottonwood Creek in West Allen.  Both the townhomes and courtyard homes offer a low maintenance lifestyle for young professionals, empty nesters, or small families.  The new townhomes being built will utilize the latest  “green” energy efficient technologies such as cocoon insulation, low E vinyl windows, and tech shield in the roof. The six different floorplans range from 1,600 sq.ft. to over 1,900 sq.ft. and start in the low $170’s. Ryland is the only builder that offers “courtyard” homes, which some builders also refer to as zero-lot lines. These courtyard homes are smaller than the traditional detached houses you would find in a North Dallas subdivision. Cottonwood Creek offers ... 08/28/2008

Shaddock Park is one of the newest premier subdivisions along Stacy Road in West Allen. The community offers estate homes on estate-sized lots with porte-cochere motor courts and amazing interior finish outs. Shaddock Park is named after its developer, the Shaddock Family of builders. Sotherby Homes, a company under the Shaddock Family of builders, constructs homes starting in the $400Ks along with K. Hovanian Homes. The elaborate cast stone entrance into the subdivision on Watters Road impresses a majestic feel to the homes in this subdivisions. Shaddock Park is minutes from major thoroughfares like 75 and 121. Down the street, you will find great shopping at the Allen Premium Outlets. Opening in the fall of 2008, the Village of Allen will be home to Best Buy, Homegoods, Olive Garden, ... 08/28/2008

Toll Brothers brings their exclusive collection of award winning estate homes to Allen’s newest premier community of Saddleridge. This neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of homes from Old French Country, to Mediterranean style villas with red terracotta roofs, to English Manors and traditional Southern brick homes.  Saddleridge is an exclusive subdivision with two lakes at the subdivision entrance, private cul-de-sacs, tree lined lots, and winding roads. Located on Stacy Road within the golden corridor, Saddleridge is minutes from major thoroughfares like 75 and 121. Down the street, you will find great shopping at the Allen Premium Outlets. Opening in the fall of 2008, the Village of Allen will be home to Best Buy, Homegoods, Olive Garden, Uncle Julio’s and much more. Shortly after, t... 08/25/2008

Lexington is one of three Toll Brothers community in Allen. It offers single family residences located in the prestigious master planned golf course community of Twin Creeks. Homes range from 3,200 square feet to 6,000+ square feet with luxurious standard features such as hand scraped hard wood floors, skip trowel texturing, double staged crown molding, tray ceilings, and much more. Sanders Custom Homes also builds in Lexington. This subdivision of about 200 lots is unique in its topography, offering oversized golf course home sites, tiered hillside home sites, or cul-de-sac homes sites.  Lexington’s entrance with mature trees, water feature, lush seasonal landscaping, and views of the golf course will impress a calm, serene, and tranquil mood, which is perfect in the natural landscape... 08/25/2008

    Allen ISD welcomes back students for the first day of classes on Monday, August 25, 2008. With the excitement of the new school season, we would like to highlight why Allen ISD is one of the fastest growing and highly sought after school districts in Collin County.   Allen ISD serves the city of Allen, as well as students from the neighboring Fairview and Lucas. Since 1989, school enrollment has more than doubled, bringing the number of students to approximately 17,049 in the 2007-2008 school year. There are a total of 14 elementary schools in the district, with the addition of the new Mary Evan Elementary in Twin Creeks opening this Fall season. The 15th elementary school, Olson Elementary, is scheduled to open in August 2009 in East Allen. Three middle schools, one freshman center... 08/19/2008

1843 NUECES DR, ALLEN TX , 75013-4747 Twin Creeks 06a$440,000Beds: 3Baths: 4Size: 2865 Sq FtSchool District: Allen ISDMLS# 11043449 Details & Photos Contact 421 BRAZORIA DR, ALLEN TX , 75013-4745 Twin Creeks 06b$449,975Beds: 4Baths: 4Size: 3767 Sq FtSchool District: Allen ISDMLS# 10987386 Details & Photos Contact 400 BRAZORIA DR, ALLEN TX , 75013-4744 Twin Creeks 06a$479,000Beds: 4Baths: 3.5Size: 3501 Sq FtSchool District: Allen ISDMLS# 11047758 Details & Photos Contact 1816 SAN LEANNA DR, ALLEN TX , 75013-4740 Twin Creeks 06a$489,000Beds: 4Baths: 4.5Size: 3786 Sq FtSchool District: Allen ISDMLS# 10996598 Details & Photos Contact 403 BRAZORIA DR, ALLEN TX , 75013-4745 Twin Creeks 06a$529,500Beds: 5Baths: 4.5Size: 4112 Sq FtSchool District: ALLEN ISDMLS# 11023082 Details & Photos Contac... 08/09/2008

If you have driven on Hwy 75 North through Allen, chances are you have noticed something new and very exciting taking shape at the Bethany exit. Initially slated to open in the summer of 2007, the development called Watters Creek was delayed and the grand opening ribbon cutting did not take place until May 2008. However, PF Chang’s did open for business in July 2007 and Market Street in February 2008. Watters Creek give shoppers a “retail resort” with beautiful natural features, abundant landscaping and outdoor restaurant seating, curved streets, meandering pathways, pond surrounding by restaurants, shade structures, interactive art that children could climb on, and even a community fireplace.  This center has a village look and feel with colors and textures that follow the rolling topo... 08/04/2008

Quail Run is a master planned community with an expansive 5-acre central park in the middle of the subdivision that is great for kids and pets. In this 5-acre park, there is also a community pool and gazebo with playground and sports court for T-ball practice. Front porches and balconies give a cozy and charming neighborhood feel. Prices at Quail Run are the lowest of new home communities in West Allen ranging from $250s to the $350s. Quail Run is located off of Watters Road in the Allen ISD. CLLICK HERE for current listings of available homes in Quail Run. Content and photos by Janus Real Estate Group. All rights reserved. Copyright 2008. 07/31/2008

Cumberland Crossing is West Allen's best-kept secret. Nestled in the woodlands at Twin Creeks Drive and Exchange Parkway, the community offers rolling hills with home sites wrapped around mature trees. The terraced lots with stone retaining walls provide a most unique topography to the community that is very rare in a North Texas suburb. Cumberland Crossing is off the beaten path in a very serene and tranquil natural setting. New lighted fields and ballparks will be built along Exchange Pkwy adjacent to the community.  The Arts of Collin County will be built north of Cumberland Crossing and within minutes to the new state of the art performance center. The walking and hiking trails throughout the community will connect to the Allen Park & Trail system. The community amenities center off... 07/31/2008

Star Creek is an exclusive 529-acre master planned community located off Stacy Road in West Allen, with Darling Homes and Highland Homes building in The Trails starting at the $280's to the $500's and The Reserves starting at the $500's to the $1M+. The incredible amenities center greets you at the Star Creek community entrance with a fountain and pond, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and wooded creeks. Homes in Star Creek are built to create a neighborhood feel with charming elevations, cozy floor plans, and tastefully landscaped lawns. Children in Star Creek attend the high acclaimed Allen ISD.  The Star Creek development also has a150-acre commercial development that offers a state of the art Lifetime Fitness, a 16-screen Cinemark Theatre, and local neighborhood stores. A ple... 07/31/2008

  The Village at Allen at the corner of Stacy Road and Highway 75 will be another welcomed and much needed shopping complex for the residents of Allen and surrounding areas. The 181-acre mixed-use development will consist of retail, specialty shops and restaurants. It will also include a state-of-the-art event center, office space, and a Marriot hotel and conference center.  Phase I, scheduled to open in the Fall of 2008, will include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, TJ Maxx Homegoods, Toys”R”Us, Babies”R”Us, Men’s Wearhouse, Cheddars, Nate’s Seafood, Uncle Julio’s, and Olive Garden. Phase II, scheduled to open in the Spring of 2009, will include Target, PetSmart, Hemispheres, Anderson's Furniture, Famous Footwear, and GameStop. Also opening in Spring of 2009 will be the 10 story 220-ro... 07/29/2008

  Somerset in Twin Creeks is one of Allen’s most sought after subdivisions with its combination of rolling hills, sweeping landscape, gorgeous homes, and miles of hike/bike trails through the Arnold Palmer golf course. The Somerset community entrance is separate from the main Twin Creeks subdivision. However, the lighted waterfall, fountains, gazebo and luscious green hills will certainly catch your attention as you cruise west along McDermott. Wimberley Place, Allen’s only gated community, shares Somerset’s amazing entrance off of Lakeway Dr.  Somerset opened up in 2005 with 220 total home sites and is currently in their last phase of construction. Toll Brothers and Huntington Homes offer new homes starting in the $400s. Unique to Somerset are the active neighborhood captains and gathe... 07/25/2008

Terri Pescatore and Jane Avrit with The PescatoreAvrit Team Keller Williams have given advise of ways to prepare your home to sell, such as setting the correct price and using a stager for appearance, but how about implementing some energy and water-saving options too. Many buyers will ask to see past utility bills for a home, and especially with today's increasing prices. Taking measures to reduce these costs might help a buyer to decide on your property verses another. Here are some easy projects that can increase a home's value in a buyer's eyes during a time of high energy costs:-Replace regular light bulbs in permanent fixtures with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs use about one-fifth as much energy as regular bulbs, and last about 12 times longer. I personally use these bulbs... 07/22/2008

DFW Real Estate - Gas Prices Location, Location, Location! That's what real estate is about! With gas prices now reaching $4 we're seeing a trend of people trying to move closer to work to cut down on fuel costs. According to the Dallas Morning News homebuyers are opting to trade the higher purchase price of a close-in home for the lower monthly gasoline expense and still save on time spent in the car each day. Some homebuyers are even downsizing to save on higher energy costs. The PescatoreAvrit Team is always available to help clients with real estate needs. If you're looking to make a move, or want to investigate your options to see if moving would be the right choice Terri and Jane are the ones to call! Closing over 100 transactions per year, they are the area real estate experts!He... 07/16/2008

Terri Pescatore and Jane Avrit have been in the real estate industry for 24 years, and are adamant when it comes to what it takes to sell a home. According to them the top factors are price and condition. These are two elements that sellers actually have control over. Obviously pricing your property correctly is key in today's market. With the amount of inventory currently for sale home owners cannot afford to overprice and lose out to the competition, but what about condition? The PescatoreAvrit Team says condition is not just about making sure the home is clean, but also how it flows with a buyer. How does the furniture fit? Does it seem cramped, or spacious? Are there too many distractions in the home that would keep the buyer from really looking at the house, and not the "stuff" in ... 07/07/2008

Below are the current market information and sales for Allen, TX in May 2008.  Sales are down significantly in Allen in May 2008 versus the same time last year but the average sales price is up.  The increase in sales price is due to the new neighborhoods that are developing on the west side of Allen including Star Creek, Waterford Park and Twin Creeks.  Most of these neighborhoods start at $300K and up. Contact me if you are interested to know how this sales data affects your next home sale or purchase.  May 2008   . May 2007   Sold Volume $33,082,914.00 . Sold Volume $44,731,520 # of Sales 130   # of Sales 192 Avg. Price $254,483.00   Avg. Price $232,976 New Listings 190   New Listings 255                     Average Days on the Market - May 2008               0 - $100K .             ... 06/30/2008