I’ll be the first to break this news – There is a 1,500 seat music venue and creole-themed restaurant coming to The Colony. Lava Cantina will be state of the art with celebrity chefs, including Patrick Stark, and will be booking touring music acts. Prepare yourself and go like their facebook page here. My family moved … Continue reading
We have some great news for people wanting to buy homes but had some items such as medical collections affecting their credit score. The Fair Isaac Corporation, which provides the FICO scoring model utilized by credit bureaus, recently announced a new scoring model which will be known as FICO 9. This new credit score is … Continue reading
I know we all hear about the crime and drugs in every city because that’s all that makes the news, but sometimes we need to remember our place in the whole of things. In this case, The Colony isn’t looking so bad…and will probably only get better. With home prices on the rise and all … Continue reading
15 years ago JCPenney bought this land and have received some good tax benefits from owning it, but now the retailer is struggling to stay afloat and have decided to sell the land. Plans to develop 240 acres of recently purchased J.C. Penney land into a $2 billion mixed-use development called Legacy West that could … Continue reading
Real Estate Agents Rank Biggest Home Seller Mistakes A recent survey of real estate agents by ActiveRain has confirmed that there are certain things a seller should avoid if they are trying to get their home sold for the best price in the least amount of time. The results of this survey are no surprise … Continue reading
The onslaught of holiday throwaways–cards, ribbons, paper, batteries, and so forth– can be brutal on the environment. Have a plan in place for getting rid of your old electronics and food and decoration waste this holiday season. E-waste: Gadgets, electronics, and computers are popular holiday gifts. Find a place to recycle or donate your old … Continue reading
Never bought a house before? These tips will help you better understand the homebuying process. Homebuying can be a confusing and somewhat daunting task. We’ll help you understand the homebuying process and find the home that’s the perfect fit. 1. Know your needs. First, examine your lifestyle. Do you long for bucolic pasturelands? Feel energized … Continue reading
SCAM ALERT!!!! People, people, people….please take 2 seconds to read this because it might save you thousands of dollars and headaches galore. Most of you know that I hate sites like Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com, hotpads, etc. These are 3rd party, unregulated real estate sites that don’t have to follow the same laws as actual real … Continue reading
Frisco is set to land an iFLY indoor skydiving facility, scheduled for opening in late 2013, at the Stonebriar Centre Mall. The facility will be known as iFLY Dallas and will be the 27th indoor skydiving facility built by the Austin-based company. This facility will boast a 14′-diameter vertical wind tunnel featuring an all glass … Continue reading
It’s natural to want your home and nursery to be perfect for your newborn. Unfortunately, the remodeling that many people do in anticipation of the baby’s arrival is typically anything but natural. But by following these three basic principles, you will avoid the usual traps that well-meaning parents often fall into and optimize your baby’s health – … Continue reading
Christopher Ohlig 