Explore DFW new homes, new communities online, at home, at any time. Real Estate and Friends 02.19

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Groovy Old Pics!

Keller Williams’ Danna Wolf with hubby, Tommy, in 2000 and 2018!

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Trinity Falls in McKinney Celebrates Realtors k handed out a $10,000 Check!

Ralph Thomas with RE/MAX Town & Country and Trinity Falls’ General Mgr Bob Ditthardt

Kim Kankel - Ebby (R) was one of the Realtors closing the most homes during 2018 in Trinity Falls! Shown with her office Mgr, Kathy Darrow

Brent Holdburg with Small World Realty with Bob Ditthardt

Frankie Arthur with Coldwell Bankers APEX Realtors was the Top Realtor last year in Trinity Falls!

Danny Force with DFW Legacy Real Estate Group and Bob Ditthardt

Doug Goff, Co-President and COO of Johnson Development with Kelli Janc

Jaymie Pedigo & Greg Dawson (Drees Homes) are McKinney residents & big promoters of it!

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M A G A Z I N E

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L E T T E R

It IS February, so it seems fitting to talk about LOVE. Isn’t it amazing what a kind word can do to lift someone’s spirits? We never know the struggles of another person, so BE KIND, BE PATIENT, BE LOVING. Now back to me! Haaaa! At the behest of Facebook nudging me, I recently changed my profile picture (below). Wow! Did I ever feel the love of my real estate friends! At the time of press, I had nearly 200 ‘likes’ and more comments on my new photo! Kind words always lift my spirits. Never doubt the positive impact of offering up a kind word or compliment via Facebook or in-person.

Speaking of Facebook, the magazine’s page (Real Estate and Friends Magazine) is where you will find more photos than we can fit in the magazine each month, so check it out regularly! Please also “Like” it so we can tag you when we find a photo of you!

How do you get YOUR photo in the magazine, you ask?

Out with Capital Title’s Billy Vaughn talking about the value of branding ads. We’ve known each other since the late 80s!

If you work in the DFW residential real estate community, and are part of the ‘village’ that it takes to develop, build, sell, insure, purchase, and any part of the new home sales cycle, you are our real estate friend! Just send us some pictures! It’s that simple!

Take pictures at team meetings, group luncheons, celebrating, enjoying a happy hour - whatever! When you email, if given the choice, always choose the largest file you can send. Please ID those in the photo and give us a brief description of what is going on in the photo. Email: fun@realestateandfriends.com How do we decide which photos to print? The better quality photos (clarity, brightness, relative subject matter) are chosen first, simply because they make the magazine look better.

However, we work VERY hard to work with any photos submitted.

Some are just unable to be saved - too dark, too fuzzy, too far away, photos of food (we can’t use), etc.

Why are people posing with the magazine? We dedicate many pages to our real estate friends who pose with the magazine while out doing everyday things - happy hours, office meetings, vacations, weddings, and more! The magazine has been taken around the world by our real estate friends. Photos depicting our real estate friends including the magazine in their fun find their way in!

How can you get a magazine? The magazine is hand delivered all over DFW each month for FREE to real estate, title co, mortgage co, and real estate associations. Pretty much where ever Realtors might be found - we deliver! If you don’t get the magazine in your real estate, title or mortgage office, give us a call or email. (Sorry, we don’t deliver to home-based offices.)

Hope to see you soon at a DFW real estate event!

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Got to meet the “Candys Dirt” team over the holidays. Look for Candy and I to collaborate on some FuN real estate social events this year!

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Anderson Hanson Blanton Group Feeling the Love! Call them for Advertising. Marketing. Public Relations.

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Realtors Peggy Hill with adorable daughter in law, Carrie Hill

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On the Road with Mary Nelson! TAR, MLS, WCR, CCAR, MetroTex, FUNdraising & more!

Texas Realtor 2019 Kick off Anita Kisslee with Mary

David Alan Cox, Charly Clark with Mary at CCAR

Blondes having fun! Kim Anderson, Tamera Gaeda, Elizabeth Austin

Nancy Holzwarth & Mary

Beth Caldwell, Susan Podsednik, Egypt Sherrod & Darryl Morris Lauren Vaughn - Freedom Title with Realtor, Sheryl English

They MIGHT Cowboys Fans! Tiffany Rivers, Amy Stubblefield, & Betty Dean - The Sapphire Group

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David Weekley Homes

LIMITED TIME INCENTIVES

As one of our Real Estate Partners, we want to thank you for bringing us into your inner circle and entrusting us to help your Clients find their dream home. And now, the rewards are coming full circle as a member of our exclusive Seller’s Circle!

When you sell a David Weekley home in one of our Dallas/Ft. Worth-area communities between January 1 and March 31, 2019, we’re rounding up the benefits with these special commissions:.

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Plus, as one of our trusted partners, you’ll also enjoy these great benefits: Sneak peek at new communities

Exclusive invites to VIP grand opening events

Special Real Estate Agent thank you events

Get looped into our great rewards and visit a model home for more details!

See a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for details. Not valid with any other offer or on previously written contracts. One (1) percent Bonus Commission is available to qualifying Real Estate Agents who sell a David Weekley Quick Move-in Home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019. Two (2) percent Bonus Commission is available to qualifying Real Estate Agents who sell a David Weekley Quick Move-in Home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019, and who sell one (1) or more David Weekley homes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019. Closings are based on order within a calendar year. All additional commissions will be shown on the Closing Disclosure and paid after closing, by check payable to the Broker who is identified as Real Estate Agent’s sponsoring Broker at the time of the first contract, unless that Broker releases the Real Estate Agent commissions to another Broker. Real Estate Agent must meet all other requirements for earning a commission on each sale (per Commission Protection Agreement and applicable Texas law), and must be listed as the Real Estate Agent on the agreement at the time of the first write up. Any home purchased by a Real Estate Agent for any purpose other than owner occupancy will not be counted toward a Reward or Bonus. Extra commission applies to closing order regardless of the contract sale date. The company has sole discretion in determining whether the eligibility requirement is met for each sale. Real Estate Agent is responsible for any income taxes on the prize, bonus or commissions, and any other costs incurred in connection with same. David Weekley Homes reserves the right to terminate the Program early or modify rules of eligibility, but will honor any qualifying Rewards earned up to that point. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials, and availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2019 David Weekley Homes – All Rights Reserved. Dallas, TX (DALF102633)

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The 3 Marketeers!

Great real estate friends!

Shown in 2014 and today!

KW’s Bobbi Bracco, Champions’ Linda Chase Aaand THAT’s how you grab attention at a sales rally! Chris Hartley with Trendmaker Homes as the Greatest Showman!

& CB’s Rene Burchell

Casey Smith, Tammi Burgee, Nima Khanghahi The Speaker, Tamera Gaede & Austin Knight Capital Titles’ Vika Good and Stephanie Allen

Congrats! Coleman Taylor - the new MLS rep for Rockwall! Shown with Ebby’s Sylvia Kidd

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*On first sale, Realtors are enrolled in the Earn More rewards program and can take advantage of the Relocation Reimbursement or additional bonuses if available, in addition to the standard 3% commission. On subsequent sales, Realtors must choose from the Earn More 5% commission, Relocation Reimbursement, or additional bonus, if available. Program begins January 1, 2019 and runs through December 31, 2019. All bonuses, including Earn More rewards, will be paid on the settlement statement at closing. Realtor must have written authorization from their Broker and a completed W-9 form to be paid by any other method. Earn More rewards applies to individual Realtor sales only, no team sales. Programs subject to change or termination without notice. **Must be a licensed Texas Realtor. Not available with any other Realtor incentives or bonuses. Restrictions apply. Contract must be written between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 and a copy of the relocation agreement must be provided. Referral fees are not included.

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Marnie Smith, Bernice Lowry got the Black and White memo!

Ebby Plano’s Kay Wright & Pam Lewis

RE/MAX Trinity’s David and Jaci Coan are adorable

Salmon pants, blue accent kind of day!

Realtor Joe Atkins with Joshua Lopez Republic Title’s Cindy Peters is wild about Jennifer Brawley

Champions in blue!

Linda Chase & Betsey Peterson look gorgeous in their blue!

GET A 5% COMMISSION* During our Get More National Sales Event, you can earn 5% commission on our quick movein homes.

Plus, your clients can save up to $40,000** on already reduced quick move-in homes.

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*Offer is good on quick move-in contracts signed from 2/7/19-2/27/19 and can close by 3/29/19. Valid for licensed Real Estate Agents only and subject to employing broker’s approval. 5% commission is based on the Contracted Price and is payable at closing. Real Estate Agent must ensure commission is itemized on contract and accounted for on closing dislosure.**Offer valid only on contracts signed on quick move-in homes between 2/7/19-2/27/19 in Dallas/Fort Worth that close per terms of the purchase agreement. The up to $40,000 in savings is based on the average savings of homes available as of the date of this publication, and is computed based on a percentage of the total price and age of home. Average savings will be approximately $25,000. This offer has already been applied to the listed price of the home. This offer is not redeemable for cash and may not be combined with other offers. Savings vary per home, plan and community, and are valid on select move-in ready homes only. Homes pictured may not be available/available at the lowest advertised price. Pricing, features and availability subject to change without notice. See New Home Counselor for complete details. Š2019 Beazer Homes

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On the Road with Tiago Title’s Cathy Capps-Warren!

Thanks Cathy! - Tiago Title - Call her! 469-500-5880 •cathy@tiagotx.com

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Our friends at Anderson Hanson Blanton all fancied up to celebrate Denise! Kelly Hanson, Jody Hanson, Denise Jordan & Ana Blanton

Candy’s Dirt Candy with Realtor, Cindy McCarty Girls Next Door: Paige Farnsworth - Farmers & Great Western’s Jennifer Gerlich

Off to tropical Costa Rica!

K Hovnanian’s Linda Taylor Kim Tullos

eXp Realtor Nita Grayson with Finance of America’s Freeman Sawyer

Realtors, David Alan Cox & Myra Oliver

Title girl, Tonya Theus is adorable!

We are thankful for magazine cheerleaders Shelley Baggett-Jones & David Alan Cox

Realtor, Jackie Granata won a 2019 Mercedes at the Highland Homes event!

Heartland Has It

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Five highly respected builders to choose from: Bloomfield Homes Highland Homes History Maker Homes Impression Homes Lennar

HEARTLAND offers a plethora of fabulous amenities for family fun and activity: • • • • • • • • • • •

“Heartland Hall”, a community center for parties and events A 35-acre stocked lake with a fishing pier Miles of winding trails surround the lake and greenbelts Jr. Olympic pool, tot pool & new sport pool Pirate’s Cove playground Highly acclaimed Crandall ISD On-site Barbara Walker Elementary & Holly T. Dietz Elementary Hundreds of acres of greenbelts Baseball and soccer fields as well as a basketball court Park and picnic areas Natural gas to new lots

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On the Road with Dick North! TAR, MLS, WCR, CCAR, MetroTex, FUNdraising & more!

Melissa Hagood, Tiffany & Nathan Ross, John Larriviere

Gwen Moore & Bette Washington

Harlan Cooper & Greg, Hall

Cholly Holmes & Patricia Douglas

Ira Thomas & Florida Henderson

Dick North & Tina Peters

Dick North, Rick Davis, Jennifer Gerlich & Joshua Vernon

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TRIP DETAILS: 7-Night luxury Rhine River Cruise on-board the AmaSerena, a 162 passenger vessel. Trip begins in Amsterdam, Netherlands & ends in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Ludwigshafen & Breisach, Germany as well as Strasbourg, France.

Trip will take place April 20 — 27, 2020 and will include round-trip air travel, luxury cruise in a lavish twin-balcony stateroom, all meals and beverages, entertainment and MUCH more!

QUALIFICATIONS: From November 01, 2018 to December 31, 2019, sell a combined total of $1.2 Million in new homes in any of our three master planned communities & win an all-expenses-paid luxury AmaWaterways Rhine River Cruise for you & one guest! www.amawaterways.com/destination/europe-river-cruises/2020/captivating-rhine

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* Trips may not be sold or traded and there is no financial exchange if unable to attend. All new home sales must close by February 01, 2020 in order to qualify & REALTOR® info must be documented on sales contract at time of execution. All travelers must be at least 21 years of age & hold a current passport..

Visit our website at www.HuffinesCommunities.com for updates.

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CCAR Global Diversity Committee The goal of the Global Diversity Committee is to foster an inclusive, diverse environment where members can engage, learn, and embrace each other’s unique culture so they can better serve their real estate clients and communities.

Ebby’s Lisa Johnson has been building and showing homes since she was in 5th grade! She built this ‘clubhouse’ all by herself! Her Dad was replacing their fence and she asked him to build her a clubhouse out of the old fence wood. He didn’t get to it before go-getter Lisa got out his tools and built it herself!

He ended up tearing it down and building her a really nice she-shed with a window and real door! Look how far she’s come - now you can see Lisa on HGTV! Champion’s Cynthia Lott & Linda Chase at CCAR

Mar’Sue making a pitch! ~ Sales Solve Everything

Look at these pretty people! Royalty’s Beth Hunt, Carlos Huerta & Hailey Pescatore

INSPIRATION

Opening in early 2019 — soon residents will be able to relax poolside at this upscale community center, complete with resort-style pools and cabanas overlooking Lake Lavon. Club Inspiration has something for all ages and interests — including a playground, sand volleyball courts, two-story fitness center, outdoor event pavilion & amphitheatre, entertainment courtyard, and a lazy river!

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Gone But Not Forgotten Laura Avila • Passed November 24, 2018 Laura Avila, 36, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 24 in El Paso following a surgical procedure in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A Realtor with JP & Associates’ Uptown office, Laura was focused on her career and busy planning her wedding to Enrique Cruz, her fiancé. Cruz planned a celebration of life ceremony in Tulum, Mexico, where their wedding was supposed to take place.

Lisa Doney • May 1, 1959 - December 9, 2018 Lisa Doney, 59, passed away at her home in Dallas on December 9, 2018. Lisa was born in the Panama Canal Zone while her father was in the US Army. Lisa worked as a model, winning several titles before beginning a career in sales and marketing with radio stations and real estate. In the last 20 years she worked marketing for several prominent home builders in Dallas, including Our Country Homes, Meritage Homes, David Weekley Homes and others. Lisa is survived by a loving extended family.

Thomas Kellam • May 28, 1971 - December 24, 2018 Thomas Kellam, 47, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2018 in Richardson. Thomas was born in Dallas. He grew up in the Garland/Sachse area. He was a mortgage loan officer at Supreme Lending. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Kellam and extended family. Thomas, aka Team Mom Tom or Mr. Tom, served as the 12U Team leader and directed his passion to helping others.

Christopher Castellow • January 7, 1971 - January 12, 2019 Christopher Castellow, 48, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born in Ardmore, OK. He was a mortgage lender and lived in Little Elm with his wife Niki and their three children. He was active in the community and his children’s activities. Followed closely behind Chris’s walk with God, his top priority was family and friends.

Susan Kaplan • Passed January 22, 2019 Our DFW real estate community lost a dear friend and valued colleague. Susan Kaplan worked at MetroTex for over 20 years.

She passed on January 22, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

A service to celebrate Susan’s life was held on January 24th at the Beth Torah section at Restland Memorial Park.

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