Jan 16 preview

JANUARY 2016

SHARON K ETKO presents Simply -theBest

SOLD

SEE WHAT’S

SOLD 2015 SEE WHAT’S

NEW 2016

A Note

FROM SHARON Welcome to the January issue of “Simply the Best”!

2015 was certainly a year of growth for the DFW Metroplex. The last twelve months provided an interesting flurry of real estate activity with the multiple headlines and corporate maneuvers.

Exciting times await us over the next few years!

In 2016, many of those developments will actually manifest and it will be a very rapid Spring/Summer selling season. If you are contemplating a local move, give me a call - you might find yourself in the midst of that frenzy. This mania is great if you are selling, but can be frustrating if you are trying to purchase your next home simultaneously.

Depending on your price range, you could be in a multiple offer battle for that perfect property. Don’t miss your opportunity, my group knows how to write to win.

Leasebacks are becoming more common and transactions can now take 45-60 days (or longer!) with the new lending laws. Not aware of those changes? We need to talk so I can bring you up to speed on the changes that took place on October 3rd, 2015 and the impact they have on your potential move. With these new lending and title regulations in place, it is now more important than ever that you are working with a knowledgeable real estate expert. I can help you navigate through these nuances that can quickly become nuisances if not managed effectively.

I am always available for a conversation to discuss your home’s value in the current market, and suggest updates and enhancements you may need to consider to capture top dollar from buyers. Please call me direct at 972-841-3110. I look forward to visiting with you personally.

PS - Take a moment to review my 2015 SOLD section in the middle of the magazine and find the homes I have sold in your neighborhood and/or in the area you want to move your family to next!

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Lakeside on Preston

Featured on the Cover 3400 Twin Lakes Way, Plano $1,250,000

Approx. 5,700 SqFt.

Built 1998

Uniquely Constructed Concrete estate showcases a true Southwestern feel throughout. Fantastic curb appeal with inviting wraparound porch and huge half-acre corner lot. Gourmet kitchen boasts granite slab counters and farm sink. Wall of windows in family room frames luscious backyard, with pool and spa.

Library, formals feature red oak floors with slate inserts. Master bath features marble floors, Whirlpool tub, granite doorless shower. Fabulous home theatre, gameroom creates upstairs entertainer’s paradise. Corner Lot, 4 Bedrooms, 3.2 Baths, Library, Theatre, Gameroom, Wet Bar, Pool and Spa, 3 Car Garage.

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Villages of Stonebriar Park

D L SO 5 Armstrong Drive, Frisco $1,400,000

Approx. 6,405 SqFt.

Built 2006

No detail has been overlooked in this French Traditional Masterpiece presented on one of only nine exclusive waterview lots along Armstrong Drive. Elegance and comfort marry in this Avida Custom with gorgeous millwork and brilliant floorplan. The master suite offers sweeping water views, marble floors and Corinthian columns. Unique Maple Herringbone Floors cover the executive library. Generous gameroom with balcony views of the lake; theatre and three en-suite bedrooms up. Gate Guarded Community, 5 Bedrooms, 5.2 Baths, Library, Theatre, Gameroom, Wet Bar, Balcony, Pool and Spa, 3 Car Garage.

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Willow Bend Country

5716 Arcady Place, Plano $2,400,000

Approx. 8,440 SqFt.

Built 1995

Escape to another world in this one-of-a-kind Mediterranean stucco estate! This stunning home is positioned splendidly to capture the generous 1.35 acre lot. Elegant interior appointments offer dramatic archways, distressed hardwoods, and many well planned details inside, including private guest wing. Prepare to be swept away by the downstairs home theatre. Car enthusiasts will love the eight car motor court. Cul-desac Lot, 1.35 Acre Lot, 5 Bedrooms, 5.3 Baths, Guest Suite, Library, Gameroom, Theatre, Billiards Room, Exercise Room, 3 Fireplaces, Outdoor Kitchen, Balcony, Pool & Spa, 8 Car Garage.

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