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A place for everything, and everything in its place

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When you buy a new home in McKinney, TX, it’s only natural to do everything you can to keep the house in pristine shape after you move in. By spending some time on home organization, you can make sure that clutter doesn’t find a way to move in with you!

Here are a few strategies you can use to keep everything in its place:

1. Set aside one area in your home for mail and important papers.  Soon as the mail comes in, throw out what you don’t need and file the rest in your designated location.

2. Keep kitchen counters clear for food preparation. Store appliances you don’t use every day out of sight. Use tiered stacking shelves and pull-down racks for cabinets. Expandable or modular organizers are great to utilize every inch of drawer space.  A great place to find these supplies is the new Container Store, which recently opened in McKinney.

3. Implement the one in, one out rule. Whenever you get something new like a book or piece of clothing, get rid of something old. That way you’ll avoid the tendency to accumulate things.

4. Use stacking drawers or shelves in closets to take advantage of the vertical space. Also, save time selecting an outfit to wear by color coordinating your clothes, and grouping similar items together.

5. Take advantage of areas over doors and underneath beds to store items you don’t use often. On the other hand, make sure the items you do use frequently are each to reach.

6. Organize your cleaning supplies in one area of your garage, pantry or laundry room to keep them easily accessible.

7. Keep magazines and catalogs from piling up by keeping only the last 6 issues, or better yet, tear out the pages you wish to save, and recycle the rest of the periodical.

If you’re looking to buy a new home in McKinney, TX, contact Landon Homes at 866-898-3603 to schedule a tour of Shiloh Ranch. This quiet community features some of the largest homesites McKinney has to offer.

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Landon Homes Is Debt Free

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It’s no secret that times have been tough for the home construction industry – forcing some home builders into bankruptcy. But others have managed to survive and even thrive, despite the adversity – thanks to sound business practices.

Dallas based home builder Landon Homes is one company whose debt free status has enabled it to maintain a competitive advantage in this turbulent environment. 

For more than 20 years, the Landon name has been synonymous with uncompromising quality, commitment to customer satisfaction, and exemplary value. John Landon, president of Landon Homes, has been a leading force in homebuilding and development since the 1980s.

Landon’s leadership led to the receipt of some of the industry’s most prestigious awards, including being named Texas Builder of the Year five out of seven years, and a myriad of honors for outstanding architecture, product designs, and premier customer service.

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Landon Homes Recruits Award-Winning Sales Professional

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Talk about experience! Landon Homes has hired an award-winning professional with a real estate background of 20+ years in Dallas to be its new sales manager for The Villages at Willow Bay.

Max Luce has sold $350 million worth of homes in his 28 year career in Dallas/Fort Worth real estate. His accomplishments include being named salesman of the year for 7 years in a row, and a winner of the prestigious McSAM award, given by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Besides his tremendous sales record, Mr. Luce has been involved in all facets of the home building industry from building to management to home warranties.

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A Bright Side to the Housing Bust

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EnclaveAtLakeviewLifestyleCNN Staff Writer, Les Christie, writes “Homebuying has not been this affordable in a generation.”  Falling home prices along with the $8,000 federal tax credit for home buyers is creating an incredible home buying opportunity for first time buyers.  Empty Nesters who are rethinking their current living conditions and downsizing or buying a second home also appreciate the more affordable pricing.

For buyers in all stages of life, good schools, good value and an improved quality of life are important considerations when making a decision about where to buy a new home.  Landon Homes, a North Dallas homebuilder, is counting on the fact that their community, The Enclave at Lakeview, has something for North Dallas area new home first time buyers as well as empty nesters:  good schools, four amenity centers, one story and two story floorplans with great value and an easy commute to key business, shopping and entertainment areas.

The Enclave at Lakeview offers some of the best prices in the Frisco Independent School District. Located in Little Elm just east of Lake Lewisville, this master-planned community includes four amenity centers, with pools, parks, trails, and more. Lakeview is served by Frisco’s newest and best schools. Panther Creek Parkway leads directly from the Tollway into the community. Frisco’s key business, shopping and entertainment areas are just 10 minutes away.

New homes in The Enclave at Lakeview are affordably priced from the $150’s.  If you’re a first time home buyer and want a new home in the Frisco ISD, time and opportunity are running out.  In order to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit, you must close on or before November 30th and currently there are two homes at The Enclave that can meet that timeframe.  For more information, contact Tanya Smith anytime by phone at 214-707-0347 or just click on our LIVE CHAT feature throughout the Landon Homes website for speedy answers to all of your new home questions.

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North Dallas Home Builder Makes Homes More Energy Efficient

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Builder of New Homes in North Dallas Goes the Extra Mile to Make Homes More Energy Efficient.

Every day we hear more and more about going green.  Today, new home builders around the country are advertising green, building green, using green products and getting green certified.  But what does all that really mean? 

For Landon Homes a builder of new homes in North Dallas,  “going green” means putting more green back in their home buyers’ wallets each month and leaving more green on the planet. 

John Landon, President of Landon Homes, proudly comments about their green initiatives. “Our energy engineers and architects work hand-in-hand to create fabulous floor plans with great features and flow.  Our innovative energy-conservation measures are constantly working to make your home more comfortable year-round from the hottest days of summer to the coldest days of winter.” 

Families who live in a Landon Home really appreciate the difference in their lower utility bills and the day-to-day comfort of their home.  They also appreciate what their builder does to protect the environment and our natural resources.  

There are many ways a builder can create a more energy efficient living environment.  Let’s take a look at how the type of lumber and insulation used in the framing stage of a new home play an important role. 

  • 2×6 vs. 2×4 Framing
    Landon Homes is the first major Dallas-Fort Worth builder to use 2×6 framing instead of 2x4s. With 2×6 framing, walls are 57% thicker and consequently they are straighter and sturdier. Thicker wall cavities allow the builder to increase wall insulation to R21 instead of the more typical R13.
     
  • Exterior Wall Sheathing
    In addition to thicker walls and more insulation, Landon Homes also applies a ½” exterior Dow foam sheathing to seal against outside air infiltration.  This prevents drafts and helps the heating and cooling systems work more efficiently.  This is another year-round money saving feature for home owners.  
  • Attic Insulation
    Attics are one of the biggest areas of heat loss in a home. Landon Homes uses R38 blown insulation on the flat surfaces of the attic along with R22 laid on the sloped ceilings.  This added insulation allows your AC to work less which saves money in utility bills.

There is hundreds of other energy saving features that can be built in a new home that can save you money while protecting the environment.  To find out more about how you can save money in your current home or what energy saving features to look for in a new home, visit www.LandonHomesUSA.com.

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