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How to Cure the Winter Blues

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Cold weather got you down? Don’t worry. There is a way to get out of that funk.  You can eat more fruits and vegetables. Go see a funny movie. Or paint away the winter blues by adding a burst of color to a room in your new home.

Before you head to your local paint store to stock up on supplies, decide whether you want to spend the weekend painting an entire room. Or take on a smaller project by painting one wall or certain architectural features.

You can add a bold accent color to just one wall. Or liven up the room with stripes or bands of color. Vary the size and width of the bands to give the room a stylish look. Horizontal stripes will make the room look wider and the ceiling appear lower. Vertical stripes have the opposite effect.

Painting crown moldings or arched window treatments a shade lighter or darker than the corresponding wall will emphasize these features in the room. Make sure you test the color on the area to be painted first to see how it looks in the day and night.  Colors will look differently under incandescent and fluorescent lighting compared to natural sunlight.

Certain colors affect people’s moods. So keep in mind what effect you want to achieve in the room you’re painting and then choose the corresponding color.

 - Red stimulates appetite & conversation

 - Blue & Green calm and soothe

 - Yellow sparks creativity

 - Orange stimulates  

 - Brown adds warmth and comfort

 - White illuminates a space

The shade of color you choose also has an impact on a room. Light colors make small spaces open and airy, while darker shades can set off lighter colored objects in the room and bring them into focus.  

Are you looking at homes for sale in Frisco?  You can find affordable north Dallas new homes that are both beautiful and eco-friendly, built by Landon Homes. To schedule a model home tour, contact Tanya Smith at 866-898-3603 or visit the website at www.landonhomesusa.com.

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New Homes in Frisco Safe & Secure

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When shopping for a new home, one of the qualities people take into consideration is whether the surrounding neighborhood is safe and secure. You can rest easy about that point if you’re moving to Frisco. This north Dallas suburb recently ranked as the 4th safest city in the nation for cities with populations between 100,000 and 499,000, and 14th safest overall nationwide. 

The ranking is a significant accomplishment considering that Frisco is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. It’s also a testament to the hard work put in by the city’s police officers and civilian staff to ensure that Frisco remains a safe place to live, work, and visit. You can also see why the city’s slogan is “Progress in Motion.” 

Frisco is proud of its heritage, too – dating back to the mid 1800s, when settlers first came to the area while traveling the Shawnee Trail. The town was named for Frisco Railroad, which owned the land on which the community was built.  Residents and visitors alike can learn more about the local history at the Frisco Heritage Museum, which features a living village with interactive exhibits. 

Frisco’s highly rated schools, its variety of sports, recreation, shopping and dining options are also why the city is so appealing to new residents. If you’d like to make the move to Frisco, Landon Homes has a wide selection of affordable, green engineered homes for sale at Austin Ridge, Grayhawk Estates and The Villages at Willow Bay. These communities are conveniently located near the North Dallas Tollway, and minutes from the Stonebriar Mall, Frisco Rough Riders and the Dr. Pepper Stars Ice Arena. 

For more information about homes for sale in Frisco or to schedule a model home tour, visit the Landon Homes website or contact Tanya Smith at 866-898-3603.

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Happy Birthday, Landon Homes!

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This month, Landon Homes turns two-years-old and to celebrate, we’re giving YOU a gift!  You can take advantage of our 2/1 interest rate buy down promotion or you can receive some extra money to spend in our design center. This promo is being offered on select new homes that are financed through our preferred lender, Flagstone Lending. 

Landon has come a long way in just two short years.  The company has built and sold more than 250 new energy efficient homes throughout Little Elm, Frisco, McKinney and North Dallas, TX. It’s a significant achievement in two short years, considering that John Landon started this company in the midst of an economic downturn. However, the president of Landon Homes saw the economy as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle.   

Landon realized that lumber, land, and labor prices had fallen considerably, making it more affordable to build homes. And he knew that if people were in a position to buy now, they would have an exciting opportunity to get a lot of high quality at a very good price. Landon says, “If we build the right product, at the right price, in the right location, we’ll do OK, even in this environment.” “We call it our Value Equation.” 

Landon has the experience to back up his beliefs. He created Legacy Homes in 1987, when the economy was in the midst of another recession. “We were profitable in five months,” says Landon. And Legacy Homes eventually grew from a single community in Dallas to become the 12th largest builder in the nation. 

The Landon team brings an unmatched wealth of talent, expertise and enthusiasm to every home they build. Our energy experts work hand-in-hand with our architects to create a home that is both beautiful and eco-friendly. Our goal is to build homes with lasting value and quality – creating the very best home for you in exceptional neighborhoods with highly acclaimed school systems. 

For more information about Landon Homes’ birthday promotion, visit our website at www.landonshomesusa.com or contact Tanya Smith at 214-707-0347.

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Buyer Beware: Perils and Pitfalls of Short Sales & Foreclosures

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10 Reasons Why Not to Buy a Short Sale or Foreclosure Home

Buying a short sale or foreclosure may be tempting if you’re in the market for a new home. After all, the low prices are very attractive.  And you can get a great “deal” if it works out.  But that’s a big IF.  There are a lot of challenges, frustrations and difficulties that can occur during the buying process. 

Landon Homes, one of the most respected and successful home builders in Dallas, has put together a list of 10 reasons why you should think twice about buying this type of home:

  1. Lengthy Buying Process. The bank has to approve the sale and many of them are backlogged 6 – 9 months on approvals. In addition, some lenders can renegotiate the terms of a short sale at the last minute.
  2. “As Is” Condition. You will be required to take the property “as is.” If no one is taking care of the home, it can go downhill fast and sustain damage.
  3. Costly Repairs Needed. Foreclosure homes are often gutted by the previous owner and can have serious damage, requiring additional costs for repair.
  4. Need for Temporary Housing. During the waiting process for approval, the buyer may have to find alternate or temporary housing if the buyer’s home has already sold or rented.
  5. No Guaranteed Closing. Multiple buyers may compete for one short sale and there is no guarantee you won’t get outbid. Plus, a lender may decide to foreclose on a short sale and put it up for auction even after an offer has been made.
  6. Title Problems. It may be difficult to get a clear title, since it could be tagged with judgments for an unpaid second mortgage or home improvement loan. The judgments could also include late fees and other fines.
  7. Evictions. As a buyer, you have to determine if the homeowner or tenants are out of the property or double-check to see if the homeowner still has personal property, like furniture on the premises.
  8. Pay Extra Commission. Lenders may want to pay reduced commissions to real estate agents involved in the transaction. If you agreed to pay your agent a certain percentage under a buyer broker agreement, you could be liable for the difference between what the lender will pay and what your contract stipulates.
  9. Pay Extra Costs. If you want specific inspections performed, you will probably have to pay for them yourself. You may also have to pay standard seller closing costs such as transfer taxes because some lenders will refuse to pay them.
  10. Sellers Disappear! Sellers who have little to lose and feel hopeless about their situation have been known to disappear – so the sale cannot be completed. If the buyer’s deposit is in escrow, it can be tough to get it back. There is a process, but it takes time and can be very frustrating.

All new Landon homes come with a clean title, are fully warranted, and any small repairs can be handled immediately.  In addition, the energy-saving features in a Landon home enable you to save money on utility costs compared to comparable homes in the area. For more information, visit LandonHomesUSA.com or call 214-707-0347.

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Plenty of Reasons to Buy a Home Even After the Tax Credit

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May 24, 2010 – Even though the home buyer tax credit expired on April 30 and won’t be renewed, there may never be a better time to buy a home than today, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Many outstanding opportunities still exist for home buyers, but they may not be around forever.  

“The home buyer tax credit was just one of many factors motivating Americans to buy homes,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a builder and developer in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. “But buyers can still take advantage of today’s low interest rates and competitive prices to get a home they may not have been able to purchase just a few years ago.” 

Besides mortgage interest rates that have been hovering at near-record lows, homes in many markets have become more affordable. Prices have moderated from the highs of the housing boom that occurred in most of the country, especially in major markets where they had increased significantly.

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New Homes in Frisco- Austin Ridge at Lone Star Ranch

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Landon Homes is launching a new development of affordably-priced, energy-efficient homes in the North Dallas area.

Austin Ridge will be part of Lone Star Ranch, a master planned community situated in  southwest Frisco, Texas among rolling hills with hike and bike trails, streams, lakes, fountains, open spaces and thousands of trees.

The community includes an amenity center featuring a three-tiered resort-style swimming pool with waterfalls, a large clubhouse that can be rented for private events and a fitness center loaded with equipment. 

Austin Ridge will have the perfect combination of:

>Competitively priced homes starting from the mid $200s

  •  >Superb quality of life

>Highly rated schools (Frisco Independent School District)

>Strategic Frisco location with easy access to the North Dallas Tollway and Highway 121. 

Austin Ridge joins two other Landon Homes communities in Frisco: Grayhawk Estates and the Villages at Willow Bay.  

For more information about Austin Ridge or our other new homes in North Dallas, visit our website at LandonHomesUSA.com or contact Tanya Smith anytime by phone at 214-707-0347.

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Passion for Selling New Homes in Dallas

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If there’s one thing Dan McManaman is passionate about, it’s selling homes. And he’s had plenty of experience doing just that.  He’s been in real estate sales since 1983, and has spent the last 14 years working for John Landon. 

McManaman has sold hundreds of homes during his career, and has won several sales awards recognizing his achievements.  He’s proud of his relationship with Landon Homes, and the fact that president John Landon has been able to hire the top builders in the industry, ensuring that the quality of a Landon home is top-notch.

As Onsite Manager for Grayhawk Estates, Dan strives to make sure home buyers get the best value for the money and are thrilled with the home buying experience.

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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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Father-Daughter Sales Team Wins Award

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Landon Homes congratulates our 2009 Sales Team of the Year, Elmer and Christina Carino. In a tough market, this father-daughter team generated more than $31 million dollars in total revenue at the Villages at Lakeview last year. Elmer has been in the real estate business for over 30 years. Now teamed with his daughter, the pair is working to make 2010 an even better year for Landon Homes.

David Rich, Division President of Landon Homes, Presents Sales Award to The Carino Team

The Villages at Lakeview is made up of three communities: The Enclave, The Dominion and The Reserve, each with different floor plans designed to appeal to North Dallas area first-time home buyers as well as empty nesters. The Lakeview location features three beautiful models to view, and homes priced from the $160s to the $350s. Landon Home buyers can also choose from four different sizes of home sites, including our estate home sites as large as 84’ x 120’.

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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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