Preparing Your Home for Summer

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Posted on 17th May 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homeowner Tips

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We have had a great Spring, haven’t we?  Normally by this time of year we’ve already experienced weeks of 90 degree temperatures.  But here we are in mid-May and over-night temperatures are still dropping into the upper-sixties.  It’s great. 

But, unfortunately this will not last forever, and soon enough the heat of summer will hit us like Josh Hamilton hits a baseball: hard.  And we all know the worst part of summer isn’t the fact that you’re sweating by 9am, it’s the fact that your utility bills  double, and sometimes triple, in efforts to keep your house cool.

So we’re here to offer some energy-efficient tips and tricks on how you, your house and your wallet can find some relief from the summer heat.  Most of these tips will be very routine and easy, but we will also throw in some larger undertakings for anyone feeling up to it.  Lets get started! (more…)

Top Reasons to Use Grand Homes as Your Builder

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Posted on 10th May 2012 by admin in Homebuyer Tips

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Grand Homes has been serving families in the DFW area for over 25 years.  In that time it has evolved, grown and changed in several ways in order to stay current with the market, and to ensure that every customer’s’ needs and expectations are met and exceeded.  Grand homes has committed itself to a business model that delivers the highest quality product at the greatest value.

If you are looking to build or purchase a home in the DFW area it is important that you select a builder you can trust with you home, your life and your family.  So join us as we look at a few of the many reasons Grand Homes should be the one to serve your home-building needs. (more…)

8 Steps to Smart Gardening

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Posted on 19th April 2012 by admin in Homeowner Tips

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In honor of Earth Day this weekend, we thought we would take this opportunity to talk about an area of the home that is very important, but gets very little attention on our blog: the garden!  Gardens serve so many great purposes from making your home look welcoming and pretty to providing food for your family.  And since everyone has different levels of green in their thumb we thought we would share a fun and beginner-friendly article about how to start and maintain a garden of your own.  Enjoy!

Article Coutresy of:HGTV.com

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Kitchens Sell!

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Posted on 5th April 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Homeowner Tips

Grand Homes, Home Selling Tips, Homeowner tips, Kitchens, Real Estate

The majority of people interested in buying a Grand Home (or any home) have one big hurdle to overcome before they can make that purchase – they have to sell their house!  And when the housing market is still favoring the buyer, that is a lot easier said than done.  But, all is not lost.  A recent article released by Realty Times suggests that if you focus some energy on making smart updates to your kitchen it could mean all the difference when it comes to realizing the sale of your home. 

Article By: Carla Hill, MA
Managing Editor, Realty Times

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Pending Sales of Existing Homes at Two-Year High

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Posted on 20th March 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Real Estate News

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More Americans are signing contracts to buy existing homes than at any time in nearly two years, boosting the housing industry’s slow recovery, according to the National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home sales.

 

 Article By: Tiffany Hsu| The L.A. Times

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HOPE House Dedication – That’s A Wrap!

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Posted on 7th March 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Real Estate News

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The HOPE House is officially complete! Last Thursday afternoon we held the Dedication Ceremony and Luncheon at the HOPE House homesite in Savannah, TX.  It was a gorgeous day perfect for celebrating the completion of such a thoughtful home, and for honoring all of the tremendous work Grand Homes and its’ trade partners accomplished in order to help those in need. (more…)

Plano Approves Housing Development, Outlook Bright for Grand Homes

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Posted on 21st February 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Real Estate News

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PLANO — A long-undeveloped piece of property along State Highway 121 in north Plano will be the home to a housing development with homes averaging nearly $400,000.

 

Article By: Bill Conrad | Plano Star Courier

 

The development was approved Monday night by the Plano City Council, which rezoned the land from commercial to residential with a 6-1 vote. Councilwoman André Davidson voted no and councilman Ben Harris recused himself. (more…)

Romantic Design Features

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Posted on 14th February 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Homeowner Tips

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This week we are putting a different spin on our normal Feature of the Week write up. In honor of Valentine’s Day we have put together a little post highlighting some of our home features that can help make this holiday of love all the more romantic.

First, enjoy a relaxing cocktail hour in your wine bar or off-the-living room wet bar. It’s a great place to start the evening with hours d’oeuvres, a glass of your favorite wine or cocktail and maybe a little music. You could even choose a selection of wines from your very own wine cellar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, you can surprise your Valentine with a romantic dinner in your formal dining room.  It’s the perfect setting to impress your date with something thoughtful and homemade, and the candlelight and fine dinnerware add the perfect amount of charm and glamour.

 

After dinner you can enjoy the coziness of spending time by the fire.  The warmth and light of a fire always create a romantic ambiance, and it is perfect place to enjoy a night cap, a nice desert, or just enjoying time relaxing on the couch.

 

 

 

 Last, but not least, one of the best ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day is with a relaxing bubble bath in your spa bathroom.  If you take the extra step to add candles or rose petals you can really make the evening all the more special. It is the perfect way to pamper your self or your loved one.

 We hope you enjoyed our Valentine’s Day run down of some of the ways you can use your home to make this a special day for you and your loved one.  Please feel free to let us know how you plan to enjoy today.  We would love to hear about it.

You can visit our website for more information on how you can enjoy these design features in your home, or check out our Grand Sweetheart Specials.  Happy Valentine’s Day from Grand Homes!

Community Feature: Pointe West

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Posted on 7th February 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Homebuyer Tips |Real Estate News

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This week we’re featuring the prestigous community of Pointe West in Plano, Texas!  We have just completed construction on the last five  homes we are selling in this subdivision, and from the looks of things they won’t last long.  Not only do the homes look great, but this area of Plano is a highly sought after location for young families to settle down.  So if you have considered moving to Plano, or want to know more about this great community, join us as we take a closer look at what Pointe West has to offer. (more…)

Stephen Brooks Featured in Builder Magazine

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Posted on 26th January 2012 by admin in Dallas Real Estate |Real Estate News

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Our very own President and CEO Stephen Brooks was featured in this month’s issue of Builder Magazine.  The article highlights how he was able to lead Grand Homes through two of the worst housing recessions in history.  Through difficult cost-cutting decisions, redesigning products, and putting people first Grand Homes was able to remain one of the most profitable home builders in the Dallas Area.  While many had no option but to get out, Mr. Brooks has accomplished 96 consecutive months of profitability.  See the complete article here, or scroll below. (more…)

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