Experience the Fountains of Lake Ridge

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Posted on 25th October 2013 by Grand_Homes in Dallas Real Estate

Welcome to the Fountains of Lake Ridge! The weather is finally cooling down and the conditions are perfect to spend more time outdoors. Here, you’ll be surrounded by trees, the rolling hills of Cedar Hill and in close proximity to Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park. Not to mention the beautiful lake that sits in the center of this gated community.

Just a 30 minute drive from Dallas, the Fountains of Lake Ridge is a tranquil neighborhood and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Another short drive will get you to Six Flags Over Texas, Cowboys Stadium and Rangers Ballpark. Nearby are 25 Cedar Hill city parks, Cedar Hill Recreation Center, plenty of shopping and dining options and Tangle Ridge Golf Club, named 12th Best Golf Course in Texas by Golf Digest Magazine.

Grand Homes in this neighborhood are priced from the $380s to the $420’s and include three to four bedrooms with approximately 3,100 to 4,000 square feet of living space. The homes in this community are created with our signature features such as vaulted family rooms and old-world inspired stonework. Multiple living and dining areas, as well as media and GameRoom options, make these homes perfect for entertaining. Like all of our Grand Homes, floor plans are easily customizable to fit your family’s needs.


To visit Grand Homes at the Fountains of Lake Ridge head south on 67, turn right onto Mansfield Road and left onto Lake Ridge Parkway. Fountains of Lake Ridge will be the gated community on the right. Grand Homes is open from noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

For more information call 214-247-4101 or visit www.grandhomes.com to view floor plans.

Congratulations to Mike Mishler, 2013 Hugh Prather Award Honoree!

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Posted on 9th October 2013 by Grand_Homes in Dallas Real Estate

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Rockwall builder Mike Mishler, CGB, GMB, CGR, CAPS, of Mishler Builders, was honored with the prestigious 2013 Hugh Prather Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Dallas Builders Association. The award has been presented annually for the past 63 years to a builder, remodeler or developer who has done the most for the betterment for his or her community.

The 2013 presentation was made during the Association’s installation of leadership Sept. 27 at The Belo Mansion and Pavilion, presented in partnership with Texas Capital Bank. Jeff Dworkin, CGP, of JLD Custom Homes was installed as the Association’s 71st president. Other officers are Frank Murphy, Wynne/Jackson Inc., 1st vice president; Donnie Evans, Onyx Homes, vice president/secretary; and Tom Sadler, CGA, CGP, Tom Sadler & Associates, treasurer.

This award was named for the Association’s first president, Hugh Prather, in hopes that his principles would serve as a guide for future generations of builders. It is not meant to be simply a “Builder of the Year,” but something more that reflects credit to the building industry.

Past recipients include homebuilding icons such as Dave Fox, W.W. Caruth Jr., Bob Folsom, Fred Roach, Kent Conine, Hershel Pierce, Kenny Marchant, Tommy Ford, N.D. Hopkins and Harold Pollman, among others.

2012 Prather recipient Stephen Brooks of Grand Homes presented the award to Mishler, noting that he is “very active at the local, state and national association levels. He is well respected in local city government and has developed good relationships with city staff. He is the type of person who is frequently behind the scenes and helps others without much fanfare.”

On his own, Mishler has completed several Home Builders Care projects to help make homes handicapped accessible for those in need and has worked with the Dallas Builders Association’s Metro East Division on a number of community service efforts, including the extremely successful Cars for CASA, which has raised almost $200,000 for Lone Star CASA, a group that advocates for children in the custody of Child Protective Services.

He sent crews to work on the Association’s Benefit Home in Howe to get it ready to be listed. He has been a great supporter of HomeAid: building playhouses to be auctioned, organizing a team for a gingerbread house competition, and participating in a Christmas cookie decorating fundraiser.

Mishler has served as president of HomeAid/Home Builders Care, and was the driving force for the charity continuing on in its final days. He spent a considerable amount of time serving as coordinator and facilitator for such projects as the Nexus Recovery Center, the Benefit Home and the Union Gospel Mission.

Mishler is a past chairman of the Sunbelt Builders Show. He served as the president of the Dallas Builders Association in 2006 and is a life director of the National Association of Home Builders. He is also a contributor to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Land a Great Deal in Allen!

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Posted on 2nd October 2013 by Grand_Homes in Dallas Real Estate

Time is running out to take advantage of pre-construction prices at our newest neighborhood at the Landings of Kittyhawk in Allen! The Landings of Kittyhawk is a master planned neighborhood with an amenity center, park and trail system, neighborhood pool and playground. This family friendly community is perfect with its convenient location, neighborhood amenities and superb schools.

The Landings is situated just off Stacy Road, west of 75 and south of 121. This convenient neighborhood is within walking distance to Cheatham Elementary. At The Landings, you will find value, charm and a comfortable family-friendly lifestyle in one of Allen’s newest and highly sought after areas.

With the Dallas housing market being the strongest of any major city in the U.S., now is the perfect time to purchase a new home. On top of that, Grand Homes has been named America’s Best Builder as well as the Consumers Choice Award of Dallas homebuilders for the seventh year in a row! What’s not to love?

The Landings feature Grand’s newest designs from the $390’s to the $540’s with 2,000 to 3,700 square feet boasting outdoor family living areas, spacious master retreats, media rooms, game rooms, children’s retreats, butler’s pantries, web parlors, and second master suites.

For our Pre-Grand Opening special, we are offering for a limited time a $40,000 allowance at the Design Studio for options of your choice plus a $13,000 Energy Package that has R-22 total wall insulation with 2 x 6 wall construction, 16 SEER A/C, radiant barrier roof decking and vinyl windows with Low-E glass.

The great deal doesn’t stop there! Grand Homes are Energy Star rated and certified meaning your new home is built to handle the Texas heat while conserving energy, in effect saving you from an outrageous energy bill. Energy Star is achieved through high performance windows, improved insulation, and energy-efficient heating and cooling. Collectively, this beneficial by 15%-18% cost savings on utility bills, higher resale value and a greater comfort level than other homes.

To visit Grand Homes in the Landings of Kittyhawk from 75, go west on Stacy and left on Douglas just past Watters into the community.

Grand Homes is open from noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information call 214-957-1072 or visit www.GrandHomes.com.

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