Happy Memorial Day!

Monday is a day for remembering our fallen soldiers who died while serving our country. We would like to take a moment to thank all of our neighbors in Stone Brooke Crossing who have served in our Armed Forces. We appreciate the service of those who have gone before us, and who paid the ultimate sacrafice while protecting our freedoms.

What are people saying about us?

Kim and I recently helped a couple sell their home and buy a new one to be closer to their kids and grandkids. This is what they have to say about the Barron-Daugherty Team:

May 22, 2008
Before our PC gets unplugged for the move, we want to sincerely thank you for a great moving experience.
We certainly made the right choice by selecting you to take care of it all.

* You were responsive to our questions and always had or got the answers.
* You were always professional, patient and friendly.
* You treated our concerns as a top priorities.
* You were always honest and caring.
* You laughed at C's jokes.
* You offered many value-added services (staging, advice, drop-bys, open house, update emails, etc.)
* You networked and kept communications going with our girls to keep everyone in the loop.
(Communication is always the key to success.)
* You accepted us into your 'family of friends' by shared kid stories.
* You adapted your styles to deal with the variety of realtors, loan officers, service providers, etc.
* You never rolled your eyes (in front of me) when I asked dumb questions or repeated myself.
* You were technically and politically savvy in the realty processes.
* You earned our respect and referrals.

Thank you and let's keep investing in our friendship.
Stop by often to see our progress.

Love,
C and J

2008 Appraisals - Stone Brooke Crossing

As you may know, our 2008 tax appraisals have arrived. Even though our market is struggling right now, many of our values have gone up (including mine). If you would like to challenge your appraisal, I would be happy to help. We can pull the comparable sales in the neighborhood for your house. Then you can take that information to the tax office and speak to an appraiser. You must meet with the appraiser by May 31, 2008.

If you would like us to do that for you, we will need the following information:

1. Your name
2. Your address
3. Your neighborhood
4. The square footage of your house (excluding the garage)
5. How much was your 2007 appraisal?
6. How much is your 2008 appraisal?
7. What do you think it should be?

If you will email this information to us, we can email back the comparable sales for your home. As always, if you ever need any real estate help, Laura & I are happy to help. We are never too busy for any of your family or friends as well.

Food, Talk, Dice: Hey, It's Bunco Time!

Are you interested in making friends? Meeting neighbors? Just having some fun with other women?

Stone Brooke Crossing has a Women's Bunco Group that is always looking for players. We meet the first TUESDAY of the month and alternate homes. The cost is just $5 to participate and you could walk away with some great prize$. We currently have 12 women playing and hope to get it up to 16. If there is a lot of interest a SECOND group can start up. What better way to get to know other FAMILIES in the neighborhood?

If you are interested in PARTICIPATING please email myself or Kim. We'd love to see some new faces! Next GAME: Tueday, May 6th at 5525 Pebble Ct, start time is 7:30 p.m for some food & socializing - game begins at 8:00. We look forward to SEEING you there!

April 2008 Market Update

Here's a snapshot of how the real estate in Stone Brooke Crossing fared for April 1- April 30, 2008.


The month ended with 11 Active listings.

5436 Pebble Court 2,546, 4 BR, 2 / 1 BA $182,500 - reduced $177,450

209 S Village DR 3,280, 4 BR, 2 / 1 BA $229,900

5209 Rolling Rock DR 3,304, 4 BR, 3 BA $229,900

5408 Pebble Court 2105, 3 BR, 2 BA, $164,000

5432 Crystal Court 2105, 3 BR, 2 BA, $169,900

5417 Pebble Court 2105, 3 BR, 2 BA, $174,900

5304 Sandstone Lane 2390, 3 BR, 2/1 BA, $190,000

520 Rock Ridge Way 2592, 4 BR, 2/1 BA, $209,000 - reduced $200,000

5521 Fairfax Court 2574, 4 BR, 2/1 BA, Pool $175,000

5412 Crystal Court 2546, 4 BR, 2/1 BA, $186,000

5525 Amber Way 2631, 4 BR, 2/1 BA, $199,900


One Option Period:

5500 Fairfax CT 2,311, 4 BR, 3 / 1 BA Pool $214,900

Three Sold Listings:

Home #1: 1,452, 3 BR, 2 / 0 BA $139,900

Home #2: 2,095, 3 BR, 2 / 0 BA $169,900

Home #3: 1489, 3 BR, 2/0 BA $148,000

Do you need a McKinney Realtor that specializes in Stone Brooke Crossing? Call or Email us today! McKinney Real Estate is picking up this Spring. If you would like a complimentary market analysis we would be happy to provide you with one - no pressure, no obligation!

Neighborhood Garage Sale - RESULTS!

Wow...what a weekend! Laura and I would like to thank our awesome neighbors in Stone Brooke Crossing for participating in our First Annual Garage Sale & Open House Tour that took place this past Saturday. Laura and I have heard from several of you and so far the response has been great!

• · Well over 250 groups of shoppers visited the garage sales


• · Many sellers sold most their items – with reports of one sale being sold out by 11 am


• · We had visitors from as far away as Oklahoma as a result of the advertising


• · We received cash and donated items for the Samaritan Inn Gateway Apartment Project


• · The kids even got in on the excitement with reports of lemonade stands and cookie sales

Based on this response we have decided that we will make it a priority to host this garage sale each year, and possibly twice a year. It is our hope that the word will spread and even more residents will get in on the action! We would like to stress that this was not a HOA sponsored event. Laura and I are residents of Stone Brooke Crossing and were happy to be able to serve our community by organizing and sponsoring the event.

As always, we want to let you know that if you are in need of a McKinney Real Estate Agent we would be honored to earn your business. If you are looking for a Realtor with an aggressive, International Marketing Program that produces results – we are the ones for you! With our team you get TWO agents representing you resulting in TWICE the effort and results. No one knows Stone Brooke Crossing Real Estate like we do! Call us for a no-pressure, complimentary market analysis!

Ready...Set...

SELL!

This weekend's Neighborhood Garage Sale & Open House Tour is upon us and we have had GREAT feedback! Our Stone Brooke Crossing neighbors are gearing up for some great garage sales. It's time to do your Spring Cleaning & clear out those closets!

If you have already turned in your registration forms and $15 then you will be recieving your garage sale permit tomorrow. Laura and I will be delivering these to you along with a copy of the neighborhood map that will be handed out to all the shoppers as they drive into our neighborhood on Crutcher Crossing (by the pool). You'll be the first to get a sneak peek at all the goodies your neighbors will be selling.

Make sure you stop by the pool and park area on Saturday morning, because Nathan Scott with First United Mortgage will be handing out donuts and refreshments. Come on down and say HI and meet some of your neighbors. Laura and I look forward to meeting each of you.