Our 2nd Annual Client Appreciation Night is quickly approaching!  It is next week at the amenity center at Star Creek in West Allen.  You won't want to miss this aewesome event with food, adult beverages, and great raffle prizes.  All FREE!! Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to assistant@janusregroup.com.  Check out the video from Heather below:

http://youtu.be/GWBklhYTvuo

I just spent 10 days on the beach in Mexico and returned to a very exciting surprise of low interest rates.

One of my lender partners with in house processing (and who just closed a deal for us in 14 days) Chris Johnson at Texas Home Lending in Dallas, TX is quoting these 30 year low interest rates for Investment Loans in Dallas TX right now:

Investment properties with 20% down payment rates are 3.75%, with 25% down payment there 3.375-3.5%

I sent out to my investors buying in Allen, Plano, Frisco or Mckinney Texas
right now and wanted to share with you all as well.  These are not as good as
this:

BUT the purchasing power you will gain will allow you to take many more trips to this place.  BUY Now, refinance...it is an unbelievable market right now!  Also we do PROPERTY MANAGEMENT as well so we are your purchasing contact as well as your Property Manager for Allen, Frisco, Plano, Mckinney and surrounding Collin County Cities!

Click HERE for investment properties under 120,000 in Allen, Frisco, Plano or Mckinney

Did you know Texas Gained more population than any other State from April 1,
2010 thru July 1, 2011?  Well....they did.

According to the Texas Association of Realtors, The US Census Bureau reported
last December that Texas gained 529,000 people in this time period, followed by
California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.  California remains the most
populous state, but Texas is second ahead of New York Florida Illinois.

Not surprising at all!  This has been our busiest year EVER, so the influx of
people means supply down and purchase up!

Click HERE for homes for sale in Allen TX

As Summer is nearing us and school is winding down, that means one thing...the Real Estate Market in Allen TX is about to be just as HOT as the North Texas Summer.  Get ready people for some awesome deals, quality construction and move in ready properties from Historically Luxurious and Lush builders like Darling Homes in Star Creek in Allen, TX.

Darling Homes has three homes for Quick Sale and to unload before we move into our Allen Tx Real Estate Market Frenzy.  Sales increase by about 10-12% historically in Allen TX in the Summer months and Darling Homes at Star Creek is looking to unload their Inventory homes for the mid $300s- very low $400s for their Memorial Day Weekend Sale.

848 Falcon Trace Allen TX 75013  Star Creek Allen TX Darlng Homes

856 Blackberry Allen TX 75013  Star Creek Allen TX Darling Homes

863 Blackberry Allen TX 75013  Star Creek Allen TX Darling Homes

Darling Homes at Star Creek is Zoned to Exemplary rated Cheatham Elementary School and backs up to the award winning and innovative Montessori School at Star Creek complete with english/spanish/sign language training, music class, gardening, cooking class and task-oriented lessons.  We had the honor to tour The Montessori School at Star Creek with Caitlin showing us the kids being so attentive and quiet for their age.  It was evident of their advancement and we were proud to be conduit for future referrals to the school.  Darling Homes at Star Creek would put you at about a maximum 180 second drive to The Montessori School of Star Creek who accepts children from 6 months thru 6th grade.

For all homes for sale in StarCreek in Allen Tx click HERE

Heather Anderson  -  Star Creek Homes for Sale and The Montessori School of Star Creek

t/c 214.317.1964  -  www.StarCreekAllenTX.com -  heather.anderson@janusREgroup.com

As part of our ongoing, never-ending journey to becoming experts not only in everything Allen has to offer, but more specifically the Star Creek Community, we had the priviledge to tour The Montessori School at Star Creek in Allen, TX today.  This school offers very flexible programs for children ranging as young as 6 weeks to 12 years of age.   One of the most attractive features of this school is the teacher-to-student ratios are beyond small.  The infants have a 1:4 ratio, the toodlers have a 1:7 ratio, and 3 year olds and older have a 1:11 ratio.

The Montessori School at Star Creek in Allen, TX openeed there doors in 2009, and speaking of open doors they truly have an open door policy.  Parents, are allowed at any time to show up at the school (no appointment neccesary) and watch their child in action by standing in the hall in front of the 1 way mirrors/windows.  In other words, you can see directly into each and every classroom and your child, nor the teacher, nor anyone in that classroom will ever know you are there.  In fact, The Montessori School at Star Creek in Allen, TX hosts 2 formal viewing weeks every year, where all parents are encouraged to come view your childer and the teachers via these windows, and after these 2 weeks the school holds formal conferences for you to provide your feedback and be heard by the staff.

The Montessori School at Star Creek in Allen, TX (like most Montessori Schools) does not have what you would know as formal testing, nor do they have standarized testing.  Instead, they test students in a different fashion.  After teaching students, they then have the students present it back to the teachers to ensure they truly understand each and every topic.  So they present the teachings or topics to the child, then have the child work on it (learning by doing, touching, exploring), and will not move on until that child has mastered it.  

Some other notable facts about the school include the following:

• Uniforms are worn
• The school is not peanut free
• Lunch isn't provided by the school, but 2 snacks per day are offered
• School lets out at 2:45, but you can pick up your kids as late as 6pm
• Children get recess twice a day (30 min in morning & 30 min in afternoon)
• There is a garden outside for children as young as 18-months to work in
• Every teacher has to receive a specific Montessori Certification to work there
• The Nursery "Nest" classroom is a shoeless environment
• Toddlers start going to all of extra-ciriculum classes
• Parents receive a monthly Newslette & Calendar that gives them information on everything going on in the school as well as monthly information on the current lessons that their child is learnig & mastering
• Their is a current waiting list
• The Infant Program is designed for children from ages 6 weeks to 20 months
• The Toddler Program is designed for children from ages 18 months to 3 years
• The Primary Program is designed for children from ages 3 years to 6 years
• The Lower Elementary Program is designed for children from ages 6 years to 9 years
• The Upper Elementary Program is designed for children from ages 9 years to 12 years

These are just a few of the many benefits that The Montessori School at Star Creek in Allen, TX has to offer your children.  If you would like further information, please visit their website at http://www.montessorischool.com/allen/ or contact myself, Heather Anderson, at 214-317-1964 and I would love to share what else I learned with you!

Also, please visit our website if you are looking to buy in Star Creek.  Click this link to view active listings in this wonderful subdivision: http://www.janusregroup.com/Allen/StarCreek

Check out our Star Creek in Allen TX May 2012 Newsletter with a
calendar of event to do in or around Allen and Collin County.  Please make sure
to let us know if you want to be on the email list~

Check out our Cumberland Crossing in Allen TX May 2012 Newsletter with a
calendar of event to do in or around Allen and Collin County.  Please make sure
to let us know if you want to be on the email list~

Today was our second outing to the amazing community Cumberland Crossing in Allen, TX.  We are so excited that we, Janus Real Estate Group, are becoming experts of the community.  We are learning so much information and reason after reason why it's the place to be!  Cumberland Crossing in Allen, TX are building phases 2 & 3 which offer some unbelievably large lot options for a new build community in West Allen.  Furthermore, Grand Homes (which is the best builder and offers the most bang for your buck) is running a special through May that offers $24,500 worth of upgrade picks at their design center!  Of course, so much already comes standard in their homes, so you can really get the crème de la crème in your new home.  Contact us for details!

To search for homes in Cumberland Crossing in Allen, TX click here

Today, we had the pleasure of having our Tuesday meeting at one of the best neighborhoods in west Allen- Star Creek!  This is the second neighborhood that we've decided to become experts in, and we are launching our 8 point marketing campaign within this community.  Darling Homes builds such a high quality product.  That quality along with an amazing school district coupled with a convenient location and a great sense of community truly sets this community apart from others.  If you want more information than you could think of about Star Creek, please don't hesitate to contact me!  I AM AN EXPERT, and I can help YOU!

We had the pleasure of touring and getting to know an amazing school in Allen ISD.  Kerr Elementary is an award winning, prestigious elementary school that we were so excited to learn more about.  Since we have started our rigorous marketing campaign in the Cumberland Crossing neighborhood, we have made our goal to learn all that we can about the neighborhood, which of course includes the school district, more specifically the school that parents are proud to send their kiddos to- Kerr!  As we walked through the halls, we got to peak inside almost every classroom, and not only were the kids learning but they were excited to learn.  The principal, Ardath Streitmatter, keyed us in to the main element within their teachings- engagement.  The students were actively participating in the teaching by engaging in the lesson.  Whether they were computing the math problems along with the teacher on their individual white boards, or participating in problems on the smartboard via touch screen technology, every one of them were anxiously soaking in the knowledge.  It makes so much sense.  Haven't you heard or said yourself that the best way to learn is by doing?  It's so true!  And I must say, the principal, Ardath is genuinely in love with her job.  We were so surprised that she knew every students name that we spoke to in the hallway.  That's some serious dedication and care.  My Elementary principal never knew my name- did your's?

In case your wondering what awards Kerr Elementary has earned, arguably the most notable was being named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll. Of more than 8,000 Texas public schools less than 4% earn this honor. This is Kerr’s second year to be on the honor roll.  The TBEC Honor Roll is the most prestigious academic award given in Texas.  Recipients of this award have demonstrated three years of consistent, high performance on the TAKS test in all subjects compared to other schools serving similar student populations. For more information please visit the school's website at http://www.allenisd.org/Page/3415

We can also give you so much more information about the school and what it has to offer.  Simply send me an email at at Heather.Anderson@janusregroup.com

If you would like to schedule a tour at Kerr, we would encourage you to do so.  Before you leave, you will be sold that it is indeed inKERRedible and the place to start your child's education!

Here are the Open Houses in Allen TX this Last Weekend in March in Waterford Parks in Allen TX   Grand Homes is offering the last chance EVER to own New construction in Waterford Parks in Allen TX with their just finished showcase homes ready for Preview and Sale.

Come Visit these two finished inventory homes in Waterford Parks this weekend on:

Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 12:00 - 6:30pm (3-31-2012)

Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 12:30 to 6:00pm (4-1-2012)

Enjoy cold drinks and snacks.  The Janus Real Estate Group Team will be on site to answer any questions about Grand Homes in Waterford Parks and is a great resource for the pros of living in an Award Winning West Allen.  Just minutes from Shopping at Allen Outlets and Villages of Fairview and the Villages of Allen of Stacey RD and I-75 You will be in the Perfect heart of West Allen TX 75013.

GO TO

1053 Big Spring Allen, TX 75013 - Waterford Parks - $434,990 - 4187 sq ft

1037 Hopewell Allen, TX  75013 - Waterford Parks - $429,880 - 3624 sq ft

Waterford Parks is a Master Planned Community with semi Custom Grand Homes which encompass quality, design and top tiered features.  They are a Screaming 10 on the What you get for the Money Scale and as soon as you step into one of the last two remaining Inventory Homes that Grand has to offer in Waterford Parks, you will see why.  Waterford Parks in Allen TX embodies an AWARD WINNING Cheatham Elementary, Hike and Bike Trails, Splash Park for Kids, Community Pool and Amenity Center, Playgroud, Parks and absolutely GREAT place to raise a family in West Allen TX.

To Visit other Grand Homes communities like Cumberland Crossing in West Allen TX Click HERE

First Monthly Newsletter for Cumberland Crossing in Allen TX.  We are pretty excited to launch our Cumberland Crossing in Allen TX Marketing Campaign.  This fiirst neighborhood was not a hard decision for me to pick becuae it is my personal favorite.  It is easy to talk about something and research it when you LOVE IT.  Call me and I will tell you why you want to live here.  You won't believe the abundance of reasons why it is fantastic.  Some of the main include Stability, Topography, Curb Appeal, Award Winning Top Notch Kerr Elementary School, Low Turnover, High Equity!  I have details from extensive research on all of these topics and more.

Keep your eye out for April's newsletter, just wanted to show you the layout for March!

For Homes for Sale in Cumberland Crossing Allen TX Click HERE

Today we had our weekly sales meeting at the Grand Homes model home within a gorgeous Cumberland Crossing community tucked away in Allen.  Special thank you to the Sales Reps, Eddie & Jim, for hosting the meeting and providing such a delightful lunch!  It was a very pivotal meeting that we feel was very informative and really we just touched on the surface of what Cumberland Crossing has to offer. The topography within the neighborhood is something you just don't see very much of in North TX.    That unique feature coupled with stunning, yet functional floorplans and a quality of craftsmanship & product that is barnone to other builders within the same community.  We are very excited to get our marketing campaign rolling, with of course the first aspect being the newsletter we began in March.  We look very forward to becoming the expert Realtors of the community.  Cheers to a great & very successful year for everyone!

If you would like any information please contact myself at (214) 317-1964.  I would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

Today was such a treat!  We were so lucky that the Mayor of Allen, Steve Terrell, took time out of his busy schedule to meet with our Real Estate Group.  He filled us in on several topics and you can really sense his passion for what he does.  He has held his position as Mayor for 15 years and it's clear to see that without his vision, Allen would not be the success it is today.  I'd  like to share some interesting things we took away from our meeting.

• Overall debt is only 12%
• There are 156 restaurants in Allen
• City is 57% commercially developed
• Ms. McDermott owns the largest piece of undeveloped land in Allen at 788 acres
• The Allen Events Center cost the city 53 million to build...and it's the only Sports Arena in the metroplex that doesn't charge for parking for games
• Allen will be launching a federally funded "Reverse Commute" program in which buses will transport you around the city from hotels to shopping to restaurants to movie theaters.
• Total budget for Allen per year is about 211 million, which inclues the water & sewer fund

We also discussed the possibility of DART expanding through Allen and McKinney.  It is mindblowing to learn that it costs approximately 85 million per mile to install DART.  Also, if it was voted on today to install DART, it would take 15 years to build.

Lastly, there are only a handfull of new construction communities left so don't miss out investing in the best place on Earth....oh wait that's Disney World...well, Allen's close enough in my mind.

To search for properties in the MLS for Allen, TX click here: