Monday, November 29, 2010

Tis the Season for Holiday Events in McKinney TX

Holiday events are crowding the calendar in McKinney. Here’s a sampling of things to see and do in upcoming weeks:

A Christmas Carol – McKinney Repertory Theatre, Nov. 26 – Dec. 5. Visit www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org for show times and ticket information.

Holiday Tour of Homes – The 37th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes showcases both historic and history-making homes in McKinney. This year’s tour will include five residences in McKinney’s Historic District and Adriatica, the United Methodist Church, and the Johnson House, Dulaney House and Faires House at Chestnut Square Historic Village. Sat., Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 5, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $15 in advance at chestnutsquare.org or by calling 972-562-8790; $20 at the door.

Breakfast with Santa, Sat., Dec. 11, 9:30-11:00 a.m., McKinney Community Center

Holiday Carriage Rides – Take a Holiday Lights Carriage Tour of downtown McKinney’s beautiful Historic District. Dec. 1-31. $85 for 30 minutes; $160 for 60 minutes. Reservations required. Call (214-662-6705 or visit http://www.happytrailscarriage.com/.

For details on these and other exciting events, plus links for reservations and ticket purchases, contact the McKinney Visitors & Convention Bureau at www.visitmckinney.com. And of course, while you are in the neighborhood, we invite you to stop by the Information Center at Craig Ranch; an award winning McKinney master planned community. From medical facilities to gorgeous new homes for sale mckinney tx, you will be amazed at what is planned for 2011!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Low Maintenance, High Satisfaction Lifestyles at Craig Ranch

Family. Career. Social activities. Recreation. Volunteer service. Personal development. These are all high priorities in our culture—and they take time and effort. For most of us, household chores and maintenance are way down on our list of things we want to spend time on. It is this clarity of values that is driving the demand for new homes that provide style and comfort and yet are low-maintenance and energy-efficient.

Low-maintenance homes are appealing to homebuyers at all stages of life: singles, families, busy professionals, empty-nesters, and retirees. They are looking for home builders in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area like K. Hovnanian Homes and gated, master-planned golf course communities such as Craig Ranch. There are several low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch including The Villas which are custom designed patio homes and The Residences at Grand Lodge. The Residences at Grand Lodge offer the maintenance-free luxury of a two-story, golf course condominium.

The low-maintenance new homes for sale in Craig Ranch are constructed with materials and technology that reduce the need for replacements and repairs. Energy-saving design and materials maximize utility savings without sacrificing comfort or style. Low-maintenance home owners appreciate that they are using less energy, creating less waste, while having more time for family and other personal pursuits. And because The Villas and The Residences at Grand Lodge provide professional lawn care and landscaping, residents can enjoy having an attractive home exterior in which they can take pride—without having to spend weekends doing yard work.

It’s a lifestyle that was but a dream not too long ago: A low-maintenance home minutes away from a new urban environment that is complete with all elements of community life—home, work, and play. It’s a reality today in the homes for sale at Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX.