First impressions are crucial especially when it comes to your home. Improving your home's curb appeal does not make it more welcoming. Can also boost its value. However, navigating the process of enhancing your curb appeal can be difficult. Mistakes can be costly. To help you achieve the outcomes here are eight errors to avoid when sprucing up your curb appeal. 8 Big Mistakes To Avoid When Upgrading Your Curb Appeal Neglecting Maintenance Needs Before diving, into upgrades, it's essential to address any maintenance issues. Issues like peeling paint and cracked driveways. Overgrown landscapin ..read more

Many homebuyers in Frisco and across the country have been watching interest rates since they significantly shot up in the last couple of years. Some buyers are holding off for what they feel is a better mortgage interest rate. Some buyers are now beginning to wonder if a mortgage interest rate will impact the price of a home purchase enough to keep them from buying a home. How a mortgage interest rate can impact a Frisco home purchase Let's use an easy round number as an example to help illustrate how a mortgage interest rate can impact the overall cost/price of a home. For example, we will p ..read more

Last year Plano earned a ranking as the second-best location in the United States to rent a home in 2023. The study was conducted by a website that focuses on rentals entitled Rent Café. They conducted a study where they researched over 136 cities across the country. To be included in the study each city needed to have at least 10,000 apartments. There are 20 different standards by which the cities were ranked for their rentable status. These standards were then categorized into three main groups including the cost of living, the quality of life, and the local economy. The study focused on apa ..read more

If you are renting a home in the Frisco area and your rent is rising or you are just tired of paying money into someone else's investment benefits, it can feel like renting is a waste of your hard-earned money. However purchasing a home in Frisco is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime, and it takes a large level of commitment.  There are many factors to consider before buying a home beyond being able to make the mortgage payment. There is much more to homeownership and truly affording a home than qualifying for a mortgage and purchasing one. Here are some factors ..read more

If you are considering a relocation to find a better family-friendly atmosphere to raise your kids or start a family in Texas there is no better place than Frisco in our opinion. Frisco has rapidly gained popularity in the DFW in recent years and one of the biggest is an ideal environment for families.  Why Frisco is a Great City for Families Job Opportunity Frisco has seen almost immeasurable growth in the last decade or so. With so many large companies moving into the Frisco area, this creates enormous job opportunities. Not just jobs that you can get by on but jobs you can make a caree ..read more

Frisco is located in the northern portion of the Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex and has rapidly grown in popularity for many reasons. In 2018 the city of Frisco earned Money Magazine's "Best Place to Live in America" title. There are many reasons that Frisco has gained the attention and the spot on many best-of lists recently. One of them is the sports scene. Frisco is a sports enthusiast's dream town in north Texas. Here's Why: Why Sports-Lovers Love Frisco Home of the Dallas Cowboys Practice Facility A long-time beloved sport in Texas is football. It is ingrained in Texas culture and many area ..read more

The weather in Plano is pretty agreeable but at certain times of the year, it can get chilly or pretty hot. Sometimes we do even get a bit of rain. On these days, especially if they are ones that your kids are out of school, you might be looking for some indoor activities to keep your kids from running wild all over your Plano home.  Plano has some great indoor playgrounds/ play spaces to enjoy when the weather is less than ideal. It can even be a good way to meet new kids in the area. Check out these indoor fun zones for an action-packed day of fun inside.  Cheeky Monkeys  For ..read more

If you are contemplating selling your Frisco home but aren't sure it is the best strategy right now with a low inventory of homes for sale and mortgage rates higher than many people would like you may be wondering if you should call up a real estate professional and start the process. Sometimes there are life circumstances that make selling a home a great and needed idea no matter the real estate market circumstances around you. Here are some signs it is time to sell your Frisco home There is a need for more space but no ability to add on There are many reasons why we need more space within ou ..read more

In an era where family dynamics are evolving, multi-generational homes are no longer a rarity. Such households, where grandparents, parents, and children coexist, offer a myriad of benefits, yet they also present unique challenges. The key to harmonious multi-generational living lies in the meticulous organization and thoughtful design of your living space. Here, the Tonya Peek Group aims to provide you with effective strategies to make your multi-generational home a bastion of harmony and efficiency. Assign Personalized Living Quarters The cornerstone of multi-generational living is ensuring ..read more

When it comes to buying a house in Plano, or most other locations for that matter, the traditional down payment for a home is considered 20%. Some people have come to believe that this 20% is a mandatory requirement to be accepted for a mortgage loan and be able to purchase a home. And some people have come to believe that if they try to make a lesser down payment it will hurt them in the long run. The truth is a Plano home buyer can purchase a home with a lower down payment and in some scenarios it is a better financial move. The 20% down payment is being used less and less often by homebuyer ..read more