Our December realtor of the month is Kimberly Kelly, Broker for The Kelly Group Real Estate and our Real Estate Market Expert for Aubrey, TX.

Born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Kimberly is a devoted mother of two with over 19 years of experience in the real estate field. She has a degree in Interior Design and has worked in every aspect of the real estate industry. She has represented sellers, buyers, investors, and banks in the residential and commercial markets.

If you’re on the hunt for a brand new Dallas home, give Kimberly Kelly of The Kelly Group Real Estate a ring. Kimberly is committed to excellence in customer service and would not steer you wrong.

Our July realtor of the month is DJ Arsenault, real estate broker for Diamond Homes Realty and our Real Estate Market Expert for Spring, TX and The Woodlands, TX.

DJ Arsenault has been in the Real Estate and Mortgage industry since 2002. He is the Premier Listing Agent for the Diamond Homes Realty Team and eats, sleeps, and breathes real estate. DJ puts his client’s needs first and provides a high level of customer service to guarantee that the client experience is satisfactory. DJ possesses unique marketing skills and strives to ensure that his clients get the best deal, leaving them with more money in their pockets whether they are buying or selling their home.  

“This isn’t a job. It’s not something you wake up dreading. This is a career choice and I take pleasure in helping folks meet their goals of becoming homeowners and financially free.” 

-DJ Arsenault

If you’re on the quest to find a new Dallas home or looking to list your current home for sale, contact DJ Arsenault with Diamond Homes Realty to receive proven results and satisfactory customer service! 

Our June realtor of the month is Travis Pugh, real estate agent for Branding Iron Realty and our real estate market expert for Seagoville, TX.

Travis spent most of his younger years in Kaufman County, TX, and Crandall, Texas. During his over years in the real estate business, Travis has worked in several markets including San Antonio, Granbury, Houston, and the Dallas real estate market.

Travis Pugh's many years of experience and mentorship under several talented entrepreneurs have given him quite a few nuggets of wisdom that he has carried with him over time. “In order to achieve success, one must always remember, success is not a destination, but rather the journey.”

Are you in the market to purchase a new Dallas home for sale? If so, make sure to give Branding Iron Realty a ring and Travis will have you signing on the dotted line in no time!  

TRI Pointe Group has teamed with Amazon to offer its new homebuyers smart homes featuring Amazon Alexa as an extension of HomeSmart®, TRI Pointe Group’s suite of state-of-the-art home technology and automation features. HomeSmart®, activated and supported by Amazon, is being implemented across all six of TRI Pointe Group’s homebuilder brands.
 
Amazon Alexa is activated by merely using simple voice commands such as ‘Alexa, good morning’ that can be used to adjust features in the home such as the lighting, temperatures, and even a musical selection. The new smart home offering features Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Honeywell Lyric 2 Smart Thermostat or Ecobee Smart Thermostat, Schalge or Kwikset Smart Door Lock (in select markets), and a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Recirculation Pump (in select markets) just to name a few.
 
To help new homebuyers maximize their HomeSmart® technology at no extra charge, the package includes an on-site home activation appointment with an Amazon Expert to customize the smart home experience and Amazon Expert activation support. This allows for ease of access to pose any questions and address any concerns, although there may not be very many as the rate of customer satisfaction is high. Customers have rated Amazon Experts at 4.9 out of 5 stars. “We are constantly evolving and aiming higher to meet and exceed customer expectations,” said Tom Mitchell, president, and chief operating officer of TRI Pointe Group.

It is now more common than not to have control of your home in the palm of your hand. These new home smart features will suit families with their every need as well as give them peace of mind whether in the home or away.  If you forget to turn off the heat before a family vacation, it’s no problem.  You can simply adjust your settings on your mobile device and focus on the family fun ahead.
 
TRI Pointe Group® is based in Irvine, California and is a family of premium regional homebuilders that designs, builds, and sells homes in multiple major U. S. markets. The TRI Pointe Group family consists of Maracay™ in Arizona, Pardee Homes® in California and Nevada, Quadrant Homes® in Washington, Trendmaker® Homes in Texas, TRI Pointe Homes® in California, Colorado and North Carolina, and Winchester® Homes in Maryland and Virginia. TRI Pointe Group was recognized on the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List in Fortune Magazine in 2017. They were also named Builder magazine's Builder of the Year in 2015.

The realtor of the month for the month of March is Gabe Waldrep. Gabe is a realtor for Red Door Residential and also provides a monthly market update for Bedford, Euless, and Hurst, TX as one of our newest real estate market experts.  Gabe believes in being committed to helping his clients buy and sell their homes with the highest level of expertise in his local market.  He is trustworthy and honest and puts forth his best effort to help his clients understand each step of the way during the buying and selling process.  If you are in the search for a home for sale in Dallas, be sure to contact Gabe with Red Door Residential!

Expanding on their appreciation of the beautiful natural surroundings and the needs of today’s active families, Viridian sets the bar very high. This new home neighborhood in Arlington has chosen from top luxury home builders to provide its charming new construction homes.  These home builders incorporate functionality within astonishing home designs that are sure to wow you.  Choose from several single-family floor plans all with amenities that will suit you and your family’s needs right in the confines of the Viridian community. 

One of Viridian’s established Dallas/Fort Worth homebuilders, Toll Brothers presents exceptional floor plans spanning up to as much as 4,810 square feet of living space. Toll Brothers is one of the leading builders in luxury homes.  It is an award-winning Fortune 500 company as well as seven-time Texas Builder of the Year.  They have also been ranked as the #1 Home Builder Worldwide on the Fortune Magazine “World’s Most Admired Companies®” list. Toll Brothers allows no detail to go untouched with their attractive selection of exterior and interior features.

Visit 1501 Falcon’s Eye Dr. with its 4,769 square foot 2 story floor plan that features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. This oversized home backs into a green belt and provides a vast amount of natural lighting throughout. Take advantage of the 15-foot sliding door that allows you to extend your living experience to the great outdoors. Enjoy the master suite with two walk in closets, a stunning master bath, and tray ceilings. 

Take a look at 4605 Clouded Point Dr. with features that will amaze you. This home design is comprised of 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage providing living space that spans 4,682 square feet complete with spacious walk-in closets, a covered porch, a large laundry room, and mud room. The secluded loft area can be used as a quiet reading space or the perfect option for your home office. The second floor in this design offers three large secondary bedrooms as well as media and game rooms. 

Imagine entertaining guests in a well-appointed open kitchen space with a walk-in pantry and a spacious center island at 1521 Falcon’s Eye Dr. This floor plan comes with 4,810 square feet of space including 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 3 car garage. A spacious second-floor game room and a planning center are perfect for both business and pleasure. 

All of these features and so much more can be found within your next residence at Viridian. Contact the sales office by filling out an interest card to begin your journey to finding a home for sale in Arlington, TX. 

Viridian’s 2000-acre master-planned community redefines resort-style living. Homebuyers can enjoy an emphasis on luxury through the amenities presented, but also feel the full embrace of the natural beauty of the surroundings. These new homes for sale in Arlington, TX, are just 20 minutes from both Dallas and Fort Worth’s bustling downtowns making it easily accessible to local entertainment and shopping for residents, but nature is still center-stage. This master planned community encompasses 850 acres of lakes and open space, wetlands, and languid waterways, as well as 150 acre wooded conservation; Viridian has earned coveted Gold Certified Signature Sanctuary status from the Audubon Society. Viridian’s commitment to preservation and sustainability is matched only by its commitment to its residents. 

Choose from 15 outstanding Dallas/Fort Worth home builders that offer floor plans that range from chic townhomes to single-family detached homes in a range of price points, to custom home builders, and luxury million-dollar estates. No matter your decision, you’re sure to be pleased with the impeccable attention to detail throughout every square inch of your Viridian home.

Viridian residents enjoy neighborhood schools with diverse and challenging academic standards by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, outstanding park and playground facilities, multiple pools, watersports, fishing, hiking and biking adventures, and a sailing school to top it off.  Enjoy ease of access to the Lakeview Event & Conference Center, a premier event facility within the Viridian community perfect for a small business conference or an upscale family celebration.  Unparalleled amenities, beautiful homes, and thriving natural surroundings all close-in to DFW. Viridian is everything you could possibly dream of for your family for years to come. Visit the sales office located at 4010 N Collins St. #7, Arlington, TX 76005 to learn more about scheduling a viewing for your new Arlington home.

The world-class community of Viridian in Arlington, TX at the heart of the DFW will amaze you. The location puts you right at the center of so many great destinations: Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor, Esports Stadium, Winspear Opera House, K1 Racing, and so much more. But without even leaving your own community you can take sailing lessons, send the kids to summer tennis camp, vigorously swim laps, or just float in a calm conversation pool. At Elements 55, the active 55+ community can enjoy activities just for them in their own dedicated facilities.

The best home builders in DFW have been assembled to design and construct the many fine neighborhoods available at Viridian. So much variety allows for pleasing the most cautious of budgets as well as the most extravagant of lifestyles. From a modestly priced townhome with simple style in the upper-$200,000’s to a grand custom estate with every imaginable convenience priced in the millions. Everyone can find their place at Viridian.

The Viridian Lifestyle is centered on family and compelled by nature. Whether gliding across the lake in a sailboat, exploring from a paddleboard or trekking the many miles of hiking trails that extend to the River Legacy Trails system. Honoring and respecting nature extends to the construction practices of Viridian as well, buoyed by the commitment to sustainability. Viridian residents can contribute to the health of the planet and their family by participating in the local Farm to Fork CSA program receiving fresh locally-grown foods at their door.

Close to everything you need or want for work or play. Viridian makes everything possible. Join the interest list to learn more about houses for sale in Arlington, TX and how you can become a part of the Viridian community.

If you haven’t heard already, Lennar has partnered with Amazon to make Alexa standard in every new home. Each Lennar home will include built-in Wi-Fi, smart locks, doorbells, thermostats and lights – all controlled by the voice-activated assistant. This roll out comes shortly after the merge of Lennar and CalAtlantic, now making Lennar the largest homebuilder in the nation and more accessible to millions of homebuyers. Customers currently have the opportunity to experience the Alexa smart home environment with Amazon Experience Centers at select Lennar communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC with more markets to come.

While experiencing Alexa in a real home environment, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the benefits of using the digital assistant first hand. Features of Alexa include putting your home on auto-pilot with “good morning” and “good night” routines, ordering household essentials, scheduling home services, notifications for doorbells, entries, exits and more. Included in the flagship Amazon Experience Centers are the latest smart home products for lighting, locks, entertainment, sprinklers, shades, car chargers and so much more.

With Lennar being the first home builder to implement Amazon Alexa as a standard feature, it seems like a safe assumption that we’ll see a rise in demand for Alexa smart home solutions in new home communities across the country.  This may open a larger door for Amazon to dominate the market for digital voice-activated assistants and custom solutions for each market, in house training, education, marketing and installation make this partnership all the more appealing for home builders.

To experience an Amazon Experience Center, tour a Lennar home near you.

Northwest of McKinney, TX you will find a beautiful rustic landscape that is fresh out of a novel. Verdant pasturelands blowing in the breeze, sleepy livestock grazing, songbirds calling, and forests teeming with life and sanctuary. There, on the banks of the gorgeous Trinity River, you will find Trinity Falls, a master-planned community. Boasting 2000 acres of room to breathe, Trinity Falls takes advantage of the location without disturbing the peace and tranquility.  Looking around you, you will find it hard to believe that Dallas, TX lies a mere 35 minutes away.

Trinity Falls’ single-family homes feature traditionally charming facades that preludes the thoughtfully executed, gloriously contemporary interiors. Flowing open-concept living areas, extravagant kitchen islands, top-tier stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and spa-like bathrooms are features in every design. Created and crafted by the area’s top builders, every home is fully upgradeable to meet your own personal preferences and wish lists. Add a craft room, a guest retreat, an outdoor entertaining space, or expand the garage.

Trinity Falls offers amenities to fill your summer with fun including a residents-only clubhouse, an open pavilion with firepits, an event lawn, and a club room with a jaw-dropping view of the sunset. There’s an inviting beach-entry pool, a children’s splash area, and a tricycle racetrack. There are a number of parks, green spaces, and hiking trails that take you out to restfully enjoy nature and the long summer days ahead.

Plans for an elementary school and additional green spaces are moving forward right now and the details are being finalized for additional schools and parks. The future will see the construction of more hiking trails, sports fields, a disc golf course, a boat launch, a fishing pier, and a fire and rescue station. Jump in now while the choices are many and the summer is long. Bring your family home to Trinity Falls. To learn more, visit the community at 7801 Trinity Falls Pkwy McKinney, TX 75071.