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Welcome to the DFWmark Blog! This is a collection of content by Mark M. Hancock, a REALTOR with Keller Williams North County in Celina, Texas. I'm based in Frisco, Texas to best service the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

To browse the most useful content or when you have a specific question, please visit the blog index (also linked as "I've Got Your Six!" in most posts). It organizes information by categories.

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I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Drop In to my Open House!

Drop In to my Open House!
Saturday, 27 May 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3419 Challis Tr, McKinney 75070
Listed at $915,000
Listed by Michael Hershenberg
MLS# 20316854

This 4,275 sq. ft. home in Stone Hollow of McKinney has 5 bedrooms, 4 and a half baths, executive study, game room, media room, formal dining, covered patio and split 3-car garage.

Located within the Frisco ISD, this gorgeous east-facing home features a stone and brick front elevation and a turreted grand entrance with a sweeping staircase. The kitchen overlooks the living room and features stainless steel JennAir appliances including a gas cooktop, elongated island with sink and washer, pendant lighting, granite countertops, soft close white cabinetry, extra cabinet and counter space and an eat-in breakfast nook. The primary suite bath has large tile floors, glass shower, standalone tub, walk in closet plus dual vanities. The private guest suite is also conveniently located on the ground floor. The ground level has wood, luxury vinyl plank and tile floors. Entertain upstairs with game and media rooms along with three additional bedrooms. Relax and unwind under the large, covered patio!

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Open House in Tucker Hill on Sunday

Open House!
Sunday, 28 May 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2308 Grassmere Ln, McKinney
Listed at $849,900
Listed by Nancy Floyd
MLS# 20323452

This 3,303 sq. ft. home in the Prosper ISD has 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, game room, formal dining, built-in grill with outdoor prep counter and oversized garage.

One of the best lots in Tucker Hill in McKinney! The Tudor style home was built by renowned Southern Land Co. The front porch overlooks the only street in Tucker Hill that enjoys one full acre filled with 100-year-old pecan and oak trees as your front yard, which is maintained by the HOA. Home features large rooms, energy efficiency, and charm. Upgrades throughout include nailed down hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, designer colors, granite and custom built-ins. Kitchen has stainless steel, gas cook-top, granite and more. Large game room has half bath. Private courtyard has built-in grill, arbor and lush landscape with flowers and shrubs. Behind this home is a lovely neighborhood open space with dog park, pond and playground. Amenities center has pool, club house, fitness area, green spaces and trails.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Open House in Stone Hollow on Saturday

Open House!
Saturday, 27 May 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3419 Challis Tr, McKinney 75070
Listed at $915,000
Listed by Michael Hershenberg
MLS# 20316854

This 4,275 sq. ft. home in Stone Hollow of McKinney has 5 bedrooms, 4 and a half baths, executive study, game room, media room, formal dining, covered patio and split 3-car garage.

Located within the Frisco ISD, this gorgeous east-facing home features a stone and brick front elevation and a turreted grand entrance with a sweeping staircase. The kitchen overlooks the living room and features stainless steel JennAir appliances including a gas cooktop, elongated island with sink and washer, pendant lighting, granite countertops, soft close white cabinetry, extra cabinet and counter space and an eat-in breakfast nook. The primary suite bath has large tile floors, glass shower, standalone tub, walk in closet plus dual vanities. The private guest suite is also conveniently located on the ground floor. The ground level has wood, luxury vinyl plank and tile floors. Entertain upstairs with game and media rooms along with three additional bedrooms. Relax and unwind under the large, covered patio!

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #McKinney #FriscoISD #home #house #StoneHollow #RealEstate #VeteranOwned

Market Watch - 19 May 2023

Since last week New Listings and Closed Properties increased while Active Option Contract decreased and Properties Pending were flat on the residential market. The lease market had increases in all New Listings and Pending Properties while Closed Properties were flat.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Prepare for Road Trips!

Do you have travel plans for the summer? Before you hop in the car and hit the road, check the information below to prepare you and your auto for the trip or daily commute. Then, the open road awaits!

Please view or download the whole Information Of Value booklet or my other books for free.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Market Watch - 12 May 2023

Since last week everything on both the residential and lease markets have decreased. Since most graduations took place last week, expect this to be the calm before the summer shopping storm. Traditionally, June and July are the peak months for house sales. If you want to move, call me while there is still inventory.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #MarketWatch #ResidentialMarket #LeaseMarket #RealEstate #Sold #Pending #Leased #SellersMarket

Open House in Prosper on Saturday

Open House!
Saturday, 13 May 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1200 Packsaddle Trail, Prosper
Listed at $965,000 by Nancy Floyd
MLS# 20301931

New To Market!
This north-facing, single-level 3,705 sq. ft. home in Prosper and the Prosper ISD is on a large corner lot has 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, office, game room, formal dining, mud room, pool with a waterfall, covered patio, and 3-car garage. No MUD, No PID!

This gorgeous house in the Saddle Creek neighborhood is located in the Golden Corridor between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. The floor plan has a wide entry way, large living area with stone fireplace and pool views, open kitchen with a large island, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, coffee bar and is plumbed for gas. The master retreat has a spa-like bath with freestanding tub, separate vanities and seated shower with rain head. The K Hovananian home also has spacious secondary rooms, great storage, a designated dog run, high ceilings and hardwood floors in the living, dining and kitchen areas.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #McKinney #ProsperISD #home #house #RealEstate #Heatherwood #VeteranOwned

KWNC Red Day 2023

 

Agents from KW North Country delivered donations to food pantries in Prosper, Celina and Gunter as part of their annual Red Day celebration on Thursday, 11 May 2023. Our entire Keller Williams family – from the U.S. and Canada to abroad – sets aside the second Thursday of May to Renew, Energize, and Donate within the communities we serve. Hundreds of pounds of food were donated by our agents, our clients and the community to help folks in need.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #KellerWilliams #KWNC #RedDay #Celina #drone #community #video #VeteranOwned

Cinco de Mayo in Celina Button Maker

I had fun making custom buttons for folks at Cinco de Mayo in Celina today. Many of the kiddos decided to make their own designs. The airspace near the event closed, so I couldn’t get any drone photos of the event.
(photo Coy Baker)

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #CincoDeMayo #Celina #downtown #LiveEvent #community #buttons #VeteranOwned #CelinaDowntownHistoricSquare

Fair Texas Title Fly By

Agents from KW North Country flew by to get a sneak peek of the new Fair Texas Title office in Sherman on Friday, 5 May 2023. Angela Shipley, Dionne Warfield and Mark Hancock got to see the new digs before it opens to the public. Escrow officer Madi Rutledge and sales executive Drew Long prepared margaritas to celebrate the soon-to-be-open office on Cinco de Mayo.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

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Visit me at Cinco de Mayo in Celina

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Please visit booth No. 9 in the Celina Downtown Historic Square from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, 6 May 2023 to enter the KWNC gift basket drawing. I’ll be there from 4 to 6 p.m. with my button machine. Kids can color their own buttons to enjoy for years!
Website: www.cincodemayocelina.com

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #CincoDeMayo #Celina #downtown #LiveEvent #community #giveaway #VeteranOwned #CelinaDowntownHistoricSquare

Drop In to my Open House in MeKinney on Sunday!

Open House!
Sunday, 7 May 2023
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2716 Laurel Oak Dr., McKinney
Listed at $499,000
Listed by Evan Shi
MLS# 20313868

This 2,820 sq. ft. home in McKinney is in the desirable Prosper ISD and has 4 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, office, game room, formal dining, breakfast room and covered porches.

A charming front porch welcomes friends and family to your home. A soaring foyer greets guests while a dedicated office is near the entrance. A formal dining room can double as a conference room or social media studio. It leads to an open-concept gourmet kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances with a gas range and overlooks the living room, breakfast nook and covered patio, which was made for outdoor entertainment. Powder and laundry room are beside the stairs. Living room has a gas fireplace with a stone hearth. The spacious primary suite has a separate shower and garden tub. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a huge game room. It is located near shopping, entertainment and commuter highways.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #McKinney #ProsperISD #drone #DropIn #RealEstate #video #VeteranOwned

Open House in McKinney on Sunday

Sunday, 7 May 2023
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2716 Laurel Oak Dr., McKinney
Listed at $499,000
Listed by Evan Shi
MLS# 20313868

This 2,820 sq. ft. home in McKinney is in the desirable Prosper ISD and has 4 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, office, game room, formal dining, breakfast room and covered porches.

A charming front porch welcomes friends and family to your home. A soaring foyer greets guests while a dedicated office is near the entrance. A formal dining room can double as a conference room or social media studio. It leads to an open-concept gourmet kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances with a gas range and overlooks the living room, breakfast nook and covered patio, which was made for outdoor entertainment. Powder and laundry room are beside the stairs. Living room has a gas fireplace with a stone hearth. The spacious primary suite has a separate shower and garden tub. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a huge game room. It is located near shopping, entertainment and commuter highways.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #McKinney #ProsperISD #home #house #RealEstate #Heatherwood #VeteranOwned

Market Statistics - 1 May 2023

The dam has burst for pent up housing demand. Multiple offers and overflowing open houses are common at properly marketed houses. Buyers and investors race to get any affordable properties as we saw the local housing market invert last week with more sales than new listings and reduced overall inventory. Here’s a breakdown by city for the three main groupings near Frisco in Collin / Grayson counties:

1) Frisco, Plano, McKinney
2) Prosper, Celina, Gunter
3) Anna, Melissa, Van Alstyne

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #MarketWatch #ResidentialMarket #MarketStatistics #Stats #InvertedMarket #YOY #CollinCounty #DentonCounty

Market Watch - 28 April 2023

Since last week New Listings and AOC have decreased while Pending and Closed Properties increased on the residential market. The market inverted with more properties closed than listed. Anecdotally, attendance at open houses has jumped dramatically along with multiple offers on well-marketed and located properties in Collin and Denton counties.

The lease market had increases in all categories but has not inverted since 3 March 2023.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #MarketWatch #ResidentialMarket #LeaseMarket #RealEstate #Sold #Pending #Leased #SellersMarket

"Drop In" to my Open House at 6506 Winston in Frisco

 

Sunday, 30 April 2023
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
6506 Winston Dr., Frisco 75035
Listed at $450,000 by Cecilia McCormick
MLS# 20296871

This 2,162 sq. ft. home on a corner lot in the Lakes of Preston Vineyards in Frisco has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, den, breakfast room with two window seats and formal dining.

Mature trees greet visitors at the one-level brick home in the award-winning Frisco ISD. The front den and formal dining room can become an office with a conference table or social media studio. The kitchen features an island with a breakfast bar, sink and dishwasher. The open floor plan makes the living room, breakfast room and back yard visible from the kitchen counter. The living room features a gas fireplace and a wall of windows.

The primary suite features an elegant bathroom with dual vanities, a jetted garden tub, a separate shower and walk-in closet. A secondary bedroom connects to the master bedroom - it’s ideal as a home office, gym or nursery. Located near Collin College, sports, community pool and minutes from shopping, dining and highways.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #drone #OpenHouse #DropIn #Frisco #FriscoISD #video #home #house #LakesOfPrestonVineyards

"Drop In" to my Open House at 4116 Canadian River Dr

 

“Drop In” to my Open House
Saturday, 29 April 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4416 Canadian River Dr., Celina
Listed at $915,000
Listed by Michelle Modesto
MLS# 20301083

This 3,812 sq ft home in Celina has 6 bedrooms, 4 and a half baths, game room, study, breakfast room, butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, covered patio and pool with waterfalls, spa and fire pit.

It includes a guest apartment with a kitchen, sitting room, full bath, living room, stacked laundry space, separate entry and patio.

Both entrances are at the front of the house. Two-level main home in the Prosper ISD offers 5 bed, 3 and a half bath. Main house ground level common areas are wood. Office is at front of house. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, quarts countertops, island, gas cooktop and double oven. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast room and living room with fireplace.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #drone #video #DropIn #Celina #ProsperSD #pool #luxury

Open House in Frisco on Sunday

Open House
Sunday, 30 April 2023
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
6506 Winston Dr., Frisco 75035
Listed at $450,000
Listed by Cecilia McCormick
MLS# 20296871

This 2,162 sq. ft. home on a corner lot in the Lakes of Preston Vineyards in Frisco has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, den, breakfast room with two window seats and formal dining.

Mature trees greet visitors at the one-level brick home in the award-winning Frisco ISD. The front den and formal dining room can become an office with a conference table or social media studio. The kitchen features an island with a breakfast bar, sink and dishwasher. The open floor plan makes the living room, breakfast room and back yard visible from the kitchen counter. The living room features a gas fireplace and a wall of windows.

The primary suite features an elegant bathroom with dual vanities, a jetted garden tub, a separate shower and walk-in closet. A secondary bedroom connects to the master bedroom - it’s ideal as a home office, gym or nursery. Located near Collin College, sports, community pool and minutes from shopping, dining and highways.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #Frisco #FriscoISD #CornerLot #home #house #RealEstate #LakesOfPrestonVineyards

Open House in Creeks of Legacy on Saturday

Open House
Saturday, 29 April 2023
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4416 Canadian River Dr., Celina
Listed at $915,000
Listed by Michelle Modesto
MLS# 20301083

This 3,812 sq ft home in Celina has 6 bedrooms, 4 and a half baths, game room, study, breakfast room, butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, covered patio and pool with waterfalls, spa and fire pit.

It includes a guest apartment with a kitchen, sitting room, full bath, living room, stacked laundry space, separate entry and patio.

Both entrances are at the front of the house. Two-level main home in the Prosper ISD offers 5 bed, 3 and a half bath. Main house ground level common areas are wood. Office is at front of house. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, quarts countertops, island, gas cooktop and double oven. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast room and living room with fireplace.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Home certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #luxury #Celina #ProsperSD #pool #home #house #RealEstate