Friday, May 17, 2024

Welcome to the DFWmark Blog!



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.

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

Drop-In to my Open House!
Saturday, May 18 @ 2 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 @ 2 - 4 p.m.
12301 Buffalo Gap Dr., McKinney
Listed at $649,900 by Brent Dalley
MLS# 20611362

This 3,064 sq. ft. home in the Prosper ISD area of McKinney has 4 bedrooms including primary and guest downstairs, 3 full baths, an office, media room, flex landing and a covered porch.

The home can easily transform into a five-bedroom house. All downstairs common areas feature easy-care ceramic tile floors. The office with French doors is off the wide foyer and is conveniently placed near the front entrance, guest bedroom and full bath. The spacious kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, pendant lights and a central island. The open living room features a warm fireplace. The primary ensuite bedroom has a walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower and separate vanities. A laundry room off the kitchen completes the downstairs layout.

Upstairs includes a large landing, a media room, two bedrooms and a full bath with Hollywood-style dual vanities. The Lennar Home is located near Rock Hill High School, making it convenient for all your shopping, dining, entertainment and commute needs.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Open House in Prosper ISD

Open House!
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19 @ 2 - 4 p.m.
12301 Buffalo Gap Dr., McKinney
Listed at $649,900 by Brent Dalley
MLS# 20611362

This 3,064 sq. ft. home in the Prosper ISD area of McKinney has 4 bedrooms including primary and guest downstairs, 3 full baths, an office, media room, flex landing and a covered porch.

The home can easily transform into a five-bedroom house. All downstairs common areas feature easy-care ceramic tile floors. The office with French doors is off the wide foyer and is conveniently placed near the front entrance, guest bedroom and full bath. The spacious kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, pendant lights and a central island. The open living room features a warm fireplace. The primary ensuite bedroom has a walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower and separate vanities. A laundry room off the kitchen completes the downstairs layout.

Upstairs includes a large landing, a media room, two bedrooms and a full bath with Hollywood-style dual vanities. The Lennar Home is located near Rock Hill High School, making it convenient for all your shopping, dining, entertainment and commute needs.

I've Got Your Six!

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

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

DFWmark Brief Prelist Video

Thank you for considering Mark M. Hancock to represent you for the sale of your home in North Texas. This brief video lets you know why you have made the best decision to sell your house for the best price in the shortest amount of time with the fewest inconveniences. There is a more detailed version on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/DFWmark

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, FAA Drone Pilot certified, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark@kw.com
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Saturday, May 11, 2024

KWNC Red Day 2024

KWNC Agents deliver food and toiletries during Red Day from our office in Celina to food pantries in Prosper, Celina and Gunter on Thursday, 9 May 2024. Red Day is an annual event celebrated at Keller Williams offices internationally to give back to the communities we love.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Monday, May 6, 2024

Market Statistics - May 2024




Most of the reported area remains in a strong Sellers’ Market. However, Gunter has joined Van Alstyne as Buyers’ Markets with more than six months of housing inventory. Van Alstyne also has the highest year-over-year inventory increase of 144.8% while Frisco had a surprising surge of 130.8%. All three reported counties showed a year-over-year inventory increase of more than 50%. Melissa is the only city reporting significantly less than last year at -20%.




McKinney has the most Active homes at 737 while Gunter has the fewest at 41. The median listing price in Prosper is nearly as high as the prices in Gunter while the cost per square foot (psf) is significantly higher. Frisco has the highest median listing price at $250 psf while Anna has the most affordable of this area at $193 psf.



Anecdotally, there has been an increase in buyer activity at open houses and an increase in multiple-offer situations for properly priced Sellers. The bargains that Buyers enjoyed in high-demand cities during the winter months seem to be gone. Buyers should expect to pay fair market prices with limited concessions from Sellers.

Frisco and McKinney both hit 100% of the median percentage of the original price. This combined with the significantly larger number of properties on the market may indicate a willingness of Sellers to move regardless of mortgage rate changes. Either sellers are pricing to sell or buyers are willing to pay what it takes to win in multiple offer situations.




Dallas, Collin and Denton counties (below) continued to have significant drops in days on the market from as high as the upper 30s two months ago to the middle teens. Denton and Dallas counties are tied as the most affordable this month at $214 psf - $6 more than last month or $12,000 more for a 2,000 sf house. Collin County had a modest increase of $1 psf since last month. Dallas County has the most Active properties with 5,320. All three reported counties are close to getting a median of about 98% of the original listed price.




If you’re a military veteran Buyer, please act quickly. Rule changes will happen around mid-July and will impact your ability to be properly represented by a professional agent who protects your best interests. I’m a certified Military Relocation Professional and ready to help you move now.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Open House in Trinity Falls on Sunday

Open House
Sunday, 5 May 2024
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Listed at $634,900 by Jo Lynn Smith
MLS# 20581454

This 2,678 sq. ft. home in the Trinity Falls community of McKinney has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a dining room, a breakfast room, a covered patio, and a 3-car tandem garage.

This meticulously maintained home on a 60 ft lot is move-in ready. It has a light and bright open layout loaded with tasteful upgrades, including a large extended covered patio with rock and stone pathways for entertaining. The rotunda entry offers a stately first impression opening to hardwood floors, high ceilings and decorative lighting. A gorgeous white kitchen, elegant dining room, and breakfast room all open to a family room, which features a stylish fireplace and plenty of natural light. A spacious primary suite with spa-inspired bath, a guest bedroom with an ensuite bath, and a 3-car tandem garage. Trinity Falls has an elementary school, resort-style pools, playgrounds, trails, pickleball courts, dog park, scenic lakes, amphitheater, a 350-acre natural park and more.

I've Got Your Six!

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

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Friday, May 3, 2024

May the Fourth be with this Open House

Open House
Saturday, 4 May 2024
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1716 Medina Ln, Prosper 75078
Listed at $599,900 by Brent Dalley
MLS# 20589515

This house has 4 bedrooms with the primary downstairs, 2 baths and a powder room, a game room, a 2-car garage with a front entry, a pool, a covered patio and more in the Prosper ISD.

The move-in ready house in the Artesia community has ceramic tile in the common areas downstairs. The open family room has a fireplace and an abundance of natural light. The light and bright kitchen has a large island, ceramic 18-inch tile with mosaic glass accents, granite countertops, antique white glazed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an open breakfast area. The primary suite has wood floors, a bay window and an ensuite bathroom with double vanities, a garden tub, a shower and a walk-in closet. Upstairs features 3 oversized bedrooms, a bathroom with an entry from the landing and a large game room. The backyard features an inviting pool and covered patio to relax or entertain. The active community offers many amenities, parks and more.

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #Artesia #Prosper #ProsperISD #DentonCounty #RealEstate #drone

Welcome to the DFWmark Blog!

Welcome to the DFWmark Blog! This is a collection of content by Mark M. Hancock, a REALTOR with Keller Williams North County in Celina, Texa...