Saturday, July 19, 2025

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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.

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Who & How to Help


Photos by Mark M. Hancock
© The Beaumont Enterprise


Our hearts are broken as the entire country mourns those sweet souls lost in the floods this month. While we can’t do anything to fix the past, we can help first responders who will arrive to help after the inevitable disasters of the future. 
You can volunteer your time, donate goods, or make a financial contribution. You can help the professionals and volunteers who arrive first to assist you and your neighbors.

Natural disasters are inevitable. Disasters are heartbreaking when they affect humans. During these times, emergency professionals can be the difference between life and death for many victims. We previously learned about Severe Weather Damage Help to care for yourself, your family and your possessions during and after a storm. Let’s discuss who is ready to help others and how you can help them.

As always, beware of scammers attempting to steal money, goods and gifts intended for legitimate charitable organizations. Check websites and online reviews before any donations.

Check a secular charity’s IRS tax-exempt status and search for its Form 990 (an annual information return). Churches and integrated auxiliaries are exempt from filing Form 990. These organizations may be organized as relief ministries supported or operated by several entities.

Donations are always welcomed by legitimate charities.
Cash donations are ideal because cash allows the organization to leverage volume and charitable discounts. It also requires no transportation costs and can help the locally affected community. For example, cash can buy locally produced ice where there is limited or no power and transport is unfeasible.
Volunteers’ time is invaluable. Specialized skills from engineering to public relations are always needed. Someone must drive the relief truck, distribute food, organize the logistics and perform basic construction. A volunteer is preferred.
Goods are also accepted by most large organizations. Non-perishable food, toiletries, clothes and other items are accepted by most charities.

While most of the goods will be sorted and packed onto trucks headed to specific disasters, some items, such as furniture, may be sold at storefronts that provide jobs for the unemployed. The sales liquidate the assets to better serve the organization as cash after disasters. Call ahead to see what a charity accepts.


The Salvation Army
is typically the first organization to arrive with food and relief. The Emergency Disaster Services teams stage in nearby towns when weather disasters are anticipated. Next, they arrive in easily identifiable trucks and fill immediate needs. They also help organize local distribution centers and are often the only option in very rural areas.
They accept cash, volunteers, most donated items, and more.

Team Rubicon “is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during and after disasters and crises.” Some of their services include: disaster response, hazard mitigation, home repair, volunteer management, emergency medicine, long-term recovery, community engagement, global impact, and veteran transition to civilian life.
They accept cash, volunteers, specific heavy-duty tools, and vehicle donations to liquidate.

American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization founded in 1881, dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering during emergencies, primarily through disaster relief, blood donation services, health and safety training, support for military families, and international humanitarian aid.
They have Disaster Action Teams to help with everything from local house fires to large natural disasters. The teams provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery.
They accept cash, volunteers, blood donations, and specific bulk products from manufacturers.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) is a cooperative partnership of churches and ministries within the Southern Baptist Convention. It provides immediate assistance to individuals, families, and communities affected by disasters. SBDR offers a wide range of services, including mass feeding, debris removal (especially known for chainsaw work), home repair, childcare, chaplaincy, and showers/laundry services, all delivered by trained volunteers.
They accept cash, volunteers, and local drives for particular items of need.

You can also view or download the whole Information Of Value or my other books for free here.

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Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212 (call or text)
DFWmark@kw.com
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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Open House Connemara Crossing


Open House in Allen!
Saturday, 12 July 2025
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
401 Alden Way, Allen
Listed at $739,900
Listed by Lynlee Li
MLS# 20977082

This luxurious 3,202 sq. ft. home in the desirable Connemara Crossing neighborhood has 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, an office, a game room, a dining room, a covered porch, and a 1/3rd acre lot on a cul-de-sac in the Allen ISD near U.S. 75 and SH 121.

A private office is near the entry. A grand staircase rises to a balcony walkway. The foyer leads to a living room with a soaring ceiling, a wall of windows and a gas fireplace. The kitchen features natural stone counters, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, double ovens, a walk-in pantry, a planning station and white cabinets. The kitchen island has a breakfast bar, sink, washer and storage. A café breakfast room overlooks the covered patio.

The extended ground-floor primary suite has bay windows. The primary bath has dual vanities, a garden tub, an enclosed shower with a bench, a water closet and a roomy walk-in closet. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two baths and a spacious flex room loft with balcony views. Huge yard has room for a pool and more.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
KW North Country
214-862-7212 (call or text)
DFWmark@KW.com
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Open House in Winn Ridge


Open House!
Sunday, 13 July 2025
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3301 Cord Pl, Aubrey 76227
Listed at $400,000
Listed by Tami Burnett
MLS# 20990254

This 2,346 sq. ft. home in Aubrey has 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, an office, a flex room loft, a café breakfast area, a wood-burning fireplace, an extended patio with a built-in shade cover and misting system on a corner lot in Winn Ridge.

The east-facing Pulte home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. The 2020 house has a front-facing two-car garage. The entryway leads past a private office with glass French doors beside a convenient half bath. The foyer leads to the open concept gathering room, café and kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops, a tiled floor, a kitchen island, stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.

Upstairs features the flex room loft along with the owners’ suite with an en suite bath and large walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, another bathroom and laundry room. All windows have sunscreens. All rooms have ceiling fans. The house is located in Braswell High attendance zone of the Denton ISD.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
KW North Country
214-862-7212 (call or text)
DFWmark@KW.com
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Friday, July 4, 2025

Happy Independence Day!



Independence Day has a special meaning to me as a REALTOR. Owning property signifies Freedom, Self-Determination and Independence. Freedom to live your life the way you wish. Self-Determination to create and change your environment as you choose. Independence to create generational wealth for your family.

Happy Independence Day!

I've Got Your Six,

Mark M. Hancock #REALTOR
214-862-7212
DFWmark@kw.com
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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Local Market Housing Statistics - July 2025






Total Active listings have increased in all reporting cities and counties. Closed sales decreased or are static in half of all reported cities.






Anna, Aubrey, Celina and Prosper are Buyers’ Markets with more than six months of housing inventory. Aubrey has the highest year-over-year (YOY) inventory increase at 109.1%. Van Alstyne has the lowest at -27.8%. All three reported counties have more inventory, at about five months. Most reported areas have more inventory than last month. Melissa has fewer Active homes, and Frisco is static.






McKinney has the most Active homes at 1,478, while Van Alstyne has the fewest at 218. Prosper has the top Median List and Sold prices, plus the highest Median Price Per Square Foot (PSF) at $256 PSF. Anna has the most affordable Median PSF listings in the reported area at $173 PSF.






All counties' days on market are about 30 days. Denton County has the lowest median price per square foot this month at $206, while Dallas and Collin counties are at $207. Dallas County has the most Active properties at 8,350. All three counties had a median closed percentage of the original listed price below 97%.





Allen got the highest median percentage of the original price at 98.4%. Allen also has the lowest reported median days on market at 16 days, while Van Alstyne is at 69 days.

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212 (call or text)
DFWmark@kw.com
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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...