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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.

To search for a new, preowned or lease home anywhere in the United States, please visit my website: DFWmark.com. My site is tied directly to the multiple listing service (MLS). You have no-cost access to the most accurate, safe and up-to-date information available.

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I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
markhancockrealty@gmail.com
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Coming Soon in Frisco!

11209 Amber Valley Dr.
Frisco TX 75035
Listed at $425,000
MLS# 21119109

Be Ready to Move Fast! No HOA! This move-in-ready, North-facing 1,886 sq. ft., highly upgraded home on a corner lot in the heart of Frisco has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a bright living room, a separate office with French doors and a covered deck. It is loaded with upgrades and ready to be a perfect starter home or desirable investment property.

The meticulously maintained landscape has flowering vignettes to attract butterflies and hummingbirds inside the 8-foot-high privacy fence. The chef’s dream kitchen is the heart of the house. It features a gas range, stone countertops and a commanding view of the extended breakfast room and living room with built-in bookshelves and a fireplace that features floor-to-ceiling stonework and hidden mantle lights. All common areas feature wood-look porcelain tile flooring. It is in the A-rated Centennial High School attendance zone of the Frisco ISD (TEA rating).

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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Closed in ArrowBrooke

Congratulations to my amazing Seller clients in Aubrey!

They made wise decisions and sold this amazing home with 4 beds, 3 full baths, a media room, a huge game room and an extended patio. The house is near the community fishing pond and on the same street as the community pool.
I couldn’t be happier for y’all!

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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KWNC October Top 10 Agents

I’m honored to be included with such amazing agents!

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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Local Market Housing Statistics - November 2025

Total Active listings are down across all three counties with mixed reports across individual reported cities. Closed sales decreased in all reported cities except Celina, Plano and Little Elm. All counties increased their Median Percentage of Original Price, while Allen and Denton cities saw modest drops. Houses with competitive listing prices move quickly, while overpriced houses get limited or have no traffic.

Celina and Anna remain in a Buyers’ Market with more than six months of housing inventory. Allen has the highest year-over-year (YOY) inventory increase at 57.1%. Little Elm has the lowest at a notable 0.0%. All three reported counties have about 5 months of inventory. Reported areas have mixed inventory levels compared to last month. Anna remains static.

McKinney has the most Active homes at 1,218, while Van Alstyne has the fewest at 173. Prosper has the top Median List and Sold prices, while Frisco has reclaimed the highest Median Price Per Square Foot (PSF) at $244 PSF. Anna remains the most affordable Median PSF listings in the reported area at $173 PSF.

Collin County has the lowest median price PSF this month at $196, while Dallas dropped to $197, and Denton County decreased to $198. Dallas County has the most Active properties at 8,190. All three counties had a median closed percentage of the original listed price of around 95% of the list price. Bargains are available for savvy Buyers.

Plano got the highest median percentage of the original price at 95.4%, while Celina was at 91.1%. Plano has the lowest reported median days on market, at 37 days, while Van Alstyne has 112 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
DFWmark.com

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Under Contract in Aubrey!

Congratulations to my amazing Aubrey Seller clients! They managed to get this ideal home under contract in the ArrowBrooke neighborhood. This East-Facing home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a game room, a media room, a breakfast nook with a window bench, an extended covered patio, and a 3-car garage.

I've got the skills you need! I’m an award-winning photojournalist, book editor and marketing specialist. I also have an FAA drone pilot's license. 

If it is a show-ready house, I can list any property within 24 hours. When you're ready to move, I’m at your service!

I've Got Your Six!

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

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Testimonial - Euless

Thank you to my amazing clients for your bounteous testimonial! You made wise decisions with your investment property and benefited quickly! I look forward to working with you on your next chapter. Thank you again for your trust and cooperation throughout the process.

“Mark is 100% awesome to work with. A wealth of knowledge and agreeable strategies. He had direction for questions we didn’t know to ask and really good mentorship for make/break moments to keep the momentum going in our best interest. As far as expectations and availability, he exceeded in this area as well. We would work with Mark again!”

- Dave Newhouse

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As always, I’ve Got Your Six!

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

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