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
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #Freedom #Independenc #SelfDetermination #IndependenceDay #REALTOR #VeteranOwned #FourthOfJuly #USA #America

A Great Place to Chill!

Come Chill with the House Penguin.
Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday!
2809 Lakeside Dr.
Aubrey, Texas 76227
Listed at $500,000
Listed by Mark M. Hancock
MLS# 20674193

Move-in ready, east-facing 3,145 sq. ft. home in the Arrow Brooke community of Aubrey backs to a greenbelt has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, game room, media room, covered porch, and a 3-car garage.

Rare home is near the community pool and stocked fishing ponds. Home has Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the ground floor common areas and bedrooms. Bathrooms feature designer ceramic tile floors. Front downstairs bedroom is beside a guest bath. Open-concept plan includes living room, breakfast area and kitchen. The chef’s dream kitchen has a gas cooktop and oven, granite island with sink, reverse osmosis filtration system, breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. Primary ensuite bedroom has trayed ceiling, dual vanities, garden tub and separate shower. Laundry and covered patio complete the ground floor. Upstairs features two bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath, a massive game room and media room wired for surround sound.

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #Aubrey #DentonCounty #ArrowBrooke #DentonISD #Chill #penguin #themed

KWNC Thanksgiving 24

 

Agents enjoy the annual KWNC Thanksgiving Luncheon at KW North Country office in Celina on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. © Photos / video by Mark M. Hancock

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #KWNC #Thanksgiving #agents #grateful #slideshow #Celina #CollinCounty #party

Happy Veterans Day 2024

Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you to all who have served! Pro Patria! ⚔️

Veterans, get some Free Stuff: 

https://dfwmark.blogspot.com/2022/04/free-stuff.html#veteran

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #VeteransDay #veteran #MRP #MilitaryRelocationProfessional #military #Army #OPFOR #VeteranOwned

Halloween Yard Decorations 2024

 

Thanks to the hundreds of visitors to our Treat House in Frisco! Our house was decorated and ready for ghoulish portraits and family photos in our yard. Many folks said this is an annual highlight, and they return each year for the colorful Halloween holiday activities in our neighborhood.

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #TreatHouse #decorations #inflatable #Frisco #lights #spider #ghost

KWNC Hallloween Party 2024

 

Keller Williams North Country agents participate in the Halloween Party and costume contest at our office in Celina on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
I won the costume contest as "urban camo" or "human trash." Thanks to everyone who voted!

I've Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock
REALTOR, GRI, MRP, AHWD
214-862-7212
DFWmark@kw.com
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #KWNC #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #decorations #CostumeContest #Celina #CollinCounty #party

Still Time for the Client Appreciation Party 2023

There’s still time! I want to see you and your family at our Client Appreciation Party. I just need one real estate referral (buy, sell or lease)! We will have the amazing Santa Izzy and Nathan Hunsinger, a former photojournalist at The Dallas Morning News. You’ll get free photos with Santa. I’ll send the digital images to you within a few days of the event to use in your holiday cards.

We will also have frequent drawings for mind-blowing gift baskets supplied by our vendors, plus some other surprises that will make it worth your time and drive.

We will have kids' crafts, treats and a spectacular charcuterie by Stacy B., so please let me help someone you know. I’ll see y’all there!

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024
From 4 to 7 p.m.
KWNC office at 1212 S. Preston Rd. in Celina
(two-story building on the eastern hill across from Starbucks, Ace Hardware and a Fire Station)

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #party #KWNC #Santa #ClientAppreciation #referrals #PieParty #ClientAppreciationParty #KellerWilliams

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 - Frisco Rail Yard

 

Guests gathered at the Frisco Rail Yard to observe the total solar eclipse as the moon obscured the sun at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024. The 125-mile-wide shadow of the moon will cross the Earth at 1,600 miles per hour. The 2024 eclipse will cross many major cities from Texas to Maine. It’s the last total eclipse visible over the USA until 23 Aug. 2044. It was one of the most viewed celestial events in recorded history.

Learn more about this eclipse.

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #eclipse #SolarEclipse #Frisco #RailYard #video #photos #TotalSolarEclipse #event

Texas Independence Day

Happy Texas Independence Day!

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #TexasIndependenceDay #Texas #freedom #WildWest #Texan

Happy New Year 2024!

Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones!
Let’s start the year with a splash! We expect 2024 to be a record-setting year for real estate.

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #NewYear #celebrate #NewStart #home #house #NewBuild #NewConstruction #VeteranOwned

Client Appreciation Party 2023

 

 Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Guests, Sponsor and Agents at the KWNC Client Appreciation Party in the Training Room at our office in Celina on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, 21 Nov. 2023. The event features photos with Sant by a professional photographer, kids crafts, food and prize drawings throughout the event.

I also gift a pie at the event to any current client, any client who has closed within the last 12 months and anyone at all who has referred a real estate client to me. There’s no limit. I’m happy to present a truckload of pies for a truckload of transactions! If you want to join us next year, introduce me to a friend or family member who needs my help.

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #pie #party #ClientAppreciationParty #KWNC #Celina #CollinCounty #Santa #food

Happy Veterans Day 2023

In every branch,
Around the world,
On sea, air, land and space,
Through battles and peace,
You served with honor,
You sacrificed with dignity,

Few know what you suffered,
for our lifestyles and freedoms,

From one veteran to another,
THANK YOU!

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #VeteransDay #sacrifices #dignity #honor #holiday #military #ArmedForces #VeteranOwned

Halloween Treat House 2023

 

Treat House!
Tuesday, 31 Oct. 2023
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. or run out of treats
on Meadow Glade in Frisco
Treats Offered at a SCREAM!

This home in Frisco has candy, toys, lights, inflated creatures and an amazing background for photos.

Located at the DEAD END of Meadow Glade in Preston Glen in Frisco, it’s the place to be to get a treat. The yard features a high-end gravestone along with plenty of spiders of all sizes and shapes. The planters and glow web feature energy-saving LED lighting while the sidewalks include retro-style orange and blacklights.

Younger children should feel safe for photos because nothing jumps and very few things scream. Bring your whole family for ghoulish portraits in our yard if you wish.

Meadow Glade Dr, Frisco
(in Preston Glen)

Please arrive early!

Mark M. Hancock
214.862.7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #TreatHouse #decorations #inflatable #Frisco #lights #spider #Bucee

Annual Client Appreciation Party 2023

There’s still time! I want to see you and your family at our Client Appreciation Party. I just need one real estate referral (buy, sell or lease)! We will have the amazing Santa Izzy and Nathan Hunsinger, a former editorial photojournalist at The Dallas Morning News. You’ll get free photos with Santa. I’ll send the digital images to you within a few days of the event.

We will also have kids’ crafts, frequent drawings for mind-blowing gift baskets supplied by our vendors, plus some other surprises that will make it worth your time and drive.

We want to have enough crafts, treats and snacks, so please let me know if you plan to be there!

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
From 4 to 7 p.m.
KWNC office at 1212 S. Preston Rd. in Celina
(two-story building on the eastern hill across from Starbucks, Ace Hardware and a Fire Station)

I've Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #party #KWNC #Santa #ClientAppreciation #referrals #PieParty #ClientAppreciationParty #KellerWilliams

Stars & Stripes

The U.S. Army was created by the Continental Congress as the Continental Army on 14 June 1775 to fight a war for independence against the British king and Parliament. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution on 14 June 1777 that unified all colonial fighting forces under a single flag. 

The flag designers stated the “flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” In 1916, June 14th was officially designated as Flag Day.

The Flag Design

The flag is a representation of the United States of America. The currant flag of the USA is the 27th official version. It has 13 stripes to represent the original 13 colonies. The stripes alternate between red and white to start and end with red.

The canton or “Union” section at the top left of the flag currently has 50 stars to represent each of the 50 states. The last state to join the union was Hawaii on 4 July 1960. The current version of the flag is the longest serving version. 

The flag is often cotton or nylon material. The flag colors have specific meanings. Red represents valor, strength and hardiness. White represents purity of spirit and innocence. Blue represents loyalty, perseverance, vigilance and justice. 

The flag has several names including “The Stars and Stripes,” “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Old Glory.”

The military authorized three primary sizes of flags. They are Storm, Post and Garrison. The height of a flag is the “hoist” and the width is the “fly.” 

Flags fly on a staff on land or mast on ships and at naval stations ashore. When the nation or a state is in mourning, flags are raised to full staff and lowered to “half-staff.”

When you see me, ask for a Flag Holidays card. I always have plenty of laminated copies with me or nearby.

Flag Day is observed nationally, but only an off day in Pennsylvania.

There are 20 annual flag holidays. The most recent flag holiday is Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021 and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA.

United States Flag Code

The U.S. Flag Code establishes the rules for display and care of the flag. The following is an abbreviated version.

The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing, unless it is the ensign responding to a foreign ship salute.

The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

The flag should never be displayed upside down, except to signal extreme danger to life or property.

The flag should never touch anything beneath it.

The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. (Flags on the moon are excepted.)

The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.

The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.

The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.

The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.

When displayed vertically against a wall, the union should be to the observer’s left.

The Ross Flag and Origin

The original flag was influenced by Congressman Francis Hopkinson. Originally, the stars were to be six-pointed. It was said to have been modified by Betsy Ross, a professional upholsterer. The “Ross Flag” has a circle of five-pointed stars and is one-third longer than wide rather than the original square design.

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
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #InformationOfValue #IOV #FlagDay #StarsAndStripes #OldGlory #FlagHolidays #holidays #USA

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

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

Cinco de Mayo Buttons

I’ll be at Cinco de Mayo in Celina Celebration at the KWNC booth with my button machine at 4-6 p.m. on May 6, 2023. It was a blast last year!

I’ll have crayons and coloring disks of this image for kids to make their own buttons, or they can have one of these pre-colored buttons (while supplies last) as a keepsake.

Learn more at cincodemayocelina.com.

If you see me between now and then, I’ll have these with me. I’m happy to share!

I’ve Got Your Six!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #CincoDeMayo #buttons #pinata #music #colorful #KWNC #CollinCounty #DentonCounty

Skeleton Card Instruction Video

If you see me tomorrow, ask for a treat bag! Otherwise, look for me in the Preston Glen neighborhood of Frisco. I’m dead center and difficult to miss.

Watch the video to learn two ways to assemble the Skeleton Cards in the treat bags.

Happy Halloween!

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

#DFWmark #REALTOR #Halloween #skeleton #craft #instructions #TreatBag #TrickOrTreat #treat #video