Call this 8,295 Square Foot Property in McKinney, Texas, Home for $2,295,000

Stunning Halifax custom on a beautiful 3 acre homesite overlooking a private pond. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship throughout as well as a Crestron home automation system. Estate features 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, media, game rm, study, large exercise rm, pool house with bath and kitchen, pool with new stone waterfall, separate guest quarters and sport court. Built for energy efficiency. Covered patio has built-in grill and fireplace.

Listing Courtesy Of:
Gail Malaise, RE/MAX Four Corners

Listing Source: MLS# 11483538

Call this 2,866 Square Foot Property in McKinney, Texas, Home for $2,500,000

Highly desirable 62+ acres offers country living at its finest. Located beteewn Virginia Pkwy & Hwy 380 in McKinney, Gray Branch is a unique enclave that is home to residents who appreciate its beautiful ambiance & unprecedented privacy. Property comes with 2 houses, a main house & cottage. Large bk porch offers view of rolling terrain w-stately trees & pasture land. Also included is a 7500 sq ft barn. Property is ideal fosr horses or cattle.

Listing Courtesy Of:
Barbara Lange, Coldwell Banker Res. Frisco

Listing Source: MLS# 11487621

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McKinney’s Main Street Project stresses the implementation and importance of quality design in its historic downtown, strengthens and diversifies its economic base, builds partnerships among various groups to establish consensus and works to attract new business, developers and investors to aid in its growth. The town also has appeal because of its Stonebridge Ranch amenities that include two championship golf courses and country clubs and the area’s only sandy beach.

For $2,500,000, this 2,866 Square Foot Property Is Yours in McKinney, Texas

Highly desirable 62+ acres offers country living at its finest. Located beteewn Virginia Pkwy & Hwy 380 in McKinney, Gray Branch is a unique enclave that is home to residents who appreciate its beautiful ambiance & unprecedented privacy. Property comes with 2 houses, a main house & cottage. Large bk porch offers view of rolling terrain w-stately trees & pasture land. Also included is a 7500 sq ft barn. Property is ideal fosr horses or cattle.

Listing Courtesy Of:
Barbara Lange, Coldwell Banker Res. Frisco

Listing Source: MLS# 11487621

For $2,599,000, this 7,807 Square Foot Property Is Yours in McKinney, Texas

Very impressive country estate on 86 acres! HUGE gourmet kitchen with built-in refrigerator, oversized island, and pantry that also works as shelter. Game room downstairs, music & exercise rooms, sewing closet, Unbelieveable storage space! Outdoor living with 40K saltwater diving pool fit for a King! Huge workshop allows for RV parking. Nestled on hilltop overlooking countryside. Perfect for entertaining!!! Call today for your private showing!

Listing Courtesy Of:
Benny Dinsmore, Coldwell Banker Res. Frisco

Listing Source: MLS# 11563099

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Ranked among the top 20 best places to live by Money magazine’s small city guidelines, McKinney brings together all the benefits of rural living, with the recreation, culture and history of America’s ninth largest city, Dallas, less than 30 minutes away. Come and explore the many opportunities for your family in McKinney.

Many mortgage holders will entertain a pre-foreclosure or “short-sale,” prior to placing the home up for auction. Short-sales can work out well for buyers who are willing to pay the lenders their desired price. In this situation, the lender will try to get as much for the home as they can. Although the buyer may save some money over the property’s market value, the discount may be nominal. Many properties in the current market have slight or no equity in them and the lender may determine that this is their best chance to get what they can before the home goes to auction. Buyers who are attracted to short-sales should work with a real estate agent who is an adept negotiator.

Check Out a Number of Home Auctions to Find the Home That Is a Good Investment

Buyers who are searching for more significant savings on distressed properties generally attend home auctions. These auctions are organized by either the lender or state. Occasionally the mortgage holder insists on bidders being represented by real estate agents. Keen buyers should expect to see other bidders at the auction and should have cash to back up their bids. Buyers with carpentry skills may need them because most foreclosed properties are sold “as is.” Purchasing a foreclosed property can be a very risky venture for the novice. It is essential to ascertain that the home has a clear title. Meaning that it should not have an unpaid second mortgage or any tax or mechanic’s liens. (A mechanic’s lien is any lien put on the property for work done on it that went unpaid). Getting a great deal is possible but may require a prospective buyer to conscientiously attend many auctions until unearthing the right home. Distress sales can be spotted by conferring with a local realtor who focuses in foreclosed homes. Sometimes buyers discover foreclosures on their own by hunting on the internet.

Present Property Market Supplies Many Good Deals

On top of saving money on property through buying a foreclosure, many homes in the present resale market are offered at drastically reduced prices. This is also the case for new homes and spec houses. A little bit of exploration on the MLS and strategizing with a clever agent helps today’s buyers locate properties that were out of their reach a few years ago. Buying a home for sale has several benefits over buying a foreclosed property. The central issue is that buyers and sellers draw on a due process that has been established to safeguard their interests. The property will be inspected, there will be a title search and other benchmarks will be met before the property closes. This is still the process that mainstream buyers prefer. Purchasing a foreclosed home is risky but may have merit for buyers with discretionary income who are prepared to take risks.

Take a look at McKinney affordable real estate to find some great deals.

The city has a historic downtown area with more than 100 shops and restaurants as well as art galleries and antiques stores. One of the highlights of the downtown area is the old Collin County Courthouse, which reopened in 2006 as the McKinney Performing Arts Center, home to performances, lectures and other events.

The city also offers a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities in its parks and at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Baseball enthusiasts will love McKinney for its annual Mickey Mantle baseball tournament. McKinney is also home to Tournament Players Club at Craig Ranch, a PGA-owned golf facility.