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Wayne Bartley

As a 9 year resident of Prosper, Wayne Bartley loves living and working here. He is committed to serving his client’s needs by bringing consistent communication, skilled negotiation and a personal touch to every real estate transaction. Wayne is a top producing REALTORŽ in both residential and commercial real estate and has won awards such as RE/MAX Platinum awards (2015 & 2016) as well as being named a D Magazine’s top producing agent. He enjoys working with clients in all aspects of the industry representing residential buyers and sellers, investors and commercial businesses.

Wayne has a reputation for caring for clients and community and serves the community through different organizations in Prosper including service as Chairman of the Board for Cornerstone Assistance Network NCT and as a board member for Prosper Chamber of Commerce. Wayne loves seeing the community come together to serve those in our community through efforts like Cornerstone Christmas, Serve Prosper and other community wide service initiatives.

Wayne is committed to providing results for his clients with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism. He values the people he is privileged to serve and would love to serve you in your real estate transaction. Contact Wayne to sit down and discuss your personalized plan.

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Jon Goetz

Jon has been in real estate for the past 15 years in one facet or another. He began his career in 2002 as a mortgage broker with AJ Capital. After the financial collapse, he switched gears and earned his Texas Real Estate License in 2007 selling commercial real estate for Marcus & Millichap. Slow market conditions coupled with tighter financial markets led Jon to a steadier Field Engineer position with the Beck Group in 2010 in which he was an integral part of overseeing the construction of The Hope Center in Plano ($110M) and the new Gymnasium at the Episcopal School of Dallas ($75M). In 2012 Jon began buying and selling land for himself throughout North Texas.

Goetz Realty & Development has a primary office on hwy 289 in Gunter, Texas with professional real estate agents servicing the greater North Texas region. Their professionals specialize in Residential as well as Land & Ranch sales. Jon chose the best in the business to lead his firm in Broker Frank D. Cannon, and Transaction Coordinator Sandy Russell, with almost 40 years combined experience in North Texas real estate. When Goetz Realty EARNS your business, you (the client) will experience a streamlined “cradle to grave” process providing the best guidance, communication and marketing seen anywhere in the business.

Jon’s knowledge of local markets and his marketing STRATEGY is what sets him apart from other firms. “At the end of the day it comes down to marketing, how is your real estate agent going to market and sell your property to the right buyers? It’s not enough to simply put a property on the MLS then sit back and wait for a buyer”.

Goetz is invested in your property with you, it’s not out of the ordinary for Jon to spend thousands of dollars to market and sell high end ranches and homes. When you entrust Goetz to list your property, you don’t just hire a real estate agency, but a marketing professional as well.

Originally from Plano, TX, Jon now resides in Gunter with his wife Natalie and 3 children. Jon is a veteran of the Marine Corps and is active in the community serving as the President of the Economic Development Corp for the City of Gunter as well as a youth baseball coach. The Goetz Family runs an Angus cattle operation and partners in bucking bulls with Casey & Lisa Cox of Swinging C Cattle in Aubrey, TX. Jon also partners in a video production company called Wingman UAV that leads the industry in aerial videography focused on marketing properties.

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Tiffany Smith

Spring selling season has arrived, and if you are thinking of selling your home, there’s no time like the present! To ensure a fast sell for the best possible price, present your home in a way that appeals to the largest audience. Staging can make all the difference! Below are some tips for getting your home “show ready”!

Add Curb Appeal – You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it good! Clear branches, rake leaves, trim bushes, pile on a fresh layer of mulch to those flower beds, and plant some seasonal color. That pop of color adds a hint of cheer!

Define The Space – Define your home’s space in such a way that showcases the size of the room while also highlighting its purpose. You may need remove some furniture to make space to feel open, inviting and functional.

Lighten It Up – Open the drapes and pull up the shades, because lighting makes a difference! Take advantage of multiple light sources. Turn on any overhead lights as well as any indirect lighting, such as lamps or under counter lighting.

Unexpected lighting adds warmth to any space.

Clear The Closet Clutter - Closets should be free of clutter or distractions. They should be painted a neutral color, and be sure to take everything off the floor. You should pack away anything that you don’t need because closets show best when they are only 1/3 full.

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Create Scent Appeal – Smells matter! Be sure to take out the trash, run the sink disposal, and employ some room spray or a nice candle. Baking cookies before a showing never hurts either!

Born and raised in West Texas, Tiffany is a fifth generation Texan who resides in the Prosper area with her husband Justin and two daughters. She is a multi-million dollar producer, celebrating 10 years of success in the industry. Honesty and integrity are Tiffany’s trademarks coupled with experience and a bit of Southern hospitality. Among the top D/FW realtors, and a member of the RE/MAX Executive Club, she would be honored to put her expertise to work for you.

So if you’re thinking of selling, call Tiffany today to schedule a free, no obligation appointment so that she can take a fresh look at your home and offer staging tips to make it more appealing to buyers. She will also provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis so that you will know exactly what your home is worth.

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Cody Robinson

Cody, along with his wife Teresa, is the founder and owner of Robinson Team Real Estate a Prosper based real estate brokerage.

They are proud to be a part of the Prosper community. Cody’s personal service and love of negotiation shine through as he helps his clients buy and sell homes at the best possible price. He has been honored by Texas Monthly as a Five Star Professional, by Hot On Homes as Realtor of the Year, featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, and named to the Aggie 100. His clients know him as someone who fights in their best interests, works tirelessly on their behalf, and is there for them for life as their go-to real estate professional. His motto is “Outwork the competition, communicate the truth, and do the right thing”.

Cody is also proud to announce that Robinson Team Real Estate has become the exclusive REALTOR® partner and first corporate sponsor of KidsProsperKids, a local non-profit created by Prosper elementary students. KPK is working hard to build a school for children in Ghana that have been rescued from slavery. And now, YOU CAN HELP! Purchase or Sell a home with Cody as your agent, and Cody will donate $1000 to KidsProsperKids. Just call 972.365.0432 and mention this article! Let’s partner to assist our Prosper kids as they do something remarkable! Not buying or selling right now? Please consider donating at KidsProsperKids.org! Contact Cody at 972.365.0432 or Cody@ MyRobinsonTeam.com We recently decided to put our house on the market in Prosper, TX. Before deciding on Cody, we interviewed other agents because we knew selecting the right one was going to be critical in today’s Real Estate Market. To our surprise all the agents we interviewed came well prepared with very good information. Our reason for selecting Cody was predicated on his honesty and willingness to work hard for us. His eagerness, drive and determination shined through above the rest of the agents we spoke with.

Our gut instinct proved to be accurate. We sold our home in less than a week with multiple offers and above asking price. His sale was also the highest priced sale in our neighborhood, ever. From our first initial meeting he was honest, gave us good advice on what we needed to do to prepare our home and get the best price possible. We followed his lead and the outcome was great.

We have lived all over the U.S., bought and sold many houses over the years and worked with many Real Estate Agents. Cody Robinson set the bar for us. You will never find another agent with his work ethic, determination and follow through. I would highly recommend Cody Robinson whether you’re looking for a home or selling one. He is the best of the best.

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Spring is blooming on your Easter table. From yellow chick cupcakes to blueberry French-toast casseroles, there are plenty of ways to wow your brunch guests with simple seasonal recipes.

“Between hiding eggs and preparing baskets, you may be tempted to fall back on brunch basics like pancakes and scrambled eggs, but that’s no fun,” McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter said. “With simple pantry staples – like food color – and a little planning the night before, you can enjoy a fun and tasty holiday brunch.”

These simple tips from Vetter can help you transform a boring brunch into a colorful Easter feast.

• Waffle art is a fun way to get kids (and adults) involved during breakfast time. Try tinting the waffle batter orange by using McCormick Color from Nature Food Colors. Cut them into wedges hot out of the iron and pipe green frosting for the stems to create these Carrot-Shaped Waffles.

• Making French toast for a crowd can be a hassle. Instead, make a sweet breakfast casserole the night before to pop in the oven Easter morning. Add fresh, sweet-tart blueberries to celebrate spring.

• Rather than splurging on designer cupcakes, just pipe yellow marshmallow creme on mini cupcakes for a baby chick then decorate with sprinkles for the nose and cut up wafers to look like a hatching egg.

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1 package (12 ounces) white confectionary coating wafers

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

1 box (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

1 teaspoon Sunflower color from McCormick Color from Nature Food Colors

2 tablespoons milk, plus additional (optional)

48 unfrosted mini yellow cupcakes, baked in white paper liners

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Overnight Lemon Blueberry Muffin Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

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Servings: 12 Streusel Topping:

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup flour

2 teaspoons McCormick Cinnamon, Ground

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks

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6 eggs

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, milk, divided

1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, granulated sugar, divided

1 teaspoon McCormick Cinnamon, Ground

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

nonstick cooking spray

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract

2 cups blueberries, divided

To make Streusel Topping: In medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cover. Set aside until ready to assemble in the morning.

To make Casserole: In large bowl, mix together eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes; toss gently to coat. Pour evenly into 13-by-9-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

In medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, remaining milk and sugar, and lemon extract until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup blueberries.

Spread evenly on top of bread cubes. Top with remaining blueberries.

Cover. Refrigerate overnight.

Heat oven to 350 F. Remove casserole from refrigerator. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

Cut butter into Streusel Topping mixture with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Make Sensational Style the Focus of Your Home Makeover

If a home makeover is on your horizon, it’s the perfect time to take note of design trends that may help shape your project. Today’s hottest looks leave plenty of room for personal interpretation, so it’s easier than ever to incorporate the latest looks for a home that seamlessly blends your personality with on-trend decor and design elements.

Eye-catching detail Understated elegance, a look that many designers have favored in the past, is losing ground to more prominent design features that make no bones about attracting attention. Colorful woodwork in the kitchen, vibrant patterns such as marble countertops, jewel-toned textiles and bold details like nail-head patterns on furnishings are all evidence of a bolder style. The trick is to blend elements carefully and avoid competing pieces that create more of a mish-mash than a stylish statement.

Bright colors once reserved for subtle accessorizing are now fair game for larger palettes – even walls. Many experts agree: among this season’s top picks are shades of green, ranging from soft, subtle tones to vibrant, luxurious hues. Similarly, much as the clothing fashion world has embraced the idea of combining patterns for a cohesive look, the same applies to home decor. Far from looking disjointed, this approach can actually make for an on-point style statement.

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The “fifth wall” The least noticed aspect in every room – the ceiling – can actually be more than a surface for tired old ceiling fans. Recognizing this under-utilized element as an unexpected design space with a direct connection to the great wide open, some designers are exploring ways to extend design to that “fifth wall.”

The ceiling represents an untapped design opportunity with the power to completely transform spaces from top to bottom. Incorporating the fifth wall into your design allows you to set your sights higher than the average wall. Current interior design trends show an increased use of vibrant colors, creative wallpapers and even wood cladding on ceilings, aiming to make a statement that places the fifth wall at the center of a room’s overall decor.

Another must-have for a stunning fifth wall design is skylights, which provide a connection to nature, whether it’s a view of the sky on a sunny day, treetops, a passing rain storm or a starry night sky. Skylights provide balanced, natural light that can make colors appear truer while enhancing interior decor. In addition, strategically introducing natural light from above can free up wall space for cabinetry or artwork and make small rooms feel larger.

“Skylights bring much more than natural light into a space. They give occupants the feeling of being outdoors with elements like a sky view, gentle breezes and the smell of fresh air,” said Ross Vandermark, national product manager for Velux America. “By fully incorporating the fifth wall into a room’s decor, homeowners can create beautifully designed rooms that engage all of the senses.”

Beyond the aesthetic benefits, special features can enhance the practical use of skylights. For example, for added flare and light control, homeowners can add blinds to Velux Skylights, choosing from more than 100 colors and styles for a pop of color on the ceiling that echoes accent colors below.

Many models also offer remote control operation for convenience in raising and lowering the blinds and even opening skylights to let in some fresh air. Learn more about making skylights the focal point of your fifth wall design at whyskylights.com.

A fresh way to shine When it comes to metallic design elements, the ultra-sleek and modern look of stainless steel and brushed nickel is becoming quickly outdated.

The warmth that bronze and brass bring to the overall aesthetic makes these popular choices in the kitchen and bathroom alike. For the latest take on this look, avoid blingy, shiny finishes and instead opt for a softer brushed look.

Considering shine from another perspective, lighting is an area where homeowners can make easy upgrades for a trendy new look. Forget bulky overhead lighting and instead give your room a boost with a series of funky task lights. Skip traditional bases and look for fun shapes and colors that lend some visual interest to the space.

Texture, texture, texture With everything from wallpaper to linens to artwork, texture brings added dimensions to the room. As with color and patterns, don’t be afraid to mix and match for a unique look that blends different tactile elements for a space that is as pleasing to the fingertips as it is to the eye.

If you’re not sure where to begin, start with textiles such as the window treatments or bedding. Look for options that take texture beyond a traditional cotton weave and integrate different materials or construction for a distinct look and feel. More daring choices include furnishings, such as a satiny armchair or a velvet-covered settee.

Smart enhancements No modern home makeover is complete without the consideration of technology. Smart features and devices bring added enjoyment and convenience to nearly every aspect of modern living. Be sure to consider which electronic features can be integrated into your smart home network, so once the renovating is done you can simply flip a switch and sit back to enjoy the stunning results of your effort.

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