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Designer Homes. Unmatched Location. STARTING FROM $329,990
Come home to Normandy Homes in Fairview at Apple’s Crossing and enjoy affordable, yet luxurious, one- and two-story living, including gourmet kitchens and large master bedrooms. Located just off HWY 75 on Greenville and Country Club Road, this prime location provides convenient access to endless amenities, including the Allen Premium Outlets, Eldorado Country Club, Fairview Town Center and Topgolf. Don’t miss the best opportunity in Collin County. Move-in ready homes available!
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New Homes from the $270K’s - $550K’s 13 communities across the Metroplex! Three New Communities Coming Soon!
For current inventory updates, Ask Sydney & Melissa! NewHomesDFW@TrendmakerHomes.com | (972) 426-2712 www.TrendmakerHomes.com The prices of our homes, included features, plans, specifications, promotions/incentives, neighborhood build-out and available locations are subject to change without notice. No information or material herein is to be construed to be an offer or solicitation for sale. Not all features and options are available in all homes. Unless otherwise expressly stated, homes do not come with hardscape, landscape, or other decorator items. Any photographs or renderings used herein reflect artists’ conceptions and are for illustrative purposes only. Photographs or renderings of people do not depict or indicate any preference regarding race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. Our name and the logos contained herein are registered trademarks of TRI Pointe Group, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. © 2019 Trendmaker Homes, Inc., a member of the TRI Pointe Group. All rights reserved.
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no later than 30 days before the Close of Escrow date. 4) The American Dream Team Branch of Supreme Lending must have permission from all borrowers to obtain a credit report on their behalf. 5) The subject property appraisal must be received by the American Dream Team Branch of Supreme Lending at least 10 business days prior to the closing date on Conventional or FHA purchases and 14 business days for VA purchases. 6) Purchase oes not have direct control. Not applicable for REO or short sale transactions. Upon satisfaction of all conditions, in the event that the American Dream Team (Branch 681) of Supreme Lending is unable to close your purchase loan by the applicable closing date, the American Dream Team Branch of Supreme Lending will issue a lender credit in the amount of $1,000 to be used toward allowable closing costs. Guarantee not available in all states or
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Award Winners! Rod Macdonald, Nina Henderson, Joanne Justice, Carolyn McNabb, Rich Frazier
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As one of our Real Estate Partners, we want to thank you for bringing us into your inner circle and entrusting us to help your Clients find their dream home. And now, the rewards are coming full circle as a member of our exclusive Seller’s Circle! When you sell a David Weekley Quick Move-in Home in one of our Dallas/Ft. Worth-area communities between January 1 and March 31, 2020, we’re rounding up the benefits with these special commissions:.
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Plus, as one of our trusted partners, you’ll also enjoy these great benefits: Sneak peek at new communities
Exclusive invites to VIP grand opening events
Special Real Estate Agent thank you events
Get looped into our great rewards by visiting a model home for more details!
See a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for details. Not valid with any other offer or on previously written contracts. One (1) percent Bonus Commission is available to qualifying Real Estate Agents who sell a David Weekley Quick Move-in Home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2020. Two (2) percent Bonus Commission is available to qualifying Real Estate Agents who sell a David Weekley Quick Move-in Home in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2020, and who sell one (1) or more David Weekley homes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Closings are based on order within a calendar year. All additional commissions will be shown on the Closing Disclosure and paid after closing, by check payable to the Broker who is identified as Real Estate Agent’s sponsoring Broker at the time of the first contract, unless that Broker releases the Real Estate Agent commissions to another Broker. Real Estate Agent must meet all other requirements for earning a commission on each sale (per Commission Protection Agreement and applicable Texas law), and must be listed as the Real Estate Agent on the agreement at the time of the first write up. Any home purchased by a Real Estate Agent for any purpose other than owner occupancy will not be counted toward a Reward or Bonus. Extra commission applies to closing order regardless of the contract sale date. The company has sole discretion in determining whether the eligibility requirement is met for each sale. Real Estate Agent is responsible for any income taxes on the prize, bonus or commissions, and any other costs incurred in connection with same. David Weekley Homes reserves the right to terminate the Program early or modify rules of eligibility, but will honor any qualifying Rewards earned up to that point. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials, and availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2020 David Weekley Homes – All Rights Reserved. Dallas, TX (DALF113002)
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2019 REALTOR REWARDS TRIP There’s Still Time..
You can still qualify for the trip! The cut-off for qualification is not until February 28, 2020 & our communities all have available inventory ready for immediate move in
Realtors On the Rhine Enchanting European Escape
TRIP DETAILS: 7-Night luxury Rhine River Cruise on-board the Viking Kara, a 190 passenger vessel. Trip begins in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ends in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Ludwigshafen and Breisach, Germany as well as Strasbourg, France. Trip will take place April 18 — 26, 2020 and will include round-trip air travel, luxury cruise in a lavish twin-balcony stateroom, all meals and beverages, entertainment and MUCH more! QUALIFICATIONS: From November 01, 2018 to February 28, 2020 sell and close a combined total of $1.2 Million in new homes in any of our three master planned communities & win an all-expenses-paid luxury Viking Rhine River Cruise for you & one guest! https://huffinescommunities.com/2019-realtor-trip/
Forney | $200s - $300s
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Royse City | from the $200s
* Trips may not be sold or traded and there is no financial exchange if unable to attend. All new home sales must close by February 28, 2020 in order to qualify & REALTOR® info must be documented on sales contract at time of execution. All travelers must be at least 21 years of age & hold a current passport. Visit our website at www.HuffinesCommunities.com for updates and additional information.
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