Into the Weekend - April 23rd, 2021

After a cool week, the temperature starts to rise again this weekend! I'm ready to be back outside, though I'll likely be inside showing homes, too!

For some fun local happenings, market insights, and tips on attracting songbirds to your home, look below!

Have a safe and happy weekend!

-Matt

Local Happenings

Plano Art in the Park

Located in the Downtown Plano Arts District on Saturday, April 24th from 11 am to 7 pm. There will be live music, performances from local arts groups, contemporary art installations, a makers market of craftsmen and artisans, art demonstrations throughout the day and much more. Come let your creativity loose! Learn more here. | Family

Earth Day at the Dallas Arboretum

In honor of Earth Day, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will present hands-on, outdoor activities located in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden from 10 am-4 pm., this Saturday, April 24th. For more information, look online here! | Family

Freaky Friday The Musical: Willow Bend Center of the Arts

This weekend, the Willow Bend Center of the Arts presents a production of Disney's Freaky Friday The Musical. Tonight through Sunday head out to Brodie Copeland Theatre, and see the show for yourself. More info and tickets available online here. | Family

Lifestyle Tips

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We are in the peak of the Spring season. There is something so wonderful to wake up to the sounds of songbirds. I love having the songbirds in my yard and watching them at the birdfeeder - though it seems to be an ongoing battle for seeds between the birds and the squirrel! outhern Living recently wrote a comprehensive guide on how to attract birds to your garden. Click here to learn more!

Matt's Market Minute

Are you thinking about buying a new home, but the idea of saving up for a down payment is intimidating? Below is a projection at how long it takes to save up a 10% down payment in each state. (Uses median income, rent, and home price.)

Here in Texas, that takes about 3 years. As I said a few weeks ago though, buyers often pay less than 10% down on a new home. That means your new home may be less than 3 years away.

Reach out to our team today to see what your next steps towards buying a home are!

Schedule a 15 minute call with Matt