Into the Weekend with Matt - January 26th, 2024

Happy Friday! Into the Weekend we go! I hope that this finds you well and that you're ready for another great weekend in North Texas. I don't know about you, but I've been enjoying spending some time outside the last couple of days, even if only for a few moments between appointments. It's the last weekend in January! Can you believe it? Whatever you're up to this weekend, I hope that it's a great one! -Matt

Local Happenings

Dinosaurs Live! Let your kids imagination run wild as they walk back in time at the Heard Museum! This dinosaur exhibit at Heard Museum always gives families and friends a fun, educational activity to enjoy together. See the dinosaurs move and hear them roar! This year, the exhibit also features an outdoor fossil dig. Dinosaurs Live! is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members. Saturday, January 27 9AM - 4PM PLANO FARMERS MARKET 2024 The Plano Farmers Market operates year-round. This Market serves the community with market staples, including produce, eggs, honey, breads, and jam. Come stroll through the Market on Saturday to sample the wares from local artisans at the Shops at Willow Bend. Saturday, January 27 10AM - 2PM

Real Estate in the News

New Park Opens In McKinney, Texas The city of McKinney opened Robinson Ridge Park, which features a natural ridge line, complete with climbing walls, boulders and slides that inspire creative play. The park also offers a basketball court, pickle ball court, exercise stations, a hike and bike trail and one of the city’s largest splash pads that will be ready for those upcoming scorching summer days. Courtesy of Local Profile

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Confessions of a first time homebuyer: 3 Costs that shocked me Don't let these common home costs surprise you, Here's how to budget and prepare for them as first time home buyers. Courtesy of US News

Matt's Market Minute Most home sellers choose to use a real estate agent for the sale of their home, as the benefits are numerous.

If you're contemplating selling your home, we have a Home Selling Workshop coming up on February 10th. This is a fun, easy way to learn about what's involved with listing your home for sale, so you're informed when the time is right for you.

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