Lynn Slaney -Silguero Joins The O'Dea Moyers Group

The O’Dea Moyers Group Adds Top Agent in Residential Real Estate…

January 2011, Frisco, TX – Sonny Moyers of Ebby Halliday Realtors announces that Lynn Slaney-Silguero of Ebby Halliday Realtors has joined The O’Dea Moyers Group as a Managing Director and Lead Associate.

Lynn has been a highly successful real estate agent at Ebby Halliday Realtors for ten years. “The addition of Lynn to the Group is a major shift and positive step for us. Lynn has a strong work ethic and a passion for providing great client care. This fits perfectly with the business model of The O’Dea Moyers Group,” says Sonny Moyers. Real Estate in the next decade will provide many challenges and in our opinion, great opportunities. Lynn will take responsibility for a number of areas of our OMG Marketing System and will support Sonny and me directly in specific areas of our business. This will allow Sonny and me to focus even more on innovative marketing plans and business development,” says Judi O’Dea Moyers, Managing Partner and founder of The O’Dea Moyers Group.

“Lynn has already demonstrated great skill in real estate and in joining forces with Sonny and Judi, she will undoubtedly be a key figure in the group’s development over time,” says Terri Phipps, Manager of the Frisco Office of Ebby Halliday. As a Lead Associate in the Group, Lynn will make a significant contribution to the team as The O’Dea Moyers Group establishes a long-term plan for the growth and expansion of its organization. Both Lynn and Sonny are part of the Ebby Halliday Relocation Department Team.

“I have already worked with Sonny and Judi in the past and realize that together we can accomplish more than by working alone. I bring new skills and enthusiasm, and their marketing and technology will give me a decided advantage in the coming years.” says Lynn.

The O’Dea Moyers Group, led by Sonny Moyers as its Lead Associate and Managing Partner has been highly successful. The Group has been in the Top 10 of over 1,600 Associates at Ebby Halliday Realtors each year for the past eleven years.

Sonny Moyers says, “This realignment and expansion of our Group will allow us to provide superior service to our clients. With enhanced capabilities, The O’Dea Moyers Group will continue its leadership as a superior service provider in the residential real estate business.”

For information or to inquire about growth opportunities with The O’Dea Moyers Group, contact Judi O’Dea Moyers at 972-464-4100.


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6070 Star Trail - Dream Home in Starwood

6070 Star Trail ~ Starwood - Frisco, TX 75034

This stunning Kirlin Custom Home was designed for the home owner who wants everything. Great attention to detail went into the planning and building of this masterpiece residence of 4090 square feet. Kirlin Custom Homes is well known for their superior finish out of their custom homes, and in this situation, they surpassed everyone’s expectations.

The home site is one of the most attractive in one of the most prominent and popular sections of Starwood. The front drive and stone and brick elevation with rotunda entry is powerful.

When you tour this home you will be impressed with the large rooms, great natural light, and the overall feeling of luxury. The creative way that the outdoor living area was built provides a super atmosphere for entertaining because it completes the “C” shape design and provides a beautiful backdrop for viewing from all directions in the back yard.

The attractive foyer with hand scraped hardwood floors and superior custom front door invites you into this exceptional home. The formal dining room just to the left of the foyer is inviting with high ceilings and great access to the “chef’s” kitchen via a wonderful butler’s pantry. The super large family room includes extras like a marvelous double cast stone fireplace with a custom finish and rich built-ins enhancing the entertainment center. The crown molding and special features of this room will make you relax, even after a stressful day. Sit and enjoy for a moment. This will allow you to unwind and open the senses for the feast of like that is sure to follow.

The “Chef’s Delight” kitchen includes lots of storage and built-ins. The appliance package is commensurate with the best luxury homes. There was no “cutting corners” in this home. There are upgrades everywhere, and of course granite and stainless steel and special wood trim. Be sure and observe the fantastic finish-out in the powder bath.

Just outside you will find a spacious covered patio with all the extras for a fabulous outdoor living space. Robert Browning wrote, “I trust in nature for the stable laws of beauty.” This is truly the case in this magnificent back yard living environment. Landscaping is the only design area that is by nature intended to evolve over time. In this home, the large covered patio over the outdoor fireplace and sitting area is spectacular. No need to be kept inside during the cooler months, just enjoy Texas winter evenings in front of the fireplace in your back yard. The pool is no ordinary pool! The shape is different and perfectly sized for the yard. Minimal yard care, great decks and covered patios; what a way to live.

Many of the rooms in the home enjoy great views of the splendid pool, spa, and lush landscape, as well as the outdoor living room.

The master bedroom is a “Kings Domain” and certainly “has it all.” Great window views with superior window treatments combine with moldings and ceiling treatments that inspire a poet to greatness. The luxurious master bath and oversized closet round out the central rooms for great living and enjoying the fruits of your labor. And, note the private door to the pool, spa, and patio areas from the Master Bedroom.

The extra bedrooms were built in anticipation of visitors and friends staying over for a spell. Be careful however, they may not want to leave after getting settled in to a home like this. The visitor bedrooms are located well away from the master bedroom allowing privacy for all. There is a convenient jack-n-jill bathroom between these two bedrooms, and both offer generous walk-in closets.

The executive study complete with fireplace and built-in bookcases is showcased as you enter the home, and features fabulous view of the yard and pool. It boasts judges paneling, tall ceilings, an awesome fireplace, and a large walk-in closet. The owner is currently using this room as a sitting room and it works extremely well in this use capacity as well, truly a very flexible space.
Upstairs you will discover a delightful large room, also quite flexible in its use. It is a great game room or media room, and since it has a full bathroom and a huge closet, it also would work well as a guest suite, a teen retreat, or a mother-in-law suite. Currently it works well as a combination home office and entertainment area.

There are few homes in Starwood that are as special as this one. Homes of this quality are difficult to find at this price point. Who needs more space when the space you have is so perfectly planned? “A beautifully designed, meticulously planned residence becomes a home when you add your personality and style.” Imagine the possibilities…

If you would like information about this property, call Sonny Moyers at 972-464-4110.

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Is Your Realtor The RIGHT Realtor For You?

Is Your Realtor The RIGHT Realtor For You?

Many studies of human behavioral theory show that people don't change dramatically in their basic operating practices over time. For that reason observing the behavior of the agent from the time you make the introductory phone call to them and to the time they present their marketing plan and pricing analysis will give you some key indications of how they are likely to perform once the listing is signed and the real estate sign is placed in your yard.

When you make your initial phone call to let the agent know that you're interviewing REALTORS for the assignment, the first indication of the quality of the agent will be how the phone call is answered. When you made the call were you able to reach the agent directly? If not, how long did it take the agent to return your phone call? When you reached the agent, was the agent friendly and helpful or in a hurry to get off the phone? Observe the communications behavior of the agent carefully as this will give you direct insight into how the communications will go when another agent or a prospect calls.

A highly successful real estate agent returns phone calls promptly, usually within a matter of hours. When you set the appointment with the agent were they responsive to your needs? Did they make their schedule available for you? Did they appear to be too busy to give you the time that you need to properly interview and select your Realtor.

Many successful agents use a two-step approach when it comes to interviewing with you and preparing the necessary information to give you direct insight into the market opportunity. This two-step approach begins with an initial step where the agent visits your home and surveys the property. During the survey process, the agent identifies positives and negative factors that will affect the marketability of your home. They also carefully note the features of your home that will be critical in the in determining the comparative market value of your home. This includes but is not limited to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, number of living areas, square footage, special amenities, and overall decorating and updating of your home. In this initial review the agent should impress you with her personal appearance, communications abilities, and friendliness.

Real estate agents that use this two-step approach usually will spend 30 to 45 minutes at your home on the initial visit just gathering data so that they can do a thorough job of analysis and preparation of your CMA (Comparative Market Analysis). This will allow them to complete the second step of the process which includes a detailed presentation about the marketing of your home.

In our next blog, we will talk about what happens on the second visit to your home.

$8000 Tax Credit

$8,000 Tax Credit For First Time Homebuyers

Are You A First Time Home Buyer or Have You Been Renting For The Past 3 Years?

You May Be Eligible For an $8,000 Tax Credit from the Federal Government

Contact Us To Help You Take Advantage Of This Unique Opportunity To Purchase A Home And Be Eligible For An $8,000 Tax Credit. http://www.ebbyhomesdfw.com/ or 972-733-9663
We Have Extensive Information Available About The Tax Credit Available To First Time Home Buyers And Many Years Of Experience Assisting Buyers. We Will Listen To Your Real Estate Goals And Objectives; Help You Find Just The Right Home And Make This One Of The Best Experiences Of Your Lives!

The government's new stimulus plan is printed on an astonishing pile of paper, but somewhere in the hefty stack are a few lines of text that could save American home buyers a pile of cash.
As part of the stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama, first-time home buyers could get an $8,000 tax credit -- if they qualify.

According to the new plan, first-time home buyers who buy a home this year will be eligible to receive an $8,000 tax credit -- if they meet a battery of qualifications.

"For first-time home buyers this year, this special feature can put money in their pockets right now rather than waiting another year to claim the tax credit," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman, in a news release. "This important change gives qualifying home buyers cash they do not have to pay back."

The tax credit is different from the $7,500 tax credit already available to some home owners under last year's Housing and Economic Recovery Act.

"The most significant difference is that this tax credit does not have to be repaid. Because it had to be repaid, the previous 'credit' was essentially an interest-free loan," according to the plan's Web site.

Under the previous plan, the $7,500 tax credit was a 15-year interest-free loan and was available to home buyers who purchased their homes after April 9, 2008, and before July 1, 2009.

The new tax credit offers a larger tax credit, but it also sports a laundry list of fine print-like restrictions, from the date of purchase to the buyer's income.

Check out the guide to the new tax credit on the next page and then click here to visit FederalHousingTaxCredit.com for more information.

$8,000 Tax Credit Checklist: To Be Eligible for the Credit

The buyer must be a first-time home buyer.

The plan defines a "first-time home buyer" as "buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase."

The house must be bought between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 1, 2009.

For anyone who purchased a home before the New Year, too bad. The tax credit only counts if the home is bought after Jan. 1. Also, the home cannot be purchased after Dec. 1 -- meaning there are 30 days at the end of this year during which time anyone buying a home would not be eligible for the credit.

The buyer's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $95,000 for an individual or $170,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.

Up to a modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for joint filers, home buyers are eligible for the maximum tax credit. As income rises from there, however, the amount of available credit declines until the buyer's MAGI reaches $95,000, at which point the buyer is no longer eligible for credit.

The house you purchase must be your "main" home.

For any multiple home owners or potential multiple home owners out there, the new tax credit will not count toward non-primary homes.

"Main" home is defined by the plan as "any home that will be used as principle residence," and includes "single-family detached homes, attached homes like townhouses and condominiums, manufactured homes (also known as mobile homes) and houseboats."

The buyer must live in the home for at least three years after the purchase date.

Home purchasers cannot move, sell or otherwise leave the home they purchase for at least three years to retain eligibility to receive the tax credit.

The cost of the home is $80,000 or more.

According to the way the plan is written, the home buyer receives 10 percent of the home purchase price -- meaning, to receive the maximum available $8,000 credit, the home must be bought for $80,000 or more. Also, married couples filing separately can receive a maximum of $4,000.