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Ridgeview Ranch Plano Texas

Ridgeview Ranch Plano TX

Ridgeview Ranch is a master planned golf course development of about 885 homes located in the heart of north Plano. The community consists of four distinct communities – The Villages at Ridgeview Ranch, The Estates of Ridgeview Ranch, The Manors at Ridgeview Ranch, and Ridgeview Ranch West.

Community amenities include two pools, a fitness center, playgrounds, parks, and the Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course.

Centex Homes was the original homebuider for Ridgeview Ranch.

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Feel free to contact us at 214-227-6626 if you have questions or need additonal information about Ridgeview Ranch or Plano real estate.

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Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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1 comment • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • November 24 2011 12:28PM

Halloween in Ridgeview Ranch

As usual my neighbors in Ridgeview Ranch go all-out for Halloween. It's like living the Griswald Family Christmas at Halloween. That said, they do a great job and the neighborhood children love to come on our little cul-de-sac.

I recently purchased a 35mm low-light prime lens for my Nikon and thought a little night shooting would be a good test. All three photos were shot handheld without flash at F1.8. Click on the images for higher resolution versions.

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If you like Halloween, you should see what they do for Christmas!

 Tom Branch, Broker, CDPE, SFR

Photos: Copyright 2011 Tom Branch

Originally posted at http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/11/01/halloween-in-ridgeview-ranch/

 

Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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Important Notice: The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental.

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7 comments • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • November 01 2011 01:48AM

Wildlife Surrounds Us in Ridgeview Ranch

Rabbits in Ridgeview Ranch

The amount of wildlife in Ridgeview Ranch never ceases to amaze me. I guess it’s the benefit of living adjacent to the golf course. Rabbits are abundant and we even see coyotes several times a year.

Ridgeview Ranch is a master planned golf course development of about 885 homes located in the heart of north Plano. The community consists of four distinct communities – The Villages at Ridgeview Ranch, The Estates of Ridgeview Ranch, The Manors at Ridgeview Ranch, and Ridgeview Ranch West.

Community amenities include two pools, a fitness center, playgrounds, parks, and the Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course.

See all Ridgeview Ranch Homes for Sale.

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Source: http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/05/13/wildlife-surrounds-us-in-ridgeview-ranch/

 

Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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Important Notice: The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental.

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3 comments • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • May 13 2011 08:34AM

Winter Storm Blasts Ridgeview Ranch Plano TX

As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait 10 minutes!”

The Dallas area was pounded with thunderstorms, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and blustery winds – all in a matter of hours Tuesday morning. The spring-like 77 degrees we enjoyed on Sunday has given way to temperatures in the teens and a wind chill near zero. Temperatures are expected to reach a 15-year low of 10 degrees, keeping the Metroplex in the deepfreeze through Friday afternoon.

Winter Storm Blasts Ridgeview Ranch Plano TX

Given the icy road conditions, most area schools and businesses are closed today. The kids in north Plano’s Ridgeview Ranch neighborhood enjoyed the day out of the classroom. Bundled up with sleds in hand, the icy street was their playground today.

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Source: http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/02/01/winter-storm-blasts-ridgeview-ranch-plano-tx/

 

Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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Important Notice: The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental.

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0 comments • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • February 01 2011 03:42PM

Ridgeview Ranch CrimeWatch Update

Ridgeview Ranch CrimeWatch Update

According to the Plano Police Department Crime Prevention Unit there is no current spike in activity either in Ridgeview Ranch or Plano, but there are incidents.  Continued vigilance by everyone is still the best answer.  

Currently there are three types of burglars operating in the area.

  • Between 9 AM and 2 PM while the children are at school and the homeowner is may be out running errands.
  • Between 5 PM and 7 PM the burglars will drive down the street looking for homes with no lights, an indication that the homeowner is still at work.  The best defense against this is to have lights on timers that come on before dark.  It is probably best to get the timers that shift the time so the light doesn't pop on at 5:07:23 every day. (Does anyone remember the scene in one of the Home Alone series of movies in which the burglars sat on a street and predicted exactly when lights would come on in each house.
  • Overnight burglaries are rare; about 3% of the total burglaries.  Most of these burglars do it for the thrill of getting in and getting out undetected while someone is at home.  

Overall the best measures to take are:

  • Keep your garage door closed unless you are in the garage or driveway.  This is the easiest path into your home.  As part of this, keep the door from your house to the garage locked at all times.  The garage door is not a secure door.
  • Always respond to a doorbell or a knock at the door. Don't open the door, but answer through the door.  Have a peephole so you can see who is outside.  Say "Who is it?"  If the person is not someone you know or expect, send them away and call 911.  The police do not mind answering a call for suspicious activity.  

Source:  Ridgeview Ranch CrimeWatch

 

Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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Important Notice: The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental.

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1 comment • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • January 29 2011 01:06AM

Ridgeview Ranch Plano TX Crime Alert

While crime is very rare in Ridgeview Ranch, Crime Watch has reported an attempted break-in of a home located on one of the golf course lots.

Ridgeview Ranch Plano TX Crime Alert

The attempt happened on a work-day during daylight hours. The perpetrator rang the door bell of the home. The owner assumed it was a salesperson and did not answer the door. The perpetrator then went around to the back of the house and attempted to kick in the door. When he saw the owner, he jumped the fence and used the golf course to escape.

Crime Watch tells us that this type of break-in had been attempted on another golf course home in November 2010. I suspect we see this on the golf course lots because it is easy to climb the iron fences and the golf course can be used for a quick escape.

Residents should remain vigilant. Keep your doors locked and alarms activated. If you see people climbing over the fences on the golf course or other suspicious activity, please contact the Plano Police Department.



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Source: http://www.thebranchteam.com/wordpress/2011/01/19/ridgeview-ranch-plano-tx-crime-alert/

 

Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton.  While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure.  Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.

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Copyright 2009-2012 - The Branch Team
The Branch Team - Texas Real Estate Broker 547597 | Team Members are Texas Licensed Real Estate Professionals
Tom Branch - National Mortgage Licensing System 341963 

Important Notice: The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental.

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0 comments • Tom Branch | Broker, CDPE, SFR, ACRE | Plano TX Ambassador | 214-227-6626 • January 19 2011 02:25PM