Lake Tales

2012-02-21T08:16:00.000-08:00

Spring is nearing and the lake levels are coming up with the nice rains we've had. If you'd like to have your dream home on the lake, come out see us today. We can make your dream of owning a lake home a reality!

Motivation

2012-02-21T08:14:00.000-08:00

The motivations behind selling a home have changed in recent years. The top reason sellers sold their home in the latest profile was for a job relocation, tied with the home sellers home was too small...accounting for 17% of home sellers. When you consider selling your home, let our experienced, committed agents help you!! Call us today.

2012-02-08T13:15:00.000-08:00

From the 2011 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, it shows 89% of recent buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker.

Let Coldwell Banker United, Realtors put our experience and knowledge to work for YOU....we want to be YOUR real estate company!!

Coldwell Banker branded websites are #1 visited!!!

2012-01-30T11:30:00.000-08:00

Coldwell Banker branded websites are most visited!!!

If you or someone you know are interested in the purchase or sale of real estate call me TODAY!!

Warmest Regards,

Cristy Orr

Sales Associate

903-588-4327

www.cristyorr.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Jan. 26, 2012) – According to Nielsen and comScore Media Metrix, the two global leaders in digital measurement, Coldwell Banker branded websites had the highest number of unique visitors among all national real estate franchise brands for full-year 2011. This marks the second consecutive year that the Coldwell Banker brand ranked No. 1 in Web traffic among all real estate franchisors.

“The Coldwell Banker brand is clearly top of mind when consumers go online and search for a home,” said Michael Fischer, chief marketing officer, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Consumers know our great brand and have shown a desire to utilize the suite of online tools seen throughout the Coldwell Banker network at the national and local levels.”

According to Nielson, Coldwell Banker websites had 17.5 million unique visitors in 2011, which was more than 28 percent higher than the next nearest franchise brand competitor (13.7 million). Similarly, Coldwell Banker branded websites (26.1 million unique visitors) had the highest Web traffic ranking among real estate franchisors in the comScore Media Metrix full-year ranking for 2011, easily outpacing its next nearest competitor by 21 percent (21.6 million unique visitors).

The Coldwell Banker brand continues to place an emphasis on developing its website into a hub for consumers to find and prepare for the home buying and selling process. Recent additions include the lifestyle search page and first time home buyer resource center.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC accessed the aforementioned information through its subscription to both Nielson and comScore Media Metrix. The rankings encompass all consumer Web traffic (unique visitors) to national and local websites operated by the franchise brands as well as by their franchisees.

1310 Kings Country Blvd - Scroggins_TX_75480

2011-11-10T11:14:00.000-08:00

New Waterfront Listing! Just click on the link below to view the tour.
1310 Kings Country Blvd - Scroggins_TX_75480

NEW LISTING!!

2011-11-09T09:34:00.000-08:00

We have a new listing in Kings Country!! A 3 BR, 2 Bath, 1744 S.F. log home on the water!! Beautifully designed and decorated!! Warm up by the fire pit in the back while enjoying the sunsets!! Call or come by and schedule your appointment today!!

Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins!!

2011-11-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a happy safe Halloween. Check out our upcoming events for our the Mt. Vernon area. Come out and join in some of the festivities!!

Parker's Pizza

2011-10-20T08:28:00.000-07:00

Lake Cypress Springs has a new pizza place. Parker's Pizza!! It's located just south of Vineyard's in the old Cypress Springs water office building.

Come out and check them out and try their delicious pizza, subs or wings!!

6771 Hwy. 115
Scroggins, TX
903-860-7667

Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday - Saturday

Dine in or Pick up

Business of the Week!!

2011-10-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has chosen us as Business of the Week Oct. 18-24. Come out and see us for all your real estate needs.

We're Live!!!

2011-10-18T13:58:00.001-07:00

Our new website is finished and we've went live!!! Check it out! http://www.cblakehaven.com/ There is a link to this blog as well as our Facebook page.

Fall May Be Here!

2011-10-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

Well...I believe fall is REALLY here!! Finally! The temps are cooler, but the days are still comfortable and very inviting! We have lots going on in our area during the fall. Come out and spend your weekend with us and enjoy the areas festivities. We have a schedule of upcoming events on our blog. Check us out!!

Country Fest

2011-10-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars!!! This Saturday, October 8th is CountryFest in Mt. Vernon, Texas. It's going to be perfect weather, so grab your family and join us on the square downtown.
There will be numerous vendors with a variety of different arts and crafts, jewelry, purses and lots more. There will be food, a stew cook off and entertainment. There will be something for everyone, young and old. Hope to see you there!!
If you can't get enough of Mt. Vernon's festivities, check out the Arts & Crafts in Winnsboro also. Saturday, October 8th in the Winnsboro City Park.

2011-09-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

Fall has a lot of things to offer here in Mt. Vernon....there's always Tiger Football and we have Countryfest in October and on Halloween there's "Trick or Treat Around the Square!" Check out our upcoming events in our area and mark your calendars. Come out and join us for some fun!!

FINALLY...RAIN!

2011-09-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I think most of us got some rain last night. Although the hail and high winds some received was not as welcome as the rain, I think for the most part, everyone is happy the heavens finally turned loose with some much needed moisture!! With the impending cooler temperatures and hopefully more rain in the near future....the leaves (what leaves that are left LOL) will be turning. Come out and see for yourself!! Hope to see you soon!

2011-09-16T11:28:00.000-07:00

Fall is definitely in the air here at Lake Cypress Springs. We had a little rain shower yesterday and into last night. Get out this weekend and come let us show you the beautiful properties on Lake Cypress Springs or Lake Bob Sandlin and all the amenities you can enjoy owning your very own lakehouse!!

Fall

2011-09-15T13:36:00.000-07:00

Can you feel it? Fall is just around the corner....kids are back in school...routines are back in swing....football has kicked off! It's the perfect time to come and check out all the beautiful properties on Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin. Soon the leaves will be changing and the air will have that little "chill". Come see us some week-end, let us show you "our beauty" here on the lake.

2011-09-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

PRAY FOR RAIN!!! PRAY FOR RAIN!!! PRAY FOR RAIN!!!

Welcome to Our Blog!

2011-09-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

Can you picture yourself here?

Welcome to Coldwell Banker United, Realtors new Blog!! We are very excited about sharing "life at the lake" with everyone. Whether you would like to have a weekend home or possibly retire here, we can help make your dreams of living at the lake come true! Come in and see one of our agents and let their experience and knowledge work for you. Just maybe then, you WILL see yourself in one of those chairs on YOUR deck overlooking the lake!!