The Fejeran Group: August 2015

Friday, August 28, 2015

Things To Do In Allen, Texas

Things to do in Allen, Texas

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The City of Allen is located in Collin County, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. Allen offers a friendly community with exceptional schools, excellent city services and a nationally-recognized parks and recreation program. With four premier shopping destinations, an award-winning golf course, nearly 200 restaurants and the 7,000-seat arena, the city boasts something for everyone.

Getting active in Allen ranges from the extreme to the effortless and everything in between. If experiencing a bit of art and culture is more your style, Allen has plenty of that too. The city offers great concerts and events as well as just about every spectator sport you can imagine. Of course, Allen is known for its history and nature and is brimming with lots of other extras all around town.

Things To Do in Allen, Texas

Allen has lots of local amenities which you will surely enjoy! Shopping? Groceries? Parks? Restaurants? Not a problem at all. They are just around the neighborhood. Allen has all these amenities with local businesses providing outstanding services.

If you are living in Allen, or if you are planning to live in Allen here are some of the fun things to do in Allen, Texas:

Grocery and Shopping Centers

Here's a list of groceries and shopping centers in the City of Allen. There is a number of great places where you can have your grocery and shopping in Allen. Click on the name of the store and you will find homes nearby.

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These are just some of the grocery and shopping centers in Allen. Of course, there are a lot more.

Cafe and Restaurants

Food lover? Allen is a great place for you. The city has a number of restaurants to choose from. Whatever type of food you want, it is just in the neighborhood. Explore Allen restaurants and treat your taste buds!

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Parks

The City of Allen is widely known as having one of the best parks systems in the region. Your kids will surely love hanging out with the family on the weekends or maybe after school because parks are within walking distance. Dog parks are also in the neighborhood for your furry family member.

[caption id="attachment_5063" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Allen Station Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5064" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Hydrous Allen Station Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5065" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Allenwood Park[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5066" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Bethany Ridge Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5070" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Bolin Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5074" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Bradford Crossing[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5072" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Bridgewater Crossing[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5075" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Celebration Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5076" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Cottonwood Bend Park[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5078" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Ford Park East[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5079" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Glendover Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5080" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Heritage Park[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5086" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Lost Creek Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5087" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Quail Run[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5088" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Spring Meadow Park[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5089" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Stacey Ridge[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5090" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Story Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5091" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Suncreek Park[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_5092" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Twin Creeks Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5093" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Waterford Park[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5094" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Water Crossing Park[/caption]

Allen Event Center

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A recently completed multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, is home to the Central Hockey League's Allen Americans and the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League.

From the ice to the turf to the court, it is hard to keep up with all the ways the arena can be configured for sports.

Events of all types and sizes are held at Allen Event Center.

Allen Event Center features a 2nd, full- size, state-of-the-art ice surface with a general seating capacity for over 300 spectators. You can participate in Learn to Skate programs for all types of figure skating and hockey classes, join a recreational or competitive hockey league, or experience the ice during open skate times. Allen Community Ice Rink is a great venue for birthday parties, private ice rental, field trips, fundraisers, corporate team building, and church functions.

Step just outside the doors of the arena and you’re right in the middle of The Village at Allen, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country. Shopping and dining options surround Allen Event Center while all the meeting space and options you need are inside.

Arts And Culture

Allen Civic Ballet is dedicated to providing affordable and enjoyable dance performances for audiences of all ages. The Allen Civic Ballet company performs The Nutcracker each December and participates in an extensive number of performances around Allen in the spring.

Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus is one of the best kept musical secrets in the city. They offer a season full of concerts featuring famous guest artists, holiday traditions, and cultural connections. They have numerous performance venues around Allen including the new 1,500-seat Performing Arts Center at Allen High School.

Aurora Images Art Studio provides a fun and creative learning environment for young and not-so-young emerging artists as well as numerous art exhibits throughout the year.

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[caption id="attachment_5101" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Aurora Images Art Studio[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5102" align="aligncenter" width="225"] On Stage at Allen Public Library[/caption]	[caption id="attachment_5103" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Public Art[/caption]

Historic Allen Driving Tour

With 15 historical stops around Allen, the Allen Heritage Guild has organized a driving tour of the city that includes many of the historic homes and locations that have shaped Allen. The 15 historical stops includes:

Depot - 100 E. Main - a replica of the original depot and now serves as the Allen Heritage Center.
107 W. Main Street
111 and 113 W. Main Street - the original Woodmen of the World building, built in 1911.
207 W. Main Street - This house was built in 1907-08. Wesley Young, an early pharmacist lived here.
103 N. Allen Drive - This is the Walter N. Waters house. Mr. Waters owned the Waters grocery store in downtown. This house was built in 1918.
406 W. Main Street - This house is known as the Baccus-Brown house, a prairie foursquare design. It was built in 1911 by the Baccus family.
105 S. Butler - This Interurban Depot was built in 1913 by the Texas Traction Company, which became the Texas Electric in 1917.
Methodist Parsonage- 202 S. Butler
Belmont House- 103 W. Belmont
Allen Cemetery-E. McDermott - This cemetery was established on April 5, 1884, by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Local Lodge #249.
Allen Heritage Village - 450 E. St. Mary Drive -I - House - This is the only surviving example of a dwelling from the late frontier period in Allen. Archeological evidence suggests that the house was constructed in the 1870’s.
St. Mary Baptist Church - 402 E. St. Mary Dr. - ca 1887. This church once served as aschool & church for Allen’s black community.
Allen Historical Marker - N. Cedar Drive - Allen Station Park
Stone Dam - E. Exchange Dr. - The old stone dam spans 100 feet and is 10 feet wide. It is now designated by the Texas Historical Commission as a State Archaeological Landmark.
Ford Homestead- Bishop Gate Dr. - Last home of George Washington“Wash” Ford. During the civil war, the Quantrill Raiders hid on the premises.

More Things To Do In Allen, Texas

There are countless things to do in Allen Texas. If you are looking for some fun, family-friendly ways to spend your time in Allen that is pocket-friendly, there is a number of free things to do in Allen. All year round FREE fun things to do include:

The Edge Skatepark
kidMania Playground and Sprayground
Disc Golf and Fishing at Bethany Lakes Park
Classes at Cabela's
Parks and Trails
Rocketship playground at Waterford Park
fitness equipment at Hillside Wellness Park
Public Art
Allen Heritage Center
Allen Stone Dam
Historic Driving Tour
Allen Veteran's Memorial
Allen Heritage Village

Of course, there are also FREE seasonal fun things to check out in Allen such as the Summer Sounds Concerts which starts on Memorial Day through the last Monday in June, Market Street Allen USA Celebration on the last Saturday in June, Concerts by the Creek which happens from April until October, Movies by the Creek during spring and fall and many more!

You can spend months vacationing here and still not be able to check out all the fun things that you can do in Allen, Texas.

If you are looking to buy a home in Allen, Texas, don’t stress yourself out, call us or stop by and our team of realtors will be happy to assist you. Be sure to contact Sheila Fejeran to schedule a personal appointment at a time of your convenience. You can reach The Fejeran Group at 972-948-0715, or contact Sheila via email at sheila@thefejerangroup.com any time. We look forward to finding the perfect home for you!

**Texas law requires that all real estate licensees give the following information about brokerage services to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers, and landlords: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf

Kid Friendly In Allen, Texas

The City of Allen is a great place to raise your family. The schools are rated one of the highest in the United States, and they build new schools each year. It offers a kid-friendly community with nationally-recognized wonderful parks, sports fields, recreation programs, and of course, the famous Allen Event Center.

With such low crime rates, your kids and the whole family are safe and you can just enjoy everything the City of Allen offers without worrying. Allen was voted the safest city to live in. The people here are awesome and very friendly. Allen is also known for its history, nature and is brimming with lots of fun for kids around town! There is always something to do.

Kid Friendly In Allen, Texas | Fun For Kids

Parks in Allen, Texas

Most kids, and adults are so fascinated with video games and online games nowadays. Parents should encourage their children to go and have fun outdoors. Playgrounds, hike and bike trails, picnic grounds, swimming pools, and other outdoor facilities are just around the neighborhood.

Cosmic Jump - Sometimes called "jumpstreet," Cosmic Jump Trampoline Park in Allen, TX is located right off the HWY 75 frontage road between Exchange Parkway and Stacy Road. The trampolines at Cosmic Jump Indoor Trampoline Center gives a fun, jumping surface. They offer a lot of activities for kids and grown-ups. Fun activities include After Dark, where teens can enjoy the dance club sound system featuring state of the art sound system, blacklights and glow! Wear your glow in the dark accessories and dance to win prices. Slam Dunk with celebrities and sports celebrities at the Slam Dunk Trampoline Basketball Courts. Never played dodgeball yet? Learn and have fun at the Dallas Trampoline Dodgeball!

Celebration Park - Celebrate kids' parties at the Celebration Park in Allen. Have all the fun in this 104-acre park which features barbecue grills, baseball-softball fields, basketball court, covered pavilion, handicap-accessible playground, hike and bike trails, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, soccer fields, and the sprayground.

Allen Station Park - is a regional park that includes barbecue area, picnic tables, playground, baseball and softball grounds, hike and bike trails, concrete skate parks, BMX track and roller hockey rinks and other amenities.

Bolin Park - Bolin park is for the sporty ones. It has 2 lit baseball-softball fields, 2 soccer fields, and hike and bike trails for your adventurous family.

Ford Park East - It was developed in 1986 as the city’s first athletic complex with amenities including lighted football fields, hike and bike trails, lacrosse, pavilion, picnic tables, playground and lighted softball grounds.

Jupiter Park - Jupiter Park has 2 football fields, a playground for children not interested in football yet, and picnic tables for the whole family.

Sports in Allen, Texas

Swimming - Swimming is the best exercise. It is like an all in one exercise. It is also very important to teach kids even babies to swim as a sport and most importantly, for survival. Many babies and kids have encountered water accidents and survived because of their swimming skills.

The City of Allen Learn to Swim program helps swimmers and beginners improve their comfort in the water and learn proper stroke techniques in a safe way! Any age is welcome. The city ensures the quality of training with the swimming instructors, which are American Red Cross certified. Also, trained aides are assisting in the classes.

They have different programs that are suited for different ages and skills. For ages 6 months to 4 years old, parents and their infants/toddlers can join the Parent/Child Aquatics program, where you can teach your child to be comfortable in the water and teach them basic water safety skills.

Other programs include Minnows for ages 3 to 5 years old, Sharks for ages 6 to 12 years old, Competitive Stroke Clinic for 8 to 15 years old, and a lot more special programs. Students are evaluated first and grouped with other students with similar skill and age. For more information on the swimming programs in Allen, Texas, click here.

Figure Skating - Figure skating is one of the favorite sports of Allen residents and nearby cities. The city designed Allen Community Ice Rink to meet the needs of aspiring skaters. Figure skating is an art sport you would like your kids to learn and enjoy. Art, sport, and discipline all these will be acquired in figure skating.

Allen Community Ice Rink offers a complete figure skating program for beginners through advanced competitive levels. Elite coaching staffs are national coaches capable of taking your skater to the highest level that the sport has to offer.

Ice Hockey - Are your kids interested in ice hockey? Have them learn to play hockey. The city offers classes which are comprised of all age groups and skill levels. Youth Hockey classes are open to children 4 to 13 years old.

If having passed all the classes required, your child can join the Jr. Americans Youth Hockey Program wherein they can compete in the Dallas Stars Youth Hockey League (DSYHL) and the Dallas Stars Metro Hockey League (DSMHL). Wouldn't you be proud watching your child compete in these leagues? Who knows, your child may be one of the most sought-after hockey players during the NHL season in the coming years?

Recreation in Allen, Texas

Allen Event Center - Allen Event Center features a full- size, state-of-the-art ice surface with a general seating capacity for over 300 spectators. You can participate in its Learn to Skate programs for all types of figure skating and hockey classes, join a recreational or competitive hockey league, or experience the ice during open skate times. Allen Community Ice Rink is a great venue for birthday parties, private ice rental, field trips, fundraising, corporate team building, and church functions.

Allen Community Ice Rink - Allen Community Ice Rink is a full- size, ice surface measuring 85 foot by 200 foot. Amenities include locker rooms, skate sharpening, meeting rooms, off-ice training areas, and skate rental. An on-ice harness is available as well. It is a great venue for private ice rental.

Joe Farmer Recreation Center - Joe Farmer Recreation Center has a fitness room, full-size gym, two racquetball courts, walking/jogging track, game room, locker rooms, meeting rooms and a hillside amphitheater.

The recreation center also offers a variety of youth, adult and pre-school classes and activities. Joe Farmer Recreation Center also hosts ongoing programs such as the Saturday Night Rec N Roll.

The city of Allen continues to attract national attention for its affordability, safety, education and quality of life. Being awarded as one of the safest cities in Texas, best cities for young families, best suburbs, best places to move, it would not be difficult deciding to live in Allen.

Check these fantastic homes for sale in Allen, Texas:

There are many great neighborhoods and communities in the City of Allen, and finding the right one is a challenge. We can help you understand all the options: from beautiful suburbs and subdivisions to city neighborhoods and condominiums. The Fejeran Group will provide you with personalized insights into local schools, transportation, amenities and more.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

What People Are Saying About Us | 5 Star Review for Sheila with The Fejeran Group

What People Are Saying About Us

Getting your work appreciated - Imagine that feeling every time you hear people, especially your clients, praise your hard work. It's FULFILLING! All those busy, crazy days and hard work means so much more when people recognize how much effort you have made for them.

Knowing you were able to help your clients and that they were very satisfied with your work makes you feel PROUD of what you do. This means you are doing a great job! This motivates you to do more!

Sheila Fejeran has been receiving compliments from people she is working with. And they keep on coming!

Check out what people are saying about how The Fejeran Group here.

And here's another 5-star review for Sheila. Joestill1 wrote:

"We used Sheila because she came highly recommended as an Endorsed Local Provider (ELP) for Dave Ramsey’s organization. Of the several ELP realtors that we contacted, Sheila was the most persistent and I had a feeling that if she was that persistent in earning our business, she would be that persistent in selling our home. My intuition was right! At our initial meeting, Sheila sat down with us and explained every step in the process & every detail of the marketing plan she’d already developed for our home. Sheila & her team did a great job & our home sold in less than one day for more than the asking price, even before all the pictures were up on the various internet sites. We’ve not had experience with using Sheila as a buyer’s agent but we can highly recommend her for selling your home. If you want an agent that is thorough, professional, & relentless about getting results, Sheila is the one you’ll call."

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Service provided: Listed and sold a home or lot/land
Street address: 301 Clearcrest Dr, Allen, TX 75002
Year: 2015

301 Clearcrest Dr Allen TX 75002 was one of the properties Sheila was able to SELL IN ONE DAY! This home in the great City of Allen, Texas was sold for $240,000. This immaculate home measuring 2,385 square feet has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It was built in 1989.

One of its features is the completely renovated kitchen. It includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, and plenty of counter space so there would be no more problems for food storage and on where to put kitchen wares. For the family’s dining, the location of the formal dining is perfect and it also features an eat-in breakfast area.

This awesome home was built with high ceilings and hardwood floors. It has a generous large master bedroom. Other rooms include a game room for the family’s quality time. The fireplace is a perfect spot to cuddle up and get warm during winter.

Getting this home sold in just one day is proof of how dedicated and how serious The Fejeran Group is when it comes to getting the perfect buyer for your property, FAST!

Looking to Sell a House in North Dallas, Texas? Call 972-948-0715 or use our home value estimator.

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