Chandra O'Dell, Realtor

03/23/2026

01/03/2026

POV: It's January 3rd and you're staring at a living room full of Christmas decorations that need to be packed away. My absolute LEAST favorite part of the holidays. 😅

But here's the thing—while I'm tackling that this weekend, I noticed the roofers working their tails off at my neighbor's house this morning. And it got me thinking: January is THE month to get your home maintenance done before spring hits.

Here in North Texas, we had an insane warm December—Christmas Day hit 80°, literally the second warmest on record. Then the day after Christmas? 86 degrees! 🌡️ All that heat puts extra stress on your roof, HVAC system, and everything else.

So while you're pulling down those decorations this weekend, add these to your list:
✓ Check your roof for damage from the heat
✓ Inspect your HVAC system
✓ Test your smoke & CO detectors
✓ Check windows and doors for air leaks
✓ Get your home organized for a fresh start

2026 is about doing things RIGHT. Your home is your biggest investment—take care of it, and it'll take care of you.

Who else hates packing up decorations? Drop a 🎄 if this is your least favorite part!

Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
Dallas Luxury Realty | DFW Apartment Locators
License #751784

📞 (972) 365-8159
📧 [email protected]

📍 Serving: Celina | Prosper | Frisco | Little Elm | McKinney | Plano

11/15/2025

G.O.A.T's Arena - let's keep it REAL! 🏈🍸

Went in with the BEST intentions... "I'm eating healthy today!" 😇

Ordered the salmon. It looked BEAUTIFUL on the plate (seriously, the presentation was gorgeous! 📸)

But then my colleague ordered truffle fries. 🍟And someone got bang bang shrimp. 🍤
And we all started SHARING...

So here's what ACTUALLY happened:
✅ "Tried" to eat my salmon (it was okay - looked great, little dry, needed more seasoning)
✅ Took most of the salmon home to my husband 😂
✅ Absolutely DEMOLISHED my share of those truffle fries
✅ Bang bang shrimp didn't stand a chance either
✅ "Healthy eating" officially GONE
Real talk: It's a sports bar. The salmon presentation is gorgeous but taste is just okay. BUT those APPETIZERS we shared? DANGEROUS. I'm convinced the truffle fries are addictive. 🤤

What G.O.A.T's Arena DOES nail:
🏈 Wall-to-wall HD screens (every angle covered!)
💜 LED bar lighting (the VIBES!)
🍸 Good cocktails
🍤 Really good bang bang shrimp
🍟 LIFE-CHANGING truffle fries (everyone was obsessed)
📍 Brand new Highway 380, Little Elm location
💰 Fair prices
🎯 Upscale atmosphere (not a dive!)
👥 Great for groups (sharing apps = the move!)

Perfect for:
✅ Game days (Cowboys season!)
✅ Team celebrations (been there!)
✅ Happy hour with colleagues
✅ When you "plan" to eat healthy but your friends order fries 😂

📍 G.O.A.T's Arena, Highway 380, Little Elm

Pro tip: The truffle fries are non-negotiable. Your "healthy eating" can wait. 😂🍟

What's YOUR weakness when your friends order the good stuff?

📱 Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
Keeping it 💯 since... well, always!
(972) 365-8159

11/11/2025

5 BEDROOMS. 4 BATHROOMS. MEDIA ROOM. 3,400+ SQ FT. UNDER $600K. 🤯

Y'all, let me show you what new construction looks like in Little Elm right now because this is INCREDIBLE value!

🏡 THE HOUSE:
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- 3,400+ square feet
- Media room (perfect for movie nights!)
- Brand new construction
- Move-in ready
- Under $600K
- Little Elm, TX
- Denton ISD schools

THE SPACE:
This isn't one of those "technically 5 bedrooms but they're all closets" situations. This is REAL space. Room for everyone. A media room for family movie nights. Space to actually live and breathe.

📍 THE LOCATION:
Little Elm off Highway 380 (currently expanding to 6 lanes with multiple overpasses!). You're minutes from:
- PGA of America
- Fields at Frisco
- Lake Lewisville
- Major employment centers
- Great restaurants and shopping

Plus Denton ISD schools with highly-rated elementary, middle, and high schools nearby.

💰 THE VALUE:
Under $600K for NEW construction with THIS much space in THIS location? Homes like this don't sit long. If you've been watching the market waiting for the "right time" - this is it.

THE REALITY:
Interest rates are better than they were. Inventory is moving. Buyers are back. If this checks your boxes, let's move fast.

Want to see it in person?

📱 Call/text: (972) 365-8159
✉️ Email: [email protected]
💬 Comment "DETAILS" below

I can get you in to see it ASAP and answer all your questions about the home, builder, financing options, and the area!

Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
DFW Apartment Locators

11/07/2025

🏡 UNION PARK NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT 🏡

Y'all, I need to show you my neighborhood! Just grabbed lunch at the new G.O.A.T's Arena sports bar on 380 and it reminded me how lucky we are to live in Union Park!

🌟 RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES:
- Multiple pools = The Cove + Lap Pool
- The Rec (lap pool, splash pad, fitness center)
- 30-acre Central Park (fields, woods, trails)
- The Porch (concerts & events)
- The Kitch (outdoor kitchen & grills)
- The Hall (games, classes, sports viewing)
- Exploration Park (ADA accessible for kids)
- Shaded Bark Park (dog park + fishing ponds!)
- Food Truck Park
- Fitness Park (basketball, volleyball, pickleball, ninja course!)
- Union Park Elementary IN the neighborhood!

💰 HOA ($120-$135/mo) INCLUDES:
- Front yard maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilizer)
- Home automation (smart thermostats, doorbell camera, lights)
- Saves $1,500-$2,000/year!
- 300+ social events per year with lifestyle director
- This HOA actually ADDS value!

🏗️ TWO BUILDERS:
**Tri Pointe:** Starting $399K (first-time buyers!)
**Bloomfield:** $500K-$750K+ (larger homes)
🎁 Bloomfield: $15K-$17K FREE upgrades (ends Dec 31!)

📍 LOCATION:
- Little Elm off Hwy 380 (expanding to 6 lanes!)
- Walking distance to G.O.A.T's Arena
- Minutes from PGA of America & Fields at Frisco
- Near Lake Lewisville
- Denton ISD schools
- 🏆 2024 Master-Planned Community of the Year

This isn't just buying a home - it's buying a LIFESTYLE.

**TO MY UNION PARK NEIGHBORS:** 🧡
Drop a comment about what YOU love! Let's show people what this community is really like!

**Ready to become OUR neighbor?**
Comment "UNION PARK" or DM me:
✅ Current inventory & pricing
✅ Builder incentives
✅ Floor plans & tours

Homes move FAST here - let's find yours!

Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
DFW Apartment Locators
📱 (972) 365-8159
✉️ [email protected]

10/31/2025

💀 Realtor life on Halloween: Showing homes across from a cemetery 🏃‍♀️🎃

Yes, I really showed up to work in a skeleton onesie today. And yes, I'm showing Coventry Homes in Prosper that are located across the street from a cemetery.

Here's the thing - I've had MULTIPLE clients turn these down because of the location. And I totally get it! Cemetery views aren't for everyone.

But if you're not bothered by it? You're getting an INCREDIBLE deal:

🏡 Brand new Coventry Homes
🎓 Top-rated Prosper ISD schools
✨ Gorgeous modern finishes
💰 Priced significantly better than comparable Prosper homes
📍 Growing Prosper location
👻 Quiet neighbors (sorry, had to!)

**Real talk:** The cemetery is exactly WHY these are priced so well. Most buyers won't consider them. But for the right person who doesn't mind? This is your chance to get into Prosper for less.

**Last few homes available** before neighborhood closes out!

Would YOU buy a beautiful new home across from a cemetery for a great price? Be honest - no judgment! 😊

Want details? Comment "CEMETERY" or DM me!

Happy Halloween! 🎃💀

Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
📱 (972) 365-8159
✉️ [email protected]

10/21/2025

🏙️ PENTHOUSE LIVING IN MIDTOWN DALLAS - Starting at $1,735! 🏙️

Okay, can we talk about this for a second? A TOP FLOOR penthouse in a luxury Midtown Dallas community for $1,735/month?!

This isn't your average apartment. This is resort-style living in the heart of the city.

Here's what you get:

🏊 Multiple resort-style pools (yes, plural!)
💪 State-of-the-art fitness center
🍽️ Boutique dining right in your building
💇 On-site salon & coffee bar
🎉 Exclusive resident social events
🐾 Pet care services (your fur babies are VIP too!)
☕ Luxe lounging areas everywhere

Imagine waking up on the top floor with skyline views, grabbing your morning coffee downstairs without leaving the building, working out in a gorgeous fitness center, and spending your evening by the pool.

This is the elevated lifestyle you've been searching for.

And the best part? It's MORE AFFORDABLE than you'd think for this level of luxury. Live in this building starting at just $1,735/month.

Ready to see it in person?
Comment "PENTHOUSE" below or send me a message and I'll get you scheduled for a tour ASAP. These top-floor units don't stay available long!

Chandra O'Dell, REALTOR®
DFW Apartment Locators
📱 (972) 365-8159
✉️ [email protected]

10/19/2025

🎃 Halloween decor reveal! (Minimal edition) 🍂

Real talk: Some of my friends go CRAZY with Halloween decorations - elaborate yard displays, every room themed, the whole nine yards.

Me? I kept it simple this year:

✨ Mantel & entertainment center: Basic fall vibes (pumpkins, autumn colors, cozy stuff)
🌺 Entryway table: Day of the Dead theme
🍸 Bar area: Full Halloween mode featuring Steve - yes, my skeleton has a name 😂 - standing proudly by the liquor cabinet holding his cauldron

No outdoor decorations. Just keeping the spooky vibes contained indoors where it's cozy!

**What's your Halloween decorating style?**
Are you Team Minimal like me, or do you go all out with elaborate displays? Drop a photo or tell me about your favorite decoration! I'd love to see what everyone's doing this year 👻

09/12/2025

09/05/2025

1st Game of the Season Fall 2005 LFG!!!

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09/05/2025

1st Game of the Season Fall 2005 LFG!!!

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09/12/2024

Hey y'all! 🏈 Selling two (2) tickets to this Sunday's Dallas Cowboys VS New Orleans Saints game!
These are our personal season ticket holder seats:
🎟️ Sec 119 • Row 21 • Seats 9-10
Game details:
🏟️ ATT Stadium, Arlington, TX
📅 Sunday, Sept. 25th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📸 The photo shows the actual view from these seats - no zoom!
DM me if you're interested or need more info! We've got other games available this season too - just ask!
Go Cowboys! 💙🤠