Amy Martin, Texas Realtor

09/25/2026

When people ask me what it’s like to live in McKinney, weekends like this are part of my answer. ❤️

McKinney Oktoberfest begins today in Historic Downtown McKinney , turning the square into a three-day celebration with live music, German food, dancing, shopping, kids' activities, competitions and, of course, the famous we**ie dog races.

📍 Historic Downtown McKinney
📅 September 25–27
🎟️ Free admission

Friday: 5–11 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday: Noon–5 PM

But from a real estate perspective, this is about more than having something fun to do this weekend.

When I'm helping someone decide where they want to live, the house is only part of the conversation.

What is life going to look like once you walk out the front door?

McKinney has a historic downtown that isn't simply preserved for people to look at. It's an active part of the community, with locally owned businesses, restaurants, shopping and events happening throughout the year.

In fact, Downtown McKinney hosts more than 28 weekends of events annually, and Oktoberfest alone traditionally draws tens of thousands of people.

Those things don't determine whether a particular home is right for someone, but lifestyle and location absolutely matter when buyers are choosing a community.

It's one of the reasons I believe knowing McKinney means knowing much more than the housing inventory. It's understanding the neighborhoods, growth, businesses, development and the places where people actually spend their time.

And this weekend, a lot of that time will be spent downtown. 😊

If you're considering a move to McKinney and want to understand not only the homes but what it's actually like to live here, I'd be happy to help.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/24/2026

Please give me a call for more recommendations before listing your home.

Some of the most important decisions a seller makes happen before the FOR SALE sign ever goes in the yard.

And a few of them can make selling harder than it needs to be.
If I were preparing a home for the market today, these are five things I would want us to think through carefully:

❌ Pricing high just so we have room to reduce later.
The first days on the market matter. Buyers are comparing your home with everything else available in your price range, and an ambitious starting price can change how they perceive the value before we've had a chance to build momentum.

❌ Assuming buyers will overlook condition because they can change it later.
They can change paint, lighting and finishes. But buyers also compare the cost, time and effort of doing those things with homes where the work has already been done.

❌ Treating every request for a seller concession as a bad offer.
I want to evaluate the entire offer. Price matters, but so do financing, concessions, closing date, option period, appraisal considerations and the buyer's ability to perform. Sometimes the strongest net outcome isn't attached to the cleanest-looking headline price.

❌ Waiting for the inspection to deal with something we already know about.
Known issues don't usually become easier to negotiate once a buyer discovers them during the option period. Part of preparing strategically is deciding what makes sense to address before we list.

❌ Using the highest neighborhood sale as the benchmark without studying why it sold for that amount.
Square footage alone doesn't make two homes comparable. Condition, updates, lot, location within the neighborhood, timing and current competition all matter.

That's why selling a home isn't simply about putting it on the MLS and choosing a price.

Pricing, preparation, positioning and negotiation work together.

My job is to help you understand those pieces before we're making decisions under pressure.

If you're considering selling in McKinney or the DFW area, let's talk before the sign goes up. A strong listing strategy starts well before listing day.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/24/2026

Some of the most important decisions a seller makes happen before the FOR SALE sign ever goes in the yard.

And a few of them can make selling harder than it needs to be.
If I were preparing a home for the market today, these are five things I would want us to think through carefully:

❌ Pricing high just so we have room to reduce later.
The first days on the market matter. Buyers are comparing your home with everything else available in your price range, and an ambitious starting price can change how they perceive the value before we've had a chance to build momentum.

❌ Assuming buyers will overlook condition because they can change it later.
They can change paint, lighting and finishes. But buyers also compare the cost, time and effort of doing those things with homes where the work has already been done.

❌ Treating every request for a seller concession as a bad offer.
I want to evaluate the entire offer. Price matters, but so do financing, concessions, closing date, option period, appraisal considerations and the buyer's ability to perform. Sometimes the strongest net outcome isn't attached to the cleanest-looking headline price.

❌ Waiting for the inspection to deal with something we already know about.
Known issues don't usually become easier to negotiate once a buyer discovers them during the option period. Part of preparing strategically is deciding what makes sense to address before we list.

❌ Using the highest neighborhood sale as the benchmark without studying why it sold for that amount.
Square footage alone doesn't make two homes comparable. Condition, updates, lot, location within the neighborhood, timing and current competition all matter.

That's why selling a home isn't simply about putting it on the MLS and choosing a price.

Pricing, preparation, positioning and negotiation work together.

My job is to help you understand those pieces before we're making decisions under pressure.

If you're considering selling in McKinney or the DFW area, let's talk before the sign goes up. A strong listing strategy starts well before listing day.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/23/2026

Regardless of what your real estate needs may be, I will listen and provide the best strategy possible for you.

The longer I work in real estate, the more certain I am of one thing: there is no one-size-fits-all way to represent a client.

A buyer relocating to McKinney from another state needs something very different from an investor analyzing a property. A seller needs me studying the homes competing with theirs, what buyers are responding to and what is actually selling. Someone purchasing locally may need an entirely different strategy.

That’s where experience matters.

It isn’t simply knowing the market. It’s knowing which information matters to the person sitting in front of you.

Comparable sales, inventory, days on market, financing, location, competition and even the terms of an offer can mean very different things depending on the client and the property.

My job is to sort through all of that and help each client make a well-informed decision based on their circumstances, not a generic real estate formula.

If you’re considering buying, selling, investing or relocating in McKinney or the DFW area, let’s talk about what the right strategy looks like for you.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/23/2026

The longer I work in real estate, the more certain I am of one thing: there is no one-size-fits-all way to represent a client.

A buyer relocating to McKinney from another state needs something very different from an investor analyzing a property. A seller needs me studying the homes competing with theirs, what buyers are responding to and what is actually selling. Someone purchasing locally may need an entirely different strategy.

That’s where experience matters.

It isn’t simply knowing the market. It’s knowing which information matters to the person sitting in front of you.

Comparable sales, inventory, days on market, financing, location, competition and even the terms of an offer can mean very different things depending on the client and the property.

My job is to sort through all of that and help each client make a well-informed decision based on their circumstances, not a generic real estate formula.

If you’re considering buying, selling, investing or relocating in McKinney or the DFW area, let’s talk about what the right strategy looks like for you.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

If you have any real estate questions about North Texas, please let me know

Another 115 homes are planned for McKinney, but the number of homes isn’t the part I find most interesting.

Stillwater is a newly announced 56.3-acre residential community planned in southeast McKinney near McKinney National Airport. Plans call for 115 single-family homesites, with David Weekley Homes and Homebound selected as builders and homes anticipated to be valued above $1 million.

So what does that mean for McKinney real estate?

To me, it’s another example of where residential growth is moving and what type of housing is being added to the market.

McKinney continues to grow in multiple directions, and this project would add new luxury-level inventory in the southeast portion of the city. That matters when we look at future housing supply, new-construction choices and how different areas of McKinney continue to develop.

It’s also why I pay attention to land development long before the first home is available for sale. New communities, roads, utilities and nearby development can gradually change what buyers have to choose from and how different parts of McKinney are positioned.

After 20 years in McKinney real estate, I’ve watched a lot of open land become neighborhoods. Stillwater is another one I’ll be watching as plans move forward.

What do you think about more $1M+ new construction coming to McKinney?

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in McKinney and want to understand what’s happening in a particular neighborhood or part of the city, call or text me. I’m always happy to talk through it.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/22/2026

Another 115 homes are planned for McKinney, but the number of homes isn’t the part I find most interesting.

Stillwater is a newly announced 56.3-acre residential community planned in southeast McKinney near McKinney National Airport. Plans call for 115 single-family homesites, with David Weekley Homes and Homebound selected as builders and homes anticipated to be valued above $1 million.

So what does that mean for McKinney real estate?

To me, it’s another example of where residential growth is moving and what type of housing is being added to the market.

McKinney continues to grow in multiple directions, and this project would add new luxury-level inventory in the southeast portion of the city. That matters when we look at future housing supply, new-construction choices and how different areas of McKinney continue to develop.

It’s also why I pay attention to land development long before the first home is available for sale. New communities, roads, utilities and nearby development can gradually change what buyers have to choose from and how different parts of McKinney are positioned.

After 20 years in McKinney real estate, I’ve watched a lot of open land become neighborhoods. Stillwater is another one I’ll be watching as plans move forward.

What do you think about more $1M+ new construction coming to McKinney?

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in McKinney and want to understand what’s happening in a particular neighborhood or part of the city, call or text me. I’m always happy to talk through it.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/21/2026

Coming soon for lease in Fate, TX. Please let me know if you have questions.

Coming soon in Fate: 4 bedrooms, a large fenced yard and Rockwall ISD for $2,400/month. 🏡

427 Pleasant Hill Lane will soon be available for lease in the Williamsburg community in Fate, Texas.

Built in 2020, this home offers 2,187 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage, giving you plenty of usable space inside without sacrificing the outdoor space.

Out back, there’s a large fenced yard and covered patio, with room to enjoy the outdoors right at home.

The location is another important part of this one. Although the home is in Fate, it is located within Rockwall ISD, and Williamsburg offers community amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fitness facilities, splash park and fishing pond.

📍 427 Pleasant Hill Lane | Fate, TX
💲 $2,400/month
🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,187 Sq. Ft.
🚗 2-Car Garage
🌳 Large Fenced Yard + Covered Patio
🎓 Rockwall ISD

This one is coming soon, so you don't have to wait until it officially hits the rental market to ask me about it. If you're looking for a 4-bedroom lease in Fate or the Rockwall ISD area, call or text me for details.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342

09/21/2026

Coming soon in Fate: 4 bedrooms, a large fenced yard and Rockwall ISD for $2,400/month. 🏡

427 Pleasant Hill Lane will soon be available for lease in the Williamsburg community in Fate, Texas.

Built in 2020, this home offers 2,187 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage, giving you plenty of usable space inside without sacrificing the outdoor space.

Out back, there’s a large fenced yard and covered patio, with room to enjoy the outdoors right at home.

The location is another important part of this one. Although the home is in Fate, it is located within Rockwall ISD, and Williamsburg offers community amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fitness facilities, splash park and fishing pond.

📍 427 Pleasant Hill Lane | Fate, TX
💲 $2,400/month
🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,187 Sq. Ft.
🚗 2-Car Garage
🌳 Large Fenced Yard + Covered Patio
🎓 Rockwall ISD

This one is coming soon, so you don't have to wait until it officially hits the rental market to ask me about it. If you're looking for a 4-bedroom lease in Fate or the Rockwall ISD area, call or text me for details.

Amy Martin, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Four Corners
📞 469-450-4342