AT&T Opens an App Development Center in Plano, TX

AT&T has opened a mobile app development center in Plano, TX. The center is called a Foundary. The location is a technology hub for new developments and advancement.  The goal is to reduce the average time it takes for an app to be launched onto the app market from 18 months to 6 months.

"The AT&T Foundry in Plano is a slick, high-tech workspace designed to connect developers with experts already employed at the telecommunications giant.

Giant touchscreens and digital whiteboards are scattered throughout the facility.

There are only a handful of glass-enclosed conference rooms, as the goal is for developers to collaborate openly in the central area."
 

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Dallas - Third Snow Day - Hot Chocolate Recipe

On the 3rd Snow Day, if you are one of the many that have cabin fever, here is a delicious hot chocolate recipe that can be made from things in your cupboard.

Ingredients
1/3 C. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3/4 C. Sugar
1 Pinch Salt
1/3 C. Bowling Water
3 1/2 C. Milik
3/4 t. Vanilla Extract
1/2 C. Half and Half Cream

Directions
Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. 
Blend in the boiling water. 
Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. 
Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. 
Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but not boiling 
Remove from heat and add vanilla. 
Divide between 4 mugs. 
Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Collin County School District Closings - Snow Day

Collin County School District Closings for a Snow Day:

• Plano ISD
• McKinney ISD
• Frisco ISD
• Allen ISD

Stay safe and warm today!

Janus Real Estate Group *    Heather Anderson *    972-765-3773

Super Bowl XLV Events - Dallas, Texas

As the Super Bowl comes to DFW, there are lots of events around the area for local residents to enjoy outside of the big game.

Get ready for a once in a lifetime event in your own backyard!

Super Bowl XLV Events - Dallas, Texas

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773

Home Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions

Now that the end of January is here, its time to start thinking about filing taxes.  For homeowners there is the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction.

This tax deduction gives you the ability to deduct interest paid in the year on your primary residence or a second home.  The qualifications for this deduction:

• The loan must be secured directly to the residence. Personal loans do not qualify.
• Interest on homes beyond your second home do not qualify.
• You must be personally obligated for repayment of the debt

 For more information from the IRS website:

IRS - Home Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

Janus Real Estate Group    *    Heather Anderson     *    972-765-3773