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Meet The Rhodes Team
We know that selecting a real estate consultant to assist you in purchasing or selling one of your most expensive assets is an important decision. Therefore, we felt that getting to know us a little better on a personal as well as on a professional level may be helpful. Adjacent to our pictures you will find a brief summary of our personal backgrounds. If you scroll down a little further, you can review our professional designations, accomplishments and affiliations.
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Verna Rhodes – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I have lived in North Texas and have had a career in real estate for over 25 years. My husband of 42 years, Bo, is a custom home builder and remodeler and is a retired Carrollton Firefighter. My passions center around my family, Real Estate and anything electronical. I embrace technology and use it to maximize the marketing exposure of our listings and our business. We have two children; my partner Russell and Terri, a fellow realtor. I have five grandsons and two great-grandsons. |
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Russell Rhodes – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I moved to the Metroplex in 1976 and graduated from TCU in 1986 with a BBA, concentration in Finance. I married Mandy in 1990 and we have been blessed with three precious boys, Austin, Mitchell and Cooper. I enjoy being involved in my sons’ basketball, soccer and baseball teams. Our family lives in Flower Mound and is a member of Crossroads Bible Church. We are dedicated to running our business in a way that pleases and brings honor to God. |
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Bo Rhodes – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I am proud to say that the DFW metroplex has been my home for over 25 years. I have always taken great pride in serving our community from joining the Carrollton Fire Department in 1978 to concurrently building numerous custom homes in the North Dallas area. Upon retiring from the fire department, I joined my wife and son in representing clients in purchasing and selling homes. We are having a great time working together in providing a quality service to our clients. Our family lives and operates by traditional
values: quality, integrity and accountability. |
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Karen Brown – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I am originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, but North Texas has been my home for the last 23 years. My husband, Andrew and I, were married in 1983. We currently reside in Plano along with our three daughters and two granddaughters. For 27 years, I worked with Xerox Corporation and I am very excited about my second career in real estate. I am delighted to work with such a highly respected and experienced team. |
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Dawn Clark – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I have been a Texan since the early 1980's and have had a career in real estate since the mid 1990's. My husband of 12 years, Jim, is a physician at Children's Hospital in Dallas. We are the proud parents of 3 children, Joseph, Jillian and Juliet! I enjoy home decorating, gardening, horseback riding and keeping active with our children. With the many details and intricacies of purchasing and selling real estate in today's market it is extremely beneficial for clients to take advantage of being represented by the knowledgeable members of The Rhodes Team. |
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Jeff Ewoldt - Accountant
Born in St. Louis, I moved to Texas as quickly as I could. I attended TCU and graduated in 1987 with a BBA, concentration in Accounting. I married Brandi in 1991 and we have been blessed with a wonderful son and a beautiful daughter. Our family stays busy with school, church and sports activities. I enjoy coaching my son’s baseball and basketball teams. I also am active in several ministries at Crossroads Bible Church from The Brew Crew (making coffee on Sunday mornings) to Helping Hands (assisting church members who need a hand moving). |
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Erin Pickard-Gaither – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
I have called North Texas home since 1988. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin University, I taught for three years then found my calling in real estate. It is definitely my passion and my dream job. I love helping people find a house they will call home. Recently, I married Chris and we are both looking forward to having a family. In my spare time I enjoy scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.
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Wendy McCroskey – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
In 1989 my family moved to Flower Mound from the small town of Boyd Texas. My parents moved from Indiana when my older sisters were young making me the only native Texan in the family. I am the proud Aunt of Mathew, Andrea and Alyssa. I enjoy spending time with my family and we love to go to the movies. I have two cats that keep my home exciting; you never know what they will get into next. In my spare time I like to scrapbook and make jewelry. I have been in real estate since 1998 and I love it. |
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Dan Sexton – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, I moved to Dallas in 1980 and have lived in Coppell since 1989. I recently changed careers from the technology sector where I spend 25 years with the last 10 years in management. I enjoy outdoor activities including golf, tennis and of course, yard work. I like to stay active in my community by participation in the youth baseball programs where I was a board member for numerous years with the last two as president. I look forward to the challenges that the new career will provide and feel that my vast experience will add value to the team. |
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Terri Wages – Licensed Real Estate Consultant
Originally from Moore, Oklahoma, I have lived in the North Texas area since 1976 and I love it here. The people, the family values, the shopping and the way of life-it's been a wonderful place to raise for our family. I married Tim in 1979 and we raised our three incredible boys, Joseph, Jeremy and Brance. For the last 22 years, I ran my own drapery and decoration company. I am excited to join my family in our mutual passion for real estate.
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Shellie Becker – Licensed Real Estate Contract-to-Close Agent
With the exception of living in Ontario, Canada for two years, my husband and I have lived in the Lewisville/Flower Mound area since 1987. We have two children, an 18 year old son and a 13 year old daughter. I joined The Rhodes Team as the Contract-to-Close Agent in February of 2004. I thoroughly enjoy both the challenge of my job and the joy of working with so many wonderful clients.
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Elyce Franks – Administrative Assistant
I was born in Boston, and moved to Flower Mound in 1980 when the population of Flower Mound was only 4,000. I am a proud graduate of Lewisville High School then went on to earn my degree in Journalism/Photography at the University of North Texas. In 1991, I married my high school sweetheart, Dennis. We now have an incredible daughter, Caitlyn and the sweetest son, Andrew. We were lucky enough to travel around the world while my husband was in the Army, but we now call Flower Mound home. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, going to the movies, taking pictures and reading a good book.
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Julie Gieryic – Account Manager
I was born in Minnesota but moved to Highland Village in 1984 and was able to watch the Flower Mound area boom first hand. After graduating from Marcus High School, I received my BBA from the University of North Texas where I majored in Real Estate. I have been a licensed real estate agent since 2004 and began my career as a buyer's agent for Keller Williams Realty. After several years of working with buyers I switched gears and found my true calling as a listing specialist with The Rhodes Team. I currently reside in Coppell and outside of work I spend most of my time at the gym or with family and friends. |
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Marissa Morgan - Contract-to-Close Assistant
After successfully working as a buyer's agent for Century 21 and Keller Williams, I discovered that my true passion lies in working behind the scenes for real estate closings. Originally from Highland Village, I am a proud Marcus graduate but have called the town of Decatur home for a little over 5 years now. My husband, Robert, is a newspaper sports editor so that affords us the opportunity to watch a variety of sporting events which is one of my hobbies. We have two boys, Drew and Brad, aged 11 and 6. In my spare time, I enjoy weight lifting, reading and creating a variety of paper crafts. |
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Tiffany Smith - Office Manager/Marketing Director
Originally from a small town in Louisiana, I began calling Texas home in 1994. I moved to the Metroplex and earned my degree in Journalism with a concentration in Advertising at The University of North Texas. I love to remodel homes. The first was a 1970's house from floor to ceiling. With a lot of TLC, I was able to bring it up to date and sell it within a year. I was sure I would never attempt such a large project again. I recently purchased my second home and have started the process again!
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In loan terminology a "balloon" is the unpaid loan balance that must be paid in full on a specified due date. Federal savings and loan associations are permitted to make balloon mortgages with as little as five percent down and monthly payments that are smaller than the amount needed to fully amortize the debt. On the due date, which may be only a few years after the loan was made, the balance must be paid off or the loan must be renegotiated. Balloon borrowers must be cautious and plan carefully to avoid overlooking balloon payment obligations. It is easy to be lulled into complacency by the easy monthly payment terms.
Today's complex economics have produced a wide variety of options for potential borrowers, who are often surprised by how much house they can afford to buy. Loan approval is ultimately in the lender's hands, but your real estate agent can help you to determine your real buying power.
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Monticello, begun in 1769, was later enlarged in keeping with its classical forms. |
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