Troy George (817-410-8769) Colleyville/Southlake Real Estate Broker

Argyle Horse Property at 920 E Hickory Hill Rd Argyle, TX 76226 on 16.35 acres with an Agricultural Exemption listed by Troy George and Lucy Noonan of The George & Noonan Real Estate Group.

Amazing horse property at an incredible price! Secluded gated estate situated on 16+ acres with stocked pond. Custom built with tons of amenities including gourmet kitchen, free standing double staircase, custom cabinetry & incredible views throughout! 5 stall barn, with 20' covered porches on each side, riding arena, loafing shed & deep water well. Heated diving pool & spa with approx 1000 sqft outdoor living area. Exemplary Argyle ISD. This is the prettiest and most functional Argyle horse property!

Call us for more details at 817-308-4170 (Troy) or 817-913-3611 (Lucy) on this incredible Argyle Horse Property.

The title of this blog is the advice given in a book of financial wisdom, The Richest Man in Babylon, written by George S. Clason in 1930. The book has become a classic having sold over 2 million copies in 26 languages. The advice is just as important today as it was when written almost a century ago. And, it is comforting to know we still realize how important homeownership is.

Two different surveys released last week show that homeownership is still part of the American Dream.

Trulia's American Dream Survey

The survey looked at how Americans feel about homeownership. They found:

• 70% of Americans still view homeownership as being part of their American Dream.
• 78% say their homes are the best investment they ever made.
• 88% of 18-34 year old renters aspire to be homeowners.

The report went on to say:

"Contrary to popular belief, the American Dream of homeownership has not turned into an American nightmare. In fact, we're seeing a national resurgence of buyer and seller activity on Trulia.com," said Pete Flint, CEO of Trulia.

"During the housing bubble, the American Dream of homeownership was beyond reach for many young adults. Stuck with student loans and entry-level jobs, many had resigned themselves to being lifelong renters. But the tide is changing - Millennials are now today's most serious homebuyers," says Tara-Nicholle Nelson, Consumer Educator for Trulia.

First-Time Homebuyers Survey

This report concentrated on what first home buyers experienced in the purchase process. It was somewhat surprising to find that:

• 67% said the market allowed them to buy a home sooner than expected
• 50% said they found a home in a more desirable neighborhood than expected
• 61% were able to get the home at a better price than expected
• 40% got more space than expected
• 43% locked in a lower interest rate than expected

It seems that the American public, even young adults still believe that owning your own home makes sense. And, it seems that those who have most recently purchased were pleasantly surprised with the results.

Bottom Line

It appears that the majority of the country thinks you would be doing the smart thing if you considered purchasing a home for you and your family. Talk to us today about graduating to homeownership!

Here are some affordable first homes in Northeast Tarrant County.

Courtesy of KCMblog.com

Heritage Oaks in Colleyville, TX is a community being built by K. Hovnanian Homes, located near Glade Rd and Hwy 121. This neighborhood will feature about 100 luxury homes and zero lot townhomes with lots ranging from 40' to 50' wide.

The Heritage Oaks community is served by the award winning Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and is conveniently located to several shopping centers, restaurants, and local shops.

This gated neighborhood features villa homes from 2000 - 3200 square feet starting in the $340's into the mid $400's and will include walking trails throughout the community and two ponds with fountains.

Colleyville was recently ranked as the 3rd best suburb in Dallas-Fort Worth by D Magazine!

Map of Heritage Oaks in Colleyville, TX

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Heritage Oaks homes for sale in Colleyville, TX range from townhomes in the low $300's to villa homes on nice lots for the mid $400's.

Call us at 817-410-8769 for more information on homes for sale in Heritage Oaks or to view any homes currently on the market.

The Stone Lakes Addition in Southlake, TX is a beautiful community consisting of 331 homes, located off Southlake Blvd (FM 1709).

Amenities in the picturesque neighborhood of Stone Lakes are many as you will enjoy taking the family swimming in the community pool, playing with your frineds on the basketball court, play tennis with the neighbors, take the kids to the private community playground, and jog around the 10 acre Stone Lake with catch-and-release fishing.

The lake in Stone Lakes definitely sets it apart from others in Southlake!

The Stone Lakes Addition is a friendly community with a welcoming committee, block captains, and street representatives to welcome new residents into the neighborhood. There is also a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Homes for sale in Stone Lakes Addition of Southlake, TX range from 3000 - 5000 square feet and there are usually 3-6 homes for sale at all times. There were 26 Stone Lakes homes sold in 2010.

2010 was a GREAT year in rela estate. While you may here of slow markets on a national level, the Northeast Tarrant County real estate market update shows increased growth in 2010!

Here are some the highlights:

• Colleyville homes sold increased 5% with a total of 303 homes sold in 2010
• Grapevine sales increased 9% with 421 Grapevine homes sold in 2010
• Southlake experienced a 4% increase in homes sold, a 2% increase in average sales price, and a whopping 10% decrease in average days on market!
• Westlake & Trophy Club increased sales by 23%

The Northeast Tarrant County real estate market update shows that throughout the DFW Metroplex, the luxury market and urban markets saw incredible growth in 2010. The luxury markets of Dallas Preston Hollow area had an increase in home sales of 30% and the Dallas Park Cities had a 29% increase in sales. The Fort Worth condo market in downtown experienced a 31% increase in 2010 over 2009.