Burleson, TX

Neighborhood Spotlight: West Bend South Burleson, TX

Today I wanted to focus on West Bend South in Burleson, TX. West Bend South in Burleson is located near great schools, shopping and dining. The neighborhood has easy access to I35W and Downtown Fort Worth. It has a great country feel with all of the amenities of city life. West Bend South has many existing homes for sale as well as new construction. There are two main builders in West Bend South. D R Horton builds homes from the low $130s to the low $180s. Lennar builds homes in the neighborhood from $149,900 to $205,990. Both are great homes for first time buyers and move up buyers. The neighborhood has a homeowners association with affordable dues that keeps the neighborhood looking great. There is also a community park and walking trails as well as greenbelts through out. Click here to search for homes in West Bend South.

West Bend south is located in the Burleson Independent School district. The following schools serve the neighborhood:

Frazier Elementary

Hughes Middle School

Burleson High School

Directions to West Bend South in Burleson, TX

From I35 south, exit Alsbury. Go west on Alsbury to Morgan and turn right on Pebble Creek.

For more information on West Bend South, please give me a call at 817-637-2249 or email me at derektaylor@kw.com.

Burleson Homes for Sale Report for September 2009

As September draws to an end, it's a good time to reflect on what unique properties are for sale in Burleson, TX.

There are many homes for sale in Burleson, TX. At the top end of the spectrum, the beautiful antebellum mansion located not far off Renfro has been reduced drastically from 4.9 million dollars to an affordable 2.9 million dollars. For this you get (hold on to your hats) 12,000 square feet, six bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, for living areas, five fireplaces, 17.5 acres, your own helicopter pad, a three level indoor elevator, a private guest house, an in ground gunite pool and much more. This home is stunning and right now is used for private group meetings and weddings. As with all Burleson homes for sale, you get a great location only minutes from all of the amenities of Downtown Fort Worth.

If that is a little more that you had budgeted for, the next beautiful home for sale in Burleson, Texas may peak your interest. This home is located in the exclusive Tantarra gated community. This property is a 3867 square foot custom home built on 2.483 acres. This beauty has all of the extras you would expect in a custom home including granite counter tops, a sprinkler system, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, huge master bath with walk in shower and garden tub and more. There is also a huge game room with a floor to ceiling river rock fireplace, wet bar and beamed ceilings. This is a must see for only $470,000. There are many homes for sale in Burleson, Texas like this one. Call me if you would like to get a personal tour.

For the rest of us working folks, there are plenty of very affordable homes for sale in Burleson, Texas. The least expensive is a nice three bedroom one bathroom traditional home located in the established Montclair Addition. This home is a foreclosure and priced very affordably at $47,500. Don't forget to check out the new Lennar homes in West Bend South, they are selling out of their spec home inventory in Burleson and great prices, and covering your closing costs for you. The homes in this neighborhood start in the 120,000 range and are brand new!

If you are looking at homes for sale in Burleson Texas, don't hesitate to pick up the phone and give me a call. I am available for showings and to help you find the best home for you and your family.

August 2009 recap of the Real Estate market in Burleson, TX

Last month in Burleson, TX was exciting in the homes for sale business. This is your monthly report for August 2009. I pulled these statistics off of the North Texas Real Estate Information System and the information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What homes sold in Burleson TX?

All we as buyers, sellers and agents really care about when it comes down to it is what homes actually sold. Here is a break down of actual sales for Burleson, TX.

• 45 homes sold in Burleson. Of those 45, the average house was a three bedroom, two bath home. The average square footage was 2014 and the average sold price was $136,196 with a list price of $138,568. The average house was on the market for 79 days.

What homes were for sale in Burleson, TX?

• Active listings in Burleson TX toatled 361 homes. The average home was a three bedroom, two bathroom with 2422 square feet. The average list price was $219,067 and was on the market for 104 days. Keep in mind that one of the houses was a beautiful antibellum mansion listing for 3.9 million dollars.

What about pending homes for sale in Burleson?

• There were 37 properties pending during August. Of these the average was 1868 square foot three bedroom two bath home. The average list price for pending homes was $119,144.

What about the first time homebuyer tax credit?

• Home sales continue to be driven by the tax credit. It is available for any person who has not owned a home in three years. The credit is up to $8000 and is a true tax credit, not a deduction. Based upon the average sales price of homes in Burleson, TX, most buyers would qualify for the full amount. There is a way to use the money for closing costs at closing. Please contact me for more information on this program.
• This tax credit is set to expire on November 30th, so if you are interested in buying a new home in Burleson, now is the time to do it. All sales must close before the end of November to qualify!

For more information on any of the articles here, please visit my website at www.SeeASoldSign.com or email me at derektaylor@kw.com. My direct line is 817-637-2249.

Who is excited about the season starting tomorrow? I really was never into NASCAR until a few years ago. I have never been to a race and I am 30 minutes from Texas Motor Speedway. I think I like the history of the sport more than the races themselves. It amazes me what it takes for a person to get to that level of racing. What pressure that is on someone and can they handle it?

I really don't have a favorite driver. I am always for the underdog. Last year that was Dale, Jr. I find myself now hoping that he has a championship year to make up for last year.

Well, I will be working tomorrow but I will record the race and watch the highlights later.

When you hear hear the words, "Short Sale", what comes to mind? I have found that most realtors don't even want to think about a short sale. Personally, I welcome the challenge. Each short sale is different of course. Every mortgage company is different and each person from the mortgage company is different.

It's unfortunate that most people that work in the loss mitigation department feel like the realtors are annoying them by calling them on a daily basis. What they can't seem to grasp is that if we could just get one phone call...like, yes Ms. Shamburger, we got your fax. Just acknowledge the fact you got it. Also, it cracks me up that they can't give out a phone number or an email address. It is like a top secret place, that no one can penetrate.

Ultimately, everyone is after the same thing...the buyer's want the house, the seller's want the house sold, the realtors want their clients to be happy, and the mortgage company would rather have a short sale than a foreclosure. However, until you the realtor gets the approval on the contract, it's like you are fighting a losing battle.

I always feel so bad when I don't have any information for the other parties involved. I guess most people don't understand that you have to have a lot of patience when dealing with a short sale. It could take up to 90 days just to get the contract looked at. There are so many short sales now, that most mortgage companies don't have enough employees to handle all the paperwork.

If the buyer can be patient, along with their realtor...they are usually getting a very good deal on the property. Once the mortgage company's board approves the contract the process speeds up considerably. It's just that first little part.

Let me know what you think about short sales and how you handle them. I would love to hear it.