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Expansive, Master Planned Castle Hills Community! Castle Hills, Lewisville, TX 75056

10-07-11

Karen Richards

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Office: (972) 265-4378

Mobile: (214) 403-0207

Expansive, Master Planned Castle Hills Community! Castle Hills, Lewisville, TX 75056

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Named the 2011 Community of the Year by the Dallas Home Builders Association, Castle Hills is a stunningly planned community in North Dallas. Castle Hills is 2,500 acre planned neighborhood with parks, lakes, hike and bike trails, community centers, pools, basketball and tennis courts, fitness rooms, ball fields, and The Village Shops at Castle Hills.

Castle Hills offers residents a range of recently built homes and new construction. Castle Hills offers finished, model homes available to view daily by American Legend, Belclaire Homes, David Weekly Homes, and Mercedes Homes. Castle Hills also offers residents the chance to build and create their perfect dream home. In Enchanted Hill, a private, guarded neighborhood within Castle Hills, custom homes are available with views of the lakes and golf fairways.

Castle Hills

Can you believe Castle Hills offers its residents 5 community pools?! You’ll never have to worry about the crowds when you’re trying to beat the heat in Castle Hills! Castle Hills also has 20 parks and a community center with YMCA summer day camp, workout room, party room, ping pong tables, and homework area.

Castle Hills also offers residents The Village Shops where neighbors can get a bite to eat, get their nails done, and pick up dry cleaning! Castle Hills also offers many holiday events. This month Castle Hills is offering a “Creepy Critters” show, Haunted House, and Fall Festival! The fun never ends when you live in Castle Hills!

If you would like any more information on Castle Hills, contact Karen Richards at 972-265-4378.

Information about Castle Hills is presented by www.FindMyNewHomeInTexas.com.

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New Home Builder Construction Finder for Castle Hills, Texas

01-18-11

Bruce Lynn

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Office: (972) 350-5000

Mobile: (214) 675-6992
Secondary: (800) 385-9355

If you are looking for new residential construction in Castle Hills, TX and the DFW Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex area, you've come to the right place. Please be advised new construction has slowed significantly in the past couple of years. There are often very few spec homes built by builders, so often you will need to start the process from the ground up. Many areas like Addison, Coppell, and Plano have very few new residential developments due to space constraints.

Lots of people like to shop for new homes on their own. My advice is to STOP, call Bruce first at 214-675-6992 and bring me with you on the VERY 1st visit to the builder. You will save time, money, and often lots and lots of headaches. For us to be able to best assist you, most builders require that you bring us with you on the first visit. You will find at the bottom of this page many reasons to use a realtor in your NEW home purchase. Please review them before you even get in the car and start a fun day of looking and shopping for a new home. Building a new home can be a lot of fun and very exciting, but it can also be very painful and full of frustrations when things don't go right. Rarely is the new home purchase process a walk in the park. In my experience there is often a high degree of dissatisfaction with the builder when a Realtor was not involved. Don't you want FREE* advice, representation, and someone in your corner fighting for you? Remember the builders reps work for the BUILDER, not for you. Of course they will be nice and friendly, but they are working against you, not for you, just like the salesperson the last time you bought a car. If you just can't resist the urge to stop and look, be sure to fill out the registration card with the builder with our name on it. Tell them you are already working with us, so there is no confusion. Please please please let us review the contract BEFORE you sign it. There never should be a rush to sign.

Check back each month for our latest finds. If what you need isn't listed here, send me an email at rb@teamlynn.com or call me at 214-675-6992 and we will set up a search specifically to meet your needs. That way you can beat other buyers to the best properties. If you or anyone you know is selling or buying real estate in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, please feel free to pass along this link or have them contact me directly.

***NEW HOME***

***BUYER BEWARE***

If you are considering building or buying a new home you need someone in your corner to protect your interests. A home purchase is the largest investment most people make in their lifetime and you have the chance to be represented for FREE and at no cost to you. There are people who have successful experiences working with both custom home and tract builders. However, I also hear lots of complaints from dissatisfied buyers who were not familiar with the process, the contracts, and the shortcuts many builders take to improve their profits or what do when things go wrong. I've seen builders sell the wrong lot, the same lot to two different people, sell the wrong elevation, put on the wrong brick, install defective floors, install defective roofs, install defective granite countertops, install AC/Heat units incorrectly, not put in insulation, install no outside water faucets, forget to install telephone, cable, and security wiring, and many other bad situations. What will you do if this happens to you? Will you even notice? Who's looking out for your interests? You see the builder's reps are normally nice, friendly and helpful, but they are not looking out for your interests. Just like the car salesperson, they are representing the builder's interests and profits. The good news is that you can have someone in your corner fighting for you and protecting your interests ever step of the way. Call Bruce at 214-675-6992 or 800-385-9355 before you even visit the builder's models for the first time. Don't buy a new home without representation:

The builder's reps are expert negotiators. Are you? How many homes have you purchased this year or this lifetime? We have assisted hundreds of buyers and have a fiduciary duty to protect your interest.
Some people think it costs more to use a Realtor, but in fact I regularly save my clients money versus them going directly to the builder. We bring multiple clients to the builders and they know that. They want our volume. You're only buying one home, but in some cases they even pay us bonuses to bring multiple customers to them. Be sure to ask me if you are eligible for a builder rebate. Most builders want you to have representation and have a separate marketing budget to pay our fees. In any case it won't cost you more.
Most builders require us to be with you at your initial visit. This is always a good idea. We'll help you find the right builder who offers the best value and the right neighborhood. If you have already visited the builder or a model home please call me immediately and before you sign anything. Don't risk a nightmare!
We'll also advise you on when to get inspections and how often. Believe me when I tell you the city building inspector is NOT ENOUGH. You'll likely never see them because they're in and out of your home in 5-10mins each time they visit. They won't give you a written report and they certainly don't answer to you. We recommend professional licensed inspectors who will work for you to get the best quality home possible.
Many builders don't accurately inform you about property taxes. Get the latest and accurate information on taxes before you buy. I hear over and over horror stories that builders are not collecting enough taxes at closing and sticking it to buyers a year later with $3000, $4000, or higher tax bills that were unplanned. Go at it alone and don't be surprised if your payments go up hundreds of dollars after your first year.
If you hear a builder say we will sell for X and we know it will appraise for X+Y, and therefore you walk in with built in EQUITY. Don't walk, but RUN out of that office. This is a common line used among many to entice you to buy.

Call Bruce today at 214-675-6992 and we'll get you started on the right path to home ownership.

More Resources:

JD Power Satisfaction Survey
Texas Residential Construction Commission
D Magazine Best Builders List
Certified Master Builder

What we do for you:

Listen to your needs and assist you match the best neighborhood, builder, and value for your money.
Analyze designs to get you the best value and fit for your family's needs.
Analyze lot locations, lot layout, elevations, utility easements, traffic patterns, and other possible future impacts on value.
Meet you at the design center and assist you pick the best value options.
Review builder's contracts with you before signing.
Review financing options to get you the best interest rates and lowest closing costs.
Meet you at the design center and assist you pick the best value options.
Attend redline plan review meetings with you.
Recommend licensed inspectors, timelines, and review their findings with you.
Negotiate inspector recommendations with you and the builder.
Do final walk-through with buyer; recommend mechanical inspection firms.
Attend closing with you for review of closing statements and financing contingencies.

Check out these DFW Area Builders:

Out of Business Builders:

Choice
Goff
Kimball Hill
Pasquinelli Homes
Sotherby
Woodhaven

New Homes in Other North Texas Cities:

Disclaimer:

*We represent you when you sign our standard buyer's representation agreement and require the builder to pay us to represent you.

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Castle Hills Bargain Homes, Foreclosures, REOs, Short Sales and More

11-09-10

Bruce Lynn

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Office: (972) 350-5000

Mobile: (214) 675-6992
Secondary: (800) 385-9355

CASTLE HILLS in CARROLLTON and LEWISVILLE, TX We specialize in locating BARGAIN homes and will fight for our buyers to get the lowest prices possible. Here you will find the lowest priced homes on the market including bank owned homes, foreclosures, HUD homes, REOs, short sales, and more. Many agents just want to work a deal for you (or for them), but I like to be in your corner to get you the absolute lowest price possible. We're always looking out for your best interests when buying a home by recommending not only the lowest cost service providers, but also the ones that offer the best value. Most agents I meet don't like to work foreclosure and short sale properties due to the extra work involved and often at a reduced commission for them. We work to get you the the best properties at the lowest price and want your long term business and referrals of friends and family when we finish. We service not only Castle Hills and can assist you anywhere in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area. Please give Bruce a call at 214-675-6992 or drop me an email at rb@teamlynn.com if you don’t see what you need here. We can walk you through the entire process step by step. You always want an experienced realtor to help you with these transactions. This service is typically FREE for buyers, as it is normal for the banks or owners to pay our fees EVEN while we represent ONLY your interests. We’ll save you lots and lots of time versus calling each number and setting up individual appointments at each home. We will also SAVE you lots of $$$. We can show you homes listed by any real estate company. Check out the lowest priced homes currently available below.

Here are the best tips to secure the best priced home:

1. Pick the ugliest home you can stand to buy and fix. I know this sounds crazy, but yards are easy and cheap to mow. Paint and carpet is easy to fix. Wallpaper is not all that hard to remove. Most buyers are extremely picky these days and I have no problem with that, but being picky will cost you money. If you want the very best of the best deals, buy good bones, but ugly finishes and make minor repairs and fixes to your new home.

2. Buy the smallest/least expensive home in a bigger/more expensive neighborhood. I know this is Texas, but bigger is not always better. Do your best to buy the smallest house on the block whenever possible.

3. Get preapproved for a loan before you ever look at properties. Start early on the application process. Have your preapproval letter in hand when you make an offer. This makes for stronger offers. Know exactly what your payment will be, what the taxes will be and have an estimate of insurance costs.

4. Be patient… I have always found during negotiations that the most patient party gets the best deal. Take time to respond, talk it over, but don't over analyze. I've had seller's give in to lower prices, just by being a little slow in responses.

5. No Property is Perfect….just do your best to get as close to your major wants/needs but understand there will likely be some features which are not ideal. This is normal.

6. Appliances...We find that about 50% of the homes will include a refrigerator and about 25% of the homes will also include a washer and dryer. If your home does not come with appliances, just let me know and we may be able to provide you with a discount coupon to buy your own.

7. Utilities.... Follow this link for utility connection information. In most cases you will be responsible for all utilities including electric, gas, water, cable, and security if you want or need these services.

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Homes for Lease in Castle Hills (Lewisville and Carrollton) Texas

10-05-10

Bruce Lynn

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Office: (972) 350-5000

Mobile: (214) 675-6992
Secondary: (800) 385-9355

If you are thinking about leasing or renting a home in the Castle Hills area, you’ve come to the right place. Castle Hills is one of the largest master planned communities in the Carrollton and Lewisville area. Here you can search for all homes currently available for lease. We lease and rent homes anywhere in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, please give Bruce a call at 214-675-6992 or drop me an email at rb@teamlynn.com if you don’t see what you need here. We can walk you through the entire process step by step. You always want an experienced realtor to help you with these transactions. This service is typically FREE for tenants, as it is normal for the landlords to pay our fees. We’ll save you lots and lots of time versus calling each number and setting up individual appointments at each home. We can show you homes listed by any real estate company.

Here are the best tips to secure the best lease home:

1. Never-Never-Never-EVER Rent to Own or Lease to Own. I’ve never seen one circumstance where this was a good situation for the tenant or potential buyer. In fact it is just the opposite. We very often get questions from people who have tried this venture only to see them loose huge deposits and get into horrible situations. If you want to rent then RENT, if you want to buy, then BUY, but don’t ever mix the two up.

2. Understand most landlords are ready to rent NOW. The best time to look is about 30 days before you want to move. If you need to give 60 days notice at your current place, you will likely need to give notice first, and then find a new home. Rare is it that I see landlords willing to wait 60 or more days for you to move.

3. Fill out the application before you even look at homes. It takes time to fill it out. You need to fill it out completely with dates, phone numbers, emails, etc of current and previous work histories and residences. If you want to get approved, don’t make the landlord do the work for you. Most won’t. If you can provide even more documentation than what they ask, the better. Give them copies of your DL and your pay stubs to prove up your income and identity. Don’t make them ask. Fill out one application for each adult, even if you are married. Download the lease application HERE.

4. Have your application fees…normally about $30-35/adult, your deposit…normally 1 month’s rent, and your first month’s rent ready when you start to look. The best places rent very very quickly, so when you find the place you want, you need to act quickly. Having your application filled out, your app fees, deposit, and first month’s rent ready when you find the right home is critical.

5. Pets….just let us know if you have pets. We now find that only about ½ the landlords will allow pets, so we need to know this up front so we can find homes that will allow pets. There is a separate application you will need to fill out for your pets and you can download the Pet Application HERE. Take pictures of your pets and include them with your application.

6. Appliances...We find that about 50% of the homes will include a refrigerator and about 25% of the homes for lease will also include a washer and dryer. If your home does not come with appliances, just let me know and we may be able to provide you with a discount coupon to buy your own.

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Open House In Castle Hills May 10th 2 to 4 pm!

05-07-09

Cindy Roeschen

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Mobile: (214) 682-4259

Open House 2-4pm Beautiful Custom Darling Home in Castle Hills. Sunday May 10th

Location: Castle Hills

From the moment you drive up, you will feel right at home in this one of a kind Darling Home. Enter into a grand foyer with iron baluster and chandelier. Hardwoods continue into the formal dining. Kitchen has beautiful stained cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, huge walk-in pantry and large island. Kitchen and Breakfast room open to large family room with built-ins for your entertainment needs and gas fire. Master suite offer a jetted tub, large walk-in closet, separate vanities and shower, bedroom has bay window looking out to oversized backyard. Rear patio plumbed for gas grill. Rear entry garage with 10x10 storage area and workbench. Master and 2nd bedroom located downstairs, and 2 additional bedrooms up. Also upstairs is a full bath gameroom, computer niche and 2 large attic storage entries. Additional features include radiant barrier in the attic, custom re-enforced foundation, double pane low “E” windows, pre-wired for surround sound and additional lighting in kitchen. Too many more extra’s to list… pack your bags, you will want to call this home!

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