About Kaufman County, TX

Country Homes in Kaufman TX are a special breed of home. Room for Living and room for all the people , animals and toys you hold near and dear..from horses to ATVs..Life with acreage is always more fun!!

Let Avery Realty Group/Avery Properties show you how to save money while achieving your dream of property and acreage in the country! We look forward to working with you and making dreams a reality!

East of Dallas are many great communities; Garland, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Heath, Rockwall and the one we will talk about today is Forney!

Forney is made up mainly of single family homes, set mostly between I20 and HWY80 it is a direct route into Dallas and Shreveport, for those quick weekend getaways! Forney has a great mixture of HOA homes, 1 acre lots and country living. Some of the communities most sought after in the area are:

Devonshire

Grayhawk

Travis Ranch

Windmill Farms

Heartland

McKellar Home Place

Trails of Chestnut Meadow

Fox Hollow

Lone Star Estates

Grandview Estates

Fireside Estates

Shamrock Ridge

Winners Circle

And many many others….for the first time home buyer, the investor, the moving up to the next home buyer and the downsizer, with all of the available homes in Forney there is something for everyone.

Currently Forney is made up of around 12,000 households and a population of approximately 35,000. (data taken from Forney Texas EDC as of Dec 2, 2011) It is a place made up of the Community Park and weekend Softball, baseball, football and soccer games, the quick pick up volleyball game or basketball game or just a run through the splash pad for the young at heart. There are shopping venues for home improvement, daily necessities, groceries and clothing as well as specialty shops that are unique to Forney and highlight the small business heart of small town America! Restaurants, coffee and donut shops as well as a Starplex Cinema help make Forney home.

Community involvement is everywhere…...from school fundraisers, such as Donkey Basketball, to city and business sponsored events such as Forney hometown Christmas truly make Forney an incredible place to live and do business.

If you're looking to purchase NEW Homes in Forney Texas then look no further than Horizon Homes. Horizon Homes in Forney Texas offers a great value and a fantastic product. This past weekend I sold a first-time buyer one of Horizon's inventory homes located in the Travis Ranch Community, and she was able to purchase a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with study and covered patio for $159,900 with $0 Down and only $1000 earnest money. Take a look at this Beauty!

Buyers looking to Purchase a Brand New Home in Forney Texas with $0 Down, have several Programs that they may qualify for. The first is the USDA Direct Home Loan, the second is the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and the final one is the Bond Program.

If you are a Returning Service Member looking to move to Kaufman County, we have homes and loans for you! Search for your Kaufman County home through the MLS right on our website.

Carl Thomas and Associates Real Estate in Kaufman, Texas, is a one-stop shop for all of your real estate needs. Whether you are looking to build on your own land, purchase a new home or are searching for investment properties, in Kaufman County, we are here to assist you with all of your real estate needs.

Some of the loans that are available for Returning Service Members moving to Kaufman County include:

• Texas Veteran's Land Board (manufactured & modualr homes may qualify). View requirements here.
• USDA Direct Home Loans - qualifies for $0 down $0 Closing Cost., current loan limit is $139,800. The majority of Kaufman County qualifies under USDA Property Eligibility list.
• FHA 203K -Rehab Loan (for properties for sale in Kaufman County that need repairs and rehabilitation)
• Veteran's Affairs Home Loan Programs - loan limit is $417,000 for Texas.
• Seller Financing (in certain situations)
• Lease Homes ready for immediate move-in. Click to view Kaufman County Homes for Lease

Carl Thomas and Associates would like to take the Opportunity to Welcome Home all of our Returning Service Members and to give a heartfelt THANK YOU! for risking your lives, leaving your families and protecting our Country!!

Please contact us for all of your Real Estate needs. We are here to serve you and look forward to working with you.

Shamrock Ridge Estates is a community in Forney that is an outstanding community located just south of Forney. The location of the community is excellent with easy access to many great conveniences such as shopping meccas. The community features 400 custom built homes on beautiful terrain.

The area offers many exquisite custom built homes on one acre or more of property in many different styles. Most of the homes have three car garages, with a beautiful drive up appeal, definitely something that makes coming home pleasant. The homes feature many modern day amenities with plenty of upgrades such as built in desks, large windows, and wonderful floor plans.

Shamrock Ridge is a community that is rich in community involvement. The schools for those with young children are considered to be good and as for a community to raise the children, Shamrock Ridge is exceptional. There are all generations in the neighborhood from families with children to professionals to retired couples and seniors.

For home buyers that are looking for a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle in a wonderful atmosphere, Shamrock Estates is definitely worth looking into.

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