Haslet, TX

House Buying Fever

You may have House Buying Fever if:

You get excited driving through neighborhoods of pretty homes.

You make lists of ’must haves.’ A big backyard, kitchen island, tile, deep front porch….

You doodle home plans on napkins at lunch.

You dream of being able to paint, change, and decorate without a landlord’s approval.

You resent writing the rent check every month. You want to invest in your own property and future.

You know you have it bad when you dream of mowing the lawn—your own lawn— on a hot summer’s day.

Yep, you’ve got house buying fever. The cure, of course, is to find and purchase a beautiful home of your own. Your first home, perhaps...or maybe you’ve outgrown the house you currently own and are giving thought to buying a more spacious home, maybe with more land. Maybe it’s time to downsize and simplify?

A couple of things to consider…

1. Staying Power Will you be in the new place for the next four or five years? It doesn’t make sense financially to buy if you are only going to be there a couple of years. Too many costs involved in buying and selling a home. In a raging market, it might work. In a slow market, no way.

2. Are you ready to own? When you rent and something breaks in the house, you pick up the phone and call the landlord. When you own, you are responsible for all the maintenance, upkeep, and repairs. Yes, it is often a joy to take care of your own place, but it can be an expensive hassle, too.

The next article in the Home Buying Fever series: Tidy Up Your Credit--check back tomorrow!

If you have House Buying Fever in Haslet, Keller, Trophy Club, or For Worth, give me a call. I’ll help you find a lovely cure!

Deb McNeill 817-798-2420

Sendera Ranch Open House

Sendera Ranch Open House this Saturday 12-3

Actually, that should read Sendera Ranch Open Houses…yep, plural.

Join us tomorrow for an open house ‘fiesta!' We will be hosting five new construction homes. Come by 1617 Enchanted Sky, Haslet, and get a list of the other homes we have open for viewing.

You’ll be GLAD you did. These Sendera Ranch open houses are lovely…carpet, neutral paint, handsome tilework, and some even have granite countertops…and great layouts and square footages. Whether you are looking to downsize or if you are looking for a great place for kids and pets, look no further…these Sendera Ranch Open Houses are just what you need.

We have some special incentives just for buyers this weekend! Come find out how much you can save by talking to me!

From I-35W, take Westport Pkwy west, just over the RR tracks turn left (south). At the traffic signal turn right (Sendera Ranch)(west). At the next traffic signal (Diamondback), turn right (north)…follow the red signs and blue balloons. We look forward to meeting you!

If you get lost or need additional information, please give me a call, 817-798-2420.

244 Lexington Circle, Haslet, Texas

If you're searching for a home on 1 acre with a large workshop, look no further than 244 Lexington Circle in Haslet, Texas! Priced at $149,900, this is a wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a spacious living area featuring a wood burning stove, a kitchen with breakfast bar and built-in appliances, and covered front and rear porches. One of the main highlights of the home is the new 30 x 40 workshop that has electric and a hookup for water. Please call or email me for details on 244 Lexington Circle or other homes available for sale in the Haslet, Texas area.

Megan Phelps
RE/MAX Heritage
817-999-2211
soldbyphelps@aol.com
www.soldbyphelps.com

If you're searching for a home on 1 acre with a large workshop, look no further than 244 Lexington Circle in Haslet, Texas! Priced at $149,900, this is a wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a spacious living area featuring a wood burning stove, a kitchen with breakfast bar and built-in appliances, and covered front and rear porches. One of the main highlights of the home is the new 30 x 40 workshop that has electric and a hookup for water. Please call or email me for details on 244 Lexington Circle or other homes available for sale in the Haslet, Texas area.

Megan Phelps
RE/MAX Heritage
817-999-2211
soldbyphelps@aol.com
www.soldbyphelps.com

Real Estate Market Report - 2008/2009/2010 Comparisons for Fort Worth, TX Zip Code - 76052

An ActiveRain networking friend of mine is a real estate broker in Loudoun County Virginia (bet you AR junkies can guess who I'm referring to - duh!) and she recently did a Market Report that focused more on volume than prices. I thought this report was particularly instructive of and insightful about how the current real estate market has taken shape. Please check out the following stats and see if you think so too!

FYI: This zip code/neighborhood is Northwest of Fort Worth in Haslet/NW Fort Worth. Easily accessible via 287 North.

2008 SOLD - 413 properties SOLD

• Low price - $16,200
• High price - $692,000
• Average price - $188,241

2009 SOLD - 321 properties SOLD

• Low price - $25,000
• High price - $485,000
• Average price - $190,824

2010 SOLD - 383 properties SOLD

• Low price - $ 29,600
• High price - $ 467,500
• Average price - $181,320

OBTW: I went back 1 year from yesterday (9/24/10) for 2010 figures, one year before that for 2009, and so on.