Denton County Real Estate Advisor

Pricing

Asking Price: $179,000

Property Location

1518 Ginger Dr
Carrollton, Tx 75007
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking: 2

Year Built: 1984

Subdivision: Rosemeade

Lot Size: 64 x 120

Garage Size: 2

School District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch

Square Footage: 1944

Agent Name: Leigh Bates

Broker: Keller WIlliams Prestonwood

MLS #: 11054988

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Self Cleaning Oven

Cooktop Electric

Wine Rack

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Wet Bar

Security System

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Plantation Shutters

Wood Paneling

Decorative Lighting

Skylights

Window Coverings

Garden Tub

Walk-in Closets

Wood Burning Fireplace

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Built-in shelving in garage

Gutters

Sprinkler System

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VFLYER ID: 1835081

4128 Driscoll, The Colony TX 75056 only $139,000

2008-08-27T22:12:54Z

Beautifully updated home within walking distance of Lake Lewisville

Location: The Colony

Enter through new wooden front door and hardwood floors. Formal living and Dining have beautiful Travertine like 18 in. tile floors. Updated lighting and paint, 2 in. blinds throughout. New carpet in bedrooms including extra large master and lighting. Neutral paint, woodburning fireplace and central vacuum system. The garage has lots of extra storage including built-in wood cabinets. New roof in 2008.

Information

Contact Information

The Trinity Group

469-449-9373

Pricing

Asking Price: $139,000.00

Property Location

4128 Driscoll Drive
The Colony, Tx 75056
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking: 2

Year Built: 1985

Subdivision: Colony

Lot Size: 50 x 110

Garage Size: 2

School District: Lewisville

Square Footage: 1700

Agent Name: Leigh Bates

Broker: Keller Williams Prestonwood

MLS #: 11059150

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Central Vacuum

Self Clean Oven

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Security System

Vaulted Ceilings

Decorative Lighting

Sound System Wiring

High Speed Internet

Window Coverings

Built-Ins

Split Bedrooms

Walk-in Closets

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

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VFLYER ID: 1843484

Luxurious Villa Hames @ Wentworth Villas in Lewisville, from the low $200's

2008-08-27T22:08:57Z

North Lewisville's newest and most luxurious upscale villas NOW OPEN!

Located in a quiet residential area with convenient shopping and restaurants, minutes from I-35 and The Shops of Highland Village and minutes from Lake Lewisville. Wentworth Villas, a small quaint community features charming porches with stone and brick exteriors with low maintenance yards. Beautiful beveled glass 8' entry door with tiled entries and 8' doors down stairs. 42" raised panel cabinetry with moulding in kitchen with tiled backsplash, tile flooring and gas cook tops, hard surface countertops with undermount sink. SMART design flex plans to meet each person's needs such as media rooms, game rooms, extra bedrooms and baths. Luxurious master retreat tiled baths and soaker tubs with SMART design linen closets and large closet space for abundant storage. Interiors are finished with rounded sheetrock corners, mouldings throughout and satine nickel hardware and lighting fixtures which please those with discriminating tastes. (Abundant exterior and interior selections will be made by each buyer with our Designer at Beazer Homes Design Studio). Beautiful cedar fencing with metal posts, abundant landscaping makes every aspect of living in Wentworth Villas in north Lewisville a dream. Come to your dream, come home to Wentworth Villas.

For more information on how to call Wentworth Villa's home, please call me at (972) 824-2088.

posted by Leigh Bates

The Highland @ Trophy Club, starting in the $200's

2008-08-27T20:58:17Z

COMING SOON!

The Highlands at Trophy Club by Centex is part of a master-planned community located in southeast Denton County. This country club setting hosts a hometown community lifestyle with several planned public parks and amenities. The centerpiece of this oasis on the rolling hills-the world's only Ben Hogan-designed championship golf course.

Offering 60, 70 and 80-foot homesites, The Highlands has the perfect selection for the discriminating homebuyer.

The Highlands is also minutes away from the beautifully-designed, open-air Southlake Town Square. This unique shopping, dining and entertainment center features shops such as Banana Republic, Lucky Brand Jeans, J Crew and Williams-Sonoma. Eateries include Taco Diner, Blue Mesa Café, The Cheesecake Factory and much more.

The Highlands is well serviced by the Northwest ISD with 2 onsite elementary schools, a middle school and the new, 475,000 sq. ft. Byron Nelson High School, now under construction and set to open August 2009-

For more information on how you can call The Highlands home, contact us! 972.824.2088

Community Home Features:

Kitchen:

42" Upper Maple Cabinets with 4" Crown Moulding, per plan
Granite Countertops with Ceramic Tile Backsplash Installed on Diagonal, per plan
8" Deep Stainless Steel Undermount Double Bowl Sink with Chrome Faucet/Sprayer
Gas Cooktop with Hood Vented to Outside
Whirlpool Electric Built-In Oven/Microwave Combination in Black/Stainless Steel
Whirlpool Dishwasher in Black/Stainless Steel
Ceramic Tile Flooring in Kitchen, Breakfast, Pantry and Utility Room, per plan
Recessed Can Lighting, per plan
High Capacity Food Disposal
Convenient Ice Maker Hook-ups

Bathrooms:

Garden Tub with Ceramic Tile Surround in Master Bath
Oversized Separate Shower with Ceramic Tile Surround in Master Bath
His and Hers Cultured Marble Vanity Tops and Sinks in Master Bath
Steel Tubs with Ceramic Tile Surround in Secondary Full Baths
Cultured Marble Vanity Tops and Sinks in Secondary Full Baths
Chrome Fixtures, Ceramic Tile Flooring and Elongated Commodes in All Baths
Bath Cabinets will be the Same Style and Stain as Kitchen
Decorative Lighting Fixtures in Master and Powder Baths

Interior:

Rounded Sheetrock Corners, per plan
Metal Balusters with Scroll on Stairways
5-1/4" Crown Moulding in Entry and Dining, per plan
Gas Fireplace with Ceramic Tile Surrounds and Painted Mantel, per plan
Ceiling Fan with Light Kit in Family Room and Master Bedroom
Ceramic Tile Flooring in Foyer
Quality Carpet by Shaw Industries with 3/8" Rebond Carpet Pad
Art Niches with Wood Sills, per plan
Decorative 5-1/4" Base Boards Throughout Home
Full Security System with One Keypad at Garage Entry Door (Pre-wired for Additional Keypads)
4 Phone and 4 Cable Outlets (Locations Chosen by Buyer)
Motion Detector in Main Living Area
8' Two-Panel Arch Top Interior Doors on the First Floor, per plan
Chrome Interior Door Hardware
Medium Splatter Drag Finish on Walls and Ceilings
One Color Interior Paint throughout Home with Contrasting Trim

Exterior:

8' Six-Panel Front Door with Satin Nickel Handle Set
6' Stained Privacy Fence with Steel Posts and One 3' Walk Gate
Rear Covered Patio with Full Glass Patio Door, per plan
Full Gutters with Curb Drains, per plan
Fully Sodded Yards with Shrubs and Trees, per plan
Zoned Sprinkler System with Curb Drains
Low Maintenance, Insulated Metal Overhead Garage Door with Two Garage Door Remotes
Medium Splatter Drag Finish in Garage
GFI Weatherproof Outlets, Front and Rear Porches, per plan

Quality Construction:

Post Tension Slab on Grade Foundations
10 Year Limited Structural Warranty
2 Year Fit & Finish Warranty
30 Year Limited Warranty on Shingles
Pre-Plumbed for "Tubes in the Wall" Pest Defense System

Energy Efficient Features:

Lennox 14-SEER Gas Heater with Programmable Thermostat
50 Gallon Gas Water Heater, per plan (number varies)
Low E Windows with Divided Lite Pattern Throughout, per plan
R-13 Batt Insulation on Exterior and Garage to House Walls
R-22 Batt Insulation in Sloped Areas
R-30 Blown Insulation in Attic Areas

posted by Leigh Bates

Lantana Community Open House - This Saturday!

2008-08-22T22:00:41Z

Lantana Community Open House, this weekend!

Location: Magnolia

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Aug 23 from 2:00-4:00 PM It goes on the market this weekend! Beautifully landscaped! Immaculate home that you won't believe all the upgrades! Be the first to view this home, and put in your offer!Lantana, Magnolia Subdivision!

Information

Contact Information

The Trinity Group

214.682.4259

Pricing

Asking Price: $194,900.00

Property Location

341 Marshall Way
Lantana, Tx 76226
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Links

8618 Tyler

All About Lantana

541 Hunter

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking: 2

Year Built: 2005

Subdivision: Magnolia

Lot Size: 40 x 105

Garage Size: 19 x 19

School District: Denton ISD

Square Footage: 1714

Agent Name: Leigh Bates

Broker: Keller Williams Prestonwood

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Warmer Drawer for Oven

Self-Clean Oven

Breakfast Bar

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen Island

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Photo Gallery

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VFLYER ID: 1855721

1 year FREE from making mortgage payments??

2008-08-07T17:09:15Z

ok... so the old adage if it sounds too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true!

I sought out some information on a company today because I just can't seem to grasp the concept. With a background in Mortgage and Title - and now a Realtor - I thought I had a pretty good understanding?!?!

TUC, The United Cities Group, a Florida based company,has launched a new financial mechanism based on private currencies which are backed by the total net worth of their network.

So basically, they are helping homeowners who either are unable to catch up their mortgage or those who have ARMS that are about to adjust and they are unable to refinance the mortgage.

They are not under the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve, but are insured by the FDIC. For whatever that's worth right now??? So they offer one rate, claiming they are eliminating the middle man, and lending their own funds. This is all regardless of your credit history or qualification ability. They purchase your home for cash and quit-claim the deed back to you, for the first 12 months you make no payments and starting month 13 you start making payments at the rate assigned (currently 4.5%) amortized over 29 years vs. 30.

So what's the catch? I spoke with my attorney, he states that yes, basically any individual can hold a mortgage, ok knew that... but what other risks are involved?

If you have had any experience with this company, I would love your feedback!

Flower Mound getting a Riverwalk?

2008-07-29T22:34:56Z

Yes, It's true!

The River Walk at Central Park is planned as the Town of Flower Mound's 21st Century downtown, integrating commercial and residential uses within the development. The River Walk at Central Park is intended to capture the vitality, flexibility, convenience and charm carried through by traditional towns that were once common throughout America.

Commercial uses in the development will include medical, office, retail and dining. Many of the buildings will accommodate street-fronting shops and restaurants with offices and residences located on upper floors. Residential uses in the development will include a variety of living choices, including townhouse, apartment, condominium, lofts over retail and office, assisted living and senior living.

The River Walk Park will be a focal point for Flower Mound, its design will allow and encourage people to work and live in close proximity and provide a pedestrian oriented environment that is accented by a river walk park that traverses the entire development and will provide linkages to the existing Timber Trails Park and to other parts of the community through the Town's trail system, encouraging walking, jogging, and biking.

At the center of the development, Central Park, a crescent shaped public park, will become Flower Mound's Town Green and provide a gathering space for community events.

Planning and zoning commissioners unanimously voted to recommend approval of three items involving the River Walk to the town council. The commission approved an amendment to the land use plan to allow mixed-use development. It also approved a request to amend land development regulations by creating the Central Business District as a new zoning district, and it approved a rezoning request from Planned Development, Unit 2 to Central Business District.

Flower Mound Town Council could potentially be presented this for vote by August 18th. Stay tuned for further information!

posted by Leigh Bates

Flower Mound 2008 2nd Quarter Real Estate Market Report - Single Family Homes

2008-07-27T21:44:05Z

There are currently 429 single family homes for sale in Flower Mound.

Asking Price Range: $40,000 - $2,999,000
Average Asking Price: $483,860

Pending Sales: 113

Asking Price Range: $117,900 - $1,395,000
Average Asking Price $341,462

Sold Single Family Homes in Flower Mound from April 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008: 309

Average Days on Market: 54 days (0-331 days)
Average Sold Price: $295,709
Average Ask Price to List Price Ratio: Home sellers got an average of 97.7% of asking price for their Flower Mound Single Family Home.

Posted by Leigh Bates

Carrollton TX 2nd Quarter 2008 Real Estate Market Report - Single Family Homes

2008-07-27T21:25:00Z

Active Homes: 402

Asking Price Range: $68,000 - $1,295,000
Average Asking Price: $240,789

Pending Sales: 112

Asking Price Range: $60,000- $429,900
Average Asking Price $186,572

Sold Single Family Homes in Carrollton from April 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008: 365

Average Days on Market: 53 days (0-312 days)
Average Sold Price: $186,540
Average Ask Price to List Price Ratio: Home sellers got an average of 98% of asking price for their Carrollton Single Family Home.

For information specific to your Carrollton neighborhood, please visit www.dfwmarketsnapshot.com & register for your FREE Neighborhood Market Snapshot

posted by Leigh Bates

5828 Carroll, The Colony TX - Northpointe home with great potential

2008-07-25T21:48:20Z

New Price! Awesome Family Home in Popular Northpointe!

Location: Northpointe

Spacious 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located in sought after Northpointe Subdivision. Home is in walking distance to jogging trails and park. Extra long driveway, extra room in garage. Buyer to verify square footage.

Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Parking: 2

Year Built: 1990

Subdivision: Northpointe

Garage Size: 2

School District: Lewisville ISD

Square Footage: 2128

Agent Name: Nancy Shaw

Broker: Keller Williams Prestonwood

MLS #: 11018657

Information

Contact Information

The Trinity Group

469-449-9373

Pricing

Asking Price: $155,000.00

Property Location

5828 Carroll Dr
The Colony, Tx 75056
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Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

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VFLYER ID: 1708825

3220 Kent, Flower Mound, TX 75022 $375,000

2008-07-25T20:29:40Z

This home truly has it all!

Location: Lake Forest

This home truly has it all! Grand entrance through leaded glass door to soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, custom paint, textured walls, new frieze carpet, new bronze door and bath hardware, updated lighting, appliances, large kitchen island, french doors to downstairs study, 2 in. blinds, gas log fireplace, large walk in closets in all bedrooms, more storage than you can find stuff for! Garage has built in overhead storage, solar screens in family room windows. Beautiful resort pool with sundeck, aggregate decking, and custom lighting! Still have plenty of yard to play.

Information

Contact Information

The Trinity Group

469-449-9373

Pricing

Asking Price: $375,000.00

Property Location

3220 Kent Dr
Flower Mound, Tx 75022
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Links

My website

My Blog

Features

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4.5

Parking: 2

Year Built: 2001

Subdivision: Lake Forest

Lot Size: 74 x 115

Garage Size: 2

School District: Lewisville ISD

Square Footage: 3801

Agent Name: Leigh Bates

Broker: Keller Williams Prestonwood

MLS #: 11045109

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Cooktop - elec

Sel-clean oven

Breakfast bar

Island

Walk-in Pantry

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Security System

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Split Bedrooms

Sound System wiring

Jack & Jill Bath

Kitchen Pot Rack

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Grass Lawn

Resort gunite pool

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