2815 PARK PLACE DRIVE, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052 $144,900
Pride of ownership shows in this beautiful home! This lovely home features Large Eat-In Kitchen * Breakfast Bar * Pantry * Ceramic Tile * Blinds * Wood Burning Fireplace * Garden Tub * Separate Shower * Walk-In Closets * Decorator Paint * Carpet Replaced Feb 2009 * Ceiling Fans * Decorative Lighting * Wood Privacy Fence * Open Concept * Large Backyard * Much Much More! Must see to appreciate! Close to schools, shopping and just minutes from Joe Pool Lake! Priced at $144,900
DIRECTIONS: SH360 (South) to Camp Wisdom (Left) to Sand River (Right) to Conrad (Right) to Comal (Left) to River Lake (Right) to Doryn (Right) to Crestview (Left) to Park Place Drive (Right) ~ Home is on Left!
For more information and/or to set up a private showing please call Valerie DoBrava (214) 686-2512 or email your questions to valerie@valeriedobrava.com Property is listed with Premier Results Realty, MLS # 11286206. As the REALTOR, I will be glad to answer any questions or show you this wonderful home. If this is not quite the home for you, I have many more that would fit your needs that you can view on my personal website at http://www.valeriedobrava.com/
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Please join us at the Open House on Sunday June 14, 2009 from 1-3 PM at 5411 Spring Wilow Drive in Arlington!
This well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms/2 baths * Eat-in Kitchen * Stone Wood Burning Fireplace * Refrigerator * Large Backyard with Dog Run * Much Much More! Priced at $83,900! This is a must see!
Lighting is a major factor in how potenital buyers feel when they enter a room. Before showing a property, agents usually turn on most of the lights throughout the home to make each room more inviting. However, sellers should note: Any light fixtures they want to keep must be taken down before the potential buyers' arrival. By contract, a buyer has rights to anything that is permanently attached to the home (including lighting). Often sellers make the mistake of leaving up an expensive lighted wall sconce or chandelier. Buyers will assume those objects come with the home. The easiest way for sellers to prvent this is to take down anything that they want to keep before putting their home on the market. Objects such as lighting fixtures can be easily and inexpensively replaced at the sellers' local home store. Sellers can also consult with the their listing agent and note in writing which items stay with the house. Be sure to list those items that you want to take (or leave) in writing before the contract is signed. Some other commonly overlooked objects are: curtains and shades; built-in-pieces of furniture (like a couch or banquette in the kitchen); a garden swing that's attached to the roof of the home or enclosed back porch; and a grill that's attached to a gas line.
Remember, if you love it, take it down, because the buyer just may love it too!
1 cup Canola Oil 2 cups Sugar 2-1/2 cups Flour 2 Eggs 2 tsp Baking Power 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg 1 tsp Vanilla 4 cups Chopped and Peeled Tart Cooking Apples 1 cup Chopped Pecans
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine oil and sugar. Beat in eggs. Sift together dry ingredients and add to the egg mixture. Mix in the chopped apples and bake in a 13x9-inch pan for 55 minutes. Cool then ice with the cream cheese frosting.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
Have all ingredients at room temperature.
1 pound Confectioner's Sugard 8 ounces Cream Cheese 1/2 cup Butter 2 tsp Vanilla 1 cup Pecans, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl beat sugar, cream cheese and butter until whipped and smooth. Add vanilla and stir in pecans.
Recently while reading some e-mails I came across an interesting way to lose weight, not to mention change your life. In his book One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way, psychologist Robert Maurer tells how he lost weight. No, he didn't go on a fad diet, count calories or start a regimented exercise program.
So how did he do it? He simply threw away one French fry from his plate. Soon it became two, then three or four. He simply threw away a small portion of whatever he was eating. Using this method, Maurer lost 45 pounds in 18 months.
Often we have goals that are overwhelming. It might not be losing weight. Maybe you want to learn a new language, strengthen your career skills, or learn to play a musical instrument, get out of debt, write a book, build a house, or double your income. The overall goal is big but could you tackle it one step or one French fry at a time?
The article I read said, if you read about 10 minutes a day you will read an average book a month. If you write one page a day, you will have a book ready to print in six months. If you stop three negative comments a day from coming out of your mouth, in 90 days you will have saved the world from 270 negative blows.
Take some time this month to break your goals down into small steps. Start walking one step at a time toward your goal. It may be a long journey but it will be worth it. And remember, it is always easier to walk with someone. Find a friend who will encourage you to keep going.
Think of all the things you can accomplish by throwing away those French fries. You may find you see a brand new you.
You've been renting for awhile. You've enjoyed it. You have the freedom to move without the worry of selling a home first. You don't make repairs or pay property taxes. But something's missing, a sense of security, or perhaps a gut feeling that your monthly rent payments are going into a bottomless pit.
You think it might be time to take a step in another direction. You're ready to buy a home, but you wonder--are there really advantages to owning a home?
Tax Advantages of Home Ownership
The US government allows tax incentives that make it possible for many homeowners to exceed the standard yearly deduction. Your state may offer the same benefits.
A tax deduction for the yearly interest on your primary and vacation home. This amount equals a big chunk of your total payments for the first several years.
You can deduct the total amount of your yearly property tax bill.
If you refinance to consolidate other debts, the interest on the home equity loan is tax deductible.
Homeowners Have More Stable Costs of Living
Monthly payments can change if property taxes and insurance go up, but increases usually happen gradually.
Rental fees can sometimes be more unpredictable.
Appreciation of Your Investment
No one can make any guarantees, but over time most real estate increases in value. If you are careful about your selection, and you treat the home kindly, it will likely be worth considerably more in five years than it was the day you bought it.
Your initial investment may be as little as 3% (or less) of the home's sales price, but you are the one who benefits from appreciation of the property. Not the bank, not the landlord. You.
Your Equity Grows Each Month
Even though interest makes up a good portion of your monthly payment, especially during the first years, the amount paid toward the principal increases each month.
Appreciation and equity work together, helping you use your initial investment to move into a home with more features if that's what you wish to do.
You Are In Control
The house is yours. You are the only one with the power to allow anyone to enter the house to inspect it. Paint it and decorate it in any way you wish. Put nails in the walls to hang pictures and artwork. Bring home a pet without asking anyone if it's allowed. It belongs to you.
Are you considering jumping headfirst into a major home DIY project? If you are, take a moment to consider a few important preliminary steps. Home improvements can be like a Chinese puzzle of complexity, with interlocking parts that must proceed in exactly the right direction and order-or it simply doesn't work. Planning is key. It's critically important to be clear about your goals and to develop a plan for achieving them.
Whether you're adding a room, building a deck, or installing new cabinets, spending a little extra time planning before you actually launch your project can make the process much smoother-and your results far more successful.
Here are six steps that are key to proper planning:
January ushers in a time of reflection and renewal. For many people, a new year's resolution can inspire us to make changes in our lives for the better. I've compiled a short list of the most popular resolutions. Did yours make the list?
Become More Organized. A quick way to do this is to make lists of things that need to be done and check them off as you go. Get started by sending your Thank You notes early, or by organizing your holiday decorations for easier access next season.
Stay Within Your Budget. Many of us feel the pinch after the holiday season. A good way to avoid this in 2008 is to set a monthly budge. Envision the things you would like to do in the year ahead and anticipate seasonal expenses. You'll be amazed at how much easier the holidays will be on your wallet if you can plan ahead.
Exercise More. Many people strive to find health, wealth, and the time enjoy them both. Take some time this year to focus on your health and get your body into shape. By starting small and working yourself up to a regular routine, you'll find you have more energy, increased metabolism, and an easier time sleeping.
Lose Weight. This goes hand in hand with exercising. Most people make losing weight a new year's resolution but it's hard to stick to unless you start right away and stick to it. Start by throwing away the remaining holiday treats so they are no longer a temptation. Stop thinking about it as a "diet" and more as a new way of staying healthy.
No matter what your resolution, it's always good to share them with a friend or family member for added accountability. Don't get down on yourself if you slip, just keep on going! Here's to a great 2008!
Pride of ownership shows in this beautiful home in an established neighborhood with treelined streets! This home features Large Eat-In Kitchen * Refrigerator * Bay Window * Breakfast Bar * Skylight * Gas Starter Brick Fireplace * Jetted Garden Tub * Separate Vanities * Two Walk-In Closets in Master Bedroom * Built-Ins * Carpet Replaced Oct 2007 * Fresh Paint * French Doors * Wood Privacy Fence * Roof 2005 * HVAC System May 2007 * Much More! Much more! Must see to appreciate! Priced at $127,000
For more information and/or to set up a private showing please call Valerie DoBrava (214) 686-2512 or email your questions to valerie@valeriedobrava.com Property is listed with Keller Williams, MLS # 10889506. As the REALTOR, I will be glad to answer any questions or show you this wonderful home. If this is not quite the home for you, I have many more that would fit your needs that you can view on my personal website at http://www.valeriedobrava.com/
Turn Key Move Right In! Nice 3 Bedroom Home in Quiet, Established Neighborhood! Home Features Stained, Scored Concrete Flooring, Eat-In Kitchen with Bay Window, Recent Paint, Wet Bar, Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator, Brick Fireplace, Newer Roof, Wonderful Skylight in Bathroom, Ceiling Fans, Linen Closet, Nice Open Back Patio for Backyard Entertaining, Mature Trees, Wood Privacy Fence, Close to Joe Pool Lake, Highways, Shopping and Schools! Priced to sell at just $119,900!
For more information and/or to set up a private showing please call Valerie DoBrava (214) 686-2512 or email your questions to valerie@valeriedobrava.com Property is listed with Keller Williams, MLS # 10838750. As the REALTOR, I will be glad to answer any questions or show you this wonderful home. If this is not quite the home for you, I have many more that would fit your needs that you can view on my personal website at http://www.valeriedobrava.com/
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