Sneak Preview - New Brick and Stone Rear Entry - $136,490

Hi Susie:  Yes, this home is gorgeous.  You cannot see the garage, because on this home it is in the back of the house.  It is a rear-entry garage.  There is an alley-way that drives along he back of the whole string of homes... and each one has a driveway in the back that leads to their garage.  This gives the front 'street-scape" a much cleaner appearance... no cars in driveways... no open garage doors showing all of the garage contents.  Also, it gives much more parking room on the front curb area of the home because there are no driveways.  Do you have anything like that in Tampa ?

Good Morning Desiree,  Sorry I neglected to put in the square footage.  I fixed it just now, so thanks.  The home has approximately 1400 sq ft.  I have been sick, and was probably a  bit dopey when I posted this home.  Luckily, though, whenever I am feeling a "little dopey" because I am "under the weather"... nobody can tell the difference.  <g>

It really is cute, and the fact that it has a "real entry" garage is really a plus in the Fort Worth marketplace.  Now, just make the check out to Alamo Title, send it Fed Ex, and Desiree... we can get you one of these darling lil homes... for your very own !    Take care... thanks for visiting...

Hi Julie:  Nice to see you here visiting.  I guess reciprocating really works.  Such a nice way to find new sources of posts to read.  I have just read two of yours (as you know)... and will read many more of them.  Make yourself at home.  I may just have one or two posts you might also enjoy.

Thanks for your kind comment.  The pricing is rather typical for here in the Fort Worth, Texas market.  DOM ?  We will see on this one.  This is a rear entry garage model, a style seldom seen in Fort Worth.  I think it will go like gangbusters... so I will keep you up to date.  Again... thanks for visiting.

Hi Barbara-Jo:  Yes, I will be at the Tampa Main Event.  I have had bronchitis for about a week now.  Hopefully it will be gone by the time November 5th rolls around.  I am looking forward to meeting lots of people I have "met" on Active Rain.  Hope to meet you there, too !!  Yes, this home really is adorable.  And for the price... even better.  Thanks for visiting, and thanks for your kind comment.

Karen:  I understand your being in a "state of shock" about the $136,490 price tag on this home.  And... althought that is a good value for this area... it is NOT a one-of-a-kind or a "close-out" by any means.  It is simply a price given by a builder who is aware of what the market is locally.

I really cannot understand what a young newly married (or not) couple does in Northern Virginia when they want a home with a payment under $1,600.  Thank Goodness for the Fort Worth market.  There was a survey out recently by Forbes, I think it was, tha said Fort Worth was one of the most affordable markets in the country.  I think they speak the truth.

Hi Veronica:  This is a really great home.  Unfortuantely, I wrote this post in October of 2007... and this builder has since gone out of business.  BUT... in the Fort Worth area... I have an excellent selection of homes from some very good builders... and can surely find something very nice for your daughter UNDER $150,000.

For a quick peek at some of them... go to my current blog posts... and scroll backward.  There is a home that is about 2,022 square feet for right around $152,990 that is absolutely awesome.  And... there are some in the $140's too that are excellent values.  I hope you are well... take care...   (8-29-09)

Veronica:  I just checked, and on August 2, 2009 I wrote THREE different posts featuring different parts of the same home I mentioned in the comment above.  The price is $151,990... and that includes lots of great standard features.  Also, when I wrote that post... the builder was also offering a "special" for the buyer.  Either select up to $8,000 in options for free, or combine the options with the builder paying closing costs... up to $8,000 total.  I invite you to go read those posts.  It'll knock your socks off... if you wear socks, that is... LOL.