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Turning Our Clocks Back... A New Idea...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:13:53 -0500

I have seen quite a few posts this week... more and more of then as we get close to the weekend... about "turning our clocks back" this coming Sunday.

You know... the old "Spring Forward, Fall Back" routine. I have also seen that although some folks get excited about having an extra hour to accomplish "this or that..." most folks usually talk about if they turn back the clock one hour... they can get an extra hour of sleep.

So... here is my question. If... instead of turning my clocks back ONE hour... I turn them back TWENTY-FIVE hours... could I possibly get away with an entire extra DAY of sleep ?

I am tired... and I need to make this work... LOL. Any suggestions ?

Townhouses... Carrollton, Texas Style ! From the high 190's

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:41:20 -0500

For all of you renters out there... if you're thinking about still trying to sneak in under the wire for the $8,000 tax credit that Uncle Sam and Aunt Samantha are just "itching" to give you... you need to see one of the hottest townhouse communities in south Carrollton, Texas.

It's a new kind of townhouse... made just for Texas. One of the drawbacks for many Texans as far as townhouses have been concerned... is that just about everyone who is interested in a townhouse... wants an end unit.

Usually, townhomes are built with anywhere from six to eight units in each building... which obviously means that out of an eight dwelling building, only two townhouses can be "end units."

Well... that has all changed ! There is a major new neighborhood that has recently opened in the wonderful, close-in city of Carrollton, Texas. It is an entirely townhouse neighborhood... but with one major exception not normally found in a townhouse community.

Each building... instead of having six to eight dwellings per building... when means six interior homes, and only two corner-units... this new neighborhood features a maximun of THREE units total per building... two of which, obviously, are "end units."

This is a major "happening" in Carrollton. Only open a few months... sales are brisk... and not many homes are left that will finish in time to qualify for the November 30th deadline needed to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit.

Sooo... if you are ready to go from "Just Looking" to "Let's Get Serious..." give Karen Anne Stone a call at the New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350 or (817) 929-3400. Call Karen today !

Ninety Days To Go... To Qualify for the Texas Homestead Exemption for Calendar Year 2010.

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:16:15 -0500

I bet most of the buyers that either you or I work with love a good surprise. Not bad ones, but good ones. The next ninety days offers the "last chance" for buyers to give themselves their very own Christmas Present.

That present comes in the form of the Homestead Exemption here in the State of Texas.

Texas is very big on home ownership. The higher the rate of home ownership, the more interested those folks are in creating beautiful yards and neighborhoods to live in.

The Homestead Exemption... the Cliff Notes version... works like this.

There are many "entities" that line up to tax each residential home. Cities, counties, schools, libraries, water districts, local community colleges... and so forth. Sometimes the list may seem to be endless.

Each of these entities... for the most part... sees a portion of the value of the home in question... become "not taxable" or "tax exempt"... when the owners of that home qualify for, apply for... and then receive... their very own "Homestead Exemption."

When putting all of these "forgiven parts" of the value of each home together... a pretty good chunk of the assessed valuation of the home can end up "not taxable"... or "tax exempt.

An average estimate of the prcentage of tax savings... and remember... this is just an "estimate"... usually comes in at around twelve percent. So... if the yearly real estate taxes on a home in Texas happens to be about $300 a month.. or $3,600 a year... if the Homestead Exemption hits in at around 12 percent... the total savings for the year could be approximately $36 dollars a month... or close to $400 a year.

In order for a home to qualify for a Homestead Exemption in the State of Texas... it must be "owned" by the owner as of January 1, 2010... and it ust be his or her primary residence. If the owner takes title any later than that... the home does not qualify for Homestead Exempt status until January 1, 2011.

If you are in the market for a new home, and are ready to go from "Just Looking" to "Let's Get Serious"... call the DFW New Home Hotline at (817) 929-3400 today !

Fort Worth Hulen Area Women - Discover Shelton's Salon and Day Spa

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:57:39 -0500

About eight years ago... I had one of the world's absolute worst "bad hair days." I was just beside myself. I felt my life was no longer worth living. I wanted to run and hide. I obviously needed a new "do."

Luckily... that afternoon I was driving down Hulen Street... after visiting the Border's Books at the corner of Hulen and I-30. As I was driving down Hulen Street... I just happened to notice a store-front sign I had never seen before. It was... Shelton's Salon and Day Spa.

Now... I had never been a "spa" kind of girl. BUT... I was paranoid about having my hair look as great as it could. That... and my bad hair day... prompted me to do a quick U-turn... and pull into the parking lot. My curiosity was aroused.

When I walked inside... of course I was more than a tad "timid." Hair is a big thing for me... and I didn't quite know what to expect.

Luckily... that was the day I met Carol Eller. Carol is one of the "Designers" at Shelton's... and wow... is she great.

I first went to the front counter... talked with the Salon Manager... explained my needs and concerns... and asked her to recommend one of her best stylists for me. And yes... she immediately took me over to meet Carol.

Since that fateful day... I have been a fan of Carol... actually more of a fanatic. Describing Carol as an artist with the scissors, the color concoctions... and the perm rods... is nothing of an overstatement. She is That Good !

If you are ever in the Hulen area... and need someone to tend to your hair and beauty needs you can trust... Shelton's is the place... and Carol Eller is the woman who makes it happen.

Brand New North Fort Worth Two Story... 2,421 Sq Ft... $176,550 !

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:54:23 -0500

Everyone's excited... new home buyers are just "itchin" to get in to see this goegeous brand new Two Story model that's just about ready for showing by one of Fort Worth's favorite new home builders.

This super two story features four spacious bedrooms (Master Down), two and one-half baths, two dining areas, a Great Room and a Game Room.

The downstairs area Master Bedroom makes for an awesome Owner's Retreat. Twin wrap-around vanities allows for lots of room to get gorgeous or handsome in the morning... which ever approach floats your boat !

The master closet is so roomy... you just might have to take your $8,000 FREE TAX CREDIT from Uncle Sam... and go shopping at North East Mall to fill up the closet !

The gourmet kitchen is great... with a serving bar that opens up into both the Great Room and the morning room/breakfast area. Right off the morning room is a good-sized covered patio... just great for all that year-round BBQ'ing you can do in the great Fort Worth weather.

All three upstairs bedroom have walk-in closets... making them just great for your kids or guests, or both ! This great two-story home is approximately 2,421 sq ft in size, and is priced at $176,550... and full of lots of "custom features" at that price.

So... if you are ready to go from "Just Looking" to "Let's Get Serious"... and want to take advantage of Uncle Sam's EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR TAX CREDIT for a housewarming present... call Karen Anne Stone of New Home Hunters DFW at (817) 929-3400. She can probably arrange a private showing even before the model is actually open to the public.

A View Out your Rear Window...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:02:13 -0500

When people look out their rear windows, or when they are sitting on their back patios, they can see many things. Most people see the back yard fence about twenty-five feet into the back yard. And on the other side of that fence... is their back neighbor.

Depending on whether your back fence neighbor is living in a two story, just about all of your own backyard privacy disappears quickly.

This afternoon I was wandering around the southern edge of McKinney, and found a brand new neighborhood that features fifty... yes 50... home building sites... all of which back up to either golf fairways, sand traps, tees, or even greens.

For more information on what is going to be built on these fifty golf course homesites, and if... you're ready to go from "Just Looking" to "Let's Get Serious," please call Karen Anne Stone's New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350. Call today, and pick out your favorite golf course view.

Carrollton, Texas Luxury Townhouses... from the $190,000's.

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:19:26 -0500

Finally... another picture of one of the awesome townhouses that will soon be hidden away behind this entry wall. This new Townhouse neighborhood will be pouring slabs for its first seven buildings during the next few weeks.

So... you ask... what wonderful homes are going to be behind this entry wall? Will they be just another bunch of average, run-of-the-mill townhouses ? Another cookie-cutter "project" like most townhouse "projects" look. Well... look for yourself !

This gorgeous picture is another of the eight different "front elevations" that will dot this gorgeous upcoming Carrollton neighborhood. The above building shows what very much appears like about a five-thousand square foot single family home... except that it isn't !

Above we have a "three townhouse" building. No more than three townhouse residences per building... instead of the typical six or eight or ten townhouses per building that are usually constructed.

The townhouse on the above left is of course an end unit, and features a covered front porch. The dwelling in the center is the only interior unit in the building, and features a brick and stone entry, with a second-floor front balcony. The unit on the right is the other "end unit"... this one with a side-entry front door.

Pricing for these gorgeous homes starts in the $190's to the $230's. Each townhouse is rear entry, of course, and each home has a two-car garage... not just a one-car.

If you want to live in Carrollton, Texas, and thought you could not afford a luxury town home... Surprise, Surprise !

And... if you're ready to go from "just looking" to "Let's Get Serious"... call the New Home Hotline at either (972) 951-4350 or (817) 929-3400. Karen Anne Stone of New Home Hunters DFW will gladly arrange for your very own personal tour of these magnificent townhouses.

New Homes On Golf Course Lots - starting in the $180's...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:43:00 -0500

This is always a exciting find... especially when the prices of the homes starts in the $180,000 range. If this sounds too good to be true... not to worry. It's there... I saw it... and I took this picture ! The homes come with oodles of extras... the standard features sheet is pretty impressive for homes in this price range !

Every single one of these homesites backs up to the golf course. Fairways, sand traps, tees and greens... what a great view for all the golf nuts in the family.

Close-in Frisco, Texas location - 2650 sq ft - $233,990...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 17 May 2008 22:52:59 -0500

Once again New Home Hunters DFW uncovers another gem... a diamond... hidden away in just down the street and around the corner from the vast Stonebriar Mall complex in Frisco, Texas.

A sparklingly new Patio Home community is spreading it's gorgeous wings, and with it's close-in location... is quickly becoming a very sought-after location.

The two-story model below features a master down, huge family room, open gourmet kitchen with wrap-around-windowed breakfast area, and a formal dining room (which could also be used as a den/study/computer room/home office.)

In the above picture the front window on the left the formal dining room, and the window near the covered porch is bedroom four... complete with it's own full bath.

Upstairs we find two additional bedrooms and a full bath, and an optional gameroom. It is just unbelievable how much space this home has... but yet it remains seemingly hidden away. Seeing is believing. Pricing is at $233,990 for 2650 square feet of living space. Sales are brisk, and homes are available at all stages of construction.

To arrange for your very own personal tour of the above home, call the New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350. To see additional homes in this and other price ranges, visit our website at www.NewHomeHuntersDFW.com .

Patio Home Excitement in Frisco, Texas... from the $190's...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:59:37 -0500

There's a brand new excitement in Frisco, Texas these days. A gorgeous Patio Home community has just opened up, and two sparkling new models are ready for you to see.

Ranging in size from the mid-teens to near 3,000 sq ft, these pretty and oh-so-energy-efficient homes are just packed with all the custom features that so many of today's buyers are looking for.

If you are a "career single" working near the Dallas North Tollway or in or near the Stonebriar Complex, the location works about as well as any we have seen.

Are you more the young couple starting out ? These three and four bedroom homes, some single stories, some two-stories, offer you just about any bedroom, living area, and architectural design combination you could ask for.

If you're an "empty-nester" moving to a smaller home, but don't want to give up the luxury you've become used to in your present/previous home ? Yes, this will work for you, too.

If you are ready to go from "Just Browsing" to "Let's Get Serious..." call the Frisco/McKinney New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350 and arrange for your very own personal tour.

Frisco, Texas Patio Homes... Excellent Location Near Stonebriar... 190's and Up !

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:32:22 -0500

If you're in the market for a new home, and don't want the bother of taking care of a full-sized yard, these Frisco Patio homes may be just what you have been looking for.

Ranging in size from the mid-teens to near 3,000 sq ft, these impressive and oh-so-energy-efficient homes are just packed with all the custom features that some many of today's buyers are looking for.

If you are a career single working near the Dallas North Tollway or in or near the Stonebriar Complex, this location works about as well as any we have seen.

If you are ready to go from "Just Browsing" to "Let's Get Serious..." call the Frisco/McKinney New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350... and arrange for your very own personal tour.

Visit this home and many others at www.NewHomeHuntersDFW.com .

Are You An "Empty Nest'er ?" Come Re-build a Smaller Nest in Frisco... and Then Go Shopping !

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:37:34 -0500

If you are tired of that much-too-large home that you used to need... and want to "Downsize to Luxury"... you need to come take a peek at this exquisite Patio Home in Frisco, Texas near Stonebriar Mall.

If you're in the market for a new home, and don't want the bother of taking care of a full-sized yard, these Frisco Patio homes may be just what you have been looking for.

Ranging in size from 1,650 sq ft to almost 3,000 sq ft, and priced from the high 190's... these impressive and oh-so-energy-efficient homes are just packed with all the custom features that some many of today's buyers are looking for.

So... If all the kids are gone... of if you'd just like to travel rather than spend all your time taking care of your larger home... this could be your answer.

If you need to be near the Dallas North Tollway or the Stonebriar Complex, this location works about as well as any we have seen.

If you are ready to go from "Just Browsing" to "Let's Get Serious..." call the Frisco/McKinney New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350... and arrange for your very own personal tour.

Frisco, Texas Open House... Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm... From The High 190's...

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:32:46 -0500

Downsize to Luxury ! Come take a peek at this exquisite Patio Home in Frisco, Texas near Stonebriar Mall.

If you're in the market for a new home, and don't want the bother of taking care of a full-sized yard, these Frisco Patio homes may be just what you have been looking for.

Ranging in size from 1,650 sq ft to almost 3,000 sq ft, these impressive and oh-so-energy-efficient homes are just packed with all the custom features that some many of today's buyers are looking for.

If you are a career single working near the Dallas North Tollway or in or near the Stonebriar Complex, this location works about as well as any we have seen.

If you are ready to go from "Just Browsing" to "Let's Get Serious..." call the Frisco/McKinney New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350 and arrange for your very own personal tour. You Open House host will be Henry Morales. He will take extra good care of you... :)

Downsizing in Frisco, Texas ? Come see What the Excitement is All About ! From the 190's !

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:38:44 -0500

Downsizing in Frisco, Texas. Luxury and excitement near Stonebriar Mall. A gorgeous Patio Home community has just opened up, and two sparkling new models are ready for you to see.

Ranging in size from 1650 sq ft... to nearly 3,000 sq ft... these pretty and oh-so-energy-efficient homes are just packed with all the custom features that so many of today's buyers are looking for.

If you are a "career single" working near the Dallas North Tollway or in or near the Stonebriar Complex, the location works about as well as any we have seen.

Are you an "empty-nester" moving to a smaller home, but don't want to give up the luxury you've become used to in your present/previous home ? If Yes, this will work out just great for you, too.

If you are ready to go from "Just Browsing" to "Let's Get Serious..." call the Frisco/McKinney New Homes Hotline at (972) 951-4350 and arrange for your very own personal tour.

Sneak Preview... North Fort Worth 1970 sq ft One-Story... in the low $130's

Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters DFW) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:54:03 -0500

I am in the process of putting together a marketing package for the home pictured below. It will probably be coming on the market mid next week. I think it is such a cool home that I wanted to at least give a little "preview" of one of the great features this home has to offer.

The family room pictured above is just huge. Lots of room... a great ceramic tile fireplace with a full wood surround... and two walls of "Low-E" windows... engineered to let the light in, but keep the heat out.

The gourmet kitchen pictured above... is just perfect for meal-prep, or casual dining. The oversized granite island counter top features an upgraded double stainless steel sink... with upgraded fixtures.

The kitchen opens up to the left to the family room to the left... and to the over-sized breakfast area/morning room on the side.

Be one of the first to see this great home... and learn all about the $8,000 tax CREDIT that is available to both first time homebuyers... and buyers who have not owned a home in the last three years. Call Karen Anne Stone at (817) 929-3400 for your very own "sneak peek !"