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Fall is finally here, and the cooler evenings make it easy to get outside. Here are six ways to enjoy the next two weekends around DFW, from Big Tex's last days to Oktoberfest in Southlake. State Fair of Texas: The Final Stretch Through Oct. 18 | Fair Park, Dallas Big Tex is still waving hello, but only until Oct. 18. Fried food, midway rides, livestock shows and the Big Tex Choice Award winners are all waiting for you. It's a bit of a drive from North Fort Worth, and worth it at least once a year. Tickets and times Blooms & Beats Friday, Oct. 9 | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Spread out a blanket in the Horseshoe Garden and enjoy live music from local artist ...

Bad things come in threes. The Woolleys learned that firsthand.Their starter home in North Richland Hills had served them well. Then the kids got bigger, and the house needed more and more attention. They were ready for the next chapter. What they needed was someone they could trust to help them get there.If you're thinking about selling a starter home in North Richland Hills, or anywhere in the Fort Worth area, their story shows what can happen along the way and how to get through it. Selling vacant gave them room to breathe Before we listed, the Woolleys moved in with relatives so the house could be sold vacant. It was a smart move. A vacant home is easier to show on ...

You love your house. Somewhere in the back of your mind, you also know that one day you'll sell it, maybe in two years or maybe in ten. The choices you make now will show up on that day, in the inspection report and in the offers you get.So here's my list, friend to friend. These are the home mistakes that hurt resale value most often, and the ones you'll never catch me making in my own home. Save it before your next project. Home mistakes that hurt resale value often start small 1. Skipping the small maintenance. Everyone remembers the roof and the AC. The small stuff gets forgotten: gutters, caulking, filters and weatherstripping. Each item is tiny on its own. ...

She bought in Boyd because it made sense at the time. The house was new, affordable and a little far out. It was hers, and she made it her own. Fresh paint went up. Small fixes got done. The builder beige disappeared room by room.Then life shifted. She got married, and the house that was perfect for one suddenly had a whole new wish list: land, a pool, a shop, room to breathe and have people over. They also wanted to feel connected to a community that was growing with them.So they started looking toward Springtown. That's where things got real, fast. Why selling a new construction home in Boyd feels harder Selling a new construction home in Boyd means your house ...

You're lying awake running the same math again. Your fifth grader is doing fine. Mostly. You keep hearing about the Byron Nelson zone, and part of you wonders if buying in the "right" spot now will set them up for everything later.That's a lot of pressure to put on one address.If you're thinking about changing schools in North Fort Worth, or wondering whether a move is worth it for your kid, this post is for you. It's about the parenting decision underneath all of the maps and zones. You can't predict what your kid will need in four years A fifth grader today will be a very different person as a freshman. Their interests will shift. Friend groups will change. Some kids ...

The mornings are finally cooler and the patio is usable again. October in North Texas fills up fast, so here are six easy outings for the next two weekends, from a dog festival in Trophy Club to a barn dance in Grapevine. Trophy Club Pet Fest Saturday, Oct. 3 | Freedom Dog Park, Trophy Club Bring your pup for a morning with 30+ local pet vendors, free caricatures of you and your dog, raffle drawings, and adoptable dogs looking for a home. Kids can get airbrush tattoos and balloon animals. Admission is free. Event details Jurassic Quest Oct. 2 to 4 | Fort Worth Life-size dinosaurs, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, and hands-on exhibits. Little dinosaur fans will love it, and grown-ups tend to have fun too. Tickets and ...

You found the house. Maybe it sits on a quiet street in Roanoke, or maybe it's ten minutes from where you live now in the Alliance corridor. The listing agent's number is right there on the sign. Calling feels easy. It even feels smart, like you might save a little money by keeping things simple.That easy phone call is where a lot of trouble starts, and it rarely looks like trouble at first.Here in Texas, when you buy a home through the listing agent's brokerage and nobody is appointed to represent you separately, it's called intermediary without appointments. Knowing what that phrase means before you sign can change how the whole deal goes for you. What does intermediary without appointments mean ...

Maximizing Your Sale in DFW: The Lifestyle Approach Method to Pricing Your Home Contemplating an upgrade in the thriving DFW real estate market? Beyond the allure of a new property, selling your current one at the right price is paramount. Introducing the Lifestyle Approach Method, our unique strategy to price right and transition smoothly.   Why Right Pricing Is Essential: In DFW's dynamic market, the correct price means faster sales, paving the way to your dream upgrade. Price too high, and your listing might get stale; too low, and you compromise on returns. The Lifestyle Approach Method Explained: So, what is this method, and how can it benefit sellers like you? Understanding Your Life's Needs: Before diving into numbers, we focus on you. Are you ...

Seventeen Lakes September Market Update   Navigating the Real Estate Market: Key Metrics You Should Know Whether you are a homebuyer or a seller, understanding the real estate market can be a daunting task. But fear not! There are certain key metrics that can offer valuable insights into the market dynamics, helping you make informed decisions. In this blog post, we'll explore these metrics, their correlations, and how you can use this information to your advantage. Months Supply of Inventory: The Pulse of the Market As of September 2023, the Months Supply of Inventory in Seventeen Lakes Community stands at 1.63. This metric shows the number of months it would take for all the current listings to sell, given the current sales pace. A low number ...

Are you wrestling with the decision to buy a new home or renovate your current one? This is a question that plagues many families as they grow and evolve. It's a complex decision, wrapped up with financial considerations, emotional attachments, and future planning.Understanding the ChallengesThe stress of home renovations: Renovations can cause considerable stress, both financially and emotionally. Dust, noise, and disruption of daily life are just the tip of the iceberg. If the project runs over time or budget, the stress levels can increase exponentially.The unexpected surprises and costs of renovations: Sometimes, walls hide secrets. Older homes, in particular, can conceal issues like mold, outdated wiring, or structural problems that only come to light once the work begins. These ...