A Quick Note About the TSAHC - by Tom Brewer

A Quick Note About the TSAHC Most cities do not have all of the readily available resources that Texas provides when it comes to helping residents buy local homes. Arlington and Mansfield residents have a great resource to draw upon and that is the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC). The mission statement of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation is to, “serves the housing needs of low, very low and extremely low-income Texans and other underserved populations who do not have comparable housing options through conventional financial channels.” Established in 1994, the primary goal of the TSAHC is to provide “a variety of affordable housing programs that range from First-time Homebuyer Programs for individuals and families to assisting in the development of affordable multifamily housing.” As you can see, there are even resources available for homebuyers that may have economic challenges. Buyers should check to find out what eligibility criteria the need to meet to participate in the program. Individuals that are currently looking for a home to buy should definitely contact the area’s best real estate professionals at 817-690-9296. Please go to Arlington Texas Real Estate for more information.

Wanted: Homebuyers Looking for Great Homes - by Tom Brewer

Wanted: Homebuyers Looking for Great Homes Looking for a pool home? Want lake views? Need some room to garden or to let you kids or pets run? Want to live in a golf community? Need a great home in a great area with lots of amenities and features? Look no further than Arlington Texas where you can find a home that has everything you want and more. For example, for only $450k you can own a beautiful custom 2-story 4 bedroom, 3½ bathroom lake home located at 4214 Balboa Court (MLS# 11689167). This home has it all including 4,365 sqft of pristine living space, a 3-car garage, Italian travertine, granite countertops, hand-scraped wood floors and many other custom features. This level of quality is not an anomaly in Arlington. For the same price you can also find a home like the one located at 3755 Hollow Creek Road (MLS #: 11674364). This amazing home it the definition of tranquility! This 4 bedroom 2½ bathroom home boasts a giant great room, huge swimming pool and 3,622 sqft of living space. So you can easily see why people are choosing to find and buy these and similar Arlington homes. Contact the courteous professionals at the Tom Brewer REMAX & Mortgage Specialists to find your next home. Please go to Arlington Texas Real Estate for more information.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow - by Tom Brewer

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow With the local Arlington and Mansfield economies performing well, it should come as no surprise that more and more people are moving to the area intent on pursuing their careers and buying a home. The real estate markets in these cities and their surrounding areas have continues to perform very well when compared to other cities in the Unites States. Both cities are a part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region which means that they both share all of the benefits and amenities of this progressive area that you would expect to find in such close proximity. Major airport, great schools, endless entertainment and recreational activities to participate in and just about everything else you can think of. The houses that are currently on the market in Arlington and Mansfield make up a nice variety of styles, sizes and budget levels. You can find cozy condominiums, trendy town homes, spacious single family homes, breath-taking estates and even commercial property available in both of these sparkling cities. As more residents move here, they will be seeking housing. If you are currently looking to buy or sell your Arlington or Mansfield home, now is definitely the ideal time. Stable home values, low interest rates and a variety of buyer programs all help make the conditions great for all parties. Buyers should be encouraged to find their Mansfield or Arlington dream home now before someone else does. The best deals for homes seldom last long on the market. Please go to Arlington Texas Real Estate for more information.

Mansfield Exemplifies Community - by Tom Brewer

Mansfield Exemplifies Community As a variance from the normal local, state and national real estate news, views and advice you find here at www.tombrewerjr.com, the Mansfield News Mirror reported on a heart-warming story about a new home that the Mansfield branch of Habitat for Humanity is about to begin construction on. The game plan is to finish the home before this summer so that a single mother of twin daughters can take up residence. This home will be paid for by charitable donations and the new homeowner will be given an interest-free loan. The funds from this loan will contribute to future Habitat for Humanity projects. There is no question that this beautiful city is all about community. Residents are frequently meeting new people and forging new relationships with their neighbors. Part of the appeal of this popular Texas city, is the real sense of a small town atmosphere with all of the big city benefits. World-class shopping, transportation and entertainment await new Mansfield home buyers. There are affordable homes, plenty of jobs and just about anything an individual or family could want or need. Please go to Mansfield Texas Real Estate for more information.

Mansfield Welcomes Military Homebuyers - by Tom Brewer

Mansfield Welcomes Military Homebuyers Now that our troops that are finally filtering back home there are some great opportunities and incentives for them to buy a Mansfield, Texas home. There are a few programs available to veterans which make it easier for them to buy a home. The main agency that handles veterans benefits related to home buying programs and numerous other benefits is the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB). Established in 1946, the VLB has been helping soldiers buy homes for the past 66 years. Most notably is the Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP). This program began in 1983 and it basically provides a mean for veterans of the United States Armed Forces to purchase a home. The VHAP allows up to $200k towards a home purchase for eligible veterans. The home must be the primary residence of the veteran. To acquire the funds from this program, veterans can go to the Veteran’s Board website and follow the eligibility survey to get started. Mansfield is a great place for soldiers to get the civilian careers going and buying a home for their families. Texas has always been a very supportive state for our military and in addition to the VHAP, has a few other programs that can be used in conjunction with one another. Please go to Mansfield Texas Real Estate for more information.