Unbelievable Mansfield Luxury - by Tom Brewer

Unbelievable Mansfield Luxury 

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all when it comes to beautiful Mansfield Texas real estate, you should take a look at the immaculate home located at 1517 Lakeview Court. The MLS number for this home is 11704816 and is truly a work of art.

Starting with the exterior features of this home which sits on 0.91 acre, there are just too many positive aspects to list. There is every amenity you could think of for outdoor fun and entertainment: spacious yard with 700 feet of waterfront, tennis court, huge in-ground swimming pool, massive stone patio, boat dock, fire pit and fantastic landscaping await the lucky home buyer that finds this home.

Step inside the regal entryway and you will discover 4,025 square feet of custom living space. The home boasts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and 4 half bathrooms. The master is a huge 21x21 room with walk-in closets, separate shower and garden bathtub. The 18x15 island kitchen is an epicurean’s dream come true.

This home was specifically designed to maximize the breathtaking views and all of the rooms have been completely remodeled. This home was listed at $1.1million but thanks to a recent price drop, a discerning Mansfield home buyer can snatch this gem of the market for $990k.

Ushering in the Arlington TX Pool Season - by Tom Brewer

Ushering in the Arlington TX Pool Season

An article in the May 21^st the Arlington Citizen-Journal touched on a very important topic that comes up this time of year – pool safety. Every year there are thousands of avoidable deaths and injuries caused by lax or absent pool safety precautions. Unfortunately, young children are typically the victims. Well, this year Arlington’s Fire Station number 7 is providing free pool checks and pool safety education to citizens. When you consider the fact that many of these accidents could be avoided by something as simple as putting a cover on the pool or a lock on a gate, you tend to want to pay attention and take the necessary precautions.

That being said, owning a pool home is usually a privilege where many great family memories are created and enjoyed! In sunny Arlington, Texas owning a pool home is probably a lot easier and more affordable than you would think from appearances alone. There are a wide variety of pool homes currently available on the market. Swimming pools are a great way to beat the summer heat while providing the perfect backdrop for celebrations and barbecues all summer long. Spending time at the pool is both a pleasurable and healthy pastime that all ages can enjoy as well. 

The old adage is that it is always better to buy a pool that already exists than to install a new pool is true. In the valuation of Arlington TX real estate the standard Fannie Mae adjustment on an appraisal is 10% of the purchase price.  The adjustment on a home with a purchase price of 200,000.00 is 20,000.00. If you were to put in a new pool on your own dollar you would spend quite a bit more and would also be using liquid funds as this improvement cannot be rolled into your purchase loan.

Creative Home Selling in Arlington - by Tom Brewer

Creative Home Selling in Arlington

There are several ways to market and sell your Arlington home. The most popular and successful of course is to use the services of an experience agent. Whether you choose to use an agent or take the FSOB (For Sale By Owner) route, make sure that the property is ready to move. In today’s competitive market, both agents and sellers need to be prepared to be creative with their selling techniques and to articulately highlight the best features of the home.

Getting an edge over other comparable homes can be easier than you think. Most homes have some unique features that make them stand out from the rest of the neighborhood. Sellers should be able to list out all of the specifications of the home pretty easily but, they also need to make sure that they point out some of the unique features the home may have so they can increase the appeal of the home.

Marketing in the Arlington Texas real estate world today directly revolves around the internet. Ask questions about how and where your home will be listed. The top public search sites favor homes with virtual tours and pictures. Make sure if you are using a real estate agent that they are featured on these larger home sites.

Traditionally, some sellers like to hold open houses. With modern technology at our fingertips now, many sellers provide prospective buyers with a virtual tour or virtual open house, usually on a website. By doing this, sellers save both their time and that of prospective buyers since only serious buyers with interest in the property will arrange a face-to-face viewing. In some cases, when buyers are located out of town, a virtual tour is perfect.

Some sellers decide to auction their homes, especially if they need to sell fast. They may not get the best price for the home through an auction but they are almost guaranteed that it will move fast. Auctions are especially good ideas when there is an estate property to sell.

Living Clean and Green in Mansfield - by Tom Brewer

Living Clean and Green in Mansfield

Starting May 21^st, 14,000 95-gallon recycling collection carts will be distributed throughout Mansfield by Republic Services. The plan is to replace the existing 18-gallon bins that some residents currently use for recycling. June 1^st will be the last day the bins will be collected. Residents can keep them, continue to use them or put them in the cart. The new carts will be paid for by residents in the form of an additional $1.07 fee on their city utility bill.

If you’re wondering what this has to do with Mansfield real estate, it’s simple. The city has repeatedly made it known that they are dedicated to the future of Mansfield and will continue to make efforts to make the city eco-friendly and sustainable and to take steps to minimize the environmental impact it makes.

New and recently constructed Mansfield homes typically offer a wide range of eco-friendly features and options which is greatly appealing to home buyers. Some of the other ways homeowners (including buyers and sellers) can improve their own green efforts include:

·        Buying EnergySTAR compliant appliances (heating units, air conditioning systems, hot water heaters, washers & dryers and refrigerators are some examples)

·        Implementing solar energy systems and panels. In some areas the electric companies even pay homeowners for producing some of their own power.

·        Using environmentally friendly building materials during home improvements (bamboo flooring, double or triple pane windows, newer insulation, better roofing, planting shade trees and so on)

·        The little things: energy-efficient light bulbs, sealing holes/joints/cracks, using power strips, installing room fans

In the long run (and sometimes in the short run) by living greener, Mansfield homeowners can lessen their impact on the planet while also saving a little green by having lower utility bills resulting from implementing some energy saving practices. Remember that green living is a whole lot of little things that create one awesome experience!

Free Mulch, Hazmat Cleanup, New Water Park Rides - by Tom Brewer

Free Mulch, Hazmat Cleanup, New Water Park Rides

Living life in beautiful Mansfield, Texas has so many features, amenities and community activities that it is no wonder buying a home here is such a popular prospect. The city, located in the Metroplex region, not only shares proximity to some of the top travel and entertainment destinations in the country, it also has some of the most wanted homes as well.

Some of the upcoming events for Mansfield residents will help the city’s efforts to keep Mansfield beautiful and appealing to current and potential new residents. For example, this Saturday the city will be holding its 2^nd annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Residents can now safely dispose of hazardous materials and waste in a more eco-friendly way.

On a more fun-filled note, Mansfield’s Hawaiian Falls water park will be introducing 2 new rides named the Cliff Hanger and the Hawaiian Half Pipe.for park visitors looking to cool down and have some fun. The rides will be opening on the 26th, just in time for some family time over the Memorial Day weekend. 

On June 19^th, the city is giving free mulch to residents on a first come, first server basis on June 9^th at the first annual Mulch Madness event. Residents simply need to arrive between 8am-12pm and present their valid proof of residence. Mulch can help beautify homes as well as reduce weeds and insects, a win-win-win situation!

The city has numerous other programs and activities designed to improve Mansfield, these events include great opportunities to meet people in the community and sometimes contribute to the overall quality of life here. Mansfield Texas Real Estate is more than just buying a home, it is an investment in a lifestyle filled with joy, pride and well-being.