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            <title>Fort Worth has it all</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Thousands of people are buying homes in the Fort Worth area every year. The metropolis has seen exceptional population growth in the past decade, and the real estate market is reacting accordingly. Particularly the downtown area has seen very big investment as well as economic growth. The area is bustling with business and entertainment. Residents appreciate the more active lifestyle the city has to offer, as it is a nice change to the slower paced life style seen in the more rural areas of Texas. Forth Worth is steadily becoming one of the largest and most prominent cities within the state.

Real estate is always a big decision for homebuyers. Location, size, price, and other factors all influence a buyer’s decision. The housing market in Fort Worth offers great locations with affordable prices. While some parts of the country have a relatively high cost of living index, Fort Worth is reasonably cheap to live and work in. The money you will save on your mortgage can be used to further your quality of life.


Search All Fort Worth Real Estate Listings here.


As with any city, there is always action going on. The downtown Fort Worth area is no exception either. The thousands of businesses keep the residents of the community very active. Botanical gardens, restaurants, spas, movie theaters, and more are packed in every crevice of the city. There is always something to see or go when you live in Fort Worth. As with most Texas residents, football is a way of life. Potential buyers should know the Dallas Cowboy’s stadium is less than a half hour drive away from the city. Residents are also within an a couple hours of the beautiful gulf beaches the encompass Texas.


Location means a lot when choosing where to purchase your home. Ft Worth features a low crime rate combined with an excellent schooling system. Many wealthy quieter communities such as Keller, Trophy Club, Southlake, and other are within a short drive of downtown Fort Worth. They are the perfect area if the city life is a little bit too much for you.

If you have never been to the metropolitan city before, it is time to see what all the hypes about. The steady increase in population tells the whole story, this is one of the most upcoming areas in the state of Texas. Let your search for your perfect home start today. ]]> </description>
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            <title>Keller is the perfect dream home location</title>
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If you are looking to acquire the perfect piece of property in an ideal location, Keller has what you are looking for and more.  Money magazine declared the city as the 7th top city out of 100, to live in, in a 2009 edition of the publication. Keller’s low crime rate, beautiful parks and streams, recreational areas, and diversity set the stage for this town’s notoriety. The town is also known for it’s good family values, and beautiful property. Keller is truly one of the premier upscale locations to own a home in the Forth Worth area.


Real estate is especially an interesting subject these days. Many economists have been surprised at just how well the Texas housing market failed amidst an economic breakdown caused by the housing bubble. Even though homes around the country took significant property loss values, estates in the Keller area kept the value fairly well. Furthermore, the entire state of Texas did extremely well in comparison to the rest of the nation. The strong resiliency the market showed in Keller has opened a lot of eyes within the real estate community, as well as homebuyers.


Many homebuyers are looking to increase the quality of their lives by moving to Keller in pursuit of the perfect home and community. There are very few parts of Texas that can compare in the amenities, activities, and attractions Keller has to offer. Their downtown area features a great wealth of upscale shops, ranging from jewelry, fashion, and even cigar boutiques. The community is also home to many 5 star restaurants, with types of cuisines ranging from Italian, Japanese, French, and more. If you are looking for late night activities, Keller also boasts many fine watering holes which cater to a large demographic of people. There is always a place you will feel at home in.


The great outdoors is something all to easily looked over. However, if you the outdoors suites your passions, there a grand amount of activities to appeased your desires. Keller is home to hundreds of walking trails, bike path, and scenic over looks. Going on a hike is a great way to spend quality family time, while improving your health. Keller, simply put, has something for every one. There is no shortage of quality homes, and being conveniently located near downtown Fort Worth, there is no shortage of great career opportunities either.


Photos by  Dallas Photographer David Kozlowski 
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            <title>The Dynamic City of Keller – the 7th Best Place to Live</title>
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The City of Keller has been ranked as the 7thin the top 100 “Best Places to Live among U.S. towns.  The home town charm and big city conveniences have made a town that can be called home.  Schools are outstanding, crime rates low, unemployment rates low, home values solid, the economy healthy and a high quality of life are all found in Keller.  Overall, it is an ideal area for all ages. 


Keller is a great town for those that enjoy recreation with parks and trail systems through many city neighborhoods, multiple sports facilities and a city recreation and aquatics center.  Children are not the only residents that enjoy stimulating activities; seniors do as well, at the Keller Town Center. 


Keller real estate is diverse and house hunters will find everything from houses with acreage, patio homes, multifamily apartments, luxury senior living, condos and more.  The town consists of over 27K people.  The median household income is above average at $107,518 and for a family, the median income is just over $114K.  It is a town that takes a great deal of pride and one in which exceptional neighborhoods can be found.  Following is a list of Keller neighborhoods that are definitely worth taking a look at.


Keller Neighborhoods




Bourland Oaks


Cherry Grove Estates


Danbury Parks


Estates of Lyndhurst


Forest Lakes Estates


Harmonson Farms


Hidden Lakes


The Manors at Waterford


Marshall Point


Oakmont Hills


Overton Ridge


Southern Hills


Spyglas Hill


Stonebridge


Tuscany


Twin Lakes


Wildwood


Willis Coves



Homes range in price from a just over $100K into the millions and there is definitely a neighborhood for everyone.  The city continues to grow with new residential development throughout the city.  Keller is a town that will not disappoint you and one that is energetic, diverse and vibrant.  Its past is colorful and its future bright and it is considered to be an outstanding real estate investment. ]]> </description>
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            <title>Ashton Woods Homes – Hogan’s Glen</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ After passing the beautiful waterfall and then bidding good afternoon to the guard at the entry gate, you know you have finally arrived.  Two catch and release fishing lakes with fountains bid you welcome as you first enter Hogan’s Glen.  You look to the right and notice the sunlight glinting through the trees which stand like guards for hole #8 of the Hogan course running along the entry drive of Hogan’s Glen in Trophy Club. Everywhere you look, you are drawn to all the mature trees which dominate the landscape in this beautiful neighborhood nestled among the natural splendor usually reserved for the city park!  Hogan’s Glen is truly a sight to behold.

 You’ve found the perfect Location, now it’s on to the home.  Continue down Hogan Drive to Trophy Club’s newest premier builder, Ashton Woods Homes.  Ashton Woods features a brand new series of homes developed for Hogan’s Glen.  Ranging from 3500 square feet to over 5200 square feet, Ashton Woods has the right sized home for you.  You will enjoy all the room the large lots over 1/3 of an acre provide.  Whether a pool is in your future or you have lots of backyard toys, you will have the ability to accommodate what you need make your outdoor living space exactly what you want.


Ashton Woods called upon its 4 cornerstones (Design, Location, Quality and Service) when developing this amazing series of floorplans.  Starting with Design, this series was designed by working with their realtor partners, prospective and current homeowners through the use of focus groups.  This extensive collaboration produced Ashton Woods’ Platinum Signature Series which are some of the most comfortable and livable designs on the market today. 


The Quality of Ashton Woods is evident in every aspect of construction.  Special framing techniques we developed and improved insulation is used to eliminate gaps and voids in construction which reduce internal leaks and drafts.  Using Cellulose insulation, Tech Shield radiant barrier roof decking, jumper ducts to pressure balance the home and return air vents in each bedroom for better moisture management, Ashton Woods has created some of the most energy efficient homes available.  This attention to detail has also earned Ashton Woods an Energy Star 3.0 classification as well as Environments For Living Gold status.


Service is something Ashton Woods takes very seriously.  Starting with the sales representative during your first visit, every aspect of your experience is Ashton Woods’ top priority.  Ashton Woods additionally offers the benefit of working with their in-house lender, Ashton Woods Mortgage for a seamless building and financing process.  The ultimate demonstration of Ashton Woods’ dedication to the customer experience is their 1-5-11 proactive warranty program during the first year after closing.  Ashton Woods proactively comes out to their homebuyer’s home on the 1st, 5th and 11th months to ensure it is operating as designed.  This extra effort serves to quickly adjust any items the homebuyer might not even know needs to be adjusted without any additional effort from the homebuyer.


Ultimately, this attention to detail and focus on the customer experience from first visit to well after closing will ensure Ashton Woods will remain the industry leader in design, quality and service. 


Take advantage of everything Ashton Woods has to offer in one of the most highly sought-after communities in the metroplex.  Hogan’s Glen is where you want to be.   


Hogan’s Glen is located north of Hwy 114 at Trophy Club Drive in Trophy Club.  Right on Indian Creek and then left into Hogan’s Glen.  You can contact Todd Boydston with Ashton Woods at Hogan’s Glen at 817-821-8852 for additional information


Homes for Sale in Hogans Glen


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            <title>Fort Worth, Texas Real Estate</title>
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Fort Worth Texas is located in North Central Texas and is considered a sister city of Dallas and only separated by thirty miles of welcoming suburbs.  As a matter of fact Fort Worth and Dallas share many of the same business hubs, media markets, radio stations, TV stations and the mega air transportation center;  the Dallas/Fort  Worth International Airport.  The city was incorporated in 1849 as an early military outpost overlooking the scenic Trinity River.  Fort Worth is very proud of its western and early American heritage and still embraces its design, architecture and culture.  This can be seen throughout the cities boutiques, shops, restaurants, cuisine and points of interest like the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Sundance Square which is a neighborhood that was renovated and restored to resemble an early 20thcentury American community.  Fort Worth also has many other attractions also, like Fort Worth Botanic Garden complete with a ten thousand foot conservatory, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame which pays tribute to legendary Texans like boot-maker John Justin, photographer Bob Moorhouse and Country-Western music legend, George Strait and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth which is world re-known for being designed by international famed architect, Tadao Ando.


This quaint facet of being tied back to the cities early Americana roots mixed in with its willingness to develop into a modern city makes Fort Worth Texas a very desirable place to live.  That and the fact that Fort Worth follows in the Texas tradition of; promoting business growth and innovate financial expansion.  Some of the major companies that are located in Fort Worth are AMR Corporation which is the American Airline parent company, electronic magnate RadioShack, BNSF Railway and aerospace and defense manufacturer mega-conglomerate, Lockheed Martin.


These reason and the genuine sincerity of the wonderful residences of the Fort Worth area makes this area still a stable real estate market.  The properties vary in the Forth Worth.  You can find friendly suburban enclaves speckled with single family homes.  One can find high-rise condos that are equipped with the finest amenities like roof top pools, saunas and state of the art gyms.  Fort Worth also has beautiful country styled homes and ranches that cater to pet lover and equestrian enthusiasts.   And there are also many Golf and Country Club communities which offer world class courses and spectacular tennis venues.  And there is a thriving downtown community with a fantastic art-deco feel where you can find urban settings like condos and lofts. 


Even as the Real Estate market in the United States is in a lull these factors have kept the Forth Worth area relatively steady and have given the hint of returning to its glory days of the early 2000s.  With commerce and business still thriving, the down home feel that the city embraces and the plethora of cultural, entertainment , nightlife and dining venues Fort Worth Texas real estate looks very positive.  This self-proclaimed "Cowtown” real estate market is primed for growth and ready to move!


Waterfront Properties, the author, has for more than 30 years been devoted to guiding sellers and helping buyers find their dream homes in luxury communities and waterfront areas throughout southeast Florida.
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            <title>New Homes in Ft Worth/ Crowley/ Burleson</title>
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Bonds! The New "No Down Payment"


Here is some current info about bond programs and  how a buyer can accomplish a home purchase with NO Down Payment!


Move over VA and USDA loans...there is a new bond in town that can accomplish No down payment too! You do not have to be a veteran and you are not restricted to USDA targeted areas to own a home with no down payment. Bond programs are currently available at historically low interest rates. Matador Ranch in Ft Worth is offering their buyers a bond program with 3.95% interest rate and 4% down payment assistance! Move in a new home for only $500 dollars. Credit scores down to 620!


In conjuction with this bond an addtional 10,000 interest free loan is available on all inventory homes for a total of $14,000+ in buyers assistance!  Did you know Antares homes have Guaranteed Heating and Cooling Costs? An averaged low starting at only $37.73 per month! Let us show you how easy it is to own a home. It has never been a better time to buy. They have several homes ready for move in now.


Search all Homes for Sale in South Fort Worth Here


Please call Nu Home Source Realty at 817-509-1400 for more information on Matador Ranch
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            <title>The Fairways of Shady Oaks Golf Course in Westworth Villages (West Fort Worth)</title>
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Did you say Exclusive, Gated, Golf Course Lots in hard to find new construction in a coveted area of Ft Worth?


Ashmore III    3487 sq. ft.     $516,900


6648 Fairway Drive, Westworth Village, TX 76114


4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, Gameroom, Media Room, Study, 2 DiningThis Luxurious Executive Home has all the bells and whistles. Architectural features include an impressive entrance flanked on either side with a private study and formal dining room. As you meander through the home, delight in the unexpected grand circular oak staircase with an impressive grand chandelier, The family room, kitchen and nook are woven together and boast a wall of windows overlooking a covered back patio.  The kitchen offers an oversized island, professional grade gas cook top, custom knotty alder cabinetry with beautiful crown molding and an elegant wood vent hood. The inspiring vaulted master bedroom with gorgeous chunky crown molding is downstairs and the adjoining spa like bathroom offers 2 walk-in closets, granite clad split vanities, pampering jetted tub, huge Frameless walk-in shower with granite seat and Framed mirrors.  The second floor has a beautiful open game room with wrought iron railing on 2 sides, spacious media room, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There is also a large floored attic space which is easily accessible. As an additional bonus the home is Energy Star Certified 2.5. This means you can enjoy the good life and pay lower than expected utility bills.Exclusive, Gated, Golf Course views, Heart of Fort Worth, New Construction, has a new name: THE FAIRWAYS


Aspendale II      3558 Sq. Ft.            $524,900


6644 Fairway Drive  Westworth Village, TX 76114


4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 3 car garage, Gameroom, Study, 2 DiningEverything about this one and 1/2 story home feels open and welcoming. Immediately upon entering the inviting foyer your eye is drawn to the spacious formal dining room with 14 ft. ceilings adorned with crown molding and columns. On the right is a well-appointed study and a formal powder bath with a furniture style cabinet with granite and framed mirror. The elegant foyer leads to an expansive kitchen, nook and spacious family room featuring a cozy corner  fireplace. The Kitchen boasts custom knotty alder cabinets, 3 CM granite counter tops, huge island with room for bar stools, professional 36’ gas cook top, Wood Vent Hood, and stainless appliances. The private master suite is situated in the back of the home with a spa like bathroom  offering a large walk-in closet, jetted garden tub, huge walk in frameless shower and split vanities. Two additional bedrooms finish off the first floor. A spacious gameroom, fourth bedroom and full bathroom are located upstairs. Smart buyers will appreciate all the creature comforts of this home AND the savings enjoyed because this home is Energy Star Certified 2.5 with an impressive HERS (Home Efficiency Rating System) score of 62.


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            <title>Lavish Life at The Fairways at Fossil Creek </title>
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The Fairways at Fossil Creek is a new housing subdivision of Fort Worth that offers a very elegant lifestyle, that of course offers great amenities to its residents including golfing on beautiful and lush greens. The neighborhood is planned and developed by the well-known architecture, D.R. Horton – offering very lavish homes of great design.


The rolling hills are just the beginning to the lush and beautiful serenity of the environment, with a setting that is just right for anyone looking for a home away from a busy and very populated city. The houses range in cost from $179,000 to about $240,000, with square footage that averages between 1,881 and 3,212.


The floor plans offered within the development can fit all lifestyles, from busy families to young couples and even older retirees looking to enjoy some great years of relaxation within a great home. There are several different choices of homes in the Fairways at Fossil Creek, which remains to be one of the most perfect places in the Fort Worth area to call home.


Visit the neighborhood to see the lush landscaping of the area, set against beautiful and large homes and a beautiful golf course that gives the perfect setting to tie it all together.
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            <title>Fort Worth Theater Complex by Hillwood</title>
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Developer Hillwood Properties has landed a major entertainment venue for its AllianceTexas community in North Fort Worth. Cinema operator Cinemark Holdings Inc. will locate a 14-screen theater in the Alliance Town Center retail complex on Interstate 35W.


Cinemark has purchased land for the new movie house that will open in summer 2012. The planned Cinemark XD Extreme Digital Cinema will be the fourth in the Dallas area.








Back in March Cinemark announced that it would construct the multi-screen cinema in a competing North Fort Worth development. But Hillwood was able to convince the Plano-based company to shift its plans to Alliance Town Center.


The project is at I-35W and Heritage Trace Parkway and is anchored by retailers including Best Buy , J.C. Penney, Belk and Sam Moon.


The regional retail center is a project of Hillwood and Trademark Property Co.


Source:  STEVE BROWN   Real Estate Editor   Email:stevebrown@dallasnews.com


#subdivision-Fort-Worth-Heritage#


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            <title>An Elegant Escape in Southlake, Texas </title>
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Living in Southlake, Texas is an experience that seems to come right out of dreams. The extremely affluent suburb offers luxury neighborhoods that are known for some of the largest and most elegant homes in the North Dallas area. Part of the Dallas metroplex, there are great amenities that are offered to residents of Southlake, making it a perfect residential suburb to call home.


So, what kinds of homes are present in the area? There are homes that can range from 3 to 5 bedrooms, sometimes even more, with up to 6,000 sq. feet to the properties, and up to 3 or more acres in land. This upscale neighborhood is home to one of Texas’ most affluent shopping centers – the Southlake Town Square, which offers supreme shopping for residents, tourists, and visitors to the area.


The most influential part of Southlake, Texas is that it offers one of the most spectacular views and scenery amongst the rolling hills of North Texas, making it a truly special place to live. Residents enjoy the lavish lifestyle of the suburb; with several smaller neighborhoods found nestled in the suburb, offering diversity in housing – which mostly remains amidst expansive ranchers, stately estates, and colonial style homes of great size and beautiful architectural design.


The median sale price for homes in Southlake is about $510,000, which is a market trend for the surrounding areas as well. The population in the suburb is a rounded 26,600, all who enjoy a great environment and great employment opportunities as well. Some highly affluent businesses and headquarters are found in Southlake, including the Travelocity headquarters, which offers a great deal of employment to the area and is one of the highest earning businesses in the area.


If you desire a home in Northern Texas in the Dallas metroplex or surrounding area that can offer the lifestyle of luxury that you are looking for, Southlake is a great option – definitely not disappointing in the options of housing offered. This is definitely a suburb for those with a higher house budget, and offers an excellent escape from all the busy life of one of the most popular cities in Texas – Dallas.


Those who enjoy a quiet setting of elegance will love Southlake in Dallas, Texas, offering an expansive lifestyle that is always nurtured through the various amenities, which include sports, recreation, family enjoyment, and much, much more, including supreme shopping and dining as well.


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