It has been a beautiful disaster in Texas, Our Texas.As I sat in class in Grapevine MetroTex Association of Realtors a couple of weeks ago -- Broker Responsibility followed by Legal Update -- I anxiously watched weather analysts post where Harvey would strike and at what category level.Concerned about big things like my family in Corpus Christi, Houston, Tomball, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress and Victoria, as well as sweating the small stuff like class and my license renewal, I pondered all the good things that do come from challenges in an effort to comfort myself, knowing THE WAVE was about to hit.What GOOD comes from BAD?In the case of a storm like Harvey, how many GOOD stories did you see?I have one.My sister-in-law hopped in a truck in Fort Worth and went down and boat sea... 09/19/2017

Homes for Sale in Sendera Ranch Subdivsion Sendera Ranch is a Grand Award-Winning Community and one of the largest communities in the DFW metroplex.  This community features amenity center complex including a large pool, spray park for kids, picnic tables, restrooms, basketball court, playground, sports field, and spacious walk ways.   Sendera Ranch is conveniently located in the Alliance Corridor. There is a great opportunity for Homes for Sale in Sendera Ranch Subdivision . We would love to be your real estate agent if you are moving to the Tarrant County area. His extensive knowledge of the real estate market is your edge in finding the perfect home in Tarrant County. Visit our website to learn more www.tommymilesrealty.com New ConstructionIf you don’t find what you are looking for, ... 08/16/2017

 Things To Do In The Fort Worth Stockyards  Morning, noon and night there is always something fun to do in The Fort Worth Stockyards of Texas.  Live entertainment, rodeos and bull riding are favorites among tourist and locals.  Twice daily The Herd travels down Exchange. At The Fort Worth Championship Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights you can watch a variety of events including bull riding, roping and barrel racing.  Where will you find concerts, shops and dining? Billy Bob's Texas opens at 11 am.  This is one of the main attractions in the Stockyards.   August 13th Billy Bob's will host The World's Largest Karaoke Fest & Competition. Looking for a great experience and little history leason? Don't miss the historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show featuring t... 07/31/2017

 Sand Sculptor Event At Twin Points Park   Will you be attending the Sand Sculptor Event At Twin Points Park on Eagle Mountain Lake?  The revamped  and rebuilt Twin Points Park features a swim beach, pavilions, picnic areas and vending machines. The park reopened last year.  Twin Points Resort has been gone nearly 10 years. I have many wonderful memories - spending my childhood and teen years camping, boating and fishing at this resort.  This Saturday, July 29th from 10 am to 2 pm at Twin Points of Eagle Mountain Lake you can test your sand sculpting skills.   The fee to participate is $20.00 which includes parking, starter kits and vouchers for food.  The temperature will be slightly cooler than the recent sultry days. I believe it's going to only be 99 degrees.  Pack your sun block if... 07/28/2017

Packing is one of the scariest things about moving.  The idea of getting all of your belongings from point A to point B might tempt you to set everything on fire and start from scratch. With these tips you can skip the panic and be prepared. First off you will need supplies. Having the right supplies up front will save your sanity and time from running back and forth to the store to get the things you need. boxes bubble wrap padding paper packing tape markers box labels Now this is the time to think about life in your new house and having to unpack it all. Dont procratinate, you will need at least three weeks to do it properly and still have time to take breaks here and there.Pack a "last in - first out box"This idea came from Martha Stewart for making sure that you have everything you ... 07/13/2017

 FREE! Fun 4th Of July Activities In Fort Worth Texas   Let the celebrations begin!  Independence Day is celebrated with fireworks, picnics, family and friend gatherings.  In some areas parades will fill the streets.  Actually, in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex celebrations are underway this weekend.   If your still making plans for your holiday check out a few of these free events in Fort Worth.   FREE EVENT - July 3rd at 6pmRonald Kirk Bridge and Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas, TX 75201  Mrs. Baird’s Bread presents "The City of Dallas" & 98.7 K-LUV’s “Red White and Boom on the Bridge. Celebrate Independence Day by watching the Dallas skyline light up with the fireworks spectacular. Arrive early to enjoy music and entertainment before the fireworks show, which starts at 10 p.m. Foo... 07/01/2017

Preparing Your Fort Worth Home For Sale  Preparing your Fort Worth home for sale. Pack up those personal photographs and family treasures. Buyers may not be able to see past your personal material  and might be distracted.   You want buyers to imagine their own personal photos on your walls.   You want buyers to say "I can see myself living here."  Rearrange bedroom closets and kitchen cabinets. While perspective buyers are viewing your home they will open closets - they will look in your cabinets. What will they think if items are poorly arranged or worse,  crammed in tight spaces - making your space appear to be small?  What if items tumble and fall!  If everything is organized their impression will be - there's enough space here for MY  personal items.  Although there is a paragraph ... 06/30/2017

4th Of July Activities in DFW This is the last weekend of July 2017.  The holiday celebrations have begun!  As I sit here working this evening I hear loud booms, crackles and pops of the fireworks my neighbors are enjoying.  For many of us this is a long weekend.  The roadways will be jammed with traffic as people travel to beachfront and other destinations to spend time with family and friends.  Whatever your plans include we wish you a very safe and memorable holiday.If you are in the Dallas Fort Worth area this year here are a few activities to choose from as your celebrating your 4th of July.    06/30/2017

Just Listed in Beautiful Creekwood Addition of North Fort Worth8148 Black Sumac Drive is a Beautiful Standard Pacific Home! Awesome Kitchen with Huge Island in Breakfast area. Kitchen features Granite, Tile Backsplash, Gas Appliances, Fridge Conveys, Maple Cabinets, Extensive Tile. The Austin stone fireplace with hearth, gas logs, and gas starter creates a cozy family room. There is a separate dining area and study. A Rotunda entrance into the family room.  Arch Niches, Rounded Corners, Vaulted Ceiling.  Energy Star Certifications.  Peace of mind - Armoured Closet Tornado Shelter-Safe Room, 100% Brick construction, Radiant Barrier Decking, covered patio with extended patio poured. Neighborhood amenities features community pool, playground, basketball court, private ponds, streams, walki... 06/30/2017

  10 Record Keeping Tips For Selling Your Fort Worth Home It is important to record and file information relevant to your property once you purchase. I always suggest not waiting until you decide to make a move. It will take time to gather this information from old bills, tax statements, work receipts, service contracts, and warranty documents, but it pays off when you sell your Fort Worth home.  I'm able to research and answer a few of the questions that may be asked by prospective buyers about your home and property. The following questions can be expected and you should have the information to answer them:  ● What do you pay in property taxes? This may change yearly.● How much does it cost to heat and cool your home? A general answer such as during the different seasons would be help... 06/29/2017

8 Tips for Selling Your Fort Worth Home This Summer If you could sell your Fort Worth home under ideal conditions this summer, your life and that of your real estate agent would be much easier. But that’s not always possible. Even though summer is traditionally a period of high sales activity in our area, certain conditions can make a summer home sale difficult.  If you plan to add your home to this summer’s sale statistics, the following tips can help to make your home more summer-friendly to potential buyers.  1. Curb appeal is possibly more important in late spring and early summer than at any other time of year. With extended sunlight, everything outdoors will be on display longer. Home buyers have more time to view properties. Shrubs, perennials, trees and lawn should be at their b... 06/21/2017

When Can I Sell My Home And Not Pay Capital Gains Taxes In Texas?  You’re ready to sell, possibly to move to a larger home, maybe downsizing or relocating and hate the idea of paying Uncle Sam more money than you’re already letting go of yearly. So you ask about the rule for paying capital gains taxes when selling a home in the Fort Worth or surrounding area.  ___________________________________We all know home ownership does offer tax breaks including mortgage interest, property tax and home office deductions just to list a few.  Most of my clients live in their home between 5 and 7 years before they make a move to a new home.  Some decide to lease their home and others will list to sell.  Unexpectedly due to changes in a job or marital status this need to move arrives sooner.  No one ... 06/19/2017

Why Do I Need To Be Pre-Approved VS Pre-Qualified To Look At Houses In Fort Worth? Why Do I Need To Be Pre-Approved VS Pre-Qualified To Look At Houses?  I’m asked this question often.  Sure if you are pre-qualified for a home loan you may have a good chance of getting approval to purchase that new home.  There is a difference between two processes.  I encourage my clients to speak with one of our preferred lenders before scanning the multiple listing service and scheduling appointments to look at available homes on the market.  Getting pre-qualified is a simpler task.  The lender will gather certain information about your marital status, family size, income, assets and work history.   Obtaining a mortgage is more than a numbers game.  Most likely your credit report will play a large rol... 06/18/2017

 When it comes to renovating a home there will always be some obstacles to tackle,  When it comes to doing it green it comes with its own set of challenges . But, as with anything, if you know the right information and some forethought it is well worth the extra effort.Below you will read some tips and inforation to get you started on your eco-friendly renovation.To begin decide which areas of the home should be remodeled?What style would you like to see in the finished product?What is the budget for this project?Once that has been decided its time to look at how to make it happen in an environmentally conscious way. Most people are not able to afford to make thier home completly eco-friendly all at once, so be realistic with the alterations you choose to fit with your current lifestyle... 06/12/2017

 Ok, You have been looking at homes and maybe written several offers that weren't accepted but now your offer is accepted.   So now what?  You ask yourself.  How much money do I need before going to close?  What is the timeline?  What are the next steps?  Do we just hang out and coast along until closing?Well here are the answers to those questions and more!Lets start with the acceptance of the offer.  Remember it's not a contract until all parties have signed every document.  Then on that day the "Effective Date" or "Execution Date" is put on the contract and now the offer is a contract between the seller and buyer.  The Realtors, the Title Company people and the Loan Originator are facilitators of the transaction all with the same goal.  Get the transaction closed on time!The Executio... 05/25/2017

 Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! Being a First Time Home Buyer in Fort Worth Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew. The benefits of being a First Time Home Buyer in El Paso Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:           Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase... 05/15/2017

 The Legacy Group is happy to announce a new mobile app that allows HOME BUYERS to search for real, up to the minute, live MLS listings. The app is called “Home Scouting” and is a FREE home finding service provided directly to consumers by Home BuyersMARKETING II, Inc, a licensed brokerage services company. Whether you’re ready to buy a home or just browsing, you’ll want to take advantage of the free Home Scouting app. This convenient app makes finding yourDREAM HOME fast and easy. Home Scouting provides you with 100% of the ACTIVE MLS listings, unlike some other public home search websites and apps. You receive the most accurate information AVAILABLE and with Home Scouting you can:  View every MLS listing·       Schedule a home showing  View sold home information  See detailed school d... 05/04/2017

Fort Worth Texas Veterans Loans is the best loan program in Texas!   Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA MORTGAGE LOANS are one of the best mortgage loanPROGRAMS available today.   Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program:  - Up to 100% FINANCING, with no down required.  - No monthly MORTGAGE insurance.  - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of MORTGAGE LOANS.- VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of HOME LOANS.   So how do you qualify for Fort Worth Texas Veterans Loans?  First of all, you must VERIFY YOUR eligibility. This is done by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Texas VA MORTGAGE LOAN  lendertoORDER your COE quickly, or you can contact the VA to obt... 04/24/2017

Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! Being a First Time Home Buyer in Fort Worth Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew. The benefits of being a First Time Home Buyer in El Paso Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:           Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase ... 04/19/2017

Property Details for 8808 Noontide Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76179Well maintained home that's in an established community with a pool, lazy river, splash park, playground, and pond.  Interior Features       Bedrooms:  3         Total Baths:  2         Full Baths:  2         Sq. Feet:  2,073      Interior:  High Speed Internet Available       Appliances:  Built-in Microwave       Basement:  Slab      Air:  Central Air-Elec, Central Heat-Elec       Heat:  Central Heat-Elec  Exterior & Lot Details         Stories: 1         Construction: Block, Rock/Stone         Parking: Attached           Utilities: City Water; City Sewer;         Year Built: 2007         HOA Dues: 46          Lot Size (Acreage): 0.126 Listing Details             Subdivision: Parks at Boat Club The         Address: 8808 Noon... 03/29/2017