Dear Family and Friends,
Many people think of their home as safe place for themselves and their loved ones. Unfortunately, injuries occurring on residential property result in nearly 21 million medical visits and 20,000 deaths each year. It is important that you and your family be aware of potential hazards that may exist in your home and the ways to keep your environment free from danger.
Contact the Grove Team directly for more information on this month's Item of Value. It outlines the most common causes of unintentional home injuries and deaths. It also provides ideas you can implement to make your dwelling safer, such as ensuring that you have an emergency evacuation plan and checking for recalls on potentially hazardous items commonly found in residences.
For more information on buying or selling a home, call us direct -
Office (817) 337-0000
Email info@groveteam.com
www.groveteam.com
For more information on how to keep your home healthy visit www.homesafetycouncil.org
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Real Estate Activity - May 2010
MLS Activity Report - May 2010
NE Tarrant County * Single Family Residences
Bedford - had 42 closed sales, which is a 5% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $150,782
Colleyville - had 26 closed sales, which is 0% change from last year. Avg sales price is $404,357
Euless - had 51 closed sales, which is an 82% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $160,251
FW - Haltom City - had 31 closed sales, which is down by -3% from last year. Avg sales price is $70,792
FW - North/Sgnw - had 115 closed sales, which is an 11% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $137,657
Grapevine - had 50 closed sales, which is a 43% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $255,621
Hurst - had 61 closed sales, which is a 42% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $152,034
Keller - had 73 closed sales, which is a 26% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $327,253
N. Richland Hills - had 72 closed sales, which is a 29% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $152,874
Roanoke - had 23 closed sales, which is a 21% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $161,606
Southlake - had 48 closed sales, which is a 9% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $570,346
TC / Westlake - had 23 closed sales, which is a 28% increase from last year. Avg sales price is $430,698
Watauga - had 29 closed sales, which is down by -17% from last year. Avg sales price is $103,987
Are you considering buying or selling a home? Contact the Grove Team - we are available to assist you with all of your real estate needs!
Direct (817) 337-0000
Email info@groveteam.com
Website - www.groveteam.com
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Thinking of Buying a Home?
Keep Your Home Purchase on Track
You’ve found your dream home. Make sure missteps don’t prevent a successful closing. Read
Understanding Real Estate Representation
Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. Read
4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Read
7 Tips for Improving Your Credit
Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Read
7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home
By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Read
Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this.
Copyright 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Be sure to contact the Grove Team. We are always happy to assist you in your real estate needs. www.groveteam.com
Just Listed
4821 Valley Springs Trail Trace Ridge Addition, Fort Worth
Offered by the Grove Team - $145,900
Located in the popular Trace Ridge Addition, this home is conveniently located in the Keller ISD and features a community pool and playground. The family-friendly setting is one you will enjoy calling home.
The open floor plan invites entertaining family and friends! Featuring an additional living space that could be a second dining area. Decorator colors and crown molding set the style as soon as you walk in.
The cooks kitchen boasts beautiful 42" custom cabinets , upgraded appliances, and a breakfast bar. Open to the living area, it lends itself to comfort and entertaining.
Enter the roomy master with adjoining en suite bath that welcomes you with it spa like atmosphere. Enjoy privacy and comfort everyday. Step outside to relax under a pleasant covered patio and nicely landscaped yard.
Additional amenities include all-brick construction, full guttering, automatic sprinkler system, and security system.
To schedule your private showing of this wonderful home, contact the Grove Team direct!
Office (817) 337-0000
Email info@groveteam.com
Web - http://www.groveteam.com/
Quick Stats -
Bedrooms - 3 Garage - Two Car
Bathrooms - 2 Unexempt Taxes - $3,990
Sqft - 1,798
Built in 2003
Monday, June 7, 2010
Considering Owner Financing?
Have you considered selling your home and offering owner financing or purchasing a home through an owner finance? Here are a few things you should know going in...
The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act or the SAFE Act's primary purpose is to place minimum licensure requirements on all mortgage-loan originators. However, the licensing requirements also expand to those who are offering to owner finance their investment or second home properties.
What does all of this mean?
* A seller, who wants to owner finance, must be licensed as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (RMLO) in ALL 1-4 family residential transactions that are not their primary residence or to a family member.
* Applicants must complete education, submit fingerprints for background checks, pay association fees and sit for an exam.
* There are NO EXEMPTIONS for five or fewer transactions during a 12-month period.
Are you considering buying or selling a home? The Grove Team can help! Contact us for all of your real estate needs!
The Grove Team, Keller Williams Realty
Direct (817) 337-0000
Email info@groveteam.com
www.groveteam.com
The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act or the SAFE Act's primary purpose is to place minimum licensure requirements on all mortgage-loan originators. However, the licensing requirements also expand to those who are offering to owner finance their investment or second home properties.
What does all of this mean?
* A seller, who wants to owner finance, must be licensed as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (RMLO) in ALL 1-4 family residential transactions that are not their primary residence or to a family member.
* Applicants must complete education, submit fingerprints for background checks, pay association fees and sit for an exam.
* There are NO EXEMPTIONS for five or fewer transactions during a 12-month period.
Are you considering buying or selling a home? The Grove Team can help! Contact us for all of your real estate needs!
The Grove Team, Keller Williams Realty
Direct (817) 337-0000
Email info@groveteam.com
www.groveteam.com
Friday, June 4, 2010
10 Steps to Reducing Toxins in Your Home
Resolve to make your home healthier
By Debra Lynn Dadd
Here are ten suggestions that will help you accomplish both of these goals. By resolving to make your home as unpolluted as you can make it, you can make your family and yourself healthier by removing damaging toxins from your environment.
It's possible to live in a completely nontoxic home. Changing everything at once however, can be a daunting and difficult task.
Start by making the commitment to reduce toxic exposures in your home. It's not about being perfect; it's about moving in a direction. When faced with a choice about a household product, ask yourself, "How can I use this in a nontoxic way?" Over time, you can transform your house into a healthy home.
Here are 10 simple and inexpensive resolutions you can follow to reduce household toxins in your home:
1. Nix ammonia. Ammonia can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation and burn your skin. Instead, mix one part white or apple cider vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle for a glass cleaner.
2. Formaldehyde Free. Polyester/cotton blend sheets and no-iron cotton sheets are typically treated with formaldehyde, which can cause insomnia and respiratory problems. Opt for cotton flannel or untreated cotton percale sheets.
3. Install carbon-monoxide detectors. Homes with gas appliances or heaters should have carbon-monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide starves the body and brain of oxygen and can be fatal. Symptoms include sleepiness, headache, dizziness, flushed skin and disorientation.
4. Replace mothballs with sweet sachets. Mothballs are made of paradichlorobenzene, a chemical that can cause headaches and irritation to nose, throat and lungs. Prolonged exposure can cause liver and kidney damage. Protect woolens by making sachets from dried lavender and equal parts dried rosemary and mind. Cedar products are also effective.
5. Use soap-based cleaning products instead of detergents. Soap is made from natural oils and minerals. Detergents are petrochemical-based products responsible for more household poisonings than any other substance.
6. Remove chloroform from your shower water. Hot water containing chlorine (which covers all municipal tap water) releases chloroform, which has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a dangerous indoor air pollutant. Chlorine can be removed from shower water by using a water filter specifically designed for this purpose.
7. Use organically grown produce. Most food sold in supermarkets is sprayed heavily with pesticides, many of which can cause cancer. Buy pesticide-free, organically grown food. Purchase what looks good and is in season.
8. Take a botanical bath. Many bath products contain detergents and artificial fragrances that can be irritating to sensitive areas. Instead, use natural substances such as fragrant dried or fresh herbs (lavender, rosemary, peppermint), a quart of buttermilk or one cup Epsom salts.
9. Use water-based pens and markers. Dispose of permanent ink pens and markers, which contain toxic volatile solvents. Office and art supply stores carry water based pens and markets in every size and color.
10. Get houseplants. They freshen the air by absorbing carbon dioxide we exhale and release the oxygen that's vital for us to breathe. Some plants, like the spider plant remove some air pollutants.
By Debra Lynn Dadd
Here are ten suggestions that will help you accomplish both of these goals. By resolving to make your home as unpolluted as you can make it, you can make your family and yourself healthier by removing damaging toxins from your environment.
It's possible to live in a completely nontoxic home. Changing everything at once however, can be a daunting and difficult task.
Start by making the commitment to reduce toxic exposures in your home. It's not about being perfect; it's about moving in a direction. When faced with a choice about a household product, ask yourself, "How can I use this in a nontoxic way?" Over time, you can transform your house into a healthy home.
Here are 10 simple and inexpensive resolutions you can follow to reduce household toxins in your home:
1. Nix ammonia. Ammonia can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation and burn your skin. Instead, mix one part white or apple cider vinegar with one part water in a spray bottle for a glass cleaner.
2. Formaldehyde Free. Polyester/cotton blend sheets and no-iron cotton sheets are typically treated with formaldehyde, which can cause insomnia and respiratory problems. Opt for cotton flannel or untreated cotton percale sheets.
3. Install carbon-monoxide detectors. Homes with gas appliances or heaters should have carbon-monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide starves the body and brain of oxygen and can be fatal. Symptoms include sleepiness, headache, dizziness, flushed skin and disorientation.
4. Replace mothballs with sweet sachets. Mothballs are made of paradichlorobenzene, a chemical that can cause headaches and irritation to nose, throat and lungs. Prolonged exposure can cause liver and kidney damage. Protect woolens by making sachets from dried lavender and equal parts dried rosemary and mind. Cedar products are also effective.
5. Use soap-based cleaning products instead of detergents. Soap is made from natural oils and minerals. Detergents are petrochemical-based products responsible for more household poisonings than any other substance.
6. Remove chloroform from your shower water. Hot water containing chlorine (which covers all municipal tap water) releases chloroform, which has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a dangerous indoor air pollutant. Chlorine can be removed from shower water by using a water filter specifically designed for this purpose.
7. Use organically grown produce. Most food sold in supermarkets is sprayed heavily with pesticides, many of which can cause cancer. Buy pesticide-free, organically grown food. Purchase what looks good and is in season.
8. Take a botanical bath. Many bath products contain detergents and artificial fragrances that can be irritating to sensitive areas. Instead, use natural substances such as fragrant dried or fresh herbs (lavender, rosemary, peppermint), a quart of buttermilk or one cup Epsom salts.
9. Use water-based pens and markers. Dispose of permanent ink pens and markers, which contain toxic volatile solvents. Office and art supply stores carry water based pens and markets in every size and color.
10. Get houseplants. They freshen the air by absorbing carbon dioxide we exhale and release the oxygen that's vital for us to breathe. Some plants, like the spider plant remove some air pollutants.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Is now a good time to sell your house?
As Texas REALTORS, we can assist you with this important decision.
There are many reasons people consider selling a home. Whether you're thinking of upgrading, or simply making a change, you may be wondering if the timing is right. Here are several reasons why this may be a good time to put your home on the market.
* Housing prices in Texas have been steadily rising at a moderate pace for many years, even while other states have experienced wild price fluctuations. Chances are that your home is worth more than even a few years ago.
* Record low interest rates motivate buyers to act on their desire to purchase a home and give more purchasing power.
* Unlike several other states that experienced wild price fluctuations and skyrocketing foreclosure rates, Texas does not have a glut of unsold home. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M, the statewide supply of homes is at a level that leads to a fairly balanced market.
* Individuals and businesses continue to move to Texas, and this ongoing population growth fees a strong demand for housing.
For more information about buying or selling a home in the north Texas area, contact us directly:
The Grove Team
Direct (817) 337-0000
info@groveteam.com
www.groveteam.com
source: Texas Realtors
There are many reasons people consider selling a home. Whether you're thinking of upgrading, or simply making a change, you may be wondering if the timing is right. Here are several reasons why this may be a good time to put your home on the market.
* Housing prices in Texas have been steadily rising at a moderate pace for many years, even while other states have experienced wild price fluctuations. Chances are that your home is worth more than even a few years ago.
* Record low interest rates motivate buyers to act on their desire to purchase a home and give more purchasing power.
* Unlike several other states that experienced wild price fluctuations and skyrocketing foreclosure rates, Texas does not have a glut of unsold home. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M, the statewide supply of homes is at a level that leads to a fairly balanced market.
* Individuals and businesses continue to move to Texas, and this ongoing population growth fees a strong demand for housing.
For more information about buying or selling a home in the north Texas area, contact us directly:
The Grove Team
Direct (817) 337-0000
info@groveteam.com
www.groveteam.com
source: Texas Realtors
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