Real Estate Information

The National Center for Educational Achievement named ten Grapevine-Colleyville schools on the list of higher performing public schools.  The schools listed were Bransford, Colleyville, Grapevine, Heritage and Timberline elementary schools, Colleyville and Heritage middle schools and Colleyville Heritage and Grapevine high schools.  The criteria included not only TAKS scores, but also how schools prepare students for the future.

For more information, visit http://colleyvilletexascourier.com/home/story/3927.html

Source:  www.colleyvilletexascourier.com

January - November 2008

Single Family Residences

Northeast Tarranty County:

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Surrounding Areas:

Information based on Real Estate Statistics published by NTREIS.

Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

5318 Cambridge Court, Grapevine

$269,000

Beautiful home on landscaped lot on cul-de-sac street!  Great Grapevine neighborhood of Glade Tree Estates. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.  Large island kitchen. Family room has tile surround gas fireplace.  Master has bay window sitting area and private bath with jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in closet.  Covered walkway leads to detached garage.  Relax in the back yard on the large covered patio or enjoy the gardens!  Don’t miss out!

To see the virtual tour for this home, click here:  http://vt.realbiz360.com/Listing-89876.html

Visit this beautiful home this weekend!  For more information, call our team line at 817-481-8890.

The team is so proud of Chris!  Last week, she was named Businesswoman of the Year by the North Texas Women’s Council of Realtors.  Their decision was based on Chris’ years of experience, business accomplishments, education, leadership, mentoring and community involvement.  Chris is an amazing person, and we feel this award is well-deserved!  Congratulations!

By:  Ann McLaughlin

Heat & Cool Efficiently

Use a programmable thermostat.  In the summer, raise the thermostat two degrees.  In the winter, lower it two degrees.  Change the air filter regularly.

Switch to Engery Efficient Lighting

Use compact flourescent lightbulbs.  They use 75% less energy than standard bulbs and last up to 10 times longer!

Seal & Insulate

Sealing air leaks and adding insulation are do-it-yourself projects that save you money.  Note: the biggest air leaks are usually found in the attic.

Use Water Efficiently

Water the lawn only when needed and water during the coolest part of the day.  Turn the water off while shaving or brushing your teeth.  Fix leaky faucets or toilets – those leaks can waste 200 gallons of water a day!

For more information or for other money-saving green tips, visit www.epa.gov.

Source:  www.epa.gov

By:  Ann McLaughlin

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 Sunday, November 13^th – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

1733 Chase Oaks Drive, Keller

$254,900

Beautiful home on landscaped lot with swimming pool!  Price recently reduced!  Best value in Keller with a pool!  Don’t miss out!

Visit this beautiful home this weekend!  For more information, call our team line at 817-481-8890.

Don’t have plans for the weekend?  Check out the 22^nd Annual Grapefest in Grapevine.  There will be lots of fun for adults and children.  The largest wine festival in the Southwest starts today and runs through Sunday.  Go to their website for more information:  http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/FestivalsAndEvents/Grapefest/tabid/228/Default.aspx

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To recoup remodeling expenses when selling your home, HGTV suggests visiting open houses and new home communities to find your neighborhood standards.  When you’re ready to remodel, they’ve done the research and have suggested four improvements that will give you the most return for your money, four money-draining improvements, and four improvements you can make on a tight budget.  Before you pick up the hammer, read the article at:  http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/make-your-home-investment-pay-off/index.html

Source:  hgtv.com

Every year, D Magazine ranks the suburbs and publishes the list in their magazine.  They use the following criteria to rank each city: safety (25%), education (25%), housing (25%) and ambiance & air (25%).  This is how our local suburbs ranked this year:

2.                  Southlake

3.                  Colleyville

4.                  Trophy Club

9.                  Keller

24.              Grapevine

27.              Hurst

36.              North Richland Hills

44.              Richland Hills

45.              Euless

46.              Bedford

To see the full list and detailed information, visit D Magazine’s website CLICK HERE

Source:  dmagazine.com

January - June 2008

Single Family Residences

Northeast Tarranty County:

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Surrounding Areas:

Information based on Real Estate Statistics published by NTREIS.

To check the market in your neighborhood, search North Texas home listed for sale, or to refer someone to The Minteer Team to be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas, click the links below: