Knowledge is Powerhttp://www.minteerteam.com/blogSouthlake TX real estate market news provided by Keller Williams RealtyTue, 30 Aug 2011 14:42:00 GMTHow to Improve Your Credit ScoreDo you know your current credit score?

There are lots of rumors and old wive’s tales on how to raise your credit score. Here are a few tips that will help you on your journey:

  • Pay your bills on time.
  • If you have missed payments, get current and stay current.
  • Be aware that paying off a collection account will not remove it from your current credit report.
  • If you are having trouble making ends meet, contact your creditors or see a legitimate credit counselor.
  • Keep balances low on credit cards and other “revolving credit.”
  • Pay off debt rather than moving it around.
  • Don’t close unused credit cards as a short-term strategy to raise your score.  Keep them open with zero balances.
  • Don’t open a number of new credit cards that you don’t need, just to increase your available credit.
  • If you have been managing credit for a short time, don’t open a lot of new accounts too rapidly.
  • Do your rate shopping for a given loan within a focused period of time.
  • Re-establish your credit history if you have had problems.
  • It is OK to request and check your own credit report.
  • Strive to use less than 30 percent of your available credit.
  • Apply for and open new credit accounts only as needed.
  • Have credit cards, but manage them responsibly.
  • Note that closing an account doesn’t make it go away

If you have any questions about your credit score, contact our preferred lender, Beverly Aleman, with Regions Bank at 972-724-1102 or Beverly.aleman@regions.com.

]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/How-to-Improve-Your-Credit-Scorehttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/How-to-Improve-Your-Credit-ScoreTue, 30 Aug 2011 14:42:00 GMTNow is the Time to Buy!The housing market hit a rough patch the last two years, with a big decline in existing home sales and a record increase in foreclosures.  With the media portraying a bleak outlook, buyers have been skittish, frightened to invest in an unsure future.  The media, though, missed the bigger picture.   There are many reasons why now is a great time to invest in real estate.

Homes are more affordable than ever.  Based on the median mortgage payment as a percentage of the median household income, homes are more affordable than they’ve been in a generation.  At these lower prices, buyers can also get more for their money.  Waiting for the prices to get even lower?  Don’t.  The price indexes show that the market has hit bottom and home prices are appreciating.

Mortgage rates are at a fifty-year low.  In August, mortgage rates dropped to a national average of 4.36 percent.  The rate was 5.19 percent the same time last year.  On a $200,000 home with 10 percent down, that’s a savings of $90 a month on a 30-year loan.  With interest rates this low, now is not only the perfect time to buy a first home.  It’s also a great time to buy a vacation home or investment property.  With lenders back in the game, loans are available now to those with a job.  The professionals predict that mortgage rates will not stay at this all-time low.  Take advantage now.

Sellers are motivated.  With the current housing supply at 12.5 months, supply has exceeded demand.  And with foreclosures and short sales selling at an average 20 percent below market value, buyers now have the upper hand.  They have a lot of choices, and smart sellers are doing what it takes to compete for the business. 

Buying is now more affordable than renting.  Rental rates have decreased slightly, but home values have drastically declined, the gap wider than it’s been in 22 years.  Now is the time to stop renting and invest in your future.

The American dream is closer than ever before.  Most Americans still consider owning a home the American dream.  A home serves as more than a place to live.  It’s a savings account that leads to financial stability and wealth building.  It’s a safe haven for a family; a place for game night, barbecues, birthday parties and holiday gatherings.  It’s a place to create lasting memories.

For these, and so many other reasons, now is a great time to invest in real estate.

Call for more information and look for details for an upcoming informative buying seminar.

by: Ann McLaughlin

 

Source: Keller Williams Realty - Seven Reason Why Now is a Great Time to Buy

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Now-is-the-Time-to-Buy-2http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Now-is-the-Time-to-Buy-2Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:41:00 GMTNow is the Time to Buy!The housing market hit a rough patch the last two years, with a big decline in existing home sales and a record increase in foreclosures.  With the media portraying a bleak outlook, buyers have been skittish, frightened to invest in an unsure future.  The media, though, missed the bigger picture.   There are many reasons why now is a great time to invest in real estate.

Homes are more affordable than ever.  Based on the median mortgage payment as a percentage of the median household income, homes are more affordable than they’ve been in a generation.  At these lower prices, buyers can also get more for their money.  Waiting for the prices to get even lower?  Don’t.  The price indexes show that the market has hit bottom and home prices are appreciating.

Mortgage rates are at a fifty-year low.  In August, mortgage rates dropped to a national average of 4.36 percent.  The rate was 5.19 percent the same time last year.  On a $200,000 home with 10 percent down, that’s a savings of $90 a month on a 30-year loan.  With interest rates this low, now is not only the perfect time to buy a first home.  It’s also a great time to buy a vacation home or investment property.  With lenders back in the game, loans are available now to those with a job.  The professionals predict that mortgage rates will not stay at this all-time low.  Take advantage now.

Sellers are motivated.  With the current housing supply at 12.5 months, supply has exceeded demand.  And with foreclosures and short sales selling at an average 20 percent below market value, buyers now have the upper hand.  They have a lot of choices, and smart sellers are doing what it takes to compete for the business. 

Buying is now more affordable than renting.  Rental rates have decreased slightly, but home values have drastically declined, the gap wider than it’s been in 22 years.  Now is the time to stop renting and invest in your future.

The American dream is closer than ever before.  Most Americans still consider owning a home the American dream.  A home serves as more than a place to live.  It’s a savings account that leads to financial stability and wealth building.  It’s a safe haven for a family; a place for game night, barbecues, birthday parties and holiday gatherings.  It’s a place to create lasting memories.

For these, and so many other reasons, now is a great time to invest in real estate.

Call for more information and look for details for an upcoming informative buying seminar.

by: Ann McLaughlin

 

Source: Keller Williams Realty - Seven Reason Why Now is a Great Time to Buy

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Now-is-the-Time-to-Buyhttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Now-is-the-Time-to-BuyFri, 08 Oct 2010 15:40:00 GMTInvest In Your Future!Did you know?

Interest Rates are at lifetime lows.  Take advantage by acting now to:

  • Buy a new home
  • Buy an investment property
  • Refinance

Call The Minteer Team for your personal consultation today: 817-481-8890

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Invest-In-Your-Futurehttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Invest-In-Your-FutureWed, 01 Sep 2010 10:42:00 GMTWelcome Home a Hero!The Minteer Team and associates from the Keller Williams Southlake office will be at DFW Airport Friday morning July 23rd to welcome home the troops.  Every day, more than 100 soldiers come through DFW Airport on their way home for two weeks of R&R with family and friends. After long tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, this welcome starts their time home on a high note.  Join us to show these heroes how much their commitment means to us.  It’s a simple way to say thank you.  Please call 972-574-0392 tonight for time and location.  We hope to see you there!  If you can’t make it this week, but would like to go another day, you can find more information at http://affiliates.uso.org/DFW/files/WelcomeHome.pdf

Can’t make it to the airport but still want a way to say thank you to our service men and women?  “The Gratitude Campaign” was started by Scott Truitt, who wanted an easy way for himself and others to say thank you.  You can go to http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/ to learn more about it.

Thank you for supporting our American heroes!

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Welcome-Home-a-Herohttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Welcome-Home-a-HeroThu, 22 Jul 2010 15:13:00 GMTGRACE Needs Your Help!The Minteer Team and Keller Williams Southlake are holding a canned food drive benefitting GRACE Food Pantry.  They are in need of food, fresh produce and hygiene items.  We are spreading the word, and hope others will help by cleaning out their pantries and delivering needed items to GRACE Food Pantry at 837 East Walnut Street, Grapevine.  Please see the needs list below.  Thank you for supporting GRACE!

GRACE Food Pantry

Current Pantry Needs List (updated 07/01/2010)

Food Items:

Sugar

Cooking Oil

Kids Cereal (Raisin Brand, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, Coca Puffs, Trix, etc.)

Canned Fruit (Peaches)

Baking Mix (pancake)

Ramen Noodles

Dry Pasta (elbow, sea shells etc.) (Out of Stock)

Oatmeal

Salt & Pepper (small table top set) (Out of Stock)

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Paste

Canned Meats (Beef Stew, Spam, etc.)

Dry Pinto Beans (2 lbs. Bags)

Mustard

Ketchup

Mayo

Fresh Produce & Fruit:

Tomatoes

Apples

Oranges

Hygiene Items:

Diapers (size 5 - Only) (Out of Stock)

Laundry Soap (Sm. Boxes)

Deodorant

Toilet Paper (4-pack or more) (Low Stock)

Toothpaste

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/GRACE-Needs-Your-Helphttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/GRACE-Needs-Your-HelpTue, 20 Jul 2010 16:11:00 GMTPreventing Frozen PipesPreventing Frozen Pipes

With the Frigid Winter air coming this week, we thought we'd share some helpful information that we found online at www.StateFarm.com. 

An average of a quarter-million families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter, all because of water pipes that freeze and burst.

And recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. An eighth-inch (three millimeter) crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons (946 liters) of water a day. Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes can burst.

By taking a few simple precautions, you can save yourself the mess, money and aggravation frozen pipes cause.


Before the cold hits

Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic. These exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember - the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.

Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers' installation and operation instructions.

Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.

Disconnect garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.


When the mercury drops

A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall.

Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.


Before you go away

Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C).

Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm enough to prevent freezing or

Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it will be deactivated when you shut off the water.


If your pipes freeze

Don't take chances. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber. If you detect that your water pipes have frozen and burst, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. (Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shut-off valve is and how to open and close it.)

Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house. You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe. Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water because you could be electrocuted.

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Preventing-Frozen-Pipeshttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Preventing-Frozen-PipesTue, 05 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMTHomebuyer Tax Credit Extended!Good news - the Federal Government has extended the homebuyer tax credit! First-time homebuyers can qualify for up to $8,000 and move up buyers can now qualify for up to $6,500.  See the flyer below for more details.

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-Extendedhttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-ExtendedThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:56:00 GMTThe Habit PoemThe Minteer Team read a great poem today and wanted to share it:

 

 

The Habit Poem

 

 

I am your constant companion.

 

I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.

I will push you onward or drag your down to failure.

I am completely at your command.

 

Half of the things you do you might as well turn over

to me and I will do them – quickly and correctly.

 

I am easily managed – you must be firm with me.

Show me exactly how you want something done

and after a few lessons, I will do it automatically.

 

I am the servant of great people,

and alas, of all failures as well.

Those who are great, I have made great.

Those who are failures, I have made failures.

 

I am not a machine though I work with the precision

of a machine plus the intelligence of a person.

 

You may run me for profit or run me for ruin –

it makes no difference to me.

 

Take me, train me, be firm with me,

and I will place the world at your feet.

 

Be easy with me and I will destroy you.

 

Who am I?  I am Habit.

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/The-Habit-Poemhttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/The-Habit-PoemWed, 30 Sep 2009 14:39:00 GMTKeller Williams Book "Your First Home" Featured in Wall Street Journal $8000 Tax Credit Article

"Your First Home", a book by Keller Williams Realty was featured in an article in the Smart Money section of the Wall Street Journal.  The article, titled "How to Nail Down $8,000 Tax Credit on New Home", gives buyers four strategies on how to expedite a closing and receive the tax credit before the November 30th deadline.  To read the article, click here: http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/real-estate/4-ways-to-shave-time-off-buying-a-home/.

Call the Minteer Team for information on how we can help you buy a home using the $8000 tax credit!

]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Keller-Williams-Book-Your-First-Home-Featured-in-Wall-Street-Journal-8000-Tax-Credit-Articlehttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Keller-Williams-Book-Your-First-Home-Featured-in-Wall-Street-Journal-8000-Tax-Credit-ArticleThu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMTCity Facts - BedfordBedford

 

“Became a City in 1953”

www.ci.bedford.tx.us

 

Demographic Profile 

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

47,055

48,699

50,210

50,636

Households

20,414

21,172

21,821

21,987

Citizens Employed

23,380

58,594

26,734

26,748

Estimated population 2007: 49,050

Median age of residents:  36.2

Average annual household income:  $54,436

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

11 miles West of DFW International Airport

14 miles Southeast of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

11 miles from Ft. Worth

20 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$163,754

$166,403

$165,986

Average Days on Market

55

50

59

Total # of Sales

586

570

533

City Information

City Hall

2000 Forest Ridge

817-952-2100 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

1st Thursday @ TBA

Planning and Zoning

2nd & 4th Thursday @ TBA

Beautification Commission

3rd Monday @ TBA

Library

817-788-7300

Library Board

3rd Monday @ TBA

Utility Information 

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Atmos Energy

800-460-3030

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Time Warner

972-445-5555

Water

817-952-2100

AT&T

800-464-7928

Education

Served by 2 Independent School Districts

·              HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

K-12 attendance:  20,238

Average number of students per teacher:  15.8

Average SAT score:  1036

www.hebisd.edu

817-267-3311

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00447

Schools

 

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

.01295

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Bedford (HEBISD) valued at $163,754 x .0237 = $3,880.97

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Bedfordhttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-BedfordTue, 01 Sep 2009 15:50:00 GMTCity Facts - EulessEuless

 

“Became a City in 1953”

www.ci.euless.tx.us

 

Demographic Profile

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

46,202

51,910

56,724

62,314

Households

19,456

21,733

23,520

25,500

Citizens Employed

18,403

26,866

33,361

33,477

Estimated population 2007: 49,448

Median age of residents:  32.2

Average annual household income:  $56,794

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

8 miles West of DFW International Airport

24 miles Southeast of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

18 miles from Ft. Worth

19 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$156,384

$154,325

$156,820

Average Days on Market

55

55

56

Total # of Sales

579

524

434

City Information

City Hall

201 North Ector

817-685-1623

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

3rd Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Library

817-685-1679

Library Board

1st Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.

Utility Information 

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Atmos Energy

800-460-3030

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Time Warner Cable

817-509-2225

Water

817-685-1400

AT&T

800-464-7928

Education

Served by 2 Independent School Districts

·              HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

K-12 attendance:  20,238

Average number of students per teacher:  15.8

Average SAT score:  1036

www.hebisd.edu

817-267-3311

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information 

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00470

Schools

 

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

.01295

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Euless (HEBISD) valued at $153,384 x .0240 = $3,681.22

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Eulesshttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-EulessMon, 24 Aug 2009 16:25:00 GMTCity Facts - HurstHurst

 

“Became a City in 1952”

www.ci.hurst.tx.us

 

Demographic Profile 

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

36,315

37,362

38,067

39,637

Households

14,201

14,601

15,082

15,649

Citizens Employed

19,123

22,580

24,977

26,156

Estimated population 2007: 38,500

Median age of residents:  37

7.2% of population is under 5

74.5% of population is over 18

12.4% of population is over 65 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

13 miles West of DFW International Airport

18 miles Southeast of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

10 miles from Ft. Worth

25 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$149,288

$154,042

$150,725

Average Days on Market

58

59

82

Total # of Sales

663

600

550

 

City Information

City Hall

1505 Precinct Line Road

817-788-7044 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

3rd Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Library

817-788-7300

Library Board

3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Utility Information

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Atmos Energy

800-460-3030

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Charter Cable

817-509-2225

Water

817-788-7038

AT&T

800-464-7928

Education

Served by 4 Independent School Districts

·              HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

K-12 attendance:  20,238

Average number of students per teacher:  15.8

Average SAT score:  1036

www.hebisd.edu

817-267-3311

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

·              KELLER ISD

K-12 attendance:  27,905

Average number of students per teacher:  17.3

Average SAT score:  1048

www.kellerisd.net

817-744-1000

·              BIRDVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  22,482

Average number of students per teacher:  16.1

Average SAT score:  1016

www.birdville.k12.tx.us

817-547-5700

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00535

Schools

 

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

.01295

Keller ISD

.01417

Birdville ISD

.01410

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in N. Richland Hills (BISD) valued at $149,900 x .02461 = $3,687.54

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

 

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Hursthttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-HurstWed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMTCity Facts - North Richland Hills

North Richland Hills

 

“Became a City in 1953”

www.ci.north-richland-hills.tx.net

 

Demographic Profile

 

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

55,854

65,686

71,378

73,417

Households

21,193

24,575

26,565

27,384

Citizens Employed

20,980

28,808

32,845

34,376

 

Estimated population 2007: 63,521

Median age of residents:  34.7

7.1% of population is under 5

72.8% of population is over 18

8.8% of population is over 65 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

13 miles West of DFW International Airport

28 miles East of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

17 miles from Ft. Worth

16 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics

 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$166,543

$166,093

$167,451

Average Days on Market

62

65

68

Total # of Sales

924

903

765

 

City Information

City Hall

7301 NE Loop 820

817-427-6060

 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

2nd & 4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

1st & 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.

Library

817-427-6800

Library Board

4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

 

Utility Information

 

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Tri-County Elec

817-431-1541

Atmos Energy

800-817-8877

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Water

817-427-6200

AT&T

800-464-7928

Charter Cable

817-509-2225

 

 

 

Education

Served by 2 Independent School Districts

·              KELLER ISD

K-12 attendance:  27,905

Average number of students per teacher:  17.3

Average SAT score:  1048

www.kellerisd.net

817-744-1000

·              BIRDVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  22,482

Average number of students per teacher:  16.1

Average SAT score:  1016

www.birdville.k12.tx.us

817-547-5700

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

 

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00570

Schools

 

Keller ISD

.01417

Birdville ISD

.01410

 

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in N. Richland Hills (BISD) valued at $159,900 x .0261 = $4,173.39

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

 

 

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-North-Richland-Hillshttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-North-Richland-HillsThu, 23 Jul 2009 09:44:00 GMTCity Facts - KellerKeller

 

“Became a City in 1881”

www.cityofkeller.com

 

Demographic Profile

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

27,345

38,127

41,026

47,310

Households

8,827

12,397

13,418

15,583

Citizens Employed

2,578

5,750

9,181

12,012

Estimated population 2007: 27,345

Median age of residents:  33.6

8.6% of population is under 5

66.3% of population is over 18

4.3% of population is over 65 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

9 miles West of DFW International Airport

4 miles East of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

15 miles from Ft. Worth

25 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$302,082

$324,883

$339,281

Average Days on Market

60

64

81

Total # of Sales

968

921

750

City Information

City Hall

1100 Bear Creek Parkway

817-743-4004

 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

TBA @ 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

TBA @ 7:00 p.m.

Library

817-745-4800

Library Board

1st Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Utility Information

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Tri-County Elec

817-431-1541

Atmos Energy

800-817-8877

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Water

817-410-3173

Verizon

800-483-4000

Charter Cable

817-509-2225

One Source

817-745-3000

Education

Served by 2 Independent School Districts

·              KELLER ISD

K-12 attendance:  27,905

Average number of students per teacher:  17.3

Average SAT score:  1048

www.kellerisd.net

817-744-1000

·              NORTHWEST ISD

K-12 attendance:  10,388

Average number of students per teacher:  14.4

Average SAT score:  1012

www.northwest.k12.tx.us

817-251-0000

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information 

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00432

Schools

 

Keller ISD

.01417

Northwest ISD

.01335

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Colleyville (CISD) valued at $249,900 x .0243 = $6,072.57

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Kellerhttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-KellerThu, 16 Jul 2009 14:53:00 GMTCity Facts - GrapevineGrapevine

 

“Became a City in 1965”

www.ci.grapevine.tx.us

 

Demographic Profile

 

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

41,909

44,701

45,440

49,484

Households

15,729

16,866

17,241

18,930

Citizens Employed

49,565

76,073

84,615

85,475

 

Estimated population 2007: 42,059

Median age of residents:  34.3

6.8% of population is under 5

75.4% of population is over 18

12.4% of population is over 65 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

6 miles West of DFW International Airport

18 miles East of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

22 miles from Ft. Worth

24 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics

 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$224,152

$240,200

$247,593

Average Days on Market

45

45

51

Total # of Sales

614

570

486

 

City Information

City Hall

200 South Main Street

817-410-3000

 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

1st Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

3rd Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.

Library

817-410-3400

Library Board

3rd Monday @ TBA

 

Utility Information

 

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Tri-County Elec

817-431-1541

Atmos Energy

800-817-8877

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Water

817-410-3173

AT&T

800-464-7928

 

Education

Served by 3 Independent School Districts

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

·              CARROLL ISD

K-12 attendance:  7,840

Average number of students per teacher:  15.5

Average SAT score:  1119

www.southlakecarroll.edu

817-949-8222

·              COPPELL ISD

K-12 Attendance:  9,927

Average number of students per teacher:  15.1

Average SAT score:  1127

www.coppellisd.com

214-496-6000

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

 

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00350

Schools

 

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

Carroll ISD

.01415

Coppell ISD

.01279

 

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Colleyville (CISD) valued at $349,900 x .0228 = $7,977.72

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Grapevinehttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-GrapevineThu, 18 Jun 2009 17:01:00 GMTCity Facts - ColleyvilleColleyville

 

“Became a City in 1956”

www.colleyville.com

 

Demographic Profile

 

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

19,520

20,900

22,198

25,304

Households

6,406

6,866

7,300

8,331

Citizens Employed

4,965

13,790

9,405

11,032

 

Estimated population 2007: 23,261

Median age of residents:  40

5.4% of population is under 5

68.4% of population is over 18

5.6% of population is over 65 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

4 miles West of DFW International Airport

10 miles East of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

14 miles from Ft. Worth

22 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics

 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$481,473

$532,121

$515,652

Average Days on Market

64

60

73

Total # of Sales

473

461

373

 

City Information

City Hall

100 Main Street

817-275-8777

 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

1st Monday @ 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

2nd & 4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Library

817-503-1150

Library Board

2nd Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

 

Utility Information

 

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Tri-County Elec

817-431-1541

Atmos Energy

800-817-8877

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Water

817-503-1020

AT&T

800-464-7928

 

Education

Served by 5 Independent School Districts

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

·              BIRDVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  22,482

Average number of students per teacher:  16.1

Average SAT score:  1016

www.birdville.k12.tx.us

817-547-5700

·              CARROLL ISD

K-12 attendance:  7,840

Average number of students per teacher:  15.5

Average SAT score:  1119

www.southlakecarroll.edu

817-949-8222

·              HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

K-12 attendance:  20,238

Average number of students per teacher:  15.8

Average SAT score:  1036

www.hebisd.edu

817-267-3311

·              KELLER ISD

K-12 Attendance:  27,905

Average number of students per teacher:  17.3

Average SAT score:  1048

www.kellerisd.net

817-744-1000

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

 

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00356

Schools

 

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

Carroll ISD

.01415

Hurst Euless Bedford ISD

.01295

Keller ISD

.01417

Birdville ISD

.01410

 

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Colleyville (CISD) valued at $349,900 x .0228 = $7,977.72

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Colleyville-2http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Colleyville-2Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:14:00 GMTCity Facts - SouthlakeSOUTHLAKE

 

“Became a City in 1965”

www.ci.southlake.tx.us

 

Demographic Profile

Year

2000

2010

2020

2030

Population

21,532

28,019

29,636

31,433

Households

6,414

8,446

8,993

9,607

Citizens Employed

6,125

13,790

25,187

26,094

Estimated population 2007: 23,261

Median age of residents:  36.7

58% of population is between 20-64 years of age

39% of population is under 20 years of age

 

DFW Top Employers

Lockheed Martin Corp.

American Airlines/AMR

Texas Instruments

Parkland Health & Hospital System

University of North Texas

UT Southern Medical Center

EDS

NAS/JRB

Baylor University Medical Center

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

 

Location

5 miles West of DFW International Airport

8 miles East of Ft. Worth Alliance Airport

23 miles from Ft. Worth

22 miles from Dallas

 

MLS Housing Statistics 

Year

2006

2007

2008

Average Sales Price

$598,539

$617,127

$634,944

Average Days on Market

64

71

78

Total # of Sales

606

598

485

City Information

City Hall

1400 Main Street

817-748-8003 

Boards

Meeting Times

City Council

1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

2nd Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning

1st & 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.

Library

817-748-8246

Library Board

4th Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Utility Information

TXU Energy

800-242-9113

Tri-County Elec

817-431-1541

Atmos Energy

800-817-8877

Allied Waste

817-332-7301

Water

817-481-1803

AT&T

800-464-7928

Education

Served by 4 Independent School Districts

·              CARROLL ISD

K-12 attendance:  7,840

Average number of students per teacher:  15.5

Average SAT score:  1119

www.southlakecarroll.edu

817-949-8222

·              GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE ISD

K-12 attendance:  13,936

Average number of students per teacher:  15.4

Average SAT score:  1097

www.gcisd-k12.org

817-488-9588

·              NORTHWEST ISD

K-12 attendance:  10,338

Average number of students per teacher:  14.4

Average SAT score:  1012

www.northwest.k12.tx.us

817-251-0000

·              KELLER ISD

K-12 Attendance:  27,905

Average number of students per teacher:  17.3

Average SAT score:  1048

www.kellerisd.net

817-744-1000

 

Find a list of Major Colleges and Universities at

www.nctcog.org/rd/univlist.asp

 

Tax Information

City Sales Tax

Property (Ad Valorem) Tax

8.25%

Tarrant County

.00630

City

.00462

Schools

 

Carroll ISD

.01415

Grapevine/Colleyville ISD

.01290

Keller ISD

.01417

Northwest ISD

.01335

How do estimate total taxes for the year?

Multiply the value of your home times (x) the combined rate listed above.

Example: A home in Southlake (CISD) valued at $349,900 x .0251 = $8,782.49

How do you find the value of your home?

www.tad.org = Tarrant County Appraisal District 

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-Southlakehttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/City-Facts-SouthlakeFri, 29 May 2009 02:00:00 GMTJob Seekers are Heading to Texas'If you had to ride out this downturn, there is no better place than Texas. The declines here have been nothing compared to other states.’

By STEVE CAMPBELL
Across the nation, unemployment is sky-high, the housing market is sucking wind and recessionary fears have frozen Americans in place.

Just don’t tell that to a stream of new residents who are "voting with their feet" that Texas is the safest place to ride out the storm and the place to be when the economy recovers.

Even in the midst of a recession, economists, demographers and relocation experts believe the Lone Star State is on the cusp of becoming The New California.

Or maybe it already is.

For people seeking economic opportunity, Texas is becoming what California has been since the Great Depression, says Los Angeles urbanist and author Joel Kotkin. Texas recently "ran the table" in a recent list of "Best Cities for Jobs" prepared by Kotkin for New Geography and Forbes. Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas were ranked as the top five large metro areas in the country to find a job. If that weren’t enough to get the moving van loaded, McAllen and Odessa top the mid-sized and small city categories, respectively. Among 333 metropolitan areas, Texas has a remarkable 20 in the top 100.

Relocation surveys show that Texas remains a top destination for people leaving other states. Its automobile registrations continue to climb, and the Texas housing market has avoided the double-digit declines other fast-growing states have seen. While the unemployment rate has risen in Texas, it’s nowhere near as high as most of the country, underscoring the state’s economic resiliency even as the downturn deals out its lumps.

Kotkin, a professor at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., who analyzed U.S. Labor Department statistics for his report, says Texas’ dominance at the top of the jobs list is unprecedented.

"Part of it is a function of the economic collapse of Florida, Phoenix and California. The collapse is still important in Texas, but Texas has had more balanced growth and that’s more sustainable," he said in a telephone interview while navigating an L.A. freeway.

"Part is the nature of Texas: People don’t move there for climate and scenery," Kotkin said. "They move to Texas for jobs and affordable housing. People make economic decisions to go to these places. They don’t go for perfect weather where you can surf one day and ski the next."

Selling "everything but the deer head" and leaving the Detroit area for Texas was simple math for Rodger Benton after Hewlett Packard laid him off.

"It was pretty much a no-brainer to make the move," he said. "The unemployment rate in Michigan is really high. Things are really tough up there. There’s just more opportunity here."

...For the rest of this article, click here:  http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1380964.html

Source:  Star-Telegram.com

 

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Job-Seekers-are-Heading-to-Texashttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Job-Seekers-are-Heading-to-TexasThu, 28 May 2009 16:33:00 GMTLocal Charities Need OUR Help!

Local Mayors of Colleyville, Grapevine, and Southlake have asked for our help as a community!  (CLICK HERE to view the letter from the Mayors.)

 

Keller Williams in Southlake is responding on May 14, 2009!! 

Keller Williams, RED Day: Renew, Energize, Donate!

 

We are asking for anyone and everyone in the community to donate towards this great cause.  You can make arrangements to have large items picked up or can drop off any of the items listed below at our Southlake Keller Williams office located just off Carroll Avenue and Hwy 114.  (Our Actual Address: 850 E State Hwy 114  #100, Southlake, 76092)

 

Charities we will be donating to:

Grace in Grapevine

(Click here for Grace website.)

and

St. Francis Catholic Church in Grapevine

(Click here for St. Francis website.)

 

We are collecting the following:

Food – cooking oil, ketchup, refried beans, canned meat (tuna, beef, salmon, ham, roast beef, Vienna sausages, etc.), canned pasta, kid’s cereal, canned fruit (cocktail & peaches)

Hygiene – shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, disposable razors, dry laundry soap

Pet Food – canned or sealed bags

Housewares – appliances, clothing, kitchenware, dishes, furniture, towels, sheets, blankets (any household items except: used faucets, vanites, toilets, old computers, used pillows, and used mattresses)

 

Any help you can provide us is GREATLY appreciated!!!!

 

(CLICK HERE to view the letter from the Mayors.)

 

Please contact us for any additional information.  Together we WILL make a difference!

 

Much Appreciation!

The Minteer Team

817-481-8890

info@minteerteam.com

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]]>http://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Local-Charities-Need-OUR-Helphttp://www.minteerteam.com/Blog/Local-Charities-Need-OUR-HelpTue, 21 Apr 2009 16:53:00 GMT