october real estate showcase 2014
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Monthly real estate magazine of the Denton Record-Chronicle.TRANSCRIPT
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O C T O B E R S H O W C A S E
4Home décor updates
Cold weather preparations
8Garage efficiency tips
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• Brandon De La Torre, Ceda Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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• Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LEGENDARY 1882 JEWEL ON FABLED MAIN STREET... 2,382+sf Victorian-inspired home on corner lot w/side circular drive * 4 bdrms * 2 baths * 2+ det gar * Original wood flrs, 8" baseboards * Screened-in back porch * Upstairs, unique “sleepin’ porch” * $147,000 * MACE, 940-391-2286
c. 1882 * PILOT POINT...
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FM 3002 & Union Grove Rd, Valley View * Across
from Johnson Branch State Park * Corner of
FM 3002 (Lone Oak Rd) & Union Grove * Road
frontage on 3 sides * Surrounded by trees, water,
rolling sandy loam pastures * Well * lake * MLS
#11976013 * SANDY STALEY, 214-802-3909
55 ACRES LAKE RAY ROBERTS...
12 Kramer Ct, Sanger * SANGER’S MOST-SOUGHT-AFTER AREA TO LIVE... 2,561+ SF * 4 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2+ car garage * Custom * 1-owner * 2-story & Great rm * Upstairs, media/game rm * .3281-Ac landscaped grounds * Oversized cov-ered patio & extra parking for RV/boat * Walk to elementary & high schools * Sellers have already moved * MLS #1219662 * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
SIZZLIN’ RELO IN SABLE CREEK...
2424 Bowling Green Street, Denton * UNIQUE, INSPIRING 2,708+ SF... Nestled on .269-Ac corner landscaped grounds * 3 or 4 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2+ car side entry gar * 1 story * 2 living * FP * 2 bonus rms * Well-equip kit * Updated HVAC system * No HOA * Backs up to N Lake Parks complex—lakes, parks, walking trls, driving range, tennis cts, gym * $129,900 * MLS #13007974... MACE, 940-391-2286
$47 SF * MUCH-SOUGHT-AFTER IN DENTON’S UNIVERSITY PLACE...
1210 Emerald Sound Blvd, Oak Point * MAG-NIFICENT 1.3-ACRE WATERFRONT CHATEAU * 5,400+ sf * 5 bdrms * 4.5 baths * 2+ car gar * Great rm, fp * Library, fp * Billiard rm * Outdr enter-tainment cntr * Stairway leads to your own private shoreline & sandy beach * No Corp Land * Red. $150K * $790s * Sellers have relocated * Bring all offers * VIRGINIA/JIM, 940-391-2379
OWN DEEDED LAND TO LAKE LEWISVILLE * NO CORP...
528 Northshore Ln, Valley View * Formerly B&B, wedding venue, & corp event cntr * 21.6 Acs * 6,894+ sf * 3-story * Victorian * 7 bdrms * 5.5 baths * Great rm, 25' stone FP * 2 masters * Pool, gaze-bo * 4,608+ sf multi-purpose bldg w-kit, wet bar, 6 baths * Sep guest qtrs * Can purchase add’l 17 Acs w-1,445+ sf cottage, 2-2 * BRING ALL OFFERS * MLS #13019437 * EDDIE, 940-368-2043
TOWERING OAKS * RESORT-STYLE LIVING...
408 S. Hill Street, Pilot Point * RARE VICTORIAN
GEM BEEN IN SAME FAMILY 65+ YRS... Facing
3 streets: Hill, White, & S. Morrison * 1.1478+
Acres * Gorgeous century-old trees * 2,258+sf
* Wraparound porch * 3 or 4 bdrms * 2 baths *
Detached 2-car garage * Sold “As Is” * EDDIE,
940-368-2043
COMING SOON * TO SETTLE ESTATE
764 Texas Oak Trl, Lake Dallas * MUCH-SOUGHT-
AFTER LAKE DALLAS’ THOUSAND OAKS
SUBDIVISION... 1,734+ SF * Blt 1996 * Single
story * 3 bdrms * 2 baths * 2-car garage * Formals
* Great rm w/FP * Chef’s delight island kitchen
* Split bdrm arrangement * .199-Ac landscaped
grounds * $154,000 * MACE, 940-391-2286
THOUSAND OAKS * LAKE DALLAS...
Eagle Cove Estates * 151 LUSH ACRE MASTER PLANNED, EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITY...No HOA * Owner financing * Serene lakeside living * All amenities of upscale resort * Secluded estate-size lots w-mature oaks, numerous tanks/stock ponds * 2,500+ sf minimum * No bldg time limit * Paved roads * Sandy loam soil, riding trails * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379
EAGLE COVE ESTS * N SHORES OF LAKE RAY ROBERTS...
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Stay on top of design trends when updating home decorWhether you have a tradi-
tionally styled interior or yourhome sports more contempo-rary décor, you can stay on top ofdesign trends when refreshingyour home’s look.
“Homeowners today areseeking inspiration in regionalstyles and designs,” says ac-claimed designer, Eric Cohler,who has been listed as a top in-ternational designer by HouseBeautiful and Elle Décor maga-zines. “You don’t have to live in acertain area to catch its vibe.”
From flooring and wall paperto accents like textiles and cabi-netry hardware, keeping up withthis trend doesn’t have to be atime consuming, laborious orexpensive endeavor.
Big ImpactFlooring can make a big im-
pact and can complement theregional look you’re hoping toachieve.
For example, consider givingyour home an ocean-kissed lookwith Coastal Living LaminateFlooring from Armstrong. Or
opt for a country, rustic feel withhardwood flooring, such as theHomerWood handscrapedfloors created by Amish crafts-men.
Persian or Oriental style rugscan give your home a more exot-ic, eastern flair.
Small Touches“With relatively little effort,
you can update your look byswapping out the knobs andhandles on your cabinets, cre-denzas and other furniture,” saysCohler.
Implementing your visionwith the right hardware doesn’thave to be a confusing process.Narrow your search by checkingout curated collections of hard-ware.
For example, the Amerock-NOW program makes selectioneasy. Cohler, who cast his artist’seye on its collections, catego-rized them into themed groupsthat clearly communicate a spe-cific design aesthetic. Themessuch as London Undone, Heart-land, Lodge and City Beat can
help homeowners identify hard-ware that resonates with theirown home décor.
By keeping two sets of cabi-net hardware on hand, you cankeep the look fresh in your homewith just a screwdriver and anafternoon.
More information about newproducts as well as design tipsand regional trends can befound at www.AmerockNOW-.com.
Coordinated LookWhile you shouldn’t be afraid
to fuse classical and contempo-rary looks, don’t forget to com-plement the big picture itemssuch as wallpaper and flooringwith other design elements, likelighting, wall hangings, cabinethardware and artwork. Manyretailers offer design resourcesto help you execute whole-homecoordination as you turn your vi-sion into a reality.
To stay on trend, considerbringing a regional look to life inyour home.
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Marianne & Gavin
975 Stonecrest $579,000Impressive 10-acre horse ranch in Argyle ISD. Main house (3,824sf) + guest house (960sf). Perfect for multi-generation family! Beautifully remodeled with granite countertops, travertine-wood floors, stainless steel appliances, custom woodwork, accent lighting. Open floor plan great for entertaining. Bring your cattle or horses, currently Ag Exempt! Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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3913 Andrew Avenue $469,995Your oasis awaits! 5 bedroom (2 down), 3.5 baths, 3-car garage! Gorgeous pool w-wa-terfall & sep spa backing to treed greenbelt. Remodeled in last 3 years. Hand-scraped wood floors and stairs. Iron balusters, kitchen w-island and granite, lg walk-in pantry open, dinette open to liv area w-rock fp. Tons of storage in utility with huge 2nd walk-in pantry and room for 2 washer-dryers or 2 freezer-fridges, sink in utility. Master with sitting area & rock fp. Beautiful woodwork & crown molding throughout. Upstairs has large living area, huge bedrooms and baths. Updated rock landscaping beds in front. Full sprinklers. View from back is peaceful. Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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7003 Chittamwood Dr. $279,900Beauty and a greenbelt for a great price! Lovely Standard Pacific custom home with upgrades! 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths next to treed greenbelt. Formals as you enter on each side (formal living can be study) leading to large open family room with fireplace. Kitchen open to family room includes granite, bar, island, and loaded with beautiful cabinetry for extra storage. Large dining area. Master bedroom and bath on first floor. Open iron staircase leading to second living area nestled between three bedrooms and full bath up. Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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912 Abbots Lane $225,000POOL! Walk into a beautiful rotunda that opens to formal dining & living room. Living rm features vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, and a fireplace. Kitchen w-ample cabinets and counter space, tile backsplash, granite-like countertops, breakfast bar open to the breakfast area that overlooks the pool.Split bedrooms with the master off the entry, 2 additional bdrms are sep. by game room. Additional parking and landscaped yard, lrg covered patio. Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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920 Wintercreek $133,500Keep your COOL—New a-c inside/outside in 2014. 3 bedroom, 2 baths. Formal dining and 2nd living at front of home, kitchen in middle with island, large family room in back. Priced below market for quick sell. Investor could lease for approx. $1,425. Needs partial new flooring, some paint. Rear living and 1 bedroom have wood laminate flooring—good condition. Owner has cer tile for new buyer to install in baths. Fenced backyard. Iron gated area front porch. Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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995 Mauve $199,900Spacious home with 2 living, formal dining area, eat-in kitchen, split bedroom arrangement, 2 full bathrooms, one half-bathroom down, utility room with built-in cabinets, and a LARGE backyard corner lot. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Master bathroom features garden jet tub, separate shower, double sinks, linen closet, and walk-in closet. Brick wood-burning fireplace in formal living. Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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1541 Stoneway Dr. $59,900Your chance to be on an acre homesite. Modular home needs a little TLC but tons of space and square footage. Bank has priced this one to sell quickly, so don’t wait... Call now! Call Marianne and Gavin Lamb today at 940-591-0616 for your personal showing. Or see more photos at www.mlamb.com
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How to be more efficient in your garageMost everyone has a couple
of tricks up their sleeve thatmake chores and tasks simpler.You likely have a few of your own-- and once you develop a supe-rior method of ticking off a to-dolist item, it can be difficult to re-member what your life was likebefore.
Here are a few such “life-hacks” straight from automotiveexperts, that you may not havethought of yourself, that canmake your time in your garagemore efficient and effective.
• Better organization: Awell-maintained garage is amore pleasant place to work andcan boost your efficiency. If yourshovels, spades and other yardtools are stacked in a precariouspile, it’s time to create a bettersystem.
Freelance automotive writerand photographer MaxwellMatthewson suggests screwinga ripped sheet of plywood to thestuds of your shop or garage tohold yard and auto tools verti-
cally and out of the way.• Spark plugs in a snap: It
can be tricky to remove sparkplugs from hard to reach or ex-treme heat locations. The ex-perts at JR Motorsports suggestattaching a vacuum to a lengthof rubber hose. With the propersize hose, this same method alsoworks for nuts and bolts.
• Play favorites: Workingon your vehicle? Don’t dig tofind your favorite tools, says TomGerrald of Tripp Gerrald Motor-sports.
Save time when looking forthe right wrench by using tape tocolor code the tools you reach forfirst.
• Stay in place: The profes-sionals at JR Motorsports marktheir nuts and bolts with a paintpen to ensure they haven’tmoved or become loose.
• Share: Have your own DIYtips for the garage? Don’t keepthem to yourself. Valvoline, theproducer of automotive prod-ucts, is spotlighting the creative
"hacks" DIYers around thecountry are using to make lifeeasier in the garage.
Submit your best ideas, tipsand tricks that demonstrate howto improvise and boost efficien-cy, using the #GarageHackshashtag at www.Facebook.com/Valvoline, www.Twitter.com/Valvoline and www.Insta-gram.com/Valvoline.
The best submissions will re-ceive one of four $500 gift cardsto the Valvoline store.
Submissions should includea photo and brief description re-lated to organizing your work-space, changing motor oil orgeneral automotive mainte-nance and repair. Visit http://bit.ly/GarageHacks for full con-test rules and details.
Is your time in the garagewell-spent? With the righttricks, you can innovate the wayyou restore your ride, makehome upgrades and maintainyour yard.
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Prepping your home for cold weather pays offPreparing your home for
colder weather can help ensureyour family stays warm and safe,as well as save you money on en-ergy-related costs and potentialdamage to your home’s struc-ture.
“I recommend homeownersdo a thorough home inspectionat least every five years,” saysTom Capuano, a franchisee ofPillar To Post Home Inspectors,North America’s largest homeinspection franchise. The ex-perts at Pillar To Post recom-mend homeowners take the fol-lowing steps to cover their bases.
Doors and WindowsIf you can feel cool air coming
through the bottom of the door,replace the weather strippingand door sweeps to save aboutone-third of your average annualheating and cooling costs. Next,caulk drafty windows and re-place old single-pane windowswith thicker, more modern ver-sions. Install storm windowsand insulate walls and attics.
Chimney and FlueAnnual inspections of the
chimney and flue minimize thethreat of chimney fires. Addi-tionally, add a chimney cap tokeep out moisture and ensureyour chimney has an appropri-ate liner to separate systememissions from the home’sstructure. Inspect and maintainchimney flashing.
Outdoor AreasEnsure gutters and down-
spouts are flowing freely. Clogscan cause water to make contactwith the foundation walls ofyour home and creep under yourroofing.
Seal cracks in your home’sfoundation to prevent moistureintrusion. Seal decks and fencesto prevent the wood from rot-ting.
The roof takes the brunt ofthe cold weather, so repair leaks,however minor, and replaceloose shingles.
Winterize pipes with insula-tion, especially those that are ex-posed to the elements or locatedin unheated areas. Know whereyour water shut-off valves are lo-cated so they can be turned off in
case of a pipe leak.Trim tree branches that
could potentially fall onto yourhome or driveway. Check withyour local municipality aboutregulations.
ThermostatsProgrammable thermostats
can cut energy bills by $100 ormore each year. For every degreeyour thermostat is adjusted, youcan save up to one percent onenergy bills.
In-Home LeaksRepair leaking faucets and
toilets, which can add up to 20gallons of water per person perday. Also consider low-flush toi-lets and showerheads.
Low-flush toilets use lessthan 1.6 gallons of water perflush and low-flow showerheadsuse up to 36 percent less water.Some local water departmentoffer rebates for making the up-grade.
If you don’t have the time orknowledge to inspect your homefor problem areas, certifiedhome inspectors can quicklycheck all areas of your home and
will give you a report of yourhome’s condition. For example,Pillar To Post offers home in-spection reports detailing up to1,600 key components of ahome’s condition so you can takea preventative approach toproblems.
More information abouthome inspections can be foundat www.pillartopost.com.
Home inspections and prep-ping for the cool weather canhelp protect your family andyour pocketbook.
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Flower Mound ~ SPACIOUS DREES HOMEUpdated in 2013, this home has room for everyone! Two living plus study and island kitchen with granite. Master suite is huge and bed-room oi master is perfect for nursery or workout room. $250,000 Call Charlotte Wilcox 214-808-8612
www.12159620.yourpreferredteam.com
Flower Mound ~ NEW GRANITE!Flower Mound acreage, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with new granite, fixtures & mirrors. New granite & backsplash in kitchen, well for sprinklers, 2 fireplaces, tile throughout, parking pad for RV/boat. $365,000 Call Cindy 940-231-1004
www.12166105.homesbyhaddock.com
Fort Worth ~ GREAT LOCATION!jis beautiful home features an oece with French doors or nursery. For-mal living and dining. Large family room overlooking gracious backyard. Enjoy community swimming pool with play pool and playground just two houses down for your convenience. $169,900 Call Dave Ryer 972-317-9408
www.13000758.ryerrealty.com
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Aubrey ~ LARGE WRAPAROUND FRONT PORCHWonderful home in fabulous community. Entertain in open living and dining area next to kitchen. One of few area homes featuring 3.5 baths on corner lot overlooking playground. Live in resort-like community! $173,500 Call Dirk Dahlke 972-322-2171
www.13015731.rmccdfw.com
Lantana ~ GOLF COURSE LIVING!Spectacular Newport home! Everything says elegance and style in this dec-orator’s delight. Study with hreplace and sitting area, 2-story family room, electric shades, master retreat, game room, exercise room, mud room, and media room with equipment included. Outside grilling, covered living area and hre pit. $454,000 Call Ron Morris 972-317-9400
www.12194525.ronmorris.com
Highland Village ~ HIGHLAND SHORESCustom 5-3-2 one story on third-acre lot. Gourmet kitchen, split bedrooms, closets galore, 2 hreplaces, built-ins & more. Lrg master suite with fabulous bathroom. Lrg covered patio, huge yard! Walk to the pond, jogging trail & tennis courts. $389,000 Call Lisa Riney-Healy 972-317-5151
www.12182757.yourpreferredteam.com
Flower Mound ~ FABULOUSLY UPDATED 1 STORY!Beautiful 1-acre lot w/well, 4 bdrms, 3 bths, 3-car garage, wd grs, spacious living areas, jetted tub and fp in lrg master suite. Huge gourmet kit w/granite ctops, dbl ovens, ss applc, tons of storage & cathedral ceiling. Cus-tom details & upgrades abound! Call Dottie at 214-212-1919 for details.
www.12166778.DottieCurryHomes.com
Oak Point ~ CHARMING HOMECharming clapboard, shingle and stone home. Custom built on 2 acres. Two large sheds with air, heat and electric as well as fenced area for pets. Property completely fenced. Heavily treed property oiering a slice of serenity. Natural light galore. Mud room and screened porch. 2 open patios. Rural paradise. $439,000 Call Dan Staples 972-317-9437
www.12187974.danielstaples.com
Justin ~ HORSE PROPERTY - 20+ ACRESBeautiful brick and stone home with vaulted ceilings, wood beams, loads of hand-scraped hardwoods & stain grade molding. je oversize gourmet kitch-en will make the cook very happy. Split master with study for privacy, outdoor living and a barn with 6 stalls-mats, fenced-cross fenced with pond and well to the trinity. $790,000 Call Sherry Grien 214-794-6045
www.12157877.sherrygrienrealtor.com
Copper Canyon ~ GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION ON 3 ACRESBRAND NEW BEAUTY! Exterior stucco, brick, stone. Set on 3 beautiful acres w/ circle drive & pond views. Hardwood goors. Soaring ceiling in huge lv rm w/ gas FP & windows looking out to 2 porches. Gorgeous island kitchen w/ granite, commercial grade gas range with pot hller. Master BR & Roman-style bath have their own wing! $799,900 Call Gary 972-317-9401
www.12142761.garykuhatschek.com
Copper Canyon ~ BRING YOUR HORSES!Hard-to-hnd acreage in Copper Canyon with barn and arena. 3 ponds, not to mention gorgeous home with great goorplan, outdoor kitchen and living areas. Pool with rock water slide and foundation features, play-house and playscape. 3rd goor man cave, full media room, game room, study niche. Great storage! $1,290,000 Call Tracey Clifon 972-317-9424
www.12043819.traceyclifon.com
Flower Mound ~ VERY WELL MAINTAINED!Clean, bright, very well-maintained home in Flower Mound. Elementary school in the neighborhood, parks, jogging trail and NO mandatory HOA! Living areas are HUGE! Gallery kitchen open to family room and hlled with sunshine from the east-facing windows to see the well-groomed backyard with open extended patio. $190,000 Call Debbie Lief 682-551-5305
www.13020050.debbieliefrealty.com
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1799 Karas Way ~ SangerThis is a great 6 acres of fenced property in Sanger conveninent to I35. Amazing shop with tons of storage space with plenty of room for your cars and toys. 2 bed, 1 bath mobile home is fully covered with an awning. $129,900
729 Valley View Ct ~ ArgyleOne-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a heated pool and spa in Argyle! This home has a contemporary feel, gorgeous views, and lots of natural light. This home has a circle driveway and is located on a cul-de-sac. Open kitchen, study, 2 living areas, and a formal dining room. Beautiful patios, perfect for entertaining! Oversized garage and separate workshop. $729,000.
2500 Valley View ~ Corinth3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Corinth. City convenience with a country feel. Large fenced-in backyard with a great covered patio. Both a double and single gate. Large trees, huge corner lot, large closets -- double closets in master, lots of windows, wood-burning brick fireplace with hearth. Home is well cared for and maintained. Owners will have carpets professionally cleaned and stretched after move-out. New roof goes on in approximately two weeks. $144,000
Marla Carrico, Realtor®Carrico and Associates Realtors
1421 N. Elm Street, Suite 105 • Denton, TX940-387-6800 • www.marlacarrico.com
8212 Clear River ~ Denton3 bedroom, 2 bath home in River Oaks. Wood floors and stained concrete in the kitchen. Kitchen is open to the living room. Utility room is just off the kitchen with custom built-in cabinets - makes a great walk-in pantry! Master suite overlooking the backyard and big walk-in closet. Separate from additional 2 bedrooms. Spacious backyard. Community pool, park and walking trail! Home is occupied by tenants who move out Oct. 15th. To be professionally cleaned. $154,500.
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715 Caddell St ~ AubreyCharming 3 bed, 2 bath home in a country setting in Aubrey. Nice kitchen open to family room. Bedrooms are roomy w/ great closet space. It has a storage room at the back of the home. The lot is spacious and has a large, producing pecan tree on it. There is no garage, but it has three parking spots. It is close to Lake Ray Roberts, the greenbelt, ball fields, the elem. school and more. New carpet and paint throughout. $129,500
2532 Louise Street ~ Denton ~ $825,000
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Quick, easy ways to add warmth to your home this fallWe all get bored from time to
time and want to change thingsup. While it’s easy to add itemsto your wardrobe or try a newhairstyle, it may not always feelas easy to change the look andfeel of your home.
You may not realize small,quick updates to your home canmake a big impact -- and chang-ing things seasonally can keepthings fresh. With that in mind,here are a few ways to give yourhome a fall makeover without acomplete overhaul.
Swap out ArtWho says you have to keep
the same things hanging on thewalls all year round? By swap-ping out extra pieces of art andfamily photographs, you cangive your walls a new look with-out much time or effort. Needinspiration? Think about usingwarm fall colors like reds andgold.
Add Some WarmthYou can add some warmth to
any room with a few touches.Toss a woolen throw blanketover the couch or armchair in
the den.To quickly add some soft
lighting and fragrance to yourhome, try a wax melt, which hasa strong fragrance throw. For ex-ample, Yankee Candle’s newScenterpiece collection of over35 different fragrances is unlikeconventional candles, as they arecool to the touch, making it easyto quickly swap the fragrance bylifting one cup out and droppinganother one in -- no cooling,scraping, pouring or touchingwax required.
Additionally, the brand offersa variety of more than 20 candlewarmers that match every typeof décor.
More information about howto warm up your home with fra-grance can be found atwww.YankeeCandle.com.
Spruce Up the OutdoorsSeasonal décor on the out-
side of your home can lend theexterior festive flair.
As the weather cools, makeyour home cozier by adding sea-sonal touches to your home.
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9850 W. Pollard Rd., Sanger $475,000Complete country living! 2 homes, 1 pond, 10 acres. Main home has hardwoods, split bed-rooms, 2 LAs, gourmet kitchen! Stocked pond is between homes. 2nd house is 1,360 sq ft., expansive LR, 2 beds +bath. 30x35 workshop.
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Call Sue Cogdell at 940-390-3264
3201 Teasley Lane, Suite 600, Denton, Texas 76210
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505 Williams St. $149,900This home is worth seeing! Vintage charm at a small town price. Hardwood floors, two fireplac-es, claw foot tub, French doors, wide trim, large windows, exposed brick, and wood siding.
Call Shelby Bell 940-768-9296
Denton.Ebby.com | 940-891-3229 | Laura Brewer, ManagerIf you would like to be schedule a confidential interview to join our team of Sales Professionals, call Laura Brewer at 940-367-0329
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1413 Hunter’s Ridge $419,950Custom-built home + lots of extras! The backyard, outdoor living area, and pool/spa will sell this home. Inside are well-appointed appliances and fixtures, slate fireplace, split bedrooms, formal living and din-ing, game room, and study.
Call Laura Brewer 940-367-0329
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11029 Osborn Rd. $275,000Great home on 4.91 acres! Fenced and cross-fenced, loafing shed, sandy loam soil, and work-shop! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, all solid-surface flooring, and all-electric home! Fresh paint and a metal roof! Move-in ready!
Call Sue Cogdell 940-390-3264
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3512 Remington $520,000Best deal in Estates of Forrestridge! Great pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and pergola! Formal living and dining areas, master plus one bedroom down-stairs! Upstairs are three bedrooms, two baths, and a game room deluxe!
Call Laura Brewer 940-367-0329
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464 CR 319 $294,900 Home is on 10 acres fenced. Recent updates including fresh paint, tile, carpeting, stainless appliances, and two 4-ton 16-SEER heat pumps. Large bonus room plus metal shop with loafing shed and stall tack room.
Call Tammy Huddleston 940-382-4503
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3924 Maggies Meadow $369,900Beautiful custom home on a treed lot! Atten-tion to detail, split formals, built-in bookcases, spacious dining room. Family room has vaulted beamed ceilings, fireplace, and a wall of win-dows that overlook backyard!
Call Laura Brewer 940-367-0329
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3516 Remington, Denton $399,900This beautiful 3-4 bedroom home has lots of appeal with 2 LAs, open floor plan, and master down. Plus pool, corner lot, and 3-car garage!
Call Sue Cogdell 940-390-3264
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3220 Brooke ~ Denton3/2/2. WON’T LAST! Great home close to Evers Elementary. $129,000. Call Josh White for more information 940-390-9518.
2208 Longmeadow4/2/2. Two-story home with nice back-yard. $169,000. Call Josh White for more information 940-390-9518
8866 Hickory3 houses. $244,000.Call Josh White for more information 940-390-9518
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What to know when redoing your home’s flooringWhether you’re purchasing a
home or remodeling your cur-rent one, floors are perhaps thebiggest piece of your home in-vestment puzzle. They’re alsothe literal base from which allother design choices are made.
You may think you know ex-actly what you’re looking for, butinnovations in home flooringhave expanded and improvedoptions.
Before making a major homeimprovement decision, do yourresearch.
CarpetingCarpets are cozy, but can be
difficult to maintain if used inareas subject to stains and mois-ture. If you have pets or children,consider avoiding carpet entire-ly.
If you do carpet your home,use dark colors to create a cozierfeel and lighter colors to makespaces feel larger. Planningahead? Strong, bold colors maylimit your future options whenrepainting walls or changingfurniture.
Engineered FlooringWood-based engineered
flooring has come a long wayfrom its mid-1990s introductionto the United States. As recentlyas five years ago, faux woodflooring looked just that -- fake.Now they’ve actually become apreferred look for many home-owners, thanks to design im-provements.
“Today’s engineered floorshave the beauty and durability ofsolid wood, and are available inevery color and style you canwalk upon,” says Tom Wood,president of Atlanta-based fran-chisor Floor Coverings Interna-tional. “For the budget-con-scious, they can provide a solidlong-term investment and resale
value.”Engineered flooring is com-
prised of wood layers stackedcross-grain and bonded togeth-er under heat and pressure. Thisprocess makes them stain resis-tant and more durable wherepets’ claws and children’s toysare concerned. Additionally,they’re built to resist humidityand can be installed on any levelof your home -- even a base-ment.
“There is also a big eco-friendly aspect to newly engi-neered floors. Wood veneer usesfar less wood than solid hard-wood floors,” says Sandy Strat-ton, the franchisee for Floor
Coverings International servic-ing the northwest suburbs ofMinneapolis. Stratton has abackground in architectural en-gineering and interior design.
Eco-friendly options on themarket include laminate madefrom recycled wood fiber, bam-boo, cork, natural linoleum, sisalfiber area rugs, seagrass and coirmats (made from coconuthusks) -- along with stones, tiles,carpeting and natural wood.
HardwoodRegular sweeping is general-
ly all that’s needed to keep hard-wood flooring looking great inthe short-term.
However, periodic refinish-
ing and repairing may be re-quired. Additionally, footstepsand ambient echoes can causerooms with hardwood flooringto be noisy. In general, woodflooring is not recommended forrooms subject to moisture expo-sure.
If you do plan to use hard-wood, consider sustainable op-tions. For example, Floor Cover-ings International offers hard-wood flooring that’s certified bythe non-profit Cradle-to-CradleSilver, is eligible for green build-ing Leadership in Energy & En-vironmental Design credits, andmeets Greenguard Environ-mental Institute’s indoor airquality requirements.
More information aboutflooring options can be found atwww.FloorCoveringsInterna-tional.com.
Floors are a foundation and afocal point in every room. Fromhardwood and tile to durableengineered wood floors to luxu-ry vinyl planks, there is a beauti-ful and sturdy floor out there forevery home.
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79 ACRES CRAFTON- REDUCED $4500 PER ACRE
Awesome property in great area! Perfect for your dream home. Property has lots of large oak trees and a beautiful pond. Wildlife galore! The possibilities for this property are endless! Electric already in place fenced and cross fenced. Come and enjoy the country.
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This property is recreational paradise. Everything that you are looking for in that perfect weekend hunting spot or second home. Lots of oak brush, trees, and creek gives way to that perfect deer haven along with turkey, bobcats and hogs. Bring your ATV lots of trails and elevation changes. This property has all the potential and is waiting for you.
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Beautiful ranch with improved grass. Lots of roll, creek, trees and several ponds. Home is 3/2 with pool and has beautiful views of the entire ranch. Property is also perfectly set up for a cow/calf operation or a yearling operation. Barn, covered working pens, hydraulic shoot and feed bunkers makes this a highly productive cattle ranch. Everything is here you don’t have to bring anything but the stock.
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Tips for haunting your house this HalloweenHalloween trails only behind
Christmas when it comes tospending on decorations. Amer-icans spent an estimated $6.9billion on Halloween in 2013,according to the National RetailFederation.
You can make more of yourHalloween spending with a fewspooky tips. Larry Kirchner, op-erator of the world’s number-one rated haunted house, “TheDarkness” in St. Louis, Missouriand owner of Hauntworld.com-- a resource for building haunts,and a national directory ofhaunted houses, corn mazes,hayrides, and pumpkin patches-- offers advice from his 25 yearsof experience building profes-sional Halloween attractions.
Spooky FaçadeGive your home’s façade the
abandoned, dusty look by spin-ning cobwebs and creepifyingdoors and windows.
Hang aged and shreddedcurtains and add lights to eachwindow. Change outdoor lightswith flicker bulbs. Add spookysounds for atmosphere. Lastly,you can purchase affordablecomputer graphic effects fromHauntedHouseSupplies.comand with a TV pressed into yourwindow, add anything fromghosts to werewolves to ghoulsto your haunt.
CemeteryLet the leaves collect for a few
weeks in your yard. Add a gothicfence and a few zombies pop-ping up through the ground.Add jute material or agedcheesecloth to your fence. Add-ing dead bodies under trees orcreepy birds helps set the scene.Make gravestones by using a hot
knife to carve foam into shapes,and even add an epitaph. To givethe tombstone a real stone look,coat in plaster or lightweightconcrete. Two simple doll rodsdriven into the ground can holdthe tombstone in place. For acoffin, nail together 1x6 and 2x2pine boards. For the extra effect,add mulch in front of the tomb-stones or use paving bricks in theshape of a grave filled withmulch.
Spooky MazeEmpty the garage and set up
walls to create two to three scaryscenes. If your garage isn’t bigenough, start the attraction in-side and have it exit into thebackyard graveyard. Start bysketching a design. You canbuild simple walls from plywoodor drywall.
For the old rotting look, cutodd shapes into the walls andscrew in thin slats of wood be-hind the cut out holes. For bestresults, cake on plaster betweenthe slats, then use raised wallpa-per for the rest. Paint the entire
wall one color and add some wa-tered down black paint for anaged look.
Eerie EffectsSpooky sounds, special ef-
fects and lighting make all thedifference. Play a spooky sound-track from a movie or find musiconline.
Buy a couple of cheap skele-ton speakers, available online foras low as $10. For home haunt-ers on a budget, air cannons orany loud noise are great forscares. Create special effects
with fog machines and air com-pressors. Finally, dress up inyour spookiest costume andmake your guests scream forcandy!
To prepare for next year,stock up on deeply discountedprops the day after Halloween.For more inspiration on Hallow-een or haunted houses, visitwww.Hauntworld.com.
This year, go beyond the ba-sics and give your neighborhooda real scare!
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Haslet $143,000Fantastic curb appeal including established crape myrtles & covered entryway. Beautiful interior arches. Spacious eat-in kitchen w/wood-edged countertops, deep brown cabinetry, & window seat for beauty & function. Oversized pantry/utility room. Great storage throughout home. Cozy wood-burning FP w/gas starter. Generous, private backyard. Immaculately maintained by one owner! CODE: 14045TAN
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Haslet $162,000BRAND NEW CARPET—JULY 2014! Flexible floor plan w/gener-ous living areas on each level. Kitchen & breakfast area open to living space w/soaring ceilings & recent laminate flooring. Oversized counters make great serving & preparation areas. Premier community of Sendera Ranch situated on the edge of the Alliance Corridor. Amenities include pools, parks & expansive greenbelts. CODE: 1229ARTE
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Denton $220,000One-of-a-kind home nestled among a canopy of trees which shades the property from the hot Texas sun. Enjoy the backyard patio & large trees which provide the necessary cover for those weekend cookouts. Home has 2 large living areas, 2 dining areas, a great kitchen & storage around almost every corner. Large master suite with sitting area & grand vault-ed ceiling. CODE: 905SKYL
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Flower Mound $320,000Fabulous well-maintained 4/2.5 home offers crown molding & vaulted ceiling. Family room has tall ceiling, double-stacked windows, FP, & dry bar. Kitchen has island, tile countertops, built-in MW & oven, flat cooktop, & walk-in pantry. Master w/sitting area & bath w/dual vanity, frameless shower, garden tub. Backyard pool, attached spa, & plenty grassy area CODE: 2708LAKE
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Denton $235,000This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home shows like a model. Designated separate study, formal dining, see-thru fireplace with sunroom. Upgraded kitchen with breakfast bar, pull-out faucet, tile backsplash, & butler’s pantry. Designer paint & updated lighting. Large master with his-&-her closets. Open floor plan with upgrades & beautiful floors. Must see! CODE: 5732GRAN
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Gainesville $585,000Rarely does the opportunity come along to own a piece of American history & a true treasure of Cooke County’s epitaph. Words fall short of the true glory of this 1895 Victorian manor in the heart of the historical district. Take a trip back in time as you tour this masterpiece & take in the splendor that is The Conson Graham House. CODE: 203CHURC
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Flower Mound $249,900This 4/2.5 home offers arched doorways, an open floor plan, slate floors, wood floors, & many upgrades. Kitchen has black appliances and built-in microwave and is open to family room. Master is inviting w/vaulted ceiling, windows to view backyard, & bath w/dual sinks & garden tub. Spacious game room & 3 nice-sized bedrooms upstairs. Backyard is oversized w/open patio & storage shed. CODE: 2432TELL
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Flower Mound $339,900$10K update allowance w/acceptable offer! Fabulous 5/3 home on cul-de-sac lot w/master & 2 bedrooms down. FR is open to kitchen w/2-story ceiling, double-stacked windows, & brick FP. Kitchen has built-in oven & tons of storage. Master offers crown molding & bath w/separate vanities & jetted tub. Upstairs—large gameroom & 2 bed-rooms. Oversized backyard. CODE: 2717FORD
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Copper Canyon $679,000Custom 1 story on 3 heavily treed acres in Copper Canyon! Home offers atrium, skylight, wall of windows, stone fireplace, tall ceilings. Kitchen w/granite ctops, island, SS appliances. Spacious master w/wood floors & glass doors to pool area. Backyard has diving pool, spa, cabana w/hot tub & sauna. Detached 4-car garage. 2-stall barn with tack room. CODE: 1360PILO
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