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Beautiful home, 5 acres, gorgeous senic views, country setting, very private location.
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Impressive 10 acres estate, fenced & cross fenced, horses welcome, media room & more.
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Stunning golf course home, 15th green, open & spacious, wood & tile, energy efficient.
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Absolutely charming 3/2/2, gated subdivision, natural light, retaining wall + dock.
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Outstanding cul-de-sac home, beautifully landscaped, custom cabinetry, open concept.
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Charming canal home, large rooms, open living area, lots of sidewalks, shade trees.
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Beautifully landscaped, gorgeous hardwoods, new appliances, new outdoor grill, boat dock.
Mainbody lake, tons of storage, skylights, huge back porch, boat dock & much more.
Offered at $189,000
Offered at $699,000 20+ acres of waterfront acreage with 900 ft of walk-out waterfrontage, horses welcome.
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420-LAKEFRONT LIVING, in one of Granbury’s finest areas. Spacious 3/2/2 home, new carpet and paint, large open living area, sunroom, & study. 2 beautiful lake lots with large trees, boat slip, RV carport, large workshop. $253,000 MLS# 11923535
265-EXCLUSIVE ABES LANDING! Energy efficient home. Split bedrooms. Gas fireplace. Island kitchen with granite tops, walkin pantry, stainless appliances. Alarm & sprinkler systems, Low E windows, radiant barrier, 12” insulation in attic. Variable speed A/C. $186,900 MLS# 11908059
256-QUIET CUL-DE-SAC ON FT WORTH SIDE 3/2/2 CP w/lots of updates, including windows, doors, flooring, paint, ceiling fans & light fixtures. Huge living area, sunroom, study & downstairs master. Large shady yard. Carport. $119,500 MLS# 11924395
416-FANTASTIC LAKEHOUSE! This one has it all, incredible lake frontage, park like setting with private peninsula. Oversized boat & jet ski dock, fire pit, large trees, great view of main lake. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, stone, large deck, perfect for entertaining. Very private location, close to town. $550,000 MLS# 11932433
264-PICTURE PERFECT! 3/2/2 quiet neighborhood. Well cared for. Open concept living, dining, kitchen. Breakfast bar, granite countertops, dining w/ bay window. Split bedrooms, master bath w/jetted tub, separate shower. Huge backyard & separate workshop!! $175,500 MLS# 11920294
603-WATERFRONT, FANTASTIC VIEW! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, manufactured home. Huge open living area with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Large sunroom and deck overlooking the lake. Great location. $84,900 MLS# 11510875
832-TOLAR, 5 ACRES! Perfect for large family. Four bedroom, 3 & half bath, 2 spacious living areas, formal dining, beautiful master suite. Two separate kitchens, great for entertaining, separate guest house, & work shop. Large pecan trees, coastal. Immaculate home. Additional acreage available. $377,500 MLS# 11841521
813-25 ACRES, EAST SIDE OF GRANBURY! Custom built, over 4000 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, fantastic kitchen, huge master suite, 2 living areas, very high quality thru-out. Large work shop & RV storage, barn & orchard, large oak trees, gated entrance. $525,000 MLS# 11907441
411-WOW WATERFRONT! Must see to appreciate size & updates! BIG waterfront back yard with boat dock & lifts. Split bedrooms, 2 living areas. Fireplace, open main living. 2 storage buildings. $219,900 MLS# 11922965
803-MOVE TO THE COUNTRY! 16.9 ACRES, custom built, approximately 2970 sq.ft., large open living area, huge master suite, oversized covered patio. Surrounded by large oak trees, sandy soil, very private location. $329,900 MLS# 11933710
294-NESTLED IN HUGE PECAN TREES! OPEN CONCEPT LIVING/DINING in this 3/2/2 w/golf cart garage on tree covered lot. Fireplace, built-ins, Island kitchen, built-in desk & buffet. Oversize garage w/workbenches. Circular drive. $159,900 MLS# 11904160
409-GREAT WEEKENDER ON FT WORTH SIDE! Nice dock and deck on good water in great neighborhood of nice homes. Stay the weekend or build larger and stay a lifetime! $106,000 MLS# 11854392
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6 hOME iMPROVEMENT pROJECTS yOU’LL BE gLAD yOU dID IN THE sUMMER
Tackling major home improvement projects during the hot months can minimize inconvenience to your family.
By: Joselin Linder Published: July 31, 2012 “We hadn’t planned on redoing the floors, but after three weeks of tracked-in Old Man Winter, the contractor replaced it at no additional cost,” she says. “While it was nice to have a new free floor, in retrospect, I wish we had waited for summer when our chances of terrible weather were minimized. By the third week of construction, I just wanted my home back!” While sometimes the winter blues can make a person want to make home improvements, in many cases, summer is the best time for such projects. While summertime is when attention moves outdoors, that doesn’t mean all summer home improvements need to be relegated to the patio. Here are a few home improvements perfect for summer that you may not have considered: 1. Don’t build the pool, but plan it “Summer is the best time for a self-analysis for big outdoor-area improvements,” says landscape designer and winner of the 2009 Oasis Award for outdoor kitchen design, Brian Griffith. “Ask yourself, `how do I use my outdoor space?’ Then ask yourself, `how do I wish I used my outdoor space?’ Summer is a really good time to take a good look at how you experience outdoor living.” And take note of Griffith’s rule of thumb: “The less comfortable it is, the less likely you are to use it.” 2. Focus on your windows When the dog days hit, the next best thing to being outside is looking outside. There’s nothing like a great summer storm through a big picture window. And there is no better time than summer to invest in new windows to keep out the cold in winter and minimize heat in the summer — or just expand your view all around. 3. Shade, shade, shade A super-hot summer can leave your patio and barbecue areas neglected. Consider using the summer months to plant new trees in strategic places that will afford you some great natural shade at some point down the road. In the meantime, look into other ways to get shade now. “Covered porches, umbrellas, and
affordable pergolas really help make wonderful living spaces,” says Griffith. These days, shading devices come in so many shapes and colors, so you can embrace your own style and keep things cool. 4. Prepare for winter Any large-scale construction jobs are best done in the summer months for a lot of obvious reasons. (For one, as in Taylor’s case, no workmen will be trailing in heavy winter mud and slush to and from your indoors to outdoors.) But also, it’s ultimately less intrusive to you and your family if, say, to install new insulation, taking a wall down would otherwise freeze you out. So, whatever grievances you have -from the leaky roof at the last big spring rain to that room that you can’t live without -- break ground on those improvements in the summer and take the kids to the pool. 5. Repaving “Summer is definitely the time to repave your driveway,” says Steven Mazur, a carpenter in New York City. “You will get a lot better adhering than when it’s cold. And it’s just a generally bad idea to repave when it’s raining or snowing.” Summer is also the time to do work to any walkways on your property. 6. Refinish outdoor surfaces A beautiful gloss to a wooden deck will not only protect it, but make it look like new. “Summer,” advises Mazur, “is definitely the time to re-oil wood, refinish the deck, or just scrape off old paint and repaint.” These are projects that are easy do-it-yourselfers, and are best accomplished, and then enjoyed, in the summer months.” Almost any home improvement can be tackled in the summertime. Taylor, now at home in her beautiful new kitchen says, “Next we plan to do some work on our roof.” Not wanting anyone to slip on ice and fall off of it she says with a smile, “We are scheduled to begin this June.” Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
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249-5 BEDROOM, 3½ BATH, 3 CAR GARAGE. Open concept, split bedroom arrangement. Floor to ceiling windows along back of house for fantastic view of 17th fairway on golf course. Sprinkler system, with own irrigation well, fenced yard. Circular drive, central vacuum, 2 water heaters, floored attic storage and deeded boat slip. $345,000 MLS# 11865149
400-GREAT WATERFRONT GETAWAY! Open concept living, kitchen and dining areas with split bedrooms! Huge sunroom on the back to enjoy view of the lake. Fenced, boat dock and sprinklers. $305,000 MLS# 11915367
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242-QUALITY-BUILT CASSOL CUSTOM on #6 tee box of Nutcracker Golf Course in Pecan’s Air Park. Spacious home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, study, 3-car garage, 11 x12 utility & Safe room. $324,000 MLS# 11906369
259-IT’S ALL HERE - lake frontage, fishing creek, & golf course. Treed, park-like setting. 2 decks. Updated with hardwood floors, crown molding, lighting, granite, custom cabinets, new Jetta tub, walk-in shower, new window treatments. $319,000 MLS# 11896955 282-MULTI-LEVEL RIVERFRONT HOME in Pecan with 2-level deck overlooking river. 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, about 2862 sq.ft. 2 lots & 1 assessment. Updated island kitchen with granite, wood floors. Attached 2-car garage with walled off golf cart or workshop space. $279,900 MLS# 11778729
260-PERFECT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME IN DCBE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with golf cart storage. Open living, kitchen & dining areas. Tiled floors. Split bedrooms with study off of master. Workshop on concrete slab. $111,900 MLS# 11931600
269-OLDER HOME THAT NEEDS SOME TLC - 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms, study, garage conversion to office area & laundry room. Tile & hardwood floors. Large fenced backyard with storage building. Buyer to verify sq.ft. $65,000 MLS# 11932582
253-3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK HOME on large, fenced corner lot. Large living area with formal dining area. Galley kitchen & breakfast room. Split bedroom arrangement. In ground pool & sprinkler system. $82,500 MLS# 11948083
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287-STUNNING, LIKE-NEW GARDEN HOME on Ft. Worth side. Vaulted ceilings, Plantations, granite countertops, hand-scraped wood floors, designer lighting. Gourmet island kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Master with huge closet & 1 bedroom down; 2 bedrooms , media/game room & kitchenette up. Gated community with pool & club house. Priced below tax appraised value to sell. $259,900
255-A HECK OF A DEAL! Appraised on tax roll for $643,000 in 2009. Listed today at $389,000. Great location with 6.1 acres fronting on Morgan outside city limits. 2bd/2ba house, large metal barn & large shed. $389,000 MLS# 11828786
229-ATTRACTIVE PRICE for those looking at making cosmetic changes. Open kitchen/family room with double doors to wood deck for entertaining and cooking. Corner lot, circular drive, storage building, huge pecan trees. Seller will consider owner financing with acceptable offer. $99,000 MLS# 11653672 219-AN EVERYTHING HOUSE IN DCBE. Ready for quick move in. Lovely three bedroom brick home on cul de sac street built in 1994. Owner replaced A/C one year ago and roof two years ago. 26’x15’ RV carport plus separate 20’ x 30’ workshop. Covered deck in back for relaxing. Gated, guarded community with pool, clubhouse, free golf, tennis, marina, no city taxes. $189,900
How to recognize a good homebuyer website
May 1, 2013 Do you know the old saying “everything on the Internet is completely true”? Yeah, me neither. If you’ve been looking for properties or buying advice, you know there are plenty of real estate websites. So when it comes to your home search, it makes sense to approach the Internet with a discerning eye. But how do you know which websites you can trust? The best indicator is if they’re affiliated with Texas REALTORS®. Here’s what else you should consider when turning to the web for homebuying advice. Would you like advice from consumers or experts? Lots of real estate websites offer advice from other consumers – people who don’t know any more about real estate than you do. This is similar to getting advice on homebuying from your well-meaning coworker, your nosy mother-in-law, or your kid’s little league coach. You need guidance from a Texas REALTOR®, someone who’s professionally trained to assist buyers and does it every day. Texas isn’t the same as Florida, California, Colorado, New York …
ing conditions in your market. Accurate information like this helps you make the right offer and negotiate from a position of strength. Are you guessing a property’s value? If you want a computer algorithm to “guesstimate” what a property is worth, there are plenty of sites you can turn to. If you want to know what properties in your part of Texas are selling for, ask a Texas REALTOR®. They know the actual sales prices for properties – not some vague approximation – which will help you know what the house you’re thinking about buying is worth. Here’s where to start There’s plenty of good real estate information on the Internet, if you can tell which websites to trust. Look for sites by Texas REALTORS®; they’re the experts at advice, pricing and negotiating in your area. If you’re not sure how to find a Texas REALTOR®, visit TexasRealEstate.com and use the Find a Texas REALTOR® search. For more information on buying or selling a home in Texas, visit TexasRealEstate.com.
You’re buying in Texas, so you need advice and information specific to your area. Texas REALTORS® are local experts and will ensure you know the ever-chang-
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4 Ways to Rescue Your Plants From the Heat Wave
You can’t turn off the sun. But you can turn on a spigot and save your plants by watering wisely and well. “It’s decision-making time,” says Scott Aker of the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., where temperatures this summer have reached 105 degrees.
Established trees and shrubs, at least two years old, which have deep roots. Container plants: Move them onto a porch or under a shade tree.
Your first decision? Let your lawn go.
Vegetable gardens
“Turf grasses are programmed to go dormant in heat as a protective measure,” Aker says. “As soon as we get rain and the weather cools, they’ll get green.”
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Also, give your vegetable garden its last rites. Tomatoes and peppers don’t form in heat above 95 degrees, so watering them now will keep the foliage alive, but you won’t see any fruit until September or October — if you’re lucky. Jim Sutton of Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania has nursed shrubs and trees through several heat waves this summer. He offers four vital tips on how to help your landscaping beat the heat: 1. Recognize stress Many stressed plants look thirsty. Green foliage turns grey and droops; blossoms and leaves fall to the ground in a desperate attempt to save the shrub. A deep watering often brings a plant back, or at least saves it so it’ll bud next year. But if leaves are crispy, or the plant continues to look parched in the evening, then it’s reached a permanent wilting point: The point of no return. However, its death need not be in vain. Add your hapless plant to the compost pile to someday nourish its luckier neighbors. 2. Triage. Stat! In triple-digit heat and drought, save what you can in this descending order: Newly planted shrubs and trees, vulnerable and pricey landscaping Perennials: Cut blossoms and stalks, which gives plants a rest and raises chances of returning next year.
3. Watering 101 Here’s a watering rule of thumb: Water deep, not often. Water should reach 8 to 12 inches down, creating a well of water for plants and trees to draw upon in high heat. To determine if you’ve reached your mark, press a large screwdriver into the soil: If it meets resistance, keep watering. Hand-watering with a garden hose and aerator is best. Count to 10 as you water the base of plants. Move and repeat. If you have lots of property to water, then use a sprinkler, but adjust it so it doesn’t waste overspray on driveways and walkways. Tree gators (plastic donuts or sacs that slowly release water onto tree bases) and drip hoses are good helpmates, too. Water in the early morning: Not 7 a.m. when you usually roll out of bed, but when the sun rises at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. However, don’t get fixated on watering in the morning. If water restrictions require only evening watering, soak ‘em good and don’t fret about fungus forming on leaves that stay damp throughout the night: A little powdery mildew won’t kill your shrubs, but dehydration will. 4. Mulch is your friend If you didn’t mulch in spring, do it now. Mulch will keep moisture in the ground and suppress weeds, which compete with landscaping for water. If you haven’t mulched, water thoroughly, then add mulch to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
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10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden Published: April 05, 2011 By: Laura Fisher Kaiser Saving water in your garden and yard trims your water bill and saves an increasingly scarce natural resource. A water-efficient landscape can: Reduce outdoor water use by 20% to 50% Save up to 10,000 gallons a year Shave $30 to $70 off the average annual household water bill. Planting drought-tolerant landscaping is one way to turn off the spigot in your garden. Here are other tips for saving water while growing flora. 1. Choose native plants Native plants have had eons to adjust to the area’s normal rainfall, soil, and climate. Once established, they require little or no watering. Start your research on native plants at your local cooperative extension or botanical garden. Websites such as eNature. com or H2ouse can help you find the best species for your location. You could also use a handy database of nurseries nationwide that specialize in native plants. 2. Don’t supersize plants The bigger the plant, the more water it might require. So don’t plant shrubs genetically programmed to grow bigger than you need. Before you buy, research at the library or online how tall and wide mature shrubs will grow. A Leyland Cypress, for instance, could grow to 20 feet in a few years, overkill if you only need a 5-foot hedge. Also, don’t overcrowd plants: Follow label planting instructions. Fewer plants require less water. And flora that looks sparse at first will fill the area in a few
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seasons. 3. Pile on the mulch Mulching around plants is a great way to reduce water loss. Mulch also cuts down on water-stealing weeds. Natural mulches include compost, bark chips, and pine needles. Save money by spreading your grass clippings and ground-up leaves on flower and vegetable gardens. These organic mulches gradually break down and add nutrients to the soil. Inorganic material, such as landscaping paper, rocks, and pebbles, are a more permanent option, although they can heat up too much in some climates. 4. Make paths porous Garden paths made of porous material allow rainwater to seep into the ground and nourish plant roots, not run off into the street. Use gravel, pebbles, non-mortared concrete pavers, or spaced bricks. Beware, however, that weeds will grow between paving materials. To keep down weeds, line the walk with landscaping paper (or even newspaper) before you pile on the porous material. 5. Lose the lawn A green lawn is a suburban ideal that drinks more than 20,000 gallons of water each year. You can keep those cool blades under your feet and save water by planting drought-resistant varieties. Bermuda and buffalo grass, for instance, require 20% less water than fescue or bluegrass, according to the University of California Cooperative Extension. Keep grass long to shade roots and retard evaporation. Mow less often; and when you do, raise the height of your mower blade to 3 inches. 6. Put thirsty plants together To save water, group plants into watering zones. Place the thirstiest plants near the house where they can drink roof runoff. Farther out, make a “transition
zone” for plants that need supplemental drip irrigation. Farther still is a “natural zone” for native plants that can survive on rainfall alone. 7. Plant and water when it’s cool New plants and transplants need far less water if you put them in the ground in early fall or early spring when it’s cooler. By summer, they’ll have established a deep, healthy root system that needs less watering. Water in the cool of the morning, when you’ll lose less water to evaporation than in the heat of the day. Resist watering at dusk; wet foliage during the night encourages fungus and mildew growth. 8. Do donuts Trees and shrubs need extra water during their first couple of years to help roots take hold. An efficient way to keep roots moist is to mound several inches of soil into a donut-shaped berm. Make the berm the width of the tree—including branches. Use a hose or bucket to fill the donut dam to the top. Water will absorb slowly instead of running off. Another option: Attach a $25 to $30 drip irrigator bag to the tree. It looks like a plastic flotation tube and releases water slowly over several hours. 9. Follow the sun Before you plant, get to know how—and how long— the sun bathes your garden. Determine patterns of shade and sun. Use dry-soil plants in sunny areas, and use plants that require more water in shady areas where evaporation is slower. 10. Create the illusion of water A good way to conserve water in the garden is to capture rain water from your roof in a rain barrel. During a moderate rainfall, a 25-by-40-foot roof can shed 600 gallons per hour. All you’ll need is a capture system (roof gutters and downspouts), a storage system (large-capacity barrels) and delivery system (garden hose). Also, use rainwater to fill water features, which calm your nerves and attract birds and butterflies. Use a recirculating pump to keep the water flowing; replace evaporation with your rain barrel supply. Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
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www.ComanchePeakRealty.com WE NEED FARM AND RANCH LISTINGS COMMISSIONS ARE NEGOTIABLE 186 - 71 ACRES OF BRAZOS RIVER FRONTAGE - in Somervell County. Approx 20 acres of bottomland with mature pecan trees, and 40 acres of improved hayland, 2000+ sf energy-efficient home built in 2010, guest house, pens and barns, wildlife. $995,000. MLS# 11928341
184 – 62.5 ACRES OF UNRESTRICTED HIGHWAY FRONTAGE – Mixture of native grass and coastal, fenced, stock tank, well, loafing shed. Frontage on Hwy 144 and Nubbin Ridge Court. $499,000 MLS# 11924899
185 – 33.4 ACRES OF NATIVE RANGELAND WITH HIGHWAY FRONTAGE – Perimeter fencing, stock tank, wet weather creek, well, septic, 3 bedroom brick home with in-ground pool. Frontage on Hwy 144. $375,000 MLS# 11925489
187 – 20 ACRES HIGHWAY FRONTAGE NEAR GRANBURY – Nice level land ready for building. Covered in native grasses, perimeter fencing. $170,000 MLS#11928479
174 – 256 ACRES WITH OVER HALF MILE HWY FRONTAGE ON HWY 67 – Beautiful rolling hills, improved pasture, 7 stock tanks, income from water sales from deep well. Will subdivide. Development opportunity. $2,282,000 MLS# 11892110
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418-REALLY GREAT DEAL ON LAKE GRANBURY! 3/2/2 brick home in Port Ridglea on the Ft Worth side of town on a cul-de-sac. Easy access in a quiet subdivision. Covered deck, rock retaining wall and a nice yard. $130,000 MLS# 11935000
407-GREAT WEEKENDER 20X21 Covered deck, boat slip, new foundation, steel piers in 2009, new roof 2008, close to stores, shopping & the historic town square. A polished jewel just waiting for you. $129,900 MLS# 11771637
288-ANCIENT OAKS shade this home and the big backyard with wonderful golf course views. Spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Living/formal dining room has vaulted beamed ceiling & WBFP. Sunroom overlooks golf course. Split master with large sitting area. New paint. Sprinklers. $159,900 MLS# 11854524
816-SCENIC HILLTOP SETTING ON 5 ACRES IN MOUNTAIN LAKES. Energy efficient 2392 sq.ft. home. Open concept. 2 living areas. 38X15 screened porch. Huge 70X30 metal shop with full living quarters. $293,850 MLS# 11887687
280-DOWNSTAIRS UNIT FOR EASY ACCESS. Enjoy a carefree Pecan Plantation lifestyle without all the upkeep. Easy walking distance to clubhouse for dinner or golf. New carpet, paint, appliances. A great get-a-way or carefree permanent living. $59,500 MLS# 11938498
402-IMMACULATE 3/2/1 modular home. Newer (2010) boat dock & new 22x9 covered patio/deck are both made of composition decking so no maintenance! Many nice updates! Split bedrooms, open concept. Storage shed and plenty of parking space. $215,000 MLS# 11923168
296-CUTE AS A BUG IN A RUG ON 1 ACRE NEAR SPRINGTOWN!! Darling 3/2/2 built 2008, fenced, semi-country neighborhood, wood burning fireplace, new laminate Jan 2013, call Evelyn - only $129,900 MLS# 11904957
618-WELL MAINTAINED with canal in back and lake view from the front. 10’x13’ finished shed on a great street. $40,000 MLS# 11866354
230-PECAN PLANTATION-CLOSE TO CLUB & GOLF COURSE. Exceptional one-owner custom home. Formal & informal dining, 2 living areas, split master. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, covered rear porch & deck. Sprinklers, golf cart garage, circle drive. $212,000 MLS# 11922712
295-STYLISH WATERFRONT CONDO IN DCBE! Living, kitchen, 1/2 bath & utility down & 2 beds & 2 baths up! Covered balcony overlooking Lake Granbury! 2 car detached garage, usage of day dock, walking distance from club, pool, golf & dining! $189,900 MLS# 11942047
201-VERY SPACIOUS HOME in beautiful condition with 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, 2 living areas and 2 dining areas. Walk-in closets. New floors, fresh paint. 3 car garage. Fenced and landscaped. $234,900 MLS# 11888029
251-QUIET CONVENIENT LOCATION IN TOWN. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on quiet street close to Square. Open concept living, dining, kitchen. Split bedrooms. Great outdoor living area on shady deck. 2 car garage too! $225,000 MLS# 11952052
215-BRAND NEW on 2 big lots. 10 ft. ceilings, rounded corners, arched entries, today’s colors. Spacious 3/2/2. Split master suite. Large kitchen, quality cabinets. Big closets. In site built only area. YOU WILL LOVE IT! $119,900 MLS# 11878778
245-LAGUNA VISTA! A great location, convenient to everything. 4 bedroom, 2 spacious living areas, recently updated with new flooring and paint. Large lot with huge Live Oak trees. $189,900 MLS# 11952608
293-CHARMING BRICK HOUSE IN A VERY NICE WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD on the Fort Worth side! 3/2/2 split bedroom arrangement. Enclosed porch filled with windows. Wood burning fireplace, ample storage, no city taxes, in pristine shape, boat ramp access. $139,900 MLS# 11947600
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226-NICE FRAME HOUSE in great neighborhood on 2 lots on the Ft. Worth side of town with a carport and trees. Come see today! $79,000 MLS# 11934111
404-SPECTACULAR MAINBODY WATERFRONT IN UPSCALE COMMUNITY! Open concept 3-2½-4 with 2 living areas, study, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, island. Ceilings to floor windows! Huge level lot, RV/boat parking, boat dock. UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL!! $597,500 MLS# 11810798
410-WATERS EDGE! Lake living at its finest, this spacious 3/2.5/2 brick home is ready to enjoy. Large open living area, formal dining, great floor plan, large master suite. Excellent water frontage, oversized dock with lift, great views. $329,900 MLS# 11871851
208-PECAN PLANTATION IMMACULATE GROUND FLOOR CONDO. Overlooks pool & golf course. Living room with wood burning fireplace & master suite with French doors to big covered porch. Separate golf cart garage & covered parking. Fresh paint. $79,000 MLS# 11922762
263-LUXURY 4 BEDROOM! Open living, granite counters, stainless appliances, high end finish on fenced corner lot. Neighborhood features include tennis & basketball courts, fishing pond, picnic areas! All on Ft. Worth side! $172,000 MLS# 11896845
224-VERY MOTIVATED SELLER! Lots of home for the price! 4/3/2, 2773 sq.ft., large corner lot with lots of trees, “man cave” living area with wet bar and wood burning fireplace, large master suite with fireplace, split bedrooms, built-ins, privacy fenced backyard with covered deck. Located in DCBE! $159,900 MLS# 11925866
421-BEAUTIFUL WATER FRONT HOME! 4 bedroom, 3 bath Tuscany styled home. Large dock with three lifts. Plantation shutters, crown molding. Sitting room in the master, nice trees. Close to golf course. $499,000 MLS# 11939986
277-PECAN PLANTATION! Custom home, built 2006, over 2800 sq.ft. 2 spacious living areas, 3 bedrooms, study, 3 & half baths. New wood floors, stone fireplace, fantastic kitchen with granite. Large well landscaped yard, pecan trees, incredible outdoor kitchen and entertaining area. $339,500 MLS# 11825895
206-TOWERING TREES AND A GREAT LOCATION go with this nice 4 bedroom, 1½ bath home with 2 living areas. There’s lots of concrete parking, walkways, porches and gazebo. Community features clubhouse, pool, playground and boat ramp. Hurry – only $49,000! MLS# 11822551
831-TOLAR SCHOOLS. Over 4 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. Oversized 2 car carport, 10x20 work shop. Sandy soil, large oak and pecan trees, great location. $79,900 MLS# 11837202
600-WIDE OPEN WATERFRONT! Sit on your decks and take in the spectacular views! Darling 2 bedroom mobile, updated, 2 living areas. Rock walls, dock with lift, jet ski lifts & decks over the water. HAVE FUN! $159,500 MLS# 11855839
403-NEW LAKE FRONT LISTING! Oversized boat dock with lift and sundeck, extensive rock work, well landscaped yard. 3/2/2 brick, study, large covered patio. Great location, close to downtown. $229,900 MLS# 11927565
214-PECAN PLANTATION ESTATE! Custom built, 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, large game room. Great floor plan, over 3100 sq.ft., large open kitchen, living room and formal dining. 3 car garage. Over 1 acre, large pecan trees, very private, large deck. $297,500 MLS# 11902022
270-PERFECT LOCATION! Quiet neighborhood close to shopping & entertainment. Large living with vaulted ceiling & wood burning fireplace, open to dining. Nice floor plan. Fenced backyard with above ground pool. Oversize garage. Nice! $124,900 MLS# 11919274
203-GORGEOUS GOLF COURSE HOME! 3/2/2.5 on 17th fairway in Pecan. Large living with full wet bar, island kitchen with quartz counters, walk-in pantry, double oven, built-in desk. Golf course views. Huge back porch. $264,500 MLS# 11929120
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Quaint 1948 house on large city lot. On busy corner of Houston and Arnold St. just north of the Granbury Square, would make a great place for a business! $55,000
Beautiful custom home with spacious living area with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen with island and breakfast area, large master bedroom and master bath. Includes 3 additional large bedrooms with a central hall bath. At the front entrance is a large study and a half bath. All on 2 acres with NO HOA! $243,000 Just what you’ve been looking for in Tolar. A full one acre lot with a huge steel framed workshop with cement floor. Only $52,500
4900 DEL RIO CT Corner lot, 2 Living Areas, one pergo, one carpet, Screened Porch & a Solar Heated Pool*Tons of storage*2 Fireplaces & a Wet Bar* 2236sqft new Paint, Crian Counters tiled floors* 2 Car Garage & golf cart garage $150K 5361 MISSION CIRCLE GOLF COURSE HOME on a Cul-de-Sac*A total MAKEOVER from the wiring to the mailbox! NEW Doors, Windows, Cabinets, Fans, , Fixtures, Stainless Appliances, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors, Tile, $225K 5124 LA VISTA CT WATERFRONT Townhouse with Mainbody Views* 3 Bed each w/its own BATH*Balcony & covered patio*Tiled COUNTERS & FLOORS with STAINLESS Appliances*2 CAR Garage & Golf Cart Garage*Priced to GO @$285K 5005 RIO VISTA WATERFONT! Million Dollar VIEW for almost half the PRICE! Appraised at $600K before the GRANITE & Tile & STAINLESS Kitchen Redo & the BATHS! 3 LIVING Areas*3 BED, 3 BATH*3503sqft* 2 BOAT Slips & PARTY DECK*FIRE SALE $536,500 5003 BUENO Golf Course Home on #4 Men’s Tee Box* Windows all along the Back & a Great Lanai*Large Living Area with Vaulted Ceilings and a Corner Fireplace* Large Master, 2 car garage. $175K
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#54513 ACREAGE in Tolar School District to build your ranch home. Fenced perimeter, electricity and water well on site. Rolling terrain. Scattered oak and cedar trees. Heavily wooded at back of property past the creek. $183,000
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#74093 Pecan Tree Shaded 1.639 ac. corner lot. One Owner Custom 2971 sq.ft. Formal Home. Open Living & Dining with Fireplace. Large Den/Study. Big master suite + 2 guest bedrooms. 2 Utility areas. Covered Patio, Beautiful Landscaping. Circle Drive at front. 2-Car Garage + Storage/Golf Cart Bldg. $379,000
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#77183 Shade & Privacy Provided By The Many Trees to Enjoy the Enormous Deck Overlooking the Brazos River. One Owner Custom Home 2922 sq.ft., built by Brian Gaffin. Beautiful Woodwork Throughout. Huge Kitchen has an Abundance of Cabinets & Counterspace. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths. Sunroom with heat and A/C. $279,000
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#38063 ROCK HOME on approx. 2.5 Acres. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Fireplaces. New windows and screens. Updated appliances. Clean and well maintained. Great curb appeal in private setting. No HOA fees. Includes 2 extra lots. $169,000
#76253 2.286 Acres off Mambrino Hwy. Large 2128 sq.ft. Doublewide home has 2 Living Areas, 2 Dining Areas, Breakfast Bar, and 5 Bedrooms. Trees. Partially fenced for animals. Carport. $79,000
#70303 5 ACRES - Convenient location on Ft. Worth side of Granbury. Level acreage to build. No Mobiles. MINIRANCH Community of High Chaparral. Only $49,900
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2537 Vineyard Georgeous Townhouse/Condo in the Heart of Harbor Lakes. Home is loaded with extras: all granite counters Stone Fireplace with Custom Mantle Surround, Ultimate Kitchen Top of Line Stainless Appliances 2 bed, 2 baths, 2 car garage. $249,900
1009 Hayden Court Well Cared for Home in Heather Place. 2/2/2 + Small Study. Living Space has cherry wood floors. Move In Condition $134,900
5219 River Ridge. Canyon Creek Home on Big Cove 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Manufactured Home has great view of Lake from Covered Porch and from Sun Deck down by the Lake. Boat Dock with Lift & Covered Deck down by the lake. $100,000
8609 Melmont Charming Brazos River Front Home. Rambling Multi-Level with 300 ft of riverfront. 3 Bedrooms, Sunroom, huge deck and balcony overlooking river. Amazing kitchen. $299,900
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# 210 A WALL OF WINDOWS VIEWS LAKE GRANBURY beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home in Gated – Golf Course Community: home offers 2 master suites; recently completed remodel shows off an elegant home loaded with amenities : Granite kitchen tops, stainless whirlpool gold series appliance pkg., lots of ceramic flooring, custom lighting & faucets, zoned A/C –Heat system and more; a 2 year old covered dock offers boat lift and double jet ski lift. $334,400
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# 755 MAINBODY WATERFRONT LOT: ½ Acre with level building site in one of Granbury’s nicest waterfront communities restricted for permanent home-sites; water available; low HOA dues; no city taxes; good deep water area asking $ 119,000
# 105 Long Creek area lake front nice older 3-2 DW on 2 large lots; great rural setting just minutes from the Historic Granbury Square; attached 2 car garage; 2 workshops; large covered deck; lots of extras - Asking $ 64,900
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# 715 4.23 ACRE TRACT WITH 30 X 60 METAL ENCLOSED BARN; Barn has a 20 X 60 attached loafing / implement storage area, stalls and tack room: level sandy soil with coastal, well, driveway, good horse property, near Lipan. Asking $55,000.
# 125 SECLUDED 3-2-2 BRICK COUNTRY HOME on 17.3 ACRES; large pecan and oak trees; beautiful country style home; lots of covered porch with view of pond & creek; spacious island kitchen; landscaped yard area w/sprinkler; coastal pasture; nice barn w/pens & hay storage. Asking $269,000
# 110 SPACIOUS 3-2-2 BRICK ON GREAT PRIVACY FENCED CORNER LOT; only a few blocks from hospital, schools, & shopping; Oak tree shaded privacy fenced rear yard with a large patio; Spacious living room, separate office space off kitchen, large spare bedrooms, recently upgraded energy efficient low-E tilt-n-sash windows. Priced @ $109,900 offers welcome.
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By: Douglas Trattner Published: April 8, 2013 Follow our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar to get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure great curb appeal. Sharpen mower blades to ensure clean cuts. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving jagged edges that discolor the lawn and invite pathogens. Sharpen mower blades once each month during grasscutting season. Have a backup blade (about $20) so that a sharp one is always on hand. Tune up your mower with a new sparkplug ($3-$5) and air filter ($5-$10). Your mower might not need a new sparkplug every season, but changing it is a simple job, and doing it every year ensures you won’t forget the last time you replaced your sparkplug. Buy fresh gas. Gas that’s been left to sit over the winter can accumulate moisture that harms small engines. This is especially true for fuel containing ethanol, so use regular grades of gasoline. If you need to dump old gasoline, ask your city or county for local disposal sites that take old fuel. Clean up your lawn. Time to get out the leaf rakes and remove any twigs and leaves that have accumulated over the winter. A thick layer of wet leaves can smother a lawn if not immediately removed in early spring. Cleaning up old debris clears the way for applying fertilizer and herbicides. Spring Depending on your weather, your grass will now start growing in earnest, so be ready for the first cutting. Don’t mow when the grass is wet — you could spread diseases, and wet clippings clog up lawn mowers. Fertilizing: Both spring and fall are good times to fertilize your lawn. In the northern third of the country, where winters are cold, fertilize in fall — cool weather grasses go dormant over winter and store energy in their roots for use in the spring. For the rest of the country, apply fertilizer just as your grass begins its most active growth. For best results, closely follow the application directions on the product. You’ll spend about $50 to $75 per application for an average ¼-acre lot. Aeration: Aerating punches small holes in your lawn so water, fertilizers, and oxygen reach grass roots. Pick a day when the soil is damp but not soaked so the aeration machine can work efficiently. Learn more about lawn aeration. Pre-emergent herbicides: Now is the time to apply a preemergent herbicide to prevent crabgrass and other weeds from taking root in your lawn. A soil thermometer is a handy helper; you can pick one up for $10-$20. When you soil temperature reaches 58 degrees — the temperature at which crabgrass begins to germinate — it’s time to apply the herbicide.
Early Summer Watch out for grubs: Warm weather means that grub worms, the larvae stage of June, Japanese, and other beetles, start feeding on the tender root systems of lawns. Affected lawns show browning and wilting patches. To be certain that the culprits are grubs, pull back the sod and look for white, C-shaped grubs. If you see more than 10 per square foot, your lawn should be treated with a chemical pesticide. Milky spore is an environmentally friendly way to control some species of grubs. When using insecticides, read and follow all label directions, and water the product into the soil immediately. Cost is around $50 to $75 per application. Grass-cutting tip: Your grass is starting to grow fast, and you might even be cutting more than once a week to keep up. To keep grass healthy, mow often enough so you’re removing no more than 1/3 of the grass blade. Pesky weeds: Weeds that have escaped an herbicide application should be removed with a garden fork. Use a post-emergent herbicide only if you think the situation is getting out of hand. Check out our guide to some common types of weeds and tips on how to get rid of them. Summer Here’s a good mantra to guide you through the heart of grass-mowing season: The taller the grass, the deeper the roots, the fewer the weeds, and the more moisture the soil holds between watering. With that in mind, here’s how to ensure a healthy, green lawn: • Set your mower blade height to 3 inches. • Deep and infrequent watering is better for lawns than frequent sprinkles, which promote shallow root growth. In general, lawns need about 1 inch of water per week to maintain green color and active growth. Lawns that receive less than that will likely go dormant. That’s okay, the grass is still alive, but dormant lawns should still receive at least 1 inch of water per month. Your grass will green up again when the weather brings regular rains. • To check the output of a sprinkler, scatter some pie tins around the yard to see how much water collects in a specific length of time. Having a rain gauge ($5 to $20) will help you keep track of how much water the lawn receives naturally. • At least once each month, clean underneath your mower to prevent spreading lawn diseases. • Although it’s OK to leave grass clippings on the lawn where they can decompose and nourish the soil, large clumps of clippings should be removed. Regularly rake up any leaves, twigs, and debris. Continued on p. 24
Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Coninued from p. 23 If your grass seems to be stressed out, check out our advice on what to do if your lawn is turning brown. Early Fall The best time to patch bare or thin spots is when the hot, dry days of summer have given way to cooler temps. Follow these simple steps:
lightly water once a day until the seed germinates and the new grass gets about one inch tall. Fall Your main job in fall is to keep your lawn free of leaves and other debris. You can use a mulching mower to break up leaves and add the organic matter to your soil, but be sure to clean up any clumps so they don’t kill the grass.
2. Break up the soil with a garden trowel.
In the northern one-third of the country, now is the time to fertilize your lawn. Your grass will store the nutrients in its roots as it goes dormant over the winter, and your lawn will be ready for a jump start when spring warms the ground.
3. Add an inch of compost and work it into the soil.
This is also the time to clean up your garden.
1. Remove any dead grass.
4. Add grass seed that’s designed for shade or full sun, depending on the area you’re working on. Spread the seed evenly across the bare patch. 5. Use a hard-tooth rake to work the seed into the soil to a depth of about half an inch.
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6. Sprinkle grass clippings over the patch to help prevent the soil from drying out. 7. Water the area; you’ll want to keep the patch moist, so
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278-VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME SHADED BY BEAUTIFUL TREES and conveniently located close to front gate of Pecan Plantation. Contains 1900+ sq.ft. per appraiser. Extra spacious open concept living~dining and kitchen with high ceilings, lots of windows for natural light, crown molding and pretty wood flooring. Quality touches throughout this home. Lovely master suite with private door to huge full length covered patio. 2 car garage plus golf cart storage. Sprinkler system. $159,900 MLS# 11947754
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51243 MainBody View Townhouse*Open Concept Living, Dining,Kitchen*HARDWOOD Floors*Vaulted Ceilings*HUGE Pantry*3 MASTER BEDROOMS!!! Flatstone Patio*BALCONY off Living/Dining Area*DOCK $285,000
77173 Great home with solid oak wood floors in living, dining and kitchen areas. Plantation shutters and LOTS of large windows. Open kitchen with island. Covered brick porch, golf cart garage & GREAT Landscaping! $194,500
39053 Delightful brick home in Knob Hill with unrestricted view of Comanche Peak. Immaculate and charming 3/2 home! Kitchen has oodles of cabinet space, even a folding counter in the utility. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! $145,000
23013 Best Buy in this Built-out Waterfront GATED Community on 2.7 ACRES!!Crown Molding Thruout*Open CONCEPT*Gas Corner Fireplace*2 Water Heaters*Super Master Suite on Split Plan*DON’T PASS THIS BY!! $220,000
87243 Home surrounded by pecan trees. 3/2.5/2 car plus golf cart. Large open living area with fireplace and wet bar. Large closets & LOADS of storage. Loft can be used as bedroom/office/exercise area and has half bath. $139,500
10503 This is A True Custom Beauty. Over 3 Acres on the River in Pecan Plantation. Great Room with surround sound and Built-in entertainment center. Gourmet Kitchen for the Chef in the family! Too many extras to LIST!! $425,000
40063 Lovely Home, perfect for starting a family or downsizing in comfort. Smaller fenced yard is great for pets or giving the kids a place to play with less yard work.3 bed-2 baths with great Living & dining areas. $127,900
96113 Charming home with a decorator’s touch. Located in prestigious Pecan Plantation, this cozy home overlooks the large pecan orchard. A lovely deck allows you to relax, read or entertain. LOTS of charm!!! $163,000
67213 This home is stunning!! Quality Updates, Soaring Ceilings and Brick Fireplace. Kitchen has double ovens and a WINE Refrigerator! On TWO LOTS in Pecan Plantation. COME TAKE A PEEK!! $325,000
12053 Nice home with family, dining and kitchen area very open. Large enough for a group, yet cozy enough for one. 3br 2 bath sitting on half an acre in a gated community. CLOSE to community club house & pool. $115,000
96053 Immaculate home located in the prestigious Pecan Plantation. Every custom feature has been carefully planned for design,pleasure and comfort. 2900 plus sq.ft. of private hangar. Patio overlooks parklike setting! $649,500
77183 Shade and Privacy provided by the many trees let you enjoy the enormous deck overlooking the Brazos River. 4/3/2 2922 sq. ft.ONE owner custom home. Sunroom with HEAT & AIR. Intercom speakers throughout! $279,000
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