April Real Estate Showcase 2011

S

Denton Record-Chronicle

DentonRC.com

April 2011

Real Estate

HOWCASE

A monthly guide of Denton County property for sale & information on buying, selling and enhancing property

To advertise in Showcase, please call 940.566.6823

Find out more about water treatment Page 6

A kitchen worth cooking in Page 14

Float furniture arrangements to create more space Page 21

02 Real Estate

04 06 11

S

Real Estate

HOWCASE April 2011 Advertiser Index

Calloway’s Nursery ........................................................................................................................................17 Century 21, Judge Fite Co ............................................................................................................................18 CRS Page ......................................................................................................................................................13 Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. ..........................................................................................................................9 Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® – Flower Mound ..............................................................................................23 First State Bank ..............................................................................................................................................7 Gohlke Building Products ............................................................................................................................11 Jimmy Brown, REALTORS® ..........................................................................................................................19 Keller Williams Realty ..................................................................................................................................28 Keller Williams Realty - Marianne Lamb................................................................................................8 Ken Stockdale, REALTOR® ..........................................................................................................................24 Morelle Miller, REALTOR® ..........................................................................................................................27 Real Estate Corridor ........................................................................................................................................6 Real T Team - Results Team ..........................................................................................................................26 Sendera Title..................................................................................................................................................22 SolarTEK ........................................................................................................................................................4 Team Henderson Realty ................................................................................................................................12 TLC Electrical................................................................................................................................................14 Williams & Williams, REALTORS® ................................................................................................................3 Williams & Williams REALTORS ®..........................................................................................................5 Wyndham Custom Homes ............................................................................................................................25

Real Estate Showcase is published by The Denton Publishing Co., a subsidiary of A. H. Belo Corporation. Sales Representatives may be reached at 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 (9-5 M-F); 940.566.6823; or at classdisplay@dentonrc.com DF

WILLIAMS WILLIAMS (940) 383-2712 R E A L T O R S

Joy Testa

940-367-9157 Cell

Brent Chow

940-453-5159 Cell

Jim Miller

940-594-4000 Cell

Lone Star Pride • Superstar Service

Wanda Perry

940-736-8776 Cell

Mace Renfro

940-391-2286 Cell

Ed Williams

940-566-2712

&

®

williamsandwilliams.realtor.com

1-800-6-DENTON (outside TX)

We Know Denton County...its people, its land, & its opportunities!

Let us put our knowledge & expertise to work for you! $59 SF * BEST $ PER SF IN PROVIDENCE...

10181 Cedar Lake Drive, Providence Village * “MOVE RIGHT IN... UPDATES COMPLETED”... New paint, carpet, etc. * 2,010+sf * 4 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2-car garage * 2-story * 2 living * Tile & wood flrs * Master bdrms down * Huge 2nd living upstairs * FP * Covered porch * $119,000 * MLS #11544325...

MACE, 940-391-2286

BEST $ PER SF IN OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB ESTS...

SPECTACULAR 9.16+ KRUM HORSE RANCH...

BU $4 YE ,50 R’ 0 IN S CC

FE NC FE ED NC /CR ED OS S-

40 X2 4B AR N

$7 4

SF

520 Ridgewood Street, Lake Dallas * “COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, & STYLE CAN BE YOURS”... in this beautiful singlestory home in distinguished Oak Lakes area...

Unsurpassed in cleanliness & openness... Spacious living w/cozy fireplace * Well-equip kitchen * Fabulous master suite w/garden tub & sep shower * Recent roof, fresh int/ext paint * 25x23 deck overlooking above-ground 28x16 pool * Oversized RV court * $137,900 * MLS #11564891... EVELYN, 940-594-1609

Real Estate

04 06 11

“Eddie” Williams III 940-368-2043 Cell Virginia Williams

940-391-2379 Cell

Rex Hand

940-594-9145 Cell

Evelyn Hand

940-595-1609 Cell

Sonya Smith

940-366-0315

CARIBBEAN OASIS IN KRUGERVILLE...

PO OL /S PA

HO ME AP PA PR TH OV MT ED G F FO INA R NC ING

En O te ut rta do in or Ar ea

103 Ranch Road, Krugerville, TX * "PERFECTLY SITUATED ON .37 AC SPRINKLERED LANDSCAPED GROUNDS"...

Sophisticated * 4 private bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2-car garage * Grand great rm w-12’ elevated clngs, stunning stone fp * Incredible blt-ins * Well-equip chef’s delight gourmet island kitchen w-Corian cntrtops, handsome cabinets, walk-in pantry, eat bar w-stone * Rich millwork & upscale detailing thruout * Sparkling 46 x 24 gunite pool, spa, rock waterfall surrounded by tropical oasis * Huge covered entertaining patio area * $224,900 * EDDIE, 940-368-2043 365+/-Ac BOLIVAR RANCH...

SP AR 17.

KL 3 A ING C LA KE

U P G GR A A LO D R ES E

CO RP OW NE D

MO TO R

CO UR T

LAKE DALLAS DELIGHT...

03

CL E ON AR E CRE SID E E K

“GENTLEMAN’S RANCH”...COMING SOON...

20+/– AC SANGER RANCH...

COWBOYS’ & COWGIRLS’ NORTH TX DELIGHT...

1601 N. Saint Charles Ave., Pilot Point * "RARELY DOES AN OPPT ARRIVE TO VISIT A RANCH ESTATE within PILOT POINT CITY LIMITS"...

Even RARER is the 'OPPT TO MAKE THIS YOUR HOME'...Secluded in Park Place, stunning 2,173+ sf brick * 3 bdrms * 3 full bas * Cov breezeway leads to 2+ car garage * Family rm w-fp * Formal Dining w-blt-in china cab * 36 x 12 2-stall barn w-cement feed rm * Round pen * Walkways * 20 x 10 stg shed & sep tack area wcedar * 1,700' cable & rod fencing * $180’s... VIRGINIA, 940391-2379

1737 Melton Rd., Sanger * “AWESOME IRON FRONT ENTRANCE GATE”... 2,107+ sf main ranch hse * 3 bdrms * 2 bas * 2-car garage * Enclosed breezeway * New paint, texture, flooring, entrance & interior drs, roof * Fenced & cross-fenced w/pipe * Roping pen & chutes * 48x36 6stall horse barn w/tack, feed rms * Silo * Grain auger * 78x40 barn w/40x30 enc wkshop & 48x40 farm equip/RV shed * 2 loaf sheds * Mature fruit trees & stock tank/pond * $318,900 * MLS #11555024 * SONYA, 940-366-0315

LO AF

2

RE LO

U PD M AT A E N D ’S G R E A N N TL C E H -

SH ED

FM 455 & Indian Trail, Sanger * “ONCE PART OF A MUCH LARGER RANCH, THIS TRACT REMAINS IN THE HANDS OF HEIRS”... Bottom land, lush w-coastal, seen from FM 455 * Hills of awesome views * Wonderful home bldg sites * 3 small (1/2 Ac & less) ponds for cattle * Over 100+ Acs in weed-free coastal * Good corrals & perimeter fencing * This ranch is truly beautiful & a rare find within this close proximity to the D/FW Metroplex * Ideal family, corp retreat, high-end residential w-equestrian activities * MLS #11488365... JOY, 940-367-9157

BA RO RN PI S, NG W K PE SH NS OP ,

13195 Burns Branch Road, Krum * “ABSOLUTELY THE BEST KEPT SECRET”... Secluded in the western part of Denton Co. * Stunning 3 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 2-car garage * Brick, rock/stone, & wood ext ranch house * Fantastic family rm w/vault clngs, fabulous stone FP * Kit w/ss appls, custom cabs, b’fast bar * Breathtaking vistas from expansive cov back patio & cov front porch * Clean air, colorful sunrises & sunsets, quiet evenings, moonlight, & endless star gazing will also convey * $284,900 * MLS #11563467... EDDIE, 940-368-2043

1.8 09 AC

1823 Vintage Drive, Corinth * “TO SETTLE AN EST”... 1owner * Single story * 2,514+sf * 2001 blt * 4 bdrms, 2 bas * 2-car gar * 2 living * 2 dining * Nestled on beautiful manicured landscaped grounds * Upgrades galore & move-in ready * Full screened-in sun rm * Members enjoy 1st rate golf, tennis, swimming, clubhouse facilities & the benefits of a quiet, est n’hood with easy highway access * $188,500 * MLS #11485293 * BRENT, 940-453-5159

C R EE K

3067 Chisam Rd., Sanger * “ENTER THRU 8’ HAND-MADE DOOR TO FIND AN AWESOME CEDAR STAIRCASE”...

Primitive western chair railings * Beautiful stone FP in grand living area that rises up w/cedar clngs to meet more custom cedar work in 2nd living area loft upstrs * Flagstone galore – cntrtops, stained concrete flrs, master bath & more * Ponies welcome * Check out the outdr half bath just waiting for pool to be installed in fenced backyd * Minutes from Lake Ray Roberts, historic downtown Sanger * $285,900 * MLS #11545392... SONYA SMITH, 940-366-0315 DF

04 Real Estate

04 06 11

EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Save $1,000 on your system purchase by presenting this ad.

Solar Sola a TEK ar energy “America’s Largest Solar Installer”

Government And Utility Company Rebates Can Cover Up To 70% Of Your System’s Cost $

Get up to 15,000 rebate from your utility company.

100% FINA

NCING AVAILA BLE

EXAMPLE

If System Cost = $40,000: Possible Utility Co Rebate Balance Government Rebate Your Cost

-$15,000 $25,000 -$ 7,500 (30%) $17.500

FREE Consultation & Design

214-902-8800 2636 Walnut Hill Ln. #313 • Dallas, TX 75220 www.solartekenergy.com • dfw@solartekenergy.com

DF

05

WILLIAMS WILLIAMS &

L

T

O

R

Real Estate

S®

Lone Star Pride • Superstar Service

Virginia Williams, ABR, CCIM, CIPS, CRB, CRP, CRS, GRI, LTG, RCC, RRC, SRES Cell (940) 391-2379

940-383-2712

800-6-Denton (outside of Texas) virginiawilliams.realtor.com

AC RE S

R E D U C E D

10169 FM 455, PILOT POINT * $519,900 * Horse

SEA OF GREENERY & SPLENDID VISTAS ON 7-AC RANCH

DEER HAVEN PARADISE...

EN TE RT OU AI TS NM ID EN E T AR EA

Country, USA * Great for commercial and/or horse property * Built 2007 * 2,500+ sf home * 3-2 1400 sf wraparound porches * Stained concrete floors, ss appls * Refrigerator remains * Well * Price Reduced. Seller will look at all offers. * 1 Mile from Lake Ray Roberts * EDDIE, (940) 368-2043

28 3 A 7 N CS OF ON DE HW CA Y TU R

2,7 36 +S F

3851 ELM BOTTOM CR * Money making machine...

Approx. $3,500 per month income stall rentals * Exquisitely decorated brick, stone, 3-2.5-2+ * Living, stone fp * Formal dining * Morning rm * Well-equip kit * Exceptional bldgs, 7-stall barn, 24x23 tack rm, hot & cold water, hay stg, 14’ isleway, automatic water * 10’ lean-to * 120x180 arena * Pipe, cable fenced, cross fenced * Adjoining 3-Ac country est can also be purchased other separately or together. * $440’s * Also for lease $2500 per mo. * EDDIE, (940) 368-2043

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY—UNIVERSITY DRIVE...

SA YS “S EL L”

7

PERFECT FOR HOME BUSINESS SETUP...

FR ON 12 TI AC NG R FMES 45 5

2, 40 BA 0+ RN/SF

PREMIER HORSE TRAINING FACILITY-AUBREY...

04 06 11

W.E. “Eddie” Williams, III, Broker Specializing in Farms & Ranches, Acreage, Residential & Commercial Cell (940) 368-2043

We know Denton County—its people, its land, its opportunities!

Let us put our knowledge & expertise to work for you!

TR AF HI FI GH C AR EA

3326 & 3330 E. UNIVERSITY DRIVE * Location, Location, Location... 3326 E. University Drive w-3,200 sf+ metal bldg w-office, large receptionist rm & showroom w-4 rollup bays, brick bldg in back for storage... 3330 E. University Drive w4,000 sf+ metal bldg w-glass front, 3 roll-up drs, heat & air in office & showroom * Secured fencing around both bldgs, all in 1 fenced area * $3,500 monthly income * MOTIVATED SELLER * BRING ALL OFFERS * $539,000 * MLS #11534961... EDDIE, 940-368-2043 COUNTRY LIVING IN PILOT POINT...

W 1,5 OR 00 KS + S HO F P

SF

A

SE LL ER

E

$6 6

R

T R OT E A D L O L N Y E

ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM LAKE FRONT...

YOUR OWN PRIVATE MOTOR COURT...

YOUR OWN “COLORADO” RETREAT...

505 NORTH DRIVE, GORDONVILLE, TX * $140’s * MAKE OFFER & FULLY FURNISHED... Loc in exclusive Cedar Point Boat Club gated community * 1,344+ sf * 4 bdrms * 2 1/2 bas * 2-story * Screened-in front porch * Wood deck * Updated * Just walk in w-your swimsuit * Everything interior & exterior stays * Common features—boat, fishing, swimming ramps, park pavillon * Across from famous Texoma's Islands * MLS #11494290...VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

W MO K TO SH R O C P/ O G U A RT R AG + E

524 S. PRAIRIE STREET, PILOT POINT * $140’s * "YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOY SPACES"... ‘96 Custom * 1-owner * 3 bdrms * 2 bas * 2+ car side-entry gar * Spectacular family rm w/WBFP, blt-in bkshelves, banks of sun-lit wndws * Dining w/oct wood clng, outdr access to wood decks w/seating areas * Well-equip kitchen w/b’fast bar * Spacious master wing w/jet tub, sep shower * Large secondary bdrms * 2nd ba w/antique clawfoot tub * Motor court w/septic & wtr * 576+ sf wkshop/gar * Gorgeous .27+ ac corner landscaped grounds * MLS #11531591...

VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

7.

7

B 40 O X2 AT 5 ST 2G BA W Y /E DR LE Y C T

AC RE S

208 N. HILL STREET, PILOT POINT “LAKE RAY ROBERTS DELIGHT”... $93,900 * 1,403+ SF * Single story * 3 bdrms * 1.5 bas * 2 Living * Wkshop w/concrete flrs * Carport w/overhang perfect for boat stg * 2.5 miles from Lantana, Jordan Park, & Lake Ray Roberts * Walk down the brick streets of historic downtown Pilot Point & enjoy a diverse assortment of retail, antique shops, businesses, & cafes * MLS #11544020... VIRGINIA, 940391-2379

PE 1,5 R 98 OW + S NE F R

5621 HWY 287, ALVORD, TX “PERFECT FOR HOMEBUSINESS SET-UP”... * Location... Location... Location * High traffic area * Alvord, TX * Gated entrance leads you to 3 acs of land waiting for the perfect owner who enjoys the peace & quiet of country living, beautiful sunsets & watching nature’s wildlife * 2,630+sf home * 3 bdrms * 2.5 baths * 3 carport * 2 living * Well * Cattle pens * Fenced * Cross-fenced * New lateral lines, compressor * Utils avg $215 per mo * $189,900 * MLS #11538843... VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

M FRILLI ON ON T $ VI LA EW K S E

77 JOHN DEERE LANE, VALLEY VIEW * "CREATING A SYMPHONY OF NATURE"...Awesome 5 bdrms * 3.5 baths * Custom Manufactured Home * SunRm-Veranda overlks outdr lighted entertain area w-bar, food preparation area, outdr fire pit * Master Wing w-Living/Study area, fp * Living Rm w-fp, blt-in entertain cntr * 2nd Master + 3 secondary bdrms, 2 baths on sep wing * Fabulous sandy soil * $174,900 * MLS #11539838...VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

1, 80 0

+

SF

483 TEJAS TRAIL, SPRINGTOWN * REDUCED $60,000! * 2-story * 1 owner * Custom * Entire back w-wall of windows * Master suite up * Gorgeous tile floors * Open floor plan * Private well * Enjoy peace & quiet of country living * Paradise beyond belief * Wooded with century-old trees * End of cul-de-sac * Creek * Privacy * Wildlife Galore * Wise County * A definite MUST-SEE *$119,900 * RELO * Won’t find another 1 at this $ * MLS # 11511681 * VIRGINIA,940-391-2379 DF

06 Real Estate

04 06 11

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Learn now how water is processed in Denton Few people, when turning on a faucet, give much thought to where their water comes from or how it gets to them.

Only within the past 100 years or so has safe and steady water supply become something that residents can take for granted.

This achievement, often overshadowed by more dramatic technological developments, is nonetheless one of the most important advances in modern civilization, according to City of Denton pamphlets. Drastically reducing water-borne diseases and fostering new developments in technology and industry would not be possible without a clean, consistent supply of water.

The Safe Water Drinking Act was originally passed by Congress in 1974, and was amended in 1986 and 1996.

Originally, the Safe Water Drinking Act focused primarily on treatment as the means for providing safe drinking water at the tap, but later amendments expand the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect residents’ health from source to tap.

The City of Denton Municipal Utilities Department operates and maintains the public water supply system for Denton residents. Denton has two sources for obtaining its water – Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts.

Denton currently holds water rights for up to 24 million gallons per day from the two lakes. A dual intake structure on the north shore of the Hickory Creek arm of Lake Lewisville gives the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant operators the option of withdrawing raw lake water from two different levels in order to provide the best water quality.

Before the raw water leaves the raw water pump station, it receives its first treatment – a dose of potassium permanganate – which improves the raw water’s taste and odor.

Adding the chemical before the 9-mile journey from the raw water pump station to the treatment plant provides time for the chemical reaction to develop along the way.

Raw water flows to the Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant through the intake structure built into the dam and is regulated with by-pass piping and a flow control valve that allows it to gravity-flow through the plant when the lake levels are high, reducing the electrical operating costs of the facility.

Raw water pumps are utilized when lake levels are low.

Lake Ray Roberts raw water receives its first treatment, preozonation, at the plant. Preozonation conditions the raw water and makes it easier for the organic materials and

DRC FILE PHOTO

Lake Lewisville is one of two area lakes that provide water to Denton residents. debris to be removed as it flows through the plant. This process actually reduces the amount of chemical coagulants needed to clean the raw water.

The Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant, completed in 1957, had an initial capacity of 4 million gallons per day. Plant expansions in 1962, 1972 and 1988 took the plant to 8, 16 and its current capacity of 30 million gallons per day respectively. The plant has kept pace with changing water quality standards through nearly 50 years of service.

The Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant began construction in June of 2001 and officially went online in May of 2003. The current capacity of

the plant is 20 million gallons per day, but the plant has been master planned for an ultimate production capacity of 100 million gallons per day to sustain future growth and provide the city with high quality drinking water well into the 21st century.

The new water plant is a secure, state-of-the-art facility that incorporates a superior water disinfection system, a backup power generation system and cost-cutting production methods that can be regulated from a central location.

Coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation are all basically the same at the plants.

After sedimentation, the settled water flows into the intermediate ozone contactor.

HOME OF THE WEEK!

Patty McCallum, Broker

FREE CMA!!

Ozone disinfection is about 1,000 times more effective than chlorine at destroying bacteria and viruses in water.

After the ozonation process, the water moves through filters similar to the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant.

Following filtration, the water flows to the transfer pump station where it is pumped to the clearwell or ground storage tank.

Both plants then transfer the treated water from the clearwells to the distribution system using high-pressure pumps.

The distribution system has booster stations that reboost the water to the various pressure zones and water towers located in Denton.

**WOW** BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT STONE HOME ON 15.11 ACRES! LIVE LIKE A KING ON THE HILL! Horse lover’s dream with LAKEVIEWS GALORE! More acres available up to 40 ACRES! Open floor plan features FABULOUS rock fireplace and WALL OF WINDOWS with backyard OASIS! Sit in custom built pool with hot tub and watch the sun set or enjoy the LAKEVIEWS! Metal building to store your toys. Loafing shed for your horses.

www.RealEstateCorridor.com

940-365-9868

LOWER FEES!

DF

07 Real Estate

04 06 11

DF

08 $309,500

3 Royal Oaks

G TI N LI S W E

$309,900

1142/1144 Oakhurst

DUPLEX for sale! Unit 1144 has an open living room w/floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace all open to breakfast area w/wet bar. Kitchen has ample cabinet space w/built-in pantry, microwave, electric cooktop. Master bedroom down w/ceiling fan and outside entry to back covered patio. Master bath has his-hers vanities, walk-in closets and tub-shower combo. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, game room area, full bathroom, plus an added room great for home office, play room, or added storage. There is a small open patio w/fenced side yard plus an open backyard area with rear-entry 2-car garage for both units. Unit 1142 has the same floor plan without the additional upstairs game room area. Both units are for lease as well. Price to sell both units—one building. 1142 Oakhurst (left side of duplex) CANNOT BE SHOWN AT THIS TIME. DO NOT DISTURB THE TENANT.

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

$199,900

Possible Short Sale! 5 bedrooms plus study! Home is in need of some TLC. This home has tons of space w/4 living areas: formal living, family room, game room, and media room. Formal dining, tons of storage are just a few of the extras.

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

G TI N N

PA

E

LO

W

M

A

LI S

G TI N LI S W E N

2604 Navasota Dr.

$259,000

Custom Home in Forrestridge with a POOL! Wood floors in the entry, formal living, formal dining and kitchen. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite counter tops, island w/griddle-smooth cook top, built-in microwave and trash compactor, built-in desk area, under-counter lights, and breakfast bar looking out to pool. Family room w/built-in entertainment center, granite faced fireplace w/gas logs, vaulted ceilings w/amazing view of pool. Oversized master w/sitting area, master bath w/garden jet tub, sep. tiled shower, linen closet, hisher sinks and oversized vanity. Guest suite down w/walk-in closet and full bath. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms both w/walk-in closets, full bath, and game room w/game closet. This is a MUST SEE!

C R E E K

Beautiful immaculate home that shows like a model! All the upgrades from wood floors, stone fireplace, crown molding, granite countertops, tile backsplash, butler’s pantry, 5 bedrooms, game room, media room, plus a study w/built-ins and walk-in closet that can double as the 6th bdrm. Oversized family room w/vaulted ceilings all open to kitchen and breakfast area. Home has tons of storage w/walk-in closets in all bdrms, study, media, plus walk-in pantry, understairs storage! Split bdrms up both w/a Jack-n-Jill bathroom.

Large open covered flagstone patio in private backyard. 3-car garage with gorgeous curb appeal. Come see this amazing home with all its upgrades thruout! Perfect home for entertaining or raising a large family.

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

N

G TI N LI S W E N

2906 Pottery Trail

205 Bluefinch

$232,500

What an amazing floor plan! All the rooms are large with tons of storage thru out this home! Rock-Stone exterior is just the beginning to this spacious home. Formal living open to a grand vaulted ceiling entry. Formal dining sets off the hall leading to the cook’s kitchen. Stainless appliances, ample cabinet and counter space, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, and breakfast bar all open to family room. Great size breakfast area open to family room w/brick wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, built-in TV area. Master bedroom w/large separate sitting area. Master bath has garden-jet tub, separate shower, hisher sinks, walk-in closet. Media room up w/raised seating area and game closet. 2 bedrooms w/added sitting area and walk-in closet.

H

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

4510 Black Walnut

$189,000

Immaculate house! Custom decor thruout! Covered porch and covered patio perfect for the outdoorsman! Open floorplan w/large eat-in kitchen w/tile backsplash, gas range, breakfast bar, tile flrs, pantry all open to fmrm!

Sunroom that can double as a study or 5th bdrm! Master bdrm & bth plus 2 bdrms down w full bath and then game room up w 4th bdrm and full bath.

Upgraded fixtures thruout, professional landscaped yard, custom drapes.

The home has it all! Home has ample storage thruout! You will not be disappointed w the home! Perfect floor plan for any growing family!

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

Additional Listings:

IG

A

H

N

R

TA

E

N

U

Y

LA

9020 Kingston Drive-$259,900-ForeclosureRobson Ranch

G

04 06 11

FO R R E S TR ID G E

Real Estate

354 Kirby Drive

$159,900

Large corner lot..Immaculate Home! This one is a MUST SEE! Entry opens to formal dining room. Large open floorplan has the kitchen and breakfast area all open to the family room. Kitchen has ample cabinet and counter space w island, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and tile floors. Split bedroom arrangement w the master bedroom tucked behind the family room for added privacy. The master bath has a garden tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. 2 addt. bdrms w/walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings. Covered patio, storm doors, and 2-inch blinds thru out are added extras. HOA dues include: 5 pools, 5 tennis courts, 2 fitness centers, front & side yard maintenance, basic cable, and 24-hour home security monitoring, Lantana Live.

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

3215 Friesian

$144,900

Immaculate Home. Formal living and formal dining all open. Kitchen with smooth cook top range, tile floors, ample cabinet and counter space, walk-in pantry all open to breakfast area and family room. Family room features a brick wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan, and vaulted ceilings all open. All bedrooms up with large game room. Oversized master bedroom w/space for sitting area. Master bathroom has garden tub-shower combo, his-her sinks, linen closet, and large walk-in closet. Both additional bedrooms have great closet space and ceiling fans. Hall bathroom has separate sinks and medicine cabinet. Extras: 2-inch blinds thru out, open patio area, new fence (2010), sprinkler system, and security system.

1618 Suncrest Drive-$223,899-Foreclosure-POOLKeller 4668 Park Bend Drive-$144,900-ForeclosureFort Worth

See more photos at www.mlamb.com or call 940-591-0616.

Contracts Pending: 6 Royal Oaks-$359,900-Forrestridge-POOL

4265 Jenny Lake-$106,900-Foreclosure-Fort Worth

6749 Red Rock-$109,900-Foreclosure-Watauga

940-591-0616 www.MLAMB.com

mlamb@kw.com

Marianne Lamb

Gavin Lamb

Owner/Agent

Agent/Buyer’s Specialist

DF

09 Real Estate

04 06 11

Ebby...

The First Name In Real Estate!

4008 Sonoma Dr.

R H O M E

$114,900

12836 Travers Trail

$123,900

Must see, a super-cute house ready to move in. Clean Pulte home, offers bright and light neutral colors throughout. Huge backyard and well maintained, with stained fence. Cecilia Rodriguez 214.493.2083

RT H O

enclosed garage area. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, including 10' x 34' game-media room up. Home could be changed to a 3 bedroom and 2-car garage with a little modification. Great investment property. Great location. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716

$107,400

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home close to all local attractions.

Oversized living area and huge master bedroom. Maytag kitchen appliances, Stainless steel kitchen sink. Enjoy large back with covered back patio. Dual master closets and double sinks in master bath. Julie Downe 817.239.2390. Jamie K. Miller 817-505-6886

A1070a Roberts Trail

$319,900

Beautiful four bedroom, three bath home with a study. Large kitchen with 9-foot island and lots of storage. The master has a sitting room, exit to the backyard and large walk-in closet. The backyard flower beds have drip water system with timer, and there is a 12-station sprinkler system also. The lot is large with many trees and movable wood decks that are good for family and friends. Come and live the country life near to all amenities. William Harris 940-594-9106

FT .W

Previous model home with four 10' x 10' office spaces in

$299,900 6312 Elmview

Unique opportunity to purchase 4680 sq. ft. home for under $67 per sq. ft. This 5 bedroom, 4 living area, 4 bath, 3-car garage in exclusive Cielo Ranch has ample space for your needs. Come see for yourself! Patrice Easley 817-797-1449

D EN TO N

D EN TO N

$114,900

A lot of house for a great price. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, large utility room. Recent new paint and carpet. Large very nice lot with mature trees. Good area of Denton with schools, shopping, medical, etc. within easy driving distance. 12-month home warranty provided by seller. Great starter home or f0or a large family wanting to keep their payment low. A must-see for the bargain shopper. Jack Ragsdale 972-9892716

1100 Cogburn Court

A R LI N G TO N

SH O R ES

1151 Cogburn Ct.

$399,000

You'll love this one! Beautiful two-story entry and family room. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, oversized 3-car garage on approximately 5 acres. Wooded backyard and creek access. This listing is co-listed with both Julie Downe (817-239-2390) and Jamie K. Miller (817-505-6886).

$102,000 863 Post Oak Place

Much-desired Wheeler Creek addition close to schools, shopping, hospital, and dining. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living with fireplace, dining, oversized 2-car side entry garage, and storage building. Many updated amenities including HVAC, roof, and gas water heater. Priced to sell - A MUST-SEE HOME! Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716

SH A D Y

PL A N O

$165,000

Priced to sell 4-bedroom trad. home located in great established neighborhood, offers kitchen island, plenty cabinets, blt-in desk. Fabulous gunite pool, sweep and plenty of play yard. Close to schools, parks and recreation. Cecilia Rodriguez 214.493.2083

3214 Avon St.

1913 Everglade Ct.

501 Hidden Meadow Ct.

$282,500

Brick & stone 5 bedroom, 3 and a half bath in beautiful Saratoga addition and award-winning Northwest ISD. Great access to DFW Airport and the Metroplex. Home is great! Amenities include French country kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, stone cooking hearth, tile in all traffic areas, dramatic arches, niches, designer colors, huge living up, study down, hail-resistant roof, energy effecient, and fenced yard. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716

FR IS C O

$339,000

25x22 crappie house to spend winter or summer with ac and heat.

How relaxing to spend the night on the water, the day sunning on the upper deck or get into your boat just out the door to play on the lake. Large shop 40x18, boat ramp, paved drive and parking. This property has so much to offer. Room to build your dream home.

Jamie K. Miller 817-505-6886. Julie Downe 817-239-2390.

4408 Saber

For lease $1800/month. 1 yr min. lease, $25 application fee.

Approximately 2195 sq. ft. Beautiful custom home. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2-car garage on 1 acre in Aurora Vista Community, NW ISD. Large dining room and family room. Jamie K. Miller 817-505-6886 or Julie Downe 817-239-2390

G AI NE SV IL LE

C H IC O 449 Cozy Cove Ct.

113 Morning Star Trail

13005 Hermitage Lane

$225,000

Prime golf course half-acre lot with 197 feet of golf course frontage that backs up to the no. 9 tee. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, 2-car side-entry garage, circle drive, pool and spa. Great location and investment. Some repairs and tlc needed. Property being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure to be provided. See special instructions for submitting an offer. Possible owner financing. Jack Ragsdale 972-989-2716

D EN TO N

$214,900

Gorgeous. Quality semi-custom build in a hard-to-find mid-pricepoint in Ponder. Quality, energy-efficient 2x6 exterior walls. Post Tension slab. Beautiful wood & ceramic tile floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting and hardware. Media room wired for sound. Built-in shelving and desks throughout the home.

Large yard backs to open area. Small town living near metro in the recognized Ponder school district. Cathy Krause 214-300-5791

SL ID EL L

343 Meadow

PR VI OV LL ID AGEN E CE

PO N D ER

A U R O R A

denton.ebby.com

3201 Teasley Lane, Suite 601 Denton, TX SHSH O AD RE Y S

940-891-3229

$48,300

Great building site for your dream home, horses permitted. Boliver co-op water nearby. No Restrictions.

Approx 208 ft. road Frontage. Anna Blalock 940.453.3348

2901 Santa Monica

$325,000

First time ever on market. Superior construction on 1.6 acres Tuscan-style home, stucco-like exterior with red tile roof. Ample rooms with parquet flooring. Sought-after Montecito neighborhood. 1.607-acre lot. Unique opportunity to own classic Denton home. Some handicapped modifications. Patrice Easley 817797-1449 DF

10 Real Estate

04 06 11

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Find out about the homebuyers assistance program Family size: 3 $48,700 - $39,551 $39,550 - $30,401 $30,400 or below

Provides homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income families to become first time homebuyers.

Assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan that is due and payable upon the sale, home equity loan, lease or transfer of title. The maximum amount of assistance per household is determined by program guidelines. Funds can also be used to lower monthly payments. Please note that the following are an overview of the guidelines.

For the comprehensive program guidelines, please call the Community Development Division.

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications Live in the city limits of Denton for the past 12 months Be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the past three years.

Cannot have more than $10,000 in liquid assets. An amount above $5,000 must be invested in the home.

Household income cannot exceed income limits for family size (see chart below).

1 - family size $37,850 maximum yearly income 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

$43,300 $48,700 $54,100 $58,450 $62,750 $67,100 $71,400

What Type of House Qualifies?

Single-family home must be in the city limits of Denton (condos and town homes are acceptable) Sales price of the house cannot exceed $125,000 and be within Denton city limits.

The maximum sale price increased to $145,000 if the newly constructed home is Energy Starqualified.

House must be safe, decent and sanitary Recommend that the house contain sufficient living/sleeping space Property must be occupied by the seller, buyer or vacant for at least 60 days.

Independent home inspection by a state

Family size: 4 $54,100 - $43,951 $43,950 - $33,801 $33,800 or Below Family size: 5 $58,450 - $47,451 $47,450 - $36,501 $36,500 or below

FILE PHOTO

licensed inspector is required Pre 1978 house must be free of any deteriorated paint.

HAP offers three forgivable loans at zero interest (See chart below for the three loans available).

What Costs Will The Program Cover?

The program will assist with the buyer’s down payment, closing costs and prepaids Buyer has to contribute 1.125% of the sales price, a portion of their own money to buy the home Gap funds may also be available for lowincome households to help with the difference between the sales price and the maximum loan amount Buyer’s Contribution and Maximum HAP Assistance The following are the three levels of assistance through the program and minimum amount that a buyer has to contribute to the purchase of their home.

Family Size: 1 $37,850 - $30,751 moderate income $30,750-23,651 low income $23,650 or below very low income Family size: 2 $43,300 - $35,151 $35,150 - $27,051 $27,050 or below

Contact Editor Dawn Cobb to submit info at 940-566-6879

Family size: 6 $62,750 - $50,951 $50,950 - $39,201 $39,200 or Below Buyer’s Minimum Contribution: 1.125 percent of sales price How to receive assistance Attend a homebuyer education workshop.

Workshops and one-to-one pre-purchase counseling are available through Consumer Credit Counseling of North Central Texas at (800) 856-0257.

Contact a lender from the List of Participating Lenders (See below).

Find your “dream home” and enter into a purchase agreement HAP lender will submit your application for assistance When the buyers application is received, the Community Development Division will begin processing the request for assistance Several steps of eligibility must be met before applicant qualifies. Applicant is subject to all guideline changes.

Community Development Division (2nd. Floor of City Hall East) 601 E. Hickory Street, Suite B Denton, TX 76205 (940) 349-7726 (940) 349-7753 email address: communitydevelopment@cityofdenton.com — Information provided by the City of Denton

11

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Real Estate

Education in the region High Schools Denton High School — 1007 N. Fulton St., 940-369-2000, enrollment: 1,339 John Guyer High School — 7501 Teasley Lane, 940-369-1000, enrollment: 2,128 Billy Ryan High School — 5101 E. McKinney Ave., 940-369-3000, enrollment: 1,700 Fred Moore High School — 815 Crosstimbers, 940-369-4000, enrollment: 29 Middle Schools Calhoun Middle School — 709 Congress St., 940-369-2400, enrollment: 611 Ronnie Crownover Middle School — 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, 940369-4700, enrollment: 864 McMath Middle School — 1900 Jason Drive, 940-369-3300, enrollment: 764 Navo Middle School – 1701 Navo Road, Aubrey, 972-347-7500, enrollment: 887 Strickland Middle School — 324 E. Windsor Drive, 940-369-4200, enrollment: 871 Tom Harpool Middle School— 9601 Stacee Lane, Argyle, 940-369-1700, enrollment: 738 Elementary Schools Borman Elementary School — 1201 Parvin St., 940-369-2500, enrollment: 434 Evers Park Elementary School — 3300 Evers Parkway, 940-369-2600, enrollment: 583

Ginnings Elementary School — 2525 Yellowstone, 940-369-2700, enrollment: 569 Hawk Elementary School — 2300 Oakmont, Corinth, 940-369-1800, enrollment: 770 Hodge Elementary School — 3900 Grant Parkway, 940-369-2800, enrollment: 561 Houston Elementary School — 3100 Teasley Lane, 940-369-2900, enrollment: 666 Lee Elementary School — 800 Mack Place, 940-369-3500, enrollment: 643 McNair Elementary School — 1212 Hickory Creek Road, 940-369-3600, enrollment: 611 Eugenia Porter Rayzor Elementary School — 377 Rayzor Road, Argyle, 940-369-4100 enrollment: 621 Newton Rayzor Elementary School — 1400 Malone, 940-369-3700, enrollment: 536 Pecan Creek Elementary School — 4400 Lakeview Blvd., 940-369-4400, enrollment: 590 Providence Elementary School – 1000 FM2931, Aubrey, 940-369-1900, enrollment: 740 Savannah Elementary School — 1101 Cotton Exchange Drive, Aubrey, 972347-7400, enrollment: 491 Tomas Rivera Elementary School — 701 Newton St., 940-369-3800, enrollment: 633 Wayne Stuart Ryan Elementary School — 201 W. Ryan Road, 940-3694600, enrollment: 499 Wilson Elementary School — 1306 Windsor Drive, 940-369-4500, enrollment: 707

04 06 11

Gainesville MONTAGUE CO.

COOKE CO. 377 455

81

35 428

51

810

380

380

Bridgeport

Denton

377

Decatur

114

35W

81

Aubrey

38

35E

Lewisville WISE CO. Ann Windle School for Young Children — 901 Audra Lane, 940-3693900, enrollment: 334 Webb-Blanton Elementary — 9501 Stacee Lane, Argyle, 940-369-0700, enrollment: 451 Olive Stephens Elementary — 133 Garza Road, Shady Shores, 940-3690800, enrollment: 305 Area school districts Argyle ISD — 800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, TX 76226, 940-464-7241 Aubrey ISD — 415 Tisdell Lane, Aubrey, TX 76227, 940-365-2721 Krum ISD — 809 E. McCart St., Krum, TX 76249, 940-482-6000 Lake Dallas ISD — 315 E. Hundley, Lake Dallas, TX 75065, 940-497-4039 Pilot Point ISD — 829 S. Harrison, Pilot Point, TX 76258, 940-686-8700

377

DENTON CO.

Ponder ISD —400 W. Bailey St., Ponder, TX 76259, 940-479-8200 Sanger ISD — P.O. Box 2399, 601 Elm St., Sanger, TX 76266, 940-4587438 Private schools Community School — 2046 Scripture St., 940-382-3216 Countryside Montessori — 610 Dallas Drive, 940-483-1133 Denton Calvary Academy — 1910 E. University Drive, 940-320-1944 Immaculate Conception Catholic School - 2301 Bonnie Brae St., 940-3811155, parochial; 3 years old to eighth grade Liberty Christian School — 1301 S. U.S. Highway 377, Argyle, 940-2942000 The Selwyn School — 3333 W. University Drive, 940-382-6771

GENE GOHLKE BUILDING PRODUCTS

• Vinyl Windows • Window Glass Replacement • Screen Repair • Solar Screens 612 E McKinney Denton, Texas 76201

940-382-1502 (See Gohlke First) DF

12

Team Henderson Realtors 940-395-3033 team.henderson@yahoo.com www.dentoncountyliving.com

Real Estate

04 06 11

Century 21 Judge Fite Co Realty DFW Metroplex

Accreditations: Fine Homes and Estates Specialists, Accredited buyers representative, Relocation Certified agents Graduate of the Real Estate Institute

Behind on home payments? Don’t be foreclosed on — let us help. Call us @ 940-395-3033.

106 N. Blue Bonnet, Justin, $142,500

153 Campbell Rd, Sadler, $499,000

1976 Lariat Dr, Justin, $157,900

Over 1,700 sq. ft. 3/2/2 Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3392

Conference center and home 17 ac Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3385

Three Large bedrooms Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3390

286 S. Meadows Dr, Decatur, $212,000

980 Sapphire Ridge, Emerald Sound

1510 Shadow Crest Dr — Oakmont

WOW — I’m beautiful inside Call 800-249-2999 ext. 9726

Log home for just $299,000 Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3385

Only $187,900 4/2/2, over 2,400 sf Call 800-249-2999 ext. 9723

10185 Timber Trail Dr, Dallas, $199,900

2113 Preston Place, Denton, $119,900

2000 S. Stemmons, Sanger, $81,000

Great close-in neighborhood in Dallas Call 800-249-2999 ext. 9721

Dollhouse in Great Neighborhood Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3391

3 bedrooms. Garage. Propane heat Call 800-249-2999 ext. 3394

1409 Sun Breeze, Little Elm, $129,900

3656 Fairview, Corinth, $129,000

2026 Wheeler Creek, Gainesville, $375,000

Open Floorplan, Close to shopping Call 800-299-2999 ext. 3386

3/2.5/2, Wood flooring, fresh paint Call 800-299-2999 ext. 9725

Over 2,800 sf, Custom w/wood flooring Call 800-299-2999 ext. 3325

Foreclosed and Refurbished 244 Cedar Lane, Little Elm, over 2,400 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms .41 ac. $79,900 — (800-249-2999 ext 9720) 3417 Raintree Dr., Alvarado, almost 1,500 sq. ft. —refurbished foreclosure — $44,900— (800-249-2999 ext 3393)

LAND 6700 Castle Royale —In Cleburne—at the RETREAT Lot in Resort community, comes with membership to country club $20,000 1812 Brookfield Dr. — Justin 2.5 ac, property has septic, wired for electric,water to street, $60,000 (900-249-2999 ext 3396)

DF

13

SPRING INTO YOUR NEW HOME TODAY! Virginia A. Williams, CRS, CCIM, CRP, CRB, GRI, LTG, RRC O: 940/383-2712 M: 972/434-SELL Williams & Williams, REALTORS®

Barbara Russell, CRB, CRS, GRI O: 940/566-2730 H: 940/368-7672 Barbara Russell, REALTOR®

Mariella Cudd, CRS, GRI, CDRS, SRES

Texas Toni O’Malley, CRS, E-Pro Realtor, GRI, ABR

O: 940/484-0036 H: 940/595-5540 Cudd Realty

Direct: 940-367-4244 www.TexasToni.com Keller Williams Realty

Myra Oliver, CRS, GREEN, GRI

Jim & Linda McKissack, CRS

Marianne Lamb, CRS, ABR

O: 940/594-6466 Keller Williams Realty

O: 940/484-9441 M: 940/383-6683 Keller Williams Realty

D: 940/591-0616 O: 940/484-9411 Keller Williams Realty

Kaye Spence, CRS O: 940/591-6609 H: 940/387-8690 Keller Williams Realty

Wanda L. Perry, CRS, GRI O: 940/383-2712 X238 M: 940/736-8776 Williams & Williams, REALTORS®

Real Estate

04 06 11

Toni Martin, CRS M: 940/391-6844 Keller Williams Realty

Rahna Raney, CRS, ABR 940/391-0016 Keller Williams Realty

Certified Residential Specialists offer unique expertise due to advanced study and a proven record of experience.

DF

14 Real Estate

04 06 11

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

A kitchen worth cooking in Put everything in its place so there’s space for you to prepare, cook and enjoy meals year-round less expired food.”

To manage the oft-untidy snack cabinet, Lea Schneider, owner of organizerightnow.com has a solution. “Use an easy-toreach large basket placed at eye-level to hold opened packages of things, such as cookies, crackers, chips and granola bars,” she says. Then, use a labeled area of a top shelf to hold the new, unopened replacement boxes. “Not only does this system encourage family members to eat the already opened packages first, but makes it much easier for you to judge when you need to stock up,” she adds.

Remember not all dry goods belong in the pantry, says Dean Zanella, executive chef at Rhapsody restaurant in Chicago. “Some things make more sense if they’re closer to where you’ll be cooking,” he says. “I keep my spices in a cabinet by the stove rather than the pantry, so I can easily reach them when needed.”

Zanella says this also opens up room in the pantry for bulkier items or appliances you don’t always use. “Since I keep some dry goods throughout cabinets in my kitchen, the bottom shelf of my pantry is free for things like my blender.”

Courtesy photos/CTW FEATURES

The key to an organized kitchen is keeping only the items you use regularly - and purging those you don’t.

By Cathy Cassata CTW Features

Deciding what to cook for meals is challenging enough without having to fight through an unorganized kitchen. Make this dreaded daily decision a bit easier by whipping the kitchen into

cooking and dining shape with helpful tips from chefs, a kitchen designer and a professional organizer.

Pantry perfect If your dream walk-in pantry is a nightmare of a mess, divide it into zones. “Put

items you don’t use often up high, items that are heavy down low and items you regularly use at eye-level,” says Marlene Buckner, designer and owner of The Urban Realm in Portland, Ore. Make rotating items a habit, says Devin Alexander, host of

Healthy “Decadence” on FitTV and author of “The Biggest Loser Cookbook” series.

“Instead of putting a new can of soup in front of an older can, put it behind,” she says. “It takes a little longer, but it’s worth it because you’ll eat fresher food and throw away

Stuffed with stuff Before you begin a mad hunt for the best spot for dishes, glasses, utensils and gadgets, Schneider says take everything out and purge. “Only keep one of each item unless you are sure that you use two at the same time. For instance, keep two ladles if you tend to make two different pots of soup at once,” she says.

Alexander agrees and says multiple sets of certain things can actually make your life in the kitchen easier. “For things like measuring cups and

maker,” she says. Zanella follows this method regularly. “I keep utensils that I’m going to use for certain types of cooking with each other. I have a drawer where my measuring cups and spoons are that I use for baking close to my pans for baking, and my silverware drawer is near my dinner table. while my utensils drawer is closer to my stove.”

Fridge frenzy Stretch your grocery budget and keep your family healthy by organizing your refrigerator weekly, Schneider says.

“Before making a week’s menu and grocery list, clean out the expired foods, wipe up messes, make a note of leftovers that need to be eaten and incorporate those items into your next week’s meal plan,” she says. To keep track of leftovers and opened items, Alexander says to mark cooked dishes and opened items by labeling them with the date they were cooked or opened. Then place

Keep oft-used items like utensils and spices near your cooking area, above.

To make space in the fridge, cut up fruits and veggies into small pieces and store them in containers. They’re easier to see, so they’ll get used quicker, and you’ll create space for other items.

more than one ice cream maker? Decide what you’ll need more of and what you won’t.”

Once you decide what’s staying in the kitchen, Schneider

suggests applying the “next-to” rule. “If an item has a companion piece, it should be stored next-to that item. Coffee should go next to mugs, which should be near the coffee

© CTW Features

Nice and tidy from the get-go If you’re remodeling a kitchen or starting from scratch, design an organized kitchen with these tips from Marlene Buckner, designer and owner of The Urban Realm in Portland, Ore. Pantry When a walk-in pantry isn’t an option, create the same amount of linear feet of storage by using cabinetry, such as chef’s pantries, bulk food pantries and specialty pantries with after-market inserts. Ideal size for shelves is 6 inches deep.

spoons, if you have dry and wet ingredients, you don’t want to extend your cooking time by washing and drying a measuring spoon in-between steps. But, do you really need

the stuff that will go bad first near the front of the shelf. “If you have children or multiple people in the house cooking, it’s a great way to communicate what needs to be eaten when,” she says.

Zanella says to be honest about what will be used.

“Think about when you’re going to use that condiment again and if you really need it,” he says. “There’s no point keeping something in the fridge for months for a recipe you’ve been meaning to get to, but won’t.” To make space, Zanella recommends cutting up fruits and veggies into small pieces and storing them in containers. “Instead of whole grapefruits taking up my produce bin, I’ll cut them up, store them in containers and put them on a shelf,” he says. “This way I can’t miss them and I can use the produce bin for other things that won’t expire as quickly.”

Corner-wall Susan For ones with an angled door, turntable carousels are available to bring items from the back around to the front within easy reach.

Drawers and dividers Skip base cabinets with shelves and rollouts.

Install drawers instead, since they open with one motion. To avoid losing items in the back of drawers, divide up drawers and keep rarely used utensils in the back.

Trash rollouts Trash and recycle rollouts can be installed under sink bases or base cabinets to help keep outbound items out of the way until they are removed from the kitchen.

Counter space Keep at least 24 inches on one side and 36 inches on the other side of sinks and cooking areas to maximize working space. © CTW Features

15 Real Estate

04 06 11

16

Bringing the Service You Deserve Right to Your Door, Day or Night.

Real Estate

04 06 11

$

50

OFF

ELECTRICAL

Service you deserve

TECL 19542

Your N ext Servic e Call!

Is your home 5 years old or older? Then it’s time for a tune-up!

Call today for a panel tune-up, FREE with every service call.

LIGHTING

SYSTEMS

INDUSTRIAL

LED Lighting Decorative & Accent Lighting Fluorescent Lighting Chandeliers Installation Fixture Change-outs Recessed Can Lighting Track Lighting Hi-Bay Lighting Emergency Lighting Exit Lights

Interior & Exterior Sound Systems

Back-up Generators

Intercom Systems Entertainment Systems Home Theater Systems Phone Lines & Data Cabling CCTV & Cameras

940-382-6255

Conveyer Systems Start/Stop Stations Motor Controls

GENERAL

BUILDING EXTERIOR

Troubleshooting Inspections Ceiling Fans Dedicated Circuits Electrical Panel Upgrades Electrical Sub-Panels Surge Protection Electrical Outlets Switches & Dimmers Pool Pumps Appliance Installation Equipment Installation Back-up Stand-by Power

Security Lighting Photo Cells Time Clocks Motion Sensors Landscape & Tree Lighting Parking Lot Lighting Pole Lighting Signage Power & Lighting

www.TLCELECTRICAL.com

DF

17 Real Estate

04 06 11

© 2011 Calloway’s Nursery 0091-11SP Apr 6 Denton

Earth-Kind® Roses

Double Knock Out® Roses

Enjoy Calloway’s

Gardenfest

www.mytexasgarden.co

February 26, 2011

m

A full day of educational gardening presentations.

Easy Does ItTM Roses

Gateway to past and future...

Gardens, it turns out, are the best investment you can make to add value to your home. And every plant we bring to the garden ties us to our ancestors. They brought the first touches of Eden to Texas.

Isn’t it wonderful that today we may select plants that are hardier, more disease resistant, more tolerant of the crazy weather? Take Roses. Calloway’s offers dozens of varieties that thrive here with minimal care! Earth-Kind® types that have been tested throughout Texas. And survive! The Flower Carpet® Roses and the Knock Out® series that bloom repeatedly through the year! Better stop by and choose your favorites!

Knock Out® Roses

Special this week: Red Knock Out® Roses

Open Daily

Famed for repeat blooms, disease resistance and easy grow, easy care characteristics. A perfect time for 98 planting. 2 gal. Reg 24.99 . . .

19

CALLOWAY’S

Visit today and enjoy the most beautiful Roses in Texas!

9 am - 7 pm

N U R S E R Y®

Join the Garden Club www.calloways.com/ mytexasgardenclub

17 Stores in North Texas. In Denton: 1601 Dallas Drive 940-591-8865

DF

18 Real Estate

04 06 11

Make your NEXT move YOUR BEST MOVE! #1 Century 21 in Texas 21 Offices in North Texas www.century21judgefite.com

6 Hillview Court, Hickory Creek 75065 – LAKEFRONT! Stunning custom home with lake views from every window; heated pool & spa, outdoor kitchen, once-in-a-lifetime home opportunity! - $895,000 – MLS #11551304

1701 Lakeview Blvd., Denton 76208 – Incredible custom home has 4,229 square feet on over 2.5 acres. Breathtaking living room; formals; upstairs game room, 3-car garage. $535,000 – MLS #11550459

2113 Preston Place, Denton 76209 – Completely updated charmer!

Open living spaces, gourmet kitchen, 2 bedrooms, covered wood deck, backyard oasis! $119,900 – MLS #11558010

7315 Somerset, Aubrey 76227 – 4/3.5/3 on over 1.6 acres with gorgeous pool & spa, 2000 SF shop w/ elec, separate guest quarters (bed & bath). $364,990 – MLS #11549743

2016 Hemingway, Denton 76210 – SIX BEDROOMS! If you need room, this is the place! Media room, wood floors, formals, fenced yard. $269,000 – MLS #11563311

2220 Longmeadow, Denton 76209 – Lovely 4/2.5/2 with large fenced backyard and sunroom with hot tub! Formal living & dining, great family room & master, decorator paint. $150,000 – MLS #11557986

1409 Sun Breeze, Little Elm 75068 – Open floor plan, recent flooring throughout, lots of storage, excellent school, great location near Frisco, hospitals, shopping, Lewisville Toll Bridge. $124,999 – MLS #11561172

635 Lakeshore Boulevard, Oak Point 75068 – Lake access treasure w/ room for boat or RV on 1/3+ acre. Covered patio & large yard; classy, pristine interior. $129,900 – MLS #11562584

420 Headlee, Denton 76201 – 4/3/2 has enormous game room (original garage) – plenty of room for home business or multiple generations. Great central location, too! $188,500 – MLS #11560117

205 Gotcher, Lake Dallas 75065 – Super-cute 2/1 in the heart of Lake Dallas; can be home or business or both. Just a block or two from schools, shopping. $92,900 – MLS #11546684

3207 Summerwood Court, Corinth 76210 – 4/3.5/2 has lovely wooded yard; hand-scraped wood floors, gourmet kitchen w/ granite, huge game room. $274,900 – MLS #11545676

2300 Mallory Drive, Corinth 76210 – 4/4.5/2 with more upgrades than you can imagine! Triple-sided fireplace, 800 SF covered deck, yard w/ tree house and much more! - $285,000 – MLS #11560761

Denton–940-320-4355 Sanger–940-458-7007

Search by MLS # for more photos, virtual tours & info on REALTOR.com, CENTURY21.com, or CENTURY21judgefite.com

real estate is

great!

AT

CENTURY21JUDGE FITE COMPANY

WWW.C21JUDGEFITE.COM

DF

19 Real Estate

04 06 11 Serving Denton Over 40 Years 1800 N. Carroll Blvd., Ste. F, Denton, TX 76201 www.jimmybrownrealtor.com

940-566-1515

A GREAT BUY!!!

Lovely 3-2-2 with split bedrooms. Open floorplan with vaulted ceilings, living area with corner fireplace, opening into kitchen with bar and sunny breakfast nook, and great backyard views. Formal dining room could be a study, music or sitting room. Large master bedroom, fenced yard, patio, and storage building. A great buy at $121,500.

5216 Kayanne

63

LAND 1.04 ACRES AVAILABLE

3745 Marsch Branch

Bernie Kay Brown

info@jimmybrownrealtor.com

631 ACME Need acreage? Be sure to consider this 1.04 acre tract, currently zoned Residential. $175,000.

A COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY A 4.55 acre property with frontage on Masch Branch Road, zoned Commercial, with a 2400 square foot building, water well and septic, ready for you and your business. $650,000.

Ernest Briggs

Terry Roberts

Ronnie Roberts DF

20

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Real Estate

04 06 11

Happy Medium With happy-go-lucky hues like honeysuckle pink, it’s never been easier to organize with mood in mind

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features

Get happy – that’s the collective message home- and interior-products makers are telling folks this year.

The world has been a pretty tough place for the past decade, racked by war and recession.

For 2011, expect to see some “happy” colors in everything from dishes to furniture to throw pillows, says Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Color Institute who also writes the morealivewithcolor.com blog. The Pantone Institute, which tracks color trends, declared honeysuckle pink its 2011 Color of the Year because “it’s an instant pick-me-up,” Eiseman shares.

But color is just one way to add a dose of cheer.

Of course, just as each of us defines happy in our own terms, mood boosters are a matter of individual taste.

Still, experts can point to several themes that make a home a happy refuge: Clear and Comforting Sure, a bright throw tossed over a sofa can lift your mood – but only if the view isn’t obscured by piles of unread mail or other anxiety-inducing clutter.

“What do we want to see, and what do we hide?” asks Seattle architect Milan Heger.

Developing an “aesthetic discipline” to get in the habit of clearing away clutter is the primary step towards a happy home, he says. “First we cre-

Courtesy photo/Angela Adams

This ‘Sunset’ rug from Angela Adams adds both a burst of color and texture to a room. ate a good way to store objects,” Heger says. Book shelves, cabinets or even neat piles keep the distractions in their place, he adds.

Color-Coded Organization clears your space, which in turn clears your mind.

Our own reluctance to organize is the only obstacle in the way to clear-headedness.

Combine another mood lifter –

namely color – to spur yourself into action.

Kate S. Brown, a certified professional organizer in Sarasota, Fla., shares that colorful organizing tools and files prompt people who hate to put objects in their place or file get started. “For instance, I’ve seen people who have purchased photo files in a color that coordinates with their room get really excited about using the

files – and then after they’re through they’re even more satisfied,” Brown shares.

Emotion-enhancing hues vary according to the individual and with the space involved, underscores Anitra Mecadon, host of the DIY Network series “Mega Dens.”

“For example, red is a passionate color that stimulates the senses – it’s great for adding life to an active room,”

says Mecadon. On the other hand, Mecadon adds, you can achieve happiness with “some great soothing earth tones, or pale shades of green-blue, which are peaceful and calming.”

Eiseman adds, “Our favorite colors in surroundings always make us feel better. Each color has a different effect, but all bright colors can give us a lift.”

Flower Power Take time to smell the roses.

And put them in a vase. And set them out where you’ll view them often.

Scientific studies, like one recently conducted by Rutgers University, find that flowers prompt immediate positive responses, and are even related to better social behaviors and memory skills. Moreover, the researchers find the boost is likely to last even after the bloom fades a bit. The Rutgers study finds women who received flowers reported more positive moods three days later.

Small Change Just as you may need a break from your routine to rev up your spirits, adding a dose of difference to a couple of rooms every season can rev up the senses.

“Utilize new candles, colors and scents,” suggests Kristin Andress, who runs the Web site imaginebeing.com. “Add different throw pillows to the couch or a lively rug to your foyer. The energy of your rooms will improve with simple changes here and there.” © CTW Features

21

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Real Estate

Float On

04 06 11

Anchor the family room with a ‘floating’ furniture arrangement to create space - or at least the illusion of it

By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features

Challenge: Open floor plans, though still popular, put design skills to the test because there are few walls to place furniture against. On the other hand, small spaces can feel as though the walls are closing in.

Proposed solution: Pull furniture away from the walls and “float” it in the room. In an open floor plan, this provides a cozy seating area. In a small room, it creates the appearance of airiness.

Bigger challenge: Getting

the proposed solution to work.

Airy Arrangements A floating arrangement is difficult to pull off, since anything other than perfect placement can make furnishings look like “ships cast at sea” or as though someone cleaned the walls and forgot to move the furniture back, says New York designer Scott Salvator.

For the average person, and even for pros, a successful outcome “requires a lot of arranging and rearranging,” says designer Dawn Falcone, also of

New York. “You have to set aside time to work with your furniture. Sometimes just pushing something back one inch makes all the difference in the world.”

In certain rooms, a floating arrangement simply won’t work, no matter how many rounds of “musical furniture” you undertake. “It’s really an architecture-driven thing. If the room is big and open in all directions, a floating floor plan works great,” Salvator says, though an island of furniture in the middle of the room

Face the sofa toward the room’s focal point, then angle in other pieces to create a balanced conversation area.

Photos courtesy of Elaine Williamson Designs

‘If the room is big and open in all directions, a floating floor plan works great,’ says designer Scott Salvator. requires at least 3 feet of walking space around the perimeter.

To begin experimenting, remove everything from the room except your largest furnishings, such as your sofa and love seat. Identify the room’s focal point, or create one. In a living room, it’s usually the fireplace or television.

The focal point is your anchor, Falcone says, and guides the placement of your remaining furniture.

Generally, the sofa looks good directly across from the focal point, facing it at a comfortable distance. Other pieces can then be angled toward the focal point or oriented around the sofa to create a balanced arrangement conducive to conversation.

Alternately, you can place the sofa and a love seat to form an L, with the arms close together for cohesion. You probably will need to place furnishings with comparable “visual weight” across from the love seat for balance. An area rug can be used to define and unify your arrangement, Falcone says.

With your primary pieces in place, you need to figure out how to use the rest of the space. “In a huge room, if everything’s in the middle you need to have other groupings of furniture,” Falcone says.

Against one wall, you could

place two chairs with an occasional table between them, for example.

In the best-case scenario, these groupings would accommodate other activities, such as reading, Falcone says.

Off the Walls A floating floor plan leaves you with blank, gallery-like walls. If smaller furniture groupings aren’t possible, fill in the space with framed photos and artwork, or place a console table against the wall and hang a striking piece of artwork above it, Falcone suggests.

For smaller rooms, consider moving furniture off the wall at an angle instead of unmooring it altogether. For example, angle your sofa off the wall slightly and put a table and table lamp behind it in the widest part of the pieshaped space you’ve created.

Or keep the sofa parallel to the wall but bring it out far enough to put a rectangular table behind it.

One problem with floating floor plans is that there’s no place to plug things in, though in some homes it’s possible to retrofit floor outlets. Make no mistake: “You’ll need table lamps and floor lamps no matter how much natural and overhead lighting you have,” Falcone says. © CTW Features

22 Real Estate

04 06 11

S EN D ERA T IT L E Our knowledgeable escrow officers are here to provide you with excellent service!

Naomi Hampton Branch Manager/Escrow Officer

Kristen Kromer Escrow Officer

Aubrey Office 958 Hwy 377 South Ste. 100, Aubrey, TX 76227

Phone 940-440-0201 Fax 940-440-0901 Serving the Surrounding Areas DF

23 Real Estate

The Best Address In Real Estate

DOUBLE OAK 175 Lake Trail Dr.

DENTON

$900,000. 3/2/4, approx. 75 acres. Great kit. w/brick accents around gas cooktop & eating bar.

70 x 80 metal insulated bldg (airplane hangar) w/ apartment w/ 2 baths. Adaptable to many uses!

$510,000. 4/3/4, handicapped accessible custom on 1 acre. Oversized rooms! Island kitchen w/ gas cooking, double ovens, built-in fridge. Master has wall of windows. 2 patios.

$330,000. 5/4/2, cul-de-sac lot! Wood floors, curved staircase, master down w/sitting area.

Heated saltwater pool-spa. A must-see!

Dianne Otwell

Jeannie Seth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214)215-0895

$340,000. 4/3/3, custom 1-story stucco home accented with stone. Scraped hardwoods, crown molding. Island kit w/granite, SS, double ovens.

Windows abound in brkfst nook & family room.

Stone FP. Jeannie Seth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214)215-0895

HICKORY CREEK 222 Barkley Dr.

SANGER

2513 Goodnight Trl.

FORT WORTH 4309 Stonecrest Ct.

DENTON

$253,000. 4/3/2, incredible view! Island kit. w/granite, family room & FP. Private backyard w/open patio & fountain has beautiful view of lake.

Master w/sitting area.

$189,900. 3/2/2, single story on cul-de-sac street. Flexible floor plan with extra living area that could be 4th bedroom. Hard surface countertops, tile and wood floors.

Michelle Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . (972)355-5671

$189,999. 4/2/2, near city w/quiet life in country!

Custom features include granite counters, stone FP, custom cabinetry, arched paneled doors.

Neutral colors. Split bedrooms. Double vanities in both baths.

Kay T. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (940)391-3058

George Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817)296-9816

$175,000. 4/3/2 in Northridge has living room w/vaulted ceiling, brick FP, wet bar, wood floors.

Master has access to backyard. Loaded with upgrades. Sprinkler system. Solar power w/panels.

Mitzy Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(972)355-5641

JUSTIN

FORT WORTH

CORINTH

DENTON

SANGER

10862 Gregory Rd.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . (214)354-0720

1317 Valley Dr.

13216 Ridgepointe Rd.

3501 Belmont St.

2159 Crockett Dr.

CORINTH

3605 Sussex Ct.

Mike Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(972)355-5617

2124 Savannah Trl.

1317 Manten Blvd.

$167,500. 4/2/2 on pie-shaped lot. Great kitchen w/recent tile and easy access to both living areas for entertaining. Tile in all wet areas. Large treed yard backs to open pasture.

$159,900. 4/2.1/2, island kitchen, brkfst area open to family room w/ wall of windows overlooking backyard & deck. Study w/wood floors. Lge mstr & GR.

$139,900. 3/2/0, spacious and versatile floor plan. Garage has been converted, has A/C, insulation, but can easily be converted back. Beautiful pool! Great price!

$137,900. 3/2/2, on large lot. Eat-in kitchen w/lots of cabinets, pantry. 2 closets in master. Freshly painted with great colors.

Kay T. Moore

Keith Ayres...................................(972)355-5621

James Chastain . . . . . . . . . . . .(972)355-5633

Dianne Otwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(940)354-0720

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (940)391-3058

CORINTH

2029 Yellowstone Ln.

DENTON

2908 Newport Ave.

$134,900. 3/2/2, Spanish tile entry, dining and kitchen. Upgraded roof. Comfy home in quiet neighborhood. Many updates! Fully insulated garage with heat & air.

$120,000. 3/2/2, updated floors, blinds, paint, fence, storm door. Work space in garage. Pride of ownership shows in this one!

James Chastain . . . . . . . . . . . . (972)355-5633

Karen Sefcik ................................(972)355-5659

DENTON

04 06 11

1913 Lee

$108,000. 3/2/1, great home for 1st time buyers!

Nice landscaped yard w/low maintenance, trey ceiling in master, large walk in closets, skylights in bathrooms. Extra wide driveway.

Liz Hickman ................................(972)355-5656

Flower Mound Office • 972-539-3000 6000 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028 DF

24 Real Estate

Ken Stockdale,

04 06 11

940-387-8677

REALTOR® “Celebrating 37 years in Denton!”

W NE

N O

T KE R A M W NE

3249 BENT CREEK – 3/2/2 one owner home in great condition, large great room with wbfp, open kitchen, 2 dining areas, split master, covered porch, nice landscaping, well-built back yard workshop w/electricity. MLS# 11569435. $129,900

D CE U D RE

N O

ET K AR M

3904 IMMEL DRIVE, FLOWER MOUND – 2-story 5 BR, 4.5 BA home on 2.1046corner lot in Immel Estates Addition. Great fam. floorplan w/2 stairways, 3 liv areas, sep study, 2 din areas, butler’s pantry, WBFP, updated Mstr bath, new SS dishwasher, cooktop, oven & microwave, 2 new 50-gal water heaters, 3 floored attic spaces, carpet/tile/hardwood flooring, diving pool w/spa, cov patio.

1,056 sf barn-workshop. MLS# 11547203. $695,000.

D E! CEOR U D M E R EN EV

D CE U D RE

35 OAK FORREST CR. – 5/3.5/3 Great family Forrestridge home w/beautiful details, large kitchen, lots of living areas, lovely yard w/pool.

MLS# 11470773. $344,000

1146 OAKHURST. – 4/3/2 in beautiful established neighborhood. 2 dining areas and large kitchen. Lovely garden landscaping. MLS# 11511536. $184,000

ED C DU RE

513 W. WINDSOR – 3/2/2 with formal dining.

Seller will pay for new carpet. MLS# 11526424. $129,900

601 W. WINDSOR – 3/2/2 on nice corner lot in great neighborhood. Highlights include split master, large fireplace in family room, wooden deck in beautiful fenced yard, sprinklered, and rear-entry garage. MLS# 11424104. $129,900

C SI S A CL

3101 MONTECITO DR. – 5/4.5/3 on 1.3 acre in beautiful, original Montecito. Every inch of this wonderful family home has been updated and/or maintained with an eye for perfection. 3 living areas, unequalled storage, many amenities, beautiful pool and landscaping. NEW ROOF in 2010. MLS# 11532185. $490,000

See these homes on REALTOR.COM DF

25 Real Estate

04 06 11

l e d Mo w o N e m Ho !

N E OP Conveniently located on the north side of Denton near Rayzor Ranch!

1612 Morin Drive Denton, Texas 76207 Our energy-efficient homes offer custom cabinets, granite tops, tall ceilings, elegant can lighting, beautiful moss boulders surrounding an upgraded landscaping package and much, much more.

Starting in the $140s.

If you are a first time home buyer or have not owned a home in the last three years, qualifying Texas First Time Homebuyers can buy a home with: •No cash out of pocket!

•Low Payments!

•Low Interest Rate!

•Wyndham Homes can help buy out your lease!

DF

Make your appointment today!

Call 972-317-0600 WyndhamHomesTx.com

26 Real Estate

C O N TR A C T

N E W

N E W

IN

LI S TI N G

LI S TI N G

04 06 11

8356 Banquo Dr. – Dallas Absolutely incredible home that has been updated inside & out. Great location, 1 mile from White Rock Lake, 10 minutes from downtown & Greenville Ave. Light & open floor plan, hardwood floors, tile, new paint inside & out, new hardware & fixtures, newly remodeled master bathroom, new roof, extra storage & built-ins.

Large lot, fully landscaped, sprinkler system.

This house is move-in ready! $159,900

4104 Colina Ave. – Denton Barely lived in 3/2/2 in Forest Meadows Subd.

Light & open floor plan, 2 living, 2 dining, rounded corners, granite countertops, island, tile floors, split bedrooms. Huge master bedroom & bath w/large walk-in closet. Gorgeous drive-up appeal, brick & stone, stone-lined flower beds.

Great location close to schools, parks & shopping. $179,900

904 Barbara St. – Denton Custom new construction home ready for move in. 3/2/2, light & open floor plan, tile in entry, baths, kitchen, breakfast & utility room. Split bedrooms, walk-in closet in master, large living area, open kitchen. Full sod front & back, wood privacy fence, covered back patio. Buy this home or choose a lot in the subdivision to build your dream home.

LI S TI N G

Ron Hebert & Lance Yuzbick

N E W

The Results Team

EW N

E IC PR

“Creating Customers For Life!”

3505 Andalusian Dr. – Denton

7712 Mosspoint Ct. – Denton

3/2/2 Immaculate and move-in-ready! Light & open floor plan. Huge living area with brick corner fireplace, 2 dining areas, large kitchen with tons of cabinets and countertop space, butler’s pantry, 5x9 walk-in pantry. Master bath has separate tub & shower. Large walk-in closet in master bedroom. 2inch blinds, security system, ceiling fans, sprinkler system, patio in backyard. This home is vacant and ready for new owners. $129,900

IN

C O N N S E TR W U C TI O N

C O N TR A C T

4/2.5/2 Immaculate & move-in ready. Updated tile, laminate wood floors, paint, fixtures. Master bedroom down, 3 bedrooms up, large gameroom up with built-in desk-work center. Large kitchen, butler’s pantry, brick corner fireplace in family room.

Master bath has his & her sinks, updated tile shower, walk-in closet. Sprinklers, 10x40 concrete patio, storage shed, large cul-de-sac lot. All this house needs is a new owner. $159,900

Ron Hebert REALTOR®

1013 Barbara St. – Denton Custom new construction home: 3/2/2, light & open floor plan, split bedrooms, tile, large fenced yard with covered back patio, full sod front & back. Buy now and you can make your own personal choices to make this dream home all yours. More lots available to build on. Call now. $121,000

Yuzbick & Lance REALTOR ®

940-898-8815

4617 Indian Paint Way – Denton 3/2/2 immaculate & barely lived in home w/a light & open floorplan. Tile in kitchen, breakfast, utility & both bathrooms. Rounded corners, 2-inch blinds, security, sprinklers, tons of countertops & cabinets, huge utility & pantry are just a few of the highlights. Split bedrooms, master bath has his & her sinks, formal dining can be used as a study/office. Great location close to schools, shopping & parks. $129,900

More pictures and virtual tours at

www.results-team.com

DF

27 Real Estate Marla Carrico RealtorÂŽ

Morelle Miller Broker

marlacarrico@hotmail.com

04 06 11

Josh White Broker

(940) 387-7514

josh@dentonhomeguide.com

(940) 395-0414

(940) 390-9518 www.marlacarrico.com www.dentonhomeguide.com

1 8 1 1 B o l i va r, D e n t o n , T X

Be Home in time for Easter!

3001 Destin Drive ~ Denton Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath, custom built home in a oneof-a-kind neighborhood. Huge den with built-ins and dining room make for a grand experience, large master suite with sitting area, his and hers closets in bathroom with garden tub and separate vanities. Utility room with built-in desk and extra storage space. HVAC recently updated.

Gorgeous tiled patio with arbor, lovely landscaping, back fence was replaced in 2009. $164,500. Call Marla 940395-0414.

9910 Cedarcrest Drive ~ Providence Village Charming Cape Cod style cottage nestled in Providence Village. Quiet street, near Providence Elem, backs to large open area, home has large open concept living, dining and kitchen. Lots of sunlights, polished nickel light fixtures and hardware, 2 closets in master, large walk-in closets in bedrooms, large pantry in kitchen, sprinkler system, security, move-in ready, carpets recently cleaned. Covered front porch with swing and covered back patio. $110,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

916 Dixon ~ Denton

112 McCubin ~ Valley View

3/2/2 Great home located within close proximity to Building for sale. Located on the Square of Valley View and Loop 288. $117,000. Please call Josh White 940-390- close to I-35. Great for anyone wanting to start a restaurant. Appliances also for sale. $199,000. Please call Josh 9518 for more information.

White 940-390-9518 for more information.

1574 Brookstone Drive ~ Little Elm Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in well-established neighborhood. Open concept floorplan with nice updates throughout. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, lots of cabinets, great storage options make this a must see! $124,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

305 Meadow Lane ~ Denton Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath split bedroom concept home.

Custom updates, family room, dining and kitchen are all open. Kitchen has been remodeled and modernized, updated cabinetry, hardware, lighting, faucets, appliances. $114,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

905 Skylark ~ Denton

1451 Trent Road ~ Krum

2600 Church Drive ~ Corinth

Mid-century modern home meets California contemporary. Large home on beautifully treed lot. Home has 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, spacious bedrooms, master bedroom has private sitting area and private balcony.

Kitchen has been updated with tile countertop, tumbled Travertine backsplash, new sink. Wonderful storage throughout this home.You will feel like you are on vacation in your own home. $219,500. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

Custom-built country estate on 4 acres, 4.8 miles from intersection of 380 at I35. Hardwood floors, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-end cabinetry, walk-in pantry, open concept floorplan, split bedrooms, portecochere, media room, exercise room, fourth bedroom has French doors and coud be an office, each bedorom has its own bathroom, horses are permitted, quality throughout, move-in ready. $349,900. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

Executive 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 3 acres surrounded by oak trees with 2 deluxe freestanding 2 bedroom guest homes complete with fireplace and laundry facilities. Property has superior horse facilities with 5 stalls, tackrooms, paddock, AC, full bath, and hay storage.

There are 14 garages, plus an additional homestead barn with electricity, shop, and plenty of room for equipment storage. $625,000. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

LAND AVAILABLE • 0 Hartlee Field Rd, 9 acres, $490,050, off 428 near Denton water park.

DF

28 Real Estate

04 06 11

J.D. Power & Associates Reports: Keller Williams Realty is #1 in Customer Satisfaction!

940-484-9411 Denton Area Market Share Totals

DF