January Homes Guide

A Publication of the Granbury Association of REALTORS JANUARY 2013

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Adorable home, gated golf community, new carpet, paint & fixtures, 2 living areas & more.

Offered at $149,900

Professionally updated, BRAND NEW kitch-en, new flooring & paint thru out, large yard.

Offered at $159,000

35+ acre hilltop property, panoramic views, soaring ceilings, stunning design & more.

Offered at $585,000

Adorable country home on 4+ acres, rustic style, beautiful trees, with space to build!

Offered at $129,000Pecan Plantation Home with tons of trees and

shade. Lots of potential here!

Offered at $114,900

Fantastic waterfront home sitting high above the lake with views for miles.

Offered at $499,000

Great home in Bentwater, comes with boat slip at the marina. 3 Bed 2 Bath.

Offered at $244,900

Beautiful decks overlooking lake, open kitch-en/living area, w/ fishing dock.

Offered at $119,000

Excellent opportunity to build! 2.23 acres, high on a hill, mature oaks, on the water.

Offered at $35,000

Beautiful setting, 3/3/2, high ceilings, open atmosphere, custom cabinets, fenced yard.

Offered at $239,900

300 acre ranch enjoys premier location, roll-ing terrain & lake view, 5200+ sqft + pool.

Offered at $2,195,000

Riverfront home, spacious living, built-ins, tons of windows, mature landscaping & trees.

Offered at $239,000

Luxurious custom home, mainbody lake, very well appointed, open design, pool, large dock.

Offered at $870,000

One of a kind lake home, very private, exten-sive decking & landscaping, spacious & open.

Offered at $425,000

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Exceptional updates! NEW paint, flooring, solar shades, water heater & more + dbl dock.

Offered at $229,000

204-2+ ACRES IN PECAN PLANTATION! Bring your horse or just enjoy the privacy of this equestrian lot. Custom home, just under 3000 sq.ft., 3bd/3ba, study, plus exercise room & 3 full car garage. Large covered patio, well landscaped yard, beautiful trees. Quality through-out! $339,900 MLS# 11796390

252-BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GATED SUBDIVISION. Like new! Open concept living with WBFP, 2 dining areas, split bedrooms, spacious master with wonderful master bath. Large study, arched doorways, granite counters, stainless appliances. Golf cart garage, landscaped lawn, cov-ered porches. $244,900 MLS# 11868991

419-WATERFRONT HOME, WATERS EDGE! Recently updated, wood floors, granite kitchen tops, new paint. Great floorplan, 2 living areas, beautiful master suite, sun room, great view of lake. Boat dock, well landscaped lawn. $299,500 MLS# 11829067

277-PECAN PLANTATION! Custom home, built 2006, 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

829-RANCH STYLE STONE HOME on over 2 acres. Great floor plan. 3bd/3ba, large living area, rock fireplace, fantastic kitchen with granite, 2nd living area or study. Great location, easy access to Fort Worth, nice trees, seasonal creek. 2nd living area could be formal dining. $229,900 MLS# 11749576

410-WATERS EDGE! Lake living at its finest, this spa-cious 3/2½/2 brick home is ready to enjoy. Large open living area, formal dinning, great floor plan, large master suite. Excellent water front-age, oversized dock with lift, great views. $349,900 MLS# 11871851

601-WIDE OPEN WATER FRONT HOME WILL “FLOAT YOUR BOAT” because the party barge stays! Covered boat dock, cement boat ramp 3bd/2ba with screened deck to enjoy the fabulous views! MAKE OFFER! $165,900 MLS# 11867021

250-NEW CONSTRUCTION 4/2/2 ON CUL-DE-SAC. Open concept living, dining & kitchen with cathedral and vaulted ceilings. Island kitchen. Split bedrooms. Granite throughout. Landscaped & sodded lawn. Covered porches. Drive cart to golf. $204,900 MLS# 11868423

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

293-ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME IN FOREST OAKS! 3-2½-2, formal din-ing, study with granite, wood, separate craft/office/cedar room, storage with overhead door! ALL ON AWESOME 1/2 ACRE LOT! $254,900 MLS# 11825030

417-QUALITY CUSTOM HOME ON BEAUTIFUL RIVER LOT! 3/2½/2 split bedroom. Formal dining, gorgeous tile kitchen! Full RV setup. Screened porch over-looking the Brazos! Too lovely to describe!! ONLY $185,000 MLS# 11778934

600-WIDE OPEN WATER-FRONT! 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! $169,900 MLS# 11855839

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Cell: 817-929-3905 RE/MAX Lake Granbury817-579-1504

4810 Hwy. 377 E. Granbury, Texas 76049Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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26 Years Experience Multi Million Dollar Producer

Steve Cook32 Years Experience

Multi Million Dollar Producer

204-2+ ACRES IN PECAN PLANTATION! Bring your horse or just enjoy the privacy of this equestrian lot. Custom home, just under 3000 sq.ft., 3bd/3ba, study, plus exercise room & 3 full car garage. Large covered patio, well landscaped yard, beautiful trees. Quality through-out! $339,900 MLS# 11796390

252-BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GATED SUBDIVISION. Like new! Open concept living with WBFP, 2 dining areas, split bedrooms, spacious master with wonderful master bath. Large study, arched doorways, granite counters, stainless appliances. Golf cart garage, landscaped lawn, cov-ered porches. $244,900 MLS# 11868991

419-WATERFRONT HOME, WATERS EDGE! Recently updated, wood floors, granite kitchen tops, new paint. Great floorplan, 2 living areas, beautiful master suite, sun room, great view of lake. Boat dock, well landscaped lawn. $299,500 MLS# 11829067

277-PECAN PLANTATION! Custom home, built 2006, 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

829-RANCH STYLE STONE HOME on over 2 acres. Great floor plan. 3bd/3ba, large living area, rock fireplace, fantastic kitchen with granite, 2nd living area or study. Great location, easy access to Fort Worth, nice trees, seasonal creek. 2nd living area could be formal dining. $229,900 MLS# 11749576

410-WATERS EDGE! Lake living at its finest, this spa-cious 3/2½/2 brick home is ready to enjoy. Large open living area, formal dinning, great floor plan, large master suite. Excellent water front-age, oversized dock with lift, great views. $349,900 MLS# 11871851

601-WIDE OPEN WATER FRONT HOME WILL “FLOAT YOUR BOAT” because the party barge stays! Covered boat dock, cement boat ramp 3bd/2ba with screened deck to enjoy the fabulous views! MAKE OFFER! $165,900 MLS# 11867021

250-NEW CONSTRUCTION 4/2/2 ON CUL-DE-SAC. Open concept living, dining & kitchen with cathedral and vaulted ceilings. Island kitchen. Split bedrooms. Granite throughout. Landscaped & sodded lawn. Covered porches. Drive cart to golf. $204,900 MLS# 11868423

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

293-ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME IN FOREST OAKS! 3-2½-2, formal din-ing, study with granite, wood, separate craft/office/cedar room, storage with overhead door! ALL ON AWESOME 1/2 ACRE LOT! $254,900 MLS# 11825030

417-QUALITY CUSTOM HOME ON BEAUTIFUL RIVER LOT! 3/2½/2 split bedroom. Formal dining, gorgeous tile kitchen! Full RV setup. Screened porch over-looking the Brazos! Too lovely to describe!! ONLY $185,000 MLS# 11778934

600-WIDE OPEN WATER-FRONT! 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! $169,900 MLS# 11855839

REALTOR® Associate

Cell: 817-219-5774 Broker Associate

Cell: 817-929-3905 RE/MAX Lake Granbury817-579-1504

4810 Hwy. 377 E. Granbury, Texas 76049Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

LINDABLANKENSHIP

26 Years Experience Multi Million Dollar Producer

Steve Cook32 Years Experience

Multi Million Dollar Producer

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Charming Stone & Brick w/beautiful accents. Built ins thru out the home. Cozy fireplace w/gas logs & special ceiling effects add to the charm. Dreamy bedroom that every little girl would love to call hers. Office/study could be 4th bedroom. Lg. master bath & closet. Includes Golf cart space in garage, back yard fenced. Great VALUE in PP. $189,500

Just right and ready to move into... This adorable home includes decorator furniture. Huge bedroom (up), large enough to be two bedrooms. Located in Canyon Creek, HOA includes pool, club house & boat ramp. This is truly an adorable home - You will be glad you took your time to see it. $79,900

Large trees & circle driveway frame this attractive home. High ceilings, brick fireplace w/recirculator & shutters in living room, huge kitchen w/alot of counter space. You will fall in love with this Great family home. Back yard is fenced. A GREAT VALUE in Laguna Vista. 4/2.5/2 A MUST SEE! $175,500

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“Your Granbury Specialist.”

3405 E. Hwy 377, Suite BGranbury, TX 76049

Albert Land,Owner Broker817-279-2676

817-573-7564Visit us on the web - www.albertland.com email: [email protected]

# 130 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK HOME ON SECLUDED CULDESAC; just minutes from downtown Gran-bury’s Historic Square, shopping, schools, and hospital; large bedrooms, custom cabinets; recent upgrades include Low-E tilt-n-sash windows, roof shingles, and A/C-Heat systems; portion of garage enclosed to offer large study/library; large back yard offers secluded wooded country setting. Asking $114,500

# 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 ef-ficient low-E tilt-n-sash windows. Priced @ $119,000 offers welcome.

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# 140 GREAT STARTER HOME / INVESTOR POTENTIAL: 3-2-1 Brick on large lot with fenced yard; offers fresh in-terior paint, just updated ceramic flooring and carpet; great location on Fort Worth side of Granbury; a great value @ $95,000.

# 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/sprin-kler; coastal pasture; nice barn w/pens & hay storage. Asking $269,000

# 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, stain-less 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. $349,900

# 145 BEAUTIFUL HILLTOP 9.9 ACRE WOOD TRACT with this spacious 3 BR, 3 BATH, 2 CCP manufactured home offering a shop building, 34 X 40 livestock barn, and a very secluded setting; open concept split bedroom floor plan with 2 living areas and a large island kitchen; lots of large oak trees provide ample shade and covered front and rear decking to view wildlife and scenery; enjoy the outdoors. ASKING $ 150,000

3405 E. Hwy 377, Suite BGranbury, TX 76049

Albert Land,Owner Broker817-279-2676

817-573-7564Visit us on the web - www.albertland.com email: [email protected]

# 130 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK HOME ON SECLUDED CULDESAC; just minutes from downtown Gran-bury’s Historic Square, shopping, schools, and hospital; large bedrooms, custom cabinets; recent upgrades include Low-E tilt-n-sash windows, roof shingles, and A/C-Heat systems; portion of garage enclosed to offer large study/library; large back yard offers secluded wooded country setting. Asking $114,500

# 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 ef-ficient low-E tilt-n-sash windows. Priced @ $119,000 offers welcome.

BUILDING LOTS AVAILABLE

# 140 GREAT STARTER HOME / INVESTOR POTENTIAL: 3-2-1 Brick on large lot with fenced yard; offers fresh in-terior paint, just updated ceramic flooring and carpet; great location on Fort Worth side of Granbury; a great value @ $95,000.

# 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/sprin-kler; coastal pasture; nice barn w/pens & hay storage. Asking $269,000

# 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, stain-less 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. $349,900

# 145 BEAUTIFUL HILLTOP 9.9 ACRE WOOD TRACT with this spacious 3 BR, 3 BATH, 2 CCP manufactured home offering a shop building, 34 X 40 livestock barn, and a very secluded setting; open concept split bedroom floor plan with 2 living areas and a large island kitchen; lots of large oak trees provide ample shade and covered front and rear decking to view wildlife and scenery; enjoy the outdoors. ASKING $ 150,000

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By: Lisa Kaplan GordonPublished: January 07, 2011 Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Take a look at windows, doors and skylights to stop air leaks, foil water drips, and de-tect the gaps and rot that let the outside in and the inside out. You can perform a quick check with a home air pressure test, or do a detailed inspection. Luckily, these inspec-tions are easy to do. Here’s how to examine the barriers that should stand between you and the elements.

Big picture inspection

A home air pressure test sucks air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills. To inspect windows and other openings:

•Seal the house by locking all doors, windows, skylights, and shutting all vents.

•Close all dampers and vents.

•Turn on all kitchen and bath ex-haust fans.

•Pass a burning incense stick along all openings--windows, doors, fireplaces, outlets--to pinpoint air rushing in from the outside.

Windows and the outside world

Air and water can seep into closed widows from gaps and rot in frames, deteriorating caulking, cracked glass, and closures that don’t fully close.

To stop air leaks, pinpoint window problems.

•Give a little shake. If they rattle, frames are not secure, so heat and air conditioning can leak out and rain can seep in. Some caulk and a few nails into surround-ing framing will fix this.

•Look deep. If you can see the outside from around--not through--the window, you’ve got gaps. Stop air leaks by caulking and weather stripping around frames.

•Inspect window panes for cracks.

•Check locks. Make sure double-hung windows slide smoothly up and down. If not, run a knife around the frame and sash to loosen any dried paint. Tighten cranks on casement windows and check that top locks fully grab latches.

Door doubts

•Check doors for cracks that weaken their ability to stop air leaks and water seeps.

•Inspect weather stripping for peels and gaps.

•Make sure hinges are tight and doors fit securely in their thresholds.

Inspect skylights

Brown stains on walls under a skylight are telltale signs that water is invading and air is

How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks

Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show

you how.

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Jerry WilliamsonLicensed Texas Broker 817-706-6582

155 – REDUCED -BUY THE BUSINESS AND THE LAND – This historical Loco Coyote Grill is located in the hill country of Texas just a few miles from Glen Rose. Rustic building sits on 16 beautiful acres of pasture and hardwoods, and includes equipment. $500,000 MLS# 11827638

102 – PEARL STREET LOCATION – Not far from the historic Granbury Square. Large lot (.4+ acres). Undeveloped. Near High School. City utilities nearby. Potential to be rezoned for small business. $62,500MLS# 11459053

150 – UPSTAIRS BONUS/MEDIA ROOM – Large open lot, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1800+ sf, brick fireplace, covered patio with hot tub, on the west edge of Granbury. $176,640 MLS# 11808876

167 – NEW CONSTRUCTION IN HARBOR LAKES – Gorgeous Golf Course home. 4-bedrooms, study, 3-bath, 2-car + golf cart garage. Almost 2,700 sf. Designer colors, hardwood floors, granite counters. Balcony overlooks golf course and main body water. Energy efficient energy package includes spray foam insulation & climate controlled attic. $345,000MLS#11871701

164 – REDUCED!! GOLF COURSE HOME IN DECORVOVA BEND ESTATES – Recent updates include HVAC, water heater, hand-scraped wood floors, tile surrounds, granite. Large back patio/pergola with outdoor fireplace. $215,000 MLS# 11852733

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escaping. Cut a small hole in the stained drywall to check for wetness, which would indicate rot, or gaps in the skylight.

To investigate skylight leaks, carefully climb on the roof and look for the following:

•Open seams between flashing or shin-gles.

•Shingle debris that allows water to collect on roofs.

•Failed and/or cracked cement patches put down the last time the skylight leaked.

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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Laurel W Pirkle, Agent301 S. MorganGranbury, TX 76048Bus. 817-573-5504 Fax. [email protected]

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248-PERFECT-SIZED RETIREMENT HOME ON GOLF COURSE with $25K workshop. On quiet cul-de-sac, this home features open floor plan with island kitchen. Split bedrooms Wide handicap doorways, plantations, fenced yard, golf cart garage. $249,000 MLS# 11794118

272-WOW! You’ll think you’re in a new home. New paint & carpet, c-tile floors. Granite c-tops & mosaic backsplash in kitchen. New appliances. Refinished cabinets & doors, new lighting fixtures & c-fans. New wood deck. $219,900 MLS# 11787190

262-INVITING STREET APPEAL WITH FRONT PORCH & DORMER ROOF. Open floor plan. Kitchen has wood floors & granite. Fireplace, high ceilings & molding. 30X10 sun room. Yard has 25X25 slab for workshop. Golf cart garage. $170,000 MLS#11848099

239-SPECTACULAR HILLTOP VIEW of countryside and Lake Granbury from covered front porch & inside. Elegant Southwest decor. Granite, heavy crown molding, wired for surround sound. Private setting. Comparable age of 5 years. $260,000 MLS# 11870531

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www.roddavis.remaxtexas.com4810 E. Hwy. 377

Granbury, Texas 76049

817-579-1504

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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 pay 1/2 of HOA initiation fee. Seller will consider owner financing with acceptable offer. $129,900 MLS# 11653672

285-EASY TO LOVE! Light & bright. Granite countertops, plantations, open floor plan with 2 living areas, and covered wood deck with stone patio looking out on #4 fairway in gated, guarded, DCBE. $ 175,000 MLS# 11854894

282-MULTI-LEVEL RIVERFRONT HOME in Pecan with 2-level deck overlooking river. 4 bd, 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. $289,000 MLS# 11778729

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221-LARGE FAMILY HOME - 3/2/2, split bedrooms, study, formal and breakfast dining rooms, WBFP & separate sunroom. Kitchen has plenty of cabinets. Huge laundry room. Large fenced backyard with sprinkler system & covered patio. $121,500 MLS# 11869506

249-ON 17TH FAIRWAY. FAN-TASTIC VIEWS! 5BR/3BA, 3 car garage w/work bench &1/2 bath. Open concept, split bedrooms, lots of stor-age space. Deeded boat slip. $355,000 MLS# 11865149

269-FIXER UPPER. Lots of space. 3BR, 2 bath, kitchen, 2 living areas & study. Garage conversion to living room & 2nd office area. Large fenced yard with storage building. $75,000 MLS# 11835174

406-WATERFRONT HOME with spectacular views of water and trees. 3BR/3 BATH, open living, dining and kitchen. Glassed sunroom with mini kitchen. Inground heated, pool and spa. $297,000 MLS# 11779825

Laurel W Pirkle, Agent301 S. MorganGranbury, TX 76048Bus. 817-573-5504 Fax. [email protected]

24 Hour Good Neighbor Service ®

The Granbury Association of REALTORS recommends you do business with our GREAT

affiliates.

moregreat rates, low feesfriendly, responsive servicequick approvals

Melissa SchaeferNMLS #441943 817-579-4902www.communitymortgage-tx.com

248-PERFECT-SIZED RETIREMENT HOME ON GOLF COURSE with $25K workshop. On quiet cul-de-sac, this home features open floor plan with island kitchen. Split bedrooms Wide handicap doorways, plantations, fenced yard, golf cart garage. $249,000 MLS# 11794118

272-WOW! You’ll think you’re in a new home. New paint & carpet, c-tile floors. Granite c-tops & mosaic backsplash in kitchen. New appliances. Refinished cabinets & doors, new lighting fixtures & c-fans. New wood deck. $219,900 MLS# 11787190

262-INVITING STREET APPEAL WITH FRONT PORCH & DORMER ROOF. Open floor plan. Kitchen has wood floors & granite. Fireplace, high ceilings & molding. 30X10 sun room. Yard has 25X25 slab for workshop. Golf cart garage. $170,000 MLS#11848099


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Rod Davis, ABRREALTOR Associate

www.roddavis.remaxtexas.com4810 E. Hwy. 377

Granbury, Texas 76049

817-579-1504

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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 pay 1/2 of HOA initiation fee. Seller will consider owner financing with acceptable offer. $129,900 MLS# 11653672

285-EASY TO LOVE! Light & bright. Granite countertops, plantations, open floor plan with 2 living areas, and covered wood deck with stone patio looking out on #4 fairway in gated, guarded, DCBE. $ 175,000 MLS# 11854894

282-MULTI-LEVEL RIVERFRONT HOME in Pecan with 2-level deck overlooking river. 4 bd, 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. $289,000 MLS# 11778729

By: Douglas Trattner

Published: November 8, 2012

Where the trouble lies

“Some pipes are more prone to freezing than others because of their location in the home,” explains Paul Abrams, spokesman for Roto-Rooter.

Pipes most at risk for freezing include:

Exposed pipes in unheated areas of the home.

Pipes located in exterior walls.

Any plumbing on the exterior of the home.

Preventative measures for outside

A frozen garden hose can cause more damage than a busted hose; it can actually burst an interior pipe. When the water in the hose freezes, it expands, increasing pres-sure throughout the whole plumbing system. As part of your regular seasonal maintenance, garden hoses should be disconnected, drained, and stored before the first hard freeze.

If you don’t have frost-proof spigots, close the interior shut-off valve lead-ing to that faucet, open and drain the spigot, and install a faucet insulator. They cost only a couple bucks and are worth every penny. Don’t forget, outdoor kitchens need winterizing, too, to prevent damage.

Exposed interior plumb-ing

Exposed pipes in the basement are rarely in danger of freezing because they are in a heated portion of the home. But plumbing pipes in an unheated area, such as an attic, crawl space, and garage, are at risk of freezing.

Often, inexpensive foam pipe insulation is enough for moderately cold climates. For se-vere climes, opt for wrapping problem pipes with thermostatically controlled heat tape (from $50 to $200, depending on length), which will turn on at certain minimum temps.

Under-insulated walls

If pipes traveling in exterior walls have frozen in the past (tell-tale signs include water damage, mold, and moisture build-up), it’s probably because of inadequate or improp-erly installed insulation. It might well be worth the couple hundred dollars it costs to open up the wall and beef up the insulation.

“When nothing else works, say for a northern wall in a really cold climate, the last resort is to reroute a pipe,” notes Abrams. Depending on how far the pipe needs to be moved — and how much damage is caused in the pro-cess — this preventative measure costs anywhere from $700 on up. Of course, putting the room back together is extra.

Heading south for the winter?

For folks leaving their houses for an extended period of time in winter, additional preventative measures must be taken to adequately protect the home from frozen pipes.

Make sure the furnace is set no lower than 55 degrees.

Shut off the main water supply and drain the system by opening all faucets and flushing the toilets.

In extreme situations (vacation home in a bitterly cold climate), Abrams recommends having a plumber come to inspect the sys-tem, drain the hot water heater, and perhaps replace the water in traps and drains with nontoxic antifreeze.

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820-MOVE TO THE COUNTRY! 20.9 acres, 4000+ sq.ft. home, 5 bedroom, 3½ baths, 3 living areas, & study. Hardwood floors, fantastic kitchen with island, granite. In ground pool, 30x50 4 stall horse barn/shop, pond, nice oak trees. $594,500 MLS# 11729047

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801-WOW! SO MUCH TO OFFER! Great home on 2+ acres with heated diving pool, basketball court, pasture plus fenced yard, 30x40 insulated building. Austin stone 4bd, 2.5 bath, 2000+ sq.ft. $259,900 MLS# 11854330

4008-UNIQUE WATERFRONT LOT. 108 ft. on the lake in DeCordova Bend Estates. One of a kind - zoned either single or multi-family. Proposed design for tri-plex available. Owner will carry bridge loan for 2 years with 20% down. $99,000 MLS# 11725139

259-BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED! Open concept living/dining/kitchen with beautiful views. Hardwood floors, 2nd living area, study. Wonderful lake view! Covered patio, courtyard, deck, gazebo, waterfall! Close to club, golf, back gate! $129,000 MLS# 11860810

219-BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME ON 16TH FAIRWAY. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a sun room. Open floor plan, second living area, formal dining. Completely updated home. Fireplace in the family room. Sprinkler system. Great views. $214,000 MLS# 11815918

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. $169,900 MLS# 11854524

404-SPECTACULAR MAINBODY WATERFRONT IN UPSCALE COMMUNITY! 3-2½-4 Open concept, study, 2 living areas, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, island. Ceiling to floor windows! Huge level lot, RV/boat parking, boat dock. UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL!! $597,500 MLS# 11810798

281-PECAN PLANTATION! Plenty of room for your family. 3 spacious bedrooms, study, 2nd living area, great floor plan, divided bedrooms. Large covered patio for outdoor entertaining, well landscaped fenced yard, sprinkler system. Large kitchen with granite, formal dining, beautifully decorated. $219,900 MLS# 11748753

217-YOU’LL LOVE THE LOCATION … Just blocks from Historic Granbury Square, the Beach, Park and other Shopping. Brick home with nice floor plan has 3 BR, 1½ BA, 2 Car CP and storage buildings. $59,900 MLS# 11829563



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SallyMoore

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MarthaDugan

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606-FURNISHED LAKE HOUSE WITH MASTER SUITE. Covered boat dock with lift. Ample storage off the breeze way. Cute curb appeal on Ft. Worth side. $129,900 MLS# 11866409

812-ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME ON 60 ACRES. Beautiful views. Geo-thermal A/C, heat & water heater. 60X40 barn/workshop/garage with full bath & concrete floor wired for 220 capacity. Fenced & cross fenced. Handicap accessible. Owner will finance $200,000. $399,900 MLS# 11842803

206-TOWERING TREES AND A GREAT LOCATION go with this Nice 4bd/1½ba 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 $64,500. MLS# 11822551

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. $295,000 MLS# 11777074

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

607-WATERFRONT! Great location just off the main lake, excellent water frontage, huge dock with sundeck & jet ski storage. Spacious 3/2 manufactured home, 2 living areas, immaculate condition, most furniture included. East side of lake. $127,500 MLS# 11860411

228-100% FINANCING AVAILABLE on this home. Check out the virtual tour! This is a fantastic buy on this darling 3bd/2ba on large lot with big fenced backyard. Hurry! Waterfront community has it’s own boat launch, pool etc. $92,999 MLS# 11688853

803-WONDERFUL COUNTRY HOME ON OVER 2½ ACRES IN A PARKLIKE SETTING. Large workshop on a slab, pond. Covered porches, front and back. Flowing floorplan with split bedroom arrangement, ceiling treatments, large living area with WBFP. $225,000 MLS# 11869446

271-GREAT PROPERTY ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC near the golf course and club house. 3/2/2 plus golf cart area in garage. Chef’s delight kitchen, formal dining. Tall ceilings, arched doorways, large arched windows. Covered patio, fenced yard. $144,900 MLS# 11871171

209-NICE 3 bedroom, 2 bath stone house. Vaulted ceilings. Large fenced backyard. Great location. $91,000 MLS# 11846318

223-CUTE 2 BEDRROM, 1½ BATH WITH STUNNING VIEWS! Many updates. 2 levels with basement for storage. Breakfast bar. Decks, fenced, carport. LAKE VIEW! Lake access too! $62,900 MLS# 11869934


212-WELL MAINTAINED HOME ON THE CREEK IN COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, granite counters, great floorplan. Park-like backyard. Just steps from the Marina. Enjoy the clubhouse, pool and free golf! $158,900 MLS# 11843741

832-TOLAR, 5 ACRES! Perfect for large family. Four bedrooms, 3 & half baths, 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. $394,900 MLS# 11841521

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. $89,900 MLS# 11837202


Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress Reduction

By: Jan Soults Walker

Published: December 29, 2010

Rack attack: Store pots, everyday dishes, spices, and wine on racks that are freestanding, wall-hung, and ceiling-hung--and voila! Everything is in its own location, visible, and easily accessible!

Position the racks where they make sense: A pot rack above the cooktop; a dish rack close to the dishwasher for quick un-loading; spices near the range or meal prep area; a wine rack near the wine glasses and dining table.

You’ll find racks in metal, wood, and other materials, starting as low as $10 to $15.

Shelf expression: You can size an open shelf to fit any-where you need it and paint or stain it to match your décor. Use shelves for storing such kitchen necessities as cook-books, attractive dishware, oils and vinegars, and spices.

Home improvement centers have storage sections where you can hunt, but don’t overlook the office supply and bath-room sections for even more low-cost shelves.

You’ll find cool shelves starting as low as $8.

Great divide: Organize the contents of kitchen drawers and cabinets with wire or wood inserts. Drawer dividers keep utensils sorted and orderly. Vertical dividers inside cabinets create a spot for storing trays and cookie sheets. You’ll also find special inserts for storing knives and spices neatly inside drawers.

Available in wire, wood, or plastic, dividers start at about $3.

Elevated thinking: Wire stacking shelves have legs to el-evate the storage surface. Set a stacking shelf on a coun-tertop, existing shelf, or inside a cabinet to increase kitchen storage space. Use a stacking shelf for canned goods, dishware, spices, and more.

Prices start at about $6.

Hang ups: Install pegs or hooks along a backsplash, inside cabinets, or anywhere on a kitchen wall to create a place for cups, hot pads, cooking utensils, keys, and recipe clips. Hooks are available that fit over doors or come equipped with magnets that adhere to any metal surface.

Pegs and hooks start as low as $1.

Basket case: Baskets come in a variety of materials to complement your décor, from natural woven grasses to canvas to colorful plastic bins. Set baskets on open shelves, inside cupboards, and on the kitchen counter to round up small items, such as napkin rings and bamboo skewers.

Baskets are great for storing dish towels, cloth napkins, and coupons. Prices start as low as $1.

Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSO-CIATION OF REALTORS®Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

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#135 Pecan Plantation 5/4/2 Spacious home on corner lot. Plenty of room for your family. Has large fenced backyard with in-ground pool! $230,000 - Reduced

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#220 Port Ridglea 4/2/2 Great waterfront home at nearly $20k under appraised value! Eat in Kitchen with a great View of the Lake. $198,000

#215 Waters Edge 4/3.5/2 Amazing lake house with room for all! Wood floors, granite counters and a game room. $389,900 – Reduced

#214 Holiday Estates 2/2.5/2 Custom Builder’s home on Deep Main Body Walk-Out Water! $349,900

#219 Bluffs 3/3/3 home on the lake. Home provides spectac-ular views and has a tram to the double-decker boat dock. $749,900

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#687 Arrowhead Shores 2/2/0 Singlewide on deep water. Close to the main body and boat ramp. Clean, well kept home ready for you to move in. $65,000

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#107 Hills Of Granbury 3/2.5/2 Beautiful home on one acre lot. Open concept with large living area with fireplace. $178,000

#114 Meander Estates 4/2/3 Beautiful 4 bedroom home on half acre lot with large trees. Open floor plan and a large great room. $174,900

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#135 Pecan Plantation 5/4/2 Spacious home on corner lot. Plenty of room for your family. Has large fenced backyard with in-ground pool! $230,000 - Reduced

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By: Jan Soults Walker

Published: October 1, 2010

Unless you do your laundry in the buff, it’s one chore that’s never really done. Follow these laundry room stor-age ideas, however, and you can breeze through your dirty duds in no time.

1. Make space for your washer and dryer.

Put your laundry room or area near bedrooms where you gener-ate the most laundry so you can minimize steps and clothes clutter. To carve out space for a laundry station inside a bathroom or hall closet, you’ll need:

Electric outlets. Electric dryers require a 220-volt dedicated out-let. Cost: $300 to $1,000, profes-sionally installed.

Plumbing. The washer needs hot and cold water connections as well as a drain or a hose fed into a standpipe. All dryers require a vent to the out-side to exhaust heat from the drum. Gas dryers require a gas line. Cost: $300 to $550.

Space requirements. For a stackable washer and dryer, provide a minimum space of 40 inches deep and 32 inches wide. A side-by-side washer and dryer need space measuring at least 40 inches deep and 56 inches wide.

2. Add cabinets for better laundry room storage.

De-clutter by keeping laundry room necessities out of sight.

Drawer units. Front load washers and dryers are easy on your back when elevated with base pedestals, which offer drawer storage. Pedestals usually are made by individual manufacturers to fit their brand. Cost: $110 to $265.

Stock cabinetry. Home centers offer stock kitchen cabinetry that you can install above and/or beside the washer and dryer. For a laundry near the kitchen, select cabinetry that complements existing units. Cost: $130 to $350 per cabinet.

Freestanding laundry room storage. To keep clutter out of sight behind doors, position a freestanding cabinet between or beside the washer and dryer. Some armoires feature hanging space inside.

Extras. Equip a stock or freestanding cabinet with a fold-down ironing board and a holder for the iron and related supplies.

3. Provide laundry room storage bins, baskets, and more.

Bins. Canvas or solid metal bins keep small items corralled and out of sight inside a cabi-net or on open shelves. Wire baskets make it easy to inventory supplies while keeping similar items together.

Lined baskets. A canvas lining provides visual appeal and prevents wicker from snagging folded linens or other items you store inside.

Pull-outs. Rather than bending and rooting around in the back of a base cabinet, equip it with a pullout ham-per, wastebasket, or shelves.

Sorters and hampers. You’ll find a variety of bins for storing and sorting soiled laundry, including canvas ver-sions with an overhead rod for hanging clothes.

4. Include easy-access surfaces.

Open shelves. Melamine or wire shelves above or beside the washer and dryer provide a good spot for quickly accessing often-used supplies.

Countertops. A countertop on base cabinets or in-stalled above a front-load washer and dryer (that aren’t elevated on pedestals) provide a place for folding clothes.

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5. Create space for hanging clothes.

Include a spot to hang clothing fresh from the dryer or to drip dry. For example, stretch a pole between tall cabi-nets flanking the washer and dryer. For compact laundry room storage spaces, look for collapsible hanging units or

retractable clotheslines.

Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL AS-SOCIATION OF REALTORS®Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

First, understand the threats

Blizzards. Storms with heavy winds and large amounts of snow accumulation can cause roof or other structural damage and leave you isolated.

Ice storms and ice dams. Ice storms coat structures, trees, power lines, cars, roads—and virtually everything else—with ice. As the ice melts, large chunks can fall and cause injury to anyone below. When ice melts dur-ing the day and then re-freezes at night, ice dams, which block water from flowing in the gutter, may form. This condition can force water back under the roof line and cause leaks.

Sleet or freezing rain. Combinations of snow and freez-ing rain may cause slippery conditions and coat roads, sidewalks, and driveways with ice when temperatures drop.

Protect yourself

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recom-mends that home owners have shovels on hand, as well as melting agents, such as rock salt. Some of the new, more environmentally friendly deicers include calcium magnesium acetate and sand to improve traction. Be sure to stock up early in the season, as these agents tend to be in short supply during periods before a well-publicized storm.

FEMA also advises you have enough fuel to maintain heat in your home, as well as a backup heating source: firewood if the home has a working fireplace, or a gen-erator to power heaters in case of power failure. How-ever, use caution as these can represent fire hazards when not used correctly. Be sure to follow directions explicitly and keep a fire extinguisher. Some generators and fireplaces also require proper ventilation, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, so follow

directions carefully and keep them away from curtains or other flam-mable items.

Stock up on extra blan-kets, warm clothing, and enough food and water to sustain your family in case of a few days of isolation. And a transistor radio with fresh batteries can help keep you updated on news and information in case of a power outage.

Protect your home

Before winter, there are some precautions you can take to protect your home from the ravages of cold weather storms:

Winterize your home. Check shutters, siding, and other exterior materials to ensure they’re secure, says retired contractor and home improvement expert and writer John Wilder of Jacksonville, Fla. High winds, ice, and moisture from winter storms can easily strip off such outside elements if they’re loose.

Be sure that gutters are clear of debris and that walk-ways are even and don’t represent tripping hazards that can be exacerbated with snow or ice. Caulk drafty windows and apply weather stripping to doors—both inexpensive strategies that can keep heat in your home. Air sealing can help you save about $350 in energy costs or one-third of your average annual heating and cool-ing costs. The average annual home energy bill is about $2,200, according to Energy Star, of which about $1,000 represents heating and cooling. An assortment of air sealing materials and tools, including silicone foam, caulk, aluminum flashing for flues, and additional insu-lation, will run roughly $100-$350.Continued on page 25

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Watch your roof. Consider roof heating cables to pre-vent ice dams on roofs and in gutters, Wilder recom-mends. They emit a low level of electric-powered heat and prevent ice from blocking gutters and downspouts. These cables can also help melt snow as it falls and help prevent it from accumulating on your roof, where its weight may cause damage.

The cable costs approximately $50-$100 for a 65 to 100 ft. package and can be purchased online or at home improvement retailers. Well-ventilated attics, which release warm air and melt ice, can reduce the risk of ice dams as well, according to the Institute.

Winterize pipes. Be sure your pipes, especially those exposed or in unheated areas like crawl spaces, are wrapped in insulation to prevent freezing and bursting. Also, learn where your water shut-off valves are so you can turn off the water supply in case of a leak. Six feet of insulation can cost anywhere from $7 to $17; it’s available at most home improvement stores.

Trim tree branches. Branches that overhang roofs or areas where you park your car—or which are simply overgrown—represent a risk to structures, vehicles, and people. Keep trees trimmed and remove those that are weak or sickly to prevent them from falling on or near your home. Tree trimming and removal pricing varies greatly, and you may have additional restrictions if you live in an historic community or if the trees are close to power lines.

Check with your municipality about any regulations and contact your local Chamber of Commerce, mu-nicipal offices, or contractor rating sites like Mer-chantCircle.com or AngiesList.com to get the names of reputable pros. Tree trimming and removal can be dangerous, so don’t attempt it on your own unless you’re experienced.

By keeping your home in good repair and stocking up on the supplies you’ll need before the rush for rock salt and shovels begins, you’ll be as ready as possible to tough out the storm.

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