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DETAILS FOR 2711 SIBLEY DRIVE, ARLINGTON TX 76015 Very nice one story home in a popular Lucas Park Subdivision. Split bedrooms. Huge master bedroom with separate vanities. 2 Separate walk in Closets. Large family room with a cozy wood burning fireplace for those chilly nights. Relax on your private covered patio after a hard day at work. Nice shaded backyard with plenty of room to play. The windows are updated and the HVAC is roughly five years old. Newish hot water heater. This home has a lot of natural light. Close to schools, shopping. Great home in a great area! 
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It's a seller's market. Maybe new construction is a steady look ahead for you. The numbers and custom set up may make all the sense in the world. Reach out, we'll look for you!  5/4/2021 0 Comments Spring around OHT February saw big changes for the O’Reilly Home Team.
We moved over to Keller Williams D-FW Preferred in the Coppell office. After 16 years with REMAX it was time for a change. I loved my time at REMAX, and I have vast respect for Mark Wolfe—the owner and Broker of the franchise and the agents there—, but it was time. It was time to stretch, time to get out of my comfort zone, time to grow. I’ve always known that Keller Williams is a leader in our industry for training. This is attractive for new agents because they can quickly get up to speed on basics, have vast support, and get selling quickly. I get to assist with this training and support, and this work interests me! Throughout my 16 years with REMAX, I worked hard to keep in the know around this ever-changing world of real estate. And I owe that to all of you. Moving to KW will expose me to more training (some that I’ll be teaching) and help me stay on top of my game. I love what I do. I love working with you, your friends and your family to navigate through the ever-changing world of real estate. I will continue to be your guide! And I’ll also be helping the real estate agents in the KW office stay legal and ethical, teaching some classes and continuing to learn and grow. We Journey On!, 11/6/2020 1 Comment Great Rentals in Irving, TX
Here are links for a closer look at each!
1319 Lakeridge Lane, Irving 75063 516 Highland Park Drive, Irving, 75061  Fort Worth: “ARTober,” Stockyards Rodeo, Trinity Trails Geocaching,
https://www.fortworth.com/events/this-month/ Ft Worth Botanical gardens: https://www.fwbg.org/welcome Pumpkin Village at Dallas Arboretum - “The Art of the Pumpkin”: https://www.dallasarboretum.org Dallas Zoo Yesterland Farm: https://www.yesterlandfarm.com Movies in Klyde Warren Park: October 24: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, November 14: The Lego Movie, November 21: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, December 19: Elf And Shakespeare Dallas is also doing “Movies in the Park!” : https://www.shakespearedallas.org 10/3/2020 0 Comments Warm up with Enchiladas!In our October newsletter (we send them quarterly now, sign up here) we published a recipe that hearkens to our El Paso family traditions!   Call us and we'll chat and start the process with you. Many percentages under 3% these days. And, we know skilled, honest people in all aspects of this work, and they are ready to work for you. Let's see!
Our Area is Moving, even within the Pandemic.
"Home sales in North Texas exploded in July, rising 25% from a year ago to the largest ever single-month sales total. It was the second month in a row that area home purchases bounced back from the declines in April and May at the start of the COVID-19 panemic. July’s sales spike follows a 16% annual increase in June." Even amongst job losses and stress in the pandemic, the low mortgage rates are keeping home movement active, it seems. July was expected to be fine, but the HUGE GAME was beyond expectations. Buyers and Sellers that were delayed from the spring selling season may be deciding to get more and more active right now. "The continued jump in office prices is caused by an increasing shortage of houses on the market. North Texas median home prices were up 9% - the largest such annual increase in more than a year. Only about 16,000 single-family homes were listed with real estate agents in the more than two dozen North Texas counties included in the July data – 40% less than a year earlier. There is less than a 2-month supply of homes on the market. The drop in home listings has caused bidding wars for houses and a sever shortage of properties under $300,000." -From the Dallas Morning News, August 10th. Let me help you get active! pat@oreillyhometeam.net Good, simple ideas for preparing your “stuff” to move. Does it always have to be the biggest headache? Maybe preparing to move can be a shared task, and one you know is going to bless you on the other end of the all the work! Here’s ideas from this article: Use Marie Kondo principles, take an extra minute to pack carefully and label well too! (like top and sides) :) Check it out. Choose the right date Do your research Declutter before packing Don’t make any one box too heavy Pack fragile items carefully Clearly label boxes Keep some items separate  8/11/2020 0 Comments Summer Texas Housing InsightThe Texas A & M Real Estate Center does great research work on numbers in our state. And our state real estate numbers are usually a reflection of what's "norm" for our D-FW area. When there's a difference there, we can spot it and point out the ways we are unique from Houston, El Paso, Austin markets. So reach out with questions. Here's how this latest insight begins, and it's healthy numbers even in all our downturn times, really. |
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Fewer DFW homes on the market
There are fewer home listings right now, which makes sense with anxieties about the COVID 19 virus and the pace of life.
But here's what the Morning News is saying about homeowners even before :
"Dallas area homeowners staying in their properties"
The average Dallas-area homeowner has been in his or her house almost eight years, according to a new report by LendingTree.com. The mortgage company looked at homeownership tenures in major markets around the country. “Our study found that there’s an inverse relationship between home price and the length of time people stay in their homes,” the LendingTree report found. “In other words, prices rise more quickly when people stay in their homes for shorter time periods.” The amount of time homeowners stay in a property has grown significantly since the Great Recession. Before the economic downtown, homes tended to turn over every three to five years. But owners are remaining in their properties longer and have been more likely to remodel or refinance rather move. That has contributed to the shortage of houses on the market in many U.S. cities.
- Dallas Morning News, March 6, 2020
But here's what the Morning News is saying about homeowners even before :
"Dallas area homeowners staying in their properties"
The average Dallas-area homeowner has been in his or her house almost eight years, according to a new report by LendingTree.com. The mortgage company looked at homeownership tenures in major markets around the country. “Our study found that there’s an inverse relationship between home price and the length of time people stay in their homes,” the LendingTree report found. “In other words, prices rise more quickly when people stay in their homes for shorter time periods.” The amount of time homeowners stay in a property has grown significantly since the Great Recession. Before the economic downtown, homes tended to turn over every three to five years. But owners are remaining in their properties longer and have been more likely to remodel or refinance rather move. That has contributed to the shortage of houses on the market in many U.S. cities.
- Dallas Morning News, March 6, 2020
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We drove through this neighborhood recently and wanted to make note of it! We noticed the peaceful walking trail that intertwines the subdivision, plus how super close this area is to the Flower Mound Community Center— with a water park and lots of other family activity space. Check out Whisper Creek in Flower Mound, and put us on the hunt for nearby homes for you. There’s two actively for sale nearby here right now. And the market changes weekly :)
Whisper Creek:
The Whisper Creek neighborhood is located in Southeast Flower Mound. Flower Mound is a growing city that covers 45 square miles just 3 miles north of DFW airport. Founded in 1961, Flower Mound has one of the lowest overall tax rates in DFW and boasts more than 30 miles of multi-purpose trails and 26 miles of unpaved hiking and biking trails.
Whisper Creek feeds in to Lewisville Independent School District. Bluebonnet Elementary has 94% of its 5th grade students reading at or above grade level. They also have an impressive 100% participation rate for athletics and fine arts. Bluebonnet Elementary has been identified as a National PTA School of Excellence since 2018. Shadow Ridge Middle School continues the tradition of encouraging well rounded students and has a sweepstakes winning choir. Flower Mound High School has a 99.5% graduation rate and 81% of its students participate in a club or sport. They were the 2018 state champions in volleyball and their marching band was invited to the 2019 Rose Bowl Parade.
Shadow Ridge Park is nearby and offers a little bit of everything for your family. The park has softball and baseball practice fields, a basketball court, a playground, a pavilion, and plenty of picnic tables. If your family is active, you will love being close by the Community Activity Center (CAC). The CAC offers fitness, group exercise programs, indoor and outdoor pools, and opportunities for hosting birthdays or special events. The CAC has a seasonal outdoor waterpark to keep you busy during the hot summer months. The waterpark has a zero-entry level activity pool, two large waterslides, a lazy river, vortex, water play features, and three tot slides. There is something for everyone in the family at the Community Activity Center! You can also find workout classes at nearby Urban Vybe. Urban Vybe offers workout classes in an intimate boutique studio setting. They offer classes, courses, and events focusing on nutrition, community, yoga, cardio, strength, flexibility, and meditation.
Whisper Creek provides easy access to restaurants and shopping. To satisfy your sweet tooth or caffeine fix you might want to try Epic Gelato & Craft Coffee. Their handcrafted gelato is served in small batches to ensure maximum freshness and use only the finest ingredients – local ingredients when possible. Moviehouse & Eatery is a great stop for those looking to catch dinner and a movie. It features 8 dine-in theatres with plush recliners and dedicated wait staff. A full-service bar in the lobby will ensure you have a great experience!
Whisper Creek does have an HOA managed through CMA Management. The HOA covers the maintenance of common areas and management fees.
Over the past 3 years there have been 3 homes sold in Whisper Creek. The average home had 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with 4819 square feet. Homes sold for approximately $870,000 after only 7 days on the market. There is currently one active home for sale:
1405 Meandering Creek Path: Presented at $769,000, this home has 3,516 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home and 3 car garage, built in 2015, sits on .39 acres.
The Whisper Creek neighborhood is located in Southeast Flower Mound. Flower Mound is a growing city that covers 45 square miles just 3 miles north of DFW airport. Founded in 1961, Flower Mound has one of the lowest overall tax rates in DFW and boasts more than 30 miles of multi-purpose trails and 26 miles of unpaved hiking and biking trails.
Whisper Creek feeds in to Lewisville Independent School District. Bluebonnet Elementary has 94% of its 5th grade students reading at or above grade level. They also have an impressive 100% participation rate for athletics and fine arts. Bluebonnet Elementary has been identified as a National PTA School of Excellence since 2018. Shadow Ridge Middle School continues the tradition of encouraging well rounded students and has a sweepstakes winning choir. Flower Mound High School has a 99.5% graduation rate and 81% of its students participate in a club or sport. They were the 2018 state champions in volleyball and their marching band was invited to the 2019 Rose Bowl Parade.
Shadow Ridge Park is nearby and offers a little bit of everything for your family. The park has softball and baseball practice fields, a basketball court, a playground, a pavilion, and plenty of picnic tables. If your family is active, you will love being close by the Community Activity Center (CAC). The CAC offers fitness, group exercise programs, indoor and outdoor pools, and opportunities for hosting birthdays or special events. The CAC has a seasonal outdoor waterpark to keep you busy during the hot summer months. The waterpark has a zero-entry level activity pool, two large waterslides, a lazy river, vortex, water play features, and three tot slides. There is something for everyone in the family at the Community Activity Center! You can also find workout classes at nearby Urban Vybe. Urban Vybe offers workout classes in an intimate boutique studio setting. They offer classes, courses, and events focusing on nutrition, community, yoga, cardio, strength, flexibility, and meditation.
Whisper Creek provides easy access to restaurants and shopping. To satisfy your sweet tooth or caffeine fix you might want to try Epic Gelato & Craft Coffee. Their handcrafted gelato is served in small batches to ensure maximum freshness and use only the finest ingredients – local ingredients when possible. Moviehouse & Eatery is a great stop for those looking to catch dinner and a movie. It features 8 dine-in theatres with plush recliners and dedicated wait staff. A full-service bar in the lobby will ensure you have a great experience!
Whisper Creek does have an HOA managed through CMA Management. The HOA covers the maintenance of common areas and management fees.
Over the past 3 years there have been 3 homes sold in Whisper Creek. The average home had 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with 4819 square feet. Homes sold for approximately $870,000 after only 7 days on the market. There is currently one active home for sale:
1405 Meandering Creek Path: Presented at $769,000, this home has 3,516 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home and 3 car garage, built in 2015, sits on .39 acres.
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