Hamilton-Tate-Oil Painting

Additional pictures at www.ShowcasePhotographers.com/sba/index.php?sbo=bw1203011 

This is THE home! Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, three living, Master and 5^th BR/Study located on the first floor. Beautiful inside and out with every feature and amenity desired. Too many updates to mention! Lovingly maintained, turn-key ready, spacious, plenty of storage, fabulous layout, gourmet kitchen and huge master retreat.  Plus, private backyard with sparkling pool, attached spa and lush landscaping. American Home Shield Warranty provided. Offered for $389,000.

Close to everything! DFW airport, shopping, dining and exemplary elementary. Conveniently nestled in the Master Planned Hidden Lakes neighborhood of Keller. Neighborhood amenities include use of 3 swimming pools, sand volleyball pit, playgrounds, walking/jogging paths, soccer fields and clubhouse. Visit http://www.hlhoa.com for a complete list of clubs, calendars, etc. for this socially active neighborhood.

Like to golf? Skycreek Ranch Golf Club is in the neighborhood! Public course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Eighteen 18 hole course atop one of the highest points in Tarrant County. Course terrain is completely natural with numerous lakes and tributaries. Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest’s Place to Play for 2008. Enjoy drinks and dining in Skycreek Grill. Sit outside and enjoy the breath-taking views or inside one of the beautiful dining rooms. Visit www.skycreekranch.com  for a complete list of all the wonderful features this club has to offer.

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY MARCH 4 FROM 2-4

All American Family Fitness– Southlake Town Square – 1430 E. Southlake Blvd. – anticipated opening in April

Dragon Storage– 950 S. Kimball – anticipated opening in April

Dunkin’ Donuts– Southlake Marketplace – 2255 W. Southlake Blvd. – anticipated opening in March

HomeGoods– Southlake Corners – 200 N. Kimball Ave., Suite 228 – anticipated opening in May

Mellow Mushroom– Gateway Plaza – 2820 E. Southlake Blvd. – opening date TBD

Pure Barre– Southlake Oaks Addition – 480 W. Southlake Blvd., Suite 131 – anticipated opening in February

Pure Health– Southlake Town Square – 1244 Prospect St. – anticipated opening in February

The Hair Bar– Southlake Town Square – 1522 E. Southlake Blvd. – anticipated opening in February

The Sweet Tooth Fairy– Southlake Town Square – 1243 Main St. – anticipated opening in April

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market– Southlake Marketplace – 2201 W. Southlake Blvd. – anticipated opening the end of May

1.   In 2011, 37% of homebuyers were first-time buyers – down from 50% in 2010.

2.   Last year, 88% of homebuyers used the Internet to search for a home. That   number was down slightly from a high of 90% in 2009.

3.   The typical homebuyer searched for 12 weeks and viewed 12 homes.

4.   The number of buyers who purchased their home through a real estate agent or   broker climbed to 89% – a share that has steadily increased from 69% in 2001.

5.   Nearly 1 out of 4 buyers said the application and approval process was   “somewhat more difficult” than expected and 16% reported it was   “much more difficult” than expected.

6.   About half of home sellers traded up to a larger and more expensive home and   60% traded up to a new home.

7.   The top 3 factors influencing neighborhood choice were: the quality of the   neighborhood, convenience to job, and overall affordability of homes.

8.   The typical seller lived in their home for 9 years. That number has increased   from 6 years in 2007.

9.   Although 61% of sellers said they reduced their asking price at least once,   the average home sold for 95% of the listing price.

10.   Only 10% of sellers sold their homes without the assistance of a real estate   agent. Of those people, 40% knew the buyer prior to the sale.

11.   The typical “for sale by owner” home sold for $150,000 compared to   $215,000 for the average agent-assisted home sale.

All Contents 2012 The National Association of Realtors.

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