The Hornburg Real Estate Group at KW

Week 1: Corona virus pandemic… What we are changing in the face of the Corona virus pandemic for our clients

Virtual Showing: 668 Enchanted Isles Dr Mabank, Texas, Henderson County

RARE CHANCE TO OWN A HOME ON THE ISLAND! This home boasts extraordinary panoramic views from the large covered porch to the 2-story dock platform that is ready for your boat & jet skis! Located in a gated community on the lake, the exclusive community offers privacy & spacious lots for plenty of room for enjoying the outdoors! Generously sized with volume ceilings throughout. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining with cabinets galore, breakfast bar & large eat-in space with views to the water! Recently replaced HVAC units & lovingly maintained! You won’t want to miss your chance to enjoy the stunning sunsets from this beautiful home!

In light of the corona virus pandemic, we are now offering a virtual showing that is not commercialized or professionally produced to give you an idea of an actual walk through at this home! If you would like to schedule a showing on this or any home, please let us know! We’d love the opportunity to earn your business to buy or sell a home!

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Virtual Showing: 853 Tayman Dr Midlothian, Texas 76065, Ellis County

Ask us how we are saving our clients over $5,000 on their home purchase! We’d hate for you to miss out!

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Virtual Showing: 2109 Valleydale Dr Arlington, Texas 76013, Tarrant County

2109 Valleydale Drive Arlington, Texas 76013

Ask us how we are saving our clients over $5,000 on every home purchase! We’d hate for you to miss out!

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Virtual Showing: 717 Ridgeway Dr Joshua TX 76058, Johnson County, Joshua ISD

717 Ridgeway Dr Joshua, Texas 76058

This awesome home is for sale in Joshua, Texas for just $225,000. Joshua is located south of the Metroplex in Johnson County. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and updates galore! You won’t want to miss this one!

Ask us how we are saving our clients over $5,000 on every home purchase! We’d hate for you to miss out!

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Buying the Nicest Home in the Neighborhood

When you buy the nicest house in the area, your house will naturally appreciate at a much slower rate than the simplest home in the neighborhood. The reason being is that any improvement or renovation you make on the simplest home will immediately add value to the home. However, if you buy the nicest home in the neighborhood, your home is already valued at the top of the market and will, therefore, appreciate at a slower rate.

In addition, when you are selling a mid-range or low-range home and other houses are selling in your neighborhood, the value of your home will naturally be increased. When you are selling the nicest home in the neighborhood, the sale of other homes in your neighborhood does not raise the value of your home since you are already valued at the top of the market.

The nicest home in the neighborhood will also be harder to resell than a mid-range house in the same neighborhood. There is a select number of buyers looking to purchase the nicest home in the neighborhood. Most of the market prefers to buy a home in the mid-range of the neighborhood. People care what the neighborhood looks like along with the house itself. Buyers tend to be turned off if the house itself is beautiful but it is not surrounded by equally beautiful homes.

Finally, no one can predict the future of the real estate market. Buying a home is an investment and there is no guarantee that the property will appreciate which makes buying a mid-range home more appealing to prospective buyers.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact the Hornburg Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty at DallasFtWorthHomeSearch.net or (817) 264-7087.

Safety Tips When Selling Your Home

When you are selling your home, a wide variety of strangers will be entering your home. Though the process may be stressful, it is important to still make sure that you take certain measure to protect yourself.

Make sure that you remove or lock up all personal or valuable items. Anything of value, such as jewelry, family heirlooms, and financial information, should be locked away in order to prevent them from getting stolen or misplaced when people are coming in and out of your home.

After every showing, make sure you check all doors and windows to ensure that they are secure and were not left open during the showing. If someone was looking to return to your home after a showing, they may leave a window unlocked or be looking for weak locks while they are there. It may also be a good idea to invest in home security such as an alarm system and/ or cameras.

In addition, your agent should have a list of procedures and screening in order to ensure their safety as well as yours. Familiarize yourself with agents policies and procedure in order to ensure both of your safety. Ask their advice on you can properly secure your home.

Utilize a lockbox to allow your agent to ensure that your home remains locked even when the agent needs to do showings. An electronic lockbox will offer a record of when people are coming in and out of your home.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact the Hornburg Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty at DallasFtWorthHomeSearch.net or (817) 264-7087.

What You Need to Know About Mold

Mold needs three things in order to grow and survive: an ideal temperature, food and moisture. Mold isn’t a new problem, nor is it a problem that is easy to prevent. Homes typically have a humidity range that is ideal for mold to grow and have dust particles in the area which means that mold can grow. Most homes have mold spores, however, most of the mold that grows is allergic mold, and not toxic mold. This means that some people are going to have reactions to the presence of the mold while others may not. Some people may have no symptoms, other may experience itchy eyes and sneezing, and others may develop asthma and breathing problems.

If moisture is not cleaned up within 48 hours, you risk being exposed to mold being created.

The musty smell that is associated with the presence of mold is a result of mold spores feeding off nutrients in the environment. The color of the mold is a result from the type of nutrients that is receiving, not the type of mold it is. This is why it is impossible to determine what kind of mold it is without professional testing.

If there is surface mold in your home, try mixing detergent and bleach to remove the mold. If a large area is covered in mold, consult a professional to help you. After you have removed the mold, it is important to make sure that you replace your air filters regularly, run a fan to promote air circulation, keep the home ventilated, and check the grading on your property to ensure water is running away from your home and not toward it.

A home having mold can depreciate the value of a home significantly because a lot of homeowners do not wish to purchase a home with mold in it. However, it is possible to buy a home for less than the costs to fix the mold with equal to meaning you will get a great deal. Just be sure to contact a professional so that you can be sure of the extent of the mold before you purchase the home.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact the Hornburg Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty at DallasFtWorthHomeSearch.net or (817) 264-7087.

Tips for a Cheaper Mortgage

Buying a home is a great way to give yourself control over your housing costs and to eliminate the need to deal with rising costs of living. However, make sure the mortgage that you are agreeing to pay is realistic for your budget as it is a long-term investment that you are agreeing to.

One way to cut down your mortgage is to eliminate the need for a Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI. In order to do this you will need to put up a twenty percent down payment. Typically lenders will only agree to a minimum of eighty percent borrowed money, ten percent down payment, and ten percent private mortgage insurance. Private Mortgage Insurance will typically cost you about one percent of the total loan amount. By eliminating the need for PMI, you will decreased the excess you will repay on your loan.

Another way to lower your mortgage is to buy a less expensive home or consider downsizing. This will not only make it easier to come up with a twenty percent down payment, but will also lead to a lower monthly payment and less insurance on your mortgage since you would be borrowing less money. In addition, you will also save money on property taxes and insurance. It is important to note, that you can save a lot of money by researching what company has the cheapest rates.

Make extra payments on your mortgage when you can. By doing this, you will pay less interest in the long run. For example, if you make an extra payment of $1,000 and have an interest rate of 10%, you will pay $100 less a year for the duration of your loan. By making regular extra payments, you will pay off the loan sooner and with less interest which can save you a lot of money by the time that you make the final payment on the loan.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact the Hornburg Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty at DallasFtWorthHomeSearch.net or (817) 264-7087.

How to Spot Signs of Rodents and Bugs

Unfortunately, just because you don’t see pests during an open house, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they aren’t there. Hiring a professional is the best option when deciding if the home that you would like to buy would has a pest problem. However, there are certain signs of pests that you can look for in a potential home that will give you an idea if the home has a pest problem. Successfully determining whether a home has a pest problem can save you a lot of money in the future.

Rodents carry ticks, fleas and diseases as well as leave their droppings everywhere. Since they are nocturnal, it can be hard to determine if a home has a rodent problem. When looking at a home, listen for scratching noises in the walls to help you determine if there are rodents. In addition, look for rat nests in dark places like corners of cabinets and pantries. They make their nests out of shredded fabric and shredded paper. It is also a good idea to examine the baseboards for holes or dirt that might indicate that the home has rodents. In addition rodents are attracted to food and humidity so be mindful of the atmosphere in the home.

Bugs and insects can destroy personal property as well as expose you to a lot of diseases. In some cases they can even cause asthma attacks. They can be hard to get rid of in the future which could end up getting expensive. When looking at a new home, look for dead bugs, bug parts or holes where bugs could potentially enter the home.

Termites can put the structure of your home at danger. If they have been there for an extended period of time, they can even damage your foundation. Insurance doesn’t typically cover termite damage which means you would be responsible for the repairs. When looking at a new home, pay special attention to the wood. If the wood is sagging, there are visible holes, or it sounds hollow when you knock, the home might be in danger of having termites.

Bed Bugs will bury their beaks into your skin and extract your blood. Signs that the home might have a bed bug problem would be if you see rust-colored stains on the bedding, or furniture. In addition, look for cream-colored eggs in the corners of furniture. If you think that you were in a home that has a bed bug problem, it is important you clean all your personal items with hot water to ensure you don’t bring them with you as the can be really difficult to get rid of.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact the Hornburg Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty at DallasFtWorthHomeSearch.net or (817) 264-7087.