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Looking At New Homes

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Looking at a New Home We frequently get ahead of ourselves when looking at a new residence, and if it is beautiful, has sufficient bedrooms and the price is correct, we wish to put pen to paper and make it our own. Rushing into such an important decision and neglecting to be comprehensive can be disastrous, though.

Look closely at how the seller has kept the home and determine whether any issues are problems you’re inclined to accept on. Also get a disclosure statement of any existing issues of which you may not be aware. If you want to obtain the house, stipulate in the contract that the problems be rectified or agree to repair it to get a reduction in the price.

Think about your family’s requirements and how the house may do the job for you. Open stairs into a basement might be impractical when you have toddlers, while a loft bedroom might be a fantastic thing if you have a musical adolescent. You want a space which is reasonable for your family as well as your possessions.

If you would like to get a vegetable garden, a house on a golf course might not match you, but a country cabin will.

Have a tour of this elongated neighborhood. How long will it take you to get into a grocery store or pharmacy? Are there restaurants nearby? Are you currently in a food delivery region? What is the traffic like at different times?

If you have children, research the colleges, child care and recreation opportunities in the area and also think about the protection of the area — both traffic safety and crime.

Preferred Properties of Texas  can help you start the process of honestly evaluating the property to make the best decision for your new home and for your family.

Contact us today to learn more about available homes and property in the Stephenville, Erath County and surrounding area.

For all of Stephenville’s new listings text HOMES to 1-877-965-7775

Looking For A New Home?

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If you looking for a new HOME in one of Stephenville’s residential neighborhoods, or a home with a small acreage, farm, or ranch, then helping you find that “JUST RIGHT” home is our primary concern.

List your home with Preferred Properties of Texas or let us assist you with the purchase of your new home.

Another Home Just Sold!

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Congrats to one of our knowledgeable agents Phyllis Tate on the closing of the property at 103 N. Davis in Dublin, Texas.

Thinking of Selling or Buying?

Are Your Curious What Your Home Is Worth?

Contact Preferred Properties of Texas  to see how much you could sell for!

 

 

WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE

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Looking for some ways to increase the value of your home? Whether you are thinking about listing your home for sale, or you’re interested in putting a fresh face on your home you proudly own, consider these ways to increase your home’s value:

1) Repaint your front door. A fresh coat of paint can add personality, hide scuffs and dirt, and give your home an entirely NEW curb appeal. This weekend project is inexpensive and a great way to increase your home’s value!

2) Spread some fresh mulch in your front yard. It’s an inexpensive and high-impact way to improve the look of your landscaping. Cover up the gray, weathered mulch covering your shrubs now – it will do wonders.

3) Paint your kitchen cabinets. Are your cabinets needing a fresh stain or paint? This can do wonders for the overall color of your home – painting old cabinets a light cream color can have a brightening affect on your whole house.

4) Update (or paint) your hardware in bathrooms, kitchens, on door handles, light fixtures… think dark on white, modern paired with rustic.

5) Add crown molding… this gives a home a warmth and some character. Consider crown molding in your living room – the difference it makes can be shocking.

6) Turn any room into a bedroom by adding a closet. If you have an opportunity to create a true “closet” in an office or spare room, DO IT because adding a closet to a room means adding a bedroom to the total bedroom count of a home. This expands your reach on search engines and can draw in an entirely new group of buyers.

7) Add visible storage. Floating shelves in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry rooms can be a simple weekend project that turns out to be “so worth it” and not just for re-sale purposes. Chances are, you have something on the floor in your laundry room which could be hung up.

8) Swap out your outdated light fixtures with fresh new ones adding personality and color to any room!

9) Go for neutral paint colors if you are planning on re-painting -light, airy colors that go with anything. Avoid anything evoking one certain season (rich reds of winter, dark browns of autumn) and remember to paint your trim something complimentary.

10) Update window frames. Consider adding crown molding to the tops of your window frames; this has a HUGE visual impact and costs less than adding crown molding across your entire ceiling.

11) Add mirrors to your wall decorations, this makes the space feel bigger, plus mirrors are neutral and sure to please anyone’s tastes.

12) Rather than removing an older bath tub, consider painting the one you currently have. This less expensive alternative LOOKS like a new bathtub (especially if you update hardware).

 

Hopefully these ways to increase your home’s value proved helpful! Call our Real Estate Team, Preferred Properties of Texas, for more information about listing your home for sale. 254-965-7775

 

4 Aspects of Your Roof That’ll Affect Your Home Resale Value

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Although it’s easy to forget about while you own your home, you can be sure that your roof won’t be overlooked when it comes time to sell. After all, without a good roof in place, your home will be unprotected, which could lead to some nasty surprises for the future buyers. If you want to take steps to fix your roof before you selling, here are a few things that you should focus on:

Missing Shingles

If you have missing shingles, you can expect your home’s resale value to decrease. Even if the shingles haven’t been missing for long enough to cause any water damage, missing shingles still communicate to buyers that you don’t take much pride in your home. To prevent this misconception, it’s important to inspect your roof before you sell your home and make sure that any missing shingles are replaced.

Roof Material

Although people like their home to be unique, one home feature that this doesn’t always extend to is the roof. Unique roofing materials such as metal, clay tiles or wood tend to not be used as often because of the popularity of asphalt shingles. Therefore, if you have one of these unique materials on your home, your potential pool of buyers could be limited. The good news, though, is that for a buyer who’s looking for a unique roof, your home will be a must-have item.

Age

A simple factor that impacts your home’s resale value is the age of the roof. Since most shingle roofs have about a 20-year lifespan, if your roof is approaching that age, it could lower your home’s value. Since replacing a roof can be a big expense, a buyer may try to ask you for some concessions to help cover the cost of a new roof, which could lower your profit from the sale. If you can get a good deal on roof replacement, it may make sense to go ahead and replace the entire roof before you list your home for sale.

Roof Lines

The roof lines of a home can add a lot of drama to its exterior appearance. If your home has modern roof lines, then you’ll likely be able to fetch a higher selling price than if the roof lines appear dated. Of course, if you have a timeless roof line, such as a gable roof, then your home will likely sell well any time you place it on the market.

A great way to avoid surprises with your roof when you sell your home is to properly maintain it while you own your home. By having it inspected every few years, you’ll be able to stay on top of any potential problems so that they don’t become deterrents to future buyers. This will help make your selling process easier and help you to receive a higher selling price.

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