Real Estate Market Update-Fort Worth, Texas Well it's hard to believe we have 2 months of 2013 in the books.  Lots of political news every day.  Something I'm not seeing in the media is the turn around in the Fort Worth housing market until recently.  Of course the news media is about 6 months behind. If you have LIKED  our Reata Realty FaceBook page or read my blogs.  You know I've been saying this since last summer.  The housing market is going to turn into a sellers market very soon.  Well my friends, It's here!   As you can see from the graph the trend line for the number of available Fort Worth homes for sale is down.  Current Fort Worth home buyers are taking advantage of the historically low mortgage rates and affordable home prices.  While the market is still in a transition the... 02/27/2013

Surrounding Fort Worth area is a prime area for 100% financing on a home loan. Fort Worth, Texas buyers can get 100% financing on new home purchases in close by areas. This 100% program is truly not just for rural housing but for most of the geographic areas surrounding Fort Worth, Texas qualifies for: - 100% Financing Available- Small Monthly Mortgage Insurance (.30% of loan amount per year)- Interest Rates are still very competitive compared to Conventional and FHA. The biggest benefit is no down payment to a USDA loan- true 100% financing- with long term, 30 year fixed rate loans. Low MI (mortgage insurance) compare it to FHA and Conventional and see the savings! Let's take a look at qualifying requirements for a USDA home loan:  There are some geographic areas that do not allow for ... 02/13/2013

On my birthday a few months ago I received... a gift. I likened it to a rocket I can't fly or anything kind-of ironic in an Alanis Morissette-ish kind-of way at the time. I got a bar. How did that happen? Last summer a friend said, "I'm opening a bar & grill. Bring your peeps." I said, "Sure." By June my role was more than bringing in real estate business meetings by day and pretty people by night, I was also an investor. By July I gave more moolah. By August it opened. And by October a lot of moolah was missing. I know, shocker, right? Million dollar question posed: Pay? D.A.? Or bar? Bar was the answer. Happy birthday. Darnit. So I spent November, December and January getting familiar with my new toy, mainly making it efficient. Paid bills. Because if you don't pay the AT&T Uverse bil... 02/11/2013

Single Family Home for sale in Fort Worth, TX Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats $95,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,231 sqft Location 6328 Fern MeadowFort Worth, TX 76179USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: DONNIE KELLER Reata Realty(817) 945-3848donniekeller@reatarealty.nethttp://www.ReataRealty.net   Listed by: Reata Realty Our recent listings Single Family Residential for $95,000 in Fort Worth, TXWeatherford Texas Four Bedroom Custom Home On Land2102 Westmoreland, Red Oak Tx A Home By The Babbling BrookWeatherford Cutting Horse RanchFort Worth Home On Land Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 02/11/2013

What brings more value to a home,  granite counter tops and wood floors or an energy efficient home with solar panels and radiant barrier? This is a great question.   Diana and I were on a listing interview with a wonderful couple in Burleson the other evening.  The  home is super energy efficient with radiant barrier, triple pane vinyl windows and solar panels for whole house electricity.  The home is total electric and the highest electric bill last summer was $90!  Compare that to comparable homes in the neighborhood whose electric bills were over $400 during the same period. Now here's the deal, the comparable homes have upgraded interiors.  They have granite counter tops and wood floors but no enhanced energy efficiencies.  While the subject home has standard counters and carpet.  ... 02/03/2013

Back in 2006 construction of condos in downtown Fort Worth and the 7th Street area was at a fever pitch. Tons of beautiful new urban residences flooded the market and consumer interest was high. As the national real estate market declined from it's peak in 2006 the inventory began to accumulate, and then following the market crash of 2008 we entered a period of depressed prices and buyer reluctance to commit to the urban lifestyle in Fort Worth Texas. Most of the smart real estate minds around here have said that Fort Worth would lead the country out of the real estate doldrums and that is exactly what has happened. Today we have a Seller's market in Fort Worth and one of the few segments of our local market with available inventory is the downtown urban market. So now, in addition to s... 02/01/2013

The Fort Worth real estate market continues to recover, as does the economy, and part and parcel of that is the state's joblessness that is down for the 4th straight month. In Texas, the unemployment rate dropped to 6.1% in December,  as compared to the 7.4% unemployment rate that plagued the Metroplex one year ago. Nearly 99% of Texas’ 260,800 new jobs in 2012 were in the private sector. Texas Workforce Commissioner for employers Tom Pauken attributed much of the private sector growth to the energy industry, which is spurring job growth in many other industries. Around the country, unemployment rates fell in 42 states and Washington, D.C., rose in six states and remained the same in two states in the last year. According to Chairman Andres Alcantar, "2012 was a strong year for the Texa... 01/19/2013

Fort Worth home owner Lauren Keefe said a love of salsa helped her gather the courage to start her homemade salsa business. Her creation, called Happy Tomato Fresh Salsa, is now available on Fort Worth store shelves and she has quite a fan following. Keefe says she started the business last year to raise money for a friend's sick child. As word started to spread about her amazing product, she knew it was time to launch the business. A former stay-at-home mom, she says she didn't know the first thing about starting a business. But after researching recipes online, she perfected Happy Tomato Fresh Salsa and began experimenting with different heat levels. He salsa features fresh ingredients, including organic, chemical-free canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, peppers, lemons and lim... 01/14/2013

The long awaited Walsh Ranch is becoming reality.  The details were shared Wednesday at a luncheon at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. One of the first resident of Walsh Ranch will be Fort Worth based Cook Children's Medical Center which plan to build a medical and surgery center in the Walsh Ranch development.  The Medical center will be the first of the commercial build outs in the Walsh Ranch development. Walsh Ranch will be a 7,275 acre development located at the Parker and Tarrant county lines between Fort Worth and Weatherford.  Walsh Ranch is a historic cattle ranch but now will be turned into communities of luxury homes, parks, trail systems, offices, shops, restaurants and new schools.  The construction for Cooks Children's Medical center is already funded and plans are... 01/13/2013

SOLD in Fort Worth     3624 Kelvin   This charming house has new owners. The sellers got a nearly full price offer. Everyone is delighted with the outcome.    I can help sell your home as well. Give me a call.  01/11/2013

TCU hosts Texas Tech today in the Big 12 opener for men's basketball. Ueckert Realty and friends will be watching at XII Whiskey Bar & Grill located at 2858 W. Berry St. Fort Worth TX 76109. XII offers free parking to patrons at the meter and in the parking garage. Watch the game on one of the many TVs or walk from XII if you have a ticket! 01/05/2013

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas and a new owner for this adorable Craftsman style home in Heritage! 5005 Meyers is located very close to Central High School in Keller ISD. It's convenient to shopping and I-35 - minutes to downtown. The best part about the location is the Heritage amenities - parks, pools, jogging paths, fountains and an amenity center! Heritage is obviously a master-planned community offering everything a homeowner in the suburbs could imagine! This home is what many of us call a one-and-a-half level floorplan with everything downstairs except one living room upstairs. The upstairs room is perfect for media, gaming, home office or a workout room. Downstairs is a split bedroom arrangement with master suite on one side and 2 bedrooms and a bath on the other side. The fl... 12/18/2012

Prospective buyers in Fort Worth can take advantage of a new home buying program called "The Good Neighbor Next Door." Specifically, the home buyer program is for law enforcement personnel, teachers and firemen, and will help this special sector of services workers in purchasing select HUD homes at half the price. The Good Neighbor Next Door program will assist interested buyers in finding the Fort Worth home of their dreams. As the Fort Worth housing market continues to improve, more and more people are interested in purchasing Fort Worth homes and demand has increased. Fortunately, many more new Fort Worth homes have recently been listed for sale, including three- and four-bedroom single-family residences. With world-famous entertainment options, professional sports, an abundance of j... 12/11/2012

No Cool Down In Fort Worth Real Estate   Just like the weather, real estate in Haslet, Fort Worth, Keller, and Trophy Club is staying HOT. No holiday cool down at all.    Signs our market is unseasonably warm:      Buyers are active and very serious about getting into a home.         Lower inventory means more activity on each listing. A brisk showing schedule every weekend plus solid activity during the week on most of my listings.         Well priced offers coming in.         Market values are trending upward.      Don’t miss out on this lovely warm real estate market!   12/04/2012

Fort Worth Home Improvements That bring Value to Your Home. Any time you are considering making any improvements to your Fort Worth home you should stop to consider if that project is going to bring you any return when it's time to sell your home. Not every project that you take on is going to show a return here in Fort Worth but there are many that will. The following article highlights six of the best projects to consider that will show a profitable return if you are selling a home in the Fort Worth area. A simple and relatively inexpensive project to consider is replacing your old, wooden front door with a new, steel door. The new doors that are on the market these days provide more security in the event of a home intrusion and are more energy efficient. This is an investment that wi... 11/25/2012

Great educational news out of Forth-Worth! The Embry Riddle Aeronautical University recently announced that it will be opening a satellite office right here in Forth Worth, Texas. The University is most recognized for its emphasis on aviation and aerospace. Obviously, the area is no stranger to technology advances, so it's a great addition, and we're sure the University will feel right at home.  The opening is estimated to bring new students will may be looking for homes in the area, which will only assist in local Forth Worth real estate growth. In addition, the University plans on hosting conventions and conferences, which will be a huge asset to businesses throughout the area.  Welcome Embry Riddle Aeronautical University! We're happy to have you.  To learn more about homes in Forth ... 11/13/2012

  A Seller’s Market? According to the Texas Association of Realtors, Texas has seen a rise in price and demand and a reduction in inventory throughout the state this year, edging us toward a seller's market. I’ve noticed the same in most of my selling areas. Brisk demand and very decent contract prices. Not great prices—we still have a ways to go there, but much improved. It’s been a solid year for real estate around here. And it’s not over yet. Showings and interest remain high on my current listings. I hope to close a few more deals before the end of the year. There is still time to buy or sell and be in a new place by Christmas.   11/13/2012

We love hearing news about business growth, as it typical correlates with local economic growth. Good news for of Forth Worth, Texas! The Star Telegram reports that General Electric hopes to begin production at the new Forth Worth-based plant early next year.  General Electric is encouraging Dallas-Fort Worth residents to apply for nearly 300 positions that the company will be seeking to fill. The company is estimating that a total of 400 new jobs will result from the locomotive and mining plants over the next year. This is obviously a great opportunity for mechanics and welders in the general vicinity.  Read more about the General Electric Plant in Forth Worth. Learn more about current real estate market conditions in Forth Worth.  11/12/2012

(Last Call!) Tuesday November 6th at 7 pm W H I S K E Y   T A S T I N G with representatives from Bulleit Bourbon Bulleit Rye “At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the most prestigious in America, Bulleit Bourbon is consistently awarded medals. In 2011, Bulleit Bourbon earned a gold medal, and the Bulleit Rye a double gold.”   XII Whiskey Bar & Grill 2858 W. Berry St. Fort Worth, TX 76109   This event is FREE by invitation of the owners of XII RSVP to Kristen by 3pm Nov. 5th at 817-422-3322 call or txt  11/05/2012

Dallas Fort Worth: Time to Fall back y'all Good evening everyone, here in Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and around the US.  I hope that you are all having a great weekend so far.    I have been plugging along and nearly forgotten that I needed to set all of our clocks back tonight!  Technically at 2am you’re supposed to set them back an hour (Fall back) but who is actually going to stay up until 2am to do that???    It’ll done for me on my cell phone (thanks Verizon for that automatic service) and I assume my IPAD will change also.  I am usually the one that leaves the clock in the car at one hour ahead for a few weeks until I dig out the book to relearn how to change that setting.  It’s made for interesting conversations when I have clients in the car.  We usually set the microwave and o... 11/03/2012