Hidey Hi Friends and neighbors.       Well, it looks like we are going to cheat death for one more week. I don't know about ya'll but I am pretty damn happy about that. In fact, I am practically giddy with relief.  Yesterday, in reference to other real estate related site, I said I am sick of all the regurgitated blather. When I tell you what a beautiful day it is here in Fort Worth, I know it is beginning to sound like a mantra. I like to say, it is what it is! I spite of my efforts not to, I gotta tell you it is another glorious day in Fort Worth.  Am I being hypocritical? I hope not. I try not to be.  I attended a Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday at the Fort Worth club. There are two ways to make an entrance, like Marilyn Monroe or Robin Williams.Unfortunately mine wa... 03/05/2010

Monday, March 1, 2010 Thought for the day:     We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power.  Then will our world know the blessings of peace.  ~William Ewart Gladstone       Hello friends and neighbors. Like Mr. Rogers used to say, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Won't you be my neighbor?" I know some of ya'll living in the area may disagree because it is drizzling rain and the high is only supposed to be the in the middle forty's.     I love this kind of day because it is going to pay dividends when spring comes in a few weeks. I spend an inordinate amount of time in my yard. I have firsthand knowledge, and water bills, of what the drought has done to our yards.  The snows have brought plenty of nitrogen and the rains have made it easier... 03/01/2010

  February 26, 2010 Good afternoon everybody.   I need to correct a few facts in yesterday's blog post about Alexander Chandler's award. It seems I have fallen victim to what I loathe in the media, a rush to publish before I had my facts straight. Wes Turner who presented the award is Chairman of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. I stated he was Vice President. Also Alex won the Emerging Business award, not small business of the year. I hope my poor reporting doesn't detract from Alex's efforts and his well deserved award. It is I that is diminished and I apologize for my inaccuracies.   Thank you Andra Bennett (not related), Director of Communications for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce for pointing these errors out in a most gentle way. I appreciate it.    If ya'll can find it in... 02/26/2010

      It is another glorious day in Fort Worth, a day full of hope and opportunity. It is a little on the cool side and snowing lightly. We have had record breaking snow fall here this year and it has been beautiful. As I was admiring Mother Nature's beauty last week it dawned on me that the snow was an analogy for the Real Estate Market. It reminded me of the Bette Midler song "The Rose". In the last stanza she sings: "Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows, lies the seed that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes the rose." In my opinion that speaks for our housing market here in Fort Worth Texas. There is no doubt that we have experienced an upheaval (bitter snows) but low interest rates and the home buyers tax credit (the sun's love) have begun to bring the m... 02/23/2010

Fort Worth homes for sale are some of nicest homes in the area.  With more and more people moving to Dallas, Fort worth is becoming a nice second choice for people who work in the DFW area.  The city provides tons of great ammentities for people.  As well as the stable Fort Worth homes for sale economy, it is pretty hard to go wrong with this city.  If you would like to know more about Fort worth homes for sale, then feel free to give us a call today, or check out our website for more information.  Fort Worth is a great city and will continue to grow as the real estate market around it continues to strive. 02/21/2010

Fort Worth looks into the future, but it does not forget the past and no other city offers so many ways to relive the area's glorious western heritage.  You can experience old west days everywhere you go.  The legendary past is present everywhere you go, including downtown's Sundance Square, the Cultural District, and especially the Fort Worth Stockyards. Fort Worth, Texas is number 17 in list of the largest cities in America, and it is considered one of "America's Most Livable Communities."  With everything that it has going for it, there is no wonder that you can find million-dollar homes in Fort Worth TX ready and waiting for anyone who wants to become a part of this extraordinary, dynamic, and friendly community. You can find everything in Fort Worth, from the Historic Stockyards, t... 02/19/2010

Open House, 5424 Northcrest Road, Fort Worth Tx, February 21 Beautiful home in coveted Northcreast addition of Worth Worth. Three bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms. This home features a marble entry and hardwoods in the master suite. The neighbor hood is nestled in an area of mature trees. Fine dining and fashionable shopping are just moments aways. Come see this lovely home on Sunday. Hosted by Charles Bennett with Alexander Chandler Realty.  View Larger Map 02/19/2010

Fort Worth homes for sale are some of the most beloved real estaet structures in the area.  These homes have tons of class and character to them.  IF you are interested in moving to Fort Worth homes for sale area, then you will need to check out alot of these great homes.  As Fort worth homes for sale can be a great city to live in and there are alot of real estate deals floating around the area right now.  Fort worth homes for sale is a great time to buy in the market right now and more and more people are seeing what a great idea it was for when they did move to the city.  If you would like to know more information on Fort Worth homes for sale, then give us a call today and we will gladly help you find the home of your dreams. 02/03/2010

Fort Worth homes for sale is quite the hot spot.  More and more people are moving from Dallas to Fort Worth simply because they like the atmosphere of a big city and being close enough to Dallas, but they dont like THAT many people, or the traffic, etc.  This is making Fort worth homes for sale more and more desireable.  If you are interested in getting into a Fort Worth homes for sale then you need to contact your realtor and let them know, as right now the interest rates are prime for people moving into the area. 01/26/2010

Technology was caught up with heating and cooling thermostats. With more and more Internet based devices coming out, tech savvy people can utilize this technology to save money. Since the heating and cooling of a home makes up the majority of the utility costs, it makes sense to keep a tight rein on how long and often it cycles off and on. The thermostat has evolved somewhat over the years from simple manual controlled units with a mercury switch to programmable ones that gave people the ability to have their air conditioning or furnace temperatures set back during the night or at work to the newest version that can be controlled through the Internet. Programmable thermostats may not benefit everyone, for example if someone is at home all day it may not make sense to have automatic set ... 01/13/2010

The Rowlett Career School is one of the leading educational services in Texas. We provide state approved online courses for pre, post and Continuing Education (CEU) for the Real Estate industry and many other professional state licensed occupations. Launch Your Professional Licensed Career Now with the best Texas online real estate school.  We offer fully accredited online real estate courses at the lowest prices.  Select your choice of careers below and begin the registration process or visit our website www.RowlettCareerSchool.com to become one of Texas's licensed real estate professionals.  The Rowlett Real Estate School is a Florida Course Provider both online and in the classroom.  Captain Wayne Rowlett and Rowlett Real Estate School are affiliate partners with Career WebSchool, Re... 01/10/2010

Virtual Tours offered with every listing by Alexander Chandler. Alexander Chandler Realty is the leader of technology in Fort Worth, TX. It is our goal to be the most technologically advanced Fort Worth real estate company. We are the only company in the DFW Metroplex to offer virtual tours on all of our listings as part of our marketing package.     According to Realtor.com statistics, homes with virtual tours get viewed 33% more than homes without virtual tours on the internet. This feature is a great tool for sellers who benefit from the fact that all our homes have virtual tours. Buyers benefit because they can tour a home from the comfort of their own home. What we have found is that buyers will look at many of our other listings while on our Alexander Chandler Realty Virtual Tour ... 01/08/2010

Alexander Chandler Realty was named as a Finalist for the 2010 Small Business of the Year Award by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in the Emerging Business Category. This is the second year in a row Alexander Chandler Realty has been a finalist. Announcements for all 12 finalists in four categories were recently named. The categories are Emerging Business, 1-10 employees, 11-50 employees, and 51-150 employees. The 12 businesses were all nominated and submitted written applications. On site judging by Chamber members and past winners will occur in late January and early February. Categories for judging elements include: Business Growth and Performance Sound Business Strategies and Practices  Customer Service Strategies and Practices  Business Challenges  Unique and Innovative Approach... 01/08/2010

Alexander Chandler Realty introduces new text based lead generation system for the benefit of buyers and sellers alike. This new system is the only one of its kind currently being used in the sale of Fort Worth homes. It is just another technology extra that Alexander Chandler Realty provides as part of a comprehensive marketing program. The text based system, in a partnership with Mobi Ad concepts, is usable by any buyer prospect with text capability on their phone. How it works is each listing Alexander Chandler Realty represents gets a rider sign on their for sale sign with a text code. The buyer prospect can text the code, ACR1 for example, to 95495 and are sent via text the basic home information within ten seconds. The listing agent is also notified within ten seconds and can foll... 01/08/2010

Alexander Chandler Realty staff and agents celebrated a fabulous year and holiday party at the historic Fort Worth Club. Alexander Chandler Realty has had a fantastic year and met all their group production goals. The listing count is up as we head into 2010 and can be viewed on our featured homes page. While we reflect on our success it is important for us to remember the fantastic community in which we live. 2009 was a significant year of growth for Alexander Chandler Realty and of recognition within the community. We believe in giving back to the community. Alexander Chandler and the agents are involved with or donate to many community organization ranging from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce to the Make A Wish Foundation. When you work with an Alexander Chandler Realty associate ... 01/08/2010

Over the holidays, my husband's family came to stay with us.  Since they live in Boston, they wanted some "authentic" Texas things to do.  While the girls went to Sam Moon for all their costume jewelry needs, the guys went and shot handguns. It doesn't get more Texas then that! The next day, we thought we'd take our guests form the north to the Fort Worth Stock Yards. They were blown away to say the least.  It's really amazing how they've kept the old timey feel alive for so many years.  Everything there is authentic; from the cow skin drink coasters to the one of a kind Texas art.  My brother-in-law was especially thrilled that they sold "Dublin Dr. Pepper".  Evidently, its made from pure Cain sugar, and can only be purchased in a few locations in Texas.    The Fort Worth Stock Yards ... 01/06/2010

On the Watauga/Fort Worth boarder, you'll find the impressive community of Valley Brook Estates. Just outside your door at Valley Brook Estates is an impressive offering of shared amenities. Featuring a half-court basketball court and swimming pool with child's spray park reserved exclusively for Valley Brook residents and their guests, this community retains its quiet Fort Worth/Watauga charm while being ideally located in Keller ISD. With 3 new home builders to choose from, you'll have a hard time finding a floorplan that you won't like!  Right across the street from Valley Brook Estates, you'll see a brand new Academy Sports store, as well as an Aldi grocery store that will be opening soon.  Located a stones throw from 377, you'll have easy access to all the major dining and retail ... 01/06/2010

Sundance Square - Fort Worth Many people who have recently moved to the wonderful city of Fort Worth ask me, "What is there to do around here?" I'm always there with a quick list of places and happenings in Fort Worth, but one of my favorites is Sundance Square.  Located in the middle of downtown Fort Worth, you have everything from fine dining to amazing entertainment. There are 2 comedy clubs - "Four Day Weekend" and "Hyenas", as well as the world's famous "Pete's Dueling Piano Bar." Sundance Square is also home to the legendary Bass Performance Hall. On any given weekend, you can see big name performers like Van Morison on January 24th.  There are plenty of eating options in Sundance Square, from popular chain restaurants, to the high end gourmet of "Ferre" and "Reata."  Don't forge... 01/05/2010

I recently read online that January is the most depressing month of the year. Not only is it dark outside longer, but the excitement of the holidays is over. Luckily, I'm not experiencing any depression, but I've found it to be more difficult waking up in the mornings, especially after a few holiday pounds that I've packed on, lol. Let's keep our spirits up and have a great 2010! Megan PhelpsRE/MAX Heritage817-999-2211soldbyphelps@aol.comwww.soldbyphelps.com 01/05/2010

A client of mine who purchased a home in August emailed me a few days ago to let me know how grateful he was to have received a home warranty. Although he had his home inspected before purchasing it, it sat vacant for several weeks over the summer before he moved in. During his first few days in the house, his A/C went out and his pilot light went out on the water heater and he could not get it relit. He called American Home Shield and was able to get them out to make the repairs. A few weeks ago, his pool heater quit working altogether. He contacted American Home Shield, and they promptly came out and replaced it at no extra cost. It would have been a $2,800 expense! This is just one example of how a home warranty can protect the client as well as the former owner. I always negotiate t... 12/22/2009