Williams Trew | Fort Worth Moore Real Estate | Mira Vista Burt

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EXISTING HOMES
Williams Trew | Fort Worth
Martha Williams and
Betsy Barnes of Williams
Trew Real Estate are proud
to offer the new construction home at 701 Alta
Drive, located on the 8th
hole of the River Crest
Country Club Golf Course.
The unique property
boasts approximately 8,000
square-feet of living space
with six bedrooms, six full
and two half-baths, and a
three and one-half car
garage with capability for
car lifts. Living areas downstairs include formal living
and dining rooms, study
and great room with oversized fireplace. The kitchen
features state-of-the-art
appliances, a white marble
island, and custom softclose doors and drawers.
The master suite is located downstairs and features
a fireplace, sitting area and
an elegant master bath
with a separate walk-in
shower, freestanding tub
and custom closet system.
French doors open from
master bedroom onto the
back covered patio. Also
817-882-6688
www.burtladner.com
Moore Real Estate | Mira Vista
DeeAnn Moore of Moore
Real Estate is pleased to
present the home at 6621
Crooked Stick Drive, located on the 17th fairway of
Mira Vista’s championship
golf course. Hedged walkways, garden-style landscaping, and sophisticated
architecture lend an English country feel to the
exterior the home. Inside,
four bedrooms, 3.2 bathrooms, and four living
areas offer 4,960 squareThe home at 701 Alta Drive is located on the 8th hole of the River Crest Country feet of living space.
Club Golf Course.
Through the arched front
door, an inviting entry hall
introduces guests to the
downstairs is a second
walk-out covered patio,
open concept of the formal
bedroom and full bath.
and a media room fully
living areas and amazing
Outdoors contains a
equipped with surround
large covered patio with
sound. Another large living views found throughout
the home. The stately forbuilt-in outdoor kitchen, a area on the second floor
mal living room features a
fully automated pool with
would be great for an ofwater features and a free
fice, workout room or play handsome burled wood
finished fireplace, dramatic
standing fire pit. The cusroom.
floor-to-ceiling windows,
tom landscaped backyard
The home is move-in
and wet bar. A separate
has unobstructed views of
ready and equipped with
open area with large living
the River Crest golf course. amenities such as wholeroom, breakfast room and
The second floor inhouse automation design
kitchen create the informal
cludes four additional
throughout that can be
heart of the home. The
bedrooms, each with pricontrolled from a smart
charming kitchen is comvate baths, a large living
SEE FORT WORTH, PAGE 3 plete with stainless steel
area with wet bar and
The home at 6621 Crooked Stick Drive is open Sunday, February 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
appliances, built-in refrigerator, granite counters
and stone back splash. The
hardwood floors continue
to the first level master
bedroom.
Thoughtful details
abound in the master bath
with a jetted corner tub,
separate vanities and extensive built-ins. Upstairs
features a replica of an
old-world-style wine cellar.
Three additional bedrooms
and a billiards room, also
upstairs, can be accessed
by dual staircases and an
expansive balcony offers
panoramic views of the
golf course.
Outside, a stone patio
extends well into the back
yard creating a great space
for al fresco dining. Elaborate landscaping and
mature trees provide privacy and shade, while
wrought iron fencing allows for beautiful golf
course views. Mira Vista
offers 24-hour guarded,
gated security, an olympic-
SEE MIRA VISTA, PAGE 4
Burt • Ladner Real Estate | Fort Worth
Experience extraordinary
living in the custom built
David Lewis home at 2312
Medford Court West built
in 1991 in Park Hill. A circular drive and elegant arched
entryway welcome visitors
to the four-bedroom, three
and one-half bath home
with beautifully landscaped
grounds. The spacious
entry is flanked by the
formal dining room, office
or music room, and living
room which features a
stained glass window over
the fireplace, built-ins and
high ceilings.
The light, bright kitchen
has a breakfast bar and
casual dining area with
access to the lovely patio
overlooking the pool, spa
and yard. The main floor
master suite offers a relaxing and private space for
the homeowner with access
to the patio as well. The
master bath has double
vanities, built-ins, two
shower entrances and bidet. The lower floor offers
three bedrooms, a theater
room, family room with
fireplace and built-ins.
There is an additional “bonus room” and safe room.
Other features include an
indoor back staircase and
outdoor staircase, drive
through porte-cochere with
electronic gate, extra large
laundry room, three-car
garage, abundant storage
and easy access to the large
unfinished attic area. There
is approximately 5,800
square-feet of living space.
For further information
on the property, priced
$1,350,000, contact Suzanne
Burt at 817-882-6640 or
suzanne@burtladner.com
or Laura Ladner at 817-882The home at 2312 Medford Court West is priced $1,350,000.
6698 or laura@burtladner.com.
Coldwell Banker Residential
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s
International Realty | Fabulous Brokerage | Cedar Hill
First Impressions in Fort Worth
Arlene Kerley and The
Kerley Team with Coldwell
Serious buyers are atBanker Residential Brokertracted to homes that give
age are proud to present the
them a positive glimpse
opportunity to build a cusinto a potential new phase
tom home at 1462 Creekof life. Throughout Fort
wood Drive, in the master
Worth, buyers are looking
planned community of Lake
to established neighborRidge in Cedar Hill. The
hoods for well-kept homes
back of the property offers
and convenient locations.
views of a heavily wooded
A great first impression
creek area that runs along
is one thing that’s importhe back boundary of the
tant whether buying or
approximately 1.6 acre lot.
selling a home. It’s someThe lot has a large build site.
thing sellers want to make
SGC Homes, LLC proposes
and buyers want to find.
to build an approximately
Smart sellers are achiev- The home at 2007 Caspian Lane is listed for $790,000.
3,795 square-foot custom
ing the highest price in the
home with four bedrooms,
fewest number of days on
For more homes
and living area, a gorgeous three and one-half baths,
market by listing their
three living areas and a
throughout Fort Worth and fireplace, wet bar and
home with agents at Briggs beyond, visit
three-car garage appointed
gourmet kitchen are just a
Freeman Sotheby’s Inbriggsfreeman.com.
few of the luxury amenities with beautiful interior and
ternational Realty. These
exterior finishes. The floor
Enjoy the ease of living
that make the home great
experts live and work in
in the fully renovated,
for entertaining. It is listed plan offers a formal dining,
the neighborhoods they
an island kitchen, a spacontemporary home at
by David Fielden for
serve, providing neighcious master suite and guest
3901 Inwood Road near
$949,000.
borhood knowledge and
room downstairs, along with
Tanglewood Elementary.
On a spectacular .74strong connections that are Meticulous landscaping,
two bedrooms, a game room
acre cul-de-sac lot, the
necessary in preparing
and bonus room upstairs.
spacious living areas with
SEE BRIGGS FREEMAN, PAGE 3 The large covered patio
homes to sell.
views of the outdoor pool
Much like the home pictured, the proposed construction home and lot at 1462
Creekwood Drive is priced $484,900.
could features an outdoor
fireplace.
The future buyer can
choose to use the above
floor plan, modify the plan,
or select an entirely different
plan. A structural warranty
will be included.
Lake Ridge is an easy
commute to Dallas or Fort
Worth, located nearby Tangle Ridge Municipal Golf
Course, Joe Pool Lake, marina and restaurant, trails,
ponds and public boat
ramps.
The proposed construction home and lot are offered at $484,900. For more
information, contact The
Kerley Team at 817-247-2004
or Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 817503-4000.
Virginia Cook Realtors |
Karotkin named 2015 Top Producer
Alden Karotkin doesn’t
work in residential sales.
She lives, breathes and
thrives in residential sales.
“Every morning I’m
excited to go to the office
and see what the day
holds,” says Alden, the 2015
Top Producer of Virginia
Cook, Realtors’ Fort Worth
office for the second year
in a row.
This enthusiasm trans-
lates to exceptional customer service. If customers
call Alden at midnight, she
will answer. If they need to
meet at 7 a.m., she’ll be
there. When she takes a
listing, the home becomes
like her own.
Alden’s dedication has
ensured her ranking
among Virginia Cook,
Realtors Companywide
Top 30 and Fort Worth Top
10 throughout her career.
She also earned the Greater Fort Worth Association
of Realtors’ Spirit Award in
2011 and the President’s
Award in 2012.
“Alden’s career is inspired by a genuine passion for the industry, her
community and each client
she serves,” says Virginia
Cook, CEO of Virginia
Cook, Realtors.
Alden is an involved
member of the Greater Fort
Worth Board of Realtors,
where she has served on
the board of directors and
has been chairman of the
Government Affairs Committee. She holds numerous credentials including
the Certified Residential
Karotkin
Specialist and Accredited
Buyers Representative
designations, and generously shares her talent as
SEE KAROTKIN, PAGE 2
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Williams Trew | Burleson
Denise Swafford and
Williams Trew Real Estate
are proud to present 10053
Crestline Trail in Burleson. The gated country
estate offers privacy and
seclusion. The approximate 5,724 square-foot
home offers three bedrooms and 3.1 baths, and
rests on 5.6 heavily treed
acres.
The rustic contemporary style home offers an
open concept in the main
living and dining areas,
with high vaulted ceilings
and large rooms. The
home has two master
suites- one located on the
main level which could be
used as a guest or motherin-law suite, and one on
the second level. Both
master suites have been
updated in recent years
and offer en suite bathrooms. There is access to
the outside from both
master bedrooms, offering
Virginia Cook Realtors |
South Fort Worth
The town home at 4235
Clear Lake Circle is tucked
away in the Willow Lake community of South Fort Worth.
Located just a short drive
southwest of downtown, the
home offers proximity to
major thoroughfares, abundant entertainment options,
and easy access to nearby
schools.
The town home of over
3,000 square-feet sits beside a
private lake, providing magnificent lake viewswith no back
yard area to diminish the
views. It offers three generously-sized bedrooms, three full
baths, one half-bath, and two
dining areas.
An open concept design
provides for ease of movement
through the living and dining
areas. A fireplace in the living
area is a notable backdrop for
eyes drawn to a stunning wall
of glass doors that open to an
expansive balcony and im-
pressive lake views.
Like the living area, the
home’s master bedroom
features a soothing view of the
lake along with a garden tub,
dual sinks, and a separate
shower. Walk-in closets in
each of the three bedrooms
offer abundant storage. One
bedroom is a home theatre
with vaulted ceiling and balcony.
The community pool, jog-
ging/bike path, and tennis
courts are features of the
common areas.
The town home is offered at
$414,900. To schedule a showing, contact Renee Eiband
with Virginia Cook, Realtors at
817-946-3414 or reiband@
virginiacook.com. For more
information visit the website at
http://www.virginiacook.com
/homes-for-sale/mls13276992
.html.
fees and prepaid property
taxes.
• Costs of getting a mortgage. These include appraisal, credit checks, loan
the settlement or closing.
documentation fees, notary
Closing costs will likely
charges, loan origination,
include most of the follow- underwriting, commitment
ing:
and processing fees, hazard
• Charges for establishing insurance, interest prepayand transferring ownership. ments and lender’s inThese include title search,
spection fees.
title insurance and related
Anticipating closing costs
escrow fees. Title insurance
This laundry list of pois also part of closing and
tential charges can seem
can be troublesome if the
daunting, but your mortseller doesn’t have a clear
gage lender will give you a
title to the property. Your
Good Faith Estimate of all
lending institution won’t
your closing costs within
give you a mortgage loan
three business days of your
on a house unless you can
application for a loan.
prove that the seller owns
You’ll also get a statement
it. This proof comes in the
of your actual costs a few
title search.
days before closing — so
• Amounts paid to state
you know just how much
and local governments.
that fat check should be
These include recording
when you get to closing.
What if closing is delayed?
There are times when
closing can be delayed by
weeks, through no fault of
your own. This is a bad
thing, as it could affect any
interest rate you have
locked in (most locks are
for 30 to 45 days). Delays
can be costly to both parties in the transaction. Stay
in frequent communication
with your lender to monitor
the progress of your mortgage loan.
Make a list and check it
twice
We all know people who
are fanatical list-makers.
They keep little pads and
sticky notes everywhere,
but it works for them.
Even if you’re not into
lists, making one for closing
day is a good idea.
Here’s what you’ll need,
both on the buying and
selling side:
Buyer’s closing checklist:
• A certified check or
money order for the
amount specified on your
final settlement costs statement (the HUD-1). In most
cases, the check should be
made payable to the title
company.
• Your personal checkbook in the unlikely event
other charges come up at
closing.
• Proof of a homeowner’s
insurance policy for the
new house.
• Your lender’s Good
Faith Estimate.
• A photo ID, as some
documents will be signed
and notarized. The notary
must be certain you are
who you say you are.
Seller’s closing checklist:
• Keys, padlock combinations, garage door openers,
and access cards/keys for
common areas or amenity
centers.
• Codes to security system.
• Owners manuals for all
appliances.
• Checkbook for closing
costs or other expenses
paid by seller (such as a
temporary lease back after
closing)
• A photo ID as your
signature will be notarized.
Ask your Texas Realtor
and your lender for more
information about what
you’ll need at the closing
table. Their experience can
go a long way to ensuring a
smooth transaction, which
is to everyone’s advantage.
Follow these tips, be
prepared, and chances are
you’ll be smiling at the end
of the day. No one wants
this to drag out … believe
me.
For more information about buying
and selling property, I invite you to
visit www.ArlingtonRealtor.com.
The home at 10053 Crestline Trail rests on 5.6 heavily treed acres.
beautiful views to the
water and property. Both
the formal living and dining areas contain travertine flooring. Giving a mix
of modern and rustic
appeal, heartwood mesquite flooring was used in
the family area and second dining space.
A large stocked pond,
located at the back of the
home, lends to the feel of
ARLINGTON BOARD OF REALTORS
a lake house. The views
from every direction are
breathtaking. There is a
large balcony for relaxing
as well as large porch.
To schedule a viewing
appointment or for more
information, contact
Swafford at 817-994-5515
or
denise.swafford@williams
trew.com.
How to prepare for a closing
always go as planned.
What if your closing isn’t
the smooth-as-silk process
you’ve imagined? I’m not
saying it’s common, but
things do happen, so it’s to
your advantage to be preBy Tim Beary, president
pared, just in case.
ARLINGTON BOARD OF
All about closing
REALTORS
Closing is a process that
You finally found the
begins weeks before the
perfect house and your
actual closing date, and
offer was accepted. Now, all follows an outline dictated
you need to do is sign your largely by the buyer’s originame a few times and you
nal offer to the seller of the
get the keys, right?
house. The sales contract
Sometimes, things don’t
covers the key elements of
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3109 Overton Park E. | $924,900
Lynette Jensen | 817-253-1866
3821 Glenwood Dr. | $879,000
Suzanne Burt | 817-882-6640
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Upcoming Property:
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Karotkin
New Listings:
704 E Weatherford Street 3/3 $488,000
Mimi Klotz 817-291-4440
3125 Hemphill Street
Commercial Property $210,000
Steve Halliday 817-881-1497
4100 Ridglea Country Club Drive #1403
2/2 $109,900
Moses Druxman 817-602-6133
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5941 Stacy Lane | $399,000
Scott Bailey | 817-480-6060
2412 Shirley Ave. | $799,900
Suzanne Burt | 817-882- 6640
4900 Westridge Ave. #3 | $985,000
Suzanne Burt | 817-882-6640
5201 Caliza Ct. | $1,119,000
Scott Bailey | 817-480-6060
2901 Alton Rd. | $1,375,000
Laura Ladner | 817-882-6698
2108 Hidden Creek Rd. | $2,975,000
Carl Roland | 817-475-3951
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an interior designer.
“Whether a client is
buying or selling, my intent
is to use my expertise to
not make it just a successful experience, but a fun,
pleasant experience,” says
Alden, who has lived in
Fort Worth 31 years and is
a Life member of the Woman's Board for Cook
Children's Hospital and the
Jewel Charity Organization.
“I want them to be as
happy with their housing
decisions as I am with my
career,” says Alden. “Before
I will write a contract on a
home I ask, ‘Do you love
it? Because if you don’t
love it, I won’t sell it to
you!’”
Karotkin can be reached
at 817-319-325 or
alden@aldenk.com.