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This unique property is a must see! Showcasing granite countertops in the kitchen and all bathrooms. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the home features a radiant barrier in the roof and is fully wrapped.
The foundation is built to the maximum design standards. Enjoy the warmth and ambiance of the beautiful fireplace and take pleasure in outdoor living on the covered patio, surrounded by a heavily wooded lot that offers ample privacy.
The tiled living area adds an elegant touch, while the master bath provides ultimate relaxation with a jetted tub and a walk-in shower equipped with dual heads. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry. The 5th bedroom offers versatility, serving as a game room or a second living area.
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116 Thorobred Court, Azle, Texas 76020
Get cozy on the coast and 10 more Texas travel tidbits for September
School might be back in session for the kids, but there's still plenty of fun to be had all across Texas in September. Can't decide where to take a quick vacation, road trip, or staycation? Here are 11 events, exhibits, special celebrations, and hotel happenings around the state to help plan a getaway for Labor Day or any September weekend excursion.
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Ok, yes, because I included the Fort Worth Fringe there are technically way more than 13 shows opening this month. But let's keep things simple, yes?
What's not simple is decided which of these plays, musicals, national tours, co-productions, and regional premieres you're going to see this month. There's a lot of choice! Some are already picking up on the spooky vibe of October, while others are paying homage to the classics. As far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong.
Real Estate News
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way:
“Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to 24 months there will be a notable increase in the number of entry-level homes available.”
In some ways, smaller homes are already here. When the pandemic hit, the meaning of home changed. People needed the space their home provided not only as a place to live, but as a place to work, go to school, exercise, and more. Those who had that space were more likely to keep it. And those that didn’t were in a position where they were trying to sell their smaller house to move up to a larger one. That meant the homes coming to the market during the pandemic were smaller than those on the market before the pandemic – and that trend continues today (see graph below):
This graph also shows how the size of homes on the market changes seasonally. Larger homes tend to come on the market during the summer months when households with children who are out of school are looking to move.
That seasonality means, based on historical trends and the fact that fall is now approaching, we can expect smaller, more affordable homes to come to the market throughout the rest of the year.
That’s great news because, as Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), states, the need for these types of homes has gone up recently:
“. . . as interest rates increased in 2022, and housing affordability worsened, the demand for home size has trended lower.”
What Does This Mean for You?
The seasonal trend of smaller homes coming to the market in the later months of the year, coupled with builders bringing smaller, more affordable newly built homes to the market right now, is good news – especially if you’re finding it difficult to afford a home. Mikaela Arroyo, Director of the New Home Trends Institute at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, says this about a potential increase in the availability of smaller homes:
“It’s not solving the affordability crisis, but it is creating opportunities for people to be able to afford an entry-level home in an area.”
Bottom Line
If a smaller, more affordable home sounds appealing to you, good news – they’re coming.