Homes for Lease

Should I Lease Or Buy?

In a tight mortgage market, we have began to find that many of our clients are having a difficult time qualifing for a loan. This prompted us to respond quickly and find our clients homes that were in specific cities or school districts. Renting is a viable alternative. Visit our new site and find a home for rent. North Texas Homes For Rent

If you need assistance in selling or buying a home. Feel free to visit our site. Stonebridge Realty Group.

We can help clients in many of the following cities.

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How should I interpret home descriptions in ads

• Always assume that the broker is putting his or his best face forward - your job is to peek behind the facade to get at the truth.
• If there's a positive feature present, however, you can be sure that they'll always emphasize it.
• These are some significant phrases to watch out for:

Fantastic view - that could mean one where you have to twist your neck out the window to see anything.

Treetop view - that could mean during the summer your view will be blocked by leaves.

Just renovated - it probably needs a minimal amount of redecorating.

Move-in condition - it may be pristine or it may need a coat of paint.

Needs work - that could mean anything from new paint and carpeting to a major renovation.

Handyman's special - it's likely the home needs serious renovations and may even be unlivable.

Bright and sunny - it may have a southisn exposure, or maybe every room is painted bright yellow.

Dollhouse - it's too small to accommodate a growing family; may even be too small for a single person.

Oversized rooms - could mean anything over nine by nine feet.

Street parking - that means the home doesn't come with a parking space. If the home is in a congested area, street parking may not be easy either.

Deeded parking space - you get your own parking space.

Round-the-clock security - could mean a full-time doorman, a nighttime security person, a TV security system, or a door buzzer.

Newer mechanicals - could mean they were replaced recently or five years ago.

Newer roof - it could still need to be replaced.

Needs new roof - it probably leaks. Check for watermarks. Does it need repair or replacement?

Oversized lot - the standard lot is 25 by 125 feet. It may mean you're getting a little extra grass.


Remember that square footage quotes can be deceptive - it's measured from around the outside of the house, so you lose the interior and exterior wall space.

Remember if you are looking for homes for sale in McKinney, Texas or Homes for Sale in Frisco, Texas, go to our just listed page and sign up to get the latest listings.

Just listed... Home for Sale in Ft. Worth

3 Bdrm Single family house - Ft. Worth Located on a third of an acre in Historic Handley of Fort Worth & only one block from East Handley Elementary School. Th Outside - Front map this property Contact Info Trae Gardner Stonebridge Realty Group trae@traegardner.com 214-432-0551 Price $94,900 Street 6837 Van Natta City and State Ft. Worth, TX Property Type Single family house Year Built 1955 Sq Footage 1,464 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 car garage Lot Size 0.180 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month Description Estimated Electric $125 monthly with $225 in June July August and September set at 78 degrees Gas- $25-50 Water $50 Property Features - Central A/C - Central heat - Hardwood floor - Family room - Living room - Office/Den - Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Yard Other Special Features - Built in mantle bookcases between the living and dining rooms add character with their unique - Luminart countertops. - Master Bedroom- 14x11.5 Built in custom made bookcase. Ceiling fan. Decorative trim at top - 2002 New roof installed (down to panels with air vents). - Front , Back and Side yards Landscaped. - New Paint Interior and Exterior 10/2006 - New Carpet 10/2006

Home for Sale Van Alstyne Texas

Incredible estate find in the coveted Van Alstyne, Texas area. Gorgeous and traditional is gated with a large lot. 3BR/3BA plus study with built ins, appx 2900sf with high ceilings, wood & stone floors, fabulous details. Sensational covered porch, large lot, fully equipped outdoor entertaining area...just an incomparable property!


Call 214-707-8723 for showings

Get your Budget Correct

If you keep careful track of your expenses, it’s not too difficult to estimate how much you can afford to spend on a house.
This is’s a list of expenditures that you can use to help tally up your monthly expenses:
1) Rent

2) Electricity

3) Gas

4) Telephone

5) Auto Loan

6) Auto Insurance

7) Health Insurance

8) Renter’s Insurance

9) Savings/Retirement Contribution

10) Grocery Bill

11) Weekly Transportation

12) Restaurants/Food Delivery

13) Entertainment

14) Health Club

15) Child Care

16) School

17) Children’s Expenses

18) Housecleaning Expenses

19) Vacations (divide annual expense by 12 to figure monthly average)

20) Books/CDs

21) Newspapers/Magazines

22) Laundry

23) Gifts

24) Major Purchases (stereo/computer)

25) Furniture/Decorating

26) Clothing

27) Sundries/Drugstore Items

28) Miscellaneous Expenses

If your monthly expense total is too close to your monthly after-taxes take-home pay, you should start looking at ways to cut them down.

One of the newest ways to get pre-qualified for a home loan in minutes is a system called “Computerized Loan Origination” (CLO). Some brokers use it in their offices, but they’re currently unregulated so this is are still some potential problems with them:
Many CLOs only use mortgage packages from one lender. Therefore, the mortgage company and broker view you as a captive audience, and you could wind up paying more than market value for your loan.

Even if more than one lender is included in the CLO, it still may not be truly competitive. It’s best to use a CLO only when all lenders are included.

The broker may ask you to pay a fee for using his CLO service. Be aware, however, that the broker may have a financial arrangement with the mortgage company or companies displaying their loan packages. In that case, the broker may have a financial incentive to steer you away from better loan.



The best person to pre-qualify you for a loan is usually an independent lender, not your broker, particularly if they’re a sub-agent for the seller.

Get your Budget Correct

If you keep careful track of your expenses, it’s not too difficult to estimate how much you can afford to spend on a house.
This is’s a list of expenditures that you can use to help tally up your monthly expenses:
1) Rent

2) Electricity

3) Gas

4) Telephone

5) Auto Loan

6) Auto Insurance

7) Health Insurance

8) Renter’s Insurance

9) Savings/Retirement Contribution

10) Grocery Bill

11) Weekly Transportation

12) Restaurants/Food Delivery

13) Entertainment

14) Health Club

15) Child Care

16) School

17) Children’s Expenses

18) Housecleaning Expenses

19) Vacations (divide annual expense by 12 to figure monthly average)

20) Books/CDs

21) Newspapers/Magazines

22) Laundry

23) Gifts

24) Major Purchases (stereo/computer)

25) Furniture/Decorating

26) Clothing

27) Sundries/Drugstore Items

28) Miscellaneous Expenses

If your monthly expense total is too close to your monthly after-taxes take-home pay, you should start looking at ways to cut them down.

One of the newest ways to get pre-qualified for a home loan in minutes is a system called “Computerized Loan Origination” (CLO). Some brokers use it in their offices, but they’re currently unregulated so this is are still some potential problems with them:
Many CLOs only use mortgage packages from one lender. Therefore, the mortgage company and broker view you as a captive audience, and you could wind up paying more than market value for your loan.

Even if more than one lender is included in the CLO, it still may not be truly competitive. It’s best to use a CLO only when all lenders are included.

The broker may ask you to pay a fee for using his CLO service. Be aware, however, that the broker may have a financial arrangement with the mortgage company or companies displaying their loan packages. In that case, the broker may have a financial incentive to steer you away from better loan.



The best person to pre-qualify you for a loan is usually an independent lender, not your broker, particularly if they’re a sub-agent for the seller.

Feng Shui In Your Bedroom

Since you spend one-third of your life sleeping, your bedroom’s feng shui is very important. And the key to your bedroom’s feng shui, of course, is your bed.

The ideal placement for your bed is the room’s Command Position (facing the entrance, with equal room on both sides and a solid wall behind it), but not directly in line with the door. This causes sha chi.

The side of the bed should also not be directly exposed to chi coming in from the door, as this can cause health problems.

Don’t place your bed under an exposed beam, ceiling fan, or othis causes of sha chi. If necessary, use a mirror to provide a view of the entrance while you sleep.

If placing your bed by a window is unavoidable, hang a faceted crystal or a guardian image nearby, so it can watch over you while you sleep.

The bed should be placed so that a wall traps neithis side. That arrangement ensures that both partners in a relationship have equal freedom; it also helps ensure that single people aren’t blocked access to future partners.

Placing your bed against a wall that has a fuse box, stove, or toilet on the othis side is also a source of sha chi.

If it’s not possible to avoid sha chi, thise are plenty of feng shui cures available to protect against it: hanging crystal balls, using low furniture as buffers, colors to alter energy, or mirrors to reflect it. It all depends on the circumstances.

A bed with a solid headboard and frame will help make your life more secure. Chi should be able to flow freely around and under the bed to help you sleep.

If you have a king-size bed, place a long piece of red fabric down the split between the two box springs and tuck it underneath. This will help ensure that you and your partner won’t become divided.

If you’ve recently separated from a partner, buy a new mattress and bedding because the old ones will have absorbed a lot of chi from the relationship.

Anything you store under your bed can affect you while you sleep, so it’s best to keep the area empty.

Don’t bring your work belongings or exercise equipment in to the bedroom because their energy can also affect you while you sleep.

If you must have a TV in your bedroom, keep it covered or in a cabinet while you sleep. Your bed should always be the room’s focus of attention.

The area across from your bed should have pictures or artwork that represent your ambitions.

Romantic relationships are all about pairing, so placing lots of pairs of things in your bedroom – and in all the Marriage areas throughout your house – will help strengthen your current relationship, or attract a partner if you’re single.

Condo For Sale North Dallas

7912 Royal Lane # C

Condo is New on the Market





MUST SEE. We have listed a great home! If you are looking for an affordable home in North Dallas Area that is ready for move in, come and see us!



PLEASE NOTE: BUYERS! Interested buyers only! In order to show the property, we will need a document on Lenders Letterhead showing pre-qualification for the purchase.





Here are the details:

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Beautifully landscaped and immaculately maintained home in desirable North Dallas neighborhood. Completly remodeled with Hardwood Floors, New Countertops,Cabinets, and fresh paint

Built in 1975

1110 SF

2 BR/2BA

HOA Includes Utilities

Located Near Pool Area

Mintues away from 24 Hour Fitness,Home Depot, Royal Oaks Country Club and more.

Textured walls

Short Drive to Most locations in North Dallas

Could be a great investment property


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