Amanda's Blog

Your Personality is your Niche

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:02:59 -0500

Melina brings the message home.

P.S. I enjoy having coffee with people in Oregon, New Orleans, Georgia and California....and Arizona, Alaska, New York, Florida...you get it.

Via Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist (Tomson Burnham, llc):

I accept the fact that not everyone will like me. That is okay and I use it to my advantage. You should too.

I know...weird way to start a post....it's okay with me if you don't like me. Makes me sound anti-social or something, but really I'm not.

Everyone has different values and different ways of looking at life...all you have to do is scroll through about 10 posts on ActiveRain to see just how different we all are.. The online world is your local coffee shop, but you have the good fortune to have coffee with people in Texas, New Orleans, Georgia, and California, all at the same time. Within your local community you have good friends and people...well, people that you dread seeing because they just rub you the wrong way. Your personalities just don't mesh. It's not a big deal in your local world because you have other friends who think you are fabulous.

I know, I know...you're thinking, Melina...you're rambling....hello, get to the point because if you are like me, you have the attention span of a flea and you need to be enterained or you're moving on...

Niche...that seems to be the real estate word to be successful. "Find a niche," coaches scream at you...horse properties, condos, or a local neighborhood. I agree that is a good idea. Know something and know it well. I think this applies to your person. Know yourself and know you well...because in the blogosphere, your personality is your niche.

If you read my posts they are filled with data because I like it. I'm not a perky chick...not a lampshade wearing at a party kinda gal.. Me...I'm a great listening, sarcastic, analytical data geek. That is who I am, and I use that to my advantage by sharing my personality in my posts. I don't pretend to me someone I am not which brings me good business, and GOOD business is what I am after.

I have limited time in my life for work which means I need to maximize my earning power. As a owns my own brokerage, working full time, married for 17 years with two young children woman, I don't have a lot of time. Time is very valuable to me and is not something I can just go get more of at Target. As such, I am cautious about how I give it away. If I am going to give my time away, it has to be because I think it will get me what I need which is GOOD business.

What is GOOD business? It's simple...working with clients that value me and what I have to offer them. I can't be everything to all people. I already know I can't, so I don't try. Some people look at my massive amounts of data charts and want to run away. My charts scare them. Others think they have found their perfect real estate agent. GOOD business is trying to find those clients that think I might be their perfect real estate agent. If you are who you are on your posts, then people will like you or hate you...either is okay, because there will be enough people who like you. You want to interact with those people who like you, your style, your way of doing things. I personally believe that it is better to only get 50 leads in a year and close 30-40 transactions off that, then get 250 leads and only close 30-40 transactions. The less time I spend on converting leads to clients the better off my personal life is. I'd like to have a life outside real estate...

Most real estate agents can name those clients that they have dreaded....you know the ones that the name comes up on the caller ID and your hand jerks away from the phone like it is on fire. Chances are there is nothing wrong with that client...what is wrong is the personality fit. Their perfect agent has a different personality. Why spend your time working with people who aren't going to glow about how great you are? That's what you want. You want client evangelists...clients who think you are so great that they will preach to their friends that you are the best thing since the iPhone (and as an iPhone loving geek, that is saying something)!

Real estate is in a tumultuos time and it makes no sense to expend energy on people who rub you the wrong way. They aren't going to have a good customer experience and you will dread working with them. Not a good combination for future referrals...and that is the goal because future referrals are free and are essential to the vitality of a successful long term business.

You want to surround yourself, whether online or in your local community, with people who mesh with you. You want to network with agents in the online world that have similar values to you. If their clients like them, chances are they will like you and have a positive consumer experience. You won't have to harass them for referrals because they already think you are awesome.

So remember...the next time you write a post...go out and be yourself. Whether you are an aggressive person, data loving geek, or everything is rosy kinda of person, don't make excuses or back down because someone doesn't like your style: Be yourself.. You'll be better off in the business world and your personal life for it

Remember, your personality is your niche, the rest is irrelevant.

The Power Of Active Rain And The Maryland Food Bank During the Holidays

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:29:39 -0600

Further proof that blogging is a powerful way to spread the word...

Good job, Audrey!

Via Audrey June-Forshey, GRI, Gaithersburg, MD:

Every year my office, RE/MAX Realty Group in Gaithersburg, Maryland supports our community in some way. In past years we have helped the Salvation Army Angel Tree Kids to help make the holidays better for others. I was always amazed at the support and generosity that the agents in my office showed for those in need.

This year we did a Food Drive for the Maryland Food Bank. Each agent was asked to send out postcards to folks in our SOI and other networks we were involved with in order to meet our goal of 500 lbs of food for the Maryland Food Bank. I, of course, wrote a post about the food drive with all of the pertinent information if anyone wanted to drop food off to the office.

Food came it bit by bit. People in the office, the office building and clients did indeed bring food to the office to help the cause. However, I was amazed when I got a call on the phone and a young lady called me to say that their company also wanted to help the Maryland Food Bank and could they put their food with ours. We were thrilled to have them put their collection with ours.

Just today I had a phone call from a woman who had food to drop off to the office and wanted to make sure we were still collecting food. I told her yes and that we would be thrilled for her to drop the food off at the office. I was so excited that the blog helped our cause in a round about way. My broker thought it was great. It lets the public know us on many different levels, not just as agents, but as a part of the community.

I asked both of these women how did they know about our food drive and they both told me they read it on my blog here on Active Rain!!

How close did we get to our 500lbs goal? Well, the last time we weighed we counted 1772 lbs and more food has come into the office. Our office is happy that even in times like these, people know that there are people who need our help and we were able to be there for them. Thank to everyone who helped the Maryland Food Bank this holiday Season.

60 Minutes: A Second Mortgage Disaster?

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:38:08 -0600

Real estate is local ... the credit crunch is not.

Nobody wants to deal with or hear about doom and gloom and there are plenty of people still saying that the bad news is nothing more than media sensationalism and/or a ratings grab. How I wish that we could simply turn the channel and make this all go away.

The reality of the situation is that uncertain times are ahead and I am a firm believer that the best way to prepare for the worst begins with a deeper level of awareness.

Via Mark MacKenzie Real Estate Planning:

First of all I need to thank Marc Rasmussen for bringing this segment to my attention on his blog because I was not aware of it.

I am also glad that 60 minutes had the foresight and courage to run a piece like this, even though it does instill concern about the direction of the housing market and ultimately the economy; there is simply too much at stake for this country, our government, and the REALTOR community to pretend that this type of threat to our housing market does not exist. Or to simply hope that the problem will go away or take care of itself. It's not going away, and it's not going to take care of itself without an awful lot of pain for an extended period of time - and quite frankly I'm not sure if most Americans are prepared to weather this type of correction. As we are seeing, a housing correction will indeed spillover into every corner of our economy, the financial markets, and the credit markets.

The point that the 60 minute segment brings up, the fact that there are still millions of loans acting as ticking time bombs, is the fundamental issue as to the reason I wrote the, "It's The Housing Market, Stupid!" book.

This housing and home-ownership bubble that is the result of easy and cheap money and aggressive leverage, has not yet run it's course. In fact, I would argue that we are only one third of the way through a correction. And there are two reasons for this. First, we are going to continue to see millions of foreclosures over the next four years. Credit Suisse recently increased their estimates to 8.1 million foreclosures. Asa result of the first wave of foreclosures, the supply of homes has surged 48% over the past three years (source: NAR). The second concern is that there is not a buyer for these homes that will ultimately end up in foreclosure. With the mortgage market as tight as it is, the demand for real estate has plummeted nearly 30% over the past three years (source: NAR). It is a perfect storm, demand has plunged, and supply has surged. And there is no indication or data that either of these trends is changing course, especially considering the broader economic concerns.

Ordinarily, if this was just simply an isolated case of home prices declining further, it may not be so worrisome. But the truth is that declines in home values, the leading cause of foreclosures, are anything but isolated. They have a significant spillover effect to the financial markets (including the stock market), the credit markets, and the broader economy (jobs).

While an unpopular position, I will admit that it is my belief that the economy will not be able recover from this current recession until the housing market, the foundation and engine for our economy, can get some price stability. And what this means is that the excess supply of homes (approximately 1.5 million) needs to be absorbed, preferably sooner rather than later as the longer it takes for this to be accomplished, the more homeowners will be at risk and the more damage will be done to the economy.

The government needs to get ahead of this crisis rather than reacting to it. Loan modifications and lower mortgage rates are not the answer, this is going to require aggressive fiscal policy to get Americans to invest in the real estate market in order to prevent a cascading effect on the overall economic health of this country.

www.ItsTheHousingMarketStupid.com

SOLD! SOLD! ONE ACRE HOME FOR SALE IN HASLET--NORTHWEST ISD!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:23:18 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

154 Lexington Court, Haslet, TX

ONE ACRE IN NORTHWEST ISD WITH 3 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE! $105000

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $105,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	1,088
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	3 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	43,560 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Attic	Laundry area - inside	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

ONE ACRE CUL-DE-SAC LOT IN HASLET!

PRIVATE WATER AND SEWER COMPANY

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS

RV/BOAT PARKING

OPEN FLOORPLAN FOR LIVING AND DINING

NORTHWEST HIGH, CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE AND PRAIRIEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

COUNTRY LIVING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CONVENIENCES

EASY ACCESS TO DFW, ALLIANCE AIRPORT, TEXAS MOTORSPEEDWAY, HWY 114 and I-35W

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR 1-YEAR!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Sep 12, 2008, 10:56am PDT

BLOG FOR A CAUSE!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:45:59 -0600

Attention ActiveRain Members!

Do you have a favorite Charity?

Do you know someone in Need?

Would you like to raise awareness within the AR Community of a Cause you hold dear?

Welcome to the Blog For A Cause Group!

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Active Rain members are some of the most generous and supportive people in the Blogosphere. Promote your favorite charity, encourage people to donate goods and services and from time to time just send along an encouraging word to those who need it.

You might be surprised at what a difference you can make in the lives of others.

Central Arlington Home with Updates Galore--UNDER CONTRACT WITHIN 11 DAYS!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:27:39 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

1307 Brittany Lane, Arlington, TX

Fabulously Updated Home in Central Arlington and Close to
Everything DFW Has to Offer!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $159,900

Year Built	1954
Sq Footage	1,860
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	0 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Wonderful neighborhood in Central Arlington. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel, new cabinetry,open floor plan, game room, stone fireplace, decorative fixtures and lighting, beautiful wood deck and spacious treed back yard with custom fencing. These owners take great pride in their home and have done everything for you. This established community is located close to UTA, shopping, and easy access to either Fort Worth or Dallas.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Granite countertop	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

2 inch Wood Blinds Throughout

Sprinkler and Security System

Gas Heating

Beautiful Lanscaping on Treed Lot with Privacy Fencing and Lighting

2nd Living Area, or Gameroom, Overlooks Backyard

Arlington ISD

Convenient to the new Cowboys Stadium, The Ballpark, Six Flags and Easy Highway Access

Quiet Neighborhood with Inviting Curb Appeal

Granite Counters in Kitchen and Master Bath

Wood Burning Fireplace

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 27, 2008, 4:05pm PDT

Richland Hills Home for Sale--Priced Below Recent Appraisal! -- SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:35:09 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

7621 Kevin Drive, Richland Hills, TX

PRICED BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL!

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $119,000

Year Built	1958
Sq Footage	1,857
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	13,720 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

$15K below appraisal dated September 2007 and recent inspection reports are available upon request! All brick 3-2-2 located in Richland Hills, TX. Large corner lot with room for a garden, play and build a pool! Fresh paint and carpet throughout make this well built 1958 home feel like new again. With a location minutes from Downtown Fort Worth, N Hills Hospital, NE Mall, Bell Helicopter and Trinity Railway Express it makes commuting hassle free!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Family room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Stove/Oven	Attic
Laundry area - inside	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

.315 Acre Corner Lot

Mature landscaping

Sprinkler System

Birdville ISD

2-car Garage with additional storgage room

11 x 6 utility area with storage-full size washer/dryer connections

Fresh Paint

New Carpet

General Inspection Report available

Structural Engineer Report available

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 1, 2008, 3:24pm PDT

Blogging for Blood

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:50 -0600

2008 is widely predicted to be a year of economic stress in American Households.

When considering your budget for 2008, if charitable contributions are an item being reviewed, you'll be pleased to know that you can still budget to help others in need. It's a budget and a gift of your time.

There are 8760 hours per year.
1 hour every 56 days is all it takes.
6 hours of your time each year saves 18 lives per year.

It's all about the blood. It's the blood that is the river of life and the river isn't flowing like it should.

60% of Americans are eligible to donate blood. 5% of them donate.

17% of non-donors say they don't think to donate blood. THINK.

15% of non-donors say they don't have time. 4.5 Million Americans are out of time.

Burn Victims, Cancer Patients, Accident Victims, Sickle Cell Patients and Premature Babies need Blood Transfusions and platelets just to survive. Patients that are Anemic or need Organ Transplants need Blood Transfusions just to survive. Heart Attacks often lead to surgery that requires Blood Transfusions just to survive.

1100 Blood Donors are Necessary Every Day in the United States to save these lives.

Are you sure you cannot afford it?

Are you sure you don't have the time?

Have you thought about it now?

BLOOD DONATION IS ONE HOUR OF YOUR TIME AND IT SAVES LIVES.

For more information about doing your part in Texas, click here. Carter Blood Care serves the needs of saving lives daily. With 26 locations across Dallas and Tarrant County, it's convenient to donate.

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Hall Team Homes wishes you a SAFE and Happy 2008.

We are proud to serve the Dallas and Fort Worth Real Estate Community. If you are considering buying or selling DFW real estate, contact Amanda Hall, Realtor to get started.

Hall Team Homes

www.hallteamhomes.com

amanda@hallteamhomes.com

817-239-9387 -- direct

Arlington Home For Sale in Desirable Lakewood Addition!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:39:25 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

2407 Perryland, Arlington, TX

Arlington Home For Sale in Lakewood Addition!

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $215,000

Year Built	1972
Sq Footage	2,399
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	10,640 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Laundry area - inside	Yard	Swimming pool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

NO HOA in Sought After Established Arlington Neighborhood!

Rear Entry 2-car Garage with Automatic Opener

RV/Motorhome/Boat Fenced Parking Area Measures 11x42

4th Bedroom w/ Private Bath and Separate Entrance Perfect for Office or 2nd Master Suite

Convenient Access to I-30 & I-20 Saves Commute Time

Arlington High, Bailey Middle and Hill Elementary Schools

Tons of Storage Inside and Out! Storage Building w Electricity

Heated In-Ground Gunite Diving Pool w Custom Cover, Attached Spa and Cleaning System

Sprinkler System

Gas Heat, Gas Fireplace, Gas Water Heater and Plumbed for Gas in Kitchen

Roof Replaced Recently, Radiant Barrier for Added Effeciency, Storm Windows and Solar Screens

Two Living and Two Dining Areas Are Perfect for Gatherings

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Sep 12, 2008, 9:14am PDT

ADORABLE HOME FOR SALE IN FORT WORTH! BURLESON ISD!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:29:04 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

12301 Rolling Ridge, Burleson, TX

Like New Home for Sale in Burleson ISD!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $122,000

Year Built	2003
Sq Footage	1,612
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	9,583 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Living room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Attic	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Burleson ISD, Bransom Elementary, Kerr Junior High and Burleson High Schools

Built in 2003

Master Bedroom 20X16 w Sitting Area

Master Bath Features Garden Tub w Separate Shower and Walk-in Closet

Landscaped Backyard w Covered Patio, Landscape Lights and Sprinkler System

Security System

Kitchen w Chery Cabinets and Faux Granite Counters Overlooks Dining Area Surrounded by Windows

Storage Building Stays

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Sep 12, 2008, 10:03am PDT

If You Can't Write A Check, Write A Blog! BLOG FOR A CAUSE!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:09:50 -0500

Many of you know that I am all about having fun here at ActiveRain. I learn here and I laugh here. Take a look around and you're likely to find me in the middle of the latest blog hijacking. It's all in good fun and it's a break from the serious side of life.

I DO have a serious side, too. I'm serious about Family...I'm serious about Real Estate...and I am serious about Giving Back to the Community.

Last week, I started a Group Blog For A Cause and I am challenging all 77,505 103,857 Members of ActiveRain to choose a Cause, Blog it and Post it to the Group.

WHY BLOG FOR A CAUSE?

Because you can. Everybody knows that in most markets, times are tough and money isn't flowing as freely as it used to. I get it. We're all working harder for less these days but it doesn't mean we can't do SOMETHING to help. No matter your situation, somebody somewhere is worse off. I promise. From volunteering time, donating gently used clothing or just getting the word out, anything we do helps.

Take charge. Find a cause. Write a blog! Bring a higher level of awareness to a need in your community and make your blog work for others.

YES! You can make a difference. NO! There are no excuses!

Pat Kennedy Blogs in Support of an Organization that Trains Dogs to Locate Landmines. Pat's Cause Saves Lives and yes, the dogs are safe!

Inna Hardin Blogs in Support of The Arts. Inna's Cause Enriches Lives!

Jason Crouch is Blogging For His Beloved Friend, David. Jason's Cause is an Inspiration to us ALL to cherish life!

Melissa Grant is Blogging For Jason's Friend as well! Melissa's Cause proves the Community Spirit here at ActiveRain is Alive and Well!

Me? I Blog For Blood. Blood is the river of life!

What are you blogging? What IS your cause?

BLOG IT!

3-2-2 In Lewisville's The Highlands -- SOLD!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:56:58 -0600

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

1509 Gunnison Trail, Lewisville, TX

Immaculate Home in Lewisville' Highlands Addition

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $169,900

Year Built	2003
Sq Footage	1,706
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.232 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful custom touches through out! Tray ceilings in the formal dining room and master suite. Classic wooden mantel over marble fireplace. Thermo windows with custom blinds. Kitchen opens up to casual living area and fireplace with a bank of windows overlooking the spacious backyard. Master suite accomodates king size suite of furniture comfortably and leads to the sunny master bath with dual vanity, garden tub and glass shower. RV and Boat Parking in the rear entry extended driveway is allowed! Close to Shopping, Schools and Lake Lewisville, this one is home!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Attic	Laundry area - inside
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

2-Car Attached Rear Entry Garage w/Opener

Plenty of Natural Light with Abundant Windows

Master Bath with Garden Tub and Separate Shower

Kitchen is Open to Family Areas

Pool Sized Back Yard

Lewisville ISD

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 8, 2008, 12:05pm PST

Bedford, Texas 4thFest WildWest Extravaganza!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:30:28 -0500

The City of Bedford knows how to throw a party! Join the City of Bedford at the Bedford Boys Ranch on Friday, July 4th for the Bedford 4thFest Wild West Extravaganza! The festival is an all day event and the fireworks begin promptly after the sun sets.

What to Bring: Bring the family and your hats, your sunscreen, your lawnchairs and your cooler to enjoy the food, the concert and one of the best fireworks displays that the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer! Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Where: Bedford Boys Ranch is located at 2801 Forest Ridge in the city of Bedford just north of Highway 183.

Cost: FREE!

Parking: There is no parking available at the Boy's Ranch, but shuttles are operating all day from Pennington Field located off of Central Drive just south of Highway 183 in Bedford. Shuttle service is $3 and children under 3 are free.

TIP: Parking along Harwood Road at one of several Shopping Centers is an ideal place to watch the fireworks. You'll want to arrive early in the evening to secure a spot as 4thFest is one of Bedford's most popular events.

Bedford Splash Aquatic Park is a great way to cool off during the day while waiting for the concert and fireworks to begin! With 3 pools, including a kids pool, water slides and shaded areas for lounging, Splash is Beford's favorite spot for cooling off! Located at the Bedford Boys Ranch, admission is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids under 18 and FREE for children under the age of 2.

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Hall Team Homes wishes you and yours a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Hall Team Homes is proud to serve the real estate needs of the community of Bedford, Texas and surrounding areas including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Colleyville, Hurst, Euless, Grapevine and Southlake.

Hall Team Homes

Amanda Hall -- Broker/Owner

www.hallteamhomes.com

North Texas and Mineral Rights

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:07:25 -0600

Well, here's a little story 'bout a man named Jed.....

Mineral Rights are a big deal! It's an even bigger deal right now if you are a buyer or seller of North Texas real estate. I recently took a class regarding Mineral Rights and learned that my role as it relates to mineral rights while being a Realtor is simple--STAY OUT OF IT. Yes, this is almost verbatim of what the attorney teaching the class stated. It's too convuluted a topic to address being a Realtor, and the legalities of it are such that should I attempt to delve into it, it could be construed as giving legal advice. By law, I am not allowed to give legal advice. (I'm not a lawyer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.)

This is what I can tell you: When I ask buyers and sellers why they want the mineral rights, most reply that either do not know or they heard it from a friend who heard of a friend that is making money from it. The sellers sometimes think there is a jackpot of natural gas and oil sitting under the backyard swingset and the buyers are mostly concerned that if they don't have the mineral rights that they could come home one day to find the backyard torn up and drilling taking place.

There is a lot of guessing going on about the Barnette Shale. In the meantime, seller's aren't giving them up and buyers insist that when they buy a house, they should own the dirt as well.

That being said, anyone who is interested in valuable information can contact a real estate attorney, a "Landman" or visit www.bseec.org for more information on the Barnette Shale and Mineral Rights. You can google Barnette Shale for plenty of information as well.

The topic of mineral rights creates so many issues that our local MLS has opted to remove any input fields that include the subject of Mineral Rights altogether. This should make things interesting.

Arlington, Texas Townhome For Sale -- Close to the University of Texas at Arlington!

Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes ) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:19:01 -0500

Amanda Hall | Hall Team Homes | 817-239-9387

2429 St Gregory, Arlington, TX

Beautiful Townhome Centrally located in Arlington with NO HOA!

3BR/3BA Townhouse

offered at $142,500

Year Built	1980
Sq Footage	2,110
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	.071 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Great curb appeal in established and sought after Graham Square in Central Arlington. With three bedrooms, three baths and covered parking for two, this townhome offers an abundance of living space. The cook's kitchen includes stainless steel appliances while entertaining at the kitchen breakfast bar. Updates include new laminate wood flooring throughout the living and formal dining room! The downstairs master has a private entrance leading to a covered porch that overlooks the park.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Family room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Stainless steel appliances
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking

Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Located Near UTA, Easy Access to DFW Int'l Airport, Dallas and Fort Worth

Desirable Location in a Quiet Cul-De-Sac

Park and Playground located within the Community

Duff Elementary, Bailey Junior High and Arlington High Schools

3 Bedrooms including 2 Master Suites and 3 Baths

Stainless Steel Appliance Package in Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar

2-car Covered Parking with Ample Storage

Beautiful Stacked Rock Fireplace

Exterior features include Sprinkler System and Covered Porches

Master Bath features a Jetted Tub w/ Separate Shower and Seating Area

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Amanda Hall

Hall Team Homes

817-239-9387

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 23, 2008, 8:46am PDT