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Tips to upgrade your home’s exteriorCurb appeal is important in

setting a welcoming tone. And ifyour home is for sale, an attrac-tive exterior becomes crucial.

"Realtors tell us that poten-tial home buyers make a 'streetdecision' in less than 12 secondson whether or not to view ahome," says Niki Decker of Fy-pon, a leader in the syntheticmillwork industry. "That's a veryshort time to make a good im-pression.”

August marks the first Na-tional Curb Appeal Month, agreat time to focus on ways toadd value and design appeal toyour home’s exterior, whether ornot you have plans to sell.

The experts at Fypon are of-fering their top exterior upgradetips:

• Swap a rotting woodenporch system with a new struc-tural synthetic balustrade sys-tem that includes porch posts,top and bottom rails, balustersand all the other pieces essentialto create a weather-resistantporch.

• Trim out exterior windows.Use crossheads for over a win-dow and top with a solid, deco-rative or recessed panel keystoneaccent piece. On the sides andbelow the window, use mould-ing pieces with plinth blocks inthe corners to eliminate mitercuts.

• Replace older, rottingwooden louvers with low-main-tenance polyurethane louvers.Such functional louvers shouldhave a noncorrosive fiberglassscreen backing to keep insectsout while allowing maximumairflow and ventilation to enteran attic.

• A conventional older wood-en door may be inefficient, wornout or plain ugly. Consider re-placing your old wooden doorwith a solid fiberglass door,which is up to four times moreenergy efficient and resistant torot, rust, dings and weather.Constructed as a complete sys-tem of components, Therma-Tru fiberglass doors, for exam-ple, are engineered to work to-gether for lasting performance,security and energy efficiency.

Throughout August, home-owners can enter the online

“Door Do-Over Sweepstakes”for the chance to win a newTherma-Tru fiberglass entrydoor. To enter the sweepstakes,visit www.TodaysHomeown-er.com/DoorDoOver.

• Make smart upgrades witha proven return on investment.For example, adding energy-ef-ficient vinyl windows, like thosefrom Simonton Windows, as amid-range project to a home canhave a cost recoup value of 78.7percent, while adding vinyl sid-ing can have a 78.2 percent re-coup rate, according to the 2014

Cost Versus Value Study con-ducted by Remodeling maga-zine.

• Add "top down" color to thehome by starting with the roof.Polymer slate and shake roofs,like those from DaVinci Roof-scapes, come in 49 standard col-ors and unlimited custom col-ors.

• Color plays a major role increating curb appeal. Add andmaintain colorful shrubberyand planters to give your exteri-or a natural burst of color. Lookto the front door, your shutters

and trim to add pops of color ad-ditions that complement the restof the exterior.

For more tips, visit www.fy-pon.com. Throughout August,Fypon will include daily curb ap-peal tips, along with detailedcurb appeal information andcolor advice from national colorexpert Kate Smith of Sensation-al Color.

This National Curb AppealMonth, make your home a morewelcoming place by giving its ex-terior a facelift.

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324 N. Howeth St ~ Gainesville3 bedroom home in Gainesville. Tile and laminate wood floorthroughout. Detached garage with space for 4 cars. Spacious back-yard with a patio and picnic table. Kitchen has gas stove and lots ofcabinets. Great investment opportunity! $66,500.

729 Valley View Ct ~ ArgyleOne-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a heated pool and spain Argyle! This home has a contemporary feel, gorgeous views, andlots of natural light. This home has a circle driveway and is locatedon a cul-de-sac. Open kitchen, study, 2 living areas, and a formaldining room. Beautiful patios, perfect for entertaining! Oversizedgarage and separate workshop. $729,000.

4612 Redondo St ~ North Richland HillsThis is the perfect home you’ve been searching for. Quality featuresincluding wood floors, all new windows, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms.3 larger bedrooms with great closets, extra closet space in the hallwaytoo. Darling covered front porch, huge backyard with a double gate to pullin your boat or trailer, oversized garage, extra storage in the laundry room,walking distance to the elementary school. $147,500

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913 N. Locust St. ~ DentonCommercial building for sale in a primelocation near the historical Dentonsquare! 4,580 square feet. Already leasedout! Tenant is Soho Salon. Charmingbuilding built in 1900 with hardwoodfloors, tile, and fresh paint throughout.Wheelchair accessible. $499,000. CallMarla 940-395-4014.

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2532 Louise Street ~ DentonGolden opportunity. Spacious convenience store with fullkitchen and furnished dining area. There is also an upstairsefVciency living space. This store is ripe for a conversion tostudent-centered convenience store and eatery. Owner alsodoes a brisk business with money transfers and check cash-ing in addition to the store sales. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

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Family-friendly carpet, tile that work for your houseYour home’s flooring matters.

Not only can it affect propertyvalue, but it’s also a fundamentalelement of design and style.With so many choices available,it can be difficult choosingwhat’s right for your family andhome.

Here are some guidelinesthat can help you make smartdecisions that meet your budgetand lifestyle.

Choosing Tile“Tiling your home can be a

great home improvement to eas-ily add value,” says Keesha Har-gis, a home décor specialist.

Easy to maintain, tile floor-ing tends to be very resistant tomoisture, fading and scratches.Tile allows you to create a varietyof looks in your home from Tus-can to modern with the use ofstone, such as slate, travertine,marble, concrete and linen.

Natural stone floors arebeautiful and elegant, but theyare not always ideal for families.However, today’s engineeredproducts are changing that. Forexample, PurSTONE, a pre-en-

gineered tile flooring availablethrough Flooring America, canbe installed quickly with or with-out grout on any level of a home.Unlike natural stone that needsto be stained and maintained,this alternative can look betterlonger with minimal mainte-nance.

Choosing CarpetThere is a vast selection of

styles, colors, and fibers tochoose from in today’s market-place, but a simple checklist canhelp.

“The activity level of thehome should be consideredfirst,” says Hargis. “For example,

a traditional, patterned woolcarpet may not be the rightchoice for a busy family withtoddlers and pets.”

Nylon fibers will hold up wellto foot traffic, but may not offerthe stain resistance a well-usedroom may need.

Carpets manufactured in to-

day’s polyester and polypropyl-ene fibers resist staining and canbe found in vibrant colors andsharp multi-toned patterns, butmay not last through years ofheavy wear.

Newer fibers, however, areallowing for softness and dura-bility to co-exist. For example,the Innovia Touch Collectionhas built-in stain and soil pro-tection.

Backed by a 20-year warran-ty, this collection can offer the re-silience a carpet in a well-usedroom needs.

Some homeowners maywant professional help in mak-ing their decisions. Think aboutconsulting a qualified flooringspecialist.

Design tips, home improve-ment advice and informationabout innovations in flooring areavailable at www.FlooringA-merica.com.

Flooring is a long-term in-vestment, so consider factorslike maintenance and usage be-fore making a final decision.

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3220 Brooke ~ Denton3/2/2. WON’T LAST! Great homeclose to Evers Elementary. $129,000.Call Josh White for more information940-390-9518.

7309 Edwards3/2/2. Brick home in nice neighborhood.$245,000. Call Josh White for moreinformation 940-390-9518.

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How to make your home more peacefulLife is busy and loud. A home

used to be a relaxing, calminghaven to hide away from thehustle and bustle of everydaylife. But with televisions in everyroom and a constant connectionto the outside world throughtablets, laptops and smart-phones, finding a fortress of sol-itude, or even a room of quiet,has become a near impossibletask.

If you long to create more se-renity in your home, considertaking the following steps:

• Organize. Just looking at acluttered room can make oneanxious. If you find that even af-ter you organize a space, it ishard to maintain, come up witha daily routine to simplify theprocess.

For example, sort and pro-cess your mail and bills firstthing when you get home so pa-pers don’t stack up. Once regularorganizing becomes a habit, itwill be easier, less time consum-

ing and increase serenity.• Set the mood. Your home

is the one place you have com-plete freedom to set the mood.Different colors can evoke differ-ent feelings. So paint your wallsin stress-reducing colors, such assomething in the blue family, ora muted green or lavender. Usesoft lighting and a musicalsoundtrack to help you reachyour happy place.

• Insulate. Perhaps the mosttangible step you can take to findquiet is to insulate your home’sinterior walls, ceilings and floorsto reduce noise transfer betweenrooms. Look for insulation thatprovides a high sound absorp-tion against low frequency rang-es, which are the most difficult toblock.

For example, stone wool in-sulation, such as Roxul Safe ‘n’Sound, is made from naturalstone and recycled content. Re-sistant to water, rot, mold, mil-dew and bacterial growth, it is

not only an excellent acousticbarrier, it doesn’t burn, and canadd valuable time for evacuationin the event of a fire. More infor-mation about insulating the in-terior of your home can be foundat www.Roxul.com.

• Design. When decoratingyour home, take into consider-ation the size and feel of a spaceso you can scale your furnitureand decorations to fit the roomappropriately. For example, a so-fa that worked in your last homemay feel too small in your cur-rent living room, making theroom feel off balance.

Nothing beats the tranquilityof a peaceful home. Whetheryou are annoyed by clutter, asnoring family member, fightingchildren, bagpipe practice, in-cessant vacuuming, dog barkingor your noisy washing machine,there are small steps you cantake to create calm, quiet spacesin your home.

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Flower Mound ~ GREAT LOCATION!Great schools in this very desired neighborhood. Two story home is acharmer, full of character. Large sunroom and workshop in backyard,large living areas and beautiful amenities. fe cow of this home isgreat for entertaining. $259,900 Call Brent Nelms 214-616-7092

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Flower Mound ~ SPACIOUS DREES HOME!Updated in 2013, this home has room for everyone! Two livingplus study and island kitchen with granite. Master suite is hugeand bedroom off of Master is perfect for nursery or workout room.$289,900 Call Charlotte Wilcox 214-808-8612

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Sanger ~ ADORABLE 4 BEDROOMHOMEWelcoming covered front porch, open cowing coorplan, split bedroomdesign. Master down, spacious open kitchen with pass thru to the diningarea, oversized secondary bedrooms, covered patio, walking distance toneighborhood park. $128,000 Call Ben deAnda 972-342-5029

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Denton ~ MOVE IN READY!Great coorplan with HUGE bedrooms and living areas on corner lotyard. fe family room is wired for surround sound. Eat-in kitchen,oversized tile, shutters and sprinkler front and back. Minutes fromeverything but feels miles away. $250,000 Call Tracy Clibon 469-358-3008

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Denton ~ IMMACULATE!Study is - can be 4th bedroom. Immaculately kept one story in RyanRanch in Denton. Extended patio, open coorplan. Treed neighbor-hood minutes from grocery, shopping & schools. $178,500 Call Deb-bie Lief 682-551-5305

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Lantana ~ STUNNING SOTHERBY HOMEStunning custom dnish throughout. Beautiful open kitchen, study withlibrary desk and shelving, huge upstairs media room can also be a fourthbedroom. Large gameroom with balcony. $389,900 Call Raisa Wilfong972-317-9406

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Flower Mound ~ PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!Open and spacious home with impressive entrance and sweeping stair-way. Kitchen with island is open to family room with dreplace. Gameroom upstairs. Great location close to schools, restaurants, shoppingand lakes.Minutes toDFWAirport. $294,900 Call Dan Staples 972-317-9437

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Flower Mound ~ NEW LISTING!Flower Mound Acreage, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with new granite,dxtures & mirrors, New Granite & Backsplash in Kitchen, well forsprinklers, 2 dreplaces, TIle froughout, Parking Pad for RV/Boat.$375,000 Call Cindy 940-231-1004

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Lantana ~ GOLF COURSE LOTWITH POOL!Wonderful soaring brick and stone 2 story situated on large golf courselot with sparkling pool and amazing views. 4/3.5/3, 4 living areas in-cluding large game room and media room. Great kitchen with lots ofcabinets, arbor, covered patio with balcony, three car garage andmore!$479, 900 Call Cammy 214-724-0331

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Highland Village ~ LAKE FRONT LIVING!fis stunning New Haven built home on a magnidcent lake front lotexudes privacy with tons of mature old oaks. Hot tub cascades into anindnity pool which cascades down a 6 foot waterfall to the second div-ing pool. AWESOME. $850,000 Call Dave Ryer 972-317-9408

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Argyle ~ FRESH COUNTRY ESTATE!Full house renovation in 2008 by Noble Classic homes. Gourmet kitch-en includes Wolf 6 Burner dual fuel range with grill, double oven, ad-ditional oven and warming drawer. Pool was built in 2008 by Claeeyand an additional 2 car garage with studio apartment space was builtin 2011. $1,475,000 Call Sherry Grian 214-794-6045

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Lewisville ~ Lovely home in the ValleyOne story, 4 bedroomplus Study area. All rooms are large. Study area oeof Kitchen with doors to backyard. Backyard has covered patio, clean,private & room for pool. Very nice home to call home. $179,900 CallRoxaMaynard 214-734-2011

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BeauIn the warmer months, the

importance of your yard and pa-tio becomes top-of-mind as youspend more free time outside.While there’s no better place toread a book, meditate or simplykick back with some lemonade,you can only truly enjoy thoseactivities if the space inspirestranquility and relaxation.

Here are some great ideas forsome alfresco upgrades.

Grow a GardenWhile the fruits of your labor

can inspire relaxation, the act ofgardening itself can be a stressrelief.

Spend some time working inyour yard and you will be re-warded with beautiful flowersand the tranquility of nature thatcome with it.

SculptureArt can inspire relaxation.

Sculpture, in particular, is espe-cially beneficial. Luckily, thesedays you don’t need to be aRockefeller to afford high-qual-ity artwork for your yard andlawn. New designers are creat-


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Beautify your home’s outdoor spacesIn the warmer months, the








ing affordable, but high qualityoptions.

For example, Hypnartic Art-work creates visually serene, ki-netic wind sculptures withinreach for the today’s home-owner.

Ray Iannetta, founder, wasinspired by the great dynamicwonders of the world to createquality art.

Two of the more popularsculptures are the “ConcordSwan,” which can also serve as aweather vane, and “SpinningLeaves,” which swivels 360 de-grees and complements otherlandscape artwork.

More information aboutlawn art and installation tips canbe found at www.HypnarticArt-work.com.

Lawn FurnitureDitch the traditional picnic

table and install more luxuriousalternatives to complement yournew lawn art. From chaises anddaybeds to bar stools and tables,you can basically extend yourhome’s living spaces outdoors

with style, comfort and func-tionality. Add a fire pit to extendthe daytime into outdoor eve-ning activities.

If your yard doesn’t getenough use, consider the rea-sons why. Like any room in yourhome, some care and planning

in the design can make the spacemore attractive, inviting and ul-timately more livable.

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Make the most of urban living

No matter where you live,you want to make the most ofyour available living and storagespace.

This is especially true for resi-dents in urban areas who typi-cally have smaller living spaces.And urban living is on the rise.As of 2010, more than half of allpeople lived in an urban area,and by 2030 it is anticipatedthat six out of every 10 peoplewill be living in a city, accordingto the World Health Organiza-tion.

But less space doesn’t meanthat you have to go without, sayexperts.

“A few simple adjustmentscan help you maintain yourcomfort in a small home,” says

Robin Wilson, celebrity interiordesigner with expertise in creat-ing healthy spaces.

There are plenty of ways to“open up” your living spaces tocreate more room.

The Living RoomChoose furniture for a small

living room that is appropriatefor the space. For example, avoidsofas with skirts and selectcouches which are raised off thefloor to create a more open look.

A large, strategically placedmirror can also help create theillusion that your living room isactually much larger than it is.The same goes for lack of clutter.Be sure to keep a small space or-ganized with a daily once-over.

Storage

Living simply can go a longway toward making your homefeel larger.

Every season, go throughyour closet and toss aside itemsthat are worn out, no longer fit,or are out of style.

Use creative storage solu-tions to make more space. Forexample, an ottoman that dou-bles as a trunk is a great place tostore old photos and keepsakes.A bike rack that mounts to thewall can clear valuable floorspace in your foyer.

The KitchenThe kitchen is often the heart

of the home, particularly if youlike entertaining or love to cook.Unfortunately, kitchens can getovercrowded quickly by exces-

sive gadgetry.“If counter space is at a pre-

mium, consider highly function-al appliances that have multipleuses,” says Wilson.

For example, the PanasonicGenius NN-SD681S microwaveis equipped with inverter tech-nology, which gives this kitchenessential the ability to functionlike an oven and ensures everydish is cooked evenly through-out. Though it is compact in size,it still maintains a spacious inte-rior and comes with an optionaltrim kit that easily converts thismicrowave to a built-in, freeingup counter space while giving astylish accent to cabinetry. Moreinformation can be found atwww. Panasonic.com.

The BathroomGive the illusion of space by

decorating with pale or pastelcolors on the walls and floor.Avoid using bolder colors, ex-cept on towels and ornamentalpieces

Throughout the HomeEnsure that you have lighting

at floor, table and eye level tohelp limit shadows. Anothertrick is to use a tall lamp to draweyes upwards and add height tothe room.

A small home is no excuse forfeeling cramped.

With a few interior designstrategies in place, you can makeeven the smallest space feel larg-er in size.

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803 ACRES HUNTING RANCH -FORESTBURG, MONTAGUE COUNTY

Spectacular hunting ranch in southern MontagueCounty. This property has wildlife galore: deer, turkey,hogs, and bobcats. Denton Creek runs through the ma-jority of the property, proving a perfect combinationfor hunting and agriculture. Property is approx. 75%cover. The open areas of the property are improvedgrasses and provide excellent grazing or hay produc-tion. The improvements on the property include 3ponds, 2 water wells, and a set of cattle pens. Tons ofFM frontage gives this property all sorts of possibilities.$3,500 per acre.

APPROX. 233 ACRES -ILLINOIS BEND, COOKE COUNTY

Beautiful rolling scenic property with a 3bedroom, 2 bathroom Pam Harbor homewith separate 3-car garage. This propertyhas it all: deer, turkey, creek, ponds, andimproved grass areas for cattle or hayproduction. $3,850 per acre.

HOME ON 67 ACRES -NORTH OF NOCONA, MONTAGUE COUNTYThis is your perfect place in the country.Home on 67 acres with large pond andlong views! This awesome home is openand perfect for entertaining your friendsand family with pool, large courtyard, andcovered patio. This prairie-style home isopen with lots of natural light and highceilings. Priced at $475,000.

79 ACRES -SUNSET, WISE COUNTY

Awesome property in great area! Perfectfor your dream home. Property has lots oflarge oak trees and a beautiful pond. DidI mention the deer? The possibilities forthis property are endless! Electric alreadyin place. Fenced and cross-fenced. Comeand enjoy the country! $4,800 per acre.

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• Programmable Ther-mostats: Available for about$50-$100, programmable or“smart” thermostats can savehundreds of dollars yearly onelectricity bills, taking the guess-work out of finding a comfort-able temperature for your home.Some models even comeequipped with Wi-Fi so you canturn down the thermostat re-motely.

• Low-Flow Shower: Don’twash money down the drain. Bytaking the environmentallyfriendly step of replacing outdat-ed showerheads with new low-flow models, you can reduceyour water use in the shower by25 to 60 percent, as well as in-crease hot water efficiency, ac-cording to Energy Departmentstatistics.

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• Do-it-Yourself: Redeco-rating can make a home feelnew. However, professionals of-ten come with a hefty price tag,so use online resources to jumpon the DIY bandwagon or checkout free DIY workshops at hard-ware stores like Home Depotand Lowe’s.

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Highland Village $459,000Home on oversized lot backing to Corp of Engineer property. Circulardriveway w/3-car garage. Wood floors, crown molding & butler pantry.Family room has Austin stone FP, double-stacked windows, vaultedceiling & sky lights. Kitchen w/granite countertops, island, gas cooktop,double oven & SS appliances. Spacious master. Backyard w/arbor, pool,spa & fire pit. CODE: 3412SHER

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Corinth $459,900Custom home on .44 acre corner lot. Formal dining, gameroom, mediaroom, study center, butler pantry, hand-sculpted wood floors. Gourmetkitchen w/granite countertops, maple cabinets, double oven, large island& walk-in pantry. Master has his & her vanities, jetted tub & closet withbuilt-ins. Pool w/hot tub. Covered patio w/granite bar, TV, gas grill, frig& gas fire pit. CODE: 1005SHAD

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Hickory Creek $589,900Fabulous Lake Front Property! Custom 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath homeboasts slate floors, adjoined formals, decorator paint, master w/crownmolding, large bath w/claw-foot tub & see-thru FP. Family room hasslate floors & corner brick FP. Kitchen w/granite countertops, doubleoven, island w/prep sink, floating cabinet over island. Pool & waterfall.Views of nature & lake. CODE: 5EAGLES

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Denton $199,000Outstanding 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom with soaring 17 ft. ceilings inentry, living & kitchen areas! Flexible plan with 3 bedrooms on mainfloor plus extra storage & mud/utility room. 4th bedroom & 2nd liv-ing-flex space upstairs with secluded walk down room which could beused for hobbies or flex. Custom in every way! CODE: 3002MANO

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Denton $229,900One-of-a-kind home nestled among a canopy of trees which shades theproperty from the hot Texas sun. Enjoy the backyard patio & large treeswhich provide the necessary cover for those weekend cookouts. Homehas 2 large living areas, 2 dining areas, a great kitchen & storage aroundalmost every corner. Large master suite with sitting area & grand vault-ed ceiling. CODE: 905SKYL

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Corinth $190,000WOW! Seller offering $1000 upgrade allowance & 1 year home war-ranty! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Paul Taylor home with spacious backyard &refreshing Gunite pool for hot Texas summer days. Enjoy cookouts withnatural gas hook-up for your grill. Home has granite tile entry & parquetwood floors. Ceramic tile in kitchen & nook. Walking distance to school& park. NO mandatory HOA. CODE: 2802WAND

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Hickory Creek $254,500This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is located just minutes from LakeLewisville. Features include a large open family room & kitchen, woodfloors, huge master & the backyard of your dreams. The highly desirableneighborhood offers a community pool, parks, hiking trails and a boatramp. See it today! CODE: 103LAKE

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Denton $249,999This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home shows like a model. Designated separatestudy, formal dining, see-thru fireplace with sunroom. Upgraded kitchenwith breakfast bar, pull-out faucet, tile backsplash & butlers pantry.Designer paint & updated lighting. Large master with his & her closets.Open floor plan with upgrades & beautiful floors. Must see! CODE:5732GRAN

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Flower Mound $389,999Wonderful 4/3 home w/wood floors, crown molding & tall ceilings.Open family room w/built-in media center, tile FP & view of back-yard. Kitchen has granite counter tops, island, tons of storage, butlerpantry. Gameroom is oversized w/cathedral ceiling & windows to viewbackyard. The arbor-covered patio is a peaceful place to enjoy the lushlandscaping. CODE: 4308SADD

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975 Stonecrest $579,000Impressive 10-acre horse ranch in Argyle ISD. Main house (3,824sf)+ guest house (960sf). Perfect for multi-generation family! Beautifullyremodeled with granite countertops, travertine-wood floors, stainlesssteel appliances, custom woodwork, accent lighting. Open floor plangreat for entertaining. Bring your cattle or horses, currently Ag Exempt!

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0 Hook Street $285,0007 acres of raw land. Come build your dream home on this beautifulpiece of land. Get with the city on restrictions, easements, and utilityinformation.The city says that there is a utility easement and right ofway dedication.

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3124 Ottowa Lane $219,000Home has tons of storage, light bright floorplan, family room isopen to kitchen and breakfast bar and formal dining. Kitchen has tilebacksplash, island, ample cabinets and counter space, and walk-inpantry. Large master bedroom and large master bathroom with walk-incloset. 3 oversized bedrooms up with walk-in closets, plus game room.Floored attic storage, 3 linen closets, tons of space, water view, openpatio and deck area.

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1100 Chapel Drive $238,000BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME. IMMACULATE! Wood floors, crownmolding, and plantation shutters throughout. Custom cabinets in kitch-en, stone backsplash, granite countertops, and breakfast bar all opento family room. Split bedroom arrang. All bedrooms w/custom closetbuilt-ins, ceiling fans, and vaulted ceilings. Master bath has updatedtile shower, granite countertops. Yard is plush & beautiful. Coveredback patio w/slate floor can be made into a sunroom.

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805 S. Rusk Street $196,000Beautiful home with original charm & character! Wood floors, woodshutters, crown molding. Large open fam. rm w/wdbrn frpl. Kitchenw/tile countertops, custom cabinets, electric cooktop. Formal dining,formal living or study, game room, sunroom, large utility rm w/outsideaccess to backyard w/POOL! Master suite up with sitting area, largewalk-in closet, and master bath. All bdrms are oversized w/a secondmaster down w/full bath can double as 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.

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995 Mauve $209,900Spacious home with 2 living, formal dining area, eat-in kitchen, splitbedroom arrangement, 2 full bathrooms, one half-bathroom down,utility room with built-in cabinets, and a LARGE backyard corner lot.All bedrooms have ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Master bathroomfeatures garden jet tub, separate shower, double sinks, linen closet,and walk-in closet. Brick wood-burning fireplace in formal living.

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3505 Ocean Drive $185,000Awesome home with green area behind and acrossfrom park with trees. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with 3-cargarage (1 bay used for study with window a/c). Openfloorplan, wood floors, granite in kitchen with lots ofstorage and island. Split bedroom arrangement.

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5500TimberRidge $144,900In-ground pool, large covered patio, 4 good-size bed-rooms all with ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Kitchenfeatures custom cabinets, granite-like countertops, andoversized breakfast bar open to family room. Wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan, and laminate floors inthe family room. Master bathroom has floor-to-ceilingcustom tile work, garden tub, double vanities, andwalk-in closet.

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9850 W. Pollard Rd. $475,000Complete country living! 2 homes, 1 pond, 10 acres. Main homehas hardwoods; split bedrooms; 2 LAs; gourmet kitchen withgranite tile, custom backsplash, loads of counterspace, and viewto yard. Stocked pond is between homes. 2nd house is 1,360 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, expansive LR. 2 beds + bath. 30x35 ft. workshop.All on 10 very usable acres. Fabulous views of Tarrant Countyfrom front of property. Private paved road.

Call Patrice Easley 817-797-1449

PILOT POINT

11029 Osborn Rd. $275,000Nice home on 4.91 acres features 3 bed, 3 bathplus 30x40 workshop with 3 overhead doors.Located in the heart of horse country. Propertyis fenced and cross-fenced.

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200 Golden Meadow $295,000Former model home on .5-acre lot with pool.Two living areas, formal dining, study, and 3baths. Ceramic tile entry, kitchen, and laundry.Large master with walk-in closet. Recent paintand carpet throughout.Call John Cox 940-595-5915

VALLEY VIEW

464 CR 319 $334,900Home is on 10 acres fenced and cross-fenced withgated entry. Recent updates including fresh paint, tile,and carpeting, stainless appliances including fridge,and two 4-ton 16-SEER heat pumps. Large bonusroom plus a 40x60 metal shop with loabng shed andstall tack room.

Call Tammy Huddleston 940-382-4503

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1413 Hunter’s Ridge Circle $425,000Custom-built home with lots of extras! The backyard, outdoorliving area, and pool/spa will sell this home. Inside there arewell-appointed appliances and bxtures, slate breplace, splitbdrms, formal living and dining. Upstairs are a game room, 2bdrms, and a study. Outside living area has breplace, ceiling fansand is screened-in—makes for great entertaining! Beautiful pool/spa and pergola with fans. Landscaping by a Master Gardener.

Call Laura Brewer 940-367-0329

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475 CR 262 $485,000Property located in Callisburg school district with 3,000+ sqft home. Daniel Boone log home features 3 bedrooms and2.5 baths. Great room and master bedroom both feature 19-ft ceilings.Work from your home ofbce adjacent to 60x8 backporch. Custom iron handrails showcase the loft and staircase.Floor plan is open with lots of windows and plenty of roomto roam.

Call Sue Cogdell at 940-390-3264

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3512 Remington $534,900Backyard paradise with pool, pergola and cooking center!Grand entry with wood aoors and split formals! Master andguest bedroom down which is great for MIL. Built-in refrig,granite, island and walk-in pantry! Upstairs are 3 bedrooms,two baths and a great game room with wet bar! Electric Gate,three-car garage. Pool table and TV remain with the home!


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505 Williams St. $149,900This home is worth seeing! It has all the old house charm ata small town price. Hardwood aoors, two breplaces, claw foottub, French doors, wide trim, large windows, exposed brick, andwood siding. You choose downstairs convenience or a split lay-out with two potential master bedrooms. The upstairs has onelarge bedroom with a very large closet and bathroom. Updatedcountertops and fresh exterior paint in the works!

Call Shelby Bell 940-768-9296

920 Hayden Ln. $225,0004 bedroom home with open living and dining. Kitchen featuresgranite countertops and ceramic tile aooring. Island sink andbar area for easy entertaining and large gatherings. Fourthbedroom or aex room great for overnight guests and is locateddownstairs. Under-stairwell storage a plus and plenty of closetspace in this home.Upstairs second living or ofbce space allowsfor privacy with atrium-style door.


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7130 Millcreek $169,900Brand new and very versatile aoor plan on1-acre lot in a great subdivision. Horses andoutbuildings allowed, room to stretch. Formalliving and dining, eat-in kitchen, nice familyroom. Ceramic tile in entry, kitchen, baths, andlaundry.Walk-in closet and separate shower.Call John Cox 940-595-5915

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8609 Wagon Trail $156,000This fantastic home has a large open aoor plan with laminateaoors and an inviting breplace. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath homehas a study off the main dining room to accommodate a homeofbce or possible 4th bedroom. The home has just been freshlypainted and a new roof has been installed. The Cross Oak Ranchway of life offers swimming pools,playgrounds,walking trails,andso much more.

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682 CR 183 * Perfect for corporate retreat,hunting lodge * Fully furnished main hse,2,505+ sf * 4-2.5-2 * Guest hse * Outdoor en-tertainment kitchen/cabana, BBQ pit & smoker,pavilion, deck w-hot tub * Stocked fishing lakew-pier * Well * Workshop/barn * $400s * MLS#11993123...VIRGINIA 940-391-2379

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1210 Emerald Sound Blvd, Oak Point *SHORELINE ACCESS & VIEWS * 1.3 Acs *5,400+ sf * 5 bdrms * 4.5 baths * 2.5+ car gar *Great rm, fp * Library, fp * Media * Outdr enter-tainment cntr * Stairway leads to shoreline & yourown private beach * No Corps property * $890s *MLS #12154240 * VIRGINIA/JIM, 940-391-2379

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101 Trey Ct, Sanger * SINGLE-LEVEL BRICK FRAMEDBY .312 ACREWS OF LUSH LANDSCAPING... Situatedon cul-de-sac * 1-owner * No HOA * 1,611+ sf *3 bdrms *2 baths * 2-car garage w-add’l pking for boat/RV * Greatroom w-fp * Sun porch * Recent updates: cntrtops, hotwtr htr, lightning rods, shower, hdwd & certile krs, AC *$140s... * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

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FM 3002 & Union Grove Rd, Valley View * Acrossfrom Johnson Branch State Park * Corner of FM3002 (Lone Oak Rd) & Union Grove * Road front-age on 3 sides * Surrounded by trees, water, roll-ing sandy loam pastures * 2,349+ sf house, well,storm cellar, lake * MLS #11976013 * SANDYSTALEY, 214-802-3909

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34.99 Acres, Hemming Road * Luxurious living ina natural setting on the majestic shores of Lake RayRoberts * Enchanting lake views reveal life rich inpleasure * No HOA * Water meter * Your own privatelshing covers/sandy beaches * Abuts Corps land* Owner says sell * MLS #11815985 * VIRGINIA,940-391-2379

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Tips to upgrade your home’s exteriorCurb appeal is important in

setting a welcoming tone. And ifyour home is for sale, an attrac-tive exterior becomes crucial.

"Realtors tell us that poten-tial home buyers make a 'streetdecision' in less than 12 secondson whether or not to view ahome," says Niki Decker of Fy-pon, a leader in the syntheticmillwork industry. "That's a veryshort time to make a good im-pression.”

August marks the first Na-tional Curb Appeal Month, agreat time to focus on ways toadd value and design appeal toyour home’s exterior, whether ornot you have plans to sell.

The experts at Fypon are of-fering their top exterior upgradetips:

• Swap a rotting woodenporch system with a new struc-tural synthetic balustrade sys-tem that includes porch posts,top and bottom rails, balustersand all the other pieces essentialto create a weather-resistantporch.

• Trim out exterior windows.Use crossheads for over a win-dow and top with a solid, deco-rative or recessed panel keystoneaccent piece. On the sides andbelow the window, use mould-ing pieces with plinth blocks inthe corners to eliminate mitercuts.

• Replace older, rottingwooden louvers with low-main-tenance polyurethane louvers.Such functional louvers shouldhave a noncorrosive fiberglassscreen backing to keep insectsout while allowing maximumairflow and ventilation to enteran attic.

• A conventional older wood-en door may be inefficient, wornout or plain ugly. Consider re-placing your old wooden doorwith a solid fiberglass door,which is up to four times moreenergy efficient and resistant torot, rust, dings and weather.Constructed as a complete sys-tem of components, Therma-Tru fiberglass doors, for exam-ple, are engineered to work to-gether for lasting performance,security and energy efficiency.

Throughout August, home-owners can enter the online

“Door Do-Over Sweepstakes”for the chance to win a newTherma-Tru fiberglass entrydoor. To enter the sweepstakes,visit www.TodaysHomeown-er.com/DoorDoOver.

• Make smart upgrades witha proven return on investment.For example, adding energy-ef-ficient vinyl windows, like thosefrom Simonton Windows, as amid-range project to a home canhave a cost recoup value of 78.7percent, while adding vinyl sid-ing can have a 78.2 percent re-coup rate, according to the 2014

Cost Versus Value Study con-ducted by Remodeling maga-zine.

• Add "top down" color to thehome by starting with the roof.Polymer slate and shake roofs,like those from DaVinci Roof-scapes, come in 49 standard col-ors and unlimited custom col-ors.

• Color plays a major role increating curb appeal. Add andmaintain colorful shrubberyand planters to give your exteri-or a natural burst of color. Lookto the front door, your shutters

and trim to add pops of color ad-ditions that complement the restof the exterior.

For more tips, visit www.fy-pon.com. Throughout August,Fypon will include daily curb ap-peal tips, along with detailedcurb appeal information andcolor advice from national colorexpert Kate Smith of Sensation-al Color.

This National Curb AppealMonth, make your home a morewelcoming place by giving its ex-terior a facelift.

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324 N. Howeth St ~ Gainesville3 bedroom home in Gainesville. Tile and laminate wood floorthroughout. Detached garage with space for 4 cars. Spacious back-yard with a patio and picnic table. Kitchen has gas stove and lots ofcabinets. Great investment opportunity! $66,500.

729 Valley View Ct ~ ArgyleOne-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a heated pool and spain Argyle! This home has a contemporary feel, gorgeous views, andlots of natural light. This home has a circle driveway and is locatedon a cul-de-sac. Open kitchen, study, 2 living areas, and a formaldining room. Beautiful patios, perfect for entertaining! Oversizedgarage and separate workshop. $729,000.

4612 Redondo St ~ North Richland HillsThis is the perfect home you’ve been searching for. Quality featuresincluding wood floors, all new windows, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms.3 larger bedrooms with great closets, extra closet space in the hallwaytoo. Darling covered front porch, huge backyard with a double gate to pullin your boat or trailer, oversized garage, extra storage in the laundry room,walking distance to the elementary school. $147,500

Marla Carrico, Realtor®Carrico and Associates Realtors1421 N. Elm Street, Suite 105 • Denton, TX940-387-6800 • www.marlacarrico.com

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913 N. Locust St. ~ DentonCommercial building for sale in a primelocation near the historical Dentonsquare! 4,580 square feet. Already leasedout! Tenant is Soho Salon. Charmingbuilding built in 1900 with hardwoodfloors, tile, and fresh paint throughout.Wheelchair accessible. $499,000. CallMarla 940-395-4014.

COMMERCIAL $499,000

2532 Louise Street ~ DentonGolden opportunity. Spacious convenience store with fullkitchen and furnished dining area. There is also an upstairsefVciency living space. This store is ripe for a conversion tostudent-centered convenience store and eatery. Owner alsodoes a brisk business with money transfers and check cash-ing in addition to the store sales. Call Marla 940-395-0414.

COMMERCIAL $825,000

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Family-friendly carpet, tile that work for your houseYour home’s flooring matters.

Not only can it affect propertyvalue, but it’s also a fundamentalelement of design and style.With so many choices available,it can be difficult choosingwhat’s right for your family andhome.

Here are some guidelinesthat can help you make smartdecisions that meet your budgetand lifestyle.

Choosing Tile“Tiling your home can be a

great home improvement to eas-ily add value,” says Keesha Har-gis, a home décor specialist.

Easy to maintain, tile floor-ing tends to be very resistant tomoisture, fading and scratches.Tile allows you to create a varietyof looks in your home from Tus-can to modern with the use ofstone, such as slate, travertine,marble, concrete and linen.

Natural stone floors arebeautiful and elegant, but theyare not always ideal for families.However, today’s engineeredproducts are changing that. Forexample, PurSTONE, a pre-en-

gineered tile flooring availablethrough Flooring America, canbe installed quickly with or with-out grout on any level of a home.Unlike natural stone that needsto be stained and maintained,this alternative can look betterlonger with minimal mainte-nance.

Choosing CarpetThere is a vast selection of

styles, colors, and fibers tochoose from in today’s market-place, but a simple checklist canhelp.

“The activity level of thehome should be consideredfirst,” says Hargis. “For example,

a traditional, patterned woolcarpet may not be the rightchoice for a busy family withtoddlers and pets.”

Nylon fibers will hold up wellto foot traffic, but may not offerthe stain resistance a well-usedroom may need.

Carpets manufactured in to-

day’s polyester and polypropyl-ene fibers resist staining and canbe found in vibrant colors andsharp multi-toned patterns, butmay not last through years ofheavy wear.

Newer fibers, however, areallowing for softness and dura-bility to co-exist. For example,the Innovia Touch Collectionhas built-in stain and soil pro-tection.

Backed by a 20-year warran-ty, this collection can offer the re-silience a carpet in a well-usedroom needs.

Some homeowners maywant professional help in mak-ing their decisions. Think aboutconsulting a qualified flooringspecialist.

Design tips, home improve-ment advice and informationabout innovations in flooring areavailable at www.FlooringA-merica.com.

Flooring is a long-term in-vestment, so consider factorslike maintenance and usage be-fore making a final decision.

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How to make your home more peacefulLife is busy and loud. A home

used to be a relaxing, calminghaven to hide away from thehustle and bustle of everydaylife. But with televisions in everyroom and a constant connectionto the outside world throughtablets, laptops and smart-phones, finding a fortress of sol-itude, or even a room of quiet,has become a near impossibletask.

If you long to create more se-renity in your home, considertaking the following steps:

• Organize. Just looking at acluttered room can make oneanxious. If you find that even af-ter you organize a space, it ishard to maintain, come up witha daily routine to simplify theprocess.

For example, sort and pro-cess your mail and bills firstthing when you get home so pa-pers don’t stack up. Once regularorganizing becomes a habit, itwill be easier, less time consum-

ing and increase serenity.• Set the mood. Your home

is the one place you have com-plete freedom to set the mood.Different colors can evoke differ-ent feelings. So paint your wallsin stress-reducing colors, such assomething in the blue family, ora muted green or lavender. Usesoft lighting and a musicalsoundtrack to help you reachyour happy place.

• Insulate. Perhaps the mosttangible step you can take to findquiet is to insulate your home’sinterior walls, ceilings and floorsto reduce noise transfer betweenrooms. Look for insulation thatprovides a high sound absorp-tion against low frequency rang-es, which are the most difficult toblock.

For example, stone wool in-sulation, such as Roxul Safe ‘n’Sound, is made from naturalstone and recycled content. Re-sistant to water, rot, mold, mil-dew and bacterial growth, it is

not only an excellent acousticbarrier, it doesn’t burn, and canadd valuable time for evacuationin the event of a fire. More infor-mation about insulating the in-terior of your home can be foundat www.Roxul.com.

• Design. When decoratingyour home, take into consider-ation the size and feel of a spaceso you can scale your furnitureand decorations to fit the roomappropriately. For example, a so-fa that worked in your last homemay feel too small in your cur-rent living room, making theroom feel off balance.

Nothing beats the tranquilityof a peaceful home. Whetheryou are annoyed by clutter, asnoring family member, fightingchildren, bagpipe practice, in-cessant vacuuming, dog barkingor your noisy washing machine,there are small steps you cantake to create calm, quiet spacesin your home.

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Flower Mound ~ GREAT LOCATION!Great schools in this very desired neighborhood. Two story home is acharmer, full of character. Large sunroom and workshop in backyard,large living areas and beautiful amenities. fe cow of this home isgreat for entertaining. $259,900 Call Brent Nelms 214-616-7092

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Flower Mound ~ SPACIOUS DREES HOME!Updated in 2013, this home has room for everyone! Two livingplus study and island kitchen with granite. Master suite is hugeand bedroom off of Master is perfect for nursery or workout room.$289,900 Call Charlotte Wilcox 214-808-8612

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Sanger ~ ADORABLE 4 BEDROOMHOMEWelcoming covered front porch, open cowing coorplan, split bedroomdesign. Master down, spacious open kitchen with pass thru to the diningarea, oversized secondary bedrooms, covered patio, walking distance toneighborhood park. $128,000 Call Ben deAnda 972-342-5029

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Denton ~ MOVE IN READY!Great coorplan with HUGE bedrooms and living areas on corner lotyard. fe family room is wired for surround sound. Eat-in kitchen,oversized tile, shutters and sprinkler front and back. Minutes fromeverything but feels miles away. $250,000 Call Tracy Clibon 469-358-3008

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Denton ~ IMMACULATE!Study is - can be 4th bedroom. Immaculately kept one story in RyanRanch in Denton. Extended patio, open coorplan. Treed neighbor-hood minutes from grocery, shopping & schools. $178,500 Call Deb-bie Lief 682-551-5305

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Lantana ~ STUNNING SOTHERBY HOMEStunning custom dnish throughout. Beautiful open kitchen, study withlibrary desk and shelving, huge upstairs media room can also be a fourthbedroom. Large gameroom with balcony. $389,900 Call Raisa Wilfong972-317-9406

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Flower Mound ~ PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!Open and spacious home with impressive entrance and sweeping stair-way. Kitchen with island is open to family room with dreplace. Gameroom upstairs. Great location close to schools, restaurants, shoppingand lakes.Minutes toDFWAirport. $294,900 Call Dan Staples 972-317-9437

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Flower Mound ~ NEW LISTING!Flower Mound Acreage, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with new granite,dxtures & mirrors, New Granite & Backsplash in Kitchen, well forsprinklers, 2 dreplaces, TIle froughout, Parking Pad for RV/Boat.$375,000 Call Cindy 940-231-1004

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Lantana ~ GOLF COURSE LOTWITH POOL!Wonderful soaring brick and stone 2 story situated on large golf courselot with sparkling pool and amazing views. 4/3.5/3, 4 living areas in-cluding large game room and media room. Great kitchen with lots ofcabinets, arbor, covered patio with balcony, three car garage andmore!$479, 900 Call Cammy 214-724-0331

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Highland Village ~ LAKE FRONT LIVING!fis stunning New Haven built home on a magnidcent lake front lotexudes privacy with tons of mature old oaks. Hot tub cascades into anindnity pool which cascades down a 6 foot waterfall to the second div-ing pool. AWESOME. $850,000 Call Dave Ryer 972-317-9408

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Argyle ~ FRESH COUNTRY ESTATE!Full house renovation in 2008 by Noble Classic homes. Gourmet kitch-en includes Wolf 6 Burner dual fuel range with grill, double oven, ad-ditional oven and warming drawer. Pool was built in 2008 by Claeeyand an additional 2 car garage with studio apartment space was builtin 2011. $1,475,000 Call Sherry Grian 214-794-6045

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Lewisville ~ Lovely home in the ValleyOne story, 4 bedroomplus Study area. All rooms are large. Study area oeof Kitchen with doors to backyard. Backyard has covered patio, clean,private & room for pool. Very nice home to call home. $179,900 CallRoxaMaynard 214-734-2011

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Make the most of urban living

No matter where you live,you want to make the most ofyour available living and storagespace.

This is especially true for resi-dents in urban areas who typi-cally have smaller living spaces.And urban living is on the rise.As of 2010, more than half of allpeople lived in an urban area,and by 2030 it is anticipatedthat six out of every 10 peoplewill be living in a city, accordingto the World Health Organiza-tion.

But less space doesn’t meanthat you have to go without, sayexperts.

“A few simple adjustmentscan help you maintain yourcomfort in a small home,” says

Robin Wilson, celebrity interiordesigner with expertise in creat-ing healthy spaces.

There are plenty of ways to“open up” your living spaces tocreate more room.

The Living RoomChoose furniture for a small

living room that is appropriatefor the space. For example, avoidsofas with skirts and selectcouches which are raised off thefloor to create a more open look.

A large, strategically placedmirror can also help create theillusion that your living room isactually much larger than it is.The same goes for lack of clutter.Be sure to keep a small space or-ganized with a daily once-over.

Storage

Living simply can go a longway toward making your homefeel larger.

Every season, go throughyour closet and toss aside itemsthat are worn out, no longer fit,or are out of style.

Use creative storage solu-tions to make more space. Forexample, an ottoman that dou-bles as a trunk is a great place tostore old photos and keepsakes.A bike rack that mounts to thewall can clear valuable floorspace in your foyer.

The KitchenThe kitchen is often the heart

of the home, particularly if youlike entertaining or love to cook.Unfortunately, kitchens can getovercrowded quickly by exces-

sive gadgetry.“If counter space is at a pre-

mium, consider highly function-al appliances that have multipleuses,” says Wilson.

For example, the PanasonicGenius NN-SD681S microwaveis equipped with inverter tech-nology, which gives this kitchenessential the ability to functionlike an oven and ensures everydish is cooked evenly through-out. Though it is compact in size,it still maintains a spacious inte-rior and comes with an optionaltrim kit that easily converts thismicrowave to a built-in, freeingup counter space while giving astylish accent to cabinetry. Moreinformation can be found atwww. Panasonic.com.

The BathroomGive the illusion of space by

decorating with pale or pastelcolors on the walls and floor.Avoid using bolder colors, ex-cept on towels and ornamentalpieces

Throughout the HomeEnsure that you have lighting

at floor, table and eye level tohelp limit shadows. Anothertrick is to use a tall lamp to draweyes upwards and add height tothe room.

A small home is no excuse forfeeling cramped.

With a few interior designstrategies in place, you can makeeven the smallest space feel larg-er in size.

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803 ACRES HUNTING RANCH -FORESTBURG, MONTAGUE COUNTY

Spectacular hunting ranch in southern MontagueCounty. This property has wildlife galore: deer, turkey,hogs, and bobcats. Denton Creek runs through the ma-jority of the property, proving a perfect combinationfor hunting and agriculture. Property is approx. 75%cover. The open areas of the property are improvedgrasses and provide excellent grazing or hay produc-tion. The improvements on the property include 3ponds, 2 water wells, and a set of cattle pens. Tons ofFM frontage gives this property all sorts of possibilities.$3,500 per acre.

APPROX. 233 ACRES -ILLINOIS BEND, COOKE COUNTY

Beautiful rolling scenic property with a 3bedroom, 2 bathroom Pam Harbor homewith separate 3-car garage. This propertyhas it all: deer, turkey, creek, ponds, andimproved grass areas for cattle or hayproduction. $3,850 per acre.

HOME ON 67 ACRES -NORTH OF NOCONA, MONTAGUE COUNTYThis is your perfect place in the country.Home on 67 acres with large pond andlong views! This awesome home is openand perfect for entertaining your friendsand family with pool, large courtyard, andcovered patio. This prairie-style home isopen with lots of natural light and highceilings. Priced at $475,000.

79 ACRES -SUNSET, WISE COUNTY

Awesome property in great area! Perfectfor your dream home. Property has lots oflarge oak trees and a beautiful pond. DidI mention the deer? The possibilities forthis property are endless! Electric alreadyin place. Fenced and cross-fenced. Comeand enjoy the country! $4,800 per acre.

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Ten tips to save money inside your homeWhether you’re a home-

owner or a renter, savvy ap-proaches to running your homecan save you money according tohouse smart experts.

These simple tips from Ho-mes.com, a leading online realestate destination, and sistersite, ForRent.com, won’t takemuch time or effort to execute.

• Programmable Ther-mostats: Available for about$50-$100, programmable or“smart” thermostats can savehundreds of dollars yearly onelectricity bills, taking the guess-work out of finding a comfort-able temperature for your home.Some models even comeequipped with Wi-Fi so you canturn down the thermostat re-motely.

• Low-Flow Shower: Don’twash money down the drain. Bytaking the environmentallyfriendly step of replacing outdat-ed showerheads with new low-flow models, you can reduceyour water use in the shower by25 to 60 percent, as well as in-crease hot water efficiency, ac-cording to Energy Departmentstatistics.

• Extra Payment: Over thecourse of a 30-year loan, one ad-ditional mortgage paymentyearly can save thousands on an-nual interest payments.

• Unplug: Many gadgetsand appliances consume powereven when turned off, a phe-nomenon known as “phantompower.” Unplug or use a smartpower strip to save an estimatedfive to ten percent on electric.

• House Plants: With airpollution levels increasing, im-proving indoor air quality is im-

portant. But air purifiers cancost hundreds of dollars. Con-sider houseplants to remove tox-ins from the air and add color,warmth and comfort.

• Dodge the Draft: As ahouse ages, hot and cold air fromoutside often creeps in. Weath-erproofing is an inexpensive,simple task that can save up to 15percent on heating and coolingcosts.

There are a variety of weath-erproofing products, including vstrip, felt, and foam tape. Re-search what your home needs.You can also get a home energyaudit to discover ways to im-prove your home’s interior qual-ity.

• Do-it-Yourself: Redeco-rating can make a home feelnew. However, professionals of-ten come with a hefty price tag,so use online resources to jumpon the DIY bandwagon or checkout free DIY workshops at hard-ware stores like Home Depotand Lowe’s.

• Ceiling Fans: An air con-ditioner uses 3,500 watts of en-ergy, while a ceiling fan only uses60 watts.

Ceiling fans can even be use-ful during winter. Set the fan torun clockwise and the reversemotion will push warm air downfrom the ceiling.

• Shop Your Home: Beforebuying new home accessories,look for budget-friendly tweaksyou can make. Rearrange furni-ture and lighting to change thefeel of any space or switch dec-orations between rooms to makeboth feel different.

• Laundry: Consider wash-ing most clothes (except towels

and linens) in cold water. Usethe dryer efficiently by filling butnot overfilling the machine.Some energy-efficient applianc-es can qualify your family for an

additional tax credit.For more money-saving tips,

visit the Idea Gallery at Homes-.com and the ForRent.comApartment Living blog.

Exploring ways to reducehome expenses can help yousave for important upgradesdown the line.

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Highland Village $459,000Home on oversized lot backing to Corp of Engineer property. Circulardriveway w/3-car garage. Wood floors, crown molding & butler pantry.Family room has Austin stone FP, double-stacked windows, vaultedceiling & sky lights. Kitchen w/granite countertops, island, gas cooktop,double oven & SS appliances. Spacious master. Backyard w/arbor, pool,spa & fire pit. CODE: 3412SHER

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Corinth $459,900Custom home on .44 acre corner lot. Formal dining, gameroom, mediaroom, study center, butler pantry, hand-sculpted wood floors. Gourmetkitchen w/granite countertops, maple cabinets, double oven, large island& walk-in pantry. Master has his & her vanities, jetted tub & closet withbuilt-ins. Pool w/hot tub. Covered patio w/granite bar, TV, gas grill, frig& gas fire pit. CODE: 1005SHAD

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Hickory Creek $589,900Fabulous Lake Front Property! Custom 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath homeboasts slate floors, adjoined formals, decorator paint, master w/crownmolding, large bath w/claw-foot tub & see-thru FP. Family room hasslate floors & corner brick FP. Kitchen w/granite countertops, doubleoven, island w/prep sink, floating cabinet over island. Pool & waterfall.Views of nature & lake. CODE: 5EAGLES

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Denton $199,000Outstanding 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom with soaring 17 ft. ceilings inentry, living & kitchen areas! Flexible plan with 3 bedrooms on mainfloor plus extra storage & mud/utility room. 4th bedroom & 2nd liv-ing-flex space upstairs with secluded walk down room which could beused for hobbies or flex. Custom in every way! CODE: 3002MANO

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Denton $229,900One-of-a-kind home nestled among a canopy of trees which shades theproperty from the hot Texas sun. Enjoy the backyard patio & large treeswhich provide the necessary cover for those weekend cookouts. Homehas 2 large living areas, 2 dining areas, a great kitchen & storage aroundalmost every corner. Large master suite with sitting area & grand vault-ed ceiling. CODE: 905SKYL

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Corinth $190,000WOW! Seller offering $1000 upgrade allowance & 1 year home war-ranty! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Paul Taylor home with spacious backyard &refreshing Gunite pool for hot Texas summer days. Enjoy cookouts withnatural gas hook-up for your grill. Home has granite tile entry & parquetwood floors. Ceramic tile in kitchen & nook. Walking distance to school& park. NO mandatory HOA. CODE: 2802WAND

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Hickory Creek $254,500This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is located just minutes from LakeLewisville. Features include a large open family room & kitchen, woodfloors, huge master & the backyard of your dreams. The highly desirableneighborhood offers a community pool, parks, hiking trails and a boatramp. See it today! CODE: 103LAKE

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975 Stonecrest $579,000Impressive 10-acre horse ranch in Argyle ISD. Main house (3,824sf)+ guest house (960sf). Perfect for multi-generation family! Beautifullyremodeled with granite countertops, travertine-wood floors, stainlesssteel appliances, custom woodwork, accent lighting. Open floor plangreat for entertaining. Bring your cattle or horses, currently Ag Exempt!

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0 Hook Street $285,0007 acres of raw land. Come build your dream home on this beautifulpiece of land. Get with the city on restrictions, easements, and utilityinformation.The city says that there is a utility easement and right ofway dedication.

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3124 Ottowa Lane $219,000Home has tons of storage, light bright floorplan, family room isopen to kitchen and breakfast bar and formal dining. Kitchen has tilebacksplash, island, ample cabinets and counter space, and walk-inpantry. Large master bedroom and large master bathroom with walk-incloset. 3 oversized bedrooms up with walk-in closets, plus game room.Floored attic storage, 3 linen closets, tons of space, water view, openpatio and deck area.

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1100 Chapel Drive $238,000BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME. IMMACULATE! Wood floors, crownmolding, and plantation shutters throughout. Custom cabinets in kitch-en, stone backsplash, granite countertops, and breakfast bar all opento family room. Split bedroom arrang. All bedrooms w/custom closetbuilt-ins, ceiling fans, and vaulted ceilings. Master bath has updatedtile shower, granite countertops. Yard is plush & beautiful. Coveredback patio w/slate floor can be made into a sunroom.

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805 S. Rusk Street $196,000Beautiful home with original charm & character! Wood floors, woodshutters, crown molding. Large open fam. rm w/wdbrn frpl. Kitchenw/tile countertops, custom cabinets, electric cooktop. Formal dining,formal living or study, game room, sunroom, large utility rm w/outsideaccess to backyard w/POOL! Master suite up with sitting area, largewalk-in closet, and master bath. All bdrms are oversized w/a secondmaster down w/full bath can double as 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.

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995 Mauve $209,900Spacious home with 2 living, formal dining area, eat-in kitchen, splitbedroom arrangement, 2 full bathrooms, one half-bathroom down,utility room with built-in cabinets, and a LARGE backyard corner lot.All bedrooms have ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Master bathroomfeatures garden jet tub, separate shower, double sinks, linen closet,and walk-in closet. Brick wood-burning fireplace in formal living.

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3505 Ocean Drive $185,000Awesome home with green area behind and acrossfrom park with trees. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with 3-cargarage (1 bay used for study with window a/c). Openfloorplan, wood floors, granite in kitchen with lots ofstorage and island. Split bedroom arrangement.

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5500TimberRidge $144,900In-ground pool, large covered patio, 4 good-size bed-rooms all with ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Kitchenfeatures custom cabinets, granite-like countertops, andoversized breakfast bar open to family room. Wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan, and laminate floors inthe family room. Master bathroom has floor-to-ceilingcustom tile work, garden tub, double vanities, andwalk-in closet.

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9850 W. Pollard Rd. $475,000Complete country living! 2 homes, 1 pond, 10 acres. Main homehas hardwoods; split bedrooms; 2 LAs; gourmet kitchen withgranite tile, custom backsplash, loads of counterspace, and viewto yard. Stocked pond is between homes. 2nd house is 1,360 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, expansive LR. 2 beds + bath. 30x35 ft. workshop.All on 10 very usable acres. Fabulous views of Tarrant Countyfrom front of property. Private paved road.

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11029 Osborn Rd. $275,000Nice home on 4.91 acres features 3 bed, 3 bathplus 30x40 workshop with 3 overhead doors.Located in the heart of horse country. Propertyis fenced and cross-fenced.


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200 Golden Meadow $295,000Former model home on .5-acre lot with pool.Two living areas, formal dining, study, and 3baths. Ceramic tile entry, kitchen, and laundry.Large master with walk-in closet. Recent paintand carpet throughout.Call John Cox 940-595-5915

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464 CR 319 $334,900Home is on 10 acres fenced and cross-fenced withgated entry. Recent updates including fresh paint, tile,and carpeting, stainless appliances including fridge,and two 4-ton 16-SEER heat pumps. Large bonusroom plus a 40x60 metal shop with loabng shed andstall tack room.

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1413 Hunter’s Ridge Circle $425,000Custom-built home with lots of extras! The backyard, outdoorliving area, and pool/spa will sell this home. Inside there arewell-appointed appliances and bxtures, slate breplace, splitbdrms, formal living and dining. Upstairs are a game room, 2bdrms, and a study. Outside living area has breplace, ceiling fansand is screened-in—makes for great entertaining! Beautiful pool/spa and pergola with fans. Landscaping by a Master Gardener.


GAINESVILLE

475 CR 262 $485,000Property located in Callisburg school district with 3,000+ sqft home. Daniel Boone log home features 3 bedrooms and2.5 baths. Great room and master bedroom both feature 19-ft ceilings.Work from your home ofbce adjacent to 60x8 backporch. Custom iron handrails showcase the loft and staircase.Floor plan is open with lots of windows and plenty of roomto roam.

Call Sue Cogdell at 940-390-3264

DENTON

3512 Remington $534,900Backyard paradise with pool, pergola and cooking center!Grand entry with wood aoors and split formals! Master andguest bedroom down which is great for MIL. Built-in refrig,granite, island and walk-in pantry! Upstairs are 3 bedrooms,two baths and a great game room with wet bar! Electric Gate,three-car garage. Pool table and TV remain with the home!


3201 Teasley Lane, Suite 600, Denton, Texas 76210OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9:00AM-5:30PM SAT. 9:00AM-NOON

SAINT JO

505 Williams St. $149,900This home is worth seeing! It has all the old house charm ata small town price. Hardwood aoors, two breplaces, claw foottub, French doors, wide trim, large windows, exposed brick, andwood siding. You choose downstairs convenience or a split lay-out with two potential master bedrooms. The upstairs has onelarge bedroom with a very large closet and bathroom. Updatedcountertops and fresh exterior paint in the works!

Call Shelby Bell 940-768-9296

920 Hayden Ln. $225,0004 bedroom home with open living and dining. Kitchen featuresgranite countertops and ceramic tile aooring. Island sink andbar area for easy entertaining and large gatherings. Fourthbedroom or aex room great for overnight guests and is locateddownstairs. Under-stairwell storage a plus and plenty of closetspace in this home.Upstairs second living or ofbce space allowsfor privacy with atrium-style door.


SAVANNAH

Denton.Ebby.com | 940-891-3229 | Laura Brewer, ManagerIf you would like to be schedule a conFdential interview to join our team of Sales Professionals, call Laura Brewer at 940-367-0329

SANGER

7130 Millcreek $169,900Brand new and very versatile aoor plan on1-acre lot in a great subdivision. Horses andoutbuildings allowed, room to stretch. Formalliving and dining, eat-in kitchen, nice familyroom. Ceramic tile in entry, kitchen, baths, andlaundry.Walk-in closet and separate shower.Call John Cox 940-595-5915

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8609 Wagon Trail $156,000This fantastic home has a large open aoor plan with laminateaoors and an inviting breplace. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath homehas a study off the main dining room to accommodate a homeofbce or possible 4th bedroom. The home has just been freshlypainted and a new roof has been installed. The Cross Oak Ranchway of life offers swimming pools,playgrounds,walking trails,andso much more.

Call Deborah French 940-395-4751

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