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Texas Real Estate
Ask George and Chuck8/30/2010 9:00 AM
Dear George: Do I have legal claim to part of my neighbor's property?
Ready to jump into homeownership but need a little push?8/11/2010 9:00 AM
Maybe you've been taking steps toward buying a home and now you're frozen.
Inside Texas Real Estate - audio podcast8/4/2010 9:00 AM
Analysis of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report; a new site for Texas homebuyers
Ask George and Chuck8/4/2010 9:00 AM
Dear George: Should I notify anyone when I pay off my mortgage?
Closing deadline extended for tax credit7/7/2010 9:00 AM
Thousands of Texas homebuyers in jeopardy of losing their federal homebuyer tax credit have received a reprieve.

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Welcome to FirstPlace Property, your source for Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, area real estate and local information.  We know the area and neighborhoods in Southern Grand Prairie such as Westchester, Lake Ridge, Mira Lagos, Grand Peninsula and more.  In Mansfield/Arlington area we serve many communities and neighborhoods including Walnut Creek, The Arbors, Mansfield National, Lowes Farm, Kings Mill and more.  We would love to share information about our local area with you.
 
In the southern region of the Metroplex  where South Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill, Mansfield and Arlington come together you find an amazing mix of shopping, dining and small town feeling that is hard to find these days.  In the center of the mix is Joe Pool Lake.  We are close enough to work and play in either downtown Fort Worth or Dallas and far enough to get away, relax even enjoy Joe Pool Lake Marina and amenities.   Grand Prairie was voted  BEST PLACES TO LIVE by MONEY Magazine 2008.  Grand Prairie boasts approximately 158,000 population and has continued it's development plans around the Joe Pool Lake area. Grand Prairie's long term commitment to the community is highlighted by their  GREEN Grand Prairie efforts.
With a bustling new retail center located at Highway 360 and Camp Wisdom Rd.  Locals enjoy great shopping at nearby Super Target, Marshalls, Ross, Home Depot, Juice It Up, On The Border, Which Wich, Chick Fil A.  Always a hot topic is Highway 161 project now underway. Hwy 161 now connects at Lakeridge Pkwy south of Interstate 20 and will soon connect North all the way to Hwy 183 in Irving.  Also a new professional baseball stadium --Quick Trip Park at Grand Prairie opened it's gates with an Inagurual Event that included American Idol Season 7 Contestant Jason Yeager singing the National Anthem for his hometown crowd! (also just happens to be the son of Lisa and David Creed). Learn more about GRAND PRAIRIE here and make plans to visit soon. For more information about these and other new developments contact us-- we'd love to be your source for all your questions.

Finding Home Just Got Easier... 
I n today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything.  With the increased number of available properties on the market, it's more important than ever to have your best interest in mind when buying a home.  We realize over 80% of all homebuyers begin their search on the Internet --it's fast, efficient and allows YOU TO BE IN CONTROL of your search!  We've created a VIP Buyer Program that delivers home listings, matching your criteria, to your email.  You can search, view homes, maps and area information all from the comfort of your computer!  You can be the first to recieve the hottest new homes for sale with our New Listings NotificationBecome A VIP BUYER  It's easy and confidential! OR Maybe you're a current homeowner interested in what is happening in your neighborhood. We'll enroll you and send ONLY the information you request weekly or monthly.  So, if you are wondering how much the house down the street is, or maybe you'd just like a NO STRINGS Neighborhood Market Profile, pick up the phone and call us - we've got just what you want.

If you own real estate that you're thinking of selling before you buy, we would be happy to provide you with a FREE Home Evaluation.  

Marketing Your Home For All It's Worth!
Our Clients Love Us!
Whether you are buying or selling a home, why hire one agent when you can hire our entire Team?  The Team concept is just another system we have put in place to increase the level of client services. Other benefits our clients enjoy are:  Internet Listing Exposure to all of the major real estate sites - not just one company website that features the brokers listings- But we release and syndicate our listings to ALL major search engines putting the power of the Internet to work.  Which means your home is viewed by more people in a shorter amount of time. We also use technology to make communicating with our clients fast, efficient and effective. Sellers can receive notification alerts that their home is showing as well as receive automated feedback from showing agents.

We know communication is the number 1 reason why most clients become dissatisfied with and eventually fire their agent. 
We have systems for communication in place to keep you informed every step of the way.  We call every seller each Monday morning to report the status, talk about recent showing activity and give market updates.  Our team concept allows us the freedom to keep things moving forward behind the scenes as well as employ more than one person to each vital area of the transaction to get the job done!
 

Our unique 10 Point marketing plan takes the power of the Internet and puts it to work on your behalf.  Our clients believe in our marketing system because they see results FAST.  We understand that each seller wants the greatest return on their home investment.  As a represented seller you have an entire TEAM working to prepare your home for sale, market and show your home, negotiate the best deal, to get your home SOLD for the most money in the shortest amount of time.  HIRE US TODAY! 

Our website was created to assist homeowners and home buyers in the real estate process.  We invite you to browse our site, use the resources here and if you find these resources valuable - please contact us and introduce yourself. We are here to help make your next move a GREAT one!
 
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Mansfield News



City of Mansfield
New Alarm Permit Requirements1/1/0001 12:00 AM

On August 9, 2010 The Mansfield City Council amended the Mansfield Code of Ordinances, Chapter 97 (Alarm Systems). This ordinance was amended to contain new permit fees and reporting requirements. All current alarm permits will expire September 30, 2010. A new permit application and required fee must be received before October 31, 2010.

All businesses and residences that are equipped with an alarm system that can summon City emergency services in any manner are required to have a permit within the City of Mansfield.

The cost of the permit is $50 per residential site (Persons 65 years of age and older are exempt from residential site fee), $100 per commercial site and church site, and $200 per financial institution site. Alarm permits are valid for a period of one year from date of issuance.

Permits may be obtained by completing a residential application or commercial application (commercial applications may be used for church and financial sites) and submitting it with payment, either in person or by mail, to the Mansfield Police Department located at 1601 Heritage Parkway or Police Records, 1305 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, 76063. Both locations are open 8-5 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The alarm permit ordinance allows the alarm user three false alarms in any 12-month period. Additional false alarms or operating an alarm system without a permit may subject the owner/operator to a fine as follows:

  • The first three (3) false alarm calls are at no charge.
  • The fourth (4) & fifth (5) false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $50.00.
  • The sixth (6) & seventh (7) false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $75.00.
  • The eighth (8) and any additional false alarm calls within the preceding 12 month period will be $100 each.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Danielle Cupples,
Alarm Administrator
817-804-5700
1601 Heritage Parkway
Mansfield, TX 76063

or

Police Records Division
1305 E. Broad Street
Mansfield Texas 76063
817-276-4733
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday (Excluding holidays)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Notice Of Vote On Tax Rate1/1/0001 12:00 AM

The City of Mansfield conducted public hearings on a proposal to decrease the total tax revenues of the City of Mansfield from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 3.19 percent on August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. And August 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

The Mansfield City Council is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax decrease at a public meeting to be held on August 30, August 31st and September 1, 2010 at 8:00 a.m on each day at the Mansfield City Hall Council Chambers 1200 E. Broad Street Mansfield, Texas.

Notice Of Public Hearing On Tax Decrease1/1/0001 12:00 AM

Please see this document for more details.

2010 Property Tax Rates In The City Of Mansfield1/1/0001 12:00 AM

Please see this document for more details.

K-2 Ordinance (Approved June 28, 2010)1/1/0001 12:00 AM

Download the ordinance here.


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