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Old 02-15-2009, 10:16 AM
 
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Are there any new homes in Euless, bedford, hurst (Midcities) area under mid $200,000's . So far I've seen homes build in early 2000's going for 200,000 or more in these area which is disappointing. There are a few that have come down on prices . However, when I look into new homes in these areas they seem to be starting high 200's to 300's even 400's !!!

I work in Arlington (off 360) but I don't want to live in Arlington so I'm trying to find something commutable. The farthest north I'd go is border Euless/Grapevine (Glade Rd off 360) .


any recs/suggestions.

I am looking to buying home May/June.
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Old 02-16-2009, 08:06 AM
 
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townhome development in Bedford off 121/Bedford Rd--one small development in Bedford just s of Harwood where you MIGHT be able to negotiate price on homes already built that are languishing on market

don't think townhome quality is that good but prices might fit your zone...
most of this area is built out with older construction--location means that prices have stayed fairly stable since the 80s
think you are out of luck for new construction
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Old 02-17-2009, 06:16 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth/Dallas
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I don't know of any new homes in the Hurst area for under 200K. The new development that went up on a hill just North of us is all new homes and I don't think the lowest goes for under 400K.

There are some new homes on highway 10 in far south Hurst next to Rickel Park and I think the lowest are around 250K.
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Old 02-17-2009, 06:35 AM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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Land values in these cities are too high to build inexpensive homes. Plus, many of these cities are at or near build-out, so there isn't much land to build new homes. If you'd consider an existing home, there are LOTS in your price range, and you'll probably get a lot more for your $ since existing home sales are SO down right now.
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Old 02-17-2009, 07:57 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth/Dallas
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Land values in these cities are too high to build inexpensive homes. Plus, many of these cities are at or near build-out, so there isn't much land to build new homes. If you'd consider an existing home, there are LOTS in your price range, and you'll probably get a lot more for your $ since existing home sales are SO down right now.
Agreed. And the older homes are built much better.
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Old 02-17-2009, 10:25 AM
 
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to me this is part of why the housing situation got so bad. Everyone WANTS a "new" home. no-one wants an existing home and to put sweat equity in it etc...

Find a great established neighborhood and buy an existing home (since when is a home built in 2000 considered old?? my "new " house was built in 2000) YOu will get a nice established yard with hopefully a couple of big trees etc... not a "clear cut trac home neighborhood.
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Old 02-17-2009, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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Find a great established neighborhood and buy an existing home (since when is a home built in 2000 considered old?? my "new " house was built in 2000) You will get a nice established yard with hopefully a couple of big trees etc... not a "clear cut trac home neighborhood.
Yep. Our house in Grapevine was built in 1989, and it has all of the cool updates (tile floors, granite, no wallpaper, nice trees, etc.) and we got it for UNDER $200k including closing costs! Our neighborhood is well-established and the schools are good. And, most importantly, we have a good foundation under our house! No need for a new home, and since there is no available residential-zoned land left in Grapevine, no place to put one!
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Old 02-18-2009, 10:27 AM
 
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There is a new subdivision for single family homes in Hurst. They have no inventory homes but they do have a model to show. You can get a nice one or two story for under $200K. With your time frame, you could do a build job. That takes approximately 4-5 mths to complete. If your interested let me know. I am an Agent that specializes in the sales of Brand New Homes!! You can reach me at Moderator cut: Please, no advertising.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!!

Make it a Blessed Day!!
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Old 02-18-2009, 05:18 PM
 
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I've seen some really nice existing homes in my price range but I wanted to keep my option open to new home too.

Thanks!

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Agreed. And the older homes are built much better.
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Old 02-20-2009, 12:03 AM
 
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Why live North of work instead of South? if you go south on 360 a few miles south of 20, there are plenty of new houses under 200k. Techincally it may still be Arlington... maybe Mansfield... but there are some real nice areas.
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