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This week I found something special. It's in a gated community just 30 minutes from Fort Worth. Big lot. Big home. And a price that makes sense for what you're getting.
Here's the full breakdown.
🏠 DEAL OF THE WEEK
📍 4 beds | 3 baths | 3,114 sq ft | 1-acre lot 💰 Listed at $999,000
2008 Vaquero Drive | Estancia | Weatherford, TX 76088
Why this one caught my eye:
→ Gated community with luxury homes - 3,000 sq ft minimum build requirement keeps the whole neighborhood looking sharp
→ One full acre of land - you've got space, privacy, and room to breathe
→ 30 minutes from Fort Worth on I-20 - country living without giving up the city
💵 What does this cost you monthly?
(Numbers from Clive - NMLS #2639452 - Your numbers WILL vary according to your circumstances & conditions)
→ 20% down = $199,800
→ Loan amount = $799,200
→ Estimated payment at 6.75%: approx. $5,183/mo (principal + interest)
→ Add taxes + insurance: approx. $5,900-$6,200/mo total
One honest thing to know: This is Weatherford ISD - great schools, but if you work in Fort Worth, you should check how the commute is at TRUE commute times - that I-20/I-30 split can be a battle. Worth thinking about before you fall in love.
(I know, I know - I’ve been told I’m honest to a fault!)
📍 Want to walk through this one? Reply "DEAL" and I'll set it up.
📊 MARKET MINUTE
Here's something buyers need to know right now.
Homes in Parker County are sitting on the market a little longer than last year. About 76 days on average. That means you have more time to think - and more room to negotiate.
A year ago, buyers had to decide fast. Today, you can ask questions. You can request repairs. You can sometimes ask the seller to help with closing costs.
This is a buyer's window. It won't last forever.
💡 BUYER TIP OF THE WEEK
Did you know your credit score can change your monthly payment by hundreds of dollars?
A score of 740+ gets you the best rates. If yours is below that, even a 20-point jump can save you $100-$200 every single month.
Before you start shopping seriously, ask Clive to pull your credit and tell you exactly where you stand. It takes 10 minutes and could save you thousands.
🎙 ASK CLIVE
Q: Should I wait for rates to drop before I buy?
Clive's take:
Here's what most people don't think about. If you wait for rates to drop, so does everyone else. That means more buyers, more competition, and higher prices.
Right now, sellers are more open to deals. When rates drop, that window closes fast.
The smart move? Buy when others are waiting. Then refinance when rates fall.
"Date the rate. Marry the home."
Want me to run your numbers so you can see what you qualify for today? Reply "NUMBERS" and I'll reach out.
That's it for this week!
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See you next Thursday. 👋
Kirstine & Clive Openshaw Your DFW Real Estate & Home Loans Team NMLS #2639452
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