http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/ Alexander Chandler is an 11th generation Texan and founder of Alexander Chandler Realty. Alexander Chandler Realty is the 2010 Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. We specialize in the purchase and marketing of homes in Fort Worth, TX and the Metroplex. en-us http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683141/exciting-activity-at-oleander-place-townhomes-in-fort-worth-south <p>Mary Hodges Mund and Graham Stiles with Alexander Chandler Realty proudly present Oleander Place Townhomes in the heart of Fort Worth&rsquo;s Near Southside. Located off Magnolia Avenue on South Adams Street, this new development offers the perfect live-work environment located on the Oleander Walk. Fort Worth&rsquo;s Medical district and hospitals are within half of a mile of the development as well as fabulous dining and shopping. The convenient location is also within minutes of downtown, Interstate 35 and Interstate 30.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/2/3/0/ar12759406003255.JPG" height="414" alt="" width="552" /></p> <p>Oleander Place Townhomes is a development of Mint Interest Group, LLC. Bringing the convenience and luxury of the live-work environment to Fort Worth, Oleander Place will soon begin construction on the third phase of the 17-unit project with homes starting at $263,000. Three homes have already sold and others are under contract. The first residents have recently moved into their new homes.</p> <p>Modern customizable, traditional interiors and updated brownstone exteriors give Oleander Place&rsquo;s homes an urban feel, while its location gives residents walking-distance access to the original shopping, dining, art, entertainment and recreational opportunities provided by the historic neighborhood. Private skyline views of downtown Fort Worth can be enjoyed from each unit&rsquo;s rooftop deck.</p> <p>All units are three-story and offer a range of 1700 to 2700-plus square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 &frac12; baths, 2-car garage and a rooftop deck with available upgrades including an outdoor kitchen and spa. The main floor provides an opportunity for an office, studio or guest bedroom. A landscaped and manicured neighborhood is included in homeowner&rsquo;s association. Prices start in the low $270,000&rsquo;s.</p> <p>The Oleander Place sales center will be open today from 2:00-4:00. It is located at 1140 S Adams Street. Contact Stiles at (817) 564-2927 or Mund at (817) 673-1138 or visit www.oleanderplace.com, www.LiveinFW.com or www.AlexanderChandler.com for more information.</p> <p>Contact us today to learn more about our <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Town Homes</a> and other <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Condos</a>.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:00:01 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683141/exciting-activity-at-oleander-place-townhomes-in-fort-worth-south http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683109/the-fort-worth-symphony-and-dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones <p>Alexander Chandler attends Fort Worth Symphony Gala &amp; meets Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/8/0/2/ar127593943220888.JPG" height="415" alt="" width="554" /></p> <p>Alexander Chandler of Alexander Chandler Realtor attended the 2010 Fort Worth Symphony Gala honoring Van Cliburn. Special guest conductor was John Williams whose music has accompanied some of the most successful films in history. Williams wrote and conducted the music for E.T, The Extra Terrestrial, Star Wars, Jaws, The Indiana Jones series, Schindler&rsquo;s list and countless others. He has been nominated for more academy awards than any other person. He attended Julliard School of Music with Van Cliburn, the famed pianist, and paid homage to his skills.</p> <p>The performance by the Fort Worth Symphony was masterful and Williams illustrated how he composes and directs music to movies. After the concert, Symphony fans attended a banquet at the Fort Worth Renaissance Worthington hotel. Jerry Jones was in attendance. Alexander Chandler and Marisa Farha, site representative for La Cantera at Team Ranch got a photograph and had a nice chat with Mr. Jones. He was very cordial and gracious when we asked for a photograph. The Fort Worth Symphony is one of many organizations supported by Alexander Chandler Realty. When Alexander Chandler Realty helps a customer buy or sell Fort Worth homes, it helps us support our community. Keep updated on our blog for recent events and visit our awesome website featured home page to view all of our listings at www.alexanderchandler.com. You can also visit our agent page to select and agent to assist you in your search for <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a> for sale.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:39:08 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683109/the-fort-worth-symphony-and-dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683095/alexander-chandler-welcomes-may-s-realty-group <p>Alexander Chandler Realty, Fort Worth Real Estate company,welcomes May&rsquo;s Realty Realtors, Graham Stiles, Mary Hodges Mund and others.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/4/5/3/ar127593894835481.JPG" height="375" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p>Alexander Chandler Realty , Small Business of the Year 2010, is proud to announce our expansion and welcomes it new expert agents. May&rsquo;s Realty Group, Brokered by Sharon Mays will be joining Alexander Chandler Realty. Alexander Chandler is excited because of the expertise the May&rsquo;s group will bring around the TCU area. &ldquo;They are the locally known TCU experts&rdquo;, Chandler said. Agents who have already transferred are Debby Stein, Kelly Jordan, Michael Kirk, James Stovall and Melanie Werth. They all bring a wealth of real estate and community knowledge to any transaction.</p> <p>This is only part of the recent growth as we Alexander Chandler Realty is also proud to announce that Graham Stiles and Mary Hodges Mund have also joined the company. They bring with them a fresh attitude and are experts in downtown, 7th street, condo and townhouse properties. They are also expert listing and buyers agents as well. Other agents who have recently joined are Dina Tate, Carol Carroll, Dewayne Peebles, Charles Bennett, Bert Lambright, Robi McAllister, Greg Cain, and Brandon Kent.</p> <p>Alexander Chandler Realty is the smartest growing real estate company and believes it is the quality and not the quantity of agents that is important. Alexander Chandler Realty&rsquo;s superior marketing and service to agents and clients alike is what has attracted new recruits. Our mission is to provide superior professional service to our clientele by merging traditional real estate techniques with the latest in modern technology. Visit us online at www.AlexanderChandler.com or call 817-806-4100 to talk to an expert in real estate. Visit our agent page or search for all Fort Worth Homes for sale and let us know how we may be of assistance.</p> <p>Visit us now to view our <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:33:30 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1683095/alexander-chandler-welcomes-may-s-realty-group http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633705/looking-in-weatherford-learn-a-little-bit-about-the-history-of-the-area- <p>Brief History and Today's Highlights about Weatherford, Texas</p> <p>The City of Weatherford occupies an area of about Twenty-four square miles. Weatherford is positioned at the intersections of U.S. Highways 180 and 80, approximately 30 miles west of the City of Fort Worth and roughly 60 miles west of the City of Dallas. Interstate 20 runs along the City's southern border and provides primary access to Fort Worth and Dallas.</p> <p>Weatherford has retained a unique identity from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex yet its near location to this major urban region has had a strong effect. Residents find themselves with the ability to achieve a countryside standard of living without compromising the conveniences and labor market of a major metropolitan area. A number of Weatherford residents commute into the Metroplex to work.</p> <p>Much of the City's economic progress is specifically attributable to its close location to the Metroplex. The City's key business employers find Weatherford appealing since it presents the benefits of convenient access to the region's key transportation and shipping infrastructure without the drawbacks related to physically locating within a huge urban location.</p> <p>In the past, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has experienced a pretty low unemployment rate. It has additionally enjoyed the development of a diverse economic base. The outward development of Dallas/Fort Worth will influence the transition of Weatherford from its farming and ranching roots to greater urban residential, commercial, and industrial development.</p> <p>The town of Weatherford incorporated in 1858 as the county seat of Parker County, and a post office was opened in 1859. The newly established county seat was half way on the stage run connecting Fort Worth and Fort Belknap. For its first 25 years Weatherford acted not only as the county seat but addionally as a safe haven for Parker County citizens, who fled to the city throughout the string of Indian raids which lasted till the early 1870s. Once the danger of Indian assaults abated, the city prospered. The tracks of the Texas and Pacific Railway reached Weatherford in 1880. 7 years after the Santa Fe line came into the city limits. In 1891 a regional line, the Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway, began running. This network settled the county seat as a shopping and transport point for Parker County farmers and ranchers. In the mid-1890s Weatherford possessed an estimated population of 5,000 and 100 businesses, seven churches, a few schools, three banks, four hotels, three weekly newspapers (Weatherford Sun, Weatherford Constitution, and the Parker County News), and one institution of higher learning, Weatherford College.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Weatherford Real Estate</a> availability.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 12:01:06 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633705/looking-in-weatherford-learn-a-little-bit-about-the-history-of-the-area- http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633698/want-to-increase-curb-appeal-try-landscaping- <p>A large amount of home buyers decide whether or not to glance inside a home or take it seriously based on its curb appeal. The curb appeal of a household is the look they look at when they drive by or show up for a showing. You can help make sure potential home buyers request to step inside your home by investing some time working on the its exterior overall look.</p> <p>Producing an appealing front yard because of the use of landscaping can subtly alter the overall impact given by your residence, making it a good deal more inviting and enjoyable for your prospects and your family. Even in challenging economic times, a lovely, well-tended front yard can increase the value of your residence up-wards. When possible buyers show up at your household for a viewing, the perception of a charming lawn will instantly set them to thinking about 'coming home' to your property.</p> <p>It really is difficult to look at your own residence in the similar way that possible buyers do, for the reason that when you become used to the way your home appears and functions, we cannot notice its faults. Decide right now to quit thinking of the property as a household. It is a house&mdash;a commodity you want to market for the highest dollar attainable.</p> <p>The next time you come home, stop across the road or significantly enough down the driveway to have a good view of the home and its natural environment. Just what is your very first impression of the residence and yard? What are the most desirable exterior attributes of the household or property? Exactly how can you strengthen them? Just what are the ugliest exterior elements of the house hold or property? How can you lessen or fix them?</p> <p>Make a list of the problem areas you found. Take on clean up and repair jobs to begin with, then set some time into tasks that make the landscaping more beautiful. Kill mold and mildew on the home, sidewalks, roofing, or driveway. Clear away unneeded garden accessories and gear. Clear home windows and gutters. Pressure wash soiled house siding and run down decks. Tidy up sidewalks and take away weeds growing between cement or bricks. Trim the grass. Get rid of weeds. Rake and get rid of leaves, whether or not your yard has a lot of trees. Cut tree braches that are close to or in contact the house's roofing.</p> <p>Carry out your curb appeal exercise again at dusk, mainly because it is not unusual for possible home buyers to drive by properties in the evening. One speedy way to enhance evening curb appeal is by working with illumination. Set up landscape lighting doesn't just increase curb appeal but it also can make you household less dangerous and improves home valuation. Landscape lighting need not be luxuriant or highly-priced to make an impressive result. Chain low voltage lighting alongside your driveway, sidewalks, and close to crucial landscaping components. Add a ornamental street light fixture to your front entrance. Make sure that lighting is seen through front doors and windows improves the house's look.</p> <p>Now there are instances that bringing components to your landscaping can improve curb appeal, however there are other circumstances when elliminating something is much more valuable. Most prospective buyers can not picture adjustments, and often will not take a 2nd look at a house if the first look doesn't appeal to them. Potential buyers who can visualize modifications, and are equipped to make them expect you to lessen the price of the real estate to compensate for the work they plan to accomplish.</p> <p>If you brainstorm, you are going to find that there's a alternative to most complications&mdash;one that lets you keep within your resources. The strategy is to find the places where enhancements are needed, then work on them as best you can. Things you need to bear in your head are the amount of room accessible, the height of fences and preserving walk ways and window zones clear, together with the time of year, weather situations and color combinations. Regardless of the plants or flower you decide to place, whether it's flowers to cover ground, foliage to fill space or vines to climb fences, it will almost certainly increase the worth of your home by a great deal more than the cost of the landscaping itself.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a> for Sale.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:58:47 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633698/want-to-increase-curb-appeal-try-landscaping- http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633692/a-guide-to-help-keep-you-on-track-while-looking-for-a-new-home- <p>One of the hardest items for a home buyer to do is to basically choose the best house. Far too frequently can impluse choices interfere with the "best decision". Being able to take a step back and really ponder whether this is the best suited house for you can be challenging. Is the property you have fallen in love with actually the best house for your desires and way of life? We have put together a list of things to support you to look past those staging methods and other cosmetic items that can unproportionally affect your decision.</p> <p>Looking for a house can be a lot of fun, especially when many appealing homes are on the market. But before you make an offer on the one that's captured your affections you will need to evaluate the home against some different forms of criteria. This will ensure that you purchase a home and you not only love, but can grow in and enjoy.</p> <p>Lets start off with the big one, price. Just because you can buy a more expensive home isn't going to mean you necessarily should do so. The more money you spend on mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and repair and maintenance costs, the less you'll have to spend on your other wants and needs. Do some research on being house poor. You don't want to be the person who has that giagantic luxurious home with only a fold-out chair and card table. Additionally, you don't want a home that requires too many monthly bills to maintain your lifestyle.</p> <p>The price can often be tied to the size of the home. Square footage is important, but so are the relative sizes of the various rooms and the use of space throughout the house. A staircase, multiple hallways or odd alcoves could make a large house seem smaller than its square footage. Check out the closets too. Let's not forget the Floor Plan. Some homes have an efficient and pleasing arrangement of rooms while others have odd configurations that may seem maze-like or dictate inconvenient traffic patterns. A two-story house can offer more living space for those who don't mind the extra effort every day. So, a more pricey home with an inconvenient floor plan may not be best suited for you. However, it is important to note that there is always the "potential" factor. If you're willing to do some remodeling and work you may see opportunities to turn a poor floor plan into something amazing. Construction and work may not be up your ally, so take a close look at the condition of the house as well.</p> <p>A stylish, well-maintained home will cost more than a similar house that's not in good shape. If you don't mind hiring contractors or making repairs yourself, you might be able to buy that less-attractive house at a discount. Otherwise, you might prefer to purchase a house that's in good condition.</p> <p>Where the residence is located can really affect the charm and character. However, good character can offset a slightly less desirable location. Some neighborhoods are citified while others are suburban or rural. Some have matured with the passage of time while others are brand new. Some are staid while others are funky. Choose a location to live that suits your personality and lifestyle. Just remember that location is not something that money can correct. Be sure to drive through the neighborhood and surrounding areas thoroughly. Look for how close it is to dining destinations or for less desirable businesses that deter investment into the area to increase the value of the location.</p> <p>Going along with location you'll need to investigate the zoning. Local laws set limits on the number and size of housing units that can be built on residential lots. That means some areas may be open to mansion-sized homes or higher-density housing while other may have restrictions that prohibit such uses. The zoning can greatly affect the type of construction you can do on your lot. A house that's next to a shopping mall, school, park, transit stop or other non-residential use may or may not be desirable, depending on your preferences. A home on a corner lot might be larger and more private than neighboring homes, but could also be subject to more traffic noise.</p> <p>Any problem that would be outrageously expensive or impossible to fix is called an "incurable defect." Examples include an airplane flight path, bizarre floor plan, inadequate parking or inordinately loud traffic noise. Don't buy a home with an incurable defect unless you're willing to live with that condition as long as you occupy that home.</p> <p>Some houses are plagued by wood-eating bugs, high levels of radon, molds, lead-based paint or other potential hazards. If you're concerned about any of these conditions, hire a qualified expert to inspect the house. Find out whether the house is located in a flood plain or a high fire-risk area. You'll find these out relatively quickly when you look at home owner's insurance. Additionally, be sure that you hire a reputable home inspector to look for insect damage, especially termites and mold. These can usually be found relatively quickly.</p> <p>Have a great time looking for your next house. Pay attention to the details and always ask questions. If you follow some of this advise and do your homework you should find yourself in a great place.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a> for Sale.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:55:10 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633692/a-guide-to-help-keep-you-on-track-while-looking-for-a-new-home- http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633679/don-t-become-house-poor-with-your-next-home-purchase <p>Being house poor has little to do with the cost of your house. You might live in a stylish residence valued at $3 million, and you would still be considered house poor if your house takes up a disproportionate ammount of your income. Generally, you're perceived as house poor if you devote too much on your house payments and home repair. But what exactly is too much?</p> <p>While you can find some rules of thumb by which lenders assess the reasonableness of your real estate costs, the valuation of your property and the ammount of your mortgage payment are only half of the picture.</p> <p>You're deemed house poor if your housing costs keep you from:</p> <p>* Saving the equivalent of 3 to six months earnings in an unexpected emergency money reserve account <br />* Setting money aside for your retirement <br />* Acquiring a diversified investment account <br />* Budgeting for various other life events, such as paying for your child's education and learning <br />* Choosing the furniture you want for your new home, or eating at any place other than in your new kitchen</p> <p>If you're considering buying a home, do some quick planning to prevent becoming house poor. Talk with a financial specialist who can help you clarify your objectives and come up with a strategy for reaching them. Review your budget with an eye toward lowering discretionary charges and saving more toward your goals.</p> <p>As you go through the mortgage preapproval procedure, see just how much you are eligible for on the basis of just your normal yearly earnings, without considering overtime, bonuses, part-time employment, or alimony or child support you receive. That way, even though you may not meet the criteria for as significant a mortgage as you would otherwise, you'll be in a healthier position to pay for the home you buy, and you'll prevent the additional stress of constantly juggling your financial obligations.</p> <p>Be very cautious about using imaginative financing measures, such as interest-only mortgages or optional ARMs, to purchase more property than you can really pay for. If home valuation increases decline and interest rates heat up, you could find yourself stuck between the rock of making the mortgage payment every month and the hard place of not being able to sell the residence for enough to cover paying back the loan that secures it. You don't want to lose your home to foreclosure because you bit off more now than you can chew.</p> <p>Finally, resist the urge to buy a house with an eye toward making a killing in just a few years on its expected appreciated value. Think of your residence as a necessity--a place to live -- as opposed to a speculative investment.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Homes</a> for Sale</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:46:14 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633679/don-t-become-house-poor-with-your-next-home-purchase http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633672/choosing-a-high-quality-home-inspector-what-you-ll-want-to-ask <p>You've found the home, your offer has been agreed on, and funding is ready. But before you start packing, be sure you engage a skilled home inspector to make sure your house doesn't have any big defects that could cost you down the road.</p> <p>A home inspection normally includes an evaluation of heating and central air conditioning systems, inside plumbing, electrical systems, the roofing, attic, visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, foundations, and basements. Inspections may also consist of appliances and exterior plumbing.</p> <p>After the inspector examines the house, he or she will write up a report with conclusions. If there are any big problems, you'll ought to make a deal with the seller to either reduce the sale amount of the house, or decide how the condition will be fixed.</p> <p>When you make an offer it is wise to have a contingency clause relying on the house inspection. In other words, if the inspector finds $10,000 worth of concerns and the seller doesn't want to offer the fix, you can revoke your offer.</p> <p>In fact, 2 in 5 resale residences will have at least one significant deficiency that could cost you from a few hundred dollars to as much as $15,000 to restore, based on the 2009 HouseMaster Resale Home Deficiencies Study.</p> <p>Investing a few hundred dollars for a residence inspection is well worth the peace of mind.</p> <p>If you don't know how or where to locate a home inspector, be wary about asking your real estate agent. The American Society of Home Inspectors is a good place to begin. All certified members have conducted at the least 250 inspections and have passed 2 written proficiency exams. They must also adhere to standards of practice, continuing education courses, and code of ethics.</p> <p>ASHI advises you interview a few inspectors before choosing one. Several of the questions you should ask include:</p> <p># What does the inspection include? Ensure the inspection and the inspection survey meet all relevant specifications and comply with the ASHI Standards of Practice.</p> <p># How long have you been in the practise and how many homes have you inspected? Again, ASHI Members are required to have completed at least 250 paid professional home inspections and passed 2 written examinations that analyze the inspector's knowledge.</p> <p># Are you specifically knowledgeable in housing inspection? The reply really should be yes. If someone says they have specialized instruction in something such as construction or engineering but not in housing inspection, you may well want to proceed to the next choice.</p> <p># Does the inspector's firm offer to perform repairs or improvements based on the inspection? The answer should constantly be no. This is in opposition to the ASHI Code of Ethics because it may result in a conflict of interest.</p> <p># How long will the inspection take? The average for a single inspector is 2 to 3 hours for a typical single-family household; anything much less might not be enough time to do a in depth inspection. Some inspection firms send a group of inspectors and the time frame might be faster.</p> <p># How much will it cost? Costs differ a great deal based on the area, dimensions of the house, scope of services and additional factors. A standard range is likely to be $300-500, but look at the value of the residence inspection in terms of the investment being made.</p> <p># Does the inspector create a written statement? Ask to look at samples and determine whether you fully grasp the report.</p> <p># Does the inspector recommend the client to attend the inspection? This is a beneficial educational occasion for you to understand how things work around what may just be your home, and the inspector may point out things that do not quite merit a mention in the survey but which you need to keep an eye on. An inspector's refusal to let you to be present must raise a red flag.</p> <p>Lastly, once you have located an inspector you like, ask him/her for personal references, then follow up and get in touch with those clients. 2 essential questions - whether they uncovered any serious defects after the close of escrow that the inspector overlooked, and whether they would work with the inspector ever again.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Homes</a> for Sale.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:43:08 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633672/choosing-a-high-quality-home-inspector-what-you-ll-want-to-ask http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633648/selling-your-home-here-are-some-great-staging-ideas-and-tips- <p>It really is almost certainly saying the obvious to say that it's a hard, difficult real estate market place out there, and, if you&rsquo;re presently marketing your house, you can use any kind of competitive advantage. Trained home stagers can help you get it. Part interior designer, part closet organizer, and part magician, they offer help on upping the appeal of your residence by sprucing up your rooms&mdash;all without any serious renovations or shelling out of big cash. Generally, a home stager's task is to maximize your space, making spaces appear more substantial and really feel more appealing (and desirable) with just a few wise design tweaks.</p> <p>Here are some inexpensive and relatively speedy and easy ways to stage your home for the greatest outcomes. You don't have to spend a fortune remodeling your house to ensure a speedy sale at the best price. Some of the most effective fix-ups are also the best value for money. To determine the projects that make the most sense, set off by touring your place with fresh eyes, as if you were a prospective buyer. Drive or walk around the block up to your household and see how it feels from the block. Walk up to the front entry and take a look around. You can certainly ask a trustworthy friend to aid you recognize problems, mess and strange odours that you've long since quit noticing. Keep a pen and pad handy to list the plans that need to be worked on.</p> <p>Stowing away knick knacks, heirlooms and family photos helps depersonalize your home, which is actually a beneficial thing: You want potential buyers to picture themselves living in your residence instead of being distracted by your personalized effects. Hide anything at all&mdash;family photographs, prizes, trophies, your collections&mdash;that might get in the way with a buyer feeling like your house could be theirs. People today get really distracted when they&rsquo;re surrounded by someone else&rsquo;s individual stuff. Make your bath look like a hotel&rsquo;s: no one wants to see your used soaps, tooth brush and razor. Put all your beauty goods in a shower caddy, so they can effortlessly be stowed underneath the sink when you have a showing.</p> <p>You need to move anyhow, so why not secure a head start and try to make your house hold appear larger by packing away at least one-third of your stuff? Most men and women have too much goods, whether it&rsquo;s garments or paperwork or home furniture. The end goal is to produce a impression of open space in a home&mdash;and in all your closets. Fight the craving to push all your stuff in your storage areas, since you have to be ready for likely bidders to expose every last cupboard. An organized dresser can give out the message that as the home owner, you&rsquo;re the kind of character who doesn&rsquo;t slack on any aspect (a leaking roof, a busted water heater) of the maintenance of your propetry. Think of renting a short-term space for storing rather than cramming your packed boxes in your cabinets or shed, which will make them seem smaller.</p> <p>No one wants to walk into a dusty household. Bathing rooms and kitchens in particular should be glowing. Don&rsquo;t just do a spot scrub&mdash;give consideration to nonvisual corners like the nook behind a potty or the inside of your refrigerator. You never know where families are going to peek. Use air fresheners, candles, and other ways to do away with any scents, and ask a neighbor over to make sure that there are no left over fragrances, since residing there may make you immune to the stench. Only about a 1 / 3 of People in the usa dwell with house animals, so to be sure you&rsquo;re not alienating the other two thirds of the People in america, clear away all traces (leashes, kitty litter boxes, dog furniture) of animals. Dig out the filth. You can do it on your own or hire a crew for a day, but a strong cleaning is necessary for a good first memory. It's also essential to continue the maintanence so long as your house is on the market, which will most likely mean a regular dusting and vacuum session. Bathrooms and the kitchen should be kept pristine.</p> <p>You aim to have as much light as possible shining in your space. Get started by cleaning the house windows. Pitch the screens, which just add one more darkening layer. For the period of an open house, make sure your shades are raised. Verify to see if all your bulbs are functioning, and exchange low-watt lights with high-watt ones to ensure the place feels well-lit. While we already discussed this topic, this is another excellent time to uncover bad aromas. Air out your home by opening the house windows not less than once a day (or, in terrible weather conditions, by working all your air conditioning). Don't make smelly or oily meals, which stay in the home. If you have pet cats, clear the litter box at least once a day. Use potpourri or bake snacks before buyers come by to give your place a "cozy" smell.</p> <p>Walls are the bones of your home, and it&rsquo;s seriously important to be certain they seem to be clean. Painting is fairly low-cost if you do it yourself, and may have a big impact on the way your home feels. Stay clear of non-neutral shades like red, purple, or loud yellow, since they will not appeal to the majority of individuals. White can feel stark and cooler, which doesn&rsquo;t do anything to add to the appeal of a room. Try comfortable beige tones or other neutral hues. If you've painted or wallpapered in past years, you may possibly be able to get away with just cleaning your walls.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Homes</a> for Sale.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:32:07 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633648/selling-your-home-here-are-some-great-staging-ideas-and-tips- http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633640/early-historical-information-of-benbrook-texas <p>&nbsp;Previous to the appearance of Anglo settlers, great herds of buffalo and members of the Wichita, Caddo, Comanche and Lipan Apache Indian tribes roamed the Benbrook area. Archeologists approximate that the region has been lived on for some 11,000 years. Indian tribes seek out similar environmental resources as modern cities, with the supply of an adequate water supply being a essential concern. Without doubt, the intersection of the Clear Fork-Trinity River and Mary's Creek made available such a watering place to tribes as they passed through the region on hunting expeditions.</p> <p>Anglos initially settled the Benbrook location, part of the Peters' Colony established by the Republic of Texas, in the 1850s. W.S. Peters of Kentucky was granted a deal to draw in 250 families per year by providing 320 acres free of charge to household men and 160 acres to single immigrants, plus a free cabin, seed and musket balls.</p> <p>A branch of the "Old Chisholm Trail" apparently passed through the area, crossing Mary's Creek at Old Rawhide Crossing in the location of the current Z.Boaz Park, and functioned as a route to avoid the primary trail route through downtown Fort Worth. A branch trail, referred to as the Long Trail or Cleburne Cut-Off, extended from Raw Hide Crossing to Cleburne and reduced the trip by 13 miles.</p> <p>In 1876, local citizen James M. Benbrook petitioned the Texas &amp; Pacific Railroad to build a rail station along Mary's Creek close to Miranda as the railroad left out of Fort Worth. The line was completed to Benbrook in May 1880 and the rail station was named after Benbrook Station by the railroad.</p> <p>By the turn of the Century, some of the initial transportation routes were set up that continue used today, as shown on a U.S. map from 1894. The Texas and Pacific Railroad is today run by Union Pacific and travels along Mary's and Walnut Creeks.</p> <p>The main settlement of Benbrook, situated inside of a four-block area near the railroad station, was located near the present intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 377 alongside Aledo Rd. The community was gotten to from the east along the present Old Benbrook Road and Stove Foundry Road (now known as Vickery). Winscott-Plover Road extended south along its present route to Dutch Branch, now sunken by Benbrook Lake. A road extended east from Winscott-Plover Road close to the present Mercedes Street to cross the Clear Fork. Evidence of this county road are still apparent on undeveloped property north of Timber Creek.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:26:33 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633640/early-historical-information-of-benbrook-texas http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633634/insulate-cheaply-and-fast-to-save-big-this-summer <p>Making your home air tight is one of the most cost effective ways to increase energy efficiency. Regardless of how good your home is insulated, if there are cracks and spaces, the air you just paid to heat or cool will quickly be lost. But air sealing is easy and fairly cheap as long as you know what areas to check out. In this article we primarily look at the use of caulk to make quick repairs to leaky areas. Best of all, you do not need to be an skilled craftsman to be able to do this. One note of caution though that this is not the best afternoon activity to do with your kids.</p> <p>Caulk can be quite tacky and messy and can quickly ruin some nice clothes. Leave the painting and garden activities for your kids. As the seasons and the weather changes, cracks and gaps will expand and tighten allowing unwanted air to infiltrate, conditioned air to leak and moisture to leak into the home. This can trigger a number of problems such as mildew, drafts, and heat loss in the winter season or gain in the summer. This expansion and contraction can also lead to other more cosmetic problems such as cracking paint or trim slighly moving.</p> <p>Leaks can be closed with caulk, spray foam or even just simply weather stripping dependent on the problem area. A good general guideline is to use caulk for spaces smaller than 1/4-inch, and foam for larger cracks and gaps, though each condition may vary. With the foam there are two popular ones at the your hardware store in blue and red cans. One expands much more than the other. Be careful to not use the one that expands more in tight spaces as it can literally push apart things. So, for windows and door trim, unless the gaps are huge, it generally best to go with the less expansive one. We'd recommend checking these areas in your home:</p> <p>On the exterior of your home windows and doors are almost always a problem area. Insulate around the frame with your low expanding foam insulation. You can also caulk at the frame and drywall/trim intersection. For your windows you may consider adding storm windows to single pane units as this will help with the windows preserving temperature whether it be cold or hot. Another key area are wall penetrations such as pipes, vents, exhausts, air intakes, etc. You will want to caulk around the perimeter of all exterior wall penetrations. Finally, take a look at your trim as it can often be inproperly installed. Caulk around the perimeter of trim, and trim/siding intersections.</p> <p>As we switch into the interior of your home we'll start with your windows and doors just as we did with the outside tasks. Windows and doors will need to be caulked at the frame and drywall/trim intersection. For the doors, weather stripping can make a huge difference around all sides of the door trim. For your windows the usual suspect is the seal at the bottom of the window and the window frame. Here you can install weather stripping if needed. A common missed area is your attic access point if it is on the interior of your living areas. This is an easy area to add insulation and/or gaskets/weather stripping.</p> <p>Moving into your bathroom we will attack your tubs and showers. Caulk at shower/tub and wall intersection and around the plumbing fixture border. Be sure to look at the pipes and ductwork for your toilets and sinks. Caulk any kind of wall penetrations and wrap hot or cold water pipes with insulation which is pretty easy to do. Do not forget to tape all your duct joints and seams. You may need to go under your home if you have a crawl space for the pipes. For the other common areas of the house don't forget your lights, outlets, light switches and your fireplace if you have one.</p> <p>For the outlets and switches you can install a very simple gasket that fits behind the plate and you can fill in the area behind the plate and around your electrical plate with low-expanding foam. For your lights you can caulk around the trim. If possible you should install light fixtures or housings that are labeled as airtight fixtures. Finally, your fireplace is generally best tackled by sealing the chimney when it is not being used. You can do this with your damper being set to closed or, you can install an inflatable chimney balloon blocker. You may want to consider installing gasketed doors to the fireplace opening.</p> <p>We briefly touched on the basements and crawlspaces while we were wrapping the hot and cold water pipes. While you're under there, caulk or foam at the foundation wall &amp; rim joist intersection and seal any cracks or joints in the foundation walls.</p> <p>Most older homes will not have the issues of being too airtight, as there is always bound to be enough cracks and air leaks to keep a healthy level of fresh air circulation. If you are concerned with this issue, or are building a new tight home, you can install outside air intakes to be connected to your HVAC to bring in a steady exchange of new and stale air.</p> <p>If you're unsure about where you need sealing, you can try the DIY method of inspecting your house with a lit incense stick &mdash; first turn off your HVAC and any running fans and close all windows and doors, then take the lit stick near any suspect leak, if the incense smoke is sucked in or taken away then you've confirmed your leak. Also, if you see any unclean spots on attic insulation, or dirt around any perimeter wall, door or window, then you more than likely have a leak. An even better confirmation would be to get an energy audit, an auditor/inspector can do a telephone number of tests and even use infrared cameras to identify leaks, moisture and air infiltration and not enough insulation. In some areas of the country it is common for the electric providers to this audit free of charge. However, an independent audit professional will generally be more experienced and be able to recommend local resources or companies to address the individual problem areas.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Fri, 07 May 2010 11:23:57 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1633634/insulate-cheaply-and-fast-to-save-big-this-summer http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1595615/alexander-chandler-hears-karl-rove-at-fort-worth-club <p>Alexander Chandler attended a lecture at the Fort Worth club with former President Bush advisor Karl Rove. Whatever your politics are it was interesting to hear some of the inside stories. In particular, the recounted of the terrible day in American history 9/11. Most people I talk to remember where they were and Karl Rove was in an elementary school while the President was talking to students when the news arrived.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Karl Rove said he scrambled to find a TV in the school and when President Bush saw the smoking towers he said,&rdquo; We are at war. Get me the FBI and the Vice President&rdquo;. He then told us of the trip back to Washington after a couple of detours and when they were flying by the smoldering Pentagon in Marine One the President pointed and said to Karl Rove, &ldquo;Take a look. That is the face of war in the 21st Century&rdquo;. The tale was riveting to hear firsthand what happened. We are all Americans and should never forget the horror of that day and the new reality that we do have enemies.</p> <p>Karl Rove also talked about his book, Courage and Consequence, which he says he wrote because he was &ldquo;15 steps from the White House.&rdquo; Mr. Rove is from Texas and he recognized local Fort Worth powerhouses like Dee Kelly who he called &ldquo;the king&rdquo;. Dee Kelly is senior partner at Kelly, Hart and Hallman, Fort Worth&rsquo;s most prestigious law firm. He then turned to politics which was expected and gave his perspective on such issues as health care which he basically said was about power and control and would bankrupt America. Newt Gingrich said similar things to say only a month before at another lecture at the Fort Worth Club.</p> <p>This event was sponsored by the World Affairs Council of which Alexander Chandler is a member. I feel it is important to be active and hear what people in positions of authority and have inside knowledge opinions on various issues. The council lecture series is now being held at the Fort Worth Club and has speakers from all points of view. What is amazing is the list of speakers they have recently had and have lined up. Fort Worth is a growing city and one of the fastest growing in the United States and is getting plenty of recognition. To view <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth homes</a> on the market if you are relocating or browsing simply go to our website at: http://www.alexanderchandler.com/.</p> <p>While you are at the website for Alexander Chandler Realty be sure to check out our <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/about/agent_roster2.asp">agents</a>.</p> <p>Be sure to book mark our <a href="http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com">team blog</a> for updates on Fort Worth real estate and local Cowtown events.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:05:31 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1595615/alexander-chandler-hears-karl-rove-at-fort-worth-club http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1607958/alexander-chandler-attends-fort-worth-kimbell-art-museum-cosmopolitan-gala <p>Alexander Chandler supports the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and recently attended the Kimbell Cosmopolitan&rsquo;s group annual Gala themed Town &amp; Country. I am not sure where the country entered into this because everyone was in a suit. The Cosmopolitan group is for young professionals under 45. It was a pleasant event catered by Bonnell&rsquo;s with Jon Bonnell carving beef himself. There was also a band which I remember little about, but they were pretty average.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/7/9/5/ar127171099359774.JPG" height="403" alt="" width="303" /></p> <p>What was exciting was the exhibit from the private collections of Texas from Master painters. We got a rare look at works of art that are rarely put on display. They had a contest to keep us interested which was a sort of hide and seek game in the gallery. They gave us little booklets with mini snapshots of scenes from various paintings and we had to identify the name of the work and the artist. This was also a way to get us to look at the art. When we were done we put our slips of paintings we identified into various buckets to win a prize. The best part of the evening is I won one of the best prizes. It was a painting by local artist Matt Clarke. It would be considered modern art. Kind of hard to describe but what the artist did was put paints on a block and then press glass to the paint which then spread the paint around and let it dry. What was left is an interesting pattern of the paints. It could have been a picture of dogs playing cards and I would have been happy just to be a winner.</p> <p>My guest was Marisa Farha who is the site representative of La Cantera which is West Fort Worth&rsquo;s most private luxury community.</p> <p>Be sure to go to our website and check it out for <a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Homes</a> and then go to our featured homes link and view photos at http://www.alexanderchandler.com/featured.asp . To read more about Alexander Chandler and read about other community activities you can read more on this blog or go to http://www.alexanderchandler.com/about_us.asp. You can then go over to our agent page. Be sure to bookmark our main web address above and keep visiting our blog for the latest in what&rsquo;s happening in Fort Worth real estate at http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:06:29 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1607958/alexander-chandler-attends-fort-worth-kimbell-art-museum-cosmopolitan-gala http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1595609/newt-gingrich-speaking-at-the-ft-worth-chamber-of-commerce <p>Newt Gingrich recently spoke to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and put today&rsquo;s politics in a historical perspective with George Washington. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, the former Speaker of the House had words of wisdom for us all. Speaker Gingrich is a historian by nature and recently came out with a book To Try Men&rsquo;s Souls. Attached is a picture of Speaker Gingrich oblivious to Alexander Chandler hanging out in the background.</p> <p>Speaker Gingrich spoke of our war in Afghanistan as &ldquo;the long war&rdquo; and called it a &ldquo;struggle against those that want to destroy us&rdquo;. He commented that three things that are needed to improve the progress and in our struggle and the lives of Afghanis is improved communications, roads, and the assemblage of an organized Afghan army.</p> <p>George Washington, according to Gingrich, is our greatest President and provides lessons that citizens and politicians should live by. Speaker Gingrich commented that it is a Presidents responsibility to &ldquo;tell the truth, not appease the ignorant&rdquo; and that &ldquo;there is not enough oil in the world to justify an American President to bow to a Saudi Prince&rdquo;.</p> <p>Other topics addressed by Speaker Gingrich was that of health care where he said, &ldquo;None of the bills proposed by Congress have anything to do with health care. They have everything to do with power&rdquo;. This statement generally applies to both parties with varied vested interests.</p> <p>Discipline was another topic and Gingrich spoke of George Washington&rsquo;s extraordinary discipline. George Washington is a favorite topic of Alexander Chandler. Alexander is a direct descendant of George Washington&rsquo;s sister and Colonel Fielding who was a field commander during the revolutionary war. This makes George Washington Alexander&rsquo;s ancestral uncle. To read more about Alexander Chandler&rsquo;s biography and the company biography, check out the link in Alexander Chandler Realty&rsquo;s agent page or the About Us page within www.AlexanderChandler.com. Be sure to bookmark this blog site at <a href="http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a> for future Fort Worth community information.</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:01:00 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1595609/newt-gingrich-speaking-at-the-ft-worth-chamber-of-commerce http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1559909/alexander-chandler-reatly-winner-of-small-business-of-the-year-2010 <p>alexanderchandlerrealtyfeb2010_508 Alexander Chandler Realty is the Winner of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for 2010. The announcement was made at the Mayor&rsquo;s State of the City Luncheon. Alexander Chandler Realty won in the emerging business Category. There were 82 applicants and three finalists in each category based on business size. Finalists were judged on business growth and performance, sound business strategies and practices, customer service strategies, business challenges, unique and innovative approaches and community involvement.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/7/6/6/ar126929160266795.jpg" height="355" alt="" width="508" /></p> <p>The honor is significant because Alexander Chandler Realty is the only residential real estate company to win the award in the emerging business category. Judging is done by business peers, applications are scrutinized and judging is intense. Alexander Chandler believes that the recognition and instant success is due to superior marketing and customer service.</p> <p>Monthly impressions made by Alexander Chandler Realty&rsquo;s marketing is over 5,000,000. Our focus is the internet and we offer a vast array of showcase and featured home positions on many top websites. The premium internet placement is backed up by the most comprehensive print marketing campaign available. Alexander Chandler features ads in every major Fort Worth magazine, paper and even in community newsletters. Our goal is to make a home inescapable to a potential buyer.</p> <p>Alexander Chandler Realty is &ldquo;Where Technology Meets Tradition&rdquo; and our customer service is outstanding. This begins with our awesome website, www.AlexanderChandler.com, where you can view all listings online and see Virtual Tours of all our listings. Alexander Chandler Realty is involved with the community and we look forward to showing you why we were selected as Small Business of the Year. Contact us for a complimentary home analysis or a home tour at 817-806-4100</p><div class="agent_signature"><p><span>Alexander Chandler, ABR, GRI</span></p> <p><span>Alexander Chandler Realty</span></p> <p><span>817-806-4100</span></p> <p><span><a href="mailto:alex@alexanderchandler.com">alex@alexanderchandler.com</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com">Fort Worth Homes</a></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.alexanderchandler.com/">Fort Worth Real Estate</a></p></div> Alexander Chandler (Alexander Chandler Realty) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:00:40 -0400 http://fortworthtxrealestateblog.com/post/1559909/alexander-chandler-reatly-winner-of-small-business-of-the-year-2010