What resales in the Fort Worth market?

Question

I'm thinking about building a new home in the Fort Worth, Keller area of Texas. What element should this home have so it easily resales in the next five years- minimum sq, ft., bed/bad, garage (do I really need three?), gameroom, media room, acerage, patio, pool, etc. What interior elements should I have- dark cabinets, garden tub, master sitting room, etc.

Oh, I forgot, this would be in the $350,000-$450,000+ range

Answer 1

I am a Realtor in the north Texas area. things you want to consider are: medium size in comparison to the rest of the neighborhood(not the biggest or smallest), near good schools is a must, medium to large yard. large would be big enough for a pool and a play area for kids. keep the decor neutral. wild colors or specific decorating schemes are hard to resell. 3 car garage is recommended so there is room for 2 cars and storage for boat or motorcycle. large master bed with separate tub and shower is a good draw. kitchen is a prime point for resale, don't go cheap here. solid surface counter tops(granite) with top of the line stainless steel appliances are the big draw right now. game rooms and media rooms are popular as well. my office has an office in colleyville as well. i would be happy to refer you to a Realtor that knows the area well to help you out. email me [e-mail]

Answer 2

First of all... good luck! We are looking at buying a home around there and having it built custom, but only because we plan on staying in it forever!

The housing in Texas in so abundant that homes will not peak in cost for YEARS to come. For instance, you can buy a brand new home for what one costs built in 1960. The market is definitely not like California because in California there is not enough room and the demand is high.

I would keep doing research in regards to making a profit on a home out there. Should you buy a home and utilize it for rental property, you might be able to at least make a profit on that.