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KELLER ROANOKE NORTHEAST FORT WORTH EDITION
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 JULY 29 AUG. 25, 2023
HOME EDITION 2023
New housing choice
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Workers continue construction on Litsey Creek Cottages—a build-to-rent community—in Fort Worth. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact)
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Developers bring build-to-rent housing options to Fort Worth and beyond
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build-to-rent, build-for-rent or horizontal apartments, sin- gle-family rental home commu- nities are typically composed of newly constructed houses built speci cally for renting. Ted Wilson is a principal at Residential Strategies, a Dal- las-based market research com- pany serving the Texas new-home
industry. His clients include home- builders, lot developers and nan- cial institutions, and he has been tracking the growth in the build- to-rent market for several years. He said the build-to-rent movement owes its birth and subsequent growth to two major events: the subprime CONTINUED ON 18
Low housing inventories and high interest rates have kept home prices out of reach for many North Texans. But new build-to-rent developments are expanding the housing land- scape in the Greater Fort Worth area. The birth of build-to-rent Whether they are called
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FROM CODY: When it comes to renting, sometimes the options to live somewhere other than an apartment are limited. However, there are developers and homebuilders that are changing that with build-to-rent houses in the Fort Worth area. These projects o er brand- new houses with prices similar to apartment rental costs. This is a pretty cool idea to help those who want a house but can’t a ord to buy a house right now. Read about it on the front page and Page 18-19. Cody Thorn, EDITOR
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between the town and Bumgarner was approved during the June 27 meeting, which will lease a 650-square-foot o ce at 108 S. Oak St., Roanoke. He was elected in November. His district covers Flower Mound, Lewisville, Carrollton, Trophy Club and Roanoke. www.house.texas.gov/ members/member-page/?district=63 4 The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque Factory debuted in Trophy Club on June 9. Roy Hutchins, his son Wesley and his grandson Zack will operate the restaurant and serve many of the same family recipes that are at Hutchins BBQ in McKinney and Frisco. However, this is under di erent ownership than the McKinney and Frisco brand. The location at 3000 Hwy. 114, Trophy Club, seats 418 people in the former Bread Winner Cafe and Bakery location. Specialties include beef ribs, only available on Saturdays and Sundays. 682-237-4100. www.royhutchinsbbq.com 5 Takara Asian Restaurant opened on May 15 at 5313 Golden Triangle Blvd. in northeast Fort Worth. This location is the second one in Fort Worth—the other is
located at 3088 Basswood Blvd., Ste. 200. The menu features traditional Asian plates. 682-593-0670. www.takarafortworth.com 6 The Little Gym opened in Roanoke July 17 at 600 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., Ste. 600. The location will serve children in the greater Roanoke area by providing activities and programs that help build the developmental skills and condence needed at each stage of childhood. Class- es will use movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance coordina- tion, listening and intellectual skills. 817-406-2361. www.thelittlegym.com COMING SOON 7 The newest location of The Drip Bar is set to open soon at 625 Parkview Drive, Ste. 103, in Tro- phy Club. Owner Jamie Deevers said that the business will open sometime in early to mid-August. Construction began on the facility in April. The Drip Bar utilizes IV vitamin. 817-587-0015. www.thedripbar.com/trophy-club
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NOW OPEN 1 Inspira Enterprise opened its fourth Cyber Fusion Center/Customer Experience Center in Westlake on June 22. According to a news release, the facility is located at 1301 Solana Blvd., Ste. 2570, West- lake. The location will o er cyberthreat management to predict, detect and prevent threats 24/7 with a “next-gen- eration” security operation center, according to the company. 682-237-7722. www.inspiraenterprise.com
2 Sweetie’s Cheesecakes opened its own commercial kitchen and store July 27 at 13033 Harmon Road, Ste. 203, Fort Worth. Sweetie’s Cheesecakes are prepackaged, fully-sealed, premium desserts made in reusable glass Kerr jars, which are then frozen to keep them fresh. There are more than 35 avors. 817-785-8585. www.sweetiescheesecakes.com 3 State Rep. Ben Bumgarner, R-Flower Mound, opened the House District 63 o ce in Roanoke on July 5. The agreement
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COURTESY RUMBLE BOXING Rumble Boxing studio is set to open in Keller next year.
FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Rumble Boxing is slated to open its Keller location in January. The studio, located at 1320 N. Main St., Ste. 500, will be part of Keller’s new Center Stage development. According to the company’s website, sessions are 10-round, 45-minute “ ghts” that are evenly divided between two styles of training. 817-886-8872. www.rumbleboxinggym.com 8 Mountain Mike’s Pizza is coming in early August to 3488 Hwy. 114, Ste. 100, in northeast Fort Worth. The restaurant chain serves up a menu full of pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. According to its website, the rst Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurant was established in 1978 in Palo Alto, California. The company now has more than 250 restaurants. 1301 Keller Parkway, Ste. 300, Keller, according to the company website. The Garage Men’s Grooming is a full-service barbershop founded by Daniela Brooks. According to the company website, Brooks opened the doors of the Burleson location in May 2017. www.thegaragemg.com RELOCATIONS www.mountainmikespizza.com 9 The Garage Men’s Grooming will be opening this summer at 10 Lantzy Children’s Dentistry , current- ly at 1244 Hwy. 377, Ste. 211, in Roanoke, is moving to a larger space. The new location will be at 2550 Bobcat Blvd., Ste. 100, Trophy Club, and will have more than 3,300 square feet. The Roanoke location will close Aug. 21, and the Trophy Club location will open Aug. 28. 817-837-4545. www.lantzychildrensdentistry.com 11 Keller City Council approved a special use permit to allow Golden Haus spa to operate at 126 Taylor St. during their June 20 meeting. The spa will be relocating from their current location in Southlake. City documents state that the 1,048-square-foot building at 126 Taylor was most recently oc- cupied by a restaurant. 817-697-725. www.thegoldenhaus.com 12 County Line Records relocated its store from Decatur to 148 S. Elm St.,
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Keller, on June 24. The store, which sells new and used records, T-shirts, posters and other music accesso- ries, had been open for a year in De- catur before owner Rodney Holder decided to move. 817-917-8885. www.facebook.com/countylineresale RENOVATIONS 13 First Financial Bank is remodeling the Trophy Club location at 95 Trophy Club Drive. The 1,204-square-foot addition will include a conference room, and three o ces will be added. A commercial lender will now be in the Trophy Club o ce. The estimated completion date for the $500,000 project is Oct. 1. 817-329-8615. www. n.com NAME CHANGES 14 Breakfast Club 51 changed its name from Roanoke Cafe. There were changes made to its building and menu for the restaurant at 1212 N. US 377, Ste. 127, Roanoke. Breakfast Club 51 serves up popular breakfast and lunch items daily. 682-237-7566. www.breakfastclub51.com ANNIVERSARIES 15 Chick- l-A in Roanoke celebrated its 10th anniversary June 22. The store at 1300 N. US 377, Roanoke, is operated by Sandy Lamb. The store gave away various prizes to customers on its anniversary date. The fast food chain is known for its original chicken sandwich and wae fries as well as for its chicken nuggets, salads, lemonade and milkshakes. 817-491-2955. www.chick-l-a.com
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July & August events
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JULY 29 JUST WING IT The last Roanoke Farmers Market of the month will be Chicken Wing Day, highlighting vendors that will dish out wings and legs. There will also live music, yoga classes, splash pad and children activities. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). Roanoke City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak St. Roanoke. 817-491-2411. https://bit.ly/44T9m5l 29 & AUG. 05, 12, 19 BROWSE BOUTIQUES A pop-up artisan market will be held each Saturday, selling handcrafted gifts, fruits and veggies, homemade sweets and treats, and vintage nds from local farmers and artists. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Tanger Outlets Fort Worth, 15853 N. Freeway, Fort Worth. 817-464-5400. www.tanger.com/ fortworth/events/july AUGUST 04 11, 18, 25 SIT AND STITCH An adult-themed program allows stitchers to bring work-in-progress pieces or start new ones with encouragement, support and ideas from others. 1-2 p.m. Free. Fort
WORTH THE TRIP BILLY BOB’S TEXAS Experience one of the Country music’s top artist from the 1990s on Aug. 5 in Fort Worth. Singer Clint Black, who had 22 No. 1 country songs, will perform at Billy Bob’s Texas. 8 p.m.-midnight. $20-$85. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth 817-624-7117 https://billybobstexas.com/events Country music star Clint Black will perform at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on Aug. 5. (Courtesy Billy Bob’s Texas)
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Chelsea Burnett from Texas Storm Chasers will dive into storm chasing and local weather history. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road. 817-743-4800. https://bit.ly/3XQr0Vg (Courtesy Chelsea Burnett)
Worth Golden Triangle Public Library, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-392-7210. https://bit.ly/3rkmbaz 05 HOLD ON TIGHT Sit in the passenger seat in a NASCAR car as a professional driver does three laps around Texas Motor Speedway. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $142.99. 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. 817-215-8500. www.nascarracingexperience.com/ texas-motor-speedway 08 CREATE BOOKMARKS Learn how to make a marbleized bookmark with shaving cream at a come-
and-go craft event at Keller Public Library that could be messy. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 640 Johnson Road, Keller. 817-743-4800. https://bit.ly/3NIdWwj 18 CATCH A FREE MOVIE IN ROANOKE The city of Roanoke is hosting a free family movie night at Roanoke City Hall Plaza. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this showing of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” 7:30 p.m. Free (admission). 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke. 817-491-2411. www.roanoketexas.com/319/ Classes-and-Events
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Shady Grove Road reconstruction Shady Grove Road between Keller Smithfield Road South and the eastern edge of Sarah Brooks Drive is closed to through traffic so crews can complete construction in front of Shady Grove Elementary School before classes resume for the 2023-24 school year. The specifics • Repaving the asphalt stretch of Shady Grove Road between Rapp Road and Smithfield Road • Smoothing the transition across the intersection at Smithfield Road • Reconstructing pedestrian ramps and building a 10-foot trail segment from Sarah Brooks Drive to Smithfield Road on the north side of the street Timeline: June-November 2023 Cost: $1.27 million Funding source: General fund, Keller Development Corp.
Cannon Parkway expansion The city of Roanoke closed Cannon Parkway from July 10 to Aug. 9 from Holley Parkway to River Ridge Road, according to city documents. The project is funded and managed by JLB Roanoke Apartments & Townhomes, located at 1000 Cannon Parkway. The city of Roanoke approved the project but is not fund- ing or conducting the work. The specifics • Installation of turn lanes • Installation of parallel parking spaces Timeline: July 10-Aug. 9 Cost: $340,000 Funding source: JLB Roanoke Apartments & Townho- mes
Bonds Ranch Road Railroad crossing TxDOT will receive more than $17 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to construct a grade separation that will take Bonds Ranch Road over the railway just east of N. Saginaw Blvd. The specifics • The grade separation project will support the final design and construction for a four-lane grade- separated road with new multimodal shared-use bicycle and pedestrian pathways. • This project will improve safety at rail crossing right of way owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe and provide transportation modal alternatives. Timeline: 2026-28 Cost: $23 million Funding sources: USDOT, Federal Highway Administra- tion funds, city of Fort Worth, BNSF
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CITY & SCHOOLS
News from Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Westlake, Northeast Fort Worth, Northwest ISD and Keller ISD
Starting teachers’ salary raised
BY KAITLYNN HUTCHINS
RAISES TO TAKE PLACE The fiscal year 2023-24 budget includes a raise for teachers and staff. resignation incentive; a one-time salary advancement for employees joining the district; and updates to the temporary, extra-duty pay scale. employee salaries in the past six years, according to a district news release. The midpoint raise system allows all employees’ salaries to grow at the same rate, regardless of how much their salaries are. Other updates to the district’s compensation plan include an early
NORTHWEST ISD Teachers and staff in NISD will receive a pay raise for the next school year. The details: Superintendent Mark Foust presented a new compensation plan for the 2023-24 school year to the board of trustees at the June 12 meeting. The board approved the plan June 26. The plan includes a 3% midpoint pay raise for all employees and an increase to the starting teacher salary to $60,100. All full-time employees of the district who will return and work for the district during the 2023-24 school year will receive the midpoint raise. The district will also increase its contribution to medical insurance for employees on a district health plan by $25 per month, making the total district contribution to medical insurance $325 per month. Zooming in: This raise is the sec- ond-largest annual increase to district
Two modular buildings are being installed at Westlake Academy.
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buildings will have bulletproof laminated Level 3 glass windows, full sprinkler systems, and security doors with security and surveillance equipment. What’s next: According to Communications Manager Erin Spicer, teachers will be able to set up their rooms in August, and the modulars will be operational for the 2023-24 school year. “Students and staff are excited to see the portables go,” Spicer said.
WESTLAKE Construction has started at the municipally-oper- ated International Baccalaureate school for the installation of two modular buildings that will replace the school’s previous portable buildings. The background: The decision to replace the portables was approved by Westlake Town Council in February for $3.5 million. According to Westlake Academy’s YouTube page, the
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Fort Worth City Council 200 Texas St., Fort Worth www.fortworthtexas.gov Keller City Council 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller www.cityofkeller.com Roanoke City Council 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke www.roanoketexas.com Trophy Club Town Council 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club www.trophyclub.org Westlake Town Council 1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7, Ste. 7200, Westlake. www.westlake-tx.org Denton County Commissioners Court 1 Courthouse Drive, Ste. 3100, Denton. www.dentoncounty.gov Tarrant County Commissioners Court 100 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth www.tarrantcountytx.gov Keller ISD board of trustees 350 Keller Parkway, Keller www.kellerisd.net Northwest ISD board of trustees 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth www.nisdtx.org For the latest news coverage from these government meetings, visit communityimpact.com. MEETINGS WE COVER
Fort Worth promotes ‘smart irrigation’ FORT WORTH The city is helping homeowners optimize their irriga- tion systems by promoting the use of smart irrigation technologies. According to Oklahoma State University’s Extension Program, smart irrigation technology includes products and techniques that maximize irrigation efficiency by reducing water waste. Agency’s sprinkler tips listed below to optimize their irrigation systems: • Review: Check the system for any visible leaks in the pipes, valves or sprinkler heads. • Connect: Review and fine-tune the settings on the sprinkler system controller. • Direct: Ensure water flow and coverage is directed where it is needed. • Select: Explore alternative BY MARK FADDEN
Keller ISD board passes revised LGBTQ policies
BY MARK FADDEN
KELLER ISD The board of trustees approved two policies affecting LGBTQ+ students at its special meeting June 28. A closer look: The “Identifica- tion of Students” policy means employees of KISD will not be required or encouraged to use a student’s preferred pronouns that are inconsistent with a student’s or other person’s biological sex as it appears on the birth certificate, the district policy stated. The “Facility Standards” policy states students must use district facilities based on the biological sex assigned at birth, such as restrooms and locker facilities. School policy would allow accommodations for single-user restrooms for students.
According to a city news release, the city is encouraging residents to follow the Environmental Protection
watering methods, such as drip irrigation or microsprinklers.
TIPS FOR ‘SMART IRRIGATION’ The city of Fort Worth provided the following tips to avoid receiving an irrigation advisory postcard.
For additional help, get in touch with the water conservation team at https://bit.ly/3XUEMGx . Sign up for the MyH20 portal. Monitor and track water usage to stay informed.
Watch out for common triggers. Be mindful of hand watering, and check for any automatic pool fillers that may be contributing to excessive water usage. Know watering days, which are typically biweekly based on home address.
SOURCE: CITY OF FORT WORTH/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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2022-23 Keller, Roanoke, Northeast Fort Worth real estate market at a glance Home prices went up across all four ZIP codes in this area this past year while the number of homes sold went down, as high interest rates slowed the housing market. Homes that did sell also spent more days on the market compared with the previous year.
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National mortgage rate data After staying relatively at the rst two years of the pandemic, mortgage rates have sharply risen since early 2022, peaking Nov. 10 of last year before seeing some decline the last six months. 30-year xed-rate mortgage 15-year xed-rate mortgage
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2023 HOME EDITION
Fort Worth increases homestead exemptions for elderly, disabled Fort Worth City Council voted to raise homestead exemptions on property taxes for the elderly— residents age 65 and older—and each taxing unit decides if it will o er the exemption and at what percentage; and the taxing unit must decide before July 1 of the tax year to o er an exemption. BY MARK FADDEN What is a homestead exemption?
HOME IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
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Two governing bodies—Fort Worth City Council and Tarrant County Commissioners Court—passed homestead exemptions that will lessen the impact of the property value during tax time.
Sean and Kathy Du y opened Integrity Roo ng & Construction in Keller in 2004 and have provided service for thousands, according to the company.
disabled persons from $40,000 to $60,000 on June 27. “This is just a continuation of the city of Fort Worth’s leaders to really work aggressively to reduce as much property tax burden on our residents as possible,” Mayor Mattie Parker said. According to a
According to the news release, the exemption for elderly people was last raised in 1984 to $40,000. In 1991, the exemption for disabled people was raised from $20,000 to $40,000. The council’s action comes on the heels of action taken by Tarrant County Commissioners Court on June 6 to approve two new homestead exemptions. The rst exemption is for a 10% exemption on the county tax rate. The second is also a 10% exemption for the county’s hospital district tax. “I’m so excited we are doing this as a council,” Council Member Jared Williams said. “I think of folks like my dad, a retired teacher on a xed income, and know what this will mean for folks like him. This is an important rst step.”
“I THINK OF FOLKS LIKE MY DAD, A RETIRED TEACHER ON A FIXED INCOME, AND KNOW WHAT THIS WILL MEAN FOR FOLKS LIKE HIM.” JARED WILLIAMS, FORT WORTH COUNCIL MEMBER
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The law requires property owners pay their deductible. This can often be a challenge for people during these times. Homeowners sometimes don’t understand the law. We o er nancing and other ways for people to be able to a ord their out of pocket. WHAT SETS YOUR BUSINESS APART FROM OTHER COMPANIES? We strive to live and conduct our business by the Golden Rule. We nd great satisfaction and joy in helping others. Most of the time, it’s just doing the right thing, the right way. Kathy and I make a great team.
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WHAT SERVICES DOES IRC OFFER? We are general contractors, specializing in residential reroo ng, commercial reroo ng, roof repairs, gutters, siding, fencing, decks and patios, windows, painting, and ooring work. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOUR BUSINESS FACES? Some of the challenges we face are e ectively navigating online technology as it relates to [search engine optimization], online marketing, and advertising. Being based in North Texas, much of our business is storm related.
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A homestead exemption limits the increase of an appraised value to 10% annually. This is commonly called a “homestead cap.” A homestead cap may exceed 10% if additional improvements, land or extensive renovations are added to the residence. Qualifying individuals must submit an application to receive the exemption. This is a one-time application. An eligible disabled person may not receive both a disabled and an elderly residence exemption.
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next tax bill for our residents,” Parker said. According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website, homestead exemptions remove
1 Roofs should be inspected by a quali ed roofer every three years, and skylights should be inspected so leaks do not develop. 2 Ensure downspouts and gutters do not get clogged with leaves and other debris. 3 Inspect siding each year to see if it needs repainting, and trim shrubs away so they do not touch the siding. 4 Check for split or cracked caulking on windows and doors annually, and replace the caulk as necessary. 5 Moving parts of garage doors need to be oiled once every three months.
6 Air lters require regular replacement, generally once every three months. 7 Regularly check security alarms and circuit breakers . Check batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 8 Clean each faucet’s aerator every three to four months. Maintain garbage disposals by running cold water through them. 9 Masonry walls can develop a white powder that can be scrubbed o with water and a sti brush. 10 Hardwood oors without polyurethane need to be waxed with a liquid or paste “spirit” wax. Use emulsion wax on vinyl.
city news release, as the Texas Legislature considered options in June, any local action to amend the over-age-65 and disability exemp- tions had to be adopted by July 1 to become e ective for the next scal year. With the Texas Legislature still divided on how to formulate a
part of a home’s value from taxa- tion, thereby lowering the taxes on that property. Under the Texas tax code, counties must follow several rules before approving an exemption including: the exemption may be up to 20 percent of a home’s value;
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Inspections take place during the option period—a negotiable time frame during which a buyer can inspect a home, amend a contract for relevant repairs or cancel a deal—and are often sought before one-year warranties expire. INITIATING AN INSPECTION
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One key piece of the process to buy a home is having it inspected. Community Impact spoke with the Texas Real Estate Commission and Joey O’Brien, the owner of Austin- based Inspect It, to lay out the details of the inspection process. The inspection involves a professional canvassing of a new or existing home to ensure it’s up to various building and safety standards. WHAT'S A HOME INSPECTION? Texas does not mandate that home inspections take place, but lenders may require an inspection before a purchase to secure nancing. ARE HOME INSPECTIONS REQUIRED? Professional real estate inspectors are state certi ed, trained and quali ed to inspect homes for both buyers and sellers during a real estate transaction. WHO ARE HOME INSPECTORS?
Final negotiations and closing, or ending option
Agent helps their client searching for a new home
After nding a home, client submits an o er and signs a purchase contract
During the option period, the buyer or seller may schedule an inspection*
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FINDING AN INSPECTOR
The TREC lists all licensed inspectors, including details on education and disciplinary history, at www.trec.texas.gov.
Real estate agents can con rm licenses and provide a list of preferred inspectors. Friends and family can also provide recommendations based on past experience.
WHAT DO TEXAS REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS DO?
HAVING ISSUES?
Sales agents: handle property transactions for clients on behalf of a broker
Brokers: manage all activities of a real estate o ce, overseeing agents
Appraisers: estimate property values
Inspectors: inspect real estate
Consumers may le complaints with the TREC within four years of an incident. Complaints must be written, and the commission has a stock form available to use at www.trec.texas.gov .
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Inspectors must ll out a multiple-page report when reviewing a home in line with state regulations. However, the process isn’t used to con rm building code compliance and any additional information provided beyond basic state-mandates checks depends on the inspector.
Inspectors are required to look over dozens of parts of a home and highlight any de ciencies. Two examples are listed below.
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Not all inspectors are experienced in all aspects of a home. For homes with features like septic or irrigation systems, pools or detached buildings, or if seeking an expert opinion on an issue such as pests, look for an inspector with a background in those areas.
Inspections also cover various pieces of the following systems:
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Plumbing and drainage
Appliances
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