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Truly amazing waterfront home, 1+acre, cov-ered dbl boat dock, outdoor kitchen & more.

Offered at $599,000Walk-out water! Outstanding custom home, 2600+sqft, open concept, big dbl boat dock.

Offered at $450,000

Stunning airpark home, distress hardwood, media room, 5400+sqft, 1.38 acres, hanger.

Offered at $699,900

Luxury redefined! Mainbody lake, stunning views, open concept, custom finishes thruout.

Offered at $939,000Waterfront 3/2 condo comes fully furnished! Amazing views, spacious living, 2 balconies.

Offered at $245,000Custom home on private lot, gated communi-ty, built-ins, huge porch, shade trees & creek.

Offered at $279,000

Elegant 3871 sqft lake home, custom built-ins, slate floors, backyard oasis w/ pool & spa.

Offered at $776,500

Price is firm! Boggs & Whitecotton custom home, tons of upgrades, open concept.

Offered at $339,000Terrific mainbody views, ‘Beach Feel’ inside, on natural inlet, 2 living areas, nice boat dock.

Offered at $334,000

Luxury living! 140 ft water, panoramic views, entertaining floor plan, oversized boat dock.

Offered at $820,000Luxury home, walk-out water, versatile floor plan, private study + 878 sqft guest quarters.

Offered at $789,000Excellent lake house getaway! Site built home,

recently updated, on mainbody water!

Offered at $175,000

Incredible countyside estate, 54+acres, 7933 sqft, open concept, huge barn, guest house, pool

Offered at $1,900,000

Exceutive mainbody home, custom cabinetry, faux finishes thru-out, pool/spa, fence, dock.

Offered at $679,900

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Large home w/ tons to offer! Comfortable rooms, veranda, screened porch, bonus room.

Offered at $319,900

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813-TOLAR AREA 5+ ACRES! Custom stone home, 4bd/3ba, large open living area with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with large island/breakfast bar, pantry, stained concrete floors, 30x50 work-shop on slab. Part of the pond is on this property. 1 acre tract that adjoins pond can be bought. $269,900 MLS# 11656635

204-PECAN PLANTATION - 2+ ACRES! Bring your horse or just enjoy the privacy of this equestrian lot. Custom home, just under 3000 sq.ft., 3 bd., 3 bath, study, plus exercise room & 3 full car garage. Large covered patio, well landscaped yard, beautiful trees. Quality through-out! $349,900 MLS# 11796390

823-BRING YOUR HORSES! Just under 5 acres, great loca-tion close to town. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home, with 2 living areas, recently updated, rustic decor perfect for country living. 36x36 metal work shop or large garage, extra covered area, 2 stall horse barn. $279,900 MLS# 11805088

202-DECORDOVA RANCH! Builder’s personal home with all the extras. Stained con-crete floors, stone fireplace, fantastic floor plan, 2 full & 2 half baths, 3 spacious bed-rooms & study. 3 car garage, well landscaped yard, very pri-vate. High energy efficiency. $374,500 MLS# 11753261

270-GOLF COURSE DREAM HOME, DCBE! Custom built 2006 by Stephen Miller. Great floor plan, fantastic views. High energy efficiency, granite thru-out, very open con-cept with large kitchen, and beautiful master suite. Large covered patio, very private location. $378,000 MLS# 11726285

402-GREAT LOCATION east side of Granbury. Good water, stone landing, double boat dock, 2 well landscaped lots with trees. Immacu-late 3bd/2ba brick home, extra garage for work shop, new AC and appliances. $229,500 MLS# 11684562

602-4 BEDROOM WATER-FRONT!! Beautiful views on OPEN WATER!! 4/2/2 carport, manufactured home. 2 living areas + bonus room off master. Huge covered deck, 16X14 storage-shop, rock underpin-ning, covered fishing dock, well + much more. LIKE NEW! - FHA financing available - $189,900 MLS# 11766859

257-WELCOME TO PARADISE! Upscale 3bd/2ba home on beautiful cul-de-sac lot. Open floorplan, split bedrooms, formal dining with French door to screened area. Huge kitchen with upgraded cabinets, Corian counters. Texas bath with jetted tub & separate shower. Gorgeous pool & spa with fabulous landscaping. Sur-round sound inside & out. $259,000 MLS# 11800722

404-SPECTACULAR MAIN-BODY WATERFRONT IN UP-SCALE COMMUNITY! 3-2½-4 with open concept, study, 2 living areas, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, island. Ceil-ings to floor windows! Huge level lot, RV/boat parking, boat dock. UNBELIEVABLE BEAU-TIFUL!! $597,500 MLS# 11810798

426-DAZZLING SKI LAKE HOME!! Almost new custom brick/rock 3bd/2ba with 2 living areas, gourmet kitchen, study. $111. monthly utilities! Seawall, dock/lift, adjoining lot available, fabulous views, upscale community! Over THE TOP!!! $345,900 MLS# 11798135

208-GREAT 4 BEDROOM NEW CONSTRUCTION! Open concept, custom kitch-en with granite & stainless steel. Split bedrooms. Sepa-rate shower & tub in master. Numerous upgrades! Brick/stone exterior. On Fort Worth side of Granbury. $169,900 MLS# 11813740

608-FABULOUS LAKE FRONT VIEWS from this im-maculate 3bd/2ba mobile with 120’ of waterfront. Split bed-rooms, built-ins. 30x8 covered deck, 2 car carport, com-pletely fenced, double rock retaining walls. LAKE LIVING AT ITS BEST! COME SEE! $94,500 MLS# 11724086

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Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You’re AwayPage 18

Do It Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Tipsord

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Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety

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10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know Page 12

Home Security Systems: Types and Costs

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How to Run a Great Neighborhood Watch Meeting

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By: Joseph D’AgnesePublished: November 12, 2010

Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. A professionally installed and monitored home security system is a nice addition to your home’s defenses, but it shouldn’t be step one. First, conduct your own home security check. After you’ve inspected your home’s doors and windows, make sure these essential steps are cov-ered:

1. Keep your home well-maintained on the outside.Burglars want an easy target. Stand on the street outside your house and ask yourself: Does my property look neglected, hidden, or unin-habited? A front door or walkway that’s obscured by shrubbery offers crooks the perfect cover they need while they break a door or window. To improve security, trim shrubs away from windows and widen front walks.

2. Install motion detector lights.All sides of your house should be well-lit with motion-activated lighting, not just the front. Simple motion-activated floodlights cost less than $50 each, and installing them is an easy DIY job if the wiring is already in place.

3. Store your valuables.Thieves want easy-to-grab electronics, cash, jewelry, and other valu-ables, though some are not above running down the street with your

flat-screen TV. Most make a beeline for the master bedroom, because that’s where you’re likely to hide spare cash, jewelry, even guns. Tour each room and ask yourself: is there anything here that I can move to a safe deposit box? Installing a home safe ($150 to $500) that’s bolted to your basement slab is a good repository for items you don’t use on a daily basis.

4. Secure your data.While you probably won’t be putting your home computer in a safe anytime soon, take steps to back up the personal infor-mation stored on it. Password protect your login screen, and always shut off your computer when not in use (you’ll save energy, too!) Don’t overlook irreplaceable items whose value may hard to quantify, like digital photos. 5. Prepare ahead of time in case the worst happens. •Take a photo or video inventory of items of value in your home, and store the file online or in your home safe.

•Check that you’re properly insured for theft. Note that high-ticket items in your home office, such as computers, professional camera equipment, or other business essentials, may require an additional rider or a separate policy.

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141 - RECENTLY REMODELED AND UPDATED IN INDIAN HARBOR – New windows, tile, carpet, granite, 3 bedroom 2 bath, fireplace, circle driveway, covered RV parking, hillside view of Brazos lowlands. Open and bright. $146,900 MLS# 11772072

138 – INDIAN HARBOR WATERFRONT – nice boat dock on wide canal. Ranch style, 3 bedroom 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, massive floor-to ceiling fireplace, ceramic tile throughout, fenced yard. $219,000 MLS# 11754116

147 – PARK-LIKE BACK YARD WITH HUGE TREES – Large lot near Acton, 4 bed 3 bath, 2 masters, 2 living areas, island kitchen, silestone counters, wood floors, fireplace, game room, workshop. $217,995 MLS# 11799059

143 – COMMUTE TO FORT WORTH FROM M3X RANCH ESTATES – Over one acre with country views, 5 bed 3 bath, 2 living areas, 3,100+ sf of living area, open and bright, neutral colors, sweeping staircase, balcony overlooks great room, fireplace. $270,000 MLS# 11788619

149 – A BLEND OF NEW AND OLD NEAR HISTORIC SQUARE – 3 bed 1 bath on fenced corner lot, mature trees, large bedrooms, two living areas, garage conversion, updated kitchen, hardwood and carpet. $123,500 MLS# 11673021

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914 Thelma. Spectacular New Walk Out Waterfront. Large boat dock. Ft Worth side. 2 Living, 3 Bedroom, 3 ½ Baths & Oversize Double Garage. Outdoor kitchen, hot tub,

gas firepit. $559,900

2306 River Road Excellent Waters Edge Mainbody Home. 3 Bdr, 3 Bath + Study. Tons of updating. All Granite countertops, all Wood & Tile Floors. Extended Boat

Dock for easy access. $475,000

10411 Ravenswood Nice home in Pecan Plantation. 4-2.5-2 with a golf cart garage. Newer carpet and paint. New roof and

gutters. $174,900

1009 Hayden Court Well Cared for Home in Heather Place. 2/2/2 + Small Study. Living Space has cherry wood

floors. Move In Condition $147,900

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914 Thelma. Spectacular New Walk Out Waterfront. Large boat dock. Ft Worth side. 2 Living, 3 Bedroom, 3 ½ Baths & Oversize Double Garage. Outdoor kitchen, hot tub,

gas firepit. $559,900

2306 River Road Excellent Waters Edge Mainbody Home. 3 Bdr, 3 Bath + Study. Tons of updating. All Granite countertops, all Wood & Tile Floors. Extended Boat

Dock for easy access. $475,000

10411 Ravenswood Nice home in Pecan Plantation. 4-2.5-2 with a golf cart garage. Newer carpet and paint. New roof and

gutters. $174,900

1009 Hayden Court Well Cared for Home in Heather Place. 2/2/2 + Small Study. Living Space has cherry wood

floors. Move In Condition $147,900

TrusT. jusT as imporTanT as The number of bedrooms and baThs.

Only REAlTORS® cOmplETE OngOing mAndATORy EThicS TRAining.

Every market’s different, call a REAlTOR® today.

Houselogic.com/buyandsell

When you’re buying a home, you want specific things: marble countertops, his and hers sinks, a three-car garage. You also need confidence, peace of mind and trust. You want a REALTOR®—someone committed to doing business according to a strict, professional code. REALTORS® complete real estate business ethics training every four years as part of their membership in the National Association of REALTORS®. When you’re ready to buy a home, work with a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, who can explain options that best fit your situation.


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ENJOY THIS LOVELYMAINBODY WATERFRONT

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#31043 EXTRAS! RV Barn, Efficiency Guest Quarters, Work Shop, Extra Detached Garage. On 1.9 Acres with Trees. Brick 3/2/2 Home with Fireplace, Formal Dining, Granite Counter-tops & New Appliances. Chaparral Estates, near Hunter Park on the Lake. $269,000 FIRM

#77183 Shade & Privacy Provided By The Many Trees to Enjoy the Enormous Deck Overlooking the Brazos River. One Owner Custom Home 2922 sq.ft., built by Brian Gaf-fin. Beautiful Woodwork Throughout. Huge Kitchen has an Abundance of Cabinets & Counterspace. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths. Sunroom with heat and A/C. $279,000

#74093 Pecan Tree Shaded 1.639 ac. corner lot. One Owner Custom 2971 sq.ft. Formal Home. Open Living & Dining with Fireplace. Large Den/Study. Big master suite + 2 guest bedrooms. 2 Utility areas. Covered Patio, Beau-tiful Landscaping. Circle Drive at front. 2-Car Garage + Storage/Golf Cart Bldg. $379,000

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#21203 Lakeside Two-in-One. 3653 sq.ft. includesattached guest suite. Open or lock apart. Total 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living, 2 kitchens, 2 utility areas, sunroom. Waterfront has boat ramp & boat slip. $249,000

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Adjoining Properties - Currently Rentals

#39103 2006 SW Home 3/1 on large lot. $36,900#13783 2006 SW Home 3/1 on 2 lots. $36,900These can be bought as a package deal. Also with #60153.

#60153 Private set-ting with large front lawn and Pecan Trees. Spacious Palm Harbor DW with 3/2 Screened Porch & Covered Deck. 30x30 Shop Building w/elec. $112,900

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#57303 10 Acres with Trees, South of Granbury. No Subdivision.Well, septic, and electric on property. Has 26’ x 100’ Shed/Carport/Storage Bldg. + 12’ x 22” Workshop. Older farm-house and mobile on property need TLC. $139,000

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Article From HouseLogic.com

By: Jan Soults WalkerPublished: July 10, 2012

Successful burglars have lots in common -- home own-ers who unwittingly give invitations to robbery. Here’s how thieves thank you for your generosity. You come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you’d be gone? How did they get in?

Check out these 10 thank-you notes from your friendly neighborhood burglars, and their advice on how to stop lending them a helping hand.

1. Thanks for the ladder!

Call me a social climber if you will, but I did discover a lad-der in your back yard. Thank you for leaving it where I could lean it against your home and easily reach a second-story window. I re-ally love it when upper story openings aren’t wired to a home security system!

So, if you want to keep me out, store your ladder in the basement or a locked garage. And call your security company to wire upper-story windows into your alarm system.

Vertically yours,A rising star

2. Loved your trash

Can’t tell you how much fun I have driving around neighborhoods on trash day (espe-cially after big gift holidays) when the empty boxes on the curb reveal what wonderful new toys you have. Your thoughtfulness made it possible for me to land a new laptop and a flat-screen tele-vision in one easy trip to your home!

Next time, break down the boxes and conceal them in the recycling or trash bins.

Happy shopping!Curbside Cruiser

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

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3. Dear Can’t-Get-Around-To-It

Recently, I noticed you hadn’t trimmed trees and shrubs around your home, so I knew I’d have a wonderful place to hide while I worked to break into your home. I really can’t thank you enough for all the great new things I grabbed.

Next time, trim back bushes and trees near windows and doors. Make sure entry points to your home are easily vis-ible from the street - I much prefer to work in private! While you’re at it, install motion-sen-sor lighting. I’m scared of bright lights!

Cordially,The Tree Lover

4. Su casa es mi casa!

I was sincerely relieved to find your back door was a plain wood-panel door. I had no trouble kick-ing it in (my knees appreciate how easy that was!) Imagine how silly I felt when I discovered that your windows weren’t locked anyway.

You may want to take a cue from your neighbor and install steel-wrapped exterior doors with deadbolts on all your entries. And be sure your windows are locked when you’re away.

All the best,Buster Door

5. Bad reflection on you You’d be surprised how many home owners position a mirror in their entry hall so I can see from a window if the alarm system is armed. (Yours wasn’t, but I’m guessing you know that by now!) Thanks for taking a lot of

pressure off of me.

A little free advice: Relocate the mirror so your alarm system isn’t visible if someone else would peer through a window.

Fondly,Mr. Peeper

6. The telltale grass

Wow, isn’t it amazing how fast the grass grows these days? I swung by now and then and noticed your lawn was un-cut, newspapers were piling up on the front steps, and your shades were always closed. To me, that’s an open invitation.

Next time, hire someone you trust to mow regularly, pick up around the doorstep, open and close various window shades, and turn different lights on and off (or put a few on timers). One more thing: Lock any car you leave in the driveway, or I can use your garage door opener to get in quickly.

Best,Your Trip Advisor

7. Getting carried away

Many thanks for putting your valuables into an easy-to-carry safe that I could carry right out your back door. (Nice jewelry, and thank you for the cash!)

You may want to invest in a wall safe, which I rarely attempt to open. Or, rent a lock box at your bank.

With appreciation,Mr. Safe and Not-So-Sound

8. Dear BFF

Thanks for alerting a professional acquaintance of mine via your social network that you were away for the week in Puerto Vallarta, having the time of your life. Me? I enjoyed a very relaxing visit to your home with no pressure of being caught.

If only you had known that posting comments and photos of your trip on social networks is fine -- but do that after you re-


Lee Overstreet, GRI

817-219-5246REALTOR ®115 W. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048

Very nice brick home on the #12 green in Pecan Plantation. Features in-clude 2 living/2 dining, 2 fireplaces, split bedroom arrangement, walk-in clos-ets in all bedrooms. New oven & microwave, HVAC upgrade, in-ground swim-ming pool, oversize ga-rage w/golf cart storage, circle drive & low main-tenance yard. $150,000

PECAN Extensive re-modeling and updating throughout. Scenic view of the #8 fairway, pond, and green. Three bed-room, 2 bath, study, 2+ car garage. Granite coun-ter tops in kitchen, carpet and hardwood flooring, circle drive, wooded lot. REDUCED $199,900

Great home for the money. 3-2-2 with brick and siding exterior. Split bedroom arrangement, 10 foot ceilings in living, kitchen and dining areas. 1.5 lots, 2 storage buildings. Located in a gated com-munity with lake access. REDUCED $129,900

Pecan Plantation - Up-dated 3/2/2 brick home on shady orchard lot. Fea-tures include two living areas , granite counter-tops, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile & carpet, split bedroom arrangement, walk-in closets. Fenced yard, separate golf cart/shop building. Ready for move-in. $152,000

NUTCRACKER Elegant golf course home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Relax on the large covered pa-tio overlooking the Nut-cracker #2 fairway and tee boxes. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, featuring 2 living/2 dining areas, split bedroom ar-rangement, circle drive, 3 car garage, fenced yard, sprinkler system, & land-scaping. $269,000

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DECORDOVA - Custom 3/2.5/2+ brick home with upgrades and extras. Two living and 2 dining ar-eas. Granite countertops, gas fireplace, ceramic tile, carpeting and wood flooring. Separate study, walk-in closets, many built-ins. Private, fenced yard with covered patios, terracing, & landscaping. Shows very well $260,000

DECORDOVA

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turn so you won’t broadcast your absence!

Sincerely,Cyber Savvy

9. Tag, you’re it!

Where are you? When you use popular geo-tracking apps, such as FourSquare and Glympse, I might know if you’re not home. Web sites such as www.pleaserobme.com help me keep track of your whereabouts.

If you prefer that I not visit your home, be careful about geo-tagging. But, otherwise, thank you for the loot!

-- Just Tagging Along

10. Thanks for the appointment

Thanks for inviting me into your home to view the laptop you wanted to sell. I do apologize for the scare I gave you when I took it (and your purse).

Did you know that some large U.S. cities are averaging one so-called “robbery by appointment” per day? If you want to sell high-ticket items to strangers, I suggest you arrange to meet at the parking lot of your local police station. I defi-nitely won’t show up, and you’ll still have your valuables (and your purse!)

Regards,A Tough Sell

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Lee Overstreet, GRI

817-219-5246REALTOR ®115 W. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048

Very nice brick home on the #12 green in Pecan Plantation. Features in-clude 2 living/2 dining, 2 fireplaces, split bedroom arrangement, walk-in clos-ets in all bedrooms. New oven & microwave, HVAC upgrade, in-ground swim-ming pool, oversize ga-rage w/golf cart storage, circle drive & low main-tenance yard. $150,000

PECAN Extensive re-modeling and updating throughout. Scenic view of the #8 fairway, pond, and green. Three bed-room, 2 bath, study, 2+ car garage. Granite coun-ter tops in kitchen, carpet and hardwood flooring, circle drive, wooded lot. REDUCED $199,900

Great home for the money. 3-2-2 with brick and siding exterior. Split bedroom arrangement, 10 foot ceilings in living, kitchen and dining areas. 1.5 lots, 2 storage buildings. Located in a gated com-munity with lake access. REDUCED $129,900

Pecan Plantation - Up-dated 3/2/2 brick home on shady orchard lot. Fea-tures include two living areas , granite counter-tops, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile & carpet, split bedroom arrangement, walk-in closets. Fenced yard, separate golf cart/shop building. Ready for move-in. $152,000

NUTCRACKER Elegant golf course home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Relax on the large covered pa-tio overlooking the Nut-cracker #2 fairway and tee boxes. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, featuring 2 living/2 dining areas, split bedroom ar-rangement, circle drive, 3 car garage, fenced yard, sprinkler system, & land-scaping. $269,000

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# 210 A WALL OF WINDOWS VIEWS LAKE GRANBURY beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home in Gated – Golf Course Community: home offers 2 master suites; recently completed remodel shows off an elegant home loaded with amenities : Granite kitchen tops, stainless whirl-pool gold series appliance pkg., lots of ceramic flooring, custom lighting & faucets, zoned A/C –Heat system and more; a 2 year old covered dock offers boat lift and double jet ski lift. $355,000

# 125 SECLUDED 3-2-2 BRICK COUNTRY HOME on 17.3 ACRES; large pecan and oak trees; beautiful country style home; lots of covered porch with view of pond & creek; spacious island kitchen; landscaped yard area w/sprin-kler; coastal pasture; nice barn w/pens & hay storage. Asking $269,000

# 755 MAINBODY WATERFRONT LOT: ½ acre level home site in one of Granbury nicest waterfront communities; good restrictions; water available; low HOA dues; no city taxes. ASKING $ 119,000

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# 705 Secluded 22.7 acre tract; fenced; 2 water wells on property – one with electric and pump; heavily wooded; good views; deer blind remains: Asking $95,000 Possible owner terms! Make Offer !

#735 BEAUTIFUL 8.5 ACRES IN PREMIER NEIGHBORHOOD OF LANTANA FEATURING ESTATE HOMES & PROPERTY. Perfectly located just minutes from Granbury or I-20 to anywhere. Breathtaking views, mature trees, several great building sites, and horses welcome. $75,900

# 145 BEAUTIFUL HILLTOP 9.9 ACRE WOOD TRACT with this spacious 3 BR, 3 BATH, 2 CCP manufactured home offering a shop building, 34 X 40 livestock barn, and a very secluded setting; open concept split bedroom floor plan with 2 living areas and a large island kitchen; lots of large oak trees provide ample shade and covered front and rear decking to view wildlife and scenery; enjoy the outdoors. ASKING $ 150,000

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400-DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER FOR A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN! Main body walk out on Lake Granbury for only $225,000. Newer boat dock (2010), new covered patio, both with Trex decking. Detached garage, lots of storage. $225,000 MLS# 11820642

829-RANCH STYLE STONE HOME on over 2 acres. Great floor plan. 3 bedroom. 3 bath, large living area, rock fireplace, fantastic kitchen with granite, 2nd living area or study. Great location, easy access to Fort Worth, nice trees, seasonal creek. 2nd living area could be formal dining. $234,900 MLS# 11749576

210-NICE 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home in Heritage Heights. Great starter home with fireplace, large lot, new paint and nice landscaping. Close to town and shopping. $99,900 MLS# 11760766

244-GREAT LOCATION - FT. WORTH SIDE - Fantastic like-new custom home - Open concept with tall ceilings - spacious great room - cozy fireplace - Kitchen has granite countertops and abundant custom cabinets - and you’ll enjoy south breezes on the large back porch. $174,900 MLS# 11774601

415-AWESOME MAIN BODY WALKOUT W/PANORAMIC VIEWS! 2922 sq.ft. home, 184 feet waterfront. Lovely classic, custom-built home has great architectural lines. 2 rock fireplaces - one in the master bedroom. CALL EVELYN TODAY! $374,900 MLS# 11775492

219-BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME ON 16TH FAIRWAY. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a sun room. Open floor plan, second living area, formal dining. Completely updated home. Fireplace in the family room. Sprinkler system. Great views. $219,000 MLS# 11815918

226-NEARLY NEW CUSTOM HOME in gated-golf course community - Inviting Very Open 3 BR + Study, 2 BA, 3 Car Garage -Very Energy Efficient - Many Windows - 10’ Ceilings - Outstanding Spacious Master Suite. $204,500 MLS# 11797024

228-100% FINANCING AVAILABLE on this home. Check out the virtual tour! This is a fantastic buy on this darling 3-2 on large lot with big fenced backyard. Hurry! Waterfront community has it’s own boat launch, pool etc. $98,500 MLS# 11688853

828-GREAT HOOD COUNTY RANCH LAND 18 acres of pasture two (2) stock tanks. 175X40 barn with 12 stalls, 10 paddocks each with piped in water. 4000 ft of piped fencing. Huge doublewide with large covered porches just waiting for you. Good sandy loam for your prized horses. $310,000 MLS# 11677293

233-CAPTIVATING NEWER HOME nestled in trees with large porches for relaxing. Open concept home with 3 BR + Study, 2 ½ BA, 2 + golf cart garage, 10’ ceilings, crown molding and many extras. Gas cooking and heating. $199,500 MLS# 11681075

222-SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM 2½ BATHS IN SOUTH GROVE. Close to shopping and dining. Nice floor plan, large living with beamed ceilings, wall of windows, brick fireplace & wet bar. Country kitchen with breakfast bar. Large fenced back yard. Price reduced to $153,000 MLS# 11767005

604-IMMACULATE WATERFRONT on the Ft. Worth side. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, would make a great weekender, with split bedrooms, boat dock, storage building. $114,900 MLS# 11646589

411-CHARM AND CHARACTER ON MAINBODY IN DCBE. Easy access waterfront faces southeast for spectacular sunrises and afternoon shade. Custom 3/2½/2, 3400+ sq. ft. Huge living/dining with wall of windows. Massive master suite with connecting study. $599,000 MLS# 11718889

230-BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME IN GATED COMMUNITY! Located on 12th fairway. Room for everyone! 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Large open living/dining/kitchen. Separate game room/office. Large backyard with GREAT views! Vacant! Make Offer! $171,000 MLS# 11769015

284-ACTON SCHOOL RD! Move-in-ready. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with fenced yard and carport. Many updates including kitchen. Wood deck. For sale or lease! GREAT INVESTMENT! GREAT LOCATION! $99,000 MLS# 11821570


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603-WATERFRONT, FANTASTIC VIEW! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, manufactured home. Huge open living area with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Large sunroom and deck overlooking the lake. Great location. $84,900 MLS# 11510875

820-MOVE TO THE COUNTRY! Over 4000 sq.ft., 5 bedroom, 3½ baths, 3 living areas, & study. Hardwood floors, fantastic kitchen with island, granite. 20.9 acres, in ground pool, 30x50 4 stall horse barn/shop, pond, nice oak trees. $594,500 MLS# 11729047

278-TOTALLY REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, spent around $95,000 remodeling this property. Great neighborhood, close to schools. Great property in the middle of Granbury! $114,900 MLS# 11718795

234-STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Open concept. Granite counters. Large fenced yard with huge oak tree. Rock patio. HOT TUB! Built-in barbeque. RV/boat parking. BEAUTIFUL! Only $249,500 MLS# 11742505

421-2700+ SQFT WATERFRONT HOME ON COVE!! 3/3, could be 4! Open concept, study/office. Windowed sunroom, 16X16 Trex-like deck, 28X12 shop/storage. Huge double boat dock + jet ski lifts. MANY UPDATES! TREES! NICE!! $339,000 MLS# 11780924

264-GREAT WEEKENDER! Small A-frame, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Newer appliances. Across the street from boat ramp. $28,900 MLS# 11718090

275-LOVELY 3 BEDROOM HOME IN PECAN PLANTATION. Enjoy all the amenities, free golf, gated, patrolled 24 hour security, tennis, clubhouse, pool and much more! $144,500 MLS# 11806846

409-4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MAINBODY WATERFRONT! Beautiful views. Boat dock with 2 lifts. Totally remodeled with granite countertops in kitchen. One of the best mainbody waterfronts on the lake! $295,000 MLS# 11819869

407-GREAT WEEKENDER 20X21 Covered deck, boat slip, new foundation, steel piers in 2009, new roof 2008, close to stores, shopping & the historic town square. A polished jewel just waiting for you. $129,900 MLS# 11771637

211-LIKE NEW WELL CARED FOR 2/2/2 PATIO HOME ON CUL-DE-SAC! Convenient location, open concept living/dining. Wood floors in living, beautiful kitchen, island and breakfast bar, appliances included. Split bedrooms. Landscaped, fenced, sprinkler system, covered patio. $136,000 MLS# 11621191

416-GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT HOME ON 2 LOTS IN PECAN PLANTATION; 1 assessment. Separate studio with half bath for art, hobbies, or guest quarters. Great river views. Master down; 3 fireplaces; 3 living areas. Seller will look at lease offer. $287,000 MLS# 11595055

201-GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT! 4bd/3ba with formal dining, 2 living areas, soaring stone fireplace. Beautiful views from living, kitchen, family room & breakfast areas. Tons of updates. Security, golf, tennis, clubhouse! ENJOY IT ALL! $319,900 MLS# 11819721

213-3+ ACRES IN CLEBURNE! PROPERTY LOCATED IN PEACEFUL RURAL SETTING. This 4bd/2ba has open concept, tons of storage, separate dining room. Lost of room to roam for kids. 2 car garage. Hurry on this one! $100,000 MLS# 11813870

206-REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, spent around $95,000 remodeling this property. Great neighborhood, close to schools. $200,000 MLS# 11111111

268-PECAN PLANTATION! Immaculate 3/2/2 brick home, fresh paint, flooring & new appliances. Large front porch & patio, great floor plan, divided bedrooms, large open living area. Large fenced yard, backs up to the orchard. Very private. $162,500! MLS# 11773821

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400-DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER FOR A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN! Main body walk out on Lake Granbury for only $225,000. Newer boat dock (2010), new covered patio, both with Trex decking. Detached garage, lots of storage. $225,000 MLS# 11820642

829-RANCH STYLE STONE HOME on over 2 acres. Great floor plan. 3 bedroom. 3 bath, large living area, rock fireplace, fantastic kitchen with granite, 2nd living area or study. Great location, easy access to Fort Worth, nice trees, seasonal creek. 2nd living area could be formal dining. $234,900 MLS# 11749576

210-NICE 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home in Heritage Heights. Great starter home with fireplace, large lot, new paint and nice landscaping. Close to town and shopping. $99,900 MLS# 11760766

244-GREAT LOCATION - FT. WORTH SIDE - Fantastic like-new custom home - Open concept with tall ceilings - spacious great room - cozy fireplace - Kitchen has granite countertops and abundant custom cabinets - and you’ll enjoy south breezes on the large back porch. $174,900 MLS# 11774601

415-AWESOME MAIN BODY WALKOUT W/PANORAMIC VIEWS! 2922 sq.ft. home, 184 feet waterfront. Lovely classic, custom-built home has great architectural lines. 2 rock fireplaces - one in the master bedroom. CALL EVELYN TODAY! $374,900 MLS# 11775492

219-BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME ON 16TH FAIRWAY. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a sun room. Open floor plan, second living area, formal dining. Completely updated home. Fireplace in the family room. Sprinkler system. Great views. $219,000 MLS# 11815918

226-NEARLY NEW CUSTOM HOME in gated-golf course community - Inviting Very Open 3 BR + Study, 2 BA, 3 Car Garage -Very Energy Efficient - Many Windows - 10’ Ceilings - Outstanding Spacious Master Suite. $204,500 MLS# 11797024

228-100% FINANCING AVAILABLE on this home. Check out the virtual tour! This is a fantastic buy on this darling 3-2 on large lot with big fenced backyard. Hurry! Waterfront community has it’s own boat launch, pool etc. $98,500 MLS# 11688853

828-GREAT HOOD COUNTY RANCH LAND 18 acres of pasture two (2) stock tanks. 175X40 barn with 12 stalls, 10 paddocks each with piped in water. 4000 ft of piped fencing. Huge doublewide with large covered porches just waiting for you. Good sandy loam for your prized horses. $310,000 MLS# 11677293

233-CAPTIVATING NEWER HOME nestled in trees with large porches for relaxing. Open concept home with 3 BR + Study, 2 ½ BA, 2 + golf cart garage, 10’ ceilings, crown molding and many extras. Gas cooking and heating. $199,500 MLS# 11681075

222-SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM 2½ BATHS IN SOUTH GROVE. Close to shopping and dining. Nice floor plan, large living with beamed ceilings, wall of windows, brick fireplace & wet bar. Country kitchen with breakfast bar. Large fenced back yard. Price reduced to $153,000 MLS# 11767005

604-IMMACULATE WATERFRONT on the Ft. Worth side. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, would make a great weekender, with split bedrooms, boat dock, storage building. $114,900 MLS# 11646589

411-CHARM AND CHARACTER ON MAINBODY IN DCBE. Easy access waterfront faces southeast for spectacular sunrises and afternoon shade. Custom 3/2½/2, 3400+ sq. ft. Huge living/dining with wall of windows. Massive master suite with connecting study. $599,000 MLS# 11718889

230-BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE HOME IN GATED COMMUNITY! Located on 12th fairway. Room for everyone! 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Large open living/dining/kitchen. Separate game room/office. Large backyard with GREAT views! Vacant! Make Offer! $171,000 MLS# 11769015

284-ACTON SCHOOL RD! Move-in-ready. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with fenced yard and carport. Many updates including kitchen. Wood deck. For sale or lease! GREAT INVESTMENT! GREAT LOCATION! $99,000 MLS# 11821570


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603-WATERFRONT, FANTASTIC VIEW! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, manufactured home. Huge open living area with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Large sunroom and deck overlooking the lake. Great location. $84,900 MLS# 11510875

820-MOVE TO THE COUNTRY! Over 4000 sq.ft., 5 bedroom, 3½ baths, 3 living areas, & study. Hardwood floors, fantastic kitchen with island, granite. 20.9 acres, in ground pool, 30x50 4 stall horse barn/shop, pond, nice oak trees. $594,500 MLS# 11729047

278-TOTALLY REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, spent around $95,000 remodeling this property. Great neighborhood, close to schools. Great property in the middle of Granbury! $114,900 MLS# 11718795

234-STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Open concept. Granite counters. Large fenced yard with huge oak tree. Rock patio. HOT TUB! Built-in barbeque. RV/boat parking. BEAUTIFUL! Only $249,500 MLS# 11742505

421-2700+ SQFT WATERFRONT HOME ON COVE!! 3/3, could be 4! Open concept, study/office. Windowed sunroom, 16X16 Trex-like deck, 28X12 shop/storage. Huge double boat dock + jet ski lifts. MANY UPDATES! TREES! NICE!! $339,000 MLS# 11780924

264-GREAT WEEKENDER! Small A-frame, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Newer appliances. Across the street from boat ramp. $28,900 MLS# 11718090

275-LOVELY 3 BEDROOM HOME IN PECAN PLANTATION. Enjoy all the amenities, free golf, gated, patrolled 24 hour security, tennis, clubhouse, pool and much more! $144,500 MLS# 11806846

409-4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MAINBODY WATERFRONT! Beautiful views. Boat dock with 2 lifts. Totally remodeled with granite countertops in kitchen. One of the best mainbody waterfronts on the lake! $295,000 MLS# 11819869

407-GREAT WEEKENDER 20X21 Covered deck, boat slip, new foundation, steel piers in 2009, new roof 2008, close to stores, shopping & the historic town square. A polished jewel just waiting for you. $129,900 MLS# 11771637

211-LIKE NEW WELL CARED FOR 2/2/2 PATIO HOME ON CUL-DE-SAC! Convenient location, open concept living/dining. Wood floors in living, beautiful kitchen, island and breakfast bar, appliances included. Split bedrooms. Landscaped, fenced, sprinkler system, covered patio. $136,000 MLS# 11621191

416-GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT HOME ON 2 LOTS IN PECAN PLANTATION; 1 assessment. Separate studio with half bath for art, hobbies, or guest quarters. Great river views. Master down; 3 fireplaces; 3 living areas. Seller will look at lease offer. $287,000 MLS# 11595055

201-GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT! 4bd/3ba with formal dining, 2 living areas, soaring stone fireplace. Beautiful views from living, kitchen, family room & breakfast areas. Tons of updates. Security, golf, tennis, clubhouse! ENJOY IT ALL! $319,900 MLS# 11819721

213-3+ ACRES IN CLEBURNE! PROPERTY LOCATED IN PEACEFUL RURAL SETTING. This 4bd/2ba has open concept, tons of storage, separate dining room. Lost of room to roam for kids. 2 car garage. Hurry on this one! $100,000 MLS# 11813870

206-REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, spent around $95,000 remodeling this property. Great neighborhood, close to schools. $200,000 MLS# 11111111

268-PECAN PLANTATION! Immaculate 3/2/2 brick home, fresh paint, flooring & new appliances. Large front porch & patio, great floor plan, divided bedrooms, large open living area. Large fenced yard, backs up to the orchard. Very private. $162,500! MLS# 11773821

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Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You’re Away

Easy-to-install security cameras let you keep an eye on your home from afar, ensuring safety and security for you and your family. Camera surveillance was once available to business owners and the ultra-rich, and required professional installation. Thanks to Internet-based web cameras, adding home security cameras is an affordable weekend project.

Security cameras offer peace of mind. They let you log in remotely and view what’s happening at home, like keeping tabs on an elderly relative, the babysitter, and your pets. They also let you monitor your home while you’re away on vacation. These cameras can help deter break-ins, and you may get a discount on home owners insurance depending on the system you’ve installed.

Network camerasInternet-based network cameras are a quick solution in setting up home surveillance. They connect to your broadband connection and don’t require difficult wiring or mounting.

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Logitech’s Alert lets you view either real-time or recorded footage-with audio-of the inside and outside of your house through your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry smartphone, and the system is expandable by adding additional cameras. You’ll get text or email notifications on your phone or computer if the camera’s motion sensor is triggered.

Panasonic’s BL-C131A goes one step further by giving you remote pan and tilt control from your smartphone or computer, allowing you to view in eight different positions.

The Alert 750i Master System starts at $299.99. The Panasonic BL-C131A costs around $300. Riding the Z-WaveIf you have a Z-Wave-based (http://www.z-wave.com/modules/AboutZ-Wave/) home automation system installed, you can add wireless cameras to create a security network inside and outside of your house.

ADT’s Pulse (http://www.adtpulse.com) is a complete home alarm system that uses Z-Wave cameras for home monitoring from your iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android. ADT Pulse service plans start at $48 a month, not including installation and cam-eras.

Schlage’s LiNK offers its Z-Wave Wireless Camera as an option to its electronic locks. Like ADT’s Pulse, you can also perform

additional home management functions with compatible Z-Wave products like thermostats. Schlage LiNK starter kits cost around $300, and the Wireless Camera costs around $150.

Similar wireless security cameras are available for X10 home automation systems.

DIY cameraYou can turn a basic computer webcam into a surveillance system using free downloadable software from Yawcam and EyeSpyFX. You’re required to have your computer remain on, but once set up you can log in remotely from another computer-say, at work-and view streaming video of your home. Just posi-tion the camera at what you want to monitor.

Yawcam offers motion detection and can send a snapshot to your email when triggered, while EyeSpyFX lets you view foot-age from dedicated iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry apps.

An affordable webcam like Microsoft’s LifeCam VX-2000 costs about $30 or less.

A writer covering the latest technologies and trends for a variety of national publications, Les Shu is currently automating his home with the newest doodads to make it smarter than he is.Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL-TORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

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#142-Canyon Creek 3/2/2 Open Concept Home On A Large Lot. $145,000

#117-Gemstone Estates 3/2/2 Large master retreat. Nice family room w/fireplace. Eat in kitchen. A must see! $137,500 - Reduced

#149-Eastwood Village 4/2/1 Remodeled brick home with fire place and covered pa-tio. Perfect for your family! $108,500

#115-Victorian Home 3/2/1 Gorgeous craftsman home. Hardwood floors just blocks away from the square! $249,000 – Reduced

#308-De Cordova 3/2.5/3 Lots of beautiful built ins in break-fast room and family room. A must see! Just Reduced! $149,900

#310-De Cordova Bend 4/2/2 Beautiful, cozy com-fort in golf course commu-nity. Well loved home has lots of amenities! $159,500

#110-Mallard Point 4/3/3 Exclusive Lake Granbury waterfront neighborhood. You’ll fall in love! $375,000

#411-Pecan Plantation 4/2/2 Beautiful ranch style home with vaulted ceilings and walk in his and hers clos-ets. $198,000

#306-De Cordova 3/3/2 Styl-ish Contemporary Home Upgraded kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & lots of stor-age $139,900 – Reduced

#215-Waters Edge 4/3.5/2 Amazing lake house with room for all! Wood floors, granite countertops and a game room. $389,900

#214-Holiday Estates 2/2.5/2 Custom Builder’s home on Deep Main Body Walk-Out Water! $349,900

#304-De Cordova 4/3.5/2 2 large living areas, large bedrooms, great kitchen Porch overlooks the pool. $269,900 - Reduced

#128-Piece Of Tranquility 3/2/1 Country Home on Apx. 4 Acres. Enjoy your Coffee each Morning On Your Patio or in Your Gazebo! $149,900

#156-De Cordova Hills 3/3/2 Excellent location on 2.5 acres with small vineyard and room for farm living! $230,000

#506-Temple Oaks 4/3.5/5 3.8 acre Country Dream convenient to Granbury, Weatherford & Ft Worth $399,900

#504-Country Excellence 3/3/3 wrap around porch on 8 acres. 3-car detached ga-rage with guest quarters or second living area $299,000

#138-Indian Harbor 2/1/0 Prairie style with a wide front porch. Backs up to Contrary Creek with access by water to Lake Granbury. $130,000

#102-Lakewood Hills 3/2.5/2 on golf course. NO HOA! Custom home, high ceil-ings, formal dining and living area with fire place $216,300

#224-Harbor Lakes 3/3.5/3 The best of lake front & golf club living. Exclusive Har-bor Lakes Executive Home $689,000

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Waterview offers everything you have been looking for. A lakefront property, custom-built homes, pool, clubhouse and dining options await you at The Vista’s Edge at Waterview. On site are state-of-the-art Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that include spacious apartments, many fl oor plans from which to choose, chef-prepared dining, and fi tness and wellness classes. You can keep your independence in your own home, and know that Mom and Dad are close by, receiving the care and attention they deserve.

Stop by today to view our homes. We know you’ll fall in love with the indoor and outdoor fi replaces, views over Lake Granbury, beautiful kitchens and detailed woodwork. And while you’re here, take a look at our communities to see what Mom and Dad could be enjoying as well.

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By: Joseph D’AgnesePublished: November 12, 2010

Understand home security systems’ price, installa-tion, and options. Few events are as unsettling as coming home to a house that’s been broken into. A home security system can provide not simply a sense of safety but also genuine protection from burglars who are looking to rob a defenseless house.

What you’ll pay A home security system’s price comes in two forms. First, there’s the equipment cost, which can vary from $250 to $700, depending on the options you choose. Some companies may offer a basic pack-age at a deep discount just to get your business.

They make their real money on the monthly moni-toring fee, which ensures that someone is keeping an eye on your home 24/7. Expect to pay $35 to $75 a month for that peace of mind.

Talk to your insurance agent about a discountYou might be able to save money. Some insurance companies will shave off a percentage of your year-ly premium if you have an electronic alarm system; a few go as high as 20%.

With an average national premium of $800, accord-ing to the National Association of Insurance Com-missioners (https://eapps.naic.org/cis/), that means a basic security system can pay for itself in as little as three years.Prepare for light construction

Installing a basic home security system takes a pro about three hours. If you’re building a new house or an addition, you can simply run the wires through open walls. Retrofitting an older home takes more time.

Or go wirelessYou can also go completely wireless. In this case, key components of your home security system are battery-powered and communicate with a monitor device inside your home. That monitor is in touch with a remote cellular network-the heart of your provider’s service.

Some critics point out that a wireless home security system can be disabled more easily than a wired one.

Get more than securitySensors or detectors can be added to address just about any household danger, from fire to carbon monoxide poisoning. Elderly home owners can even get a wearable “panic button” in case they fall or need assistance.

Some home security systems are part of a larger home automation complex that will adjust your home’s temperature, turn lights on and off depend-ing on whether a room is occupied or not, and even water your landscape plants when soil dries out. Expect to pay $5,000 or more for a full home auto-mation system.

The key element: youFor all its bells and whistles, a home security sys-tem is useless if you don’t use it correctly and con-sistently. Resolve to learn how to arm and disarm your system, teach each family member, and use it daily. ??And don’t forget to use those stickers and signs to broadcast your new home security system. Some security experts say their presence is the biggest deterrent of all.

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Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety

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By: Dave TohtPublished: March 18, 2010

Well-planned outdoor lighting improves curb appeal, safety, and security for your home. Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoor lighting enhances architectural detail and plays up landscape features, casting your home in the best possible light and adding an abundance of curb appeal.

Outdoor lighting also adds value. Judith Patriski, an appraiser and owner of Quad Realty Co. near Cleveland, estimates that for upper-bracket homes, an investment in outdoor lighting can yield a 50% return. “When you pull into a driveway and see a gorgeous home, you’re going to pay more for it,” says Patriski.And she emphasizes that it’s not only about aesthetics: “In all price ranges, lighting for security is important”--both to protect against intruders and falls. Here are the elements of success-ful outdoor lighting.

Mimicking moonlight

Much of the success of exterior lighting hinges on its design. Hang around lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no more intense than that of a full moon, but still strong enough to make beautiful shadows and intense highlights.

Other techniques outdoor lighting designers use:

•Highlight trees: Whether illumined from below or given presence by a light mounted in the tree itself, trees make stunning features.

•Use uplights: Uplighting is dramatic because we ex-pect light to shine downward. Used in moderation, it’s a great way to highlight architectural and landscaping features.

•Have a focus: The entryway is often center stage, a way of saying, “Welcome, this way in.”

•Combine beauty and function: For example, adding lighting to plantings along a pathway breaks up the “runway” look of too many lights strung alongside a walk.

•Vary the fixtures: While the workhorses are spots and floods, designers turn to a wide range of fixtures, area lights, step lights, and bollards or post lights.

•Stick to warm light: A rainbow of colors are possible,

but most designers avoid anything but warm white light, pre-ferring to showcase the house and its landscape rather than create a light show.

•Orchestrate: A timer, with confirmation from a pho-tocell, brings the display to life as the sun sets. At midnight it shuts shut down everything but security lighting. Some ho-meowners even set the timer to light things up an hour or so before dawn.

Adding safety and security

Falls are the foremost cause of home injury, according to the Home Safety Council. Outdoors, stair and pathway lighting help eliminate such hazards.

Often safety and security can be combined. For example, motion-detecting security lighting mounted near the garage provides illumination when you get out of your car at night; the same function deters intruders. Motion detecting switches can also be applied to landscape lighting to illumine shadowy areas should anyone walk nearby.

Even the moonlight effect has a security function: Soft, overall landscape lighting eliminates dark areas that might hide an intruder, exposing any movement on your property. Overly bright lights actually have a negative effect, creating undesir-able pockets of deep shadow. Switching to LEDs

Once disparaged for their high cost and cold bluish glow, LEDs are now the light source of choice for lighting design-ers. “They’ve come down in price and now have that warm light people love in incandescent bulbs,” says Paul Gosselin, owner of Night Scenes Landscape Lighting Professionals in Kingsland, Texas. “We haven’t installed anything but LEDs for the last year.”

Although LED fixtures remain twice as expensive as incan-descents, installation is simpler because they use low-voltage wiring. “All in all, LEDs cost only about 25% more to install,” Gosselin says. “And they’ll save about 75% on your electricity bill.”

Another advantage is long life. LEDs last at least 40,000 hours, or about 18 years of nighttime service. With that kind of longevity, “why should a fixture have only a two-year war-ranty?” asks Gosselin. He advises buying only fixtures with a 15-year warranty, proof that the fixture’s housing is designed to live as long as the LED bulbs inside. Continued on p. 28


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InnovationsThe growing popularity of exterior lighting has led to inno-vative fixtures. Here are some bright new ideas:

•Solar lighting: When first introduced, solar path-way lights produced a dull glow that rarely made it through the night. They do much better now that they are equipped with electricity-sipping LEDs, more efficient photovoltaic cells, and better batteries. Still, they have yet to measure up to hard-wired systems.

•Hybrids: Porch lights now come equipped with LED lighting for all night use, and a motion sensor that clicks on an incandescent bulb to provide extra illumination as you approach the front door. Hybrids use about 5% of the power a solely incandescent fixture requires.

•Barbecue light: Tired of grilling steaks by flash light? Now you can buy a gooseneck outdoor light, ideal for an outdoor kitchen.

Estimating the cost

Total outdoor lighting costs will vary according to the size of your home and the complexity of your lighting scheme. Ex-pect to pay about $325 for each installed LED fixture. LEDs also require a transformer to step the power down from 120 volts to 12 volts, running about $400 installed.

A motion detector security light costs about $150 installed. Porch lights and sconces range from $100 to $250 in-stalled, depending the fixture and whether running new cable is necessary.

Contractor-installed outdoor lighting for an average, two-story, 2,200 sq. ft. house might add up as follows: •7 fixtures to cover 100 feet of LED pathway light-ing: $2,275

•Transformer: $400

•4 LED uplights to dramatize the front of the house: $1,300

•2 LED area lights for plantings: $650

•2 motion detector security lights: $300

Total cost: $4,925 Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

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How to Run a Great Neighborhood Watch Meeting


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By: John Morell

Published: November 12, 2010

Not-to-be-missed neighborhood watch meetings draw more neighbors, boosting community morale and safety. Three ways to get more butts in the chairs at your next neighborhood watch meeting.

Call the cops

Nothing beats a first-hand account of the crimes happening in your neighborhood. Get it by inviting the local police department to send its community outreach officer to your neighborhood watch meeting. The officer can share crime updates for your area and train ev-eryone to use the weap-ons of choice—eyes, ears, and a phone—for the competent neigh-bor watcher. “Nothing is more hazardous to a criminal than a witness,” says Ted Cimino, a watch captain in Surprise, Ariz.

Why stop there? Tap the state police, sheriff, con-stables, district attorneys, and the local bar asso-ciation for speakers, too.

Put the neighbor in neighborhood watch

You don’t want your neighbors to groan at the thought of going to some boring meeting after working all day. Keep your neighborhood watch meetings short (no longer than an hour), offer refreshments, and keep the discussion lively by

getting people to honestly share opinions.

Controversy is interesting. So use meetings to air concerns. A Manassas, Va., watch group confronted police about a facility in their neighborhood that housed paroled sex offenders. “The police brought in their parole officer to show us how closely these people were being monitored, which put our minds at ease,” says Cindy Brookshire, a neighborhood watch captain in the area.

If your neighbors have a mix of different schedules, vary the times and days of your neigh-borhood watch meetings so that everyone gets a chance to attend.

Keep it spicy

It sounds simple, but the same old agenda will lead to drop-outs. Pepper meetings with a variety of topics, speakers, and presentation tactics, like videos.

All watching and no fun makes for a tiresome neighborhood watch. Alternate formal meet-ings with casual block parties, potluck dinners, yard sales, or

community clean-ups. Ask any local businesses that benefit from the neighborhood watch to donate food or door prizes.

Don’t get together too often. Some neighborhood watch advice suggests meeting only twice a year. But if your ‘hood is a big one, or you’ve got recurring problems, meet as often as it takes to keep everyone informed and get issues under control. Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL-TORS® Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.

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