Spring Into These Open Houses of the Week: April is a Great Time to Buy A New Home

Buying a house in spring is a great idea. And with this selection of CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week, you might just find Paradise.

The days are getting longer so there’s more time to view the house in the bright light of day. There also are more housing options in the spring, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The thoughts? This year the weather has treated us to all kinds of extremes so if the roof took a hit, you’ll be able to see its condition. Did the trees withstand strong winds? Are the windows sealed properly? A bonus in checking out the market now.

Here’s more to consider. Mortgage rates are predicted to decrease, according to HomeBuyer.Com. The website states that interest rates have fallen for three consecutive weeks due to slowing inflation rates and recent bank failures.

All good news for those in the market to buy. With that in mind, here are some houses open to public viewings this weekend.

1805 Burton Hill Road, Fort Worth

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Here’s an open house that’s secluded.

With no homes behind it and only two neighbors to its side, the garden home at 1805 Burton Hill Road offers peace and quiet while still within the 12th largest city in the U.S.

Situated along a private drive in Northcrest, this is a spacious garden home that combines elegant living with the quiet some are searching for. Enter from a private, tree-lined street to view the two-story, brick home.

This four-bedroom, four-bath home boasts 4,083 square feet and is priced at $839,000. The formal living room opens to the den and wet bar. Through French doors, more tranquility awaits on the patio. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including double ovens. A center island and marble countertops make this a great place to prepare meals for either of the two dining spaces.

The primary bedroom upstairs features a sunken bedroom, walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom with both a walk-in shower and sunken tub. Two bathrooms each include ensuite baths, while the fourth bedroom easily could become an office area, playroom, or home gym.

Even while this home provides quiet privacy, its location for many of Fort Worth’s is great. Rivercrest and Shady Oaks country clubs are nearby, as are great restaurants.

The home, listed by Joseph Berkes with Williams Trew Real Estate, will be held open from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

5501 Rice Drive, The Colony

Homebuyers might want to check out The Colony

“The Colony is really a hot area right now,” Realtor Renee Benson said, reflecting on recent discussions she has had with her colleagues.

This one is in the hot spot, and it’s got lots going for it.

Let’s start with curb appeal. Nothing’s more on trend right now than white-painted brick, and this one has that plus the sharp look of black shutters and a black front door. The recent updates will really catch buyers’ attention. This home now features engineered laminate flooring throughout, and outdoors new concrete poured for the driveway, sidewalks, and patio. The HVAC was replaced iast year.

“Cosmetically you would not have to do anything to this house,” Benson said. “It has new HVAC. In Texas, that’s a big deal.”

Built in 1979, this house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Its 1,727 square feet offer a living room and a formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, each equipped with stainless steel appliances. The price? It’s listed at $345,000.

“It’s a great price point for a charming, modern home with an open concept and awesome updates,” Benson said.

Realtor Renee Benson with South Estates Realty will hold this house open from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

291 Joy Trail, Paradise

Those homebuyers looking for Paradise might think about this home in Paradise, Texas, with the added bonus of being on Joy Trail.

This custom home, built in 2012, offers modern living with some acreage. It sits on 5.8 acres — space for the 3,565-square-foot house and a 1,200-square-foot workshop, a pond, and a chicken coop. Is this your idea of paradise?

The sidewalk leads to a large, covered front porch. Through the front door is a living room with a fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, office, and a dry bar. The mudroom will be great for slipping off boots after feeding the chickens.

The first floor also features a spacious master bedroom with a spacious ensuite bath and a walk-in closet. Upstairs are more bedrooms with a shared, Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The game room makes this a great house for teenagers who would be zoned for Bridgeport ISD.

There’s a lot to like here. The covered patio is made for entertaining with a built-in bar, dining area and fireplace. The estate’s well house includes not only the well, but a water softener system. The price for all this is $729,000.

The home, listed by Stephanie Driver with Coldwell Banker Realty, will be held open from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.