The Traveling Trophy

The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association trophy and award is given to the builder that during that year most epitomizes the GFWBA ideals. The award for Builder of the Year is an award designed to travel from honoree to honoree since 1955. Only 56 members have earned this honor . To carry it a step further follow our Facebook Page and this Blog as we take the “Traveling Trophy” on some travels of our own!

The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, with over 500 members, recently hosted it’s Installation and Awards Banquet for their builders and associate members. This annual event is a night of fun and celebration for the Builders Association which includes awards presented to the Associate of the Year, Developer of the Year and Builder of the Year. Also celebrated at the banquet is the installation of the new Board of Directors, a tribute to past president and, installation of the new president along the official “Exchange of Power”.

This years event was themed “Denim and Diamonds” as was held at River Ranch in the stock yards. The evening started with a socializing hour, dinner (provided by Railhead BBQ in Fort Worth), Awards Presentation, Installation then dancing with “Slippery When Wet Band”.

Here are 2011-2012 GFWBA Executive Committee:

President – John Montgomery, Montesello Homes

First Vice President – Lee A. Hughes, Maverick Homes

Secretary/Treasurer – Lynn Motheral, Austin Design Build

Vice President – Doug Boyd, Boyd Builders, Inc

Vice President – Michael Wood, Providence Homes, Inc

Associate Vice President – Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty

Immediate Past President – Jay, Brown, Tahoe Custom Builders

Past President, Jay Brown and current First Vice President, Lee A. Hughes. Thanks for all your dedication during your presidency, Jay. You made a difference!

Congratulations to the new Executive Committee and may you serve the Builders Association well!

AWARDS FINALISTS AND WINNERS!!!:

Finalists for the 2011 Associate of the Year were:

ACME Brick, Scott Odom

The Bush Firm, Donald Shelton

Jetta Corporation, Robin Ricker

StrucSure Home Warranty, Tiffany Acree

Texas Lighting, Etc., Johnny Dwire

Tough decision, I’m sure! All incredible finalists! The winner went to…..Tiffany Acree. Congratulations, Tiffany! Well deserving!

Next up: Finalists for 2011 Developer of the Year:

Centurion American Development Group, Ross Calhoun

Mike Sandlin Homes, Inc., Mike Sandlin

Sheffield Development Co., Inc., Gary Sheffield

And the Winner is...Gary Sheffield, an industry icon! Congratulations!

And now…the Finalists for 2011 Builder of the Year:

Cary Clark Homes, Cary Clarke

Maverick Homes, Lee A. Hughes

Montesello Homes, John Montgomery

Sean Knight Custom Homes, Inc, Sean Knight

Village Homes, Michael Dike (did you see their home in the 2011 Kaleidoscope of Homes? Beautiful!)

And the winner is…MAVERICK HOMES, LEE A. HUGHES!!! ahem…that would be us!!! Wow, we are so very grateful for this honor. Here is Lee accepting his award from the 2010 winner, Danny Moss, and GFWBA’s Executive Vice President, Jon A, Samson.

Maverick Homes CEO/Managing Partner, Lee A. Hughes, Maverick Homes Vice President, Kelly Millikan and Maverick Homes Resident Blogger(!), Cassandra Fisher

Mr. Hughes – From your crew at Maverick Homes…we are so proud of you and everything you do for our industry. Congratulations to a wonderful leader!

Wow, it’s hot!  Did you remember to water your foundation???  The drought and high temperatures is drying up Texas soil and it is important to remember your foundation maintenance.   Avoid excessive drying around the perimeter,  as well as excessive moisture. Consistency to watering is the key!

Maverick Homes’ newly designed spec home will be located at 7224 La Cantera Dr on 1 acres! No City Taxes and No Water Bills, minutes to Downtown Fort Worth, gorgeous estate homes, a creek and equestrian trails, gated entrance and a heavily wooded enclave are just a few of the many reasons why La Cantera has been so popular. New in construction, this family home is offered for an investment of $348,900.

This exquisite floorplan boasts approximately 3543 square feet of living area, including four bedrooms, large, finished bonus room upstairs, 3 1/2 baths, three car garage and two dining areas.   Custom detailed amenities include: hand troweled walls, custom cabinetry, stone fireplace, custom trim and more. There is still time to choose your personalized selections!

Please keep in mind that Maverick Homes is a custom builder. If this plan does not meet your family’s needs please contact us today and let us assist you in designing a plan of your own. We have many one-acre homesite communities to choose from throughout Tarrant and Parker Counties. Build on one of our lots or yours!   Call us today at 817-443-0300

Happy moving!

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Maverick Homes is proud to be apart of this years Greater Fort Worth Builders Association Spring Tour of New Homes!  Click on the logo to the left and browse through the tour’s website and plan your tour for this weekend.  Only 2 weekends left!  Here are the two homes we have entered:

7321 La Cantera Dr in La Cantera Estates.  This exquisite floorplan boasts approximately 4239 square feet of living area, including four bedrooms, three living areas, three full and two half baths, three car garage and two dining areas. The upstairs Family room is 29 x 19 with a covered balcony overlooking the almost 5 acre homesite! Located in the popular community of La Cantera, just minutes to Downtown Fort Worth. Surrounded by gorgeous estate homes, a creek and equestrian trails.
NO CITY TAXES and NO WATER BILLS! $439,000

10216 Mustang Wells Dr.  Located in the spectacular community of Mustang Pointe, this gorgeous Model Home is displayed on a beautifully landscaped, One Acre Lot, directly across from Lake Benbrook. The floor plan boasts an open kitchen, large master retreat featuring a separate sitting area with a see-thru fireplace, a luxurious master bath with a walk-in shower, 4 oversized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living areas including a generously proportioned game room with a wet bar, formal dining room and a spacious utility room. Only 20 Minutes to downtown Fort Worth. NO CITY TAXES AND NO WATER BILLS! Views of Lake Benbrook and downtown Fort Worth! $439.900

Be sure to visit the Spring Tour’s Facebook page and vote for your favorite builder!  Hope to see you out this weekend!

Maverick Homes announces its newest available custom home in the Aledo schools, at 116 Backstretch.  Located in the pristine community of Legacy Pointe, a community with no city taxes or water bills!  This home is offered for an investment of $279,000.  While being just 20 minutes to downtown Fort Worth, Legacy Pointe boasts country, serene living on one-acre lots, with city conveniences close by.  The backdrop and view for this masterpiece home, is a working thoroughbred ranch with a resemblance to the famed Southfork Ranch.

This popular floorplan boasts four bedrooms, two large living areas and two and a half baths.  The master retreat, located at the back of the home and separate from the other bedrooms, features an abundant master closet that also has access to the utility room.   The media/game room is a perfect room for the kids playroom or a media room with easy access to the covered back patio.  The view from this room is a must see!  A half bath completes this flexible area.  The open kitchen and living area are functionally arranged for family gatherings.  An abundance of custom cabinetry and built-in appliances awaits the most discriminate chef!  Three additional bedrooms are serviced by an oversized bathroom with two sinks.  All situated on a beautiful one acre lot!

Maverick Homes is a “StrucSure Warranty” Platinum Builder, an accolade achieved via twenty two years of customer service satisfaction. Maverick Homes is also a Certified Green Professional and was named 2009 Developer of the Year by the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association.   To visit Legacy Pointe, take I-20 W to Hwy 377 S.  Exit Hwy 377 S. and travel three miles past FM 1187. Turn left on Goforth Rd. to the community entrance.

Please keep in mind that Maverick Homes is a custom builder. If this plan does not meet your family’s needs please contact us today and let us assist you in designing a plan of your own. We have many one-acre homesite communities to choose from throughout Tarrant and Parker Counties. Build on one of our lots or yours!  817-443-0300

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What in the world???  I know, I thought the same thing the first time I saw them.  Those funny looking black squares you are seeing at our houses and in our ads are called QR codes.  A QR code (short for quick response) is a 2 dimensional code that is similar to a barcode but contains much more information.  It allows those with smart phones such as Blackberry’s, iPhones, Androids, etc to scan the code and retrieve the information.

All you need to do is download an application from your phone for a qr code scanner (most are free).  Once you open the app, point your phone camera towards the QR code block and your phone will read the code for you.  The code may include text, contact information or direct you to a website.   Try it out on the QR code shown here….it should take you to Maverick Homes’ website: www.maverickhomes.net.

Fun, isn’t it?  Look for more QR codes popping up in our ads, flyers, signs and our houses.

Moving.  You’ve found the perfect new home for you and your family and the neighborhood is a dream…but now the hard part begins:  Taking all your things out of your old home and placing them into your new home!  Time to call the moving company (or several very generous friends and family).  But what happens after the movers have moved everything in and have left?  All your items are nicely packed and stacked but everything seems to be lost in several boxes that can take weeks to go through.   While it’s exciting to unpack and organize your things in your new home, it’s important to have a few items handy for the things you will most likely need during your “settling in” stage.  Here are a few tips to help you  from having to dig through every box for the essentials!

TV’s :  Yes, your movers will move them for you but make sure you have everything  you need for them to turn on after they get moved!  Place a piece of blue painters tape on the top of the TV and label what room it goes in.  Take the power cord and remote and put in a ziplock bag then label the bag as to what TV they belong to.  Be sure to keep all the ziplock baggies together and with you so you can easily hook the TV’s back up without opening every box in the house!

Electronics:  Box electronics together (with any cables and remotes bagged and labeled as to what device they belong to).  That way your are not searching for the DVD player for the living room or the cable to the modem or the printer for the study.  Having all electronics together can help you see exactly what you have and will be easier to place them.  I like to label these boxes with an index card and tape it to the outside of the box so it can easily be identified.

Linens:  Wash the linens from your beds and box them together.  This is another item I prefer to keep with me so when the movers set up the beds you can have them set up immediately.  Now your beds are ready to be slept in after a long day of moving!  It’s also a good idea to have a few towels set aside for the bathrooms.

Pack an overnight bag:  Pack as if you were going out of town for a few days.  Toiletries, clothes, shoes, glasses, etc.  Make sure laptops and any documents or paperwork you may need are taken with you, too.

Kitchen supplies:  Have some paper plates, plastic utensils and napkins handy for meals you may have before the kitchen is unpacked.  A cookie sheet, pot, wooden spoon, cleaning wipes, a sponge and dish soap is a good idea to have, too, in case you need it.  One of my essentials in the kitchen is the coffee pot.  Pack a box with the coffee pot, coffee, sugar and cups to keep with you and set up once your are at your new home.

Trash bags: Keep a box of large trash bags with you.  You will need these as you are unpacking!

Laundry:  I like to pack my detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets and keep them with me so I can do laundry immediately.

Hopefully some of these will help make your next move a little bit smoother and enjoyable.  Please comment and let us know some of your tips for settling in!