DavidHartHomes on issues in the neighborhood...

Stop these apartments being built in SW Arlington!...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:10:00 +0000

Petition to sign to protest apartment complex development behind McDonalds on Sublett and Hwy 287...

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Stunningly Renovated 4-Bedroom Home in Prime SW Arlington Location.... For Sale....

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:43:00 +0000

... here is the link all about this home:

3235 Kenilworth Dr. Arlington TX

SOLD!! on 11/3/25. Connect with me for details.

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Water rates for FY2025 with the city of Arlington, TX...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:27:00 +0000

Residential water rates for FY2025 with the city of Arlington. If you have a pool understand that your rates are tiered rates depending on usage. The loss from evaporation in summer was tremendous, so I'm looking to keep our rate in the $3.14 rate until next summer!

Link to Water Rates

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National Night Out - Arlington TX - Tuesday October 1st...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:48:00 +0000

The Arlington Police Department invites you to participate in National Night Out (NNO), a nationwide event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie!

Each neighborhood should establish their own block party and event. See this link for more information:

National Nith Out - info link

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Arlington City Budget for 2025 released...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:37:00 +0000

Recently I attended the Neighborhood Leadership meeting held at City Hall. The city budget was presented by the City Manager Trey Yelverton. Stay in the know, please review the budget.

Link to City Budget:

RECOMMENDATION NOTE: For homeowners who have a swimming pool please reference page 89 for the water rates between 3000 to 10000 gallons and 11000 gallons to 15000 gallons. Most residents now have radio frequency water meters that can be set to notify residents of high usage. Recommend these homeowners set their high usage notification at 9000 or 14000 to help residents keep in the know when your rate increases.

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Notice of Resident/Landowner Meeting regarding Duke Gas Well Site Drilling Permit Applications

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:16:00 +0000

Notice of Resident/Landowner Meeting regarding Duke Gas Well Site Drilling Permit Applications:

Who: Total Energies

When: Thursday April 25, 2024 Time: 18:30 to 19:30

Where: Beacon Recreation Center

1100 Mansfield Webb Road

Arlington, TX 76002

Details: Meeting Notice

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Arlington TX - Trash Cart storage... a request for cooperation...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:27:00 +0000

Please support the City of Arlington's request to properly store both recycle and trash carts out of public view. This is a request from the city and all neighbors which in my opinion as a realtor makes all property as aesthetically pleasing as possible.

When your trash and recycling carts are not placed at the curb for scheduled collection, they must be stored out of public view. For example, the carts may be stored in the garage, behind a fence or in the backyard. (See circles in drawing above). If you have a special circumstance or do not have a place to store your cart, please contact our Code Compliance Department at code@arlingtontx.gov with questions.

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Safe Streets Arlington - City of Arlington (arlingtontx.gov)

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:58:00 +0000

A new federal grant program that Arlington just received has started just in time in view of recent fatalities on Sublett and Green Oaks. The public is invited to an open meeting tomorrow. See link for details.

Safe Streets Arlington, TX

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Arlington TX - Trash Carts and once a week service - a big change for our neighbors.

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:45:00 +0000

Trash Cart update – as everyone knows, the 95-gallon trash carts will be delivered to all our homes in our SW Arlington neighborhood starting February 5th. Weekly cart service will begin February 15th with service for both green (65-gallon) and blue carts (95-gallon) being emptied each Thursday, once a week.

Asking for everyone's cooperation... consider...

Cooperation between immediate neighbors will prove most helpful, for instance when one has more trash than the neighbor who has less can agree to an arrangement to load the excess into their neighbors’ cart. Another example can be during vacations getting your neighbor to move the cart out on trash day, and to return it after emptied. Or worse one forgets to place it out trash day and by the next week yours is overflowing! So please understand and help your neighbors out!

Also, our elder neighbors may need help with moving the 95-gallon carts until the distribution of the blue lid handicapped carts are distributed to all our citizens in June. Apply with the city on line to get the blue lid trash cans, asap.

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Southeast Connector - regarding the construction of I-20, Hwy 287, I-820 through I-35w.

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:31:00 +0000

As a reminder, please sign up for alerts direct from their website:

Construction along I-20 and I-820, etc. will continue through March of 2028.

Wow that is a long time to wait!

Southeast Connector

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Allan Saxe Day in Arlington Texas...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:11:00 +0000

Appreciation shout out to Allan Saxe as the Mayor of Arlington has proclaimed August 18, 2023 as Allan Saxe Day for all his work at UTA and contributions to the City of Arlington Texas!

Link to the Mayor's Proclamation: Allan Saxe Day

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Bowen and Green Oaks Intersection Improvement Project...Arlington TX...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:19:00 +0000

The city of Arlington's traffic department conducted a study for this intersection and has recommended improving this intersection to include 2 new right turn lanes on the North side of Green Oaks at Bowen Rd.

New concrete sidewalks with ADA complainant pedestrian ramps and retaining walls to be installed.

New Street lights, signs, and pavement markings.

Construction to start May 24th and estimated completion in 90 days.

Map of Green Oaks & Bowen Rd

Project Manager: Daniel Trejo at 817-459-6554 and email at: Daniel.Trejo@ArlingtonTX.gov

Contractor Contact: B J Blair at 817-829-0251 and email at: BJBlair@McClendonConstruction.com

A similar project to be started around Sept 1st at Green Oaks and New York.

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Presentation on Property Tax Issues, Arlington, TX..

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:43:00 +0000

We wanted to reach out to your community regarding the recent blue Value Notice that residential property owners have received in the mail. As you may know, Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) can provide assistance with the appraisal process, and we would like to offer our help.

We believe that transparency and education are key, which is why we would like to offer a presentation to your community. Our goal is to engage, educate, and inform homeowners about the appraisal process, as well as provide information on homeowner values, protests, and exemptions.

We understand that this may be short notice, but we believe that our presentation can provide beneficial and timely information for your members, especially with the upcoming protest deadline. If you would like us to come and give a presentation in your area, please fill out and return the attached presentation questionnaire to us.

Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

Best Regards,

Chief Appraiser Jeff Law

Property Tax Information Session by Jeff Law, Chief Appraiser,

Tarrant Appraisal District.

Subjects: a) ARB Appeals Process

b) Appraisal Methodology

c) Appraisal Notices

Hosted by: David S Hart, Neighborhood Realtor,

Arlington Neighborhood Leadership Network

Website information about your specific property:

Tarrant Tax Information

Location: SW Branch Library – meeting room

3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd

Arlington, TX 76017

When: Tuesday, May 16^th, 6 pm to 7 pm.

Who: All residents of Summer Ken Watch &

Suffolk Heatherbrook Dr.

NOTE: For those aged 66 and over, your property taxes are frozen, so no need to attend. The deadline to protest has been extended to 5/30/23.

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Aggressive Drivers in Arlington TX... New Tool...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Mon, 08 May 2023 19:06:00 +0000

New Tool Reports Aggressive Drivers:

More than 50% of the crashes APD investigates involve some form of aggressive driving like speeding, unsafe lane changes or tailgating. The Department’s Traffic Division is always looking for aggressive drivers to help correct dangerous behaviors before they result in death or serious injury.

For several years, the Department has operated the non-emergency Road Rage Hotline at (817) 459-5389, and now launches a new online aggressive driver reporting tool where community members can submit a report via the APD website.

Click the link for more information:

Arlington PD - to report Aggressive Driving

Both the Road Rage hotline and new online reporting tool are for non-emergencies only!

Thank you!

Community Services Assistant, City of Arlington, Jennifer Pena

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Property Tax protest time until May 30th... what you can do...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Tue, 02 May 2023 23:52:00 +0000

... The real issue is Market Value Assessments and the budget process of taxing entities.

Property tax information:

Go to this website and get involved in the meetings so that the entities setting budgets will be held accountable for their budget and rate-setting increases. Focus on the budget process!

https://knowyourtaxes.org/

An additional information about your taxes:

Tarrant Tax Information Put your address in to find out about your specific property.

This will let you know what the next year tax situation will look like.

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Attended live FaceBook Presentation by “MetroTex Association of Realtors” on 5/2/23.

Panel members: Tray Bates VP of Government Affairs “Texas Realtors”

Ken Nolan of “Dallas Central Appraisal District”

Ashley Gentry of Red Branch Realty

See this presentation on FaceBook under “MetroTex Association of Realtors” Real Talk Feeling a taxed? Property Tax Knowledge Drop for you and your clients.

Market Value Assessments can be protested through running comps in the year 2022, most Realtors can run these comps. I can help you too.

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Southeast Connector Open House regarding the construction of I-20, Hwy 287, I-820 through I-35w...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:51:00 +0000

Texas DOT invites you to their Southeast Connector Open House:

Tuesday February 28th. ,,, 5:30 to 7:30

At Forest Hill Civic & Convention Center, 6901 Wichita St, Forest Hill, TX 76140

NOTES from attending their open house held 2/28/2023:

1) to sign up for updates by email and / or text, fill out their form: (DO THIS!!!)

Southeast Connector list sign-up form

2) This project will be completed by 12/31/2027. That is FIVE YEARS That ought to convince you to sign-up for updates!

3) They will continue to have several more open houses throughout this project time-line to keep everyone in the know.

4) They are planning on building regular sidewalks and multi-use sidewalks (10' wide for bicyclist too) plus sound barriers. See their plans for details.

5) Speed limits that were 70 MPH will be posted and changed to 55 MPH during ALL construction.

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Please see my post, dated Sept 28th for the project overview and their website.

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Leaf Recycling in SW Arlington...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:59:00 +0000

We might all be thinking about the holidays, but don't forget it's still Fall and the leaves are starting to change colors . Take advantage of the warmer weather and the annual free leaf recycling program through Jan. 16. Help reduce landfill waste by collecting and bagging your leaves. All of the collected leaves will be mulched and will be free to Arlington residents in the spring (based on availability). Learn more about where you can drop off your leaves and curbside leaf collection:

Leaf Recycling Locations

NOTE: For Summer Ken Watch neighbors - I will be monitoring the curbs for leaf bags and when found I will deliver to Stovall Park Leaf Recycling Bins, as a service to enhance our neighborhood!

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Arlington Texas - Save Coupons paper deliveries to front yard - how to opt out...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 03:50:00 +0000

Many of these ad packs are being left in the streets creating a litter issue. Please retrieve the ad pack delivered to your address to ensure they are properly utilized or disposed of.

Let's keep Arlington Clean and beautiful!

To opt-out of save coupons ad pack deliveries please call "Valasis" at 800-437-0479.

Press option 2 to be connected to a "Valais" representative.

ALSO NOTE: or go to www.SAVE.com - scroll to bottom of website and select Delivery Options to opt out.

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SW Arlington has a new Townhome subdivision being built at Eden Rd and Hwy 287...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:40:00 +0000

... J Houston Homes is building a mixed-use development/community named Knight's Landing:

Click here for details:

Upscale luxurious townhomes will be built surrounded by a small outlet of shopping enhancing this neighborhood. J Houston Homes is known for building high-quality townhomes as in evidence at The Preserve on Kelly Elliot, across from the Post Office.

Please connect with me if you or anyone you know may have an interest in a Townhome purchase. (No yard mowing, per HOA).

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Arlington TX DOT overview of construction for I-20 through I-35...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:10:00 +0000

... i.e. the Southeast Connector Project from TX DOT.

Folks may have been wondering what is the big parking lot which is under construction at the Southeast corner of Park Springs Blvd at I-20.

A brief summary below:

1) I-20 from Texas 121 to Park Springs Blvd - will be going to 4 lanes each direction.

2) I-20 from I-820 to US 287 - 10 lanes.

3) I-820 from I-20 to Meadowbrook Dr - 8 lanes.

Detail of the above in the following link: 4-page PDF link

For a general overview please click the TX DOT link below:

Southeast Connector I-20 to I-820

For the specific TxDot web site for this project including sign up form for updates:

Southeast Connector by TxDot

(I recommend all who live in this area enroll in email updates as well as text messages which will keep you informed throughout this construction process).

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National Night Out is Tuesday October 4th...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:20:00 +0000

Each neighborhood is encouraged to participate through holding their own block party. The purpose is to build strong partnerships between the police and communities to promote crime awareness programs.

Summer Ken Watch, neighborhood picture link: Summer Ken Watch Pictures

Also, National Night Out Project 365: Operation Toy Drive

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City of Arlington Tool Sharing Program...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:28:00 +0000

The city has a new program, "Tool Sharing". One may check out any of the tools in their inventory listed on their web page:

City web site for Tool sharing

... AND it is all for FREE! And they even deliver it to you and pick it up after!

Amazing, no excuses for not doing any of that yard work!

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SWAPO Gas Lease Offers coming NOW to SW Arlington TX...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:30:00 +0000

Guess what SWAPO? They are back! Neighbors are starting to receive gas lease/purchase offers from "DLS Acquisitions" as the generic letter attached shows.

Gas Link to offer letter

Please post your thoughts on Nextdoor for all to see. And I'll keep folks informed from this blog.

Results of opinions: After arranging a meeting with Emmanuel Mwakitwile of DLS Acquisitions, he was a no show for our 11 am meeting on Wednesday July 27th. A phone call follow-up he mentions he forgot. Further questions were, we do not believe that they can drill beyond 2 miles without another pad site than the Bruder at I-20 at Park Springs to get South of Sublett Rd. All the letters received so far are for property South of Sublett Rd. As far as the signing bonus goes, $750 per mineral acre will not be anywhere close to being an acceptable signing bonus per everyone that I discuss this with. Due to the current inflation rates, the price of groceries, electrical rates at .17 cents per kWh, and gasoline per gallon of $3.50 plus their offer is a joke. All of recommend to not sign anything.

Further news, as of September 2022, some folks are signing and collecting a signing bonus of $750 per HOME, which is more acceptable. (Do NOT sign the $750 per mineral acre, consider the $750 per HOME, big difference). Good luck on collecting any royalties.

The City of Arlington has an excellent Gas Well page on their website: Planning & development - drilling

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Matthew McConaughey addresses gun violence during White House briefing today…

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:26:00 +0000

Today the White House held a press conference with a real leader, Matthew McConaughey who spoke about his home town Uvalde and the principal issue facing America today. I want everyone I know and don't know to listen to Matthew for an important 20-minute message about our new mission...

Matthew McConaughey White House Briefing...

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Arlington TX - Town Hall Meeting for SW Arlington, District 2...

noreply@blogger.com (David S Hart, REALTOR) — Sun, 01 May 2022 19:08:00 +0000

Our Councilman, Raul Gonzalez is hosting a Town Hall Meeting:

When: May 12th Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm

Where: Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX

Subject: Residential Infill and Redevelopment Standards

See everyone there!

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