The Costello Group

11/03/2026

🏡🔥 **NEW PRICE $285,000 + SPECIAL SELLER-OFFERED FINANCING OPTIONS!**

What if you could buy a beautiful home in Aubrey with a **lower monthly payment than you expected?**

📍 **1716 Trace Dr | Aubrey, TX 76227**

We're making this home even more attractive with a NEW PRICE and financing options designed to give buyers more purchasing power!

💰 **THREE FINANCING OPTIONS TO EXPLORE:**

- Traditional FHA financing
- Permanent interest rate buydown
- Temporary 3-2-1 buydown with a **FIRST-YEAR rate as low as 3.875%!**

And there's another BIG BONUS...

🏠 **SELLERS WILL INSTALL A BRAND-NEW ROOF BEFORE CLOSING!**

But the financing is only part of what makes this home special!

- Open-concept layout with granite countertops and oversized kitchen island
- Split-bedroom floor plan
- Beautiful backyard with covered patio
- Just 0.3 miles to Sandbrock Elementary — only TWO right turns!
- Resort-style community pool, splash pad, parks, trails, dog park, and sports courts
- Minutes to Hwy 380, I-35, DNT, Costco, H-E-B, shopping, and dining!

**A GREAT HOME. AN INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY. AND FINANCING OPTIONS THAT COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!**

🎥 **WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR:**
https://youtu.be/XabaU7XVW8k

📲 Message me for the financing comparison, payment examples, or a private showing!

**Mark Costello | The Costello Group**
📞 817-662-2716

*Financing illustrated with an FHA loan. The advertised 3.875% rate applies to year one of a temporary 3-2-1 buydown, not the full loan term. Example APR: 7.77%. Rates, APRs, payments, concession availability, and qualifications are subject to lender verification and loan terms.*

10/20/2026

🏡 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOME MADE EVERYDAY LIFE A LITTLE EASIER?

Not all homes in Winn Ridge offer the same convenience, and 1716 Trace Drive has a few features worth taking a closer look at.

✨ An open-concept layout with rich dark cabinetry, granite countertops, an oversized island, and spacious living areas made for gathering.

🌿 A backyard you’ll actually use. Enjoy the covered patio, beautiful landscaping, weekend cookouts, and room for kids and pets to play.

🏡 A little more peace of mind. The sellers plan to replace the roof before closing, giving the next owner one less major expense to worry about.

📍 And the location? That’s where this home really shines.

• Sandbrock Elementary is just 0.3 miles away, with a simple route from the neighborhood.

• Winn Ridge First Responders Park and Playground is about 2 minutes away.

• Community pool, splash pad, parks, trails, soccer fields, dog park, and more are close by.

• Convenient access to Highway 380, I-35, Dallas North Tollway, Costco, H-E-B, shopping, and dining.

Because the right home isn’t just about what’s inside the walls. It’s about how you want to live once you get home.

If Winn Ridge is on your list, put this one back on your radar. 👀

📍 1716 Trace Drive, Winn Ridge

Want to see more?

Message us for details or to schedule a showing.

Welcome to 1716 Trace Drive in Aubrey, Texas, located in the highly...

10/20/2026

When you think of Texas, what’s the FIRST thing that comes to mind? 🤠

A. Bluebonnets covering the highways every spring 🌼
B. Friday night lights, high school football, and packed stadiums 🏈
C. Buc-ee’s, kolaches, and stopping for snacks on every road trip 😂
D. Ranch land, oil rigs, and cows that have the right of way 🐄

Which one screams TEXAS to you? A, B, C, or D? 👇

10/19/2026

Available!

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another 5 star review!

Thank you for trusting me with your move! Relocating from out of state isn't easy, and I was honored to help your family every step of the way, including touring the home when you couldn't be there.
Your kind words are much appreciated!

Thinking about buying, selling, or relocating? Message me anytime, and let's make it easy.

10/14/2026

INVESTORS: TWO PROPERTIES. MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS. ONE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY IN RENO, TX.

Looking for your next investment? This offering deserves a closer look.

Positioned on a prominent corner at E Reno Rd and Arvel Cir, this unique opportunity combines a 4-unit residential rental portfolio with a 6,500 SF commercial industrial-flex shop on approximately 2.5 acres.

With residential rental income, substantial commercial space, and potential for future redevelopment, this property offers investors multiple avenues to explore, whether you’re expanding an existing portfolio or pursuing your next commercial acquisition.

THE INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Residential Income Potential: Four rental units offering multiple residential income streams.

• Substantial Commercial Space: 6,500 SF industrial-flex shop with room for a range of business and operational uses.

• Built for Functionality: 3-phase power, 600-amp service, and an overhead crane system.

• Versatile Layout: Multiple work areas, offices, and storage spaces.

• Approximately 2.5 Acres: Combined land offering additional flexibility for future plans.

• Flexible Acquisition: Purchase the residential and commercial properties separately or acquire the entire corner.

• Future Possibilities: Explore the potential for repositioning, expansion, or commercial redevelopment, subject to applicable zoning and approvals.

The real opportunity? You’re not limited to a single-property investment strategy. This offering brings residential and commercial assets together, giving you options for how you acquire, operate, and plan for the future.

Explore the complete investment opportunity, including photos, floor plan, and video tour:

https://www.movingthemetroplex.com/reno-commercial-residential-investment/

For additional information or to arrange a private tour:

Mark Costello | The Costello Group
817-662-2716
[email protected]

10/10/2026

You can find a house on Zillow in about 30 seconds.

You can look at photos, compare prices, check the Zestimate, save homes and get a feel for the market from your couch.
And that’s useful.

But finding the house was never the hard part.
Zillow isn’t walking the property with you and noticing the things that don’t show up in the photos. It doesn’t know why the house down the road sold for less, whether road access could become an issue, what’s happening around that neighborhood, or which questions you should be asking before you ever write an offer.

It isn’t negotiating the inspection, working through the appraisal, coordinating the lender, title company, surveyor and inspectors, or helping solve the problems that inevitably come up between contract and closing.

And if you’re selling, an algorithm isn’t standing in your house telling you what’s actually worth fixing, how to position it against the competition, how buyers are reacting, or how to negotiate the offer once it arrives.

Technology is a great tool. It just isn’t a substitute for having someone in your corner.
At The Costello Group, we use some of the same tools buyers and sellers use, plus professional tools, data and resources most consumers don’t have access to.
But the technology isn’t really the difference.

The difference is having someone local, experienced and accountable in your corner.
And this really isn’t just about real estate.

The next time you need a CPA, an attorney, a mechanic, a contractor, insurance, a car, or even somewhere to buy dinner or fresh produce, consider giving the local business a chance before automatically defaulting to the biggest or easiest platform.

Local businesses employ your neighbors, sponsor the teams your kids play on, support local causes, hire local vendors and reinvest in the communities where we all live.
When you spend locally, more of that opportunity stays local.

Big platforms and technology absolutely have their place. Convenience matters. But sometimes the local person who actually knows your community, understands your situation and has their own reputation attached to the outcome can bring something an algorithm simply can’t.

So whether you’re buying a house, hiring a CPA, choosing an attorney, buying a car or grabbing produce for dinner, don’t forget about the local option.

Supporting local businesses doesn’t just help that business grow.
It helps the community grow with it.

And when it comes to real estate, finding the house is the easy part.
Knowing what to do once you find it is where experience matters.

Tag a Parker County small business you think more people should know about. 👇

10/09/2026

How many rugs is too many rugs?

No wrong answers. Unless you said “more.” 😂

What’s your limit?

10/08/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT!

One of our Springtown duplex units is officially spoken for.
Good news for anyone still looking in the Springtown area: Unit B will be available this month! 🔑

👀 Interested in Unit B? Comment “Unit B” and we’ll send you the details or get you on the list for a showing.