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The Official Magazine of the Alice Board of Realtors
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Helpful information for homebuyers:
4 questions to ask before buting a home..........................p. 3 How to win thr bidding war on the home you want............p. 9 Don’t forget these costs when buying a home................p. 17
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Another local publication by Real Hometown Media LLC Publishers of alice24-7.com, Coastal Bend Traveler
Vol. 20, Issue 10
South Texas Properties
Real Hometown Media, LLC 607 E. 7th Street, Alice, Texas, 78332 361 668-6397 (Ph) 361664-3875 (FX)
South Texas Properties is the official real estate guide for the Alice Board of Realtors. We invite you to travel through these pages as you look for that new piece of heaven on earth that will be your dream home. For 20 years South Texas Properties magazine has been bringing buyers and sellers together. Real Hometown Media, LLC, (RHM) continues the tradition of providing quality listings and important information about buying and selling property in our area. A brand new website for southtxproperties.com is now available online and features many tools for those wishing to purchase a home. RHM currently produces Alice24-7.com print and online and the Coastal Bend Traveler, in addition to South Texas Properties as its newest offering. Additionally, we offer quality commercial printing, marketing services, website development and direct mail all at affordable prices. Look for a new issue of South Texas Properties each month and remember to always consult a Realtor before buying or selling any property.
Table of Contents REAL Estate Offices/Agents
ADONI K. Stewart Realty............................................................ p.15 Bruce Menking, Century 21 ....................................................... p. 11 Carlisle Realty............................................................................... p. 10 Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate .........................................p. 12-14 Circle RB Real Estate.......................................................................p. 2 Cindy Claunch, Century 21....................................................... p. 19 Cynthia Carrasco, Dynamite ....................................................p. 4-5 Dynamite Real Estate..................................................................... p. 6 Paragon Properties ...................................................................... p. 16 Risinger Realty ................................................................................p. 9 Watkins Realty.................................................................................p. 7 Roofing Jesse’s Roofing............................................................................... p. 17 Services Arturo “Art” Garcia, Inspector......................................................p. 2 Brush Country Storage................................................................ p. 18 Edwards Furniture..........................................................................p. 9 Lawn Service................................................................................ p. 19 Love Chrysler Dodge Jeep.......................................................... p. 20 Papa John’s Pizza.......................................................................... p. 17 Insurance, Banking & Finance Texas Champion Bank................................................................. p. 18 Raul Ramirez (State Farm) ............................................................p. 2 Abstract & Title Stewart Title.................................................................................... p. 3 Guaranty Title & Abstract .............................................................p. 7 Home Builder Jim Dean Homes.......................................................................... p. 18
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: All listings and advertisements for the sale or rental of properties published in this directory are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to make or publish any such advertisement that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Real Hometown Media, LLC will not knowingly accept any advertising for the sale or rental or a property which indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination.
1112 Las Palmas - Great Home in terrific neighborhood, $119,500 firm. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oversized garage, large back yard, covered patio with ½ walls welded, new metal roof, solar screens, tile floors, perfect size. Move-in ready! Call Ruth 701-5644 or Melva 460-1697. MLS# 104741
Circle RB Real Estate
1309 Ebony Circle, Alice • 664-8652 • ruth@circlerb.com
Ruth Brillhart, Real Estate Broker since 1976 Page 2
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4 questions to ask before buying a home (BPT) - Buying a new house is an exciting time in your life. Because it is one of the most important investments you’ll make for yourself and your family, there are many important factors to consider. Before making a purchase, take these four questions into account. Having the answers will allow you to enjoy your new home now and in the years ahead. 1. What exterior color palette speaks to you? Your home is a reflection of your personality and can be an extension of your lifestyle. When buying or designing a new house, contemplate its curb appeal. First impressions matter, so it’s important to consider architectural style, exterior color and details like trim and landscapSee QUESTIONS on page 7
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Sitting Left to Right: Teri Garza, Gay Lynn Storm and Kathy Guzman Standing Left to Right: Amanda Carrillo, Frances Adams, Yvonne Chapa and Rose Charles
Not just excellent service – you will have a magnificent experience when you choose Stewart Title
Experience you can count on, Technology you can depend on, People you can trust, Excellence in Service you deserve! Give us a call and you will see why Stewart Title is the right Title Company for you! 1708 East Main St. Alice, TX 78332
Stewart Title Company Ph. (361) 668-6024
Fax (866) 719-4621 www.stewart.com/alice
Serving the counties of:
Brooks, Jim Wells, Jim Hogg, Webb, Zapata, LaSalle, Dimmit, Maverick and Zavala
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1600 E. Main St., Ste 238 (2nd Floor) at the 1st Community Bank Center, Alice (361) 668-0866
Cynthia Carrasco REALTOR®
For Service you can Trust!
227-5353
100 Broadway - $40,000 This could be the perfect lot to build your dream home. Call today for more details. MLS#104841 1710 S Almond - $19,900 Investment home 2/1. Needs TLC and repairs. Home is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. MLS#104824
232 SW 3rd, Premont $29,000 - This entire property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. The home, 2/1, is in need of many repairs, not livable. There is a second building that is above garage area was once used as an apartment. It is also in need of many repairs. MLS#104838
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504 S Sun, Freer - $29,900 - This would make a Great Investment home. 2/1 Home features a cute kitchen with island/breakfast bar. Call today to view this 1,308 sq. ft. home! MLS#104856 305 W 1st St, San Diego $34,900 - 3/1.5 home is a great investment property. Home sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. MLS#104868
210 W 1st St., San Diego $41,900 - 3/1 home in need of repairs. Home features a nice size lot. MLS#104823
Tessa Carrillo, BROKER
Hello, Everyone. I have moved! I am now with Dynamite Real Estate! I am looking forward to assisting you with all of your real estate needs. I hope to hear from you very soon! Sincerely, Cynthia Carrasco repairs. “AS IS, WHERE IS”. MLS#104849
514 Laurel - $47,900 3/2 home is 1,120 sq. ft. Investment property, “AS IS, WHERE IS”. MLS#104861 805 E. Collins, San Diego $85,000 - This is a cute 1 1/2 Story h o m e on a large lot. 4/2 home features large bedroom or playroom upstairs, bottom floor has split bedrooms and a sunken living room. Call today to see this cute unique home. Home also has a side covered patio area that would be great for family gathering or entertaining. MLS#104790 505 E 6th St. - $89,000 - 3/1 home sits on large corner lot. Needs s o m e
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2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias $119,900 - Beautiful 3/1 ranch home out in the country o n approx. 3.3 acres. Home has been remodeled and a recently added septic tank and roof. Home features some modern fixtures and custom cabinets in kitchen. Call to see this beautiful home. MLS#104789
3010 N Texas Blvd $129,000 - This is a nice spacious 3/2 ranch home on a large lot. Home has two living areas. Family room has a fireplace. Call today for an appt. MLS#104820
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Are you spending improvement dollars on wrong door? (BPT) - How often do you use the front door? Not often, right? When Americans come home from work or school, the front door now takes a back seat to the garage door. “The garage door is used more often, it commands more curb appeal, and price-wise, it’s a great bargain,” says Jim Lett of ABE Doors & Windows in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A past president of the International Door Association, Lett sells both garage doors and entry doors. Lett says this major paradigm shift means more homeowners are investing in impressive garage doors with substantial curb appeal instead of front entry doors, which are used less and often shrouded in shadows. The primary entrance See DOLLARS on page 18
Cynthia Carrasco REALTOR® For Service you can Trust!
361-227-5353
3010 Old Kingsville Rd. - $179,000 - This building is part of Tejano music history. This would make a Great Investment Property! Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS’. This building with some TLC has the potential to service a large gathering. There is lots of room for parties, dances and so much more. MLS#104839
197 N Johnson - $315,000 - Property located in high traffic area. Call today for an appt. to view this property. Don’t miss this business opportunity. 1,600 sq. ft. bldg. was operating as a drive-thru. MLS#104818
Commercial Properties
613 Lucero - $165,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity! Bldg. has two separate sections. One side of the building is being currently used for a beauty shop and the other side is set up for an office space. The building could be changed to become one big space. MLS#104788
318 N CR 470 $179,000 - Property features large metal building w i t h overhead d o o r s . Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres. There is a small mobile home on property that is currently generating rent. MLS#104804
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Alice Acres Lots for Sale!
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668-0866
1600 E. Main St. Ste. #238, Alice, Texas at 1st Community Bank Center on the 2nd Floor
Tessa Carrillo Broker
415-3020
(210)
Residential
Cynthia Carrasco
Melinda Garcia
227-5353
562-2648
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Melva Alegria
Properties For Sale
900 Hickey - 2/1 nice house on corner lot with new roof. MLS#104842
1104 W. 3rd - 3/2 - This is a lovely home with brand new central air and heat system, new roof and nice fenced backyard, very nice and cozy, a must see! MLS#104803
balconies. Recently remodeled kitchen. Separate mother-in-law quarters. MLS# 104805
2108 Soliz - 3/2 Double car port, Cute home with fenced yard and extra lot. Well maintained home. Must see! Please call Melinda at 361-562-2648 to schedule an appointment. $102K MLS#104867
805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 4/2, 1 1/2 Story Aframe home. This is a wonderful unique home on large yard and features a nice covered side patio great for entertaining or family gatherings. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104790
2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 3/1 Beautiful home on approx. 3.3 acres. Home has been completely remodeled. Must See! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104789
254 CR 2113 - 3/2/2 Beautiful country home on five acres, fireplace, new carpets, lots of extras, Pool, Pond,and Horse stalls. MLS#104817
647 CR 481 3/1.5 - Nice farm home with approx. 10 acres, very peaceful location perfect for a bird lover. Call for appt. today. A must see. Has hookup for a mobile home. MLS# 104806
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1319 S. Cameron 4/2/2 - Very nice home, with sunken living area and new fence and roof and beautiful pool MLS#104852
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158 CR 472 - 4/2.5 - Country living at its best. 2-Living areas. Bedrooms upstairs have individual
1816 Encino Ave. - 4/3 - This is a beautiful home on a large size lot located in a quiet neighborhood. Home features wood floors. Recently replaced roof and some windows. MLS# 104807
1416 Corina St. - $89,000-This is a beautiful spacious 5/2 mobile home. Home sits on approx. 2 lots and has a large covered deck and so much more. Must See! Call today! MLS# 104782
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Agent
460-1697
(361)
Commercial Properties 318 N. CR 470 $179,000 - Great Business Opportunity! Features 5000 sq.ft. metal bldg. with overhead doors. MLS#104804
613 Lucero - $165,000 - Wonderful commercial bldg. with 2 separate spaces that can be used as rentals. MLS#104788 Lots and Land • 10 acres on CR 111 MLS#104825 • Lot on Aransas • 1.82 acre at Loma Linda • 2 Acres on Cr. 123 Tecolote area, water well with small camp cabin • 11 lots available at Alice Acres • Lot on Adame St.
Call any one of us for all your local real estate needs.
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QUESTIONS
Continued from page 3 ing. Coordinate the trim, soffits and doors with the primary siding color for a polished look. To help, look to popular and complementary color combinations developed by the color professionals at James Hardie: www.jameshardie.com/ pdf/colorplus-color-combinations.pdf. 2. Is your home protected from environmental elements? With today’s ever-changing climate, extreme weather is a reality in all corners of the country. From hurricanes and blizzards to wind and wildfires, select siding and trim products that help protect your home. Consider your options carefully. Vinyl siding can melt and wood is susceptible to rot. James Hardie siding products
are engineered specifically for climate zones, so whether you live in a cold, wet, hot or dry part of the country, you can choose the siding that will
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stand up to weather conditions in your area. 3. Is your new home built using sustainable products? Green building is popular
these days, in part because an energy-efficient home can save a homeowner money on heating and cooling bills. By choosing a home clad in 100 percent sustainable and efficient material, you’re consuming less energy and reducing your environmental footprint. 4. What maintenance will your new home require? Selecting or buying a home made with low-maintenance building materials can lower the chances of large ticket home repairs, or prevent them altogether. Wood siding and trim requires frequent repainting or replacement, and vinyl may warp, melt or fade. Considering durable and longer-lasting fiber cement siding can minimize the need for repairs. Additionally, purchasing a product with a strong warranty is a great way to maximize and protect your investment.
WATKINS REALTY 1700 Montevista, Alice • 668-1743 (361)
Denise Strait, Broker (361)701-3783
Michael Hood (512)913-6919
email: watkinsrealty78332@gmail.com
1124 Cr 336 - Bentonville area - Jim Wells County, but Agua Dulce School Dist. Has a 3,000 sq. ft. cement slab, septic. MLS# 104866 164 Trail Ridge, Sandia - 2 story home that sits on 2 lots overlooking Lake Mathis. The lake is full and you could be enjoying it this summer with family and friends. This home has plenty of room for everyone - 5 bedrooms & 2 baths plus the extra lot for an RV. Call to see home today. MLS #104631
Residential PENDING 1105 Jefferson - 3/2 located in quiet neighborhood. Has been painted and new floors - a diamond in the rough. Come see this home and make it yours. MLS #104508
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Commercial
4338 Hwy 44 - Alice - 3.23 acres located between Alice & San Diego. Property was being converted into an RV park. Call to see. MLS# 104669
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811 CR 427, Premont - Nice home on 50 acres - 3 miles N town G but very DIN PE from secluded. Owner may consider dividing acreage. Lots of wildlife. MLS# 104737
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C2 Johnson St, S ...................... C5 Josephine Dr ...................... G3 Joslin St ............................... D7 Juanita St ............................. F5 Kempe Ave ......................... C5 Kennedy Dr ........................ E3 Kentucky St ....................... D4 King St, N .......................... D3 King St, S ........................... D5 Kleberg Dr .......................... E3 Kosar Ave ........................... E7 Lalita St ................................ E6 Langford Ave ..................... E3 Lantana St ........................... E3 Las Palmas Cir .................... F1 Laura St ............................... E7 Laurel St .............................. F5 Lawrence Trl ....................... F6 Leigh St ............................... D8 Lillian Dr ............................. F6 Lincoln Dr ......................... D2 Linda Dr .............................. F6 Live Oak Dr ....................... F1 Loma St ............................... F5 Lopez St ............................... E8 Louis St ................................ F6 Lucero St ............................ D5 Lucille Dr ............................ F3 Luera St ............................... B6 Lynn St ................................ E6 Madeline Ave ...................... F2 Madera St ........................... D5 Madison Dr ......................... F2 Magnolia St ........................ D4 Main St, E .......................... D5 Main St, E aka SH 359 ...... F4 Main St, W ......................... D5 Maple St ............................... E2 Maria .................................... E7 Mariposa ............................. H3 Martin Luther King Blvd . D6 Mary Vera ............................ E7 Matt Murphy Blvd .............. I2 McMasters Rd .................... A6 Medical Center Blvd ......... H3 Mendez St ........................... A5 Mesquite St ......................... E5 Miranda St ........................... F5 MLK Blvd .......................... D6 Monterrey St ...................... D5 Montevista Dr ................... G2 Mora St ................................ E7 Morgan St ............................ A6 Morningside Dr ................. H2 Nayer Ave .......................... D6
Newberry St ....................... D6 Newell St ............................. G2 Ninth St ............................... D3 Nopal St ............................... F6 Northwood St ..................... F3 Nueva St ............................. E7 Oak St ................................. D7 Oakland Ave ...................... D3 Odilia St .............................. E7 Old Falfurrias Hwy ........... D6 Old Kingsville Rd .............. E7 Oleander Dr ....................... D3 Oliver St .............................. E7 Olmito St ............................. F5 Olmos Ave ......................... G2 Orange St ............................ C5 Oregon ................................ B4 Palo Blanco St .................... D6 Park St, N ........................... E4 Park St, S ............................. E5 Parr Dr ................................ E3 Pasadena Ave ..................... D3 Pena St ................................ E7 Pennant St .......................... C6 Perez St ............................... B6 Perry St ................................ E6 Peter St ................................ D4 Petroleum Blvd .................. H4 Peyton Ave ......................... C4 Pierce St ............................... F6 Plum St ................................ C5 Plymouth St ........................ C3 Prado St .............................. E7 Presnall St ........................... E4 Product Ave ......................... I5 Prospect St ......................... D5 Range St .............................. C6 Rankin Ave ......................... D6 Rayo St ................................ B6 Rene St ................................ C6 Reynolds St, N ................... E3 Reynolds St, S .................... E6 Rodolfo St .......................... E6 Rodrigues St ....................... A5 Roosevelt Dr ....................... F3 Rosario Ave ......................... F5 Rosario St ........................... B6 Rose Ann Dr ....................... F3 Rose Dr ................................ F3 Ross Ave ............................. E1 Ruth Cir ............................... F2 Sacremento Ave ................ D3 Sain Dr ................................. F4 Saltillo Dr ............................ B2 San Diego St ....................... D5 San Felipe St ....................... B5 San Jose ............................... G5 Santa Rosa St ...................... G2 Savage St ............................. D4 Schallert Dr ........................ E3 Schell St ............................... B7 Schley Ave .......................... E6 Scott Ave ............................ D7 Sea Breeze St ....................... F5 Second St, E ....................... D4 Second St, W ...................... B4 Seventh St, E ...................... D4 Seventh St, W ..................... D4 Shannon Dr ......................... F2 Sidbury Ave ........................ D6 Sixth St, E ........................... D4 Sixth St, W .......................... D4 Soliz St ................................. D7 Southwood St ...................... F3 Spohn Dr ............................ H4 St John ................................. D3 St Joseph St ........................ C3 St Marys St ........................... F5 Stadium Rd, N .................... F2 Stadium Rd, S .................... G4 Staples Ave ......................... D7 State Hwy 44 ....................... F4 State Hwy 44 ...................... D5 State Hwy 359 ...................... I2 State Hwy 359 aka Main ... F4 Stonegate St ......................... F6 Stonehinge St ...................... F6 Suarez St ............................. D7 Sunset Dr ............................ G2 Tenth St .............................. D3 Terrell St ............................. D3 Texas Blvd, N ..................... F4 Texas Blvd, S ...................... F7 Third St, E .......................... D4 Third St, W ......................... C4 Tickel Dr ............................. D3 Tina St .................................. F6 Tito Ave .............................. E8 Tolson ................................. H3 Tony St ................................. F7 Trevino St ........................... C6 Triangle Dr E ..................... G3 Triangle Dr N .................... G3 US Hwy 281 ....................... C5 US Hwy 281 ....................... C2 Vela St ................................. B6 Vicente St ........................... C5 Villegas St aka CR 156A .. H5 Violeta St ............................ E8 Virginia St ........................... E7 Waco St ............................... C3 Walker Dr ........................... G2 Walnut St ............................ C4 Washington Dr ................... F2 Webb St .............................. E4 Wells St ............................... D4 Willow St ............................. D7 Wilson Dr ........................... E2 Woodlawn Dr, N ............... F3 Woodlawn Dr, S ................. F4 Woodworth Dr ................... F2 Wright St, N ....................... D3 Wright St, S ........................ D5 Wyoming St ........................ B4 Zamora St ........................... A5 Zenon St ............................. E6
ALICE AREA STREET INDEX 1st St, E .............................. D4 1st St, W .............................. B4 2nd St, E ............................. D4 2nd St, W ............................. B4 3rd St, E ............................. D4 3rd St, W ............................. C4 4th St, E .............................. D4 4th St, W ............................. D4 5th St, E .............................. D4 5th St, W .............................. C4 6th St, E .............................. D4 6th St, W ............................. D4 7th St, E .............................. D4 7th St, W ............................. D4 8th St, E .............................. D3 8th St, W ............................. D3 9th St ................................... D3 10th St ................................. D3 ABC ...................................... I3 Acapulco Cir ....................... B2 Adame St ............................. E7 Adams St, N ....................... E3 Adams St, S ......................... E6 Agarito Ave ........................ G3 Akard St ............................... E1 Alaska St .............................. B4 Alice Regional Blvd ............ I3 Almond St, N ..................... E4 Almond St, S ....................... E6 Alta Vista Ave ................... G2 Alto St .................................. E5 Alviar St ............................... E8 Anderson Ave .................... E3 Anderson Dr ...................... E3 Andrea St ............................. E7 Angelina St .......................... E8 Anselmo St .......................... E7 Apple St ............................... C5 Araiza St .............................. B6 Aransas St, N ..................... D3 Aransas St, S ...................... D3 Arcadia Dr .......................... F1 Arlington St ........................ F4 Armando St ......................... E6 Ave A ................................... C5 Ave B ................................... C5 Ave C ................................... C5 Beam Station Rd ................ B6 Beckham Ave .................... D6 Behrns St ............................ D8 Belmont St .......................... F4 Bluebonnet St ..................... C3 Brewer St ............................. E7 Broadway St ....................... D5 Bruce St ............................... C4 Buffalo St ............................ F5 Burnie Cir ............................ F2 Cabazos St ........................... E7 Cactus Ave .......................... F5 Caleta Cir ............................ G2 Cameron St, N ................... E2 Cameron St, S ..................... E8 Capri Rd .............................. C2 Cardona St .......................... A5 Carla Cove .......................... F6 Carla St ................................ F5 Carlos Trl ............................ F6 Carmen St ........................... B6 Caroline Ave ...................... G2 Carver St ............................. D6 Castillo St ............................ C6 Catherine Dr ....................... F3 Cecilia St ............................. D7 Cecilia St aka FM 665 ....... F7 Cenesia Ave ....................... G3 Chandler St ......................... E4 Chaparral St ........................ E5 Cherry St ............................. C5 Chestnut St ......................... C4 Clare Dr .............................. G2 Clarice Ave ......................... G2 Clarissa Springs .................. F6 Cobblestone St ................... F6 College St ............................ C4 Commerce Rd ................... D1 Consuelo St ......................... B6 Corazan St ........................... F1 Corina St .............................. B5 Country Club Rd ................ I2 Coyote Trl .......................... G3 CR 109 ................................. B2 CR 110 ................................. C2 CR 111 ................................. C1 CR 112 ................................. A4 CR 113 ................................. A4 CR 117 ................................. C1 CR 129 ................................. B8 CR 156A aka Villegas St .. H5 CR 343 ................................ H3 CR 344 .................................. I6 CR 382 .................................. I8 CR 383 .................................. I8 CR 402 ................................. E8 CR 3412 ................................ I4 Craig Pl, W .......................... C4 Cristina St ............................ B6 Cruz St ................................. A5 Cynthia Dr .......................... F6 Delwood Ln ....................... G2 Dewey Ave .......................... F6 Diana St ............................... B6 Dickey Ave ......................... E4 Dolores Dr .......................... F3 Dr N W Atkinson Blvd ... H2 Du Bois St ........................... E5 Duval St, N ......................... C4 Duval St, S .......................... C5 Easterling Dr ..................... D3 Ebony Cir ............................ F1 Edith Dr ............................. D2 Eighth St, E ....................... D3 Eighth St, W ...................... D3 Elbano St ............................. E6 Elvira St ............................... B6 Encinal St ........................... D6 Encino Ave ........................ G3 Energy Ave .......................... I5 Escobar St .......................... D6
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How to win the bidding war on the home you want How to Win the Bidding War on the Home You Want photoIf you are buying a home at the height of a citywide seller’s market or simply want a sought-after house in a neighborhood with limited turnover, you may find yourself in the midst of a real estate bidding war. Competing against faceless prospective buyers may bring out the warrior in you, but before you decide to go all out in your battle, you need to step back and decide how much you really want that particular home. Should You Compete in a Bidding War? In the thick of competition you may forget your end goal is a home you love and can afford to own. If your offers have been turned down by several sellers because of
feel good at first to beat out other buyers and to purchase a property, it won’t feel so great in a year or two when you are struggling to make the payments on a house beyond your means. Know your limits before you begin to bid.
competing buyers, then you may feel pushed to make an aggressive offer for the next home you like. You should stop yourself from competing just because you think the time is right to become a homeowner or
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to move up into a new place. Instead, think about whether you really want the particular house enough to fight for it. To guard against making an emotion-fueled offer for a house, take a hard look at your finances. While it may
Prep for Battle Your first step before entering a bidding war should be to consult with a lender to understand the maximum amount you can borrow, to evaluate how much cash you have to spend while keeping enough money in a reserve fund. Next, make sure you hire an experienced REALTOR® who can share information about local market conditions and communicate with the seller’s agent. You should rely on your See BIDDING on page 13
Country living on CR 145, Jim Wells County. 50 acres - Main house is 3/2.5, 2,500+ sq. ft., newly remodeled, hardwood and tile floors, open fireplace in living and dining rooms and much more. Guest house is 3/2, 1,700 sq. ft., on one acre. Recently rented. The acres are grassy with mesquite trees and brush, great cover for the deer, turkeys, hogs and quail. Large barn, implement shed, saddle room and pens. San Diego School District. Agent Owned. Approval letter a must. Call today! Additional acres available. 1504 Morningside - SELLING UNDER APPRAISED VALUE! Beautiful, unique and very spacious garden home awaits you. Call today! MLS# 104627
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5.75 acres on FM 625. Great place to build your dream home. Nice country living.
Lois Ann Risinger, Broker Dale Risinger .................660-4923 Dale Risinger, II.............947-4614 Kelli Risinger .................209-1502 l.risinger@sbcglobal.net
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1810 E. Main, Alice, Texas Missy Priddy .......................................... 361-562-3928 Chuck Carlisle, Broker ......................... 361-548-4848 Kalynn Ramon ...................................... 361-207-0883 Leticia Cervantes .................................. 361-701-5854 Ginger DeLaune .................................... 361-701-4471 Brandon L. Torres ................................. 361-701-5810
www.southtxproperties.com 400 Josephine, Agua Dulce- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living areas, 2 car garage, C A/H, storage building, sits on two lots. Call for Appointment with Brandon @ 361-7015810, MLS #104766 201 E Pundt, Orange Grove - 3/2/carport, with large fenced backyard. large wood deck patio- storage building. Move-in ready only blocks from the high school. $89K Call Missy @361-562-3928. MLS #104628 1320 Josephine #24 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. One level town home. Very spacious, large closets. Granite, lots of extras. Must See! Call Ginger for appointment @361-7014471. MLS# 104735 SOLD
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4686 US Highway 281, Alice - Country living at its finest only more. Minutes from town. 4 bedroom 2 bath open floor plan, custom kitchen with granite counter tops. Sits on 5 acres. Call Missy @361-562-4928 MLS# 104762 607 E. Seventh Alice, Two Story Colonial Home, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, C/A/H, Main house is 3236 sq.ft., Separate living quarters behind the residence that has two rental properties. A Must See. MLS# 104809 Call Brandon Torres @ 7015810 Mesquite Forest - 146 Cr 2111 - Quiet neighborhood only minutes form town, 4/2.5 baths open floor plan - 2,455 sq. ft. - wood burning fireplace. 4.5 acres fenced. MLS#104875 Call Missy Priddy@ 562-3928
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12 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. MLS# 104544
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1473 Cr 465 - Ranch style home on 6 acres. 3/2 open floor plan, 2 storage buildings. Metal roof and carport. Call Missy @562-3928. MLS# 104723 1100 Arcadia - Corner lot 3/2 with detached garage. Garage has full bathroom and alley entrance. Large carport attached to house. Open floor plan and large bedrooms. Move-in ready. Call for appointment. MLS# 104742 Missy @361-562-3928
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315 Cactus (Alice) - Very D nice brick home on corner RE DU CE lot. 3/2, CA/H, 2 living areas, 2 driveways, ceramic tile, large laundry room with storage, storage bldg, Spanish tile roof. Call Kalynn Ramon for info. MLS# 104594 833 N King - First time home buyer or investment property, sits on large lot. 2/2/1 car garage. 1,104 sq. ft. Call Chuck @ 664-4348. MLS#104837
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702 W. REDUCED Main St, Alice- This property features a large office building with two detached garage bays, Great Business Opportunity right off of Bus. 281. Call for Appointment with Brandon @ 361-7015810, MLS #104781
120 S. Aransas - Club Desperado - over 8,500 sq. ft. plus balcony seating for private parties. Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104012
906 Highway 59 W, George West, Texas. Great Business Opportunity. Comes with all the equipment needed for a Drive Thru and Commercial Kitchen. Located near the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 281. MLS# 104851 Call Brandon Torres@ 701-5810 719 S. Reynolds - This property features 3 separate spaces for leasing. Two of the spaces are available for leasing. Call Kalynn for information on leasing or buying. MLS# 104595
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Track #25, Toro Creek Ranch Phase #1, (Duval County), 10.1 Acres, very nice area to build your dream home. Call Brandon @ 361701-5810, MLS # 104787 Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252 REDUCED!! Elsie St. Lot 6&7 (Agua Dulce) 100x300. Very nice corner lot. Property has a gas and water meter, and sewer lines, electrical pole for easy hook up. Ready to go!!! $13,900. Call Kalynn for details. MLS# 104619 Lot 13 Blue Ridge - located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details
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Coyote Creek: 4 acre lot with new water well. Very nice, restricted area to build your dream home on. Call Kalynn for copy of plat and restrictions. MLS# 104725
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Bruce Menking Hallmark 2041 E. Main, STE 300 Alice, TX 78332 Jean Cunningham, BROKER 130 N Tex Ave, Freer, Tx, 3/2/2, 2390 sqft, built in 2013, beautiful home, Mediterranean style, high ceilings, open floor plan, granite tops, island in kitchen, split bdrms, large master suite, 2 lots, much more. MLS # 104860, $275K, call Bruce 701-8644
LOTS & ACREAGE SALE 0 Starlight Dr., Sandia Scenic Lake Estates, Carmel Hills lot, great site to build your home. $8K, MLS # 104702, call Bruce at 701-8644. 51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 7018644. MLS# 104571
Call me! I specialize in Ranch and Commerical Land. I can find the perfect property for your needs. Many listings are available in the area from 45 acres to 600+ acre tracts. I work with many area brokers and agents to help find or move your property. Many great commercial sites available!
(361)701-8644 • (361)668-3300 www.brucemenking.com • bruce_menking@hotmail.com 2000 Shannon, 3/2/2, 1779 sqft, wood fire place, formal dining, living room, roomy kitchen, move in ready. Covered bkporch, large trees. MLS# 104811, $184.5K, call Bruce 701-8644. 157 Harbor Circle, Mathis, Tx. 2052 sqft, 3/2/2, water front, open floor plan, split bedrooms, wood fireplace, galley kitchen, screen in back porch, pier, water well, mature trees. MLS#104863, $214K, Call Bruce 701-8644.
road frontage. Cultivated fields and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701- 2 Commercial lots at the in8644 MLS# 104532
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tersection of Seabreeze and S. Tex. Blvd., zoned B-3C. 13,000 sqft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527
24.53 Acs for commercial development at the intersection of Cr. 129 and S. Hwy. 281. Great site for 7 +/- acs S Flournoy Rd, next commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce at 701- to Oil Patch, L shape with road frontage. $105K MLS # 8644. MLS# 104625 900 N Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $100K. Call Bruce at 7018644, MLS# 104614
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610 Huisache, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar closets, roomy bedrooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104521
1508 Fairdale 3/2/2, 1,532 sq. ft., family friendly, open floorPE plan, newly G reNDIN modeled kitchen, new 201 S Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. AC unit, split bdrms, eating establishment, ready close to golf course and schools. MLS #104731. to go. Nice kitchen equip$139.9K, call Bruce 701-8644 ment, tables and chairs go with sale. Call Bruce at 167 Carroll Loop 701-8644 MLS# 104562. 3/3/2, 3,935 sq. ft.
352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with low fence, water, elec. Country living at its Small bunkhouse, good best. Split bdrms, habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 701-8644 mst suite with huge bthrm, large kitchen MLS# 104483 with island, granite counter tops, lots of extras, 5 281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with acs. MLS #104771 $370K, call Bruce, 701-8644
FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104518
603 Nayer - 3/1.5, 1213 sqft, open floor plan, newer home, great home for starting out, $82.5K MLS # 104727, call Bruce 361-701-8644. 3871 N Hwy 281 - Commercial/residential site, with cute home, 3/2, 1200 sqft, open floor plan, 2 water wells, large oak trees, 30’x30’ shed, great site for commercial company.
104676, call Bruce at 7018644.
281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial ING REDUCED! PENDSite! $150,000 MLS# 104121
Cr. 222, 10.15 Acs, nice property to build that dream country home. $40,600 5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. MLS#104855, call Bruce 701-8644 Commercial sites with more
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FARM AND RANCH 50 Acs Cr. 314 TR. 33B, Benavides, Tx. All brush, dedicated easements, NDINGno elec, no water, PE good habitat for deer, hogs, turkey and dove in season. MLS #104693. Call Bruce at 701-8644
COMMERCIAL sites available! MLS# 104224
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1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx Commercial Building, 10,800 sq. ft., great location for Home Health, Doctor’s office, Area Clinic, or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522 7.28 Acs. Old Tasco Yard, Commercial Property. Many buildings and office, est. total sq. footage is 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525
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7.15 Acs great business site. Utilities available. 104524.
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South Duval St - Road frontage, 4.168 Acs, zoned for IC, Industrial Commercial, water across the street. MLS #104777, $272,337, call Bruce, 7018644. CR 440 and CR 463 - Newly built metal bldg., over 4,000 sq. ft. with 6 RV hookups, water well, septic, located on 10 acs. MLS #104778, $200K, call Bruce, 701-8644.
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(361) 668-3300
263 FM 1930 - 3/2/2, 2,720 sq. ft. home on 3.03 acs, open floor plan, 2 living areas, covered patio, in ground pool, 30’x50’ shed, fenced garden area, minutes from Alice, $225K MLS # 104740, call Bruce 361-701-8644.
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Hallmark • Elisa Benavides .................................227-9771 • Bruce Menking..................................701-8644 • Cindy Claunch ........................ (956) 279-8607
• Andi Baker............................... (210) 410-8777 • Michelle Knight, Office Mgr. ...........668-3300 • Jean Cunningham, Broker.............. 853-2121
We are members of MLS and can show you any property in this magazine. Call us to BUY or SELL 361-668-3300!
900 S Hwy 281, Falfurrias - 3/1 home, nice cozy home, front porch, storage shed in the back yard, large parking area. Some remodeling and painting has been done, Must see to appreciate. Call Lisa at 361-227-9771 MLS# 104647
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5448 CR 101 - Immaculate 4/2/3 home on 2.77 acres just south of Orange Grove. Large open living, dining and kitchen with luxurious upgrades throughout. Kitchen features granite, stainless appliances, double convection ovens and custom built cabinets with slide outs. Three car garage has an attached workshop and is the perfect man cave. Asking $289,000, contact Michelle for additional information 361-765-7538. MLS # 104864
400 W St. Charles, San Diego - Gorgeous Spanish Hacienda style home. 6 bedroom, 3 full baths, 3 dining areas. Beautiful tile throughout the home, 4,842 sq. ft., perfect for attorney’s office, bed and breakfast, or an awesome family home. Call Office for more information. MLS# 104775
142 Gallant Fox, Sandia - Lovely 3/2 with oversized metal building that would make the perfect workshop. On almost an acre near Lake Corpus Christi, this home features a large kitchen with an island, large open living area with a fireplace and a beautiful master suite. All appliances convey. Asking $158,000, contact Michelle for additional information 361-765-7538. MLS # 104865
811 SW 10th, Premont - This is a beautiful ING Brick PENDhome that would make a wonderful family home. Home features high tray ceilings and tile floors throughout. There is a covered area in the backyard that would be great for entertaining and family gatherings. Call today for an appt. to view this beautiful home. MLS# 104355
610 Huisache, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar closets, spacious bedrooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104521
3871 N Hwy 281 - Commercial/residential site, with cute home, 3/2, 1,200 sq.ft., open floor plan, 2 water wells, large oak trees, 30’x30’ shed, great site for commercial company. MLS #104729
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146 CR 474 - $85,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath. This is a cute home that sits on approx. .68 acs. MLS# 104732
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1713 Alta Vista - $185,000 - approx 2,160 sq. ft. -3/2 This would make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a nice size lot. Living room features fireplace. MLS#104680
163 CR 471, & CR 470 - Wonderful 2 story ranch style home- 5 bedroom, 3 bath home, 2 car garage. Lots of room for a growing family, 1.13 acres, extra large kitchen and dining area. Beautiful staircase with a balcony that looks down into the living area. must see to appreciate- Call listing office @ 668-3300. MLS# 104634
2025 FM 665 - REDUCED to $87,900 - Great investment property 4.46 acres with a quaint home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, could be used as commercial property. MLS#104440
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Continued from page 9 REALTOR® for advice about how to handle a bidding war, but be sure to do your own research: visit a lot of homes in the area where you want to buy so you understand the value of various properties before you make an offer. Bidding War Strategies Your REALTOR® should work with you to craft an attractive offer based on the list price for the home, a comparative market analysis of similar homes, and knowledge gained from the sellers’ agent about the sellers’ motivations and preferences. In a bidding war, it’s important to work with a REALTOR® who will move quickly to present your offer and any counteroffer, one who is easy
to communicate with during the transaction. While you may assume money is the motivator that steers sellers to one buyer over another, there are other ways to make your offer attractive, such as these ideas: Solid financing: You may be competing against cash buyers, so make sure your loan pre-approval is in place and you have completed all required documentation other than identifying a specific property. Eliminate contingencies— carefully: If you own a home now, you may want to offer to buy another home without making your contract contingent on the sale of your current home. You take the risk of carrying two mortgages for a while, so make sure you can
safely handle the payments. You can also decide to have an “information only” home inspection rather than making your offer contingent on the outcome of the inspection. Make the settlement date convenient for the sellers: Rather than negotiating on a closing date convenient to all sides, you can tell the sellers you will work with their schedule or rent back the property to them after the closing. Offer to pay all closing costs: You can reduce the sellers’ out-of-pocket expenses by offering to pay their share of the settlement fees, but before you do this get an accurate estimate of what those costs will be and make sure you have the funds available to pay them.
Lots and Land
Hallmark 51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571 352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with low fence, water, elec. Small bunkhouse, good habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104483 Starlight Dr. in Sandia - 1/3 acre lot in Scenic Lake Estates, Carmel Hills. Great place to build your dream home! $8,000. Call Bruce @ 701-8644 MLS#104702
Personalize the transaction: Sometimes the tipping point for sellers who receive multiple offers is something emotional rather than financial. A personal letter describing your love of their home may tilt the scale in your favor. Try an escalation clause: Money talks, too, so you can add an escalation clause to your offer that increases your bid by a certain amount above other offers. Just make sure you set a limit on how high your offer will go. Control yourself: Remember that any offer is subject to an appraisal (unless you waive that contingency, but that’s not recommended unless you have plenty of cash), so be careful not to bid above the market value of any property.
281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fields and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 7018644 MLS# 104532
900 N. Johnson, 5.826 Acs. to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce @ 701-8644, MLS# 104614
FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724 Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518
CR 231 approx 2.05 acres $26,500. MLS#104685
24.53 Acs. for commercial development at the intersection of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site for commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce @ 701-8644. MLS# 104625
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2019 5th, Agua Dulce - Nice brick home with 1,376 sq. ft. living area, attached garage 504 sq. ft., screened back porch, fenced yard, spacious kitchen, den and dining area. 2 bedrooms, trees for shade, back shed. A must see to appreciate. Seller motivated to sell! Call Lisa @ 361-227-9771. MLS #104718
167 Carroll Loop - 3/3/2, 3,935 sq. ft. Country living at its best. Split bdrms, mst suite with huge bthrm, large kitchen with island, granite counter tops, lots of extras, 5 acs. MLS #104771 $385K, call Bruce, 701-8644
612 Cactus REDUCED to $48,000 Lovely 2 bedroom, 1bath with cement carport 888 sq ft located on a large fenced yard. Two storage rooms in the back, Home is being “SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS” MLS#104764
1508 Fairdale - REDUCED TO $139,900. Awesome 3/2/2, 1532 sq. ft., family friendly, ING open PENDfloor plan, newly remodeled kitchen, new A/C unit, split bedrooms, close to golf course and schools. Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS#104731 603 Nayer - 3/1.5, 1,213 sq. ft., open LD newer floor SOplan, home, great home for starting out, $82.5K MLS # 104727, call Bruce 361-701-8644.
204 E Collins - Darling 4 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of San Diego. Home sits on 2 lots, ING plenty PENofD room for kids to run and play or for family gatherings, Second lot has hook-ups for an RV or mobile home, perfect for your aging parents. Need 24-hour notice for viewing.
COMMERCIAL 1311 S. Gulf $148,900 Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath, workshop on 1 acre, piped fence with nice stone entrance, pecan and orange trees. Call Lisa Benavides 361-227-9771 for appt. to view MLS# 104599 197 N. Johnson $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity! Call today for more information 361-227-9771. MLS#104684
1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, all appliances, furniture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354
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201 S. Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eating establishment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs go with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562. 1719 E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Frutti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589 2 Commercial lots at the intersection of Seabreeze and S. Tex. Blvd., zoned B-3C. 13,000 sq. ft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527
5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224 1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx - Commercial Building, 10,800 sq. ft., great location for Home Health, Doctor’s office, Area Clinic or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522 634 W. 8th - 7.28 acres available - Old TASCO yard Many buildings and office, approx. 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced, Great pad base, Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104525
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South Duval St. - Road frontage, 4.168 Acs, zoned for IC, Industrial Commercial, water across the street. MLS #104777, $272,337, call Bruce, 701-8644.
CR 440 and CR 463 - Newly built metal bldg., over 4,000 sq. ft. with 6 RV hookups, water well, septic, located on 10 acs. MLS #104778, $200K, call Bruce, 7018644. 700 N. Johnson - 7.15 Acs Great area for business. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.
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www.kimstewartrealestate.com 515 Carle St., Freer - Adorable, updated brick front home in great location. Move-in ready condition! Includes 2 nice corner lots, with a lg. fenced back yard. There is a 600 s.f. det. 1.5 car garage/workshop on slab foundation in back. Also a nice dog kennel on a slab. New roof this year! Kitchen has been renovated with custom solid cherry wood cabinets, tile counters & nice tile flooring throughout. Must see to appreciate! $92.5K MLS#104900 6017 Hwy 359, Alice - Gorgeous 3/2.5/2 custom home built in 2013 on 2.61 acs. This stunning, open floor plan showcases a lg island with a gas range. Granite in kitchen & bathrooms! Buyers will love main bedroom, bath and lg walk-in closet. Bonus room is used as an office, but can be 4th bedroom. Front & back patios. Fenced on 3 sides. $269.9K MLS# 104859
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11002 Timbergrove Ln., Corpus Christi - Calallen I.S.D. REDUCED! Very nice 4/3/2 that’s updated & ready for new family! Upgrades include: newer roof, CAH, updated kitchen, lamin. wood flooring, all new paint & more! Has a lg. fenced, back yard with wrap-around wood deck. Beautiful location! Must see this one! $159.9K MLS#104708 1505 S. Norton, Freer - Approx. 66’ of Hwy. 16 frontage! (x175’) Could be a Commercial or Residential property. Very close to schools. A 2002 Salem Travel Trailer stays. There is 1 car detached carport/workshop, w/room for apt above $27.5K MLS#104845
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FM 738, Orange Grove - 60.25 acres of nice, fertile farmland just a couple of miles outside of highly desired Orange Grove! Has paved road frontage along FM 738. Seller has a Survey that was done in Dec., 2013. Surface Sale Only. $2,850/Acre. MLS#104872
807 E. Parklane, Freer - Adorable, brick 3/1/1! All new int. upgrades, including a beautiful new kitchen! All appliances stay! Fresh paint throughout, new tile & lam. wood flooring, nice back patio & new roof in ‘12. Home is on 2 lots with a lg., fenced back yard & storage bldg. Reduced Price $89.9K MLS#104746
248, 248 1/2 FM 1355, Kingsville - Nice 3/1/1 home, effic. apartment (stays rented!), lg. 30 x 80 barn AND approx. 2.75 acres of land! Presently rented until buyer comes along. Co-Brokered with C21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking @ (361)701-8644. Reduced to $132K MLS#104017
607 Humble, Freer - Custom home 3/3.5/2 brick home with a lg. office, gun, sun, spa & bonus rooms. Spa room has a lg. hot tub & wet bar. Great location! Has front & back patios w/lg BBQ area, smoker & fire pit. A MUST SEE $167K MLS#104827
1621 S. Norton, Freer - Country living, but close to town! This 3/2/2 home includes .5 acre & is just minutes from schools! Has tile floors, newer windows, lg. laundry room & more! Prop705 E. Dix, San Diego - 2/2/1 home erty is presently rented until it sells. with many charming upgrades! ReHas a newer septic system and City water. Needs some TLC. $59.9K modeled kitchen, new paint throughMLS#104021 out, flooring, fenced yard & much more! There is also a 364 s.f. struc244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Nice, well ture in front of this home that was kept brick property on approx. 1/3rd previously of an acre. Has CAH, lg. paved parkI am “The Kitchen” Drive Thru. Needs some TLC, ing lot, fenced back yard area, 3 resta member of but could be a 2nd home, office, “man cave”, rooms & 6 other rooms. Nice business location or could be converted MLS & can show you etc. Must see this entire property to appreciate! into a home, duplex, etc. Co-Brokered with C21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking @ (361)701-8644. $89K MLS#104019 any property in this REDUCED $58,500. MLS#104783
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1370 FM 665 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Country living at its best. Beautiful custom home with pool on 6.5 acres. Lots of extras including bonus room, two living rooms. MLS# 104796
111 N. Texas Blvd- Wonderful investment opportunity. Currently leased to Cali’s Nails and The Jigger. Don’t let this one get away! Call for appointment to see. MLS#104117
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1917 Encino - 3/4/2 Lovely, spacious home with open kitchen, dining and living rooms. Each bedroom has its own full bath. Master has his/hers baths. Mother-in-law suite in back can be used as a rental with separate entrance. Beautiful yard with covered patio. Lots of extras!!! MLS# 104858
1817 Encino - Very large home on a corner lot in the Hillcrest area. Three living areas give this home a roomy feel along with large bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite! MLS# 104464
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1324 Josephine - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Lovely townhouse. Priced to sell. MLS# 104277
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415 Lincoln - 3/1 Nice home across from park and close to schools, huge yard. MLS# 104707
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1609 Olmos - 3/2/2 Beautiful home with two living areas, updated kitchen and natural light throughout. Close to golf course on a large corner lot. Must see!! MLS# 104822
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1803 Newell - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Huge living area, extra large lot with fenced yard. MLS# 104574
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2005 Shannon - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Beautiful house on cul de sac, with big yard. MLS# 104624
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DOLLARS Continued from page 4 A national survey by Harris Interactive reveals that the garage door is indeed the door used most often to enter U.S. homes. Forty-five percent of homeowners with garages say the garage door is the primary point of entry into their home. The front door came in a distant second at 35 percent. The front entry door is used so little, many homeowners no longer even carry a key to that door. The new house key to today’s home is the remote control to the garage door. The battle for the front “For decades, garage door guys were jealous of the attention given to the front entry door,” says Gordon McGraw, owner of Overhead Door of EugeneSpringfield, Oregon. “But that’s changed.”
Real estate agents used to tell people that the front door is the most important element to spruce up, because it’s the first thing visitors see, he says. “But that’s not true. A front-facing garage door is clearly much more dominant.” Best door bargain in the house While the garage door is significantly larger, research shows it’s also more affordable. The average installed garage door sale is only about $1,500, while a muchsmaller fiberglass entry door runs about $2,800, according to the Remodeling 2014 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com). In that same report, the cost of an upscale garage door was only $2,800 compared to $7,300 for an upscale front entrance. It’s crazy, but the garage door delivers five times the curb appeal, yet it costs less than a comparable front door,” says Lett. “I always encourage garage door
customers to go for the upscale models. It’s well worth every dollar. You shouldn’t settle for a plain-Jane garage door.” Unprecedented choices The last 10 years have seen manufacturers introduce an unprecedented variety of dynamic new garage door styles. It’s now common for garage door dealers to offer dozens, if not hundreds of carriage house designs, the hottest new look. Visit www.
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Continued from page 17 that need paying: • Your buyer’s agent fee • An appraisal to confirm a reasonable market price for the property • Inspections of structural, mechanical, pest or other potential issues • A real estate attorney to review all contracts (depending on the state) • Property taxes vary widely, up to 4.2% of a home’s value in some states, according to a CNN map published in 2013. Depending on when you buy, you may owe the previous owners for property taxes they have already paid. You may also need to pay fees to a local association, such as a homeowners association. Moving Costs Moving into a home can involve major expenses for pack-
ing, storing and transporting your possessions and yourself. If you are moving across the country, the costs could be significant. Even moving across town can cost more than you planned for truck rental, movers and equipment. Utilities Setting up your telephone, electricity, gas and water—did you budget for these expenses? They could cost more at your new place, especially if you’re moving to a larger home or from a rental. New Stuff You may need to purchase appliances or furniture for your new home. Some items, like your old particle board bookshelves, may not be worth the cost of moving. Again, if you are sizing up, you face the potentially fun, but possibly financially draining, challenge of filling the new place.
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Maintenance and Renovations Trees fall on roofs. Gutters need cleaning. Driveways need repair…. A standard rule of thumb is to budget at least 1% of your home’s purchase price each year for home maintenance costs. Maintenance can include things such as painting, replacing roof shingles, fixing or upgrading plumbing and wiring. The amount you will need to pay for maintenance can depend on the age of the home, the previous owners’ upkeep and the climate. Homeowner’s Insurance You won’t be able to obtain a mortgage without homeowner’s insurance covering both the property and its contents. However, the standard insurance may not cover natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes and earthquakes. Depending on where you live, you may want to consider taking out additional insurance to cover such risks.
Private Mortgage Insurance and Title Insurance If the down payment on your home was less than 20% of the purchase price, you will have to pay for Private Mortgage Insurance. PMI protects your lender in case you default. It’s standard, and fees vary. The rules are complicated, but usually once you have paid down the mortgage so you owe less than 78% of the purchase price, you can drop the PMI payments. Title insurance offers protection for you (and your lender) if you later discover that someone else could lay claim to the title, and therefore ownership, of the house. Even if you are lucky enough to avoid paying for PMI, you find a low-cost attorney you can trust, and you have a modern, energy-efficient house, these expenses can still add up to thousands of dollars. That prospect should not scare you away from homeownership, but it always helps to be prepared.
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