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As housing market warms, keep these buying tips in mind (BPT) - Ready to buy your first home, or move up to a larger home for your expanding family?

Home sales seem to be finally warming up after a five-year chill, as demand gradually builds among first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners seeking more room. Historically low mortgage rates, rising rents and relatively positive economic indicators are enhancing consumer confidence and driving the trend, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

As demand grows, home prices for a median existing home are expected to rise as much as 5 percent nationwide in 2013, according to the NAR. This should encourage existing homeowners who’ve been patiently sitting on the sidelines to consider putting their homes on the market.

Even though the outlook is looking brighter, Daniel Watkins, an attorney who specializes

Selling a home isn’t always so easy.

in real estate law at the Watkins Firm, APC in San Diego, says the hurdles to buying a home in today’s market are significantly higher than they were a few years ago.

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“The big hurdle is financing.

Expectations among lenders and sellers are a lot higher today,” Watkins says. “If you’re serious about buying a home, you need to have a sizeable down payment,

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a good credit score, low debt and a solid track record of employment to qualify for a loan.”

Lenders are paying close attenSee MARKET on page 9

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The basics of property taxes

Paying property taxes is a necessary side effect of home ownership. Across the United States and Canada, residents are required to pay property taxes based on an assessment of their homes’ value.

Taxes on land and the buildings on it are one of the biggest sources of revenue for local governments. In the United States, property taxes are not imposed by the states, but by the smaller governing bodies in cities, towns, townships, counties, and other jurisdictions. In Canada, property taxes, or milliage taxes, are levied by the jurisdiction in which the property is located.

They may be paid to a federated state or a municipality or the national government. Sometimes multiple jurisdictions may tax the same property.

Although the taxes are mandated by a higher governing power, the rate at which you pay taxes could be based on a very

local assessment of the area in which your house is located and the current market conditions.

An assessor will visit a home usually prior to purchase - and make a determination on the

percentage of tax to be paid depending on the condition of the home, the improvements that

have been made and the climate of the economy in your particular town or city. Property taxes are usually calculated by taking the assessed value of your home and multiplying it by the tax rate that has been determined by your local government.

While no one can “legally” escape paying property taxes, there are several ways to have them lowered. Getting your home re-assessed is one such way. Individuals who have reached a certain age may be eligible for certain discounts on property taxes. But this may require a very low income to qualify. There are also some tax credits or homestead exemptions that may qualify you for a limited assessed value on the property.

According to data from the See Taxes on page 5

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Taxes

Continued from page 6 Tax Foundation and Forbes, areas of New Jersey, New York and Illinois boast some of the highest property taxes. Residents of Hunterdon County, New Jersey paid on average $8,600 a year between 2005 and 2009. Those in Lake County, Illinois pay around $6,500.

People living in Westchester County, New York can plan on spending $8,400 per year.

Statistics indicate that homes located in Ontario cities in central Canada have the highest property taxes. Toronto residents, for example, pay an average of $3,900.

In this tough economy, lowering property taxes (which are generally rolled into the mortgage amount for ease of payment) could substantially reduce bills. As many as 60 per-

cent of properties across the United States are overassessed, according to the National Taxpayers Union, a nonprofit group that promotes lower taxes.

If you suspect your property taxes are high, here are the steps to take.

• Get a copy of your property tax assessment from the local assessor’s office and double-check all the information contained to see if it is correct.

• Check the assessments of five comparable homes that have sold in your neighborhood in the last three years.

• An independent appraiser can also provide you accurate information at a cost. Make sure he or she is licensed with the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers or by the American Society of Appraisers.

• It’s not possible to lower the property tax rate, just the assessed value of the home

through an official appeal. There may be fees associated with this appeal, however.

Some home improvements will increase the value of your home and, in turn, your property taxes. Here are some of the most common culprits: - extra stories to the home - outhouses, like a guest house - sports courts, like tennis - installation of an inground

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pool - improvements to fencing - addition of a garage or another room on the home A change in the status of a neighborhood can also give rise to higher property taxes.

An influx of new residents or new construction of stores and homes can have a major effect on the assessed value of your home.

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Commercial Listing

159 Oxbow, Sandia - 3/2 Pernitas Point, home on hill overlooking Lake Mathis. New carpet, new exterior A/C Unit, new comp shingle roof, painted interior & exterior. SELLERS VERY MOTIVATED!! MLS# 104387

644 Plymouth, Alice - 4/1 home that has been completely and beautifully remodeled inside. It has a large fenced back yard with a large storage building. Must see to appreciate.

MLS# 104344

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400 S. Cameron, Alice - Commercial Bldg. with many possibilities. Great location close to downtown. MLS# 104394

424 King, Agua Dulce - 3/2 on a corner lot 1 block from schools. Quiet neighborhood, many extras. Priced to sell. MLS # 104458

1825 Oak St, Alice - Perfect starter home!! 2/1 on a corner lot with large mesquite shade tree. MLS# 104398

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5194 CR 101, Robstown - Address says Robstown, but it could easily be Orange Grove or Agua Dulce. Well kept home on 10 tree-shaded acres. It has been cross fenced. MLS# 104400

302 King, Agua Dulce - 2/1 home would be great investment property for a rent house. MLS# 104386

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Lots & Land

8118 Hwy 359, Orange Grove 1.5(+/-) acres located between Orange Grove and Alfred. Partially fenced and has electricity. MLS# 104330

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2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

(361) 668-3300

SOLD 906 Grace - 3/2 smaller home that would make a good starter home.

Owner financing is available. For more information, call Shelly at 227-4800.

MLS# 104412

212 CR 133 - $179,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 2,218 sq. ft. This is a beautiful home on a corner 1 acre lot.

Home features a bonus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom or office space.

Home also features a kitchen that opens to the living area with fireplace. The home has a covered patio area great for family gatherings. Call Cynthia today for an appt. at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104219

1205 Stonegate

$115,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx.

1,105 sq. ft. This is a cute brick home on a nice size lot. Call Cynthia for an appt. today at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104137

1122 E. 3rd St. - $67,750 - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath - Approx. 1,210 sq. ft. This a cute home. Great investment! Call Cynthia at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104403

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• Elisa Benavides.................................. 227-9771 • Cynthia Carrasco............................... 227-5353 • Bruce Menking................................... 701-8644 • Murray Myers.................................... 726-8731 • Shelly Wallace.................................... 227-4800 • 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!

733 Glendale - $87,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. This a great starter/investment home. Home has a spacious living room and features wood flooring. Call today for an appt. Home is owned by an agent.

MLS# 104410

1014 E. 4th - Great family home! Large home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths close to schools. Home features hardwood floors, split bedrooms, 2 driveways with a 2 car detached garage. Must see to appreciate! For more information, call Shelly at 361-2274800. MLS# 104266

317 CR 3101 – Just outside of Orange Grove.

Built in 2011 this gorgeous 3/2/2 sits on approx. 1.5 acres in a nice residential area. Orange Grove Schools. Tile in all living areas, split bedroom plan, covered front and back porches. Asking $169,900. MLS#104474

1416 Corazan - $139,500 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,788 sq. ft. This is a unique home with lot of space. Home features wood floors and tile. Home has a beautiful kitchen and bonus room and lots of extras. Home also has a large fenced yard and 2 1/2 car garage! Call Cynthia today to see this beautiful home at 361227-5353 MLS# 104370

404 S.W. Bernice Premont $79,900 - 4 bedroom, 2 bath Approx. 1,635 sq. ft.

This would make a great starter home. This is a spacious home that features a nice large corner lot. Home has recently been painted and has some remodeling done. Must see this home!

Call Cynthia today at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104393

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5751 FM 1329 - 2/1, on 3 acres, water well, located about 4.5 miles south of San Diego. Would make a nice investment property, needs some updating. Bank owned. $34,900 Call Bruce at 701-8644.

MLS # 104404

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505 E. 6th St. - $135,000.00 - Great Invest1515 W. Front - Little Ponderosa Res- ment property! Home sits on approx. .51 taurant, all appliances, furniture, ready acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” to start a new business on 3.852 acres! Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

675 Plymouth - $78,500, 2 507 Nueva St. - $79,000, bedroom, 1 bath that sits on a This would make a Great nice size lot. This home fea- Starter home! MLS# 104460 tures hardwood floors and so much more. MLS# 104472

978 CR 226 506 E. 1st Street - Old H.E.B., great prop- $115,000 - Orange Grove - 3 bedroom, 3 515 Wendt St. (Freer) erty for any type of business! $650,000 bath - Approx. 2,128 sq. ft. This a mobile $25,000, 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS# 103195 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104235 home on 10 acres. Call Cynthia at 361600 W. Ave. J, Robstown - Stars Drive 227-5353 MLS# 104365 In (closed) Great location, across from Robstown High School. Priced to sell at $55,000!

Call Bruce at 7018 6 4 4 M L S # 104300

908 Highland - $64,900, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. MLS# 104452

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1225 Lawrence Trail - $179,900 - 3 bed10 acre - Commercial site, Business room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,664 sq. ft. This is 281 South, across from grain elevators. a beautiful brick home with sun screens. $300,000 MLS# 104134 Home also has a nice covered patio area 42 acres W. Hwy. 44 - Great commercial that leads to a fenced yard. Great for site to develop! $420,000 Call Bruce at family gatherings! Call Cynthia today to see this beautiful home at 361-227-5353 701-8644 MLS# 104234 MLS# 104417 5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224 42 acres of Prime Commercial Site! N. Hwy 281 and CR 242, will subdivide, utilities across the road. $1.22 million 518 S. Almond - Rental Property InvestMLS# 104231 ment! 2 small homes and garage. $35,000 281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commer- Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104248 cial Site! REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# 104121 500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city utilities, fenced, would make a great trucking yard, construction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures exist. $60,000 MLS# 104171 963 E. Main St. -$295,000.00Great Business Investment!

Call Cynthia Carrasco for more details - 361-2275353. MLS# 104444

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318 CR 470 - $55,000, Great Investment Property!!

Home sits on approx. 3/4 of an acre. MLS# 104441

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2025 FM 665 $109,000, Great Investment home!

This is a unique cute home on approx.

4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property!

703 Jim Wells Dr. $139,000, Beautiful home recently remodeled! Home features tile floors and Great Master Bedroom.

Wood fence recently installed.

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• Elisa Benavides.................................. 227-9771 • Cynthia Carrasco............................... 227-5353 • Bruce Menking................................... 701-8644 • Murray Myers.................................... 726-8731 • Shelly Wallace.................................... 227-4800 • 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!

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Continued from page 3 tion to buyers’ ability to repay a loan, according to FindLaw.com, the nation’s leading legal information website. The generally accepted principle is that no more than 30 percent of a household’s take-home income should go toward the principal, interest, taxes and insurance.

Here are some tips from FindLaw.com about buying a home within the next six to nine months: Start planning now. Even if you’re a year or more away from buying a home, start preparing now. Build up your cash for a down payment plus other expenses that come with owning a home. Check your credit report for accuracy. Pay all your bills on time and zero out all credit card debt. And don’t take on new debt, like a large car payment.

Get a pre-approval letter.

Home sellers want to know that you can get a loan to buy their home. It’s OK to window shop, but don’t make any offers unless you are certain you can obtain financing. After shopping around for a financial institution, get preapproved for a home mortgage.

Showing a seller a pre-approval letter will increase your chances of your offer being accepted. And don’t be surprised if the seller or his real estate agent contacts your loan officer to verify that you’ve been pre-approved.

Build a strong buying position.

As the home market warms up, bidding wars will become more common. However, the highest bid doesn’t always win in today’s housing market. Instead, home sellers want to know the deal will go through with smooth sailing.

So, today, the highest value is being placed on non-contingent offers (not contingent on the sale of your home), pre-approved financing, higher-than-normal

earnest money deposit and personalized bids (share with the seller why the home would be a perfect match for you and your family).

Get a lawyer. In some states, the law requires that a real estate attorney be part of the process of making an offer and reviewing loan documents as part of the closing, according to FindLaw. com. Where a real estate attorney

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347 acres off FM 1554 and 281 Bypass - All regrowth brush and native grass.

Frontage road on three sides. Older barns, pens, windmill, and ponds. Dove Hallmark during season, some deer, CR 236 javelinas, and turkey in sea- $149,000 - Approx. 82.13 acres.

80.90 acres, FM 625 & CR son. Minerals negotiable. A portion of these acres are under 463 - All brush, road front- $1,214,640 MLS# 104307 contract. For more information call Cynthia at 361-227-5353 age on 2 sides, water well, fenced for cattle. Surface 412.60 acres corner of CR sale only. $194,160 Call 464 and CR461 - Road Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# frontage on 2 sides, na- 104060 104385 tive brush and grass. Great place to ranch or just have FM 1329 - 55 acres all 82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks some peace and quiet. Has brush, good hunting. Deer, County - About 6 miles east a seasonal creek through the hogs, and dove in season. of Falfurrias off CR 285. All place. Minerals negotiable. Duval County $93,000 Posbrush, has several pipelines $948,980 sible Owner Financing! Call crossing property, waterBruce at 701-8644 MLS# well, electric on site, road CR 355 - 10 acres. Great 103682 frontage on 2 sides. Surface home site, paved road frontsell only. $180,400 MLS# age, fenced on 3 sides, pas- 5.02 acres CR 303 - All 104293 ture. Ready for the horses brush, electric at road, deer and other wildlife in the and cattle! $46,000 Call

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isn’t required, buyers and sellers should consider seeking legal assistance for relatively more complicated real estate transactions, such as purchasing a property directly from the homeowner, the purchase of a rental property, a short sale or the purchase of a foreclosed property.

To get more information about buying a home, visit www.findlaw.com.

area $21,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 103907 54 acres - Intersection Hwy 44 W. & 281 Bypass. $8.02 Million MLS# 101981 5.75 acres FM 625 & CR 155 - Electric at road, good home site, quiet, minutes from Alice. Restricted home site. $40,250 MLS# 103906 5 acre Commercial Site - Next to Rosas Funeral Home, Hwy 44, road frontage. $200,000 MLS# 103048 11.41 acres - Commercial site at intersection of San Jose & Flournoy Roads. $253,380 MLS# 104049 Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

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Residential Homes Offered for Sale

NDING E P 1225 Lawrence Trail $179,900 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,664 sq. ft.

MLS# 104417

1205 Stonegate $115,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx.

1,105 sq. ft. MLS# 104137

733 Glendale- $87,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx.

1,504 sq. ft. MLS# 104410

212 CR 133 - $179,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx.

2,218 sq. ft. MLS# 104219

1416 Corazan -$139,500 2 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx.

1,788 sq. ft. MLS# 104370

515 Wendt St. (Freer) $25,000, 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

MLS# 103195

978 CR 226 - $109,000 404 S.W. Bernice- (Premont) Orange Grove - 3 bedroom, $69,900 - 4 bedroom, 2 bath 3 bath - MLS# 104365 Approx. 1,635 sq. ft. MLS#

104393

318 CR 470 - $55,000, Great Investment Property!! Home sits on approx.

3/4 of an acre.

908 Highland - $64,900, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. MLS# 104452

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1122 E. 3rd St.- 67,750, 3 bedroom,1.5 bath approx.

1,210 sq. ft. MLS#104403

744 Glendale St. - 507 Nueva St. - $79,000, $92,500, 3 bedrooms, 1 This would make a Great Starter home!

MLS# bath. MLS#104471 104460

675 Plymouth - $78,500, 2 bedroom, 1 bath that sits on a nice size lot. This home features hardwood floors and so 963 E. Main St. - $295,000, Great much more. MLS# 104472 Business Investment!

Lots and Land 505 E. 6th St. - $135,000.00 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 703 Jim Wells Dr. $139,000, Beautiful home recently remodeled! Home features tile floors and Great Master Bedroom.

Wood fence recently installed.

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2025 FM 665 - $109,000, Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property!

SOLD CR 236

$149,000 - Approx. 82.13 acres. A portion of these acres are under contract. For more information call Cynthia at 361-227-5353

Call today to make an appointment to view any of these homes!

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Bruce Menking Specializing in Ranch Land

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Residential • Commercial

2041 E. Main, STE 300 Alice, TX 78332 Jean Cunningham, BROKER COMMERCIAL

Call me! I can find the perfect property for your needs.

Many listings 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 • bmenking@stx.rr.com 1515 W. Front - Little Ponderosa Restaurant, all appliances, furniture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 104354 MLS# 104354

506 E. 1st Street - Old H.E.B., great property for any type of business! $650,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104235 600 W. Ave. J, Robstown - Stars Drive In (closed) Great location, across from Robstown High School. Priced to sell at $55,000!

Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104300

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518 S. Almond - Rental Property Investment! 2 small homes and garage. $35,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104248

WHEN YOU WANT IT TO SAY “SOLD” CALL ME! 701-8644

10 acre - Commercial site, Business 281 South, across from grain elevators. $300,000 MLS# 104134 80.90 acres, FM 625 and CR 463 All brush, road frontage on 2 sides, 42 acres W. Hwy. 44 - Great commercial site water well, fenced for cattle. Surto develop! $420,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 face sale only. $194,160 Call Bruce MLS# 104234 at 701-8644 MLS# 104385 5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial sites 82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks County with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# - About 6 miles east of Falfurrias off 104224 CR 285. All brush, has several pipelines crossing property, waterwell, 42 acres Prime Commercial Site! - N. Hwy electric on site, road frontage on 281 and CR 242, will subdivide, utilities 2 sides. Surface sell only. $180,400 across the road. $1.22 million MLS# 104231 MLS# 104293 281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial 347 acres off FM 1554 and 281 BySite! REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# 104121 pass - All regrowth brush and native grass. Frontage road on three sides.

500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city Older barns, pens, windmill, and utilities, fenced, would make a great truck- ponds. Dove during season, some ing yard, construction yard, or build your deer, javelinas, and turkey in seaown shop! Several older structures exist. son. Minerals negotiable. $1,214,640 $60,000 MLS# 104171 MLS# 104307

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5751 FM 1329 - 2/1, on 3 acres, waterwell, located about 4.5 miles south of San Diego. Would make a nice investment property, needs some updating. Bank owned. $34,900 Call Bruce at 7018644. MLS # 104404

LOTS & ACREAGE SALE 412.60 acres corner of CR 464 and CR461 - Road frontage on 2 sides, native brush, and grass. Great place to ranch or just have some peace and quiet. Has a seasonal creek through the place. Minerals negotiable. $948,980

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CR 355 - 10 acres. Great home site, paved road frontage, fenced on 3 sides, pasture. Ready for the horses and cattle! $46,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104060

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FM 1329 - 55 acres all brush, good hunting. Deer, hogs, and dove in season. Duval County $93,000 Possible Owner Financing! Call Bruce at 7018644 MLS# 103682 5.02 acres CR 303 - All brush, electric at road, deer and other wildlife

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in the area. $21,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 103907 54 acres - Intersection Hwy 44 W. and 281 Bypass. $8.02 Million MLS# 101981 5.75 acres FM 625 and CR 155 Electric at road, good home site, quiet, minutes from Alice. Restricted home site. $40,250 MLS# 103906 5 acre Commercial Site - Next to Rosas Funeral Home, Hwy 44 road frontage. $200,000 MLS# 103048 11.41 acres - Commercial site at intersection of San Jose and Flournoy Roads. $253,380 MLS# 104049 Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

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Top 10 dream home features (MS)- If you were given a chance to design a dream home, what features would you choose first?

Take a look at the most popular wish list in 2011 from Nudura, a leading firm in building technology: 1. Curb appeal. Home exterior, driveway, and landscaping must attract admiring attention.

2. Concrete and natural stone, rather than wood framing and brick. These homes (nudura.com) are not only beautiful, they are stonger, more sound resistant, and far more energy efficient than wood frames and brick.

See TOP 10 on page 18

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1915 Olmos - Lovely spacious 4/3 home on corner lot. Tile floors throughout, CED open room in DUplan, REfloor backyard with elevated tub for bathing pets. Back garage entrance. Wood and gas fireplace, fenced yard. MLS#104372 Realitos, TX Lots for sale in 174.96 acres. restricted Great getaway subdivision west with wildlife and hunting. Close of Alice. to Realitos, TX. Water available. Call today for directions. PerFor all of your Calallen/ centage of minCorpus Christi real erals convey. estate needs, call MLS# 104175

Dale Risinger II (361)947-4614

Lois Ann Risinger, Broker Dale Risinger ..........660-4923 Dale Risinger, II......947-4614 l.risinger@sbcglobal.net Check out my listings on Realtor.com!

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K. Stewart Realty, L.L.C.

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REDUCED 248, 1/2 FM 1355, Kingsville Property is Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/ Bruce Menking at 701-8644. Very well maintained 3/1/2 home on approx. 2.75 acres. Home is presently rented until property sells. Has a nice whirlpool tub in bathroom. Includes an efficiency apartment for rental income or guest quarters. Also, has a lg. barn, approx. 30x80. Shown by appt. only with advance notice needed. Reduced to $132,000! MLS#104017.

REDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Very nice brick building with large parking area. Two office spaces, 3 treatment rooms, 3 restrooms, 2 waiting areas, central air and heat, and so much more! $89,000 MLS# 104019

REDUCED 401 Stoner St., Freer Buy this home for less than monthly rent! Lg. 4/2/1 home on half an acre located within walking distance from schools! Has a formal living room and a den with a wood-burning fireplace. Home has a large laundry room. Relax on the back screenedin porch. Lg. palm trees. Wood privacy fence. Includes a storage shed and a machine shed. (2) CA/H units. Newer laminate flooring in kitchen and downstairs bathroom. Home could use some updating and needs a few repairs, but is move-in ready as is. Reduced Price $69,000 MLS#103998 135 Blackhawk, Sandia - Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/Michelle Knight at 765-7538. An absolutely adorable 4/2 home on 1 lot.

Very well maintained & move-in ready! Close to Lake Mathis area!

Has city water and a septic system. Beautiful wood-burning fireplace in living room that is open to kitchen area.

There is a nice jet tub in main bathroom. Relax & enjoy the beautiful front covered porch or small back porch in hot weather or snuggle up by the cozy fireplace during those cold weather days! This little place is waiting on its new family! Priced to sell! $67,000 MLS#104127

610 Huisache, Freer - If you’re looking for a move-in ready home, look no more! This three bedroom, two bath home with two car garage has many great features! Two living areas, all new thermal windows, custom red oak cabinets, fresh paint, all new nickel faucets, storage space galore & more! Property sits on over half an acre! A for sure must see to appreciate home. $165,000 MLS# 104182 1006 Carle St., Freer - New listing! Great potential with this one! Cute little brick 2/1 home in nice location. Includes 2 lots. Has been previously used as a rental property. Needs some repairs/updating.

Excellent investment property or starter home! If you’re looking for a project home, this could be yours! Seller will entertain all reasonable offers. Bring yours today! $32,000 MLS#104416

1621 S. Norton, Freer - If you like the feel of “country living” but want to be close to town, this one might be for you! This 3/2/2 block home sits on half an acre and is just a few minutes from schools. Property is presently rented until sold. Has new septic system, 2-car attached garage, and a I am lg. laundry room right off the kitchen area. a member of Tile floors throughout with newer windows.

Home needs some updating and repairs. MLS & can show Buyer can add their own touch, so much you any property in this magazine! potential! $59,900 MLS#104021

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BETTY ALLISON REALTORS, INC. We Manage Rentals! Visit our office at 1725 E. Main. (361)664-7907

1110 S. Stadium - Country living inside the city! This nice brick home has three bedrooms, two baths, and a two car garage that sits on 9 acres. Tile floors and very well maintained. MLS# 104396

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152 CR 109 - Country living just outside the city! This darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Central Air & Heat is located off Capri Road. The home sits on approximately ½ acre. Tile counters in kitchen, cooktop, and oven. Two living areas, dining room, large storage room, and a beautiful yard with nice oak trees. Call today to see this home! MLS# 104450

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G-PENDIN 1226 Catherine - Great starter home!

Lovely two bedroom, one bath home with a darling sunroom, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances.

This home is very delightful with a large fenced back yard. MLS# 104397

1517 Guadalupe - Income producing property! Small property with several mobile homes which are rented out for extra income. You can make this your new home today and enjoy income at the same time! MLS# 1043631

894 CR 116 - South Texas Living! Nice large two story home, four bedrooms, three baths, saltillo tile throughout. Two water wells, roping arena, horse barn with living quarters. Saddle room, tack room. Deer pens on 50 acres with 47 adjoining acres that can also be purchased.

MLS# 104380

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1104 W. Third St. - Cute home close to schools! This home is located near Memorial Middle School and Noonan Elementary School. This brick home has two bedrooms, two baths, and equipped with window units. All tile floors, very neat and clean with a large fenced back yard.

MLS# 104401

2020 N. Hwy 281 - Large home on 2.5 acres. Wonderful country home located just inside city limits. new carpet and fresh paint throughout this lovely 4/3 home. Home also has a garage apartment in the back of the property to offer extra income. MLS# 104351

575 CR 122 - Tecolote area, small 2/2 home on 1.04 acres. MLS# 104191

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316 CR 461, Ben Bolt - Country living in a ranch style home! Darling home located just out of Alice in Ben Bolt. Twostory, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with ceramic tile and vinyl wood floors, carpet in bedrooms upstairs. This lovely home sits on 5 acres. Double covered carport & extra storage. MLS# 104297

1101 Live Oak - Great Location! Lovely three bedroom, two bath home, CAH, double car garage with alley entrance.

This property is very neat and clean.

Move in ready! Must see today to appreciate this home. MLS# 104449

Commercial

401 & 405 E. Main Street - Great commercial building in downtown Alice.

Large commercial building with appx.

10,000 sqft. It is currently the Alice Echo Newspaper office. MLS# 104333

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138 Trailridge Rd. - On Lake Mathis! Nice brick home, 3/2, CA/H, ceramic tile floors throughout. Located on the water at Pernitis Point. MLS# 104194

244 CR 172 - High fenced ranch with exotics! Modular home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, screened porch, CA/H, a second cabin for hunters, 2 ponds, 2 water wells, landing strip, and several senderos throughout the ranch. Great place for hunting and to live, also! MLS# 104378

1204 Ebony - Located on a quiet street! This is a very nice brick home. Has three bedrooms, 2 baths with central air and heat. This home has been completely repainted inside and out and the bathrooms have been updated. All new tile throughout the home. Call today to see this lovely home. MLS# 104414

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1320 Southwood - LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Come see this lovely home today. This large home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. In ground swimming pool with hot tub and sprinkler system. New carpet, alarm system, and many other amenities. This home is ideal for entertaining! MLS# 104409

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1118 Arcadia - Great location next to golf course! This nice 2/2 home with attached 2 car garage and 2 large living areas. All new paint and new carpet in the bedrooms. Large shady yard with view of the golf course. MLS# 104384

1300 N. Texas BLVD - Great business location! (formerly Dr. Naugher’s) Ready for dentist office or business office. Located at corner of N. Texas Blvd. and Rose Dr. on 2 lots. Great parking! MLS# 104183

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411 E. Seventh St. - Spacious home on corner lot! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with carport. CA/H and a large open living area.

This home has a fenced back yard. MLS# 104402

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1312 Lincoln - Lovely, spacious home! 4/3 with 2 car garage, 2 living areas, wood burning fireplace. Wonderful backyard with covered patio and in-ground pool.

MLS# 104217

Commercial

316 Kentucky - Great commercial property! This property is move-in ready to start your business today! Inside the city limits with great visibility and convenience. Very nice office space with central air and heat, storage, and a separate metal building for storage on almost half an acre. MLS# 104424

1108 Roosevelt - 2 bedroom 2 bath. Kitchen has lots of storage! Large yard with privacy fence. MLS# 104411

1204 Madison - Nice, quiet neighborhood! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open living room downstairs. All new double pane Lowe’s windows, new bath fixtures, and stainless steel appliances. MLS# 104413

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320 Rehmet, Orange Grove Newly remodeled! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CA/H. Home has open living area, stainless steel appliances, and a large fenced yard. Very nice home that is a must see! MLS# 104408

1506 Rodolfo - Quiet street!

Great 3/1 home with CA/H. Updated kitchen and bath.

Stainless appliances, stove, refrigerator, & microwave.

MLS# 104242

Commercial

905-907 S. Stadium - 2 shops sitting on approx. 1.17 acres. Call for appt to see. MLS# 104139

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603 Gardenia - Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home.

This home has tile floors and a great floor plan perfect for entertaining. Call today to make this home yours! MLS# 104423

1120 West Main - 4/2 with double garage, granite countertops in kitchen and baths. Stainless steel appliances, tile, and carpet floors. MLS# 104364

1118 West Main - 4/2 with double garage. Granite countertops in kitchen and baths. Stainless steel appliances, tile floors in living room and carpet in bedrooms. MLS# 104421

1122 West Main - 4 bedroom and 2 bath with beautiful granite countertops in both kitchen and bath! All stainless steel appliances. Tile floors grace the living area and plush carpets throughout the bedrooms.

MLS# 104422

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2001 Helen - Hillcrest area - Located on a large corner lot with beautiful landscaping, gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 3 baths with 3 car attached garage.

Open floor plan, granite counter tops in kitchen. Many custom features.

Call Missy at 562-3928 for details MLS# 104306

163 County Road 3086 - Orange Grove ISD - Country living on over 5 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, w/ 3 car garage, 3 horse stalls, property is fenced and cross fenced, back of property is on FM 624. Roomy and ready to move in! Call Missy at 5623928 for more details MLS#104369

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80 Acres - Corner of Hwy 281 & CR 172, Badger Lane – Great Investment! Call Delma Palacios at 664-2327 230 Acres - Agriculture land plus 30 acres brush, Bandera Community. Call Delma Palacios at 664-2327 Lot 13 Blue Ridge - Carmel Hills – located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details

Near Ben Bolt on Hwy 281 91.78 acres. Farmland, some hunting. Lots of quail have been spotted! MLS# 104044 Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

1404 Alta Vista - Lovely home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage in a great neighborhood. Beautifully landscaped with sprinkler system.

Patio and deck, storage bldg., extra storage space, attached bonus room, that could be used as mother-in-law suite, office, or bedroom. All appliances included with sale. Call Kalynn at 207-0883. MLS# 104389

23101 County Road 1092 - Riverfront property with over 11 acres, very private area, located in Mathis. Cute mobile home. 3/2 with one carport attached and a storage building with carports.

Large country porch. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104371

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1205 W. 1st Street - Great location!

3/2 with large enclosed garage. Over 1,800 sq. ft. Large backyard with storage building. Call Missy Priddy 209 S. Reynolds St. - Need a new at 562-3928 for more details! MLS# location for your business? Almost 104253 5,000 sq. ft. commercial building is available! Separate large front office with large covered carports. Call We Manage Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# Rentals!

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802 Triangle - Very spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, large stone fireplace, updated kitchen. Large backyard with in-ground pool. Must see! Call Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS# 104466

1616 Tina St. - Cute brick home!!!

4 BDRM, 2 Baths, 2 living areas with fireplace. CA/H Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details MLS# 104391

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Missy Priddy............................................................................ 361-562-3928 Kalynn Ramon........................................................................ 361-207-0883 Ginger DeLaune...................................................................... 361-701-4471 Delma Palacios........................................................................ 361-664-2327 Chuck Carlisle, Broker........................................................... 361-548-4848 Leticia Cervantes.................................................................... 361-701-5854

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Coyote Creek Estates FM 625, Alice

Restricted subdivision, 3 lots available.

Home needs to be at least 1,200 sq. ft.

Your choice of builder! Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of restrictions and plat. MLS# 103592

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121 Triangle - 3/2, two-story home recently remodeled. On 2 lots. MLS# 104260

647 CR 481, Ben Bolt - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch house on 10 acres. Very nice house. MLS# 104294

412 E. Chapultepec - 3 bedroom, 2 bath nice home with two living areas. Sprinkler system. A must see! MLS# 104338

158 CR 472 - 4/2.5/3 Country living at its BEST on 1.041 acres. Huge master bedroom, separate mother-in-law quarters.

MLS# 104363

1611 Olmos - Beautiful floor plan, 2 living areas. 3/2/2. Lots of extras. Call today to see. MLS# 104295

400 Nayer - Very spacious home sitting on two lots. This home is a must see to appreciate! MLS# 104373

209 Dix - San Diego, Great starter home with CA/H that is only three years old! Owner only lived in this home for 6 months. This is a must see to appreciate property! MLS# 104240

1603 Andrea - Nice home in a great area. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths makes this home very spacious with lots of extras. Beautiful courtyard with a recreation room. MLS# 104442

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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111 N. Texas Blvd- Wonderful investment opportunity. Currently leased to Leslie’s Nails and The Jigger. Don’t let this one get away! Call for appointment to see.

MLS#104117

CR 116-1 - Land! Land! Land! Quail Run #7, 6.34 acres, WITH RESTRICTIONS. All brush and no improvements.

MLS# 104226

1210 West Main - 3/2 Lovely home, 2 living areas, nice patio, and lots of extras. MLS #104388

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7. A sunroom, a front porch, and a backyard finished patio.

8. Vessel sinks, or freestanding bowls above the bathroom countertop, accompanied by wallmounted faucets.

9. Bedroom walk out or balcony.

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