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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS REAL Estate Offices/Agents Adonai, Kim Stewart................................................... p. 4 Bruce Menking........................................................... p. 14 Brandon Torres........................................................... p.19 Carlisle Realty............................................................. p. 13 Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ..................... p. 15-17 Cynthia Carrasco..................................................... p. 7-8 Dynamite Real Estate................................................ p. 10 Elisa Benavides............................................................. p. 9 Paragon Properties ..................................................... p. 5 Risinger Realty .......................................................... p. 12 Watkins Realty............................................................ p. 11 Abstract & Title Guaranty Title & Abstract ....................................... p. 12 Stewart Title................................................................. p. 3 Inspections Arturo Garcia.............................................................. p. 2 Insurance, Banking & Finance Kari Hendrix (State Farm).......................................... p. 6 Mesquite Estates Phase I............................................. p. 2 Raul Ramirez (State Farm) ...................................... p. 18 Texas Champion Bank.............................................. p. 17 Services Edwards Furniture....................................................... p. 6 Jesse’s Roofing............................................................. p. 12 Lawn Service............................................................... p. 18 Love Chrysler Dodge Jeep........................................p .20 Papa John’s................................................................. p. 11 U Can Do It Tool Rental.......................................... p. 17

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Top five things to know when preparing to sell or buy a home in 2014

Welcome Home 1. Is 2014 the time to make a move?

What sellers should know: The pool of prospective buyers hasn’t been this large in several years.

Now may be the time to move, depending on your market.

What buyers should know: You’re competing with more buyers, but interest rates are still ideal, so the hunt for your next home could be well worth it in the end.

2. The price is right, right?

What sellers should know: Don’t overprice your house. After the first 21 days on the market its “freshness appeal” diminishes.

What buyers should know: The house is probably too expensive if your debt-to-income ratio (mortgage, property taxes and insurance) is higher than 36 percent of your monthly gross

(NAPS)—For the first time in years, rising home prices are boosting sellers’ confidence.

At the same time, interest rates remain relatively low, helping to boost potential homebuyers’ confidence.

Millions of Americans will decide in 2014 to put their houses on the market and/or shop for new homes, and need to understand the current housing market conditions as they move closer to buying or selling homes.

The following “top five things to know when preparing to sell or buy a home in 2014” should be considered by anyone thinking about a home sale or purchase.

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www.kimstewartrealestate.com 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Nice, well kept brick property on approx. 1/3rd of an acre.

Has CAH, lg. paved parking lot, fenced back yard area, 3 restrooms & 6 other rooms. Nice business location or could be converted into a home, duplex, etc. Co-Brokered with C21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking @ (361)701-8644. $89K MLS#104019 705 E. Dix, San Diego - 2/2/1 home with many charming upgrades!

Remodeled kitchen, new paint throughout, flooring, fenced yard & much more! There is also a 364 s.f. structure in front of this home that was previously “The Kitchen” Drive Thru. Needs some TLC, but could be a 2nd home, office, “man cave”, etc. Must see this entire property to appreciate! $65K MLS#104783

751 Gibson Dr., Alice - Adorable & move-in ready! Near schools & area businesses! This 2/1/2 has a bonus room used as a 3rd bedroom. Attached carport has lg. storage area & another tool shed in large fenced back yard. Kitchen was remodeled in ‘12 & all newer stainless steel appliances stay! Has CAH, all new paint, security system, & more! Buy this home for less than rent! & possibly Zero Down! $87K MLS#104786

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

401 Stoner St., Freer - Very cozy 4/2/1 home that includes 1/2 an acre. Very close to schools! Has an adorable kitchen with water softener system. Oven & stove stay! Has 2 separate living room areas. There’s a nice, screened-in back porch @ back of home. Some repairs are needed. Buy for less than rent! $76.5K MLS#103998

227 CR 157, Alice - Very nice and well maintained 3/2 home, built in ‘09. Move-in ready! If you love country living, book your appt. today! Includes 2.12 acres. Located between San Diego & Alice. All kitchen appliances will stay! Wonderful open floor plan! $159K MLS# 104695 212 Voelkel Ave., Orange Grove - Adorable 2/1/1 on over half an acre. Has a nice, open floor plan in liv. room/kitchen areas. Very nice kitchen cabinets. Well kept home!

Has a lg., fenced back yard with workshop & Morgan bldg. Call today to ask about the Zero Down Loan for 1st Time Home Buyers! $78.5K MLS#104757

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! Very quiet & peaceful location! Presently rented until buyer comes along. CoBrokered with C21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking @ (361)701-8644. Reduced to $132K MLS#104017 1621 S. Norton, Freer Country living, but close to town! This 3/2/2 home includes 1/2 an acre & is just minutes from schools! Has tile floors, newer windows, lg. laundry room & more! Property is presently rented until it sells.

Has a newer septic system and City water. Needs some TLC. $59.9K MLS#104021

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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!

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1324 Josephine - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Lovely townhouse. Priced to sell.

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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-inlaw suite! MLS# 104464

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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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900 St. Mary, 3/1 Very nice home on corner lot, A must see! MLS# 104709

1803 Newell - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Huge living area, extra large lot with fenced yard.

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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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Improvements that make your home more valuable (BPT) - More and more homeowners are embarking upon home improvement projects, spending nearly $200 billion a year on home renovations, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

If you’re looking to make some home improvements without breaking the bank, spend smartly and invest time and money now into the projects that will pay back later.

Curb appeal When it comes to first impressions, house hunters first notice curb appeal, or lack thereof. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, curb appeal is important to 71 percent of homebuyers.

So beautify the outdoor space to attract possible buyers by focusing on small exterior im-

provements that’ll pay off big like planting seasonal shrubs, painting the front door, refreshing a rusty mailbox or replacing

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Four tips to help buyers and sellers win

(BPT) - The real estate market heats up when the weather does, and spring and summer are traditionally the most active seasons for home sales. This year, industry experts predict that home prices will continue to rise and, with mortgage rates remaining low, the spring and summer real estate season will be competitive for both buyers and sellers.

Buying the right house, especially under pressure, isn’t always a sure thing. A quarter of American homeowners who bought the home they’re currently in said they would not buy their home again, according to a nationwide survey from Redfin, the customer-first real estate brokerage, and conducted online by Harris Poll among more than 2,000 American adults.

Everyone wants to win in the

real estate market, but not all do. Fortunately, some simple steps can help ensure both buyers and sellers achieve the best possible outcomes.

feel pressured to list their home for a price they’re not comfortable with.

Historically, real estate agent-client relationships have involved commissions - a scenario that may make some buyers and sellers uncomfortable.

Now, there are many other options for people to consider. For instance, Redfin agents earn a base salary and benefits, and receive no commission on home sales. Instead, they receive bonuses based on customer satisfaction.

The Redfin survey indicates there is room for improvement in the agent-client relationship.

While 52 percent of homeowners ages 35 to 44 said they loved working with their agent, only 31 percent of poll respondents ages 18 to 34 felt the same way.

By contrast, 97 percent of customers who have worked with

1. Don’t go it alone.

In the past 10 years, 89 percent of Americans who bought or sold a home used a real estate agent, according to the Redfin survey. Real estate agents bring value to both sides of a home sale, ensuring that sellers get top dollar and spend less time waiting for their homes to sell, and that buyers get the best home at the best price. To find a good agent, interview several, read online reviews, get recommendations from family and friends and take your time. Look for an agent who makes you feel comfortable. An agent should never pressure buyers to bid on any house, and sellers should never

a Redfin agent said they would recommend the agent and company to others.

2. Know what’s going on in your market.

It’s a hot market right now.

In March, 63 percent of offers written by Redfin agents were competing in multiple offer situations. In order to maximize their chance of success, both buyers and sellers should thoroughly research home prices in their area. Knowing what other homes are selling for will help sellers competitively price their homes, and buyers who do their research will be less likely to overpay. Buyers may also be able to avoid unproductive bidding wars if they’re armed with price information and know ahead of time how much they

2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 Beautiful home on approx. 3.3 acres.

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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.

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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

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1311 S. Gulf - $139,000 Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath, workshop on 1 acre, piped fence with nice stone entrance, pecan and orange trees. Call Lisa Benavides at 361227-9771 for appt. to view MLS# 104599 197 N. Johnson $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity!

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Properties For Sale Residential 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 805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 4/2, 1 1/2 Story A-frame 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 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

modeled kitchen. Separate mother-in-law quarters. MLS# 104805

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

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

158 CR 472 - 4/2.5 - Country living at its best. 2-Living areas.

Bedrooms upstairs have individual balconies. Recently re-

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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

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 • 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.

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Take outdoor renovations to the next level by transforming the look of your home completely with a fresh coat of paint. Be mindful of your home’s location when selecting paint colors. Bold or bright colors might be the norm in Florida but wouldn’t look right in a region like the Pacific Northwest where neutral earth tones are popular.

You can also increase the value of your home by giving your siding material an overhaul.

Remodeling Magazine suggests replacing aluminum and vinyl siding with a durable fibercement mixture, which will recoup about 88 percent of its cost upon resale. It resists fire, rotting, moisture and termites all potential hazards that could otherwise end up costing thou-

sands.

“Let your insurance agent know whenever you complete a renovation project to make sure any new upgrades to your home are properly covered under your existing policy. If not, your agent can work with you to make sure you get the coverage you need,” says Erie Insurance Vice President and Product Manager Joe Vahey. “In addition, some home improvement upgrades may entitle you to discounts, especially if renovations make the home safer or more secure.” For example, Erie Insurance offers discounts for installing smoke alarms or a central station alarm. Erie also provides a discount for installing sprinkler systems in your home.

Bed, bath and beyond As house hunters head indoors, there are a few things that are likely to increase a sale.

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Most tend to look at kitchens and baths first.

Experts recommend timeless fixtures instead of trendy ones since they hold their own over time and appeal to buyers who favor both contemporary and classic looks. Don’t waste your money on fancy fixtures and features - they rarely make or break a sale.

Most people seem to think that a huge kitchen overhaul is necessary to snag interested buyers. However, Remodeling Magazine reports that you’ll actually recoup 8.5 percent more of the costs of a minor kitchen renovation compared to a major kitchen renovation. So instead of redoing the kitchen completely, accomplish a few minor DIY kitchen updates like changing out faucets and lighting fixtures, painting cabinets, adding new hardware to drawers and cabinets, and replacing old appliances with newer (and

often more energy-efficient) models.

Experts also say that adding an attic bedroom and finishing the basement are two of the largest renovations that give you the best return on your investment, allowing you to recoup more than 84 percent and nearly 78 percent of the cost, respectively.

Before jumping into complicated or expensive DIY projects, take a moment to assess which ones are worth your time and money. Test your knowledge of which home improvement projects give you the most bang for your buck at www.eriesense.com.

No matter what updates you end up doing, it’s always a good idea to regularly assess the value of your home. This will assure you’re asking for an appropriate return on investment when you finally decide to put it on the market.

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811 CR 427, Premont Nice home on 50 acres - 3 miles from town but very secluded. Owner may consider dividing acreage. Lots of wildlife.

MLS# 104737

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

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 Find more photos and friends. This home has plenty of room for everyone - 5 of these listings at bedrooms & 2 baths plus the extra lot for an RV. Call to www.southtxproperties.com see home today. MLS #104631

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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County Road 227, Orange Grove 120 acres located off North Hwy 281, land is fenced but currently being used as farmland. No water well, septic or electric on property. MLS# 104739

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3. Look for added value in a home protection plan.

What sellers should know: Homes sold with home warranties spend an average of almost 11 fewer days on the market and sell for an average of $2,300 more than homes without a home warranty, according to a recent home sales study conducted by American Home Shield®. For full results and methodology, visit http:// bit.ly/1mTrWkU).

What buyers should know: If covered home system components or appliances fail, you’ll worry less knowing they’ll be repaired or replaced under a home warranty.

4. Improvements … to make them or not?

What sellers should know: View your home as a potential buyer and make improvements accordingly. Consult with a real

estate agent to see if improvements are good investments, and to avoid overimproving the property. What buyers should know: Assess your abilities, time constraints and commitment level when it comes to renovation work. Negotiate improvements with the sale of the house, when appropriate.

5. Know the full scope of a Realtor’s responsibility.

What sellers should know: Real estate professionals can identify the appropriate list price, determine necessary improvements, create a plan to promote the listing, and facilitate showings of the house to potential buyers.

What buyers should know: Real estate professionals can access the Multiple Listing Ser­ vice (MLS), help you understand what you want in a house and find a good fit. They can provide market trends and comparable pricing and guide you through the negotiation and closing processes.

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For more information garden home awaits you. Large onmaster a home plan suiteprotection with stunning bathfrom and American Home Shield, closets. Great working kitchen visit with www.ahs.com or call (866) 250Jenn-air that makes it fun to prepare dinner for one or twenty. Awesome open area from kitchen to dining to 4313. very spacious living area with fireplace. Spectacular built in china cabinet with custom stained glass decorate the dining room wall. Tile flooring with carpeted bedrooms. Handy and spacious laundry room with sink.

Two car garage with shelving on both sides along with a storage room. Roomy and floored attic space to tuck away those special occasion decorations. Mandatory HOA, sprinkler system and security system. Call today! MLS# 104627 ••• 5.75 acres on FM 625. Great place to build your dream home.

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400 Josephine, Agua Dulce- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living area, 2 car garage, C A/H, storage building, sits on two lots.

Call for Appointment with Brandon @ 361-701-5810, MLS #104766 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 @361-701-4471. MLS# 104735

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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. $169k MLS# 104742 Missy @361-562-3928

315 Cactus (Alice) - Very nice brick home on corner 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 810 Aransas - Cute 2/1 on 2 large lots, detached garage, fence yard. with central heat and air.

Call for an appointment. Only $69K. MLS# 104743 Missy @ 361-562-3928

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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. Reduced to $139k. Call Missy @5623928. MLS# 104723

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. All for only $299k. Call Missy @361-562-4928 MLS# 104762

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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

201 E Pundt, Orange Grove 3/2/carport, with large fenced backyard. large wood deck patio- storage building. Movein ready only blocks from the high school. $89K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104628 1045 W Craig - Huge Backyard 2/2/1 , with hardwood floors. large bedrooms. Small storage building. Call for appointment with Missy at 361562-3928 MLS#104692

702 W. 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 @ 361701-5810, MLS #104781

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 120 S. Aransas - Club Desperado - over 8,500 sq. ft. plus balcony seating for private parties. Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104012

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Track #25, Toro Creek Ranch Phase #1, Lot 13 Blue Ridge - located in Carmel Hills (Duval County), 10.1 Acres, very nice with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for area to build your dream home. Call more details Brandon @ 361-701-5810, MLS # 104787 Cnty Rd. 440 (Alice)-18.94 acres for sell.

REDUCED!! Elsie St. Lot 6&7 (Agua Great for hunting or country living homeDulce) 100x300. Very nice corner lot. site. Ben Bolt ISD. Property features 2 Property has a gas and water meter, and deer blinds, and a great area for bird sewer lines, electrical pole for easy hook hunting. Nice clean piece of property with up. Ready to go!!! Call Kalynn for details. road frontage. MLS# 104696. Call Kalynn MLS# 104619 @ 207-0883 for more information.

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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 Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302.

Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

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Bruce Menking Hallmark 2041 E. Main, STE 300 Alice, TX 78332 Jean Cunningham, BROKER

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

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COMMERCIAL

459 Cr. 231, 2.05 Acs, water well, septic, located about 15 miles north of Alice in the Valley Hi Acres S/D. $26.5K, MLS # 104685, call Bruce at 701-8644.

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

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 701-8644. MLS# 104571

E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140feet, 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 sqft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527

352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with 7 +/- acs S Flournoy Rd, next to Oil Patch, L shape low fence, water, elec. with road frontage. $105K MLS # 104676, call Bruce Small bunkhouse, good at 701-8644. habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial sites with 701-8644 MLS# 104483 more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

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) 701-8644 MLS# 104532 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 at 701-8644 MLS# 104518 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 at 701-8644.

MLS# 104625 900 N Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104614

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281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial Site! REING END PMLS# DUCED! $150,000 104121 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 7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

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, 701-8644.

August 2014

1508 Fairdale 3/2/2, 1,532 sq. ft., family friendly, open floor plan, newly remodeled kitchen, new AC unit, split bdrms, close to golf course and schools.

MLS #104731. $145K, call Bruce 701-8644 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 263 FM 1930 - 3/2/2, 2,720 sqft home on 3.03 acs, open floor plan, 2 living areas, covered patio, inground pool, 30’x50’ shed, fenced garden area, minutes from Alice, $225K MLS # 104740, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

527 Heras - 3/2, 1904 sqft, open floor plan, hardwood floor in living rm, laundry rm, corner property, 3 lots, close to school and football stadium, will need some remodeling, $53K MLS # 104738, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

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.

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 201 S Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eating establishment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs go with sale. Call Bruce at 7018644 MLS# 104562.

FARM AND RANCH 50 Acs Cr. 314 TR. 33B, Benavides, Tx. All brush, dedicated easements, no elec, no water, good habitat for deer, hogs, turkey and dove in season. Easy access from Cr. 339. Home is 2 rooms, roughed out. $90K. MLS #104693. Call Bruce at 701-8644

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2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

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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!

2958 North FM 2191, Falfurrias $79,900 - Cozy home on 3.30 acres, just minutes away from town with front and back porch, carpet grass, trees, cement driveway, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage, a must see to appreciate! Call Lisa Benavides for appt. 361-227-9771. MLS#104538

402 Schley - 3/2, approx. 1,787 sq. ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home.

Home features tray ceilings, marble in master bath, granite counter tops in kitchen and so much more. Call today to view this home. MLS# 104714

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

316 Marc Lane - Beautiful brick home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, CAH, 2 dining areas, all in an awesome neighborhood. Please call the office or Lisa @ 361-227-9771 for an appointment to view this home. MLS# 104761

1201 Roosevelt - Charming 3BR, 2BA, 1 car garage home, in a great neighborhood with a large beautiful back yard. CAH, tile and wood floors throughout the home. Beautiful pine walls in living area. Don’t let this one go by. This home is move in ready and priced to sell! Call the office or Cindy @ 956-279-8607 for an appointment to view this home.

MLS# 104779 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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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 811 SW 10th, Premont - This is a beautiful Brick home 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

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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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

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 - $174,900 - 5/3, approx. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful family home.

Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres.

Home has lots of storage space and an open floor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

2025 FM 665 - $89,900 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commercial Property! MLS# 104440

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2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

(361) 668-3300

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!

Featured Home of the Month

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

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 306 W Potts, Falfurrias - Built in 2008, wonderful home on large lot, tray ceilings, tile floors. Call Lisa today for an appt. to view this home @ 361-227-9771 or 361-668-3300. MLS #104760

1508 Fairdale - 3/2/2, 1,532 sq. ft., family friendly, open floor plan, newly remodeled kitchen, new AC unit, split bdrms, close to golf course and schools. MLS #104731. $145K, call Bruce 701-8644.

527 Heras - 3/2, 1,904 sq. ft., open floor plan, hardwood floor in living room, laundry room, corner property, 3 lots, close to school and football stadium, will need some remodeling, $53K MLS # 104738, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

603 Nayer - 3/1.5, 1,213 sq. ft., open floor plan, newer home, great home for starting out, $82.5K MLS # 104727, call Bruce 361-701-8644.

612 Cactus - Cute home on large lot, located close to schools. There are two storage sheds and a nice cement carport. Entire lot is fenced in. In need of some new floor covering. This would make a great starter home or investment property. Home is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”. A must see, priced to sell. MLS# 104764

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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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

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

Call Elisa Benavides today for details!

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Continued from page 8 are willing to stretch their budget for any given home. Most agents, including Redfin agents, will be happy to provide buyers and sellers with a comparative market analysis of home values and prices in their area.

3. Be creative.

Sellers don’t want to set prices too low and buyers don’t want to pay too much. Creativity can help close the deal for both groups.

Rather than listing a home for a lower price, sellers can enhance their listing’s attractiveness in a number of ways, such as offering to help buyers with closing costs or including a home warranty in the sale. Buyers - especially those in multiple offer situations - can make their offers more attractive by getting mortgage pre-approval, waiv-

ing contingencies or offering to rent the home back to sellers for a short period of time to help them with their transition.

4. Know when to walk away.

Sometimes a deal just isn’t right. Perhaps the other party’s agent makes you uncomfortable, a buyer is adamant about a lowball offer or a seller refuses to make necessary repairs. Flash sales, bidding wars, price jumps and inventory crunches can also make you feel uncomfortable.

When a bad scenario occurs, the best course of action may just be to walk away. With 25 percent of current homeowners feeling buyer’s remorse over the home they’re currently in, it pays to do everything you can to make sure the deal you’re considering is right for you.

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Historic Home for Sale 607 E. Seventh St. - Viewing by appt. only.

Located in the heart of Alice, this Colonial-style, approximate 3,600 sq. ft. home features 3BR, 2-1/2 baths, 2 living areas, dining room, laundry room (upstairs), office and galley-style kitchen with new cabinets and appliances (negotiable). Updates made to electrical, plumbing and AC. Features additional 2,200 sq. ft. (approximate) home separated as two units perfect for apartment rental income or homebased business, and small workshop. Pool on property as well, in need of some repair. Located on 5 city lots, about 1 acre, this historic home was built by the McGill family in about 1939. Features a wireless alarm system. This property is an amazing dream home and priced to sell at $249,000.

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