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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. For 20 years, South Texas Properties 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, “a” Magazine and the Coastal Bend Traveler in addition to South Texas Properties. 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 Bruce Menking............................................................. p. 7 Carlisle Realty............................................................. p. 15 Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ..................... p. 11-13 Cynthia Carrasco..................................................... p. 4-5 Paragon Properties ..................................................... p. 8 Risinger Realty ............................................................ p. 9 Watkins Realty.............................................................. p. 6

Services Jim Dean Homes........................................................ p. 16 Edwards Furniture..................................................... p. 14 Jesse’s Roofing............................................................... p. 9 Lawn Service............................................................... p. 10

Insurance, Banking & Finance

Nicole D. Perez

Anthony Morris

Capital Farm Credit .................................................. p. 10

Brenda Poe

Vickie Cummings

Texas Champion Bank................................................ p. 9

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How to buy in an active market

(NAPS)—The housing market is roaring back in many areas, as increased demand and decreased inventory combine with very low interest rates to boost real estate sales. If you’re considering buying a home, a few tips can help. • Know the market. Stay on top of new home listings by frequently checking real estate listings using online search engines. In a market where a home can have multiple offers, buyers must be ready to make an offer quickly. Think through the “must haves” of your future home instead of chasing features that might be nice to have but are optional. • Show you are serious. Demonstrating that you’re prepared to close a purchase quickly can be an advantage in a competitive housing market.

A little careful planning can help you have your dream home.

First, get a prequalification letter from your lender to show you qualify for financing. Second, when making an offer, don’t “lowball” the seller. Make your bid competitive and keep contingencies to a minimum, particularly if there are additional purchase offers.

Sellers are looking for a worryfree, uncomplicated sale. Try to be flexible on closing costs and dates. • Consider all financing options. Consider putting 5 percent down so you have more equity and then continue building equity

faster. Borrowers who have a down payment of less than 20 percent must also budget for mortgage insurance. Recent changes have made government-sponsored Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance more expensive, so private mortgage insurance may be the more affordable option. In most cases, borrowers can save more than $100 per month with private mortgage insurance instead of FHA’s. Another consideration is policy cancellation. FHA no longer allows cancellation of mortgage insurance premiums for borrowers with less than 10 percent down, requiring them instead to pay premiums for the See MARKET on page 9

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Cynthia Carrasco REALTOR®

For Service you can Trust!

Hallmark Jean Cunningham, BROKER www.cynthiacarrasco.com

805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

507 Nueva St. - $75,000 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath - This would make a Great Starter home! MLS# 104460

1205 Stonegate $115,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,105 sq. ft. MLS# 104137 318 N. CR 470 $179,000 - Great Business Opportunity! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. 2 0 3 0 N Hwy 281 $65,900 Approx 2 8 5 7 sq. ft - This is a great investment property that has some Hwy frontage. Property being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for thet most part. MLS#104679

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Residential Homes Offered for Sale

1200 Stonegate - $320,000 - Beautiful 2-Story Brick home located on a corner lot. Home features two family living areas, large kitchen, formal dining room, a second dining room that leads you to the great patio area. This patio area is great for entertaining. It would be wonderful for the upcoming holidays for family gatherings. Home also has an above-ground swimming pool that is equipped with a heating system that will warm up the pool so you can still enjoy a swim during the cooler months. Call today for an appt. to view this wonderful home. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104576

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2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 on 3.3 acres., approx. 1,528 sq. ft. Recently completely remodeled Beautiful home on approx. 3.30 acres. corner lot. This would make a wonderful Starter home. Home features Low E windows, granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile floors and with a few modern touches. Roof and Septic system recently installed. Must see! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104622

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576 Old Magnolia, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 2,384 sq. ft. Great investment property sits on approx. 2.42 acres. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties expressed or implied. $56,900. Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104487

COMMERCIAL 156 CR 470 $98,000 - This Property sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utilities. Property is currently being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Company’s housing location. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

827 Lincoln St. - $159,000 - 3/2 with a bonus room upstairs, approx. 2,724 sq. ft. Beautiful home on a large lot. Home features a large living room and a separate family room. Wonderful kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lots of extras!! Must See! Call today for an appt. MLS# 104616

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $199,900 - 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

125 CR 3221, Orange Grove - 3/2.5 approx. 2393 sq. ft. $85,400. This would make a Great Investment property! This is a large spacious home on approx. 1.45 acres that is in need of some repairs. Home is being sold “As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS#104612

504 S. Sun St., Freer - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,308 sq. ft. This is a cute home that would make a great investment property! Home features a nice size kitchen. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed. $38,500 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

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507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $79,900. This would make a Great Investment home or Starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361227-5353 MLS#104604

1209 Oregon St., $139,000 - 4/2 approx. 1688 sq. ft. This is a Wonderful home on a cul-de-sac. Home features a large converted room into a fourth bedroom. Home has tile floors in living room and hallway. MLS # 104633

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2025 FM 665 - $99,000 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property! MLS# 104440

130 Broken Arrow, Sandia -$85,000 - 2/2.5, approx. 1,050 sq. ft. This is a cute 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a waterview of Lake Corpus Christi. Home sits on a large lot approx. .40 of an ac. Home features an open floor plan a bonus room with its own bathroom, Sunroom in back and fruit trees. Must See! Call today for an appt.! MLS # 104641

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733 Glendale- $84,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. MLS# 104410

923 E. Hill $22,500 - 3/1 approx 1614 sq. ft. - Being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for the most part. MLS#104679

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Residential Homes Offered for Sale

1007 N Woodlawn Dr. $89,000 approx 1482 sq. ft. 3/2 This would make a nice investment property. Home sits on nice size lot and is being sold As Is, Where Is. Call today it won’t last long. Priced to sell! MLS#104674

Several lots for sale in the Alice Acres area. Please call Cynthia for more information at 361-227-5353.

715 CR 336 $154,900 approx 1404 sq. ft. 4/2 This is a wonderful 4 bedroom home on approx 5 acres. This woud be the perfect starter home. Homefeatures a covered patio/deck area with steps that lead you down to a concrete pad iving you more space for family gatherins or entertaining. There is also a large work shop that has an approx. 10 ft. overhead door. Workshop could also sere as a garage. Call today for an appt. to view this home! MLS#104648

1329 Roosevelt $159,000 - approx 2155 sq. ft. 4/2 - This is a beautiful brick, 2-story home. This home has a formal dining room, living room and a kitchen that has recently beenupdated with granite counter tops. Home features large fenced back yard! MLS#104670

4481 FM 665 - $89,000 approx. 1312 sq. ft. 3/1 This would make a wonder starter home. This home sits on approx 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. MLS#104672

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1713 Alta Vista $190,000 - approx. 1907 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 197 N. Johnson $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity! Call today for more information to 361-227-5353. MLS #104684

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WATKINS REALTY 1700 Montevista, Alice â&#x20AC;˘ (361)668-1743

Denise Strait, Broker (361)701-3783

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Residential

Lots & Land

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159 Oxbow, Sandia - Own a place at beautiful Lake Mathis for under $80,000. This home is priced to sell! 3/2 at Pernitas Point. New interior/ exterior paint, carpet, A/C unit, water well, roof. Must see to appreciate! MLS #104387

County Road 246, Concepcion - 18.38 acres of native brush and grass land. Priced to sell! Additional acreage may be available. MLS# 104509

Commercial Listing

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

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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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

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

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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 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

1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, www.brucemenking.com • bruce_menking@hotmail.com all appliances, furniture, ready to start a new 610 Huisache, Freer business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 701-8644 MLS# 104354 2378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar E. Main Street closets, roomy bedNice commercial rooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at lot, 75-feet x 701-8644 MLS# 104521 140-feet, next to Tutti Frutti.Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589 201 S Wright 114 N Hwy 16, Freer - 3/2.5/2, 2000 sq. ft. as per 2,580 sq. ft. eatowner, beautiful front door, zero front landscape, ing establishment, 2 Commercial lots fenced bkyd, green grass. Home sports tall ceilready to go. Nice at the intersection ings with large double pane windows that offer a kitchen equipment, of Seabreeze and S. lot of natural light. Open floor plan, large kitchen, tables and chairs Tex. Blvd., zoned goes with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562. spacious laundry room in home, split bdrms with B-3C. 13,000 sqft. large mstbdrm and bth and extra large shower Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701- 604 E. Humble, Freer with double sinks. All buyers must be preapproved 8644 MLS# 104527 - 1,840 sq. ft., 3/2.5/2, before showing. MLS# 104601 inground pool, pool 5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial sites with house, hot tub, fenced more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224 bkyd. Home is beautiful, open floor plan, large kitchen, split bdrms. Gorgeous land281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial Site! scaped yd with mature trees. Corner lot. MLS# 104602 G104121 REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# PENDIN

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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 1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx Commercial Building, 10,800 sqft, 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 sqftage is 9,888 sqft. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525 7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

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

LOTS & ACREAGE SALE

51.51 acres w/ frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571 100.55 Acs Cr. 115 just outside the city limits south of San Diego Creek. Would make a good cattle grazing ranch. Price to sell. MLS# 104645, $251,375. Call Bruce 701-8644 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 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 infor-

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mation 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 701-8644 MLS# 104518 120.344 Acs, Cr. 211 N Hwy 281, all brush, elec at road, no water well, good habitat for wildlife, seasonal E NDINonGlower part, surface P waterway sale only, $300,860, MLS # 104642, Call Bruce 701-8644 24.53 Acs for commercial development at the intersection of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site for commercial development. Elec. Avail-

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able. $245,300. Call Bruce @ 701-8644. MLS# 104625 900 N Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce @ 701-8644, MLS# 104614

150 Acs. Cr. 218, Jim Wells and Duval Counties. water well, elec DING PEAllNbrush, at well site. Good habitat for wildlife. Surface sale only. Price to sell. MLS 104643, $240K, call Bruce 701-8644 7 +/- acs Commercial site, L shape property with some Flournoy frontage, next to the Oil Patch. $105,000 call Bruce 701-8644. MLS#104676

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PARAGON PROPERTIES 4637 S. Hwy 281, Alice, TX

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

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

705 CR 116 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage on 18.957 acres. Beautiful home, 2 fireplaces, pool, 2 living areas. Lots of extras, large covered patio. Nice guest house. Call for appointment. MLS# 104507

927 Dewey - 2 bedroom 1 bath. Very nice! Great starter home. Recently remodeled. MLS#104610 1033 CR 3651 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Water front property at Lake Mathis. MLS# 104637

1013 St. Mary 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice starter home MLS#104588

1117 Cobblestone - 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Beautiful home in great area! MLS# 104464 647 CR 481, Ben Bolt - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch house on 10 acres. Very nice house. MLS# 104294

209 Dix - San Diego, Great starter home w i th 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

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1325 Washington 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath. Recently remodeled, very spacious, close to golf course. MLS# 104636

240 CR 2112 - Country living at its best! This fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 ½ baths graces 5 acres where the wildlife comes to frolic by the beautiful pond. Watch from the safety of a fully enclosed backyard which is cross fenced. Call today to see this rare gem. MLS# 104495

1803 Newell - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Huge living area, extra large lot with fenced yard. MLS# 104574

2005 Shannon - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Beautiful house on cul de sac, with big yard. MLS# 104624

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Land

North Hwy 281 - 2.256 acres under commercial property. MLS #104529 4.5 acres in Mesquite forest. MLS #104495 CR 116-1 - Land! Land! Land! Quail Run #7, 6.34 acres, WITH RESTRICTIONS. OLDand no improvements. MLS# All S brush 104226

Lynnae Donaho, Broker

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 Office Space for lease at 501 N. Reynolds, D next toADr. Montejo’s office. Call 664-8000 E SE forLmore information.

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Melinda Garza 361-562-2648 • Janell Donaho 361-876-0505 D. Addison Smithwick 361-562-3695 • Cathy Lopez 361-701-0857 South Page 8 Texas Properties

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Continued from page 3 life of the loan. In contrast, private mortgage insurance can be cancelled once you’ve established 20 percent equity and loan payments are current, among other conditions. According to Mortgage Insurance Companies of America, 90 percent of borrowers cancel their mortgage insurance

within 60 months. Check with your lender about all your financing options. Private mortgage insurance is available with down payments as low as 3 percent. Learn more at SmarterMI.com. A strengthening housing market means today’s buyers are facing new realities. Before you buy, make sure you understand and address these challenges, so you can greatly increase your chances of getting into the home of your dreams.

1504 Morningside - One of a kind 2 bedroom 2 bath spacious Garden home. Open living and kitchen area, large master suite and bathroom with private outside patio, beautiful wood detail throughout, office, custom area rugs and beautiful stained glass accents. Mandatory HOA. So many extra features. You must see! Call today. MLS# 104627 3 0 0 West Farm St. Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath starter home. Unique ceiling in living room, interior freshly painted, tile floors and carpeted bedrooms. Covered front porch. Don’t miss this one. MLS# 104644

New Listing. 1900 Agarito - Come enjoy this charming and well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath home on corner lot. Move in ready. Refrigerator, washer and dryer stay. Home has two living areas, double sinks in bathroom, extra space in laundry room and nice yard with patio and storage building. Great first time home or investment property. Call Today! MLS# 104668

Realitos, TX - 174.96 acres. Great getaway with wildlife and hunting. Close to Realitos, TX. Call today for directions. Percentage of minerals convey. MLS# 104175

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Winter renovations to boost home energy efficiency, add value (BPT) - It’s that time of year again, when the cold wind blows outdoors and your home works as hard as it can to keep you warm and comfortable indoors. Yet your home may be working harder than necessary, while inflating your energy bills in the process. By making a few home renovations this winter, you can boost energy efficiency, save money and add value to your home in the long run. Now is a good time to make energy-efficient renovations. More than 90 percent of the 116 million homes in the United States are expected to have higher heating expenditures this winter compared with last winter, mainly due to changes in energy prices, according to

the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Heating and cooling account for about 54 percent of a home’s utility bills, according to energy. gov. Because of this, it makes good sense to make efficiency improvements now.

Here are some tips for making your home run more efficiently this winter. • Change your furnace filter. A dirty furnace filter can restrict airflow and increase energy use in your home. Keeping your furnace clean,

updated and properly adjusted can save about 5 percent on heating costs. To increase the efficiency of your furnace, replace or clean the filters once a month during the high-use months. Upgrade to a more efficient furnace. Consider upgrading to a more efficient and reliable furnace. For example, the Trane XC95m gas furnace has a fully modulating gas valve and a variable speed fan for efficient, consistent warmth throughout your home.-As the industry’s first fully modulating furnace, its unique technology prevents your home’s system from overshooting the set temperature, eliminating See VALUE on page 13

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2041 E. Main St., Suite 300 1713 Alta Vista - $190,000 approx 1907 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

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

715 CR 336 - $154,900 approx. 1404 sq.ft - 4/2-This is a wonderful home on approx 5 acres. This would be the perfect starter home. Features a covered patio/deck with steps leading to a concrete pad for more space for entertaining. There is also a large work shop that has an approx 10ft overhead door-could serve as a garage. Call today for an appt to view! MLS# 104648

2958 N FM2191, 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

1329 Roosevelt -$159,000 approx 2155 sq.ft. - 4/2 This is a beautiful brick, 2 story home. This home has a formal dining room, living room and a kitchen that has been recently updated with granite counter tops. Home features large, fenced back yard! MLS#104670

733 Glendale - $84,500 - 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

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125 CR 3221, Orange Grove 3/2.5 approx. 2393 sq. ft. $85,400. This would make a Great Investment property! This is a large spacious home on approx. 1.45 acres that is in need of some repairs. Home is being sold “As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-2275353. MLS#104612

114 N. Hwy 16, Freer - 3/2.5/2, 2,000 sq. ft. as per owner, beautiful front door, xeriscape, fenced bkyd, green grass. Home sports tall ceilings with large double pane windows that offer a lot of natural light. Open floor plan, large kitchen, spacious laundry room in home, split bdrms with large mstbdrm and bth and extra large shower with double sinks. All buyers must be preapproved before showing. MLS# 104601

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923 E. Hill - 3/1 approx. 1614 sq. ft.- This would make a Great Investment property. Home being sold as is. $22,500 MLS# 104675

2025 FM 665 - $99,000 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property! MLS# 104440

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1200 Stonegate - $320,000 Beautiful 2-Story Brick home located on a corner lot. Home features two family living areas, large kitchen, formal dining room, a second dining room that leads you to the great patio area. This patio area is great for entertaining. It would be wonderful for the upcoming holidays for family gatherings. Home also has an above-ground swimming pool that is equipped with a heating system that will warm up the pool so you can still enjoy a swim during the cooler months. Call today for an appt. to view this wonderful home. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104576

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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

Reduced 507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $75,000. This would make a Great Investment/Starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

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2030 N. Hwy 281 - approx. 2857 sq. ft.- This is a Great Investment Property that has some Hsy frontage. Property being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutten for the most part. $65,900.00 MLS #104679

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home 805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS# 104475 lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

1007 N. Woodlawn Dr. approx. 1482 sq. ft. 3/2-This wuld make a nice Investment Property. Home sits on nice size lot and is being sold As Is, Where Is. Call today it won’t last long. Priced to sell! $89,900 MLS#104674

4481 FM 665 - approx. 1312 sq. ft.- 3/1-This woud make a wonderful starter home. This home sits on approx. 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. $89,000 MSLS#104672

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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 361-227-5353. MLS#104684 318 N. CR 470 -$179,000 Great Business Opportunity! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

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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 156 CR 470 $98,000 - This Property sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utilities. Property is currently being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Company’s housing location. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

201 S Wright 2,580 sq. ft. eating establishm e n t , ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs goes with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562. E. Main Street Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140feet, next to Tutti Frutti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

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

281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial Site! REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# 104121

5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ ac MLS# 104224

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1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx Commercial Building, 10,800 sqft, 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. ft. is 9,888. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525 42 acres W. Hwy. 44 - Great commercial site to develop! $420,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104234 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

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Continued from page 10 temperature swings and moderating your system’s energy usage. Reduce heat loss from windows. Ten to 25 percent of your heating bill each month can often be attributed to heat lost through your home’s windows , according to energy. gov. Replace old windows with more energy efficient ones so your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to manage your home’s desired temperature. Keeping shades and draperies open during the day will also take advantage of the sun’s warmth and allow for a more efficient system. • Create an energy command center. Some of the newest technologies literally put

home energy control at your fingertips. For instance, with a Trane ComfortLink II Control you can monitor indoor and outdoor temperatures, adjust your HVAC system for energy efficiency and learn when it’s time to change a filter or

schedule routine maintenance - all from a 7-inch touchscreen. It comes paired with an energy management system that analyzes your home’s energy usage 24/7 and reports how much is being spent on electricity.

Lots and Land

face sale only. $135,000 Call Bruce at 7018644 MLS# 104513

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82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks County - About 6 miles east of Falfurrias off CR 285. All brush, has several pipelines crossing property,road frontage on 2 sides. $180,400 MLS# 104293 51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571 100.55 Acs Cr. 115 just outside the city limits south of San Diego Creek. Would make a good cattle grazing ranch. Price to sell. MLS# 104645, $251,375. Call Bruce 701-8644

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Cr. 314 - 60 acres with a water well, 16 x 24 cabin with solar lights and indoor toilet. Sur-

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 281 Bypass and FM 1554 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fields and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $1,750,000 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 701-8644 MLS# 104518 120.344 Acs, Cr. 211 N Hwy 281, all brush, elec at road, no water well, good habitat

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Choose ENERGY STAR products. Your home’s appliances and electronics account for close to 20 percent of your energy bills, according to energy.gov. Using ENERGY STAR-certified products which incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 15 percent less energy and water than standard models throughout your home could save nearly $900 over the lifetime of the products. Schedule seasonal maintenance. During the heavy-use winter months, it’s a good idea to schedule an HVAC system checkup. A qualified dealer can perform preventive maintenance to ensure your heating system is operating properly and safely and advise you on ways to improve energy efficiency. To find a dealer near you, visit trane.com.

for wildlife, seasonal waterway on lower part, surface sale only, $300,860, MLS # 104642, Call Bruce 701-8644 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 900 N Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce @ 701-8644, MLS# 104614 150 Acs. Cr. 218, Jim Wells and Duval Counties. All brush, water well, elec at well site. Good habitat for wildlife. Surface sale only. Price to sell. MLS 104643, $240K, call Bruce 701-8644 54 Acres - 3/1 home, 3,000 sq. ft. barn, small set of pipe corrals, additional cottage, pond located just minutes west of Orange Grove off FM 624. MLS# 104561 Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

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The siding’s robust strength withstands the harshest conditions. With a windload exceeding 170 mph, it also features highestrating Class 1(A) fire resistance and 60 in pound-plus impact resistance. At the same time, it is easily cut with snips and comes in efficient 5-foot panels so a single installer can quickly side the home. Homeowner Marsha Wallace had 27 squares of this siding installed on her Virginia Beach, Va. home. “Everyone who has seen the house is amazed when they get up really close and realize it’s vinyl siding,” says Wallace. “They don’t believe it until they get up really close and examine it. It looks like brand new shake and doesn’t look like your typical siding job at all. The freedom from maintenance is very attractive.” Manufactured from molds of

Foundry premium vinyl cedar and stone siding by The Tapco Group combines nature’s rich textures with state of the art engineering to give homeowners warm, authentic and low maintenance exteriors.

real cedar and stone, authenticity is built into these premium vinyl panels. In addition to the panel lengths, the siding also features proprietary multi-tone Weathered Collection colors and the only stone siding profile featuring the finely-tuned detail of integrated grout lines.

Guaranty

“A very important aspect is being maintenance-free,” says Jonathan Wierengo, vice president of marketing for The Tapco Group. “The last thing that many homeowners want to do is literal “home” work. Time-saving products like The Foundry that reduce maintenance can be a huge

benefit for a lot of people. You have a versatile, large selection of warm and inviting colors that let the house stand out - and you don’t have to worry about painting.” You can learn more by visiting www.foundrysiding.com or calling 800-771-4486.

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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

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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

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649 CR 350, Orange Grove - Great location that is only minutes away from town and schools. Large 4 bedroom, 1 bath and 2 car garage, 2186 sq ft, Only $79,900. Call Missy Priddy for more information at (361) 562-3928 MLS# 104484 201 E Pundt, Orange Grove - 3/2/carport, with large fenced backyard. large wood deck patiostorage building. Movein ready only blocks from the high school. $89K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104628

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203 S Miller, Orange Grove - 3/2 with large fenced backyard- Custom features and move in ready. $99K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104629 1210 Roosevelt - New listing! 3/1/1 car garage. Super cozy home with hardwood floors and tile. Separate wash room- large backyard with a huge covered patio. $99K Call Missy at 361-5623928. MLS #104646

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719 S. Reynolds - Great for the investor. This property features 3 separate spaces for leasing. Each space has its own restroom. Two of the spaces are currently leased. Call Kalynn MLS#104595

120 S. Aransas - Club Desperado - over 8,500 sq. ft. plus balcony seating for private parties. Call Missy at 361-5623928. MLS #104012

Acreage

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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FM 625 Coyote Creek - 4.20 acre tract in restricted subdivision. Calll Kalynn at 207-0883 for copy of plat and restrictions. $28,500. MLS# 104591

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Elsie St. Lot 7, Agua Dulce - 50x150 $8,500. Call Kaylynn at 207-0883. MLS# 104620 Elsie St. Lot 6, Agua Dulce - 50x150 $8,500. Call Kaylynn at 207-0883. MLS# 104619 Lot 13 Blue Ridge - Carmel Hills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details

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17 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. MLS# 104544 South Texas Properties

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