September 2011 Lubbock Connection

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Months  Supply  of  Inventory  Â

Number  of  Active  Listings Â

N/A Â N/A Â N/A Â N/A Â 1 Â 1 Â N/A Â 2 Â 5 Â 4 Â 12 Â 20 Â 98 Â 47 Â

2   Bedrooms  or  Less Â

N/A Â 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â N/A Â 1 Â 5 Â 2 Â 15 Â 43 Â 37 Â 57 Â 152 Â 370 Â 339 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 38 Â

3 Â Bedroom Â

12 Â 2 Â 3 Â 17 Â 11 Â 29 Â 55 Â 78 Â 39 Â 55 Â 102 Â 50 Â 46 Â 3 Â

       N/A  N/A  N/A  1        N/A  3  8  14  20  19           55  91  95  35 Â

N/A Â N/A Â 1 Â 1 Â N/A Â N/A Â 1 Â 8 Â 2 Â 3 Â 16 Â 17 Â 29 Â 7 Â

4  Bedroom  Number  of  Monthly  Or  More  Pending  Expireds  Contracts Â

        2  4  3  4         4  7  24  53  31  35  94  180  193  60 Â

Number  of  Expired  YTD Â

1 Â Â Â Â Â N/A Â Â Â Â Â Â N/A Â N/A Â 2 Â 3 Â 7 Â 23 Â 13 Â 18 Â 41 Â 76 Â 75 Â 29 Â

Monthly  Solds Â

2 Â N/A Â 1 Â 2 Â 5 Â 9 Â 13 Â 50 Â 45 Â 63 Â 148 Â 296 Â 252 Â 74 Â

Number  of  Solds  Three  Months Â

        2 Â

$1,334,000 Â

N/A Â 2 Â 5 Â 6 Â 20 Â 28 Â 87 Â 92 Â 134 Â 305 Â 630 Â 576 Â 166 Â

Number  of  Solds   YTD Â

N/A Â $796,250 Â $745,000 Â $634,943 Â $513,424 Â Â Â Â $433,104 Â $337,105 Â $269,128 Â $218,121 Â $167,530 Â $119,293 Â $76,497 Â

95.45% Â Â N/A Â Â Â Â 95.58% Â Â Â Â 96.59% Â 95.20% Â Â Â Â Â 91.72% Â 95.72% Â Â Â Â 95.99% Â 96.37% Â 96.74% Â Â Â Â Â 96.82% Â Â Â Â Â 96.82% Â 95.81% Â 91.78% Â

$31,706 Â

List  to  Sales  Price  Ratio  Â

Average  Sold  Price  Last  YTD  Â

76 Â N/A Â 79 Â 129 Â 159 Â 169 Â 137 Â 135 Â 134 Â 104 Â 107 Â 104 Â 107 Â 105 Â

Average  Days  on  Market  Â

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Total  Market  Overview  Residential  and  Single  Family  with  Acreage  Year  to  Date  as  of  August  31,  2011  Numbers  pulled  from  Navica  9/7/2011  Lubbock  Association  of  REALTORS Â

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A Note from Elizabeth Welcome to the wonderful world of houses, where your agent does matter. When you are ready to buy or sell a home it is important that you work with someone that has extensive market knowledge, knows the numbers and excels in customer service. Exciting news! Interest rates are still under 5%.........can’t think of a better time to buy or sell! Ready to downsize, Ready to upscale.......call me.........I Care! &RPH YLVLW RXU QHZ ZHEVLWH DQG ÀQG RXW DERXW WKH QHLJKERUKRRG LQFRPH compare the schools, and so much more! 806-771-HOME (4663) www.lubbocktxhomes4sale.com

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Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress Reduction

The Diamond Group Current Listings Listen to recorded property information by calling 1.888.295.9686 & enter property code #

4720 22nd Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 4/4.4/3 Approx. 4334 Sq. Ft.

$599,000 2503 43rd Street

Property Code # 6308

Property Code # 687

5422 32nd Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 3/2/2 Approx. 1603 Sq. Ft.

2515- 110th Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 3/2/2 Approx. 1077 Sq. Ft.

$79,500 Property Code # 6140

3404 Justice Ave /XEERFN 7H[DV Under Contract in 1 DAY!!

4014 38th Street

$69,000

4806 17th Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 3/2/2 Approx. 2400 Sq. Ft.

6808 8th Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 3/2/2 $SSUR[ 6T )W

$135,000 3URSHUW\ &RGH

$185,000 Property Code # 6327

Call The Diamond Group today and list your home! 806-771-HOME (4663)

2030 63rd Street /XEERFN 7H[DV 3/2/Carport Approx. 1374 Sq. Ft.

$60,000 Property Code # 6187

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Position the racks where they make sense: A pot rack above the cooktop; a dish rack close to the dishwasher for quick unloading; spices near the range or meal prep area; a wine rack near the wine glasses and dining table.

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$95,000 Property Code # 6100

Good news for budget-minded cleaning compulsive: Getting organized in the kitchen won’t drain your piggy bank. Stash more cash and control the chaos with these low-cost kitchen storage solutions, all readily available at home centers, discount stores, and online. Rack attack: Store pots, everyday dishes, spices, and wine on racks that are freestanding, wall-hung, and ceiling-hung—and voila! Everything is in its own location, visible, and easily accessible!

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$55,000

By: Jan Soults Walker Low-cost storage strategies bring calm to your kitchen, banishing stress-inducing clutter and leaving the space orderly.

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Elevated thinking: Wire stacking shelves have legs to elevate the storage surface. Set a stacking shelf on a countertop, existing shelf, or inside a cabinet to increase kitchen storage space. Use a stacking shelf for canned goods, dishware, spices, and more. Hang ups: Install pegs or hooks along a backsplash, inside cabinets, or anywhere on a kitchen wall to create a place for cups, hot pads, cooking utensils, keys, and recipe FOLSV +RRNV DUH DYDLODEOH WKDW Ă€W RYHU GRRUV RU FRPH HTXLSSHG ZLWK PDJQHWV WKDW adhere to any metal surface. Basket case: Baskets come in a variety of materials to complement your dĂŠcor, from natural woven grasses to canvas to colorful plastic bins. Set baskets on open shelves, inside cupboards, and on the kitchen counter to round up small items, such as napkin rings and bamboo skewers. With four home renovations to her credit, Jan Soults Walker is a devotee of improvePHQWV SURGXFWV DQG WUHQGV IRU WKH KRPH DQG JDUGHQ )RU \HDUV VKH¡V ZULWWHQ IRU a number of national home shelter publications, and has authored 18 books on home improvement and decorating. (for more on this article and others like it visit houselogic.com)

The Diamond Group: Preferred Vendors

Vendor Spotlight of the Month!

Service Title Company 4101 B 84th Street /XEERFN 7H[DV

My Promise to You. Inspected once, Inspected RIGHT.

Call them today for superior service Sandra Scott 6HQLRU /RDQ 2IĂ€FHU &HOO sscott@hometrust.com

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Ground-UP Inspections

S.W.A.T Pest Control

TREC # 7046

Todd & Heather Vaughn

806.438.5974

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jrobnett@tx.nachi.org 24 hr. 7 day service

Cell: 806.441.0302 Fax: 806.748.8002

Great Service for more than 50 years

MGS Mobile Wash 806.778.2602 Special! Special! :DVK Z 7LUH 6KLQH :DVK œ1¡ 9DFXXP 'HWDLO See ad for more details!!

Western Title Company 4202 84th Street /XEERFN 7H[DV

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Design By Roo designbyroo@gmail.com www.designbyroo.com

Andy’s Moving Service Company We make moves for you! 806.543.9986 Andy Torres

(VWDEOLVKHG LQ E\ (UYLQ - %UDQGW Western Title Company has been locally and family owned for more than 40 years. With two conveniently located ofĂ€FHV WR VHUYH \RX ZH DUH KHUH IRU DOO RI \RXU WLWOH LQVXUance needs. Western Title Company and its employees are very involved in the community of Lubbock, sponsoring such events as 4th on Broadway, the Lubbock Area Foundation Hero’s Luncheon, and the “Chowdown for Charityâ€? to raise funds for Lubbock charities. When you make a choice, make the right choice...choose Western Title Company.

Oh by the way... If you know of someone who would appreciate my services, call me with their name and number, and I will be happy to help them.

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Michael Berg Farmer’s Insurance WK 67 8QLW $ /XEERFN 7H[DV 2IÀFH Cell: 806-777-0811 mberg1@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/berg1

Simply Clean *References Available Specializing in move-in/out

Dear friends, Many homeowners are slaves to their landscaping, spending much of their free time mowing, trimming, watering and otherwise maintaining their lawns. This is time that could be spent with family, friends or a hobby. It’s time to reclaim your weekend! Look to the article in this month’s newsletter below on How to Create a Sustainable landscape. These low-maintenance landscapes incorporate native plants and innovative irrigation technologies that can save homeowners time DQG PRQH\ DV ZHOO DV FRQVHUYH ZDWHU 3DJH WZR GHOYHV LQWR WKH EHQHÀWV RI growing your own vegetable garden, integrating the principles of companion planting to reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticides. Feel free to share this information with your family and friend! Sincerely, Sandra Scott Hometrust Mortgage

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Meet The Diamond Group Elizabeth loves her career! She has consistently been a multi- million dollar producer and looks forward to working with you whether you have a small or unlimited budget. It’s your hard earned money, and we need to spend it well. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and Lubbock Association of Realtors. She has sat on many committees and especially enjoys teaching and learning about new and innovative methods to be a better businesswoman. She is committed to keeping herself fully educated on top of the line technology for her profession. Her designations place her within a small percentage of REALTORSÂŽ nationwide. Elizabeth is married to Roger and has a wonderful son, Alain. Alain is an engineering student at Texas Tech University and is a proud Red Raider. In her spare time, Elizabeth likes to read and study Genealogy. You FDQ Ă€QG KHU ZRUNLQJ RQ SLFWXUHV DQG IDPLO\ KLVWRU\ LQ KHU VSDUH WLPH (OL]DEHWK LV YHU\ DFWLYH LQ RXU FRPPXQLW\ DQG Ă€UPO\ EHOLHYHV VKH owes her community a payback for allowing her to be a successful businesswoman. She is a member of The West Texas Museum Association and enjoys helping children achieve through the arts and sciences. Elizabeth is a self-starter, trustworthy, results-oriented, optimistic, competitive and innovative. She is a negotiator, problem solver, dedicated, sociable respected and says: “I want to be YOUR REALTORÂŽ “.

If you know of someone who would appreciate my services, please call me with their name and number and I will be happy to help them! Meet Amy! Amy has worked as The Diamond Group’s committed Marketing & Administrative Assistant for almost 2 years. Amy enjoys gaining experience and working for the best in the Real Estate Industry! Amy’s enthusiasm and energy in life carry over into the workplace. Amy loves people and is eager to serve the needs of potential clients. She knows the value of teamwork and shared ideas. Amy is hard-working and passionate about her work and her relationships with people. Spending time with her family and friends and learning new things are what she likes to do in her spare time. In addition to being active in her church, Amy is pursuing a degree in Design Communications with an Art Specialization at South Plains College.

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