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December 7, 2014 IN THIS ISSUE Open House .......... Pg. 2 Home Tours .......... Pg. 4 Classiﬁeds ............. Pg. 5

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Eric Zadnik is president of the Waco Association of Realtors and is associated with RE/MAX Centex, REALTORS.

Ten maintenance tips for ﬁrst-time homeowners If you’re ﬁrst-time homeowner, you’ll probably experience some trial and error before you know how to properly care for your new place. But you can avoid some costly mistakes by doing routine home maintenance that protects your investment. Here’s a basic home-maintenance checklist to help you get started.

you change the clocks in the fall and spring. 3. Change filters in your home at intervals recommended by your HVAC manufacturer, especially if you have allergies or pets. A dirty filter means an inefficient system. Also arrange for seasonal checks on your heating and cooling system to avoid emergency repairs.

1. Check gutters regularly to make sure they’re properly attached and clear of sticks and leaves. Also conﬁrm the ﬂow of water from your gutters is away from your home to avoid damage to your foundation.

4. Hire a tree-service company to inspect trees on your property. They can give you advice on how to care for your trees and identify weak limbs that should be cut before a storm.

2. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Experts also recommend changing the batteries in these items as part of your routine when

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5. Is your toilet running? Or your faucets? No, this isn’t a joke. Toilets that run and faucets that leak when not in use are wasting your water. Sometimes you can ﬁx these problems yourself, but hire

an expert if you’re in doubt. 6. Frequently check the water supply hose to your washing machine, which can leak and cause expensive damage. 7. Clean your dryer vent regularly. Note the dryer vent is not the lint trap (which should be cleaned often, too). Dryer vents push air outside the property through a duct, but can get filled with lint. Clogged dryer vents can be a fire hazard. 8. Clean around the vents and coils underneath and behind your refrigerator to support its efficiency. Also check for gaps when it’s closed to make sure your cool air isn’t being wasted. 9. Check your doors, garage door, windows, and any places where

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pipes and wires enter the structure for gaps and cracks. Replace weather-stripping that’s missing or in disrepair and add caulk where needed. This will help you keep the house insulated for all seasons and keep bugs and small creatures out. 10. Have a pestcontrol expert inspect your home, even if you don’t suspect signs of infestation, since attic and crawlspace critters are usually unwanted guests on your property. As you can see, a lot of effort goes into maintaining your home, and these tips just scratch the surface. Ask your Texas REALTOR® about other resources that can help you keep your home safe, efﬁcient, and well-maintained.

700 POAGE DR

Woodway

Moody

Waco

4BR/3.5BA on breath taking 1.78 ac. 2 garages, Tankless HWHs, vaulted ceilings, computer area, roomy isolated master with massive closet, oversized stunning kitchen with 6 burner gas stove, 2 sinks, 3 ovens, raised ceilings, Electrolux appliances, separate; plantation shutters, separate screened in porch, wrap-around porch, detached building used as a studio has central A/C with ½ bath could be apartment or MIL suite. Guest rooms have private BA, ½ basketball court, private, quiet on cul-de-sac. Too many extras to list! MLS#155626 $594,900 Donna Terrase, 717-6932

Breathtaking Views! Living boasts vaulted ceiling with wood beams, stone fireplace with 1800’s wood mantle. Kitchen features GE Monogram appliances, island & abundant cabinets. Large utility/mudroom, Enclosed sunroom with beautiful views. Isolated master suite features sitting area with wood burning stove, bath with separate tub & shower. Many energy efficient updates: Low-E windows, foam insulation in attic, 13 Seer HVAC system, 2 large shop areas with 120 & 210 volt plugs. $329,000 MLS#155688 Trammell Kelly, 744-5818

Holiday Ready for the Family! Purchase this home in December and these things will convey: Double door refrigerator & a stainless steel refrigerator, for all of your holiday meals, and a flat screen wall-mounted TV with a state of the art sound system, perfect to keep up with your favorite team. This will make the perfect home for the holidays! MLS#157501 Nancy Hutto, 717-0785

Donna Terrase

Trammell Kelly

Nancy Hutto

Kelly, Realtors

254.717.6932

254.717.0785

254.744.5818 133 CAMBRIDGE CIR

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305 EDINBURGH

Woodway

Waco

McLennan County

What a BEAUT! 4 BR/2 BA in Villages of Twin Rivers. Immaculate and beautifully decorated home with stone & brick exterior and located on one of the larger lots in Twin Rivers with big backyard and fun, entertaining patio with TV hookup. Awesome floor plan with large family room open to kitchen; & isolated Master en-suite. Dream kitchen with large island, pantry, corion tops & spacious breakfast nook. Home has access to community pool, tennis courts, workout facility & walking trails.

Fabulous one-of-a-kind with views of the 18th hole on Twin Rivers golf course. Home features open floor plan with master suite/bath and another bedroom/office plus a full bath downstairs. Large gourmet kitchen great for entertaining with convection ovens, double drawer dishwasher, warming drawer and many more features. Upstairs has office or game room. Backyard has an amazing temperature controlled lagoon pool with waterfall. MLS# 157119

Land Tracts from 5 to 30 A Acres E Each! h! Example: 5 Acres as low as $39,500. $995 down and only $250 a month! Example: 18 Acres as low as $99,000. $995 down and only $635 a month! Trees, ponds, views and special discounts for Texas Vet Financing. Located 20 minutes from Waco. Call today for your private showing.

Rhonda Dunlap

Donna Long

Blue Cut Ranch

Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, Realtors

254.776.7000

254.722.5584

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254.709.9905

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Kelly Realtors welcomes Debra St Clair

Debra St Clair

Debra is a native Texan and has lived in many areas of Texas from West Texas, where she was born

and raised in Hamlin, Texas, to North Texas in the Metroplex area, and lastly moving to Central Texas over 27

Mobile: 722-0168 • makittrell@aol.com Mike Kittrell, BBA, Realtor/Broker www.mikekittrell.topseller.net Multi Million Dollar Producer

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OPEN HOUSES

117 Holly Grove, Hewitt - Open 2-5 BANK OWNED PROPERTIES

REDUCED - 507 Robinson Dr, Robinson, former daycare, $109,900 1202 Highland Dr. Belton, 3/2, $79,900 - SOLD

OTHER LISTINGS

128 Longwood Circle, Hewitt, 4/3 - SOLD REDUCED AGAIN! 6 Acres in City Limits of Hewitt, Zoned: Residential, City of Hewitt, $64,900 2310 Reuter, Attention Investors, 2/1, 20’s

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105Tampico dr., Hewitt - Just listed! current city Hall and Library building for city of Hewitt,Texas. 9,432 sq. ft. of improvements. MCAD. Convenient location and visibililty in the heart of Hewitt. Excellent opportunity for prime office space in Hewitt. Call Mike for more details 722-0168, 666-6088 MLS # 157529

1.29 Acres Ritchie Rd. Zone, C-2, $130’s 105 Tampico, Hewitt, Current City Hall and Library building for City of Hewitt 18.55 acres, Zoned C-2, Hewitt Dr. Corner of Hewitt Dr. & Ritchie Rd 7501 Bagby, 5.06 acres, Commercial or Mutli-Family, Near new Walmart

1337 RIDGEVIEW DR, HEWITT - New Price! Gorgeous Home Built by Ronnie McNiel in the Stoneridge Addition. Large Open Living Room with Austin Stone Gas Log Fireplace, Kitchen has custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Formal Dining Room with 14 foot ceiling, Isolated Master Bedroom with Luxury Bath, large whirlpool tub and separate shower, separate vanities and large walk in closet, one bedroom has a kitchenette that combined with the adjoining bedroom, forms a perfect “Mother in-Law” suite with lots of extras! MLS # 153652

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208 CHAMA, Hewitt - Just listed! Currently the City of Hewitt Community Center building. Over 7,000 sq. ft. MCAD. Excellent potential for professional office space, call center, retail or church facilities. Zoned C-2. Call Mike for more information 722-0168, 666-6088 MLS # 157532

years ago. She retired from State Government in 2007 and decided to transition to Real Estate and property management. Debra and her husband, JB Potter, live in Hewitt, Texas and have three children: Amber Adair, Luke Adair and Emily Potter. Debra is very excited about her new career in Real Estate and looks forward to assisting you with all of your Real Estate needs. She is a member of the Waco Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She is also a member of Women of Waco.

Office: (254) 666-6088 or 1-800-690-6088

507 N ROBINSON DR, Robinson - Reduced again to sell! Excellent location on Robinson Drive! Former Day Care Center for many years. $109,900 Can be commercial or residential property. Call Mike for more information, 722-0168, 666-6088 MLS # 153682

117 HOLLY GROVE, Hewitt - Another beautiful home built by Ronnie McNiel in the popular Ellis Farm South addition! Four Bedrooms, Three Baths, Isolated Master with Luxury bath, separate whirlpool tub, shower, his-hers vanities, granite vanities, large walk in closet with built in cabinets. Open Family-Kitchen-Eating area with beautiful flooring, woodburning fireplace, huge island in kitchen with granite countertops, gorgeous cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Kids bedrooms’ have a hall bath and a Jack & Jill bath. Must See! Call Mike for more information, 722-0168, 666-6088 MLS #158407

See pics at www.mikekittrell.topseller.net

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2328 Los Arboles Ln, Waco

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Aubrey Barrington

i35realty.com

254-679-9438

616 Christina, Robinson ISD

2pm-4pm

Amanda LaRue

Keller Williams Realty

254-300-1169

1038 South Old Robinson Rd, Robinson ISD

2pm-4pm

Rena Scaramuccia

Keller Williams Realty

254-292-8562

102 Cherry Lynn, China Spring

2pm-5pm

Marci Bennett

Keller Williams Realty

254-744-2299

5533 Wisdom Ct, China Spring ISD

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Gaye Lynn Rast

Keller Williams Realty

254-296-8913

2521 Tigua Court, Woodway

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Kam Parker

Properties Plus

254-752-7337

610 Angel Fire, Hewitt

2pm-4pm

Susan Sharp

Kelly Realtors

254-744-3775

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Trails of Oakridge - Hill Country style living at its best! 118 Oak Meadow Trail - Model Home - 76657 113 Sterling Ridge - 4/2/2 - 76657 124 Sterling Ridge - 4/2/2 - 76657

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Expert tips to make your new house feel like home (BPT) - You know that moving into a new home can be one of life’s biggest stressors - the packing, the paperwork, the unpacking and of course ﬁnding the nearest coffee shop. Making your new house feel like your home can help alleviate some of this stress and provide a safe-haven for some much needed relaxation. “Everyone has a different sense of what home is,” says Elizabeth Lindmier of The Art Institute of Colorado. So while the same aesthetic won’t work for everyone, she

offers her top ﬁve tips to start you in the right direction. 1. Texture and textiles - Instead of having a bunch of hard surfaces, cozy up your home with something soft or textured. This could be a blanket, curtains or area rugs. These items will also provide some acoustical value so noises aren’t echoing in an empty space. 2. Comfort - Have some place in your home where you can relax, recharge and feel at ease. “Make a space where you would like to spend

3. Color - A monochromatic scheme with pops of colors can bring you into a place where you feel comfortable and happy. “Do your research on color theory before painting any space,” says Lindmier. “Different colors can spark different moods, emotions and even behavior. Discover what you’d like a given space to accomplish, and use colors as a tool to create such environment.”

Look at the difference between warm and cool lighting colors to decide what helps achieve the look you want. Also consider task, ambient and accent lighting for your space. “Lighting plays a key role in any home,” Lindmier says. “Through lighting design you can highlight design and architectural features, create lighting which is more useful to the human eye, and work with natural light while keeping energy use to a minimum.”

4. Lighting - There should be aesthetically pleasing lighting.

5. Clutter/stuff “Less is more, but make it more

time,” Lindmier says.

meaningful,” says Lindmier. Get rid of your clutter. When sitting in your space, make sure you can look around and adore the things you see. “Mies van der Rohe’s old adage, ‘less is more,’ certainly holds true here,” says Jackie Barry, Interior Design instructor at The Art Institute of Houston North. “Select signiﬁcant pieces of furniture and art to move. You don’t need to have or show everything you have all in one room.” Barry also advises incorporating a concept called biophilic design, which recognizes

the inherent need of humans to interact and afﬁliate with nature to achieve and maintain optimum health and well-being. “Bring the outside in; don’t neglect good views to the outside, accentuate them,” she says. “Let your garden and landscaping work for you on the inside. Connecting with nature can also have a calming and a comforting effect.” For more information about The Art Institutes, visit artinstitutes. edu.

Due to press time deadline, Open House times are subject to change. Realtors are not responsible for typographical errors.

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868 LEAguE RAnch Rd

2521 TIGUA COURT

3209 ALEXANDER

This new 3 BR/2 BTH 1,584 sq. ft. home is in Midway ISD! Open-design floor plan, large laundry, spacious hall bath, nice patio & backyard. Master suite has dual sinks, large shower & big walk-in closet. Flooring is wood vinyl plank, carpet & tile. Agent-owned. Call Kam Parker 254-752-7337. www.2521Tigua.com

North Waco Neighborhood, Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, central heat and A/C, wood privacy fence, attached double carport. Call Charles Spivey Real Estate - 254-753-5341.

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819 n. 66Th

3024 PINE

1013 RAMBLER

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Two story home, unique both inside and out. Located close to L3. Country living, fenced and cross fenced, two ponds, three car detached garage, and hay storage. Rear entry garage, large living area with wbfp. Located on 30 acres, Axtell Schools. one bedroom downstairs and two other upstairs, Jack and Jill bath. Mature trees and pipe fencing around home. Home is very clean. $249,580. Call Gentry Real Estate 254-662-1272, Waymon Gentry 254-715-0644.

New listing. Detached mother in law suite! Remodeled 2 years ago! Move in ready. www.819n66th.com. Cindy Marable 254-722-0925

New inside and out, 2 bedroom with two baths, central heat and A/C, fenced yard, attached garage. Call for showing. Charles Spivey Real Estate - 254-753-5341.

Estate liquidation, make offer on 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick with enclosed patio, built-in kitchen appliances, needs some freshening up. Double attached garage and fenced yard. Call Charles Spivey Real Estate - 254-753-5341.

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Charles Spivey Real Estate

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2507 S 25th St Great property for an investor or first time home buyer. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with a 1 car garage, kitchen & dinning room combo. Chain link fenced backyard with lots of shade trees. Roof replaced and exterior repainted approximately 12 months ago. Near University High School Campus, Baylor University and HEB. $62,500 Call Mike Sanders 254-715-3922, Waymon Gentry 715-0644, Carl Sims 447-1042

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