PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
April 26, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE
Leah Cox is president of the Waco Association of Realtors and is associated with Kelly, Realtors
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A money-saving tip 70% of homebuyers don’t know about How would you feel if you got home from the grocery store and found a $3 coupon on your kitchen table for the $8 bottle of olive oil you just bought? Frustrating, right? Now imagine your reaction if a similar thing happened after you bought a house. No, you’re not going to find a coupon for your next home. But
there are more than 2,200 homebuyer assistance programs in the U.S., many of which could save you thousands of dollars on your home purchase. Assistance programs exist for first-time buyers, people who work in certain professions, buyers with modest incomes, veterans, people who
purchase certain types of properties, and other circumstances. Many of these programs reduce the amount of your downpayment, lower your closing costs, or provide a lower interest rate than you could otherwise get. Yet 70% of adults don’t even know these programs exist, according to a survey
by NeighborWorks America. If you were among that 70% before reading this, do something for your own good: Explore assistance programs on txhomeprograms.org. Better yet, work with a Texas REALTOR® to identify programs that may save you a bunch of money.
Home improvement tips to prepare for the summer storm season Summer storm season is upon us - and some of those storms can be severe. Water and storm damage to your home can quickly add up and potentially leave your family in danger, which is why it’s a good idea to conduct a spring checkup of your home. Ed Del
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Grande is a master contractor and nationally syndicated home improvement expert. He recommends that all homeowners follow these five tips to make sure their homes and yards are ready for wet and stormy weather:
cause problems with the foundation of your home. Be sure you attach extensions at the base of all downspouts to carry the water away from your home’s foundation. Del Grande recommends a minimum of 4 feet.
1. Gutters and downspouts – If a gutter fails, it can
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Waco Just reduced to $229,900 and could be your home for as little as 3 1/2% down payment. Vintage and beautiful redone classic home with old style charm. Classic french doors from living and dining room. Big sun room can be used for an office, TV room or play room, 3 bedrooms 3 baths. Gorgeous corner lot, perfect for entertaining. Huge rooms, Oversized foyer with fabulous staircase. Your family will love the spaciousness and the convenient location. Don’t wait, call me today for your private showing. Diane Passmore 254-715-6166 Keller Williams
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will have sump pumps installed to remove excessive ground water. Get this system checked before the storm season starts. A failed system in the middle of heavy rains could result in a flooded basement, causing damage to the floor, walls and any items stored in the room.
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Land Tracts from 5 tto 30 A Acres E Each! h! Example: 5 Acres as low as $49,500. $995 down and only $355 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.
China Spring ENJOY SPRINGTIME IN THE COUNTRY! Complete privacy on this heavily wooded 4+ acres with a creek. Spacious home with 4 BR, 4 Baths + study & loft area. Big deck for watching the abundant wildlife. Call Fran or Bob @ 744-5609 to see MLS #158996, $285,000.
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254.709.9908 1051 PARK RIDGE CIRCLE
McGregor Large building lot in the prestigious Hidden Valley addition. Located on the cul-d-sac. Lots of room for family fun and events. Owner is offering a 10% discount if they build your dream home. Contractor has built several homes in the area. $70,000. Call Gentry Real Estate 254-662-1272. Mike Sanders 254-715-3922, Waymon Gentry 254-715-064, Carl Sims 254-447-1042
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Kelly Realtors welcomes Danny Webb to its team of professionals Danny has a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Texas at Austin. Danny founded and owned a software company that specialized in small hospital financial systems. He guided the operations of this Waco-based company for 26 years, until he sold it in 2008. Danny and his wife, Nelma, have been married for 43 years, living in Waco for 36 of those years. They have three sons and nine grandchildren. Danny and Nelma are members of First Baptist Woodway, where he serves as a deacon and trustee. He has always been involved (coaching and watching) in the activities of his sons from Family Center t-ball , flag football, HOT Soccer, Midway Little
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Tammy Bush 254-749-8423
Great 5/3 in Midway ISD. Convenient to everything in Waco. Open living area with WBFP & high ceilings, with an adjacent dining area. Nice size kitchen, with built in cooktop, double oven and a bar for extra seating. Four bedrooms and a nice loft area are upstairs. The master bath has dual vanities, whirlpool tub, and a separate shower.
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League, Midway High School – football, basketball, baseball, track, and choir. Now, he and Nelma are enjoying round two of this with their grandchildren. Danny first became interested in real estate through the services of Shamrock Property Management, part of Kelly Realtors. That very positive experience and
multiple transactions later, led him to decide to join the Kelly team. “This is a refreshing change and challenge. My primary goal is to provide the quality service that Kelly is known for, by helping guide first time home buyers and investors through the steps of acquiring real estate.”
Give your home a colorful makeover in just a weekend Are you limited on time but want to upgrade your home? There are easy home improvements you can achieve in a weekend. Painting is one of the most popular ways to transform the look of your home. Accent walls, interior or exterior doors and home accessories, such as chairs or mirrors rank as the top three weekend painting projects according to a survey conducted by Sherwin-Williams.
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your next weekend painting project up for success: * Upgrade with color beyond walls. Consider painting furniture, a door, or a home accessory, such as a mirror, in a fresh and lively hue to quickly refresh your living space. * Finishes matter. Flat finishes are ideal for an accent wall in your dining room or formal living room. Satin finishes work best in high traffic areas such as a hallway,
Southern Living Charmer. Completely remodeled home in the desirable China Spring School District. Isolated Master bed and bath , 2 bed and bath upstairs with office/study/fitness or extra bedroom along with another living area. Storage/Workshop with electricity. Swimming Pool completed 2014. 8 ft. fence installed 2014. Oversized garage with golf cart storage.
Kristi Baker 254-723-4498
280 JAMI LANE, in China Spring ISD! Spacious Living Area with Double-Sided Stone Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Viking Gas Stove, Isolated Master Suite with Walk-in Shower and Separate Tub, and a 4th Bedroom with Kitchen Area and Private Bath that would be Perfect for a Guest Quarters!
Diane Pryor 254-723-0039
Gorgeous 3BR/2BA 2 car garage home in China Spring ISD. Stained concrete floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallway, tile in the bathrooms, carpet in the bedrooms. Beautiful granite counter tops both in the kitchen and bathrooms. Security system and covered back patio! There's also a beautiful playground, a new splash pad, and a pond for fishing in the subdivision!!
Christie Gilliam 254-715-8070
Shade and luxury abound in this meticulously kept 4 bedroom 3 bath house located minutes from Lake Waco, Ridgewood and shopping. Updates including granite countertops, new hardwood flooring, as well as energy efficient windows and roofing, both with a lifetime transferrable warranty, at 3390 square feet for only $389,900, you don't want to miss it! Call today for your sneak peek before this hits the market tomorrow!
Troy Behringer 254-366-9952
This beautiful Tuscan-style home rivals any other. With Brazos River frontage only minutes away from Baylor's new McLane Stadium. Enjoy your privacy on this 32.809+/- AC (MCAD) estate with gated entry. Entertain by the pool and outdoor kitchen or inside the great room or theater.
Gary Russell 254-307-9700
Midway ISD (South Bosque Elementary). Crown molding, granite counter tops, recessed lighting. Mature trees on over 1/3 acre. Large back patio with pergola, storage building, over-sized 2 car garage and extra big gameroom with pass thru to kitchen. Master suite has new flooring, dual vanities, separate tub and separate shower.
Amber Sheehan 254-855-3008
Price Improvement! A must see! Come see this 3/2 that sits on over a half an acre. Isolated master bedroom with a beautiful oversized tiled shower. Wood decks on front and back of home. Back yard has an extra fenced in area for the animals or kids to play in. Storage building.
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* A paint calculator is your friend. Measure the total height and width (in feet) of the surface to be painted and remember that one gallon will cover approximately 400 square feet with one coat of paint.
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PROPERTY #2696804 So much room in this 4 BR home in Woodway. Beautiful updates! Two liv + 2 din. Oversized kitchen. Master with priv. deck and loft area. South Bosque Elem. MLS#160115 $269,000 (1)
Trish Grif fin• 744-3364 • 744Sue Milam Reed
PROPERTY #2705301 Neat as a pin describes this lovely Hewitt home built by Bill Easter. 3BR/2BA features large living area, high ceilings. Kitchen features lots of counter and cabinet space and breakfast area with view of lovely backyard. Home is very efficient w/ extra insulation and new water heater. Professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler system, trees and privacy fenced. This is a must see home at $174,900 MLS#160167 (2)
Trish Grif fin • 744Trish Griffin • 744-1268
FARM & RANCH Wanna be a cowboy? Move to the country. Home w/3BR/2BA/2G on gorgeous 244 +/- ac. Great open floor plan, spacious fam. rm w/wb stove. Adorable kitchen w/brkfst bar, & rm. Formal Dining. Isolated master.BR & BA w/whirlpool tub & sep shower. Nice workshop, barn w/working pens, eqpt. barns, coastal pastures, & several ponds. Fenced & cross-fenced. Nice working cattle operation. $799,000 MLS#157303 (3)
Trish • 744Kent & Rickie Grif Smith •fin 744-2575 or 716-1116
PROPERTY #2629651 All wrapped up in one beautiful package! 4/2.5/2 w/formal dining, breakfast area, office, isolated master suite w/custom designed AMAZING closet! Spacious living room w/WBFP and built-in entertainment center. Bright kitchen w/ island/panty, open to breakfast area. Tranquil formal dining area, perfect for entertaining. Cozy office/library w/builtin bookshelves. This home features all the amenities for the perfect up-grade & your growing family. Quiet, dead-end, established street. MLS#159660 (4)
Trish Grif fin • 744Kyla Dieterich • 749-6069
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PROPERTY #2678355 Charming historic downtown Lorena home, almost 100 years old! New roof w/radiant barrier, on corner lot. Adorable porch. Horse shoe driveway on side. Massive living room, 2 oversize storage closets, big bedrooms. Wonderful covered wood deck on back. Mature pecan & magnolia trees. Wonderful curb appeal. MLS#160000 (5)
Trish Grif fin• 717-6932 • 744Donna Terrase
PROPERTY #2691337
Fresh paint, new roof, new flooring, & more at 10613 Apache Dr! This 3BR/2BA home has a large living area w/wood burning fireplace & coffered ceiling. Casual dining area has vaulted ceiling & opens to the kitchen. Master suite is spacious & has dual sinks & closets. Big back yard w/storage shed. Water heater & HVAC less than 4 years old! MLS#160066 (9)
Trish Grif fin• • 744Amanda Nesbitt 723-5816
PROPERTY #2711560 Wonderful 4BR/2.5BA home in Robinson w/ pool. This immaculate home features open living w/ WBFP. Kitchen has solid surface counters, stainless appliances, pantry and eat at bar. Lg breakfast area/ dining w/ view of the pool. Isolated master bedroom. Laundry room has freezer space. In-ground pool w/ view of pond. Projector TV system on Patio. Sprinkler system, gutters, and fenced backyard. $239,000 MLS#160195. (6)
Trish Grif fin • 744Trish Griffin • 744-1268
Trish Grif•fin • 744Tera Kiger 495-0402
PROPERTY #2602709
Amazing one owner custom home in beautiful Harris Creek Estates! 3 living areas + formal dining + a study with built-ins! Chef's kitchen includes a center island + built in refrigerator! Extra features include 2 fireplaces, wood flooring + built in wet bar! Beautiful creek side setting on 1.96 acres! You must see this one of a kind custom home! MLS#159493 (17)
Trish • 744Susan Grif Sharpfin • 744-3775
PROPERTY#2614955 Relax on the back porch w/a gorgeous view! Almost 4000 sq ft, 4BR/4BA, w/formal living & dining, den w/bar, extra room upstairs could be office, sitting room or exercise area. Walk out your master bedroom balcony & look out over Mahoney Lake. Outside enjoy the above ground pool w/deck, & cabana bar. 1000 sq ft shop for your RV, or workshop complete w/electric & water. This house is a must see! MLS#159595 (21)
Trish Grif fin • 744Lori Alambar • 709-1685
Trish Grif fin• 749-2806 • 744Lori Richardson
PROPERTY #2701837
Absolutely beautiful home in Twin Rivers. 3BR/2 ½ BA with Open floor plan and many custom features. Wonderful Family room centered with fireplace and wet bar with wine refrigerator. Kitchen has custom cabinets, gas stove, farm sink, granite countertops and Breakfast area. Beautiful Iron front door. Master bedroom has a nice sitting area with access to balcony. Good location! This home is a must see! $289,900 MLS#160144 (8)
Trish fin ••717-4064 744NancyGrif Stanton
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Nearly new home w/numerous upgrades at time of construction: upgraded insulation, appliances, carpet, storage shed, & greenhouse both have electricity. Beautiful landscaping w/ fruit trees. Sprinkler system, plus rain barrel collection from gutters, great to conserve water! MLS#158935 (10)
Wonderful family home in convenient Lake Air Estates. Many updates including 3 month old roof, granite counter tops, new water heater & stainless appliances. Refrigerator stays. Family room plus formal dining & breakfast room. Large utility room. Nice yard w/sprinkler system. Storm windows. Washer & dryer are negotiable. MLS#160062 (11)
Gorgeous home in TWIN RIVERS. This 4BR/2.5BA home has plantation shutters, spacious living w/stone WBFP, surround sound & custom built ins. Formal dining. Kitchen has granite counters, island, pantry, eat at bar, & breakfast area w/built in seating. Isolated master suite & large bathroom w/wonderful slate flooring, dual vanities, & separate closets. Security sys. Privacy fence backyard, covered patio, sprinkler sys, & outdoor fireplace. $289,900 MLS#159987 (12)
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Trish • 744BobbieGrif Bills fin • 722-3855
PROPERTY #2605852 This pretty, brick 3 BR, 2 BA home sits on 2 lots & has a wonderful screened in back porch. Beautiful hardwood floors & lots of windows for natural light. The kitchen has a breakfast bar in the nook & is open to the dining & living room - pocket doors if you want to close each off from the other. Long hall leads to the isolated master bedroom. Conveniently located on a corner lot, close to shopping & restaurants. MLS#159546 (13)
PROPERTY #2387043 Beautiful custom 3/5/3 home on approx 3 AC w/a custom POOL & priceless VIEW. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, & large island. Endless options w/game room that leads to balcony, oversized bonus room upstairs, & spare room that leads to pool & outdoor kitchen area downstairs. Oversized & walk-in closets throughout. Spacious laundry room w/ amenities. Master suite that leads to pool has wonderful walk-in closets, custom shower, antique tub & dual vanities. This property has too many custom touches to list! $649,900 MLS#158149 (7)
Historic building in downtown Lorena. Brick structure sits on Center Ave with parking in rear and street front. Unfinished inside, ready for custom design. Can be residential, commercial, or both according to City of Lorena. MLS#159766 (14)
Trish Grif fin • 744Jackie Fatten • 749-6508
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo in South Waco. Raised ceilings, covered patio/deck area, & sprinkler system. Call for more details! MLS#160061 (18)
Trish Grif fin • 744Kevin Collins • 716-1908
PROPERTY # 2229881
Built in 1880, imagine decorating the 3 original mantles. Porches surround the house. Corner lot with iron fencing. 3/2 guest house and 3 car garage with floored loft. MLS#152998 (22)
Trish Grif fin • 744Becky Shook • 717-1636
Trish fin• 722-0021 • 744Woody Grif Rogers
Commercial lot at corner of N 9th and W Waco Drive. Great location for convenience store, restaurant and commercial business. MLS#159646 (15) Trish Grif fin• 233-1870 • 744Debra St. Clair
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Trish Grif•fin • 744Tera Kiger 495-0402
Sold "as is" condition. Great investment property. 2 bed/1 bath, living room, dining room. Utility room in house. Two car carport and storage building. Priced to sell. MLS#159322 (16)
Debra St. Clair • 233-1870
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PROPERTY #2696790
Major updates in 2010. 4/3 in Meadowland Est. Formal living w/raised ceiling, brick fireplace & built-ins. Formal dining w/ trayed ceiling. Spacious kitchen features oak cabinets, granite counters, tumbled backsplash, double oven, smooth surface cooktop, microwave, granite island & breakfast area. Master BR/BA has trayed ceiling, double vanity w/granite counters & large closet. Isolated 4th BR w/bath. Wood flooring, tile, carpet, crown molding, custom paint, 2" blinds. Freezer space in laundry. Covered patio. MLS#160114 (19)
Fantastic 4BR/2.5BA home in Woodway. Great floorplan. Living area boasts wood burning fireplace, built-ins & raised ceilings. Kitchen w/stainless appliances, plenty of cabinets & counter space, breakfast bar & breakfast area. Isolated master suite features soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities & over-sized walkin closet. Beautiful landscaping. Privacy fenced backyard w/nice shade trees & covered patio. Spray foam insulation in the attic-lower electric bills! Must see! MLS#160090 (20)
John Derrick • 855-7777
Trish Grif fin• 744-5818 • 744Trammell Kelly
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PROPERTY #2560584
Lake Air Tower. This is a great opportunity to be in a wonderful, friendly community. Many amenities that will make your life so much more enjoyable. 2/2 plus 2 covered parking spaces; washer/ dryer connections; nice view; good location and patio out every room will insure your enjoyment. MLS#154555 (23)
Nancy Hutto • 717-0785
This is your chance to own 2 Baylor Properties. 1719 & 1717 S 17th. These 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Duplexes are located right next door to each other & are to be sold together. These properties have been well maintained & are ready for new owners. MLS#159228 (24)
Linda Porter • 855-5804
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J. Scot Sanders is delighted to have recently joined the talented team at Kelly, Realtors
digital marketing as the main reasons he’ll be able to achieve his clients’ goals. He prides himself on being “a connector of “It’s the combination people to people, and of the impeccable people to resources.” reputation of Stewart Kelly and the team at That attitude allows Kelly, Realtors as well him to holistically serve his clients as their dedication to as a consummate staying up-to-date on professional while the market and the most innovative ways still having that personal touch. to serve their clients Scot has been married that drew me in,” to his wife Brooke—a said Scot. He touts Waco native and fifth himself as having old-fashioned values, generation Baylor applicable knowledge Bear—for just over ten years and they and experience, and have owned homes in the ability to utilize social media and the Hewitt/Woodway
area for most of that time. They have two daughters and attend First Baptist Church Woodway. Scot grew up around the industry and is a second generation Realtor. His father, Mike Sanders, has been a licensed agent who has served in various educational and leadership roles in the Waco real estate market most of Scot’s life. Scot is a member of the Waco, Texas, and National Associations of Realtors as well as the Greater Waco Chamber.
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113 LoST mapLES cT., Hewitt - Gorgeous patio Home by dutschman in the new Hollyn addition off ritchie road. Large open family room/kitchen/eating area. Stainless Steel appliances, large island with granite countertops, woodburning fireplace, wood flooring in family room, isolated master bedroom with luxury bath, separate garden tub and large shower, covered patio, sodded yard with sprinkler system, fenced yard. Must See! MLS # 160120
105 Tampico, Hewitt, Current City Hall and Library building for City of Hewitt .82 Acre commercial lot, former site of Hewitt P.D. $130’s 12.55 acres, Zoned C-2, Hewitt Dr. Corner of Hewitt Dr. & Ritchie Rd. 7501 Bagby, 5.06 acres, Commercial or Mutli-Family, Near future Walmart
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Five upgrades for under $5,000 to put your home at the top of every buyer’s list (BPT) - It’s a sobering truth of real estate that sellers often have to spend money to make money. Even if your home is relatively new, you still face costs associated with getting it ready to show, such as repainting interior rooms or hiring professional cleaners and stagers. If your home could use some TLC and updating, spending as little as $5,000 on key upgrades could improve its appeal for buyers - and ensure a speedier sale at a better price. Here are five upgrades you can make for under than $5,000 to help put your home at the top of every buyer’s must-see list this spring. 1. Upgrade your entryway - Replacing an old, dated or worn entry door can be a cost-effective way to ensure buyers get a good first impression when they walk in your house. Whether you choose a fiberglass, wooden or steel model, installing a new entry door can cost a few thousand dollars, yet the return on investment at the time of resale can be significant. A fiberglass entry door returns about 72 percent of its investment, while a steel door recoups more than 100 percent of its value, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report. Enhance your new door with attractive plantings, fresh paint and clean windows around the entryway to create a memorable, attractive entry for just a few thousand dollars. 2. Increase natural light - More buyers are becoming aware of the mood- and productivity-enhancing benefits of natural light, and homes with big, bright windows have always been in demand. Adding windows to a room can be a costly, time-consuming affair. Not so with adding a skylight. For well under $5,000
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and in just a day or two, a professional can install an Energy Star qualified, solar powered no-leak fresh-air skylight, like those from Velux America. Professional installation costs nationally ranges from around $900 to $2,325, with an average of $1,400, according to HomeAdvisor.com.
The low installation cost will leave you plenty of budget to enhance the skylight upgrade even further with energy efficiencyboosting solar-powered blinds. The skylight and blinds are operated by remote control and the blinds are available in designer colors and patterns to enhance your décor. The products, as well as installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit to further reduce the cost of the improvement. The most popular rooms in the home for fresh air skylights are baths, where they provide privacy in addition to natural light, and kitchens, where they vent cooking odors and humidity naturally while brightening this much-used workspace. Visit www.veluxusa. com to learn more. 3. Beautify a master bathroom - Bathrooms and kitchens sell homes. Making a few cosmetic upgrades to even a small master bath can help increase a home’s appeal and value. For less than $5,000 you can easily repaint, upgrade faucets, replace old cabinet hardware and add decorative touches like designer towels. If you’ve already done all that, take a look at the floor or countertops - two cost-effective upgrades that can wow buyers. Since counters don’t make up that much square footage in most bathrooms, replacing them with granite can cost just a couple thousand dollars. Tile flooring is also a relatively inexpensive way to improve a bathroom’s look and
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4. Heat things up in the kitchen - Kitchen remodels can offer high ROI for sellers, but a full remodel may be outside your budget. If you’ve already done the obvious - like repainting and decluttering - it’s time to look for a few more cost-effective improvements that will appeal to buyers. Just as in the bathroom, swapping old faucets and cabinet hardware with new designer options can enhance the appeal of a kitchen. Shabby, outdated appliances can hinder a speedy sale, so consider replacing them with new ones. You don’t necessarily need to install top-of-the-line, highpriced appliances to make a good impression, either. Newer, Energy Star qualified appliances represent savings for buyers down the road.
With $5,000, you can accomplish a lot in terms of landscaping. You can sod a small front yard, add decorative planting beds to a lush lawn, or even install shade trees that will both beautify the yard and enhance the home’s energy efficiency in summer. Decorative concrete stamping of walkways and driveways is another cost-effective way to improve a home’s curb appeal.
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Bluebonnet Properties 3408 Fadal, 3/2, WBFP, den, appls, $995. 625 Brushy Creek Hewitt, large 3/2/2, MISD $1395 4400 Athens - 3/1, appls, $995. 254-776-3090
3550 Hillcrest 756-4852 FURNISHED 1BR APARTMENTS ALL BILLS PAID (INCLUDING ELECTRICITY)
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Whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, no one wants to see their home linger long before selling. A few simple upgrades can help ensure your home gets plenty of attention this spring selling season.
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N. W. WACO-Lake Ridge Apts. 2504 Hilltop Dr. Waco, 76710. GREAT LOCATION. Near Lake Waco at the corner of Valley Mills Dr & Lake Shore Dr. Both 1 & 2 bedrooms available. GREAT RATES! $450mo-$625mo. Contact Sandy to view at 254-732-2620
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5. Lavish landscaping -No single aspect of your home has a greater impact on a buyer’s first impression than the landscaping. A great front yard sets the tone for the rest of the home, appealing to buyers on a number of levels, including beauty, practicality and savings.
From $400
MOVE IN SPECIALS with a year lease & approved credit* MORRIS REAL ESTATE 800 Rambler Dr. 254-776-5113. Open Mon-Fri 9-5pm. Sat. 10-2pm.
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NORTH WACO - $800 deposit $800 month 3 br 2bath 2 living areas garage and carport 3612 sleeper New dishwasher stove fridge Sprinkler System Contact Maria 254-379-0006
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HEWITT - 406 Blue Jay. 4/2/2, one acre land, 1726 sq ft, new remodel $1100mo & $1000dep. 254-715-1355 N. WACO - Large 2BR, CH&A, near MCC. $700mo. Call 254-875-2240 SPIVEY REAL ESTATE 2519 Reuter, 2/1, CH&A, $550 305 Cedar, 3/1. CH&A, $700 753-5341 www.spiveyrealestate.com
Mobile Homes, Lots Rent WACO - Mfg Home Sites for rent. Nicest Communities in Waco. 662-3004/ 662-0141 Travel Trailer spaces for rent
0 J R Grace 0 I buy houses, any condition, fair price, CASH, call me anytime. 644-8707
Farms, Land, Timber COOKE COUNTY- 2.75 heavily wooded acres with utilities. 10 minutes north Lake Ray Roberts. Call 254-722-0500
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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Reduced for Quick Sale Private Wooded Homesite $19,900 Only $180/mo! 18-hole golf course, lake, resort style pool, new clubhouse. EZ Terms. (877) 785-9198 NMLS #1228042
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HEWITT - 617 Pinewood Lane 3BR/3BA, game room-pool Owner finance avail. $140,000. 254-772-8866
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Sunday, April 26th, OPEN HOUSES
Clifton:
150 Leon Drive
2-4
March Team
722-9242
104 Claudette
2-4
Maritza Perez
715-9434
910 N 12th 914 N 12th
2-4 2-4
Milka Corpus Edwin Diaz
214-9101 214-7243
8506 Oakdale
1-3
Paula Guthrie
749-8362
Hewitt: Waco: (254) 77640000 2
1
717.7124
6
WONDERFUL, SPACIOUS 2-STORY HOME in W. WOODWAY, PERFECT FOR A LARGE or GROWING FAMILY. 5BR’s, 3 baths, with 2 living + 2 dining areas, and 3,500 sq ft of living area. Open family room w/ WBFP, pretty formal dining room with decorative moldings. Downstairs master suite, 3 BR’s and den/ game room upstairs. Large kitchen w/lots of cabinets & c-top space, breakfast area. Long covered front porch, plus an upstairs balcony. Big back patio with an in-ground pool. $329,900 MLS#159963
10
717.5795
Beautiful 4 bedroom in Stoneridge subdivision in MISD is at 701 Fieldstone! e! Gorgeous family room that opens to a gourmet kitchen w/quality granite. Isolated master suite w/huge closet that has even a computer nook! Elegant formal dining. Corner lot & beautiful landscaped both front nt & Back. $269,900 MLS#160132
744.0618
GWEN MILLS
JASON RANKIN 22
Live in West in this 3689 Sq Ft/ home with a true Mother in Law Apartment. Separate entry 1 bed 1 bath full kit & utility. Living/dining room m with fireplace. Main part of home 3/2 with large open family room, kitchen with all the er amenity & 2 more fireplaces. Isolated master & bath. Formal dining plus lrg. Wrap around breakfast bar. High beamed ceiling, lrg. Utility ty area with door to back yard. 1 acre priced at $399,000 by appt. only. MLS#159644
Incredible UNDER $100K! This hiis beautiful new construction offe ers offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms ms with stained concrete floors throughout ugh the living room, Dining room, m, Kitchen and carpet in bedrooms. oom ms. A must see!!! MLS#156601
717.5146
Open 4 y 2Toda
Beautiful Lake Whitne Whitney, 1 block away, 2 blocks fro om m Marina, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. bat b $99,900. MLS#156986
The March Team Anita - 722.9242 Ben - 315.8189
749.7388
214.9101
715.9434
MARITZA PEREZ 20
Beautiful property on 10 acres overlooking Lake Waco and the river. Sitting on a bluff, the e3 bedroom (ea. with a private bath), 3.5 baths has as everything. Open floor plan. Kitchen has a large arge e island, granite counters. Great living area with th a atio,, huge fireplace with gas logs. Screened in patio, large shop, a detached garage with carport that at was used as a garden building. Fenced area a forr your pets. Watch for the deer and turkey that at come co through. Close to town. MLS#159537
NEW LISTING in HEWITT! Immac Immaculate lat /2 home on Apache for $165,000. 3/2/2 in Midway ISD and close Hewitt Elementary. Big back yard, mature trees and a great patio. Call Fran @ 744-2603 or Bob @ 744-5609.
715.2994
744.2603
CYNDI MITCHELL
FRAN GOOD 24
Well-kept 4BR/2BA in popular Renaissance rrells subdivision with great curb appeal! Built by Sorrells and Gunn in 2006, this house has over 2,000 sqft g. and provides a perfect floor plan for entertaining. Walk-in to the open living area which compliments entss te/ the separate dining and breakfast rooms. Granite/ backsplash installed in kitchen 2015. Isolated master maste bedroom with nice closet space. Sellers offering g $1,000 carpet allowance with acceptable offer. Privacy fence and sprinkler system. Midway ISD. D. MLS#160150
722.1257
Milka Corpus
JEANEY MORGAN 25
Open 4 y 2Toda
26
Open 4 y 2Toda
Incredible UNDER $100K! This beautiful new construction offerss 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with h out ut stained concrete floors throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen che en and carpet in bedrooms. A mustt se see!!! MLS#156603
214.7243
EDWIN DIAZ
Open 4 y 2Toda
Built by Ronnie McNeil McNeil. Fabulous Kitchen chen with exquisite level 3 granite, crown mouldings all over the house, big bedrooms, nice size laundry room with sink, extra a big pantry. Beautiful tile in kitchen and d bathrooms, hardwood in living and formal dining. Projector and screen in back porch will stay. Big storage room in garage. MLS#159420
DONNA LONG 19
Don’t miss out on this patio atio o home! Move in condition, so o clean and very quiet. Two ur space Parking right out your kitchen door. Overlooks patio. A wonderful place to live! MLS#158687
548.3792
21
Immaculate home in Stone Creek Ranch. Ranch Features 3 bedroom 2 and 1/2 baths with large living area and formal dining. g. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, s, island and breakfast bar. Isolated master bedroom with extra large closet. et. Two guest bedrooms with Jack n Jill bathroom. Pretty landscaping! Must see. MLS#160125
ASHLEY Burgess KEGERREIS IS 18
744.3597
GENNY DAVIS 16
15
717.8256
ALLYSON STANLEY 17
749.8362
PAULA GUTHRIE
One-of-a-kind mid-century Mod/Desert Style house near Lake Waco! So private & tranquil~ Open pen the gate to your own secluded paradise. This iss no cookie cutter house~ only for the adventurous ous who have an artistic eye & dream of something thing unique. No room is perfectly square & this adds to the “cool” factor. The wall of windows ws overlooking the brick terrace brings the outdoors in! $169,900 MLS# 160189
COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST in thiss traditional style beauty filled with southern n charm. 5 BR, 4.5 BA, & outdoor oasis with th gorgeous swimming pool/hottub, outdoor living, and outdoor kitchen. Wonderful workshop w/electricity & carport for additional parking. Beautiful tree-covered d lot in Bruceville. $449,000. #153042
Immaculate house on large lot with mature shade trees in MISD! 3/2 2 beautifully updated w/wood floors rs throughout, open floor plan, granite n nite in kitchen and master, master bath at ath completely redone! Large 2nd living vi ving area. 722 Wheatland, $215,000 MLS# 160083
Great building site near Chimney Hill and Lake Shore Drive. This lot overlooks a ravine and is on a low traffic street. Ideal for a home with many windows to view the serene wooded ravine $12,900 MLS#145373
PAULA GUTHRIE 14
229.0261
NATALIE MORPHEW 12
11
749.8362
744.6655
ROMAN NOVIAN
Cute Home in Hewitt! 3BR/2BA. 1462+/-SqFt. Living room w/ WBFP, BFP, FP, vaulted ceiling & views of backyard. kyar ard. Freshly painted exterior & lovely ly landscaping, new roof 2008 & newer a/c. Midway ISD! ONLY $122,900.00! MLS#160151 www.NatalieMorphew.com
744.3679
Character & charm fill this 3BR/2BA. It offers 2 living & 2 eating areas. Move in condition with recent paint, light fixtures, new roof and carpet. Pretty hardwood floors fill most of the home. $119,900 MLS#158073
Beautiful Woodway 2-story home on a large large, rge, tree covered lot. A large and inviting living ng area is open to the dining area and features ures wood-look flooring, a stone fireplace, and nd beautiful wood beams. The kitchen has lots of cabinet space and a breakfast area. The he second living is large and has a half bath. th. Enjoy nature on a beautiful deck with so o much space and privacy! MLS#160200
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BETTY WILLIS
POLLY HEDRICK
CAMILLE JOHNSON
PAM TUCKER
4913 Lake Arrowhead. Wonderful ul home in Lake Air area......3 bedroom, 2.5 5 bath, b plus office, 2 living areas plus sunroom. oom. roo New windows throughout at cost of $9000. Great patio for entertaining, g, beautiful tree covered lot with wood od fence, electric gate. Wheelchair accessible. $187,000 MLS#159457 7
717.7124
744.3858
644.3759
STEVE CUNNINGHAM 7
Beautiful home in Riverside Addition in Midway ISD at 7 Starry Night. Almost an acre a lot covered with gorgeous trees. 4 brs/4.5baths. .5ba Beautiful formal dining & formal living area rea with wood-burning fireplace. Open kitchen, en, family room & breakfast area arrangement. ent. Isolated downstairs master. Unbelievable e gourmet kitchen- a show place! $749,000 00 MLS#153815
Unique fl floor plan! Great fo for someone wanting to make some income or needs a mother-in-law suite. 3bdrm 2ba total. Main level 2 Br/1 Ba. Finished basement with open kitchen, bdrm, & 1 Ba. The house is fully furnished. Connally ISD MLS#160067 www.WacoRealEstateForSale.com or Facebook.com/PamTuckerREALTOR
744.4325
POLLY HEDRICK
CAMILLE JOHNSON
13
What a great place to entertain family and friends! Built by Cooper and Horn. Wonderful floorplan with formal dining, formal living, family room with fireplace off kitchen, super isolated master suite, 4 full baths, plus half bath for pool/outside guests. Incredible landscaping front and back, large tiled patio with weatherproof latticed cover and fountain, redwood gazebo, recirculating pools with timers, 9x16 greenhouse, timer controlled drip system, and underground storm shelter. MLS#159467
PRETTY NEW HOME in the New Chapel Ridge Development, off of Panther Way, in Waco/Hewitt. 3/2/2 with an open family room & kitchen. The family room has a corner WBFP & large lighted decorator niche. The kitchen has granite tops, SS appliances, pantry, island w/built-in eating area, & breakfast area. Formal dining room off the entry. Nice master suite. Bath has dual vanities & large walk-in shower. Walkthrough laundry room, has easy access from all BR’s. Large covered patio. $228,990. MLS#160168
744.3858
9
4
3
Hidden Valley Beauty on a quiet culde-sac at 2030 Hillrock Rd. 2 story with th 5bedrooms 4.5 baths & 3 living areas plus as pl another isolated br & bath downstairs, rs, too! to Home has gorgeous pool, spa, outdoor oorr kitchen, fire pit & more! Downstairs master suite. Ideal home in Midway ISD. SD. $799,900 MLS#155316
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Woodway:
Whitney Ellis 28
Twin Rivers Treasure! Over 2600 Sq, Sq, Ft. 4 BR, 3 BA, Large 4th BR can be e 2nd living area. Stainless appliances, es, double ovens, wood floors, fantastic master bath, plantation shutters across osss front. Corner lot with plenty of parking. ng. g. It has all the WOW factors. To see call C.M. now! MLS#159661 61
715.3440
C.M. NEVILL