October 25, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE Home Tours .......... Pg. 2 Rental Living ........ Pg. 3 Open House .......... Pg. 4 Classifieds ............. Pg. 5
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Leah Cox is president of the Waco Association of Realtors and is associated with Kelly, Realtors
The new law that addresses creeping property-tax rates American poet Carl Sandburg once reflected on the creeping of fog, how it “comes on little cat feet.” That type of stealth is fine for the weather but not for Texas property-tax policy. Many Texans get sticker shock from their property-tax bills. They get an even bigger shock when they discover that their local taxing jurisdiction— municipality, county, school district—raised tax rates without their knowledge. Members of the Texas Legislature have heard
the outcry from Texans. You want a more transparent process and stricter requirements to approve tax-rate increases. This year, legislators took a major step to address this issue. Effective Jan. 1, 2016, a local taxing unit must have a supermajority to approve a propertytax rate increase. That means at least 60% of the unit’s members must vote in favor of the increase. Furthermore, all property-tax changes will be posted in an easily accessible and consumer-friendly
manner. This new law didn’t get a lot of attention last session but could have a significant impact on your wallet. Taxing jurisdictions will no longer be able to hide behind voice votes, simple majorities, and ambiguous public notices to increase tax rates. Each year tens of thousands of Texans show up at central appraisal district offices to protest the values assessed on their property. But almost no one attends the budget hearings where property-tax
rates are set. This new law enables citizens to take a more active role in setting their tax rates and helps them understand why their elected officials feel a rate increase is necessary. We know taxes are necessary for communities to fund government services. However, increases should be done in a judicious, transparent manner—not approved in a stealthy manner, creeping up on little cat feet.
Five ways to redefine your outdoor space (BPT) - Winter’s coldest days make you appreciate spring and summer, as well as the warm afternoons spent outdoors enjoying these seasons. And when the time comes, there’s no better place to relax than in your own backyard. If your space isn’t all it could be, though, this is the perfect time for a little outdoor upgrade. Below are five projects you can tackle on your own to reinvent your backyard and turn it into the space you always knew it could be. * Landscape for the year. Landscaping provides a focal point in your yard, but don’t just landscape with the warmer months in mind - include plants
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for each season. Showcase blooming flowers and hostas in the warmer months, and pair them with evergreen conifers for a look that’s inviting all year long. * One-of-a-kind planter boxes. Showcase your most beautiful blooms or delicious herbs in planter boxes made from Western Red Cedar. Western Red Cedar is ideal for planter boxes because it is naturally rot, decay and insect resistant. Plus, building the box is easy. You can learn how to build planter boxes of your own at Realcedar.com. * Sitting beside the fire. A fire pit is a great way to extend your backyard use into the
evening hours, and giving the pit a professional look is easier than you think. Start by measuring the pit area and then build your wall of pavers. Surround the pit itself with gravel, additional pavers or another nonflammable substance, then add some comfy chairs and prepare to enjoy. * The all-in-one pergola. Whether you’re looking for a little shade, a centerpiece for the yard or the perfect spot to entertain, a pergola delivers. Building the pergola out of a lighter wood like Western Red Cedar will make the material easier to handle for any DIYer, and the appearance and smell of Western Red
Cedar ensures your pergola will blend in naturally with the rest of your yard. You can find instructions for building your own pergola at Realcedar.com. * Let there be light. Enjoy your backyard any time of day with just a little lighting. Solar-powered path lights are a low-maintenance way to showcase your new landscaping, and hanging track lighting can bring an evening glow to your pergola. Finally, don’t forget tiki torches. Adding a couple will give your backyard a rustic feel and keep the mosquitos away at the same time. What could be better than that?
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Waco AWESOME new listing nestled on a cul de sac with beautiful towering oak tree at 600 N 60th. You will welcome a well maintained 3BR 2BA with 2 living areas.Value Priced at $124,900. Buy now to save $$$$$ with your Homestead Exemption.
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This well-kept home in Hewitt has over 2500 s.f. Updated with granite countertops, glass-tile backsplash and new hardwood and tile floors. Formal dining room plus breakfast area. The detached 2-car garage has a extra room connected with bath-- perfect for an office or 4th bedroom. All this plus a large gameroom with private entry.
Sheila Jones Lucra Real Estate, LLC
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How to determine the true value of home improvements (BPT) - As the U.S. housing industry continues to emerge from the Great Recession, signs are pointing toward positive recovery. In fact, a recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University states that the home improvement industry could see record spending in 2015. It’s news like this that may have you contemplating an update to your house. Even if you plan to stay in your home for years to come, it’s important to consider which home remodeling projects offer the potential for a positive return on investment.
“Homeowners want lasting value from their exterior renovation projects, so it’s important to select the best materials for the job upfront,” says Jerry Blais, senior vice president of marketing for Ply Gem Industries. “For example, when choosing siding for the home, vinyl siding provides overall better performance than wood, engineered wood and fiber cement and requires less maintenance both in the short and long term, allowing homeowners to complete their renovation and enjoy it,
course, profit. Get at least three contractor estimates to ensure your contractor is cost-effective and reputable. * DIY costs. Should you forgo a contractor? Keep in mind you will need to rent or buy power tools and equipment and potentially learn new skills. * Hidden costs. For example, bringing outdated electrical or plumbing installations to code, or removing lead paint.
Five home improvements with the highest ROI The 2015 Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value report identifies these top five mid-range exterior home renovations as beneficial investments that allow homeowners to recoup a substantial percentage of their investment when they resell their homes: * Replacing the front door (steel 101.8 percent) * Adding manufactured stone veneer (92.2 percent) * Replacing the garage door (88.4 percent) * Replacing the siding (vinyl 80.7 percent) * Adding a deck (wood 80.5 percent) The cost-value ratio compares resale value to construction cost. The higher the percentage, the more of the job costs you are likely to recoup when selling your home.
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“Research shows that more homeowners intend to remain in their homes after remodeling, however, resale value is still a major factor when planning renovations,” says Susan Selle, chief marketing officer of exterior building products manufacturer Ply Gem Industries. Before spending a significant amount of time and money on your next home improvement project, consider these tips.
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The s no place There’ like HOME! hassle-free, for years. In addition, vinyl siding provides the styles, textures and stylish colors homeowners want to create beautiful curb appeal.” Budgeting for success Once you’ve decided which replacement and remodeling projects will offer the best ROI, develop a schedule and a budget to ensure the home makeover remains financially sound. The budget defines the project’s scope, estimates overall costs, and helps to establish priorities. Generally, renovation costs should not exceed 30 percent of your home’s value and should be consistent with housing trends in your neighborhood. What should the budget include? Websites like www. plygem.com offer comprehensive advice for creating a renovation budget and sticking to it. To start, consider these likely-to-occur expenses: * Contractor costs. These include labor and may incorporate employee benefits, professional fees, permit and inspection charges and, of
exterior renovations, this may include tree trimming, clearing land, and renting a haul-away container. * Interim housing costs. If you plan to relocate, you will need living expenses for the project’s duration. * Material cost. These include large expenses and small ones (ex. nails, trim) and could account for as much as half to 75 percent of the total cost. Factor in an extra 6-to-10 percent for waste for materials that are cut and fitted.
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Bringing it home If you’re interested in nearterm resale value, it’s important to make sure that selling your home will at least recoup the cost of any completed projects. If you plan to stay in your home for many years, however, you’ll not only benefit from an improved resale value down the road, but you’re also more likely to appreciate the improved comfort and curb appeal in the meantime.
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3 BR/2 BA, original owner occupied, hardwood and tile floors, yard sprinkler system, storage shed, covered patio/deck, USDA Financing eligible community. Call Charles Johnson at (254) 776-1296.
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Sometimes Spouse Announces Ribbon Cutting of new office Hewitt, Tx — Today at the Ribbon Cutting, Sometimes Spouse LLC announced the immediate availability of their Handyman Home Maintenance Plan & Cleaning Home Maintenance Plan enabling home-owners to subscribe to the latest in home maintenance plans. “Occasionally you need a spouse without the hassle,” said Christy Ogle, CEO at Sometimes Spouse LLC. Sometimes Spouse rents out husbands and wives, to make your life easier. Many customers have already
benefited from Sometimes Spouse Handyman & Household Services in the Waco, Tx. area. Mary, a home-owner, recently had home repairs and improvements completed by Sometimes Spouse enabled Mary to have peace of mind, that her home will be maintained by a professional and trustworthy company. “Sometimes Spouse did a kitchen remodeling job by adding new granite countertops, painting cabinets, and building a custom island on Mary’s home, and also provided
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deep cleaning services,” said Max, COO. Mary stated, “I am amazed at what Sometimes Spouse has done with improving my home. I just love this service.” Founded in 2013, Sometimes Spouse LLC is the Central Texas leader in handyman services. The company offers a wide range of handyman and household services designed to help make others lives easier and provide a higher quality of life by improving homes, offices and neighborhoods throughout Central Texas.
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509 ROWAN OAK, Hewitt - Gorgeous Custom Home on one of the Best Streets in Hewitt! Brazilian wood and marble flooring throughout. Formal living with Fireplace and built-in entertainment center, Formal Dining, Family room overlooking huge fenced back yard, Isolated master bedroom with luxury bath, separate vanities, whirlpool garden tub and shower, Large closet. Open Island kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, convection oven, breakfast area with built-in china cabinet, tile flooring, sprinkler system. MLS#160267
105 TampiCo dr., Hewitt - reduced! 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
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4 Acres in Mackey Ranch. Excellent building site. $32,000 - SOLD 2310 Reuter, Attention Investors, 2/1, 20’s - SOLD 109 Lost Maples Ct., Hewitt 3/2/2 - SOLD
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2601 Tigua Court - Just Listed! Beautiful “never lived in” home on quiet culde-sac finished in June of this year! Three bedrooms, two baths, large open living area with large granite covered island, Isolated master suite with luxury bath, granite vanities and large walk-in closet. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, security system, beautiful yard with sprinkler system taken care of by HOA. Carefree living! Call Mike Kittrell 254 666-6088.
7501 Bagby, 5.06 acres, Commercial or Mutli-Family, Near future Walmart 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 - SOLD 12.55 acres, Zoned C-2, Hewitt Dr. Corner of Hewitt Dr. & Ritchie Rd. - UNDER CONTRACT
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HOMEWISE
Real Estate Tips and Advice
Buying Down Points
By ALEX MASON | Green Shoot Media
REAL ESTATE 101
Selecting a mortgage is a tough job filled with research, questions and some home study before signing on the dotted line. A good loan officer will evaluate your unique situation to include how many years you intend to live in your new home, recommend a type of mortgage to match your fixed or fluctuating monthly income and offer you the opportunity to lower your interest rates and reduce your monthly payments with the “buying down points” technique. In some cases, buying down points is the best approach to home financing, and the purchaser may wish to wait an extra few months to save the additional cash to get the discount. Ask your loan officer what he or she recommends for your current and future financial status, and ask them to formulate a plan especially for your unique and individual situation.
Tax Implications The Internal Revenue Service offers the following advice for the tax deduction for mortgage interest points: “If you pay interest in advance for a period that goes beyond the end of the tax year, you must spread this interest over the tax years to which it applies. Generally, you can deduct in each year only the interest that qualifies as home mortgage interest for that year. An exception (discussed later) applies to points.”
WHAT IS IT?
Buying down points is a means of financial leverage to plunk down some extra cash at the time of your signature in exchange for a favorable adjustment to your interest rate. Each buy-down point equates to 1 percent of the balance financed, so if you have a $500,000 loan balance, each point would cost you $5,000.
HOW IT HELPS
Buying down points may require an uncomfortable amount of cash out of pocket in the beginning, but over the life of the loan, the homeowner will enjoy substantial savings and may be able to pay the mortgage off early. Although the monthly savings may be less than $100, the longterm financial strategy is to keep your money in your wallet, where
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Buying down points — or paying interest at closing in exchange for a lower interest rate for the life of the loan — could save you thousands of dollars. it belongs. It may take several years to recoup your initial cash investment of buying down points, but a mortgage will follow you most of your life. It’s important to consider your future income and retirement funds available in your later years.
THE BEST SITUATION
The home buyers who will benefit the most from buying down
points are those who intend to keep the home for a longer period of time and opted for a fixed mortgage for 20, 30 or 40 years. Because it takes nearly a decade to recoup the buying points strategy investment, the homeowner will not see a significant amount of mortgage payments saved unless he or she remains in the property for close to or exceeding the life of the loan.
IDEAL CANDIDATES Home buyers who earn a fixed
income, such as a standard salary that may or may not include bonuses, have a dependable cash flow and can plan for their future mortgage payments from a pattern of monthly income. However, home buyers who earn their living through sales commissions or experience highs and lows with seasonal cash flow months may wish to explore buying down points to counter against tough times down the road. In addition, it is important to understand your retirement pack-
age and all its benefits to carefully calculate what is going to be a comfortable monthly output on a mortgage in case your property is not paid off when you retire. If you are purchasing a home and your retirement will come before paying off the loan balance, it’s smart financial shopping to use the buying down points program to enjoy a lower monthly payment and reduced balance at the end of the loan.
Alex Mason is a former real estate agent and mortgage broker living in Los Angeles.
3128 Paint Horse Trail, Robinson
2-4 pm
Grace Rogers
Keller Williams
254-870-5477
100 Onyx Drive, Hewitt
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10133 Parker Springs Drive, Waco
1-4 pm
Brad Fuller/Fuller Group
Weichert Realtors/Realty Experts
254-772-0500
812 #10 Downing St., China Spring
2-4 pm
Josh Collier
Keller Williams
254-981-6270
502 Chrislyn, Troy
2-4 pm
Charles Johnson
Johnson Agency
254-776-1296
307 Coby, Troy
2-4 pm
Charles Johnson
Johnson Agency
254-776-1296
401 Coby, Troy
2-4 pm
Charles Johnson
Johnson Agency
254-776-1296
1112 Dendron Drive, Hewitt
1-3 pm
Sheila Jones
Lucra Real Estate
254-715-4815
2601 Tigua Court, Waco
2-4 pm
Mike Kittrell
Fireside Realtors
254-722-0166
Gary Hart
Hart & Associates Builders
254-722-1776
2529 Paddock Lane, Robinson 1-4 pm (I-35 South Exit 328, East on Greig Rd behind Kenworth Trucks)
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What’s Included in a Sale?
By ALEX MASON | Green Shoot Media
REAL ESTATE 101
Selling a home is a precise process when everything is in writing with clear-as-a-bell instructions set forth at the time of the sale. Nothing is ever assumed or presumed when it comes to the transfer of property and all the legalities that come with the deal. When selling your home, you must be absolutely clear on which items will be included with the sale or offered at an additional price. Likewise, you have to spell it out when fixtures and accessories are not going to be part of the sale.
Home Warranties A home warranty may be included in the sale of your home. For new homes, the warranty typically is issued by the builder. For existing homes, a buyer or seller may purchase a home warranty from a third-party company.
WHAT IS REAL PROPERTY?
The legal definition of real property is the land, the structure and anything that is permanently attached to it. In most cases, this would include faucets, built-in lighting, permanent floor coverings, and even a tree house firmly attached in the backyard. If you wish to keep a dining room light or similar affixed item, you will need to itemize these pieces and declare them separate from the sale of the property. If the items are not clearly dismissed from the sale in writing, there is a danger of a nasty lawsuit from a disgruntled buyer who had a passion for your swinging lamp over the billiards table. You are free to take what you want with you when you move. Just be sure your buyer has it in writing that select decorative fixtures are going with you.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Another area for concern is your kitchen and the appliances. Many home buyers will appreciate a complete kitchen in place to make their move-in turnkey and ready to cook. You do not have to include your
Below is a list of items the warranty may cover, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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If the high-end range in the kitchen of your new home struck your fancy, be sure to check that it’s included in the sale of the home. Some items may be excluded, per the contract. refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and other appliances, but adding these items in the sale can make or break the deal. In addition, you will be paid a tidy sum for the sale of the property and should be able to replace your kitchen appliances for your new home if need be. However, the buyer may be on a tight budget where installing a full kitchen appliance suite is cash out of pocket that they would rather not spend. The choice is yours, but savvy sellers include the kitchen appliances to sweeten the deal.
GET APPROVAL TO REPLACE
In some instances, an object
should not be removed because its absence would interfere with the utility of the home. For example, if you have a fireplace screen that you love dearly and must take with you, be sure to replace the screen and get your buyer’s approval for the replacement. The same thing applies to indoor or outdoor wall lanterns, ceiling fans and other objects that contribute to the normal functions of the home.
SELL FURNISHINGS WITH THE HOME
If you wish to include some furnishings, you must itemize them
one by one rather than simply saying the living room set is included. When adding furniture to the total sale price, this can be an attractive selling feature for a new buyer strapped for cash and in need of quality furnishings. You must offer the wares at a deal either as a complete package or allow the buyer to pick and choose what they can afford. The new home buyer has an instant living space set up without a cash transaction, and the seller has increased the sale of the property and starts over with a clean slate for decorating. It’s a win-win situation for both buyer and seller and adds value to your final price.
All homes: windows, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems New construction: siding and stucco, doors and trim, drywall and paint, major structural defects Alex Mason is a former real estate agent and mortgage broker living in Los Angeles.
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Duplexes, Triplex, Quad HEWITT - Large 2 & 3BR duplexes available immediately. Quiet maintained neighborhood, Midway Schools, 2BR $750. 3BR $850. $500 security deposit. 254-776-0028
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Mobile Homes, For Sale MART - Beautiful 3/2 (2180 sq ft) double wide on fenced 1/2 acre with FP, 2 covered porches, island kitchen, walk in closets. Land & home W/ APPROVED CREDIT $2,100 down. $350/mo. 512-659-2069
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HEWITT - 301 Meadow Mountain. MISD, 4BR/2BA. Executive home. $1,550/mo. 254-772-5158 / 722-0562 N WACO - 2605 Live Oak. 2BR/1BA, DR, stove & refrig, CH&A. $750. 254-640-1826 N WACO - Taking applications Clean 3 & 4BRs! Please, no pets. Call 254-214-4625 N.W. WACO - Mountainview, 3/2 brick, garage, CH&A+ Deposit No pets. 254-772-2679 SPIVEY REAL ESTATE 3300 Morrow, 3/2, CH&A $875 3620 Parrott, 2/1 $550 753-5341 www.spiveyrealestate.com
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Sunday, October 25th, OPEN HOUSES Woodway:
8020 Hidden Bluff 2022 Rockbridge
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Camille Johnson Camille Johnson
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Welcome home to this beauty in Badger Ranch at 17014 Salado! Home boasts gorgeous hardwood floors, many windows & beautiful open floor plan. Downstairs isolated master, fr. dining, office, fr. liv & gameroom. 3/2.5 in Midway ISD. $314,900 MLS#161480
PRETTY 3/2/2 HOME in N N. WACO in IMMACULATE CONDITION, located in Lake Air Estates. Lots of living & dining areas including; a large open formal living/dining room, family room w/WBFP, sun room, & breakfast area. Nice master suite w/French doors leading to a covered patio, plus a large walk -in closet. Lushly landscaped front & back yards. 10 x 12 detached hobby room, w/electricity & window unit, plus a small greenhouse. $147,900. MLS# 162704
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for more pictures. $139,900. MLS#161692
ROMAN NOVIAN
NEW LISTING!!!! Wonderful in Woodway at 200 Trailwood Dr…4 BR, 3 BA home is a beauty inside & out! Great floor plan w/large family ed d room, spacious bedrooms, & isolated 4th BR/BA. Immaculate & updated interior & beautiful, tree-covered backyard w/extended patio ideal for entertaining & family fun. $256,900.
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Must see this beautiful home with four al bedrooms, three baths, large formal living, lovely formal dining and also a spacious den with bookshelves. Some original wood floors and lots of updates throughout. Pretty landscaping with a lot of trees plus a ull garage apartment or study with a full bath. MLS#162368
JASON RANKIN
ANDREA RIDGWAY
715.6994
855.1717
LINDA MCDONALD
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A great 3 BR/2 BA home in Heart of Waco at 1301 Rambler. Formal living & dining room with pretty windows. Large family room with pretty views of the back yard. Neat kitchen has granite counter tops & opens to the living area. House n sits on half an acre and is covered in beautiful trees. $197,900 MLS#161787
Picturesque Back yard setting awaits waits its akke you in Lake Air Estates at 5005 Lake ng g Highlands. The home offers 2 living att areas with the open concept. Great g and a entertaining flow with formal living aco o, dining. Nestled in the heart of Waco, minutes to Lake Waco, shopping, ke the churches, schools and more. Make choice to call today. MLS#162667
749.7388
ASHLEY Burgess KEGERREIS IS
SOLD in 1 DAY! Castle Heights Beauty on Chateau Dr. $345,000. Contact Jason n Rankin! Let’s talk about getting your house SOLD TODAY!
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GENNY DAVIS
PAULA GUTHRIE
717.8256
ALLYSON STANLEY
640.1936
749.8362
Remodeled to Perfection! Charming home in the heart of Waco has updates in all the right places aces ~ gleaming refinished hardwoods, abundant light streams thru new windows, expansive kitchen en with so much storage & huge pantry, granite// tumbled tile back-splash/SS appliances opens ns to 2nd living area! Over-sized bedrooms & baths aths updated w/ gorgeous tile & decorator colors. Sunny bkyard perfect for a garden & wonderful rful Live Oak trees shade the front! $159,900
717.5795
Just like new 3/2 at 6532 La Sol Ln. Open concept, large living & a ar, kitchen w/ granite, breakfast bar, in ing & stainless appliances, including n nly a fridge. Well cared for and only 4 4. lived in for a year. Built in 2014. $159,500 MLS#161183
New construction near Baylor University and downtown Waco. 3BR/3BA offers raised ceilings, crown moldings and spacious bedrooms. Garage is finished and could be 2nd living area. $224,900 MLS#161453
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744.6655
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BETTY WILLIS
2BR/2.5BA studio located within walking distance to Baylor campus. Open kitchen/eating with updated floors. Enjoy the view of the pool from the living area and patio. Isolated bedrooms upstairs. $71,900 MLS#161660
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POLLY HEDRICK
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Make this one a place of your own, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms you willl enjoy enjo the openness of the living room, dining ng room. The kitchen features custom built cabinets, bine ets, neutral granite counter tops with an island slan nd for your preparation/breakfast area and much muc uch more. This home is ready to move in and d located just minutes away from Cameron eron on Park, Lake Waco, Waco Airport, HOT T Soccer field, etc. $129,900 MLS#162530
8257 Forest Ridge Dr. WHAT A VIEW d of Lake Waco! Updated 3/2 in Woodland West features two living areas, a formal dining, dini ning, private patio with stereo system and hot tub b great for entertaining. Lots of upgrades in n house ho coo including floors, paint, fixtures, windows, cooktop gre eat Storage building. Oversized garage with great 8 storage. Come see it today! MLS#160418
717.7124
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THE CAMILLE JOHNSON GROUP
644.3759
STEVE CUNNINGHAM
WONDERFUL PATIO HOME in the POPULAR BENT TREE ADDITION! 2/2.5/2 has a spacious open family room with WBFP & built-in bookcases plus an adjacent formal dining area. Nice kitchen with lots of cabinets & countertop space. Very large master suite; bath has a dual sink vanity, linen cabinet, garden tub, shower, his/hers closets, and a skylight. Community pool & clubhouse, yard maintenance, Midway ISD. $189,500. MLS#162173
Pretty 4 BR/2BA in Hewitt that backs to tree tree-covered covered land is at 2912 Cherokee Ln. Great open family room w/ WBFP & many windows across the back for pretty views of the yard. Isolated master suite! Charming curb appeal, large yard, & beautiful landscaping & screen porch! Midway ISD; a must see! $189,000 MLS#162562
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Beautiful Willow Bend Addition 3 bdrm 2 bath Home. 1783+/- SF. Formal dining, ning, Breakfast area, & Isolated Master. WBFP BFP FP in Family Room. Kitchen has all appliances. cess. ors.. Pantry. Office off entry w/ French Doors. io. Privacy fenced yard with covered patio. 224 China Spring ISD $144,900 MLS#162242 www.WacoRealEstateForSale.com TOR OR orFacebook.com/PamTuckerREALTOR
Convenient location just off Hwy 6 in Riesel. Road frontage on two sides. Nice older home in good condition. 3BR/1BA. Outbuildings. Pretty pond. Fenced. Would make a great horse property. MLS#158290
717.7124
744.3858
THE CAMILLE JOHNSON GROUP
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Valley Mills Mills. Right place place, right value value. ue.. So much for your money! This solid built home has three bedrooms and d two baths. A large family room with a wood burning fireplace. This home has as lots of storage. A very private back area are rea for entertaining. This home sets above ove ve the street. A must see! MLS#161682 82
644.9776
GILDA LANCASTER
NICE 3/2/2 WOODWAY HOME with a large detached workshop, located on a big corner er lot. Large formal living room of off the entry that th could be configured as a formal living/dining area if you prefer. Spacious family room with a large brick FP and a door to the covered bacck patio. Kitchen with built-in appliances, large eating bar, built-in work desk, and an adjacen ent breakfast area. Very convenient to N. Waco. $149,500. MLS#161429
744.2603
FRAN GOOD
No Tricks. Just Treats.
Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, Realtors. COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL ON GHOLSON RD. (FM 933) Nice 4 bed 2 bath on 2 lots has office, game room & hobby room. 12X16 Morgan building with electric. double gate for easy entrance on property. peach & plum trees. New Water Heater 2015. 2 AC units. New Range & New Carpet in living. High ceilings, wood burning fireplace, built in bookcases in living. Isolated master 2 closet, rty. double sinks. Loads of potential with this property. Big patio and beautiful old oak trees. Don’t miss out on this buy. $169,900 MLS#162058.
717.5146
JEANEY MORGAN
Stunning 4BR/2 4BR/2.5 5 BA 2-story stone home in Badger Ranch. Open living and kitchen arrangement. Raised ceilings add so much h bea eauty to the home. Windows throughout the living g and nd breakfast area make it light and bright. Gran anite e and wonderful cabinet space in kitchen. Private e offic fice area. Isolated downstairs master suite. Massterr b bath has a whirlpool tub and large walk in showe wer. 2 car garage with 3rd car stall. Great backyard wi with a fireplace and hot tub. MLS#159429
722.6489
Cindy BAden
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