Lufkin Real Estate Magazine | March 2018

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MARCH 2018 | VOLUME 7 | ISSUE 7

IN THIS ISSUE HOW TO ADD CURB APPEAL ON THE MOVE:

2018 Guide For FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS

212 Winged Foot Dr. | MLS# 55185 $

249,900 | CROWN COLONY

Twila Bertrand,

REALTOR®

| Century 21 Cota Realty

ON THE COVER

212 WINGED FOOT DR. | CROWN COLONY MLS# 55185 | 4 BR, 3 B | .3314 ACRES |

TWILA BERTRAND, REALTORÂŽ GRI, MRP. TAHS, ABR Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Century 21 Cota Realty

512.297.1000

twilabertrand@gmail.com 1306 N. Medford Dr., Lufkin, Texas 75901

$249,900

Spectacular Crown Colony Home! This single family owned home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and features a split floor plan, large formal living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, large kitchen with granite counters, modern and natural lighting, tall coffered ceilings, marble and wood flooring, attached sun room, master Jacuzzi, and tons of storage throughout.

This beautiful home also has a newer 30 yr roof, security system, intercom system, wood burning fireplace, complete wet bar, a large privacy fenced yard, and a 2 car garage with an extra storage area that could be used for a golf cart.

CONTENTS MARCH 2018 | VOLUME 7 | ISSUE 7

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CENTURY 21 Cota Realty Twila Bertrand

Inside Cover

How to Add Curb Appeal

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CENTURY 21 Cota Realty

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HomeLand Properties

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Gann Medford Real Estate Cindy Pierce

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American Real Estate Mona K. Hill

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White Oak Realty

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Keller Williams Realty Tammy Jennings

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RE/MAX Top Realty Brenda Rhodes

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Gann Medford Real Estate Pat Penn

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Brookshire Real Estate

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Timber Country Real Estate

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ON THE MOVE: 2018 Guide for First Time Homebuyers

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Buchanan Realty

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American Real Estate Cheryl Harrison Fran Mowrey

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Dream Homes & Drafting

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S. Carney Real Estate

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American Real Estate Savannah Haney

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Down Home Property

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American Real Estate Kathy Barrett Kim Pinner Matchett

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Huggins-Martin Real Estate

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American Real Estate Liz Jeffrey

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BUY a new mailbox.

INSTALL new, matching locks and knobs on your front door.

SET a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch or front walkway.

TRIM bushes and branches so they don’t block windows or architectural details.

PURCHASE a new doormat for outside your front door.

MOW your lawn. Also, turning on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing will make the whole yard sparkle.

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CLEAN your windows, inside and out.

UPGRADE your outdoor lighting.

POLISH or replace your house numbers.

STOW your garden tools and hoses out of sight, and clear kids’ toys from the lawn.

REPAIR any cracks or holes in the driveway, and clean oil spots with degreaser and a steel brush.

EDGE the grass around walkways and trees.

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1.5 MILLION PRODUCERS

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Twila Bertrand REALTOR® 512.297.1000

Suzette Grimes REALTOR® 936.404.0688

Sarah Holland REALTOR® 936.635.5879

Maria Palomino REALTOR® 936.635.0733 Se Habla Español

5 MILLION PRODUCERS

Michael & Sandy Bryan Brokers/REALTORS® 936.631.2168 936.631.1642

Twila Bertrand

Sarah Holland

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PRICE REDUCED!

4BR/3b | $249,900 | MLS 55185 212 Winged Foot Dr. | Crown Colony PRICE REDUCED!

I Treat You Like Family

NEW LISTING

101 Park Place | Custom Garden Home Price Change to $279,500 | 2350 Sf | 3BR/2b Curved Glass Sunroom W/ Beautiful View Lg Master Suite, Lg Bath | Office Area, XL Family Room & Dining | A Must See!! | MLS 55801 PRICE REDUCED

4BR/2b | .8799 Acres | $129,900 | MLS 55451 2408 Peace Ave. | Lufkin HUNTINGTON ISD!

919 Jack Lock St. | Reduced | $79,900 3BR/2b | WBFP, Wood Floors | Fenced Back Yard Large Storage Building | A Must See | MLS# 54996

3BR/2b | $124,900 | MLS 55723 505 Porterville Rd. | Huntington PENDING IN 3 DAYS ON THE MARKET!

Great Investment | Reduced !!! | MLS# 54796 3346 Sf | Building | 1 BR Apartment Also 3BR/2b | 1800 Sf Home | Call Sarah For Details

COMMERCIAL

4.895 Acres | On Hwy 69 South | Pretty Site For Development | $ 295,000 | Call Sarah | MLS # 55828

3BR/2b | $112,900 | MLS 55872 109 Shady Bend | Lufkin

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

Acts 3:19

Loop 287 | John Redditt Dr. | 37 Plus Acres For Development | MLS # 52152

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REALTOR® Multi-Million Dollar Producer

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Established 1954

4BR/2.5b, 3100 SqFt. Sits on .87 acres.

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REDUCED! Darling 3BR/2b updated and ready for you to move in. Call Today. $111,921.

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516 PAHAL RD. | HUNTINGTON MLS #: 55492 | $799,900 | 4B/3.5b

7142 TX-103 | LUFKIN

MLS #: 54438 | $629,999 | 3B/2.5b

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CINDY PIERCE, REALTOR /Broker ®

936.414.2174 | cpierce@lufkinrealestate.com

MLS 54467 | Brookhollow 3B/2.5b | .5864 ac | $219,900

MLS 55118 | Saddle Ridge 4B/3b | $274,900

MLS 55506 | Hudson 4B/2b | 4.99 ac | $279,900

MLS 54953 | Lufkin 3B/2.5b | 3 ac | $395,000

MLS 55713 | Brookhollow 4B/3b | .6569 ac | $349,900

MLS 55938 | Hudson 5B/4.5b | 12.59 ac | $689,900

MLS 55289 | Brookhollow 4B/3.5b | .8512 ac | $389,900

MLS 55677 | Brookhollow 4B/3.5b | .8094 ac | $395,000

MLS 55729 | Lufkin 4B/3.5b | .592 ac | $489,000

MLS 55356 | Crown Colony 4B/3b | .5589 ac | $595,000

MLS 54955 | Lufkin 4B/4b/2hb | 4.478 ac | $695,000

MLS 55071 | Crown Colony 3B/3.5b | 1.21 ac | $895,000

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Mona K. Hill, REALTOR

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COMING MARCH 1 MLS 55550 | 106 Sawgrass Circle | Crown Colony | $274,500

Beautiful 3 or 4 BR, 2 1/2 B, formal living and dining room and bedrooms open onto front verandas. Southern charm throughout this beauty!

MLS 55279 | 1508 S. Broadmoor | Lufkin | Now only $129,900

Trout/Brookhollow School District. Two story w/pool on over an acre lot. 4 BR, 2 B w/master downstairs! Just beautiful!

MLS 55323 | 1414 Sleepy Hollow | Lufkin | $189,900

3 BR, 2 B | Trout/Brookhollow Schools | Great Kitchen!

Price REDUCED & Back on the Market | New flooring just installed & roof!

Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 B w/ Bonus room | In beautiful Brookhollow | A must see!

MLS 55627 | 1001 Augusta Drive | Crown Colony | $187,500

MLS 55225 | 1212 Carolyn | Lufkin | $77,750

Beautiful, custom built, open concept patio home w/ golf course view! 3 BR, 2 B, split bedroom floor plan. This spacious home is very bright & cheery.

3 BR, Jack & Jill Bath | Great fenced backyard w/ no houses behind!

Owner lives in one, rents the other and wants to sell both! $174,500

4701 Kingston

4705 Kingston

317 Winged Foot Dr. | Lufkin | $154,900 2 B/2.5b Condo on Crown Colonyʼs Ninth Hole Vacation Everyday!

Call me for a FREE comparable market analysis of your property. Even more fun, call me if you want to look for a home!

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CARLETON JOHNS 936.675.3227

RESIDENTIAL

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LISTINGS

NEW LISTING

BEAUTIFUL RANCH/ESTATE PROPERTY! Property located in the heart of East TX on FM 357 between Corrigan and Diboll. 30+ acre property features a FULLY FURNISHED 1610 sq. ft.

3BR/2BA ranch style home built in 2018 with large covered porch, 14’ ceilings, polished concrete floors, gas range, automatic gate, and much, much more. MLS 55752 $369,900

NEW PRICE

GREAT LARGER HOME IN HUDSON ISD! Home is situated on a large beautifully landscaped lot on a quiet cul-de-sac convenient to town. 3B/2B and an upstairs room that can be used as an office, 4th bedroom, craft or hobby room. The possibilities are endless! The master suite has a wonderful sitting area, large bathroom and nice sized walk-in closet. Don’t let this one get away! MLS 55246 $225,000

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NICE COUNTRY LIVING! 3B/2.5B This well cared for country brick home is move-in ready!

Many updates including A/ C & heat, roof, aerobic septic, int. & ext. paint & some flooring. 800 sq ft mother-ion-law house, 30’x50’ shop w/ bath & kitchenette, shop wired for 110V & 220V, older barn, two small green house areas. All of this on 1.5 acres!

Lufkin Schools MLS 52545 $225,000

TULANE DRIVE, LUFKIN Wonderful 52+- ac tract close to town! Has an entrance from Whitehouse Dr. or Tulane Dr. Already has plat for 102 lots w/ 4 phases. Property connects Tulane Sub. which is fully developed w/ nice mid size homes. MLS L47918 - $780,000 38.337 ACRES SHELLMAR ESTATES, PHASE II This property is located at the end of Shellmar Estates, Phase I & is platted for 64, 0.5 to 0.713-ac lots. Water & electricity are in place to the end of Shellmar Estates Phase I. Financing available MLS 52173 $383,370 SHELLMAR ESTATES LOTS Two adjacent 1/2-ac lots in Shellmar Estates- Ready to build, aerobic system, street lights, concrete roads w/ curbs. So close to Central schools!

Financing available - $23,500 each lot MLS 52171 & 52172

LAND

Beautiful Timbered Tract Near Lake Sam Rayburn! 170 acres of paradise waiting for

you. Several nice spots to build your dream home! Convenient access; over 1/2 mile of county road frontage. Older pine plantation; creek areas for potential pond/lake. 4.5 miles from Hanks Creek boat ramp; borders national forest on all sides except small piece in northeast corner. MLS 54632 $903,120

LISTINGS

340Âą Acres - Houston County Timbered land off FM 19 south of Lovelady. Tract was reforested in 2010 in loblolly pine; some areas of older timber. Great investment property!

Hunting, fishing, camping! $679,000

SOLD

Chireno Paradise! 51.2 acres of beautifully timbered property near Chireno! This property has upland pine plantation ready for a 2nd thin, upland pine-hardwood and a beautiful creek bottom full of a variety of hardwoods and scattered pine. Property has several good home site locations and possible pond sites. With variety in timber types and elevation there has to be an abundance of wildlife! MLS 53537 $238,080

Beautiful Wooded Tract This beautifully wooded tract, located in the Manning Community,

Beautiful Tract in Southwest Panola County! This property has rolling topography with house sites and pond sites. Property is somewhat secluded, but has county road frontage.

Timber reservation in place. MLS 54633 $47,520

20 Acres in Polk County Tired of the city? Tired of paying hunting lease fees? This is the

936.634.2030

has ample FM road frontage. The tract has a natural stand with abundant hardwood as well as pine plantation. Tract has been thinned once; timber is approx. 25 yrs old. Excellent hunting and recreation; excellent income potential. MLS 54941 $228,211

perfect rec & investment property. This property has pine & hardwood timber & is surrounded by timber company land. Property also has a small cabin that could use a little TLC. Priced to sell! MLS 51313 $60,000

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Tammy Jennings REALTOR® YOUR LUFKIN AREA AGENT

936.671.9525 MOBILE 936.327-7771 OFFICE tammyjrealtor@gmail.com

“I would love the opportunity to help you find your dream home.”

936.327.7771 | 1936 Hwy 190 West | Livingston

Residential, Lots & Land, Commercial, Commercial Lease

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TOP REALTY 281.652.1209

PAT PENN Broker/REALTOR®

936.465.1234

Ppenn@lufkinrealestate.com “Commit your works to the Lord...” Prov. 16:3

NEW LISTING -18.5 ACRES

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING - COMMERCIAL

8622 Hwy 94 | 3b/1b $299,000 | MLS# 55833

3412 South Chestnut | 3b/2b $119,900 | MLS# 55862

913 Kiln St | .5236 Acres $84,500 | MLS# 55907

NEW LISTING

REDUCED

6565 FM 2251 | 4b/2b $69,900 | MLS# 55868

480 Roper Rd. | 4b/2b $187,000 | MLS# 55520

2900 Benton Dr. | 3b/2b $119,500 | MLS# 55686

REDUCED

SOLD

REDUCED

303 Herman Barnes Rd. | 2b/1b $79,900 | MLS# 55655

16193 N. State Hwy 94 | 4b/3b $279,900 | MLS# 55311

Hwy 94 W | 2 Acres $175,000 | MLS# 54835

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

106 August Ln. | 3b/2b $149,500 | MLS# 55039

7061 FM 2021 | 3b/2b $139,500 | MLS# 55040

902 Townwood | 2b/2b $94,500 | MLS# 55552

REDUCED

13.87 ACRES

4.25 ACRES

1105 Ralph | 3b/2b $74,900 | MLS# 55554

FM 706 | 13.87 acres $99,900 | MLS# 55197

Old Union Rd. | 4.25 acres $59,500 | MLS# 54171 17

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While it all culminates with the day of judging, the lessons learned along the way will last a lifetime. There’s been too little sleep and too much grooming, pre-dawn alarms and late night feedings. But when it’s all said and done, you wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. At Heritage Land Bank, we congratulate the young men and women of 4-H and FFA. You are the future of our industry and we are committed to your success.

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NEW LISTING

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NEW LISTING

MLS 55902 | 5BR/3b | Crown Colony .58 ac | $449,000

MLS 55933 | 2BR/2.5b | Kennard 11. 8 ac | $314,900

MLS 55766 | 4BR/2.5b | Lufkin 1.096 ac | $249,900

MLS 55843 | 5BR/3b | Brookhollow .6986 ac | $225,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

REDUCED

MLS 55821 | 3BR/2b | Lufkin .3132 ac | $199,900

MLS 55805 | 3BR/2b | Lufkin 1.08 ac | $127,500

MLS 53445 | 4BR/4b | Crown Colony 1.0530 ac | $725,000

MLS 55571 | 4BR/3b | Pollok 30.96 ac | $499,000

MLS 55446 | 4BR/3.5b | Hudson 3.504 ac | $349,900

MLS 55597 | 2BR/1b | Lufkin 21.035 ac | $299,000

MLS 55217 | 4BR/2b | Huntington 18.204 ac | $299,900

MLS 55401 | 4BR/2b | Hudson 1.29 ac | $204,000

MLS 54852 | 4BR/2.5b | Central .76 ac | $159,900

REDUCED

MLS 55726 | 4BR/2b | Hudson 2.81 ac | $399,900

REDUCED

MLS 55211 | 4BR/3b | Hudson 1.58 ac | $289,900

MLS 55539 | 4BR/2.5b | Brookhollow .5048 ac | $279,000

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Sonia Bonner 936.414.3341

Scott Looney 936.366.0345

Lisa Crow 936.676.0467

Josh Harrison 936.676.8583

936.875.2905 | 5762 Ted Trout Dr. | Lufkin

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Toni Bonner 936.240.0204

Misty Sessions 936.671.3950

Michael Sessions Owner/Broker 936.676.5284

LAKEFRONT 5.1 ACRES

3 ACRES

6.5 ACRES

6748 FM 3126 | 4B/4B/1HALFB $1,900,000 | MLS#54473

4 ST. ANDREWS CIRCLE | 4B/4B/2 HALF BATH $1,500,000 | MLS#54118

6768 HWY 103W | 4B/3B $365,000 | MLS#55441

1315 LIVE OAK DR. | 4B/2.5B $229,000 | MLS#55603

551 ASHWOOD BEND | 3B/2B $174,900 | MLS#55767

3663 FM 842 | 2B/2B $174,500 | MLS#55701

779 HOLMES RD. | 3B/2B $169,000 | MLS#55450

3341 BENTON DR. | 3B/2.5B $149,000 | MLS#54987

NEWL LISTING

18 RUNYAN COURT | 3B/2B $169,000 | MLS# 55920

2 ACRES

4602 OAKWOOD | 3B/2B $99,000 | MLS#54828

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503 CARTER | 3B/2B $89,900 | MLS#55414

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LAND LISTINGS SHOWN LEFT CHEESELAND RD. TR 4 | $738,000 246 AC | MLS# 53620 CHEESELAND RD. TR 2 | $206,000 60.52 AC | MLS# 53618 DIBOLL, TX | $531,050 | 247 AC | MLS# 54420 DIBOLL, TX | $345,450 | 147 AC | MLS# 54423 DIBOLL, TX | $171,000 | 60 AC | MLS# 54422 DIBOLL, TX | $117,000 | 39 AC | MLS# 54424 HWY 69 N. | $484,000 | 121 AC | MLS# 53608 FM 1194 | $635,000 | 58 AC | MLS# 53473

SUBDIVISIONS

N. TIMBERLAND DR. | $300,000 | 4.15 AC | MLS# 47874 HWY 94 APPLE SPRINGS | $149,000 | 27.9 AC | MLS# 54775

DOUGLASS

HWY 69 N TR.1 | $157,500 | 35 AC | MLS# 53610

DEER TRACE SUBDIVISION

HWY 69 N. TR 4 | $153,000 | 34 AC | MLS# 53613

$18,500-$24,500 | 3.37-6.4 AC

HWY 69 N. TR 2 | $117,000 | 26 AC | MLS# 53611 HWY 69 N. TR3 | $117,000 | 26 AC | MLS# 53612

HUDSON

FM 1194 SOUTH | $112,000 | 7.5 AC | MLS# 53024

WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION

CR 347 SAN AUGUSTINE | $82,000 | 17.5 | MLS# 54966

$68,000-$88,000 | 5.95-8.53 AC

ZED CREEK RD. | $65,000 | 5.323 AC | MLS# 55537 HWY 103 EAST | $28,000 | 7 AC | MLS# 54960

DIBOLL

HWY 94 AND GASTON RD. | $45,000 | 7 AC | MLS# 55896

(OWNER FINANCING POSSIBLE) 4.13 AC- 21.04 AC | $30,000-$68,500 TRACT 8 | $66,500 | 17.71 AC | MLS# 52976 TRACT 9 | $39,500 | 11.24 AC | MLS# 52977 TRACT 10 | $68,500 | 21.04 AC | MLS# 52978

Sonia Bonner 936.414.3341

Scott Looney 936.366.0345

Lisa Crow 936.676.0467

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS S. JOHN REDDITT DR. | $334,000 | 4.028 AC | MLS# 52036 N. TIMBERLAND DR. | $300,000 | 4.15 AC | MLS# 53384

Josh Harrison 936.676.8583

Toni Bonner 936.240.0204

Misty Sessions 936.671.3950

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THIS MONTH:

2018 GUIDE FOR

First Time Homebuyers Brokers Jeff & Heather Buchanan Answer Your Real Estate Questions Buying your first home can be daunting, so it is perfectly natural to be apprehensive and need a little guidance. Here are a few steps to help you decide if you are ready for homeownership and prepare you for what lies ahead.

1. DETERMINE IF YOU ARE FINANCIALLY READY

Figure out how much you can afford before you start looking at homes. You don’t want to fall in love and have your heart set on a property only to find out later it is out of reach financially. The quickest way to evaluate your buying power is to go to the bank and visit with a lending officer. You can use your own bank or get a referral from family, friends, or your REALTOR®. By taking a look at your credit report, income, expenses, and savings, he or she will help you determine how much you can afford to spend. How much you have saved for a down payment will also be a factor. If you put less than 20% down you will be required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance. Fannie Mae recommends spending no more than 28% of your monthly income on your home expenses, including taxes and insurance. You will also need to keep in mind that homeownership also means that when something breaks there is no landlord to fix it. The cost of potential repairs should also be considered when deciding if you are ready to purchase a home.

Once your lending officer determines your purchasing parameters, you can ask for a Pre-Approval Letter. This letter is worth its weight in gold because when you find a property you want you can submit it with your offer to prove to the sellers that you are able to buy their property. That makes it more tempting for the sellers to accept your offer.

2. BEGIN YOUR SEARCH

Once you know your price point, you will be able to begin your home search. Jot down a list of the things you want in order of priority. You can head online to www.lufkinproperties.com and enter what you are looking for, and it will search all of the properties listed on the multiple listing service in our area. Once you identify some properties you might want to see, you can drive by and check out the area to decide if it is worth seeing the inside.

When you have a good idea of where you want to be and what you want in a home, it’s time to find a reputable Realtor that you know and trust. A REALTOR® will be able to give you detailed information about the property that you will not find online. The majority of the time REALTOR® commissions are paid by the seller, which means the buyer gets this service for free!

3. NEGOTIATE THE PRICE

Having your own REALTOR® will give you an advantage when

negotiating. He or she will be able to help you determine the best price to offer by considering several factors: how much the home is worth by viewing what similar properties have sold for in the area, how long the home has been on the market, the condition of the real estate market, and what direction property values are headed. You will want to leave a little wiggle room in your original offer, because sellers usually expect to negotiate. Your offer should be in writing in the form of a contract, which your REALTOR® will prepare for you. If your offer is not in writing, it is not enforceable even if it’s accepted.

Someone else could come along and snatch the property out from under you by putting their offer and acceptance in writing before you do. So once you reach a deal, make sure it is signed by both sides as soon as possible!

4. WHAT TO DO UNDER CONTRACT

Your REALTOR® will then take the newly signed contract and your check for earnest money (usually about 1% of the purchase price) to the title company to open escrow. Meanwhile you will work on getting the home inspected. Your contract should include an “Option,” which basically gives you about 7 days to get out of the contract if you change your mind or find something with which you cannot live during the inspection process. Pick an inspector that is licensed by the state. The inspector will go over his findings with you after thoroughly investigating the home. If you decide to move forward on the purchase, immediately contact your lender to lock in your loan and make sure you will be getting the same rates discussed during the pre-approval process.

5. CLOSE THE DEAL AND BECOME A HOMEOWNER!

The process of purchasing a home using a lender usually takes 4-6 weeks. On the day of closing, the buyer will be charged a variety of fees by the lender that must be paid at closing. These fees vary greatly from lender to lender, so it is very important to compare them when deciding where to get your loan. A cheaper interest rate from an online lender may look appealing until you get to closing and realize they charged higher fees in other areas to make up for it. At closing you will also pay the title company for their services and for an attorney to draw up the documents. You will be given the closing statement to look over beforehand, which will tell you how much to bring to closing.

Once all the documents are signed and the money transferred to the seller, the home is finally yours!

Seeing the smiles on the faces of homebuyers is one of our biggest joys! Call one of our outstanding REALTORS® at Buchanan Realty, and we will gladly get you on the road to homeownership today!

Jeff & Heather Buchanan are both real estate brokers with Buchanan Realty, LLC, and have offices in Lufkin and at the Lake. Jeff has a background in real estate appraisal, which gives him a distinct advantage when it comes to pricing and valuating properties for his clients. Heather is also a state licensed attorney, which gives her unique insight into the intricacies of the legal documents that accompany real estate transactions. They work tirelessly to help their clients achieve their real estate goals, and base their business upon biblical principles. Call them at the Lufkin office (936) 632-7700 or by cell (936) 240-1700 today!

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We’d love to hear from you!

LUFKIN OFFICE

Jeff & Heather Buchanan

515 S. First Street Lufkin, TX 75901

936.240.1700 936.240.1701

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Kim Davis 936.208.8090

NE

Rodney Polk 903.746.7453

David Shaw 903.752.1786

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799,000

$

MLS 55914

Income Potential Galore!

6.67 Prime Waterfront Acres 2 Homes, 9 Cabins, 27 RV Spots

NE

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275,000

MLS 55895

Upscale Home Minutes From Rayburn!

3BR/2BA w/2444sft on 1.5 Acres Granite Countertops, Luxury Master

1,275,000

$

450,000

174,900

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699,900

$

MLS 55687

UC

MLS 54745

Spacious Family Home in Hudson ISD! 3BR/2BA 2102sft w/Lots of Storage .837 Acres, Fenced Yard

399,900

MLS 54925

Dream Waterfront Home on Main Lake!

Open 3BR/2BA w/Huge Windows Island Kitchen, 1.35 AC, Gated Drive

125,000

$

NE

MLS 55892

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125,000

$

MLS 55869

Precious Country Cabin on 1.5 Acres!

2BR/1.5BA w/1300sft in LISD Beautiful Cedar Cabinetry

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449,500

$

225,000

UC

Build Your Waterfront Dream House!

2.5 Acres—Private and Gated Already has n Metal Bldg & Outdoor Kitchen

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79,500

$

MLS 55894

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399,000

$

MLS 55125

Exquisite Crown Colony Remodel!

Totally Renovated 4BR/2.5 w/3778sft Quartz Counters, Island Kit, Garage Apt.

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MLS 55344

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123,000

$

MLS 55897

Beautiful Historic Home w/Charm Galore!

3BR/1.5BA w/2824sft on 1.47 Acres Priced for Restoration!

196,800

$

Endless Possibilites on 1.5 Acres!

Fenced 4BR/3BA w/3332sft on Hwy 69 Guest House, Shop, Can Be Commercial

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MLS 55340

289,000

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MLS 54702

Jennie Kelly 713.302.7737

W!

$

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Ultimate in Privacy & Seclusion on 83AC! Precious 2BR/2BA, Gated, Shooting Range Perfect for Hunting, Natural Artesian Spring

$

Kaye Kaye Smith 936.275.7300

Waterfront on 1.87AC w/Amazing Views!

Open 3BR/2BA w/3600sft, Island Kitchen 40x30 Metal Bldg, Private & Secluded

NE

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MLS 54552

Alison Smith 936.635.0811

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180,000

$

339,000

Stephanie Kovar 936.645.2393

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Outdoorsman’s Dream on 65 Acres!

Stocked 6 Acre Lake w/Dock 3BR/3BA+Bonus Rm & Huge Shop

$

MLS

Private 3BR/2BA w/600ft Shoreline!

2 Acres, Apartment, Shop, Man Cave RV Covering, Protected Cove

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Log Home w/Guest House at Lake Nac! Gorgeous 5BR/4.5BA on 1.5 Acres Gated & Private, Large Shop

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365,000

MLS 55893

REALTOR®

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

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MLS 55818

Open 3BR/2BA on 1.3 Fenced Acres!

9ft Ceilings, Gorgeous Veranda Includes Refrig., Freezer, Washer & Dryer

Ac

MLS 48523

Sidney Williams 936.366.0676

NE

W!

$

Prime Commercial Location!

9.74 Acres at 69S & Loop Perfect for Hotel or Retail

La

Lena Kennard 936.212.4897

Gorgeous Hudson Home on 4.47 Acres!

4BR/3.5BA + Office, Gourmet Island Kitchen Saltwater Pool & Bass-Stocked Pond

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Tammy Winger 936.465.6081

588 Main Street Zavalla, TX 75980

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MLS 54896

Like New & Move-in Ready!

Completely Remodeled 3BR/2BA .75 Acres w/Pasture View in Backyard

MLS 55262

4BR/2BA+Bonus Rm in Crown Colony Island Kitchen, WBFP, Fenced Yard Quiet Kid-Friendly Street ake

119,000

$

MLS 55243

Precious Lakehouse Next to Boat Ramp 2BR/1.5BA+Loft, WBFP, Covered Porch Big Boat Garage & Seasonal Lake View

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Fran Mowrey, REALTOR

®

(281) 253-0471

www.franmowreyhomes.com Whether you are wanting to sell your home or buy your dream home, I know that I can provide you with the professional and complete service that you expect from your agent.

Contact me today and let’s get started!

CHERYL HARRISON REALTOR®

936.671.0752 cheryl@americanrealestate.com

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1135 Berry Rd. | $129,000 New Construction

In Hudson just outside of Lufkin loop

936.634.3400 | www.1DreamHome.com

www.CarneyRealty.com Planning to list? Give us a call!!!

3001 North St., Nacogdoches

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Sheila Carney BROKER/REALTOR®/GRI (936) 569-4097 sheilacarney@swbell.net Multi Million Dollar Producer

Phillip Carney REALTOR® (936) 552-4512 pcarney@swbell.net

Rhonda Patterson REALTOR® (956) 754-9177 rhonda@carneyrealty.com

Personal Service from Contract to Closing!

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FARM & RAN CH www.155CR133.com 45 Acres in Gary, Fenced, Stocked 3 Acre Lake, Barn w/4 Horse Stalls, Office & Tack Room, 3-Bay Pole Barn, 3191 SF Custom Home, Guest House. $635,000

CO MME R C IAL/I N VEST MEN T P RO P ERTY 11.68 Acres Klein Dr. & Loop 224 Prime Location, See Sign on Klein Dr., Zoned B-2 General Bus. $1,185,000 www.7014NorthSt.com Commercial Building plus 8 Acres Prime Land, 7000 plus SF of Space. $515,000 INVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

www.120TravisSt.com 1 Sty Hm + Duplex to Rent, Zoned Gen Bus/Multifamily, Explore Possibilities! $235,000 www.821ScarletOak.com Rental Income! 3 BR, 2 BA, 1500 SF Brick, Arbor Oaks SD, All-Electric, WBFP $104,900

RES I DEN T I AL REDUCED

www.2815ChimneyRock.com 2 Sty, 3642 SF, 3BR, 3.5BA, NE Location, 2.3 Acres, Pool. $383,500

www.4517ColonialDrive.com 4 BR, 4 BA, 4176 SF, Updated Kitchen, 2013 Pool W/Triple Waterfalls, 2-Car Garage. $378,900 NEW LISTING

www.199LakeviewLn.com 2.5 Acres at Spring Creek! 2974 SF, 4BR, 3BA, 40’ Saltwater Pool. $358,900

REDUCED

www.449CR524.com 2.44 Acres, Country Club Estates, 3411 SF, Huge Trophy Rm, Stg. Bldg. $334,900

www.331ShorelineDrive.com Lovely Lake NAC, 4 BR, 3BA, 2172 SF, 2.5 Acres, Workshop, Generator. $325,000

REDUCED

www.2811ChaparralDr.com 3094 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA, Soaring Ceilings, WBFP, Stainless Kit, Deck, 3 Car Garage. $325,000 www.2420GlenHollow.com Blt 2016, 3 BR, 2.5BA, WB/Gas FP, High-End Appliances, Attic Foam Insulation. $298,500 NEW LISTING

PENDING

www.131StoneCreekCt.com Spring Creek SD, 4BR, 2 BA, 2665 SF, 2 Living Areas, Iron F. Waterfrnt. $288,900

www.119SandstoneLn.com Spring Creek SD, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2156 SF, Gas Log FP, Sprinkler sys, Grg. storage! $208,000

NEW LISTING

www.3073CR898.com 11.5 Fenced Acs. 1440 SF Hm. 640 SF Manuf Cabin. 30’ x 40’ Hay Barn. Pond. $193,000

PENDING

www.2834SummerHill.com Patio Home, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1595 SF, 9’Ceilings, Sun Porch, Sprinkler $189,800

www.435HumphreyRd.com 6.80 Acs in City, 1292 SF Manufactured, Secluded, 3 BR, 2 BA, 17’ x 76’ $139,800 www.864WPine.com 3 BR, 2 BA Brick, Cushing, Lg Mstr Suite, Fenced, 28’x12’ Workshop w/AC. $135,000 LAND

www.FM1878.com 23.65 Acs (save & except 1.05 Ac) on Logansport Rd (FM 1878), 9 Mi. from NAC Loop $90,000 REDUCED

www.521PleasantLn.com 3 BR, 2 BA, 1769 SF, Fenced, Fixer-Upper Priced to Sell! $49,900 25

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MLS# 53161 | 0 Eagle Creek Dr. 18.344 Acres | $375,000

MLS# 54936 | 1109 Red Bud Ave. | 3 BR/2.5b 3,250 sqft. | $249,000

MLS# 55029 | Commercial | 3 acres 20,868 sqft. | $575,000

MLS# 55209 | 414 Lynn Ave. | 3 BR/2b 2,500 sqft. | $129,000

MLS# 55923 | 459 CR 471 | 3BR/1.5b 912 sqft. | .78 acres | $59,000

MLS# 53777 | 806 Hoo Hoo | 3BR/1b 1,146 sqft. | $55,000

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Jody & Amy Mitchell Brokers

936.422.3661| 519 North US Hwy 69 Huntington, TX 75949

MLS 55459 3BR/2.5BA

MLS 54907 3BR/2BA

MLS 55545 $179,900

$209,900 1 ac + Pool

MLS 55239 3BR/1BA $65,000 HISD

3BR/2.5BA Lakeview

$115,000 +1800 sq. ft.

MLS 52674 3BR/2BA

MLS 54433 84 acres

$59,900 Close to the lake

SOLD

$475,000 Tyler Co.

SOLD

MLS 54667 $349,900

SOLD

MLS 54899 3BR/2BA

MLS 55749 3BR/2BA $149,900 New Construction

MLS 54605 $199,900 4BR/2.5BA HISD

4BR/2.5BA 10ac+pool

$169,900 New Construction

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

MLS 53968 3BR/2BA

MLS 54064 $149,900

MLS 54311 $209,000

MLS 54898 3BR/2BA

$159,900 New Construction

$149,900 New Construction

3BR/2BA HISD

3BR/2.5BA 5ac

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KIM PINNER MATCHETT REALTOR ®

Contact any of the REALTORS® in this magazine for advice and assistance in buying or selling a home.

936.635.9825 kimpm@americanrealestate.com

MLS# 55198 | 1315 West Grove 3B/2b | 0.53 ac | Lufkin | $149,000

MLS# 55730 | 267 Rustic Lane 3B/2b | .96 ac | Huntington | $92,000 R ED U C ED

MLS# 54539 | 405 Church St. 3B/2b | 4 ac | Lufkin | $175,000

MLS# 55594 | 1307 West Grove 2B/1b | .2066 ac | Lufkin | $78,000

MLS 55361 | Lufkin | 2BR/2B | 2,149 SqFt | $229,000

MLS# 55442 | HWY 69 21.6 ac | Huntington | $265,000

MLS# 55241 | 115 Blain Rd. 3B/1b | 1.97 ac | Huntington | $75,000

Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh within us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all the ages, world without end. Amen.

Ephesians 3: 20,21

MLS 55793 | Lufkin | 4BR/2.5B | 2,541 SqFt | $219,900

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REALTOR®

(936) 635-9100 | kathybarrett10@yahoo.com

Huggins-Martin REAL ESTATE 936.637.3557 | 1020 E DENMAN AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75901 LINDA HUGGINS-MARTIN 936.366.4603

Terri Allen 936.676.0487

Nancy tran 936.219.8639

Martha Powers 936.635.8773

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION

NEW LISTING

MLS 55809 | $995,500

MLS #55546 | 3B/3.5B | 16AC | $699,000

MLS #55375 | 4B/2.5B | .487AC | $274,500

NEW LISTING

REDUCED

MLS #55405 | 5B/4B | .5682AC | $250,000

MLS #55900 | 3B/2B | .3545AC | $159,900

MLS #54918 | 3B/2B | .31AC | $134,500

MLS #55418 | 3B/2B | .3719AC | $129,900

MLS #55378 | 3B/2B | .5AC | $126,500

MLS#55179 | 3B/1B | 1.12AC | $108,500

REDUCED

COMMERCIAL

Huggins-Martin & Allen PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

WE SPECIALIZE IN RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL

Terri Allen realtor/ MLS #55877 | 4B/3B | .16AC | $50,000

MLS 52929 | $650,000

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936.414.1835

MLS# 55299 • $525,000 • Brookhollow 4B/4b • 1.6 ac

MLS# 55756 • $479,900 • Hudson 4B/4b • 2.64 ac

MLS# 55575 • $389,900 • Lufkin 4B/3.5b • 5 ac

MLS# 55509 • $369,900 • Lufkin 3B/2b • .41 ac

MLS# 55415 • $297,900 • Hudson 4B/3b • 1.22 ac

MLS# 55944 • $288,000 • Crown Colony 4B/3b • .29 ac

MLS# 53751 • $276,000 • Crown Colony 3B/2.5b • .36 ac

MLS# 55600 • $259,900 • Lufkin 4B/3b • .41 ac

MLS# 55483 • $254,900 • Crown Colony 3B/2.5b • .28 ac

MLS# 54681 • $299,900 Lufkin • 3B/3b • .16 ac 30

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MLS# 55694 • $169,900 Hudson • 3B/2b • .29 ac

MLS# 54795 • $154,900 Lufkin • 3B/2b • .69 ac

MLS# 53652 • $29,900 Brookhollow • .90 ac

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