Growing up in the Dallas area, it was a culture shock when I moved to Waco in 1995. I went from a huge fast moving city to medium size city where NO ONE was in a hurry, it took some getting used to. After I had been in Waco for a couple of weeks, I remember going to a local store to grab something. It was on a … [Read more...]
Should You Trust the Zestimate?
As a licensed Realtor (and a tech head), I like to keep up with new gadgets, websites, and technologies (especially new tech that will help me and my clients). Now, first let me say, I'm not a huge fan of all these different website that provide a list of homes for sale. Often, I find completely out of date … [Read more...]
Homes for Sale: It’s NOT About the Curb Appeal! (Anymore)
I know, I know, "curb appeal" has been drilled into our heads over the years. Real estate agents have continually told us over and over that "you have to have great curb appeal" to sell your house.... Well I say, "bunkus!" Don't get me wrong, curb appeal is still important but not like it used to be. With the dawn … [Read more...]
Property Taxes – Glitch to Blame for Sky High Home Values in Areas of Waco? – Info to Protest Your Appraisal
May 2009 - By now you may have received your 2009 Notice of Appraised Value from the McLennan County Appraisal District. And by now some of you are back home from the emergency room after having a mild heart attack! No kiddin'! I was told that there was some sort of 'glitch' that caused well.... the total market val … [Read more...]
Bad MLS Photos – A Home Seller’s Problem
I know you've seen them. Heck, maybe even the photos of your house could win bad photo of the week! Not a good thing. Actually, there's a few different emotions I experience when I see exceptionally bad MLS photos. First, there's the comic relief. Some of those photos are just down right hilarious! But also, I feel … [Read more...]
Waco, The 1953 Tornado – The Legend & The Irony
There’s an old indian legend that says the Waco Indians chose this area to settle because it was in a geological recess, protected by hills and bluffs, making it tornado proof.On May 11, 1953 a reporter telephoned James Dixon, chariman of Baylor University Department of Geology, and asked about the old indian legend. Dixon k … [Read more...]
