The Holly House Waco! A New Real Estate Adventure

Holly House Waco

The Holly House? What the heck is that? I'm glad you asked! In short, it's going to be special listing for the Waco area. We are going to use 100% of the listing fee we personally receive (from the successful sale of the Holly House) to buy toys and other needed items for disadvantaged children/families in the Waco area this … [Read more...]

As the Real Estate World Turns – True Real Estate Stories

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Before I entered the world of real estate about 7 years ago, I worked in radio for a long time. Boy! You'd think that in the radio business I'd have some wild stories (and I do), but NOTHING compared to the stories in this business! Some good and some bad, but nevertheless, interesting. What's great about hearing all the … [Read more...]

2010 Waco Parade of Homes

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I love spring time! A chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine, the flowers, the humidty, (the sometimes) scorching temps in Texas, bees, mosquitos, insane drivers cutting through our state to destinations unknown! Did I say I love spring time? Hey, you can keep it local this weekend - enjoy the the a/c in your car (hopefully … [Read more...]

Waco Real Estate Update – Home Statistics and Market Information

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As we approach summer (and the "busy" season), many folks are looking to sell or buy a home. Traditionally, with school out for the summer, June - August are the "hottest" months (boy you ain't lying!) for weather and real estate. The good news is that typically there are more homes on the market to choose from, the bad news … [Read more...]

Waco Real Estate Update – The Swimming Pool Factor

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With the Texas Summer officially here, I usually get more phone calls from people asking about homes with swimming pools. It's not surprising with the warmer temps. The temperature in Waco today, I think the weather guy said, was 738 degrees! With the heat index, it feels like 1,216 degrees. Often though, some of those folks … [Read more...]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Home Buying

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Are you looking to buy a home? Especially if you're a first time home buyer, you need a guide on what your obligations are (as a home buyer) to your Realtor! "What? I have responsibities to my agent'? You bet! Most agents, it seems, are either afraid (or don't know) to tell you that they have certain expectations too. But … [Read more...]

"Oops…I Called the Agent on the For Sale Sign"

Home Sold Keys

What? You called the real estate agent off the sign in the yard? What the heck are you thinking? Come here and let me slap you with a trout (an old IRC joke back in the "old days" of the internet - early to mid 90s). You may not even know why you should be afraid (be very afraid... Okay, now I'm just trying scare ya'). Actually, … [Read more...]

Researching Waco Real Estate (And More)

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So you've decided to buy a home or maybe you're relocating to the Waco area. Either way, you'll want to do your research about Waco real estate and the area. Where do you start? I hear ya... searching on the internet can be a daunting task. Forget about the tons of information that's available online, but trying to find RELIABLE … [Read more...]

Over Priced Home Listings – What Are They Thinking?

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We've all seen it - over priced homes on the market for sale. Not just a little over priced, but REALLY over priced! Not a home that's maybe $4,000 or $5,000 too high, but more like $40,000 - $50,000 too high. It makes you wonder what the seller is thinking. Makes me wonder what the Realtor is thinking. I know it's a numbers … [Read more...]

Castleman Creek Elementary – Hewitt, TX

Castleman Creek Elementary

I drove by the new elementary school that's under construction in Hewitt today - Castleman Creek Elementary. Wow! Construction looks like it's almost completed. I knew it was time, but didn't realize that it was getting so close to being finished. Where has the year gone so far? The new elementary school is located on Hewitt … [Read more...]