Waco, Real Estate, and More
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...]
Wow, I can't believe we're just a couple of weeks away for the last half of 2010! Of course with the second half of the year coming upon us, that means that 4th of July is just around the corner! Ah, the 4th of July holiday....the Day off work, BBQs, friends, family, AND the big celebration in Waco - "4th on the Brazos Celebration". … [Read more...]
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...]
I was on the Texas Education Agency website and saw that the 2009 school ratings are available! Crawford - for 2009, all schools in Crawford ISD received an exemplary rating from the State of Texas. Last year Crawford's elementary school and middle school received exemplary ratings while the high school received a 'recognized' … [Read more...]
Got plans for the 4th of July? Well, if you don't... You may want to head downtown for the big 4th on the Brazos Celebration. The annual event on the Brazos in Waco draws a crowd of about 15,000 people. It's a big bash every year in downtown Waco, complete with fireworks, live music, vendors, stuff for the kids, etc... Here's … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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 value … [Read more...]
So... How's the nation's foreclosure rate? In short, Higher. According to data released today, the foreclosure rate for April jumped 32 percent compared to the same time period last year. More than 342,000 homes received a foreclosure notice in April. Of course that's a nationwide statistic. Although I like going there on vacation, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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