I’ve
written about this before, but think it is worth repeating a
very useful and reputable resource for finding out about
Housing Market
Reports in Waco
and all of Texas. Not only
that, there are other great
pieces
of Texas Real Estate related information and data given on this site.
The
Real Estate Center Website
has extensive monthly data
posted that dates back multiple years including sales numbers, median
prices
and months inventory. If you are looking to compare year to year or
just month
to month, a quick glance can give you a very powerful education as to
what is
happening in the Waco
or other Texas
markets.
Of
course, these statistics are market wide and do not
single out specific neighborhoods. But for a general outlook, they are
valuable
bits of information.
If
you need to know more about a particular neighborhood or
home, it’s best to consult with a real estate
professional that is
knowledgeable
in your area. As with any profession, those that work on a day to day
basis in
their field are typically the most knowledgeable.
August does it. It outshines both June and July 09. Yes, still doesn't measure up to last year, but I really like the fact that we held steady and even beat the prior 2 months. Around mid month, things were looking very slow for August, but all of the end of month sales wrapped up the month to be a little better than the prior 2.
Things do slow down typically this time of year in any market, so look for a typical decrease in sales heading into the fall.
Please take note of average and median prices. Our market shows to be stable. I believe the growth and job opportunities in our area are contributing to a great overall market which is here to stay and only get better.
August 28th China Spring at Fairfield resultChina Spring 66 Fairfield 13 September 4thMexia at China Spring September 11th China Spring at Robinson September 18thGroesbeck at China Spring September 25th China Spring at Marlin October 2nd OPEN
DISTRICT GAMES
October 9thHillsboro at China Spring October 16th China Spring at West October 23rdWhitney at China Spring October 30th China Spring at Glen Rose November 6thGatesville at China Spring
CHINA SPRING DREAM HOME FOR SALE--JUST REDUCED to $275,000!
You just don't find this kind of house too often in the Waco area. A beautiful Victorian Style dressed as one of the best. This home is truly special and shows like a home right out of a magazine.
Location:Optimal. The gorgeous Hills of Childress Creek in China Spring, TX is the setting that encompasses beautiful wildlife, hilled terrain, and fine country style living. Only minutes to schools and to the City of Waco, this area is very popular among even some of the most selective home owners.
Schools:Some of the most popular in the area. China Spring ISD is a proud district with statistics to back up its popularity. As a Mother of a Cougar myself, I can attest to the great experiences we've enjoyed while my daughter has attended schools at both China Spring Middle and High Schools. But please make certain you read for yourself at some of these helpful websites:
Community:Friendly. I moved to China Spring in 2004 and really enjoy the friendly people and real sense of community. Football on Friday nights seem to bring the whole town out. People are just happy and proud to live here.
But more about this lovely home:
4 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths with an isolated Master situated perfectly downstairs with direct access to the backyard deck and pool. You will feel like a King or Queen in the majestic master bath with a relaxing Jacuzzi tub. The ceiling and layout provide a very luxurious and spacious feel.
The kitchen has been remodeled to reflect the latest in style and functionality with granite counters and warm kitchen cabinets. A breakfast area sits right of the kitchen and living room and a formal dining area is well-placed near the front entrance, living room and kitchen.
As extra added bonuses, a wet bar sits perfectly next to the living area and kitchen where you can provide drinks to your guests or simply use as a neat little coffee bar. In addition, there is a great sitting area right in the front of the home that joins to the living room.
The upstairs touts 3 bedrooms which are conveniently joined by a Jack and Jill style bathroom setting. The largest of the rooms looks like a Princess room in a castle with the Victorian style architecture. Everyone that sees this room gives us the "ahhh" reaction.
Plenty of windows and doors allow the right atmosphere for enjoying the outdoors. You can see the pool right from the living, master, and breakfast areas making it easy to keep an eye on the kids.
Sitting on a corner lot of about 3 acres gives this home the elbow room that so many desire. The sparkling pool is just the icing on the cake and fantastic for our Texas Summer heat.
I can't say enough good things about the decor and overall look of this home. It is warm, tasteful, and elegant, and so very welcoming. This home has it all. And at a price of only $275,000.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A LARGER SELECTION OF PHOTOS ON THIS HOME VISIT:
So Here's the THING. How good advertising made me look.
On a recent road trip I saw the "Thing". Yes, I stopped. I stopped at the place in Arizona that had the "Thing". My daughter warned me not to look. She said it would be lame. Well, I guess she was right. But boy sign after sign for miles and miles before the "Thing" sure got my attention. I just had to know what it was.
What is the lesson here? Well placed and well thought out ads really do work. Or are there other adverstising lessons here? These places along the highways do a great job of repeatedly plugging their stores until you feel like you just have to stop.
By the way, we bought some very pretty jewelry and some really tasty pistachios in the really fun giftshop.
The little video clip is also lame, but it's basically what the place looked like overall. I said "New Mexico", but I was confused. I was in Arizona :) By the way, click on the link I have up at the top to see a very good overview of the thing along with a pretty good video.
Aroundthe middle of July I started to think we wouldn’t meet our figures from June. Well we didn’t, but we are very close.
Still down from last year’s sales at this time as well, but that is not too surprising with all things considered. Dollar figures were nearly identical to last years in median and average sales prices, but less than June of this year.
As usual, certain areas in and around Waco are doing better than others. If you are looking to sell or buy in the Waco or Greater Waco area, it's very important to understand the trends in each neighborhood.
I can tell you that in some neighborhoods you are simply going to find much better deals than in others. And most of the best deals are NOT in the most popular neighborhoods.
I can also tell you that positioning your home properly to sell is still of the utmost importance. This means the right price and the best condition possible. Good homes for purchase are still tough to find. You want your home to stand out and be the one the buyers just can't resist.
Even a blurry shot through the window of a fast moving car doesn't stop the beauty of a colorful Sunset over Lake Waco. What a gorgeous drive this was yesterday at about 8:30 in the evening.
If you have school aged children, and are relocating or considering relocation to the Waco, TX area, you are probably very concerned with finding good schools. Even if you already live in the area, I am sure your interest in your children’s school is of the utmost importance.
The latest2009 accountability ratings for Texas Schools is now online. I am sure there are arguments for and against such rating types, but they are nevertheless a type of indicator in how a school system is performing.
From my observation, the reputation of schools in our area coincides pretty closely with these accountability results. Some of the more popular schools performed very well, while some of the less popular schools performed poorly.
But just like the ratings, reputations are not always an accurate depiction either. Having lived in many locations in the US and Overseas, it’s easy to get caught up in negative hype about anything. Many times I found that the negativity was unjustified and unfair. But other times, there was good reason for the negativity.
Having said that, here is a link to the latest ratings. Decipher them as you see fit. Search by McLennan County to get a good overview of our area schools.
Since it has been 23 weeks since my first post on January 30, 2009 I am getting very close to another milestone in the AR community, almost at reaching 50K I am excited, howeverthis blog I am now posting is to be a special blog that I want devoted to my daughter-in-law,
Victoria Hann Corbett
Vicky, who celebrates her 38th birthday this coming August 4th is battling an autoimmune disease. She needs our help with an abundance of prayers. She needs a miracle, a donor to come forth and provide her with a new kidney.
She was diagnosed with Sjogren’s, an autoimmune disease, in 2004 after the birth of her first child, my first grandchild, Nolan Bryce, and is now suffering End Stage Renal Disease from complications of Sjogren’s.
Sjögren's syndrome often is undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome may overlap or "mimic" those of other diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Because all symptoms are not always present at the same time and Sjögren's can involve several body systems, physicians and dentists sometimes treat each symptom individually and do not recognize that a systemic disease is present.
Vicky is the wife of my first born son, John Michael and lives in Anderson, SC. She is the mother of my two grandsons, Nolan Bryce (4 to be 5 August 6) and Braydon Pierce who turned 3 on April 20th. She has managed to enthusiastically care for them even while enduring daily fatigue and exhaustion along with her loving husband, John. She works full-time during her entire ordeal. As a Certified Lactation Educator, she helps women establish a successful and loving nursing relationship with their babies. On top of all this, Vicky makes time to volunteer at community events such as cancer awareness days and the hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic.
She started a blog, Sjogrens & Me, to help others who are suffering from this disease. Her blog is featured on Wellsphere, a comprehensive health information website.
Vicky is such a positive influence on the community and rarely even complains about her symptoms. According to Victoria she tell
She patiently is waiting for a kidney transplant and needs all the help we can provide. With a failure of a kidney, everyday life is most difficult for her and has been for the past 5 years. By having this kidney transpant it will allow her to have a real chance to lead a normal everyday life enjoying her 2 little ones and family.
Please, if you or somebody you know can help Victoria, here are kidney donor options:
* Incompatible Donor too often willing live donors do not meet the medical criteria. While it remains preferable (safer, easier, and less expensive) to receive a kidney from someone who is fully immunologically compatible, you can be an incompatible donor.
PLEASE, Help me use the power of the web and social media and viral spread this request to a world wide basis of networking. May we connect in this blogosphere to everyone who might know someone who can help.
Vicky as well as needing this kidney transpant, she and her family are in need of financial assistance to cover the extremely high costs of the transplant. A fundraising campaign has been established with the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF) to help offset their out-of-pocket expenses. To date, NTAF founded in 1983, is the largest financial assistance organization in the United States for transplants and is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant communityfor over twenty-six years.
Dr. Jack Kolff and wife, Patricia, B.S.N., created the NHATF with the vision that all people should be able to receive life-saving organ transplants without regard to their financial situations. tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. To support this cause:All contributions are administered by NTAF exclusively for uninsured transplant-related expenses. Donations are please visit their webpage for Victoria Hann Corbett
May the hearts of those who can help make a difference.I thank you, my AR community family. Feel free to spread this dire message on twitter, facebook, and on your blog.
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setting that encompasses beautiful wildlife, hilled terrain, and fine country style living. Only minutes to schools and to the 
with statistics to back up its popularity. As a Mother of a Cougar myself, I can attest to the great experiences we've enjoyed while my daughter has attended schools at both China Spring Middle and High Schools. But please make certain you read for yourself at some of these helpful websites:
The kitchen has been remodeled to reflect the latest in style and functionality with granite counters and warm kitchen cabinets. A breakfast area sits right of the kitchen and living room and a formal dining area is well-placed near the front entrance, living room and kitchen.
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