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Helpful information for homebuyers:The New Face of Real Estate Investors ......................................................p. 6Kitchens defining the look of today’s home ................................................p.12Residing 101: What to consider, start to finish ..........................................p. 18

Another local publication byReal Hometown Media LLCPublishers of alice24-7.com, a Magazine, Coastal Bend Traveler

Vol. 19, Issue 5

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June 2013

The Official Magazine of the Alice Board of Realtors.

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June 2013 South Texas Properties

Table of ContentsREAL Estate Offices/Agents

ADONAI K. Stewart Realty ................................p. 7

Betty Allison .....................................................p. 8, 9

Bruce Menking .....................................................p. 5

Carlisle Realty .....................................................p. 10

Carol Podest ........................................................p. 14

Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ....... p. 16, 17, 18

Circle RB Realty & Appraisals ..........................p. 12

Cynthia Carrasco .................................................p. 4

Paragon Properties ............................................p. 11

Risinger Realty ...................................................p. 15

Watkins Realty ....................................................p. 13

Services

Arturo “Art” Garcia, Inspector .........................p. 19

Edwards Furniture .............................................p. 15

Jesse’s Roofing .....................................................p. 20

Lawn Service .......................................................p. 20

RC Electric ..........................................................p. 16

Rescue Heating and Air Conditioning ...........p. 19

Southern Monuments .......................................p. 12

Insurance, Banking & Finance

Capital Farm Credit ..........................................p. 12

Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union ................... p. 19

Texas Champion Bank .......................................p. 20

Raul Ramirez (State Farm) ................................p.12

Kari Hendricks Texas Farm Bureau ..................p. 6

Ken Wallgren (State Farm) ..............................p. 14

Abstract & Title

Stewart Title ......................................................... p. 3

Guaranty Title & Abstract ................................p. 20

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Welcome to the new South Texas Properties maga-zine, the official real estate guide for the Alice Board of Realtors. We invite you to travel through these pages as you look for that new piece of heaven on earth that will be your dream home. For nearly 20 years South Texas Properties magazine has been bringing buyers and sellers together. Under the new ownership of Real Hometown Media, LLC, (RHM) we pledge to continue the tradition of providing quality listings and important information about buying and selling property in our area. This is just the first step; a brand new website for southtxproperties.com is under construction with plans to re-launch very soon.

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(NAPS)—The next time you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, you might want to open your mind to the benefits of an open house.

What Buyers Should DoBuyers should make the most

of each open house they visit and remember to keep an open mind. Here are some tips for visiting open houses:

• Check everything in the house including appliances, the size of closets, storage areas and the views from the windows.

• Walk around the property and check such things as the brick and mortar and siding.

• Drive around the neighborhood and get a feel for the area.

• Talk to the Realtor® hosting the open house and pick his or her brain about the condition of the home, recent upgrades and the neighborhood.

What Sellers Should DoAs a seller, an open house is

about putting your home’s best foot forward. Here are some tips for a successful open house:

• Declutter and clean the house.

• Replace burnt-out lightbulbs and wash the windows.

• Mow the front lawn and

clean the walkway.• Fix maintenance issues such

as dings in walls or leaky faucets.

Two More Things To Consider

1. Last year, 45 percent of all buyers used an open house as a resource in their home search process, according to the National Association of Realtors®

Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Open houses are a way for buyers to get an idea of what they can afford and what is available in their market. For sellers, it’s a chance to market the home and attract potential buyers.

2. Whether you are buying or selling, working with a Realtor® is key. Some 89 percent of buyers purchase their homes through a real estate agent.

Only 9 percent of sellers sold their home without assistance from an agent.

Realtors® have invaluable in-sights into what sells a home and are the most trusted resource for real estate information. They know what buyers value in their local markets. They can help sellers protect their investment and buyers build theirs.

Learn More For further facts and tips, visit

www.houselogic.com/buyandsell.

Open houses benefit buyers and sellers

Despite the growing popularity of online resources that showcase homes for sale, there’s nothing like the direct experience of an open house.

South Texas Properties June 2013

Hallmark

Residential Homes Offered for Sale

Call today to make an appointment to view any of these homes!

www.cynthiacarrasco.comJean Cunningham, BROKER

Cynthia CarrascoREALTOR®

For Service you can Trust!

576 Old Magnolia, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ap-prox. 2,384 sq. ft. Great investment property sits on approx. 2.42 acres. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties expressed or implied. $56,900. Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104487

733 Glendale- $87,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. MLS# 104410

413 Goliad St. - 3 bed-room, 2 bath, approxi-mately 1,395 sq. ft. This is a beautiful brick home with an open kitchen and dining room. Home has a large back yard and covered patio area great for family gatherings. This would make a great starter home. $129,000. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more infor-mation at 227-5353 MLS# 105515

212 CR 133 - $179,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 2,218 sq. ft. MLS# 104219

504 S. Sun St., Freer - 2 bed-room, 1 bath, approx. 1,308 sq. ft. This is a cute home that would make a great invest-ment property! Home features a nice size kitchen. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed. $45,000 Call Cyn-thia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

1205 Stonegate $115,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,105 sq. ft. MLS# 104137

1416 Corazan -$139,500 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,788 sq. ft. MLS# 104370

318 CR 470 - $55,000, Great Investment Prop-erty!! Home sits on ap-prox. 3/4 of an acre. MLS# 104441

908 Highland - $64,900, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. MLS# 104452

675 Plymouth - $78,500, 2 bedroom, 1 bath that sits on a nice size lot. This home fea-tures hardwood floors and so much more. MLS# 104472

PENDING

507 Nueva St. - $79,000 - This would make a Great Starter home! MLS# 104460

744 Glendale St. - $92,500, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. MLS# 104471

2025 FM 665 - $109,000 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property! MLS# 104440

703 Jim Wells Dr. - $139,000 - Beautiful home recently remod-eled! Home features tile floors and Great Master Bedroom. Wood fence recently installed. MLS# 104467

COMMERCIAL

963 E. Main St. - $295,000, Great Business Investment! MLS# 10444

1122 E. 3rd St.- $67,750 - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath approx. 1,210 sq. ft. MLS# 104403

505 E. 6th St. - $135,000 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

SOLD

PENDING

SOLD


Specializing in Ranch Land Residential • Commercial

518 S. Al-m o n d - Rental Property In-vestment! 2 small homes and garage. $35,000. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104248

Cr. 314 - 60 acres with a water well, 16 x 24 cabin with solar lights and indoor toilet. All brush, many senderos, good habitat for deer, hogs, some tur-keys and other wildlife. Located in Benavides Ranch S/D. Surface sale only. $135,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104513

WHEN YOU WANT IT TO SAY “SOLD” CALL ME! 701-8644

2041 E. Main, STE 300Alice, TX 78332

Jean Cunningham, BROKER

Call me! I can find the perfect property for your needs. Many listings available in the area from 45 acres to 600+ acre tracts. I work with many area brokers and agents to help find or move your property. Many great commercial sites available!

(361)701-8644 • (361)668-3300www.brucemenking.com • [email protected]

1515 W. Front - Little Ponderosa Restau-rant, all appliances, furniture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

506 E. 1st Street - Old H.E.B., great prop-erty for any type of business! $650,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104235

600 W. Ave. J, Robstown - Stars Drive In (closed) Great location, across from Rob-stown High School. Priced to sell at $55,000! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104300

42 acres W. Hwy. 44 - Great commercial site to develop! $420,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104234

5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial sites with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

281 Bypass, 10 acres - Prime Commercial Site! REDUCED! $150,000 MLS# 104121

500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city utilities, fenced, would make a great truck-ing yard, construction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures exist. $60,000 MLS# 104171

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx - Commer-cial Build-ing, 10,800 sqft, great l o c a t i o n for Home Health, Doc-tor’s office, Area Clinic, or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS # 104522

Bruce Menking

COMMERCIAL

Hallmark

352.27 Acs. S. County Road 339, All brush with low fence, water, elec. Small bunkhouse, good habitat for deer, hogs and other wildlife. $704,540 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104483

7.89 Acres - Cr. 369 on Pernitas Point Rd, water well, septic (condition unknown), wooded. Just minutes from the lake. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104489

LOTS & ACREAGE SALE82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks County - About 6 miles east of Falfurrias off CR 285. All brush, has several pipelines crossing property, waterwell, electric on site, road front-age on 2 sides. Surface sale only. $180,400 MLS# 104293

347 acres off FM 1554 and 281 Bypass - All regrowth brush and native grass. Frontage road on three sides. Older barns, pens, windmill, and ponds. Dove during sea-son, some deer, javelinas, and turkey in season. Minerals negotiable. $1,214,640 MLS# 104307

CR 355 - 10 acres. Great home site, paved road front-age, fenced on 3 sides, pasture. Ready for the horses and cattle! $46,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104060

FM 1329 - 55 acres all brush, good hunting. Deer, hogs, and dove in season. Duval County $93,000 Possible Own-er Financing! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 103682

Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

SOLD

SOLD

FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724 Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518

1210 West Main - 3 bed-room, 2 bath and 2 car car-port in back. 1682 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, wood fireplace, laundry room off kitchen. Very neat and move in ready. Close to schools. $142,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104503

610 Huisache, Freer - 3 bed-room, 2 bath, 2378 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, 2 cedar closets, roomy bedrooms, and move in ready! $145,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104521

SOLD


(NAPS)—It may seem surprising to some, but real estate investors can not only do well for themselves, they can do good for the community, too.

Here’s HowBack when the housing market

went bad, investors got a lot of the blame. They were accused of taking on more properties than they could afford, which resulted in increased foreclosures. Now, however, investors are finding valuable opportunities and earning a more respectable reputation.

In several areas that were hit hard by the housing and economic recessions, investors are playing a key role in the turnaround. Many of today’s investors are ordinary people, simply buying a second home in their own neighborhood and turning it into a rental property.

So why the surge in real estate

investment? These investors see the “perfect storm” of opportunity: historically low interest rates, attractive home prices and a great selection. The new breed of investor also removes many damaged and vacant properties from the market and makes much-needed repairs to improve the value of their investment and

the neighborhood.Because rental demand is

strong, today’s investor can realize a positive cash flow and hold the property for appreciation over the long term. Also, Fannie Mae now allows financing for up to 20 properties for individual investors, in addition to financing that will cover both the property purchase and remodeling costs.

During any real estate downturn, all eyes fall on real estate investors. Their activity level often indicates how stable real estate markets are and signals other buyers when it’s a good time to make a move—typically when investors sense prices have stopped declining.

Investors are sending a strong message about their confidence in the current market by making up over 20 percent of all residential real estate buyers.

Expert’s Opinion“Real estate is and has

always been a sound long-term investment,” said Margaret Kelly, CEO of the real estate franchise company RE/MAX, LLC. “More and more of the folks next door are taking steps to secure one or two rental properties or a vacation home in their favorite locations in hopes of adding to their nest egg.”

Interested buyers don’t have to have a large sum of cash on hand to start investing. In fact, it’s

even possible to use retirement funds, such as an IRA, to invest in real estate, using an approved custodian to manage the investment.

Many budding investors may not be aware of the stimulus they provide a challenged industry and a struggling economy. Investors reduce the foreclosure inventory, make improvements and provide housing for families that can’t qualify for a mortgage. All this adds to the momentum of the current housing recovery.

Anyone thinking of investing in real estate, however, should seek out professional advice and assistance.

“Real estate agents know their communities and can identify the best opportunities. And many real estate agents have obtained specific training to help those looking for investment property,” Kelly added.

Learn MoreYou can find a nearby,

experienced real estate agent and more information on real estate investing at www.remax.com/invest. The site also features millions of properties and attracts more visitors than any other real estate brand website. RE/MAX agents lead the industry in productivity and are specifically trained to help with short sales and investors.


The New Face Of Real Estate InvestorsMany communities that suffered during the housing crisis are now benefiting from increased investor activity.

K. Stewart Realty, L.L.C.

1621 S. Norton, Freer - If you like the feel of “country living” but want to be close to town, this one might be for you! This 3/2/2 block home sits on half an acre and is just a few minutes from schools. Property is presently rented until sold. Has new septic system, 2-car attached garage, and a lg. laundry room right off the kitchen area. Tile floors throughout with newer windows. Home needs some updating and repairs. Buyer can add their own touch, so much potential! $59,900 MLS#104021

REDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Very nice brick building with large parking area. Two office spaces, 3 treatment rooms, 3 restrooms, 2 waiting areas, central air and heat, and so much more! $89,000 MLS# 104019

REDUCED 401 Stoner St., Freer - Buy this home for less than monthly rent! Lg. 4/2/1 home on half an acre located within walking distance of schools! Has a formal living room and a den with a wood-burning fireplace. Home has a large laundry room. Relax on the back screened-in porch. Lg. palm trees. Wood priva-cy fence. Includes a storage shed and a machine shed. (2) CA/H units. Newer laminate flooring in kitchen and downstairs bath-room. Home could use some updating and needs a few repairs, but is move-in ready as is. Reduced Price $69,000 MLS#103998

REDUCED 248, 1/2 FM 1355, Kingsville - Property is Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking at 701-8644. Very well main-tained 3/1/2 home on ap-prox. 2.75 acres. Home is presently rented until property sells. Has a nice whirlpool tub in bath-room. Includes an efficiency apartment for rental income or guest quarters. Also, has a lg. barn, approx. 30x80. Shown by appt. only with advance notice needed. Reduced to $132,000! MLS#104017.

135 Blackhawk, Sandia - Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/Mi-chelle Knight at 765-7538. An absolutely adorable 4/2 home on 1 lot. Very well maintained & move-in ready! Close to Lake Mathis area! Has city water and a septic system. Beauti-ful wood-burn-ing fireplace in living room that is open to kitchen area. There is a nice jet tub in main bathroom. Relax & enjoy the beautiful front covered porch or small back porch in hot weather or snuggle up by the cozy fireplace during those cold weather days! This little place is waiting on its new family! Priced to sell! $67,000 MLS#104127

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(361)701-8795 • [email protected] • Robert Bryan Johnson, Broker

602 Pearson St., Freer - New Listing In Freer! Move-in ready home! Priced to sell AND negotiable. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 2 lots and has a large back yard that is enclosed with a nice wood privacy fence. There’s also a like-new wood deck in back, a 2-car detached garage, extra pavement for ad-ditional parking,& more! Home has a newer metal roof. Stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer, dryer AND (almost new & barely used) hot tub are all negotiable to stay if desired by buy-er! $65,000 MLS#104506


BETTY ALLISON REALTORS, INC.

CommerCial

Betty allison, Broker ........ 361-664-7907Jan erwin .......................... 361-701-6443Brenda Jenkins ................. 361-215-0379

401 & 405 e. main Street - Great com-mercial building in downtown Alice. Large commercial building with appx. 10,000 sqft. It is currently the Alice Echo Newspaper office. mlS# 104333

316 Cr 461, Ben Bolt - Country living in a ranch style home! Darling home lo-cated just out of Alice in Ben Bolt. Two-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with ce-ramic tile and vinyl wood floors, carpet in bedrooms upstairs. This lovely home sits on 5 acres. Double covered carport & extra storage. mlS# 104297

152 Cr 109 - Country living just outside the city! This darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Central Air & Heat is located off Capri Road. The home sits on approx-imately ½ acre. Tile counters in kitchen, cooktop, and oven. Two living areas, din-ing room, large storage room, and a beau-tiful yard with nice oak trees. Call today to see this home! mlS# 104450

575 Cr 122 - Tecolote area, small 2/2 home on 1.04 acres. mlS# 104191

121 N. Triangle - Great location that is close to everything. Nice two story home with lots of space and CA/H. Completely remodeled throughout, including kitchen and bathrooms. Two large storage build-ings included on a very large lot. mlS# 104482

1101 live oak - Great Location! Lovely three bedroom, two bath home, CAH, double car garage with alley entrance. This property is very neat and clean. Move in ready! Must see today to appre-ciate this home. mlS# 104449

2020 N. Hwy 281 - Large home on 2.5 acres. Wonderful country home located just inside city limits. new carpet and fresh paint throughout this lovely 4/3 home. Home also has a garage apartment in the back of the property to offer extra income. mlS# 104351

730 Schallert - Great home close to schools. Darling home in a great neigh-borhood, close to schools. Three bed-rooms, one and a half bath with a nice flowing floor plan. Remodeled home in-cluding baths, repainted inside and out. Call today for your appointment. mlS# 104501

894 Cr 116 - South Texas Living! Nice large two story home, four bedrooms, three baths, saltillo tile throughout. Two water wells, roping arena, horse barn with living quarters. Saddle room, tack room. Deer pens on 50 acres with 47 ad-joining acres that can also be purchased. mlS# 104380

1517 Guadalupe - Income producing property! Small property with several mobile homes which are rented out for extra income. You can make this your new home today and enjoy income at the same time! mlS# 1043631

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We manage rentals! Visit our office at 1725 e. main. (361)664-7907

We are members of mlS and can show you any property in the magazine.


CommerCial

1300 N. Texas BlVD - Great business location! (formerly Dr. Naugher’s) Ready for dentist of-fice or business office. Located at corner of N. Texas Blvd. and Rose Dr. on 2 lots. Great park-ing! mlS# 104183

800 alto - Large corner lot for this very nice, well established home in a great neighborhood. This home has many wonderful features that include tall ceilings, four bedrooms, two baths and CA/H. Also an efficiency apart-ment in the back for additional income. mlS# 104500

1501 rosario - Large fam-ily home with lots of space that is your own fixer upper. Three bedroom, two bath, CA/H, on a large corner lot with lots of trees. Priced to sell so call today to see this home. mlS# 104520

1320 Southwood - loCa-TioN! loCaTioN! loCa-TioN! Come see this lovely home today. This large home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. In ground swimming pool with hot tub and sprinkler system. New carpet, alarm system, and many other amenities. This home is ideal for entertaining! mlS# 104409

CommerCial

215 Scott Street - Close to schools! This cute starter home has two bedrooms, 1 bath, and a nice large kitchen. Call today to see. mlS# 104499

1204 madison - Nice, quiet neighborhood! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open living room downstairs. All new dou-ble pane Lowe’s windows, new bath fixtures, and stainless steel appliances. mlS# 104413

1108 roosevelt - 2 bedroom 2 bath. Kitchen has lots of stor-age! Large yard with privacy fence. mlS# 104411

316 Kentucky - Great commer-cial property! This property is move-in ready to start your business today! Inside the city limits with great visibility and convenience. Very nice office space with central air and heat, storage, and a separate metal building for storage on almost half an acre. mlS# 104424

138 Trailridge rd. - On Lake Mathis! Nice brick home, 3/2, CA/H, ceramic tile floors throughout. Located on the water at Pernitas Point. mlS# 104194

1204 ebony - Located on a quiet street! This is a very nice brick home. Has three bed-rooms, 2 baths with central air and heat. This home has been completely repainted inside and out and the bathrooms have been updated. All new tile throughout the home. Call today to see this lovely home. mlS# 104414

244 Cr 172 - High fenced ranch with exotics! Modular home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, screened porch, CA/H, a second cabin for hunters, 2 ponds, 2 water wells, landing strip, and several senderos throughout the ranch. Great place for hunting and to live, also! mlS# 104378

1800 N. Texas Blvd. - Lovely, spacious home. This home fea-tures 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living and dining areas. Com-pletely remodeled interior and exterior. Large corner lot that is beautifully landscaped with a circular driveway. mlS# 104510

CommerCial

905-907 S. Stadium - 2 shops sitting on approx. 1.17 acres. Call for appt to see. mlS# 104139

411 e. Seventh St. - Spacious home on corner lot! 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with carport. CA/H and a large open living area. This home has a fenced back yard. mlS# 104402

1120 West main - 4/2 with double garage, granite counter-tops in kitchen and baths. Stain-less steel appliances, tile, and carpet floors. mlS# 104364

1118 West main - 4/2 with dou-ble garage. Granite countertops in kitchen and baths. Stainless steel appliances, tile floors in living room and carpet in bed-rooms. mlS# 104421

1122 West main - 4 bedroom and 2 bath with beautiful gran-ite countertops in both kitchen and bath! All stainless steel appliances. Tile floors grace the living area and plush car-pets throughout the bedrooms. mlS# 104422

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BETTY ALLISON REALTORS, INC.

Betty allison, Broker .... 361-664-7907Jan erwin ...................... 361-701-6443Brenda Jenkins ............. 361-215-0379

www.realtor.com

We manage rentals! Visit our office at 1725 e. main. (361)664-7907

Missy Priddy ........................................................................... 361-562-3928Kalynn Ramon ....................................................................... 361-207-0883Ginger DeLaune ..................................................................... 361-701-4471Delma Palacios ....................................................................... 361-664-2327 Chuck Carlisle, Broker .......................................................... 361-548-4848Leticia Cervantes ................................................................... 361-701-5854www.southtxproperties.com www.realtor.com

CARLISLE REALTY

361-664-4348 or 361-664-4033

1810 E. Main, Alice, Texas

We Manage Rentals!

HUD & VA Broker

23101 County Road 1092 - Riv-erfront property with over 11 acres, very private area, located in Mathis. Cute mobile home. 3/2 with one carport attached and a storage building with carports. Large country porch. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104371

209 S. Reynolds St. - Need a new location for your business? Almost 5,000 sq. ft. commercial building is available! Separate large front of-fice with large covered carports. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104348

802 Triangle - Very spacious 3 bed-room, 1.5 bath home, large stone fireplace, updated kitchen. Large backyard with in-ground pool. Must see! Call Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS# 104466

649 CR 350, Orange Grove - Great location that is only minutes away from town and schools. Large 4 bed-room, 1 bath and 2 car garage, 2186 sq ft, Only $79,900. Call Missy Priddy for more information at (361) 562-3928 MLS# 104484

1404 Alta Vista - Lovely home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage in a great n e i g h b o r h o o d . Beautifully land-scaped with sprin-kler system. Patio and deck, storage bldg., extra storage space, attached bo-nus room, that could be used as mother-in-law suite, office, or bedroom. All appliances included with sale. Call Kalynn at 207-0883. MLS# 104389

Coyote Creek Estates FM 625,

Alice Restricted subdivision, 3 lots available. Home needs to be at least 1,200 sq. ft. Your choice of builder! Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of restrictions and plat. MLS# 103592

607 Hobbs - This cute 2 bedroom, 2 bath home would be a great starter home at only $65,000! Call Missy today at 562-3928 MLS# 104523

Lot 13 Blue Ridge - Carmel Hills – located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details

Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

Near Ben Bolt on Hwy 281 - 91.78 acres. Farmland, some hunting. Lots of quail have been spotted! MLS# 104044

PENDING

1205 W. 1st Street - Great location! 3/2 with large enclosed garage. Over 1,800 sq. ft. Large back-yard with storage build-ing. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 for more de-tails! MLS# 104253

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PARAGON PROPERTIES4637 S. Hwy 281, Alice, TX (361)664-8000

Melinda Garza 361-562-2648 • Janell Donaho 361-876-0505 • D. Addison Smithwick 361-562-3695

April Del Bosque 361-227-0796 • Cathy Lopez 361-701-0857

Commercial Listings

111 N. Texas Blvd- Wonderful investment opportunity. Currently leased to Leslie’s Nails and The Jigger. Don’t let this one get away! Call for appointment to see. MLS#104117

647 CR 481, Ben Bolt - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch house on 10 acres. Very nice house. MLS# 104294

1611 Olmos - Beautiful floor plan, 2 living areas. 3/2/2. Lots of extras. Call today to see. MLS# 104295

1305 Washington - Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in an attractive neighborhood. Enjoy the backyard swimming pool during those hot summer days. MLS# 104478

1104 Cobblestone - This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is in a beautiful neighborhood, has pool and nice outdoor quarters with shower and bath. MLS# 104514

412 E. Chapultepec - 3 bedroom, 2 bath nice home with two living areas. Sprinkler system. A must see! MLS# 104338

209 Dix - San Diego, Great starter home with CA/H that is only three years old! Owner only lived in this home for 6 months. This is a must see to appreciate property! MLS# 104240

1817 Encino - Very large home on a corner lot in the Hillcrest area. Three living areas give this home a roomy feel along with large bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite! MLS# 104464

608 Angelina - This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings and so many more in extras that you just have to see to appreciate. MLS# 104507

158 CR 472 - 4/2.5/3 Country living at its BEST on 1.041 acres. Huge master bedroom, separate mother-in-law quarters. MLS# 104363

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CR 116-1 - Land! Land! Land! Quail Run #7, 6.34 acres, WITH RESTRICTIONS. All brush and no improvements. MLS# 104226

Land

240 CR 2112 - Country living at its best! This fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 ½ baths graces 5 acres where the wildlife comes to frolic by the beautiful pond. Watch from the safety of a fully enclosed backyard which is cross fenced. Call today to see this rare gem. MLS# 104495

Lynnae Donaho, Broker 361-701-3985

Melva Alegria 361-460-1697

Missy Priddy ........................................................................... 361-562-3928Kalynn Ramon ....................................................................... 361-207-0883Ginger DeLaune ..................................................................... 361-701-4471Delma Palacios ....................................................................... 361-664-2327 Chuck Carlisle, Broker .......................................................... 361-548-4848Leticia Cervantes ................................................................... 361-701-5854www.southtxproperties.com www.realtor.com

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23101 County Road 1092 - Riv-erfront property with over 11 acres, very private area, located in Mathis. Cute mobile home. 3/2 with one carport attached and a storage building with carports. Large country porch. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104371

209 S. Reynolds St. - Need a new location for your business? Almost 5,000 sq. ft. commercial building is available! Separate large front of-fice with large covered carports. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104348

802 Triangle - Very spacious 3 bed-room, 1.5 bath home, large stone fireplace, updated kitchen. Large backyard with in-ground pool. Must see! Call Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS# 104466

649 CR 350, Orange Grove - Great location that is only minutes away from town and schools. Large 4 bed-room, 1 bath and 2 car garage, 2186 sq ft, Only $79,900. Call Missy Priddy for more information at (361) 562-3928 MLS# 104484

1404 Alta Vista - Lovely home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage in a great n e i g h b o r h o o d . Beautifully land-scaped with sprin-kler system. Patio and deck, storage bldg., extra storage space, attached bo-nus room, that could be used as mother-in-law suite, office, or bedroom. All appliances included with sale. Call Kalynn at 207-0883. MLS# 104389

Coyote Creek Estates FM 625,

Alice Restricted subdivision, 3 lots available. Home needs to be at least 1,200 sq. ft. Your choice of builder! Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of restrictions and plat. MLS# 103592

607 Hobbs - This cute 2 bedroom, 2 bath home would be a great starter home at only $65,000! Call Missy today at 562-3928 MLS# 104523

Lot 13 Blue Ridge - Carmel Hills – located in Carmel Hills with lake view. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for more details

Falfurrias - 10 acres on County Road 302. Great for home or business. For more information call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104252

Near Ben Bolt on Hwy 281 - 91.78 acres. Farmland, some hunting. Lots of quail have been spotted! MLS# 104044

PENDING

1205 W. 1st Street - Great location! 3/2 with large enclosed garage. Over 1,800 sq. ft. Large back-yard with storage build-ing. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 for more de-tails! MLS# 104253

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159 Oxbow, Sandia - 3/2 Pernitas Point, home on hill overlooking Lake Mathis. New carpet, new exterior A/C Unit, new comp shingle roof, painted interior & ex-terior. SELLERS VERY MOTIVATED!! MLS# 104387

644 Plymouth, Alice - 4/1 home that has been completely and beautifully remod-eled inside. It has a large fenced back yard with a large storage building. Must see to appreciate. MLS# 104344

8118 Hwy 359, Orange Grove - 1.5(+/-) acres located between Orange Grove and Alfred. Partially fenced and has electric-ity. MLS# 104330

Lots & Land

SOLD

424 King, Agua Dulce - 3/2 on a corner lot 1 block from schools. Quiet neighbor-hood, many extras. Priced to sell. MLS # 104458

PENDING

1825 Oak St, Alice - Perfect starter home!! 2/1 on a corner lot with large mes-quite shade tree. MLS# 104398

PENDING

302 King, Agua Dulce - 2/1 home would be great investment property for a rent house. MLS# 104386

SOLD 400 S. Cameron, Alice - Commercial Bldg. with many possibilities. Great lo-cation close to downtown. MLS# 104394

Commercial Listing

REDUCED

5194 CR 101, Robstown - Address says Robstown, but it could easily be Orange Grove or Agua Dulce. Well kept home on 10 tree-shaded acres. It has been cross fenced. MLS# 104400

REDUCED

1105 Jefferson - Three bedroom, two bath spacious home in a quiet neigh-borhood. This home will need a little TLC but it’s a diamond in the rough! MLS #104508

County Road 246, Concepcion - 18.38 acres of native brush and grass land. Priced to sell! Additional acreage may be available. MLS# 104509


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(NAPS)—Kitchens are cooking up some of today’s hottest decorating trends. That’s the word from experts who say families are using their kitchen as never before.

Gathering there to do homework, socialize, watch TV—even cook—they’re making the kitchen, in many cases, the busiest room in the house.

However, while kitchens may be busy, the decorating trends associated with that family focal point are anything but. Instead, those trends feature clean lines, sleek appliances and innovative storage solutions.

Said Janice Jones of national homebuilder Pulte Homes, “In the past, home design was driven by practicality, but now homeowners want function and design to meet. The kitchen is now a driving force

Kitchens are defining the look of today’s homes

Gathering there to do homework, socialize, watch TV—even cook—families are making the kitchen, in many cases, the busiest room in the house.

See KITCHENS on page 19

WATKINS REALTYDenise Strait, Broker (361)701-3783 Michael Hood (512)913-6919www.southtxproperties.com email: [email protected] www.realtor.com

1700 Monte Vista, Alice • (361)668-1743

159 Oxbow, Sandia - 3/2 Pernitas Point, home on hill overlooking Lake Mathis. New carpet, new exterior A/C Unit, new comp shingle roof, painted interior & ex-terior. SELLERS VERY MOTIVATED!! MLS# 104387

644 Plymouth, Alice - 4/1 home that has been completely and beautifully remod-eled inside. It has a large fenced back yard with a large storage building. Must see to appreciate. MLS# 104344

8118 Hwy 359, Orange Grove - 1.5(+/-) acres located between Orange Grove and Alfred. Partially fenced and has electric-ity. MLS# 104330

Lots & Land

SOLD

424 King, Agua Dulce - 3/2 on a corner lot 1 block from schools. Quiet neighbor-hood, many extras. Priced to sell. MLS # 104458

PENDING

1825 Oak St, Alice - Perfect starter home!! 2/1 on a corner lot with large mes-quite shade tree. MLS# 104398

PENDING

302 King, Agua Dulce - 2/1 home would be great investment property for a rent house. MLS# 104386

SOLD 400 S. Cameron, Alice - Commercial Bldg. with many possibilities. Great lo-cation close to downtown. MLS# 104394

Commercial Listing

REDUCED

5194 CR 101, Robstown - Address says Robstown, but it could easily be Orange Grove or Agua Dulce. Well kept home on 10 tree-shaded acres. It has been cross fenced. MLS# 104400

REDUCED

1105 Jefferson - Three bedroom, two bath spacious home in a quiet neigh-borhood. This home will need a little TLC but it’s a diamond in the rough! MLS #104508

County Road 246, Concepcion - 18.38 acres of native brush and grass land. Priced to sell! Additional acreage may be available. MLS# 104509


P1911 Alta Vista - REDUCED to $169,500. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bath., 2100 sq. ft. Massive backyard with olive and lemon trees. Sprinkler system. All Appliances stay upon request (washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, micro, trash compactor). Modern updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinets with slide-out shelves and drawers. Hardwood floors and tile throughout. Den/playroom. Recent addition of a master bath with saltillo tile. Great family or starter home. MLS# 104420

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(NAPS)—For enhanced curb appeal of your home, nothing beats a front door with beautiful doorglass.

Making it easier to determine what your dream entryway could look like is a new interactive online tool called Your Door Stylizer™ from ODL,

Inc. With this online tool, you can instantly see how doorglass can upgrade your door and enhance your home. It can be intimidating to choose a new entry.

This new tool makes the process easy and fun.

First, using your computer,

tablet or smartphone, choose among three project types:

1. Replace Glass—For homeowners who simply want to re place their existing doorglass with a new design or style.

2. Add Glass—For homeowners who want to add doorglass to a door that previously had none or to increase the size of the doorglass in their existing door.

3. Replace Your Door—For homeowners who want to completely change their entry system, this option allows them to choose their existing entryway configuration and then choose any door type, doorglass shapes and de signs they like.

Next, you simply upload a photo of your house or choose from preloaded sample home

photos and then customize the entryway with the online tool by choosing among an array of designs. Each doorglass selection instantly appears on the door in the image.

Once you’ve selected your style, with the aid of Your Door Stylizer, you can share the project via e-mail or social media, save the image to an online account or print it for later reference. Online, you can learn where to get the glass you’ve selected and how to get it installed. Because it’s made by ODL, a leading manufacturer of decorative and clear doorglass and entry treatments, the glass can also help your doors meet Energy Star criteria. All

Your dream entryway may be only steps away

See ENTRYWAY on page 15

New online tool makes designing a beautiful doorglass easy

decorative doorglass is sealed between two panes of tempered safety glass, insulated for airtight and watertight performance.

Other Entryway IdeasOnce you’ve decided on

the door, you may consider improving the rest of the entryway. Here are a few ideas to try:

• Line the sides of the front steps with plants in pots.

• If you have a covered porch, paint a mural on the ceiling or line it with mirror tiles.

• If there’s room, add a swing, a small seat or a storage box.

• Put up a trellis and train a vine over it.

• Use solar-powered lanterns on posts to light the walkway.

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Realitos, TX - 174.96 acres. Great getaway with wildlife and hunting. Close to Realitos, TX. Call today for directions. Percentage of miner-als convey. MLS# 104175

Sandia, TX - 233 Lakeshore Drive, Stunning custom built home on two waterfront lots. Spacious open floor plan with split bed-rooms. Gorgeous fireplace. Magnifi-cent pecan kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops. Beautiful tile floors throughout. Ideal master bedroom and bath with large his and her closets. Serene times relaxing on the large patio watching the wildlife. Additional room in garage, boat barn, new pergola, pier with lights, sprinkler system, lush grass and landscaped yard, water softener and more. MLS# 104479

1915 Olmos - Lovely spa-cious 4/3 home on corner lot. Tile floors throughout, open floor plan, room in backyard with elevated tub for bathing pets. Back garage entrance. Wood and gas fireplace, fenced yard. MLS#104372

Lots for sale in restricted subdivision

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317 CR 3101 – Just outside of Orange Grove. Built in 2011 this gorgeous 3/2/2 sits on ap-prox. 1.5 acres in a nice residential area. Or-ange Grove Schools. Tile in all living areas, split bedroom plan, covered front and back porches. Asking $169,900. MLS# 104474

1014 E. 4th - Great family home! Large home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths close to schools. Home features hardwood floors, split bedrooms, 2 driveways with a 2 car de-tached garage. Must see to appreciate! For more information, call Shelly at 361-227-4800. MLS# 1042661122 E. 3rd St. - $67,750 - 3 bedroom,

1.5 bath - Approx. 1,210 sq. ft. This a cute home. Great investment! Call Cyn-thia at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104403

733 Glendale - $87,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. This a great starter/in-vestment home. Home has a spacious living room and features wood flooring. Call to-day for an appt. Home is owned by an agent. MLS# 104410

1416 Corazon - $139,500 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 1,788 sq. ft. This is a unique home with lot of space. Home features wood floors and tile. Home has a beautiful kitchen and bo-nus room and lots of extras. Home also has a large fenced yard and 2 1/2 car garage! Call Cynthia today to see this beautiful home at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104370

212 CR 133 - $179,500 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - Approx. 2,218 sq. ft. This is a beautiful home on a corner 1 acre lot. Home features a bonus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom or office space. Home also features a kitchen that opens to the living area with fireplace. The home has a covered patio area great for family gatherings. Call Cynthia today for an appt. at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104219

1205 Stonegate - $115,000 - 3 bed-room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,105 sq. ft. This is a cute brick home on a nice size lot. Call Cynthia for an appt. today at 361-227-5353 MLS# 104137

2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

• Elisa Benavides ................................. 227-9771• Cynthia Carrasco .............................. 227-5353• Bruce Menking .................................. 701-8644• Murray Myers ................................... 726-8731• Shelly Wallace ................................... 227-4800• Michelle Knight, Office Mgr ............ 668-3300• Jean Cunningham, Broker ............... 853-2121

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PENDING

507 Nueva St. - $79,000, This would make a Great Starter home! MLS# 104460

SOLD

576 Old Magnolia, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ap-prox. 2,384 sq. ft. Great investment property sits on approx. 2.42 acres. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties expressed or implied. $56,900 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104487

1210 West Main - 3 bedroom, 2 bath and 2 car carport in back. 1,682 sq. ft. with 2 living areas, wood fireplace, laundry room off kitchen. Very neat and move in ready. Close to schools. $142,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104503



600 W. Ave. J, Rob-stown - Stars Drive In (closed) Great loca-tion, across from Robstown High School. Priced to sell at $55,000! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104300


5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224


500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city utilities, fenced, would make a great trucking yard, construction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures ex-ist. $60,000 MLS# 104171

963 E. Main St. -$295,000.00- Great Busi-ness Investment! Call Cynthia Carrasco for more details - 361-227-5353. MLS# 104444

COMMERCIAL

518 S. Almond - Rental Property Invest-ment! 2 small homes and garage. $35,000

Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104248


• Elisa Benavides ................................. 227-9771• Cynthia Carrasco .............................. 227-5353• Bruce Menking .................................. 701-8644• Murray Myers ................................... 726-8731• Shelly Wallace ................................... 227-4800• Michelle Knight, Office Mgr. ......... 668-3300• Jean Cunningham, Broker ............. 853-2121


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505 E. 6th St. - $135,000.00 - Great Invest-ment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

318 CR 470 - $55,000, Great Investment Property!! Home sits on approx. 3/4 of an acre. MLS# 104441


675 Plymouth - $78,500, 2 bed-room, 1 bath that sits on a nice size lot. This home features hard-wood floors and so much more. MLS# 104472

703 Jim Wells Dr. - $139,000, Beautiful home recently remod-eled! Home features tile floors and Great Master Bedroom. Wood fence recently installed. MLS# 104467

1500 Delwood - Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood close to golf course. Home features wood burning fireplace, ceramic tile floors, inground pool, 2 storage sheds on a nice corner lot. Pre-approved buyers only. MLS# 104469

SOLD

PENDING

SOLD

413 Goliad St. - 3 bed-room, 2 bath, approximate-ly 1,395 sq. ft. This is a beau-tiful brick home with an open kitchen and dining room. Home has a large back yard and covered patio area great for fam-ily gatherings. This would make a great starter home. $129,000.00 Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 227-5353 MLS# 105515

147 Trail Ridge - Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath with pan-oramic lake views. Recently remodeled with a custom kitchen, large pantry, break-fast nook and spacious living area with lots of windows and a massive fireplace. $147,000 MLS# 104461

REDUCED

504 S. Sun St., Freer - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,308 sq. ft. This is a cute home that would make a great investment property! Home features a nice size kitchen. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties im-plied or expressed. $45,000 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486




600 W. Ave. J, Rob-stown - Stars Drive In (closed) Great loca-tion, across from Robstown High School. Priced to sell at $55,000! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104300


5 acres S. Flournoy Rd. - Commercial site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224


500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city utilities, fenced, would make a great trucking yard, construction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures ex-ist. $60,000 MLS# 104171

963 E. Main St. -$295,000.00- Great Busi-ness Investment! Call Cynthia Carrasco for more details - 361-227-5353. MLS# 104444

COMMERCIAL

518 S. Almond - Rental Property Invest-ment! 2 small homes and garage. $35,000

Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104248


• Elisa Benavides ................................. 227-9771• Cynthia Carrasco .............................. 227-5353• Bruce Menking .................................. 701-8644• Murray Myers ................................... 726-8731• Shelly Wallace ................................... 227-4800• Michelle Knight, Office Mgr. ......... 668-3300• Jean Cunningham, Broker ............. 853-2121


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505 E. 6th St. - $135,000.00 - Great Invest-ment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

318 CR 470 - $55,000, Great Investment Property!! Home sits on approx. 3/4 of an acre. MLS# 104441


675 Plymouth - $78,500, 2 bed-room, 1 bath that sits on a nice size lot. This home features hard-wood floors and so much more. MLS# 104472

703 Jim Wells Dr. - $139,000, Beautiful home recently remod-eled! Home features tile floors and Great Master Bedroom. Wood fence recently installed. MLS# 104467

1500 Delwood - Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood close to golf course. Home features wood burning fireplace, ceramic tile floors, inground pool, 2 storage sheds on a nice corner lot. Pre-approved buyers only. MLS# 104469

SOLD

PENDING

SOLD

413 Goliad St. - 3 bed-room, 2 bath, approximate-ly 1,395 sq. ft. This is a beau-tiful brick home with an open kitchen and dining room. Home has a large back yard and covered patio area great for fam-ily gatherings. This would make a great starter home. $129,000.00 Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 227-5353 MLS# 105515

147 Trail Ridge - Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath with pan-oramic lake views. Recently remodeled with a custom kitchen, large pantry, break-fast nook and spacious living area with lots of windows and a massive fireplace. $147,000 MLS# 104461

REDUCED

504 S. Sun St., Freer - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,308 sq. ft. This is a cute home that would make a great investment property! Home features a nice size kitchen. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties im-plied or expressed. $45,000 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486


82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks County - About 6 miles east of Falfurrias off CR 285. All brush, has several pipelines crossing property, waterwell, electric on site, road frontage on 2 sides. Surface sale only. $180,400 MLS# 104293

347 acres off FM 1554 and 281 Bypass - All regrowth brush and native grass. Frontage road on three sides. Older barns, pens, windmill, and ponds. Dove during season, some deer, javelinas, and turkey in season. Minerals negotiable. $1,214,640 MLS# 104307

412.60 acres corner of CR 464 and CR461 - Road frontage on 2 sides, na-tive brush and grass. Great place to ranch or just have some peace and quiet. Has a seasonal creek through the place. Minerals negotiable. $948,980

CR 355 - 10 acres. Great home site, paved road frontage, fenced on 3 sides, pasture. Ready for the horses and cattle!

$46,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104060

FM 1329 - 55 acres all brush, good hunt-ing. Deer, hogs, and dove in season. Du-val County $93,000 Possible Owner Fi-nancing! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 103682


FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mo-bile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724. Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518

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SOLD

Cr. 314 - 60 acres with a water well, 16 x 24 cabin with solar lights and indoor toi-let. All brush, many senderos, good habi-tat for deer, hogs, some turkeys and other wildlife. Located in Benavides Ranch S/D. Surface sale only. $135,000. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104513


(NAPS)—Deciding to re-side your home isn’t a small undertaking but it doesn’t have to be intimidating.

You need a keen eye, some research and a game plan. Here are hints that can help:

Evaluating Your HomeStart by inspecting your

current siding both from the curb and up close. Look for:

• Sagging• Cracking• Blistering• Buckling or dents• Fading• Missing pieces• Insect damage or infestation• Rot• Water stainsIf you find two or more of

those things, it’s time to re-side.Determining The MaterialThere are several materials

you can consider: fiber cement,

masonry, vinyl, wood-based and cedar.

To find which makes the most sense for your home, see what others in the neighborhood have and browse house magazines. Also, consider your climate and consult your insurance agent;

some companies offer discounts on durable, noncombustible fiber cement siding and masonry.

Next, consider how siding materials can enhance curb appeal. Remember, vinyl needs regular cleaning and washing, and wood needs to be repainted every

few years. Fiber cement siding needs

little maintenance and can save a lot in repairs later. What’s more, fiber cement siding from James Hardie is uniquely formulated for wet, freezing conditions and hot, humid conditions so you can match your siding to the weather where you live.

Durability and sustainability are also important; the U.S. Green Building Council recognizes fiber cement siding in both areas.

Finding A ContractorThe next step is finding and

hiring a contractor to do a quality installation on time and on budget. These five tips will help:

1. Ask neighbors, friends and co-workers for referrals.

2. Find contractors who specialize in siding, preferably

Re-siding 101: What to consider, start to finish

See SIDING on page 19

You need not feel up against the wall when you decide to re-side your home.

in defining the decor of the home overall.”

Jones added that the company’s 700-plus new home communities across the country feature fully furnished model homes because the majority of homebuyers prefer to see the design ideas “in action.”

Pulte also allows homebuyers to design their dream kitchen with a click of a mouse with its new interactive Kitchen Studio.

Images on www.pulte.com

allow users to visualize a custom kitchen space by selecting from a variety of colors and finishes—from flooring to wall color.

Here are some of the leading trends for 2013:

• Islands: New kitchen layouts and designs are open and island-centric. They call for multi-functional spaces that allow everything from homework to craft projects.

To keep the clutter off the island but near the kitchen, the innovative Pulte Planning Center

is a multifunctional space used for bill paying, family organization, homework or as a computer room. Consumers also want multipurpose islands, so kitchens now have two islands.

• Color & Appliances: Two-tone colors and contrasting colors on cabinets, counters and appliances are an emerging trend in kitchen design. “This is the biggest visible news in the appliance world in years,” said Jones, adding that the new look

was inspired by popular high-tech gadgets, such as smartphones.

• Storage: Megasize storage for bulk and food items is in demand. Other innovative storage solutions include larger deeper drawers in lieu of cabinets on the lower surfaces; pop-up cabinets for heavier kitchen appliances, such as mixers; vertical pull-out drawers for large trays; and shallow storage compartments in previously wasted areas under the sink or stovetop.

with a certification.3. Contact and meet with

at least three contractors to get written estimates. Make sure each is licensed and insured, and a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

4. Do background checks

with the Better Business Bureau or Consumer Affairs Office.

5. Prepare a complete project description with your expectations and make sure each proposal includes everything you requested and the price is based on the complete project.

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82 acres, FM 2191 Brooks County - About 6 miles east of Falfurrias off CR 285. All brush, has several pipelines crossing property, waterwell, electric on site, road frontage on 2 sides. Surface sale only. $180,400 MLS# 104293

347 acres off FM 1554 and 281 Bypass - All regrowth brush and native grass. Frontage road on three sides. Older barns, pens, windmill, and ponds. Dove during season, some deer, javelinas, and turkey in season. Minerals negotiable. $1,214,640 MLS# 104307

412.60 acres corner of CR 464 and CR461 - Road frontage on 2 sides, na-tive brush and grass. Great place to ranch or just have some peace and quiet. Has a seasonal creek through the place. Minerals negotiable. $948,980

CR 355 - 10 acres. Great home site, paved road frontage, fenced on 3 sides, pasture. Ready for the horses and cattle!

$46,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104060

FM 1329 - 55 acres all brush, good hunt-ing. Deer, hogs, and dove in season. Du-val County $93,000 Possible Owner Fi-nancing! Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 103682


FM 2508 - 88.09 Acres next to the King Ranch. Has new 3 bedroom, 2 bath mo-bile home that is 1.5 yrs old with a large pond, city water, feeders, water troughs, brush and high fence on King Ranch side. Deer, turkey, hogs and doves frequent the property. $317,724. Call Bruce 701-8644 MLS# 104518

Lots and Land

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SOLD

SOLD

Cr. 314 - 60 acres with a water well, 16 x 24 cabin with solar lights and indoor toi-let. All brush, many senderos, good habi-tat for deer, hogs, some turkeys and other wildlife. Located in Benavides Ranch S/D. Surface sale only. $135,000. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104513

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