south texas properties

South TexasProperties

Helpful information for homebuyers:What your home inspection can do for you? p. 3Simple solutions for big renovation challenges p. 7

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

Vol. 19, Issue 10

This beautiful home featured on Page 4

This property featured on 4This home featured on Page 15

The Official Publication of the Alice Board of Realtors.

October 2013

FREE

www.southtxproperties.com

October 2013 South Texas Properties

TABLE OF CONTENTSREAL Estate Offices/Agents

ADONAI K. Stewart Realty .....................................p. 14

Bruce Menking ..........................................................p. 11

Carlisle Realty ............................................................p. 15

Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ...................... p. 8-10

Circle RB Real Estate & Appraisals ........................... p. 7

Cynthia Carrasco ........................................................ p. 6

Paragon Properties ...................................................p. 12

Risinger Realty ........................................................... p. 5

Watkins Realty ............................................................. p. 4

Services

Jim Dean Homes .......................................................p. 16

Edwards Furniture ....................................................p. 13

Jesse’s Roofing ............................................................p. 13

Lawn Service ..............................................................p. 10

Insurance, Banking & Finance

Capital Farm Credit ................................................... p. 7

Texas Champion Bank ............................................... p. 5

Raul Ramirez (State Farm) ....................................... p. 7

Abstract & Title

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

Guaranty Title & Abstract ........................................ p. 5

Nicole D. Perez Owner/Publisher

Anthony MorrisPublisher Emeritus

South TexasProperties

Brenda PoeGraphics

Aaron LopezSales

Vickie CummingsSales

Lisa KettemanData Entry

Real Hometown Media, LLC201 East Main Street, Alice, Texas, 78332

361668-6397 (Ph) 361664-3875 (FX) South Texas Properties is 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 has been bring-ing buyers and sellers together. Real Hometown Media, LLC, (RHM) continues the tradition of providing quality listings and important information about buying and selling property in our area. A brand new website for southtxproperties.com is now available online and features many tools for those wishing to purchase a home.

RHM currently produces Alice24-7.com print and online, “a” Magazine and the Coastal Bend Traveler in addition to South Texas Properties. Additionally, we offer quality commer-cial printing, marketing services, Website development and di-rect mail all at affordable prices. Look for a new issue of South Texas Properties each month and remember to always consult a Realtor before buying or selling any property.

Publisher’s notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination be-cause of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

Real Hometown Media, LLC will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings adver-tised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

<---- See what you are missing on our facebook page. To advertise in South Texas Properties,

call our Marketing Specialist Vickie Cummings or Aaron Lopez

at (361)668-6397.

(BPT) - While giving a new $900,000 home a thorough going-over, Salt Lake City home inspector Kurt Salomon found a problem under the deck.

The builder had cut corners, using the wrong kind of fasteners to secure the deck to the house.

Yet, the municipal building official had approved the work.

“In some cases, a building inspector is not going to crawl underneath the deck looking at the hardware. A good home inspector will,” says Salomon, past president of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

Because it uncovers aspects of the home that are unsafe or not in working condition, an inspection

is a must when buying a home, says J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner with USAA.

“You want surprises that come with homeownership to be happy surprises, not bad ones,” Montanaro says. “A thorough home inspection by a certified professional can help ensure that’s the case.”

Salomon says an inspection of the house you want to buy helps identify not only safety concerns and failing structural elements but faulty mechanical systems and areas that soon may need maintenance.

You’ll pay around $300 to $500 for an inspection, which can take two to three hours. The cost can vary based on your geographic

region, and the size and age of the home. Requesting other services, such as septic and radon testing, will add to the fee.

“An inspection is money and time well-spent,” Montanaro says. “If your inspector finds things that should be repaired, you can use that report as leverage to have them fixed or negotiate a lower price.”

To help get the most from a home inspection, Salomon and Montanaro advise you to follow these steps:

• Do your homework: Many contracts include a home-inspection deadline, so start shopping for an inspector when you qualify for a mortgage. This gives you time to find a qualified, professional inspector.

• Look for the inspection clause: Before you sign a contract, make sure it includes a clause that makes your purchase contingent on the findings of an inspection with the inspector you choose. This can provide a way out of the contract if the inspector finds a major problem the homeowner won’t address.

Make sure the clause is included even if the contract specifies an as-is sale, meaning the seller does not agree to make repairs. “If a seller’s not willing to let you inspect the house, that’s a big red flag,” Montanaro says.

• Hire a pro: Shop around.

What your home inspection can do for you

Get to know your Title Professional

Teri Garza What do you love about your career? I am the Examiner at this office, so my job requires me to research properties. When I was in school, I was the only person who loved doing research papers, so my job fits me perfectly. I love the challenge of running into dead ends and being able to overcome them. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction.

What do you like most about working for Stewart? I feel I have made friends for life with the people that I’ve met working here, both customers and co-workers. I enjoy the ability to help people when they have questions or do not understand what to do to cure title issues. I love that Stewart Title has the tools, resources and technology to make my job easier.

What are your best professional strengths? I feel that I have a good overall understanding of the title business and that I can jump in to assist in any department that I am needed. I can work alone for hours examining a property, yet I can stop at a moment’s notice to give fantastic customer service to any customer when needed. What makes Stewart Title different? We are like a family that supports each other. We all come together to help our customers make their title experience as smooth as we possibly can. We have exceptional Customer Service. Teri grew up in Premont but have made Alice her home for the last 20 years. She has been married to her husband Joe for 25 years and they have a 23 year old son and two grandsons, which she adores spending time with. She also enjoys working on her yard and going to the movies. Teri has been a part of the Stewart Title family for over 13 years and she still enjoys going to work every day!

Stewart Title Company ∙ 1708 Main St. ∙ Alice, Texas 78332 ∙ (361) 668-6024 ∙ Fax (866) 719-4621 ∙ www.stewart.com/alice Serving the counties of: Jim Wells ∙ Brooks ∙ Jim Hogg ∙ LaSalle ∙ Zapata ∙ Webb ∙ Dimmit ∙ Maverick ∙ Zavala

See HOME on page 5

South Texas Properties October 2013

WATKINS REALTYDenise Strait, Broker (361)701-3783 Michael Hood (512)913-6919

email: [email protected]

1700 Montevista, Alice • (361)668-1743

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

Lots & Land

400 S. Cameron, Alice - Commercial Bldg. with many possibilities. Great loca-tion close to downtown. MLS# 104394

Commercial Listing

REDUCED

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

REDUCED

Residential

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

164 Trail Ridge, Sandia - 5 Bedroom 2 bath at Per-nitas Point - 2 story home overlooking Lake Mathis that sits on 2 lots! Plenty of room for family and friends. MLS #104631

Owner Finance POssible



Guaranty

6124 S. Staples Corpus Christi

TX 78413(361) 992-9850

1300 Loop 459Mathis

TX 78368(361) 547-1300

505 Bowie George West

TX 78022(361) 449-2962

300 E. MainBenavides TX 78341

(361) 256-4334

Northwest Branch

15018 FM 624Corpus Christi

TX 78410(361) 387-2265

511 E. Gravis San Diego TX 78384

(361) 279-7572

Call (361)660-4923

Check out my listings on Realtor.com!

Lois Ann Risinger, Broker Dale Risinger ........... 660-4923 Dale Risinger, II ....... 947-4614

[email protected]

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

1504 Morningside - One of a kind Garden Home. Beautiful and charming home with so many extra features. Colorful stained glass accents add beauty and uniqueness to the large living area and front door entrance. Spectacular wood shutters and hardwood trim throughout the house. Flooring is tile and carpeted bedrooms. Large master suite with stunning bath and closet area. Well equipped kitchen with a custom made table that extends the counter space. Office along with extra storage in laundry room, garage and floored attic. Nice covered entry, covered patio off dining room and private area off master suite. Stucco exterior with metal roof. Security and sprinkler systems. Mandatory HOA. Call today to see this amazing Garden Home. MLS# 104627

Risinger Realty

1512 Rose Drive - Just REDUCED so hurry and get your offer in FAST! The property is perfect for DIY and investment buyers. This home could make a great family home or rental property in this high demand market! Call today! MLS# 104531

PENDING

Ask friends, neighbors and real estate agents for recommendations. For help online, the American Society of Home Inspectors has a database of its certified inspectors. And the Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a list of 10 questions to ask inspectors.

• Ask to see a sample report: Inspectors fill out reports, following checklists for different areas of a house. It should be clear and informative. Reports longer than 25 pages filled with lots of legal print — usually meant to protect the inspector against liabilities — raise a red flag. By the same token, a few pages aren’t enough.

• Accompany the inspector: Take notes and

ask about maintenance issues you’ll need to address, such as waterproofing the deck, caulking the siding, changing air filters and other matters.

• Review the report: The inspector will send you a written report detailing his or her findings. Read it closely and ask questions to make sure you understand the condition of all areas of the home.

If your inspector finds a leaky roof, a faulty water heater or some other problem, you may have the right to ask the seller to correct it to your satisfaction or to lower the price.

If the seller refuses, you may be able to break the contract without penalty.

If a seller agrees either to make the repairs or offer to lower the price, take the money and then fix the problems yourself.

HOMEContinued from page 3

HALLMARK

Residential Homes Offered for Sale

Call today to make an appointment to view any

of these homes!

Jean Cunningham, BROKERwww.cynthiacarrasco.com

Cynthia CarrascoREALTOR®

For Service you can Trust!

576 Old Mag-nolia, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 2,384 sq. ft. Great invest-ment 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

318 N. CR 470 - Great Business Opportunity! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Build-ing equipped with over-head doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

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 fea-tures a nice size kitch-en. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed. $40,500 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

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

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great Investment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS # 104475

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

2025 FM 665 - $99,000 - Great Investment home! This is a unique cute home on ap-prox. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Property! MLS# 104440

410 S. Trevino St., San Diego - $42,900 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,001 sq. ft. This would make a Great Investment Property! Being sold “As Is, Where Is.” Call Cynthia Carrasco for more informa-tion at 227-5353 MLS# 104569

COMMERCIAL

963 E. Main St. - $295,000, Great Business Investment! MLS# 104444

PENDING

PENDING

733 Glendale- $84,500 - 3 bed-room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. MLS# 104410

1200 Stonegate - Beautiful 2-Story Brick home located on a corner lot. Home fea-tures two family living areas, large kitchen, formal dining room, a second dining room that leads you to the great patio area. This patio area is great for entertaining. It would be wonderful for the upcoming holidays for family gatherings. Home also has an above-ground swimming pool that is equipped with a heating system that will warm up the pool so you can still enjoy a swim during

the cooler months. Call today for an appt. to view this wonderful home. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104576

125 CR 3221, Orange Grove - 3/2.5 approx. 2393 sq. ft. $89,900. This would make a Great Invest-ment property!

This is a large spacious home on approx. 1.45 acres that is in need of some repairs. Home is being sold “As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS#104612

507 S. Reforma, San Di-ego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $79,900. This would make a Great Investment home or Starter home. Home features large kitch-en and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

1204 Madison St. - 3/2 approx. 1552 sq. ft. $139,900. This a wonder-ful 2-Story home with a nice size yard. Master bedroom is located down-stairs. Home features a family room and formal sitting area. Must See!! Call Cyn-thia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104605


T e x a s ’ L a r g e s T r u r a L L e n d e r

When the right brand of lender matters

We’re the answer.Capital Farm Credit has been making loans for

agriculture and rural real estate since 1917.Kenedy 830.583.9881 • robstown 361.387.1583

CapitalFarmCredit.com

Rural Land LoansCountry Home LoansFarm & Ranch LoansLivestock & Equipment LoansOperating CapitalAgribusiness FinancingLeasing

(BPT) - Americans are renovating again. In fact, the remodeling market hasn’t been this robust since 2004, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index. Yet even the most enthusiastic h o m e o w n e r s - t u r n e d -renovators may hesitate when faced with certain common challenges - be it adding a bathroom in a problematic location or figuring out how to bring natural light into an interior room.

But virtually every renovation challenge is solvable, and sometimes the answers are surprisingly simple and cost-effective. Here are three common issues you may encounter while renovating, and the astoundingly simple ways to overcome the obstacles:

The challenge: Adding a bathroom over concrete flooring or in a tight spot where traditional plumbing doesn’t work well.

The simple solution: Up-flush plumbing. Bathroom renovations or additions offer a high return on investment - as much as 56 percent of the initial investment when you resell, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report. But conventional plumbing can be costly and time-consuming, even in the

best circumstances. If you want to add a bathroom in a basement where the floor is concrete or in a smaller space with no room for traditional piping, an up-flush, or macerating, toilet is a simple, cost-effective solution.

Systems like Saniflo’s macerating toilet and plumbing technology eliminate the need to cut through a floor to install new drainage. And the systems fit easily into areas as small as a closet or dead space beneath a stairway. A macerating pump reduces waste and paper from the toilet and sends it under high pressure through piping directly into the septic or sewer system. No waste is stored, and the systems are comparatively low-cost compared to traditional plumbing. Visit www.saniflo.com to learn more.

The challenge: Introducing

natural light in a room with no space for windows.

The simple solution: Skylights. The benefits of natural light are well-documented, from improving mood to reducing dependence on artificial lights. Yet some spaces, such as interior powder rooms or walk-in closets, don’t lend themselves to windows.

When you want natural light in a room where a lack of wall space precludes a window, or in which privacy is an issue, a skylight can be a great solution. Tubular skylights even allow you to bring natural light into ground floor rooms.

The cost of installing a skylight is comparable to adding quality windows in a room. Choose energy-efficient skylights and you may also reduce home cooling costs in spring and summer, and lighting costs in winter, too.

The challenge: Privacy in a doorway where a swinging door doesn’t make sense.

The simple solution: Pocket doors. A swinging door may not be right for a space for many reasons. Perhaps you need to close a door in a spot


300 Farm St. - $96,000. New paint, new car-pet, new tile, new A/C. Sparkling clean, just like new! Ready for move-in. FHA or 1st time home buyer. Call 664-8652 or 701-5644 for an appointment. MLS #104579

Circle RB Real Estate1309 Ebony Circle, Alice • 664-8652 • [email protected]

Ruth Brillhart, State Certified General Appraiser

Simple solutions for big renovation challenges

See SOLUTIONS on page 13

733 Glendale - $84,500 - 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 fl ooring. Call to-day for an appt. Home is owned by an agent. MLS# 104410

1205 Stonegate - $115,000 - 3 bedroom, 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• Michelle Knight, Offi ce Mgr ............ 668-3300• Jean Cunningham, Broker ............... 853-2121

We are members of MLS and can show you any property in this magazine. Call us to BUY or SELL 361-668-3300!

HALLMARK

(361) 668-3300

576 Old Magnolia, Freer - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 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 ex-pressed or implied. $56,900 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104487

1311 S. Gulf - $148,900 Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath, workshop on 1 acre, piped fence with nice stone entrance, pecan and orange trees. Call Lisa Benavides 361-227-9771 for appt. to view MLS# 104599

318 N. CR 470 - Great Business Op-portunity! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Build-ing equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

1200 Stonegate - Beautiful 2-Story Brick home located on a corner lot. Home features two family living areas, large kitchen, formal dining room, a second dining room that leads you to the great patio area. This patio area is great for entertaining. It would be wonder-ful for the upcoming holidays for fam-ily gatherings. Home also has an above-ground swimming pool that is equipped with a heating system that will warm up the pool so you can still enjoy a swim during the cooler months. Call today for an appt. to view this wonderful home. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104576

2025 FM 665 - $99,000 - Great Invest-ment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commerical Prop-erty! MLS# 104440

2958 N FM2191, Falfurrias-$79,900 Cozy home on 3.30 acres, just minutes away from town with front and back porch, carpet grass, trees, cement driveway, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage, a must see to appreciate! Call Lisa Benavides for appt. 361-227-9771. MLS#104538545 SW 8th-Premont - $105,900 Nice

home on a corner lot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Large bedrooms, split bedroom, Saltillo fl oors through-out, home to be sold “AS IS” Call Lisa Benavides for appt. 361-227-9771 MLS#104580

125 CR 3221, Orange Grove - 3/2.5 approx. 2393 sq. ft. $89,900. This would make a Great Investment property! This is a large spacious home on approx. 1.45 acres that is in need of some repairs. Home is being sold “As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS#104612

507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $79,900. This would make a Great Investment home or Starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call to-day for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604


1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, all appliances, furni-ture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

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 site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

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

500 Eli Garza, Freer - Commercial site, city utili-ties, fenced, would make a great trucking yard, con-struction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures exist. $60,000 MLS# 104171

963 E. Main St. -$295,000.00- Great Business In-vestment! Call Cyn-thia Carrasco for more details - 361-227-5353. MLS# 104444

809 N. Flournoy Road - Formerly The Copper Can-tina, 1845 sq. ft., A great location that is set up for a night club or social gather-ing place. $350,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104526

E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Fruiti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

2 Commercial lots at the intersection of Seabreeze and S Tex. Blvd, zoned B-3C. 13,000 sqft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx - Commercial Building, 10,800 sqft, great location for Home Health, Doctor’s offi ce, Area Clinic or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522

7.28 Acs. Old Tasco Yard, Commercial Property. Many buildings and offi ce, est. total sq. ft. is 9,888. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525

7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

COMMERCIAL

2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

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

We are members of MLS and can show you any property in this magazine. Call us to BUY or SELL 361-668-3300!

HALLMARK

(361) 668-3300

505 E. 6th St. - $110,000 - Great Invest-ment property! Home sits on approx. .51 acre. Home being sold “As Is, Where Is.” MLS# 104475

147 Trail Ridge - Love-ly 4 bedroom, 2 bath with p a n o r a m i c lake views. Recently re-modeled with a custom kitchen, large pantry, breakfast nook and spa-cious living area with lots of windows and a massive fi re-place. $129,900 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 implied or expressed. $45,000 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

PENDING

SOLD

114 N. Hwy 16, Freer - 3/2.5/2, 2,000 sq. ft. as per owner, beautiful front door, xeriscape, fenced bkyd, green grass. Home sports tall ceilings with large dou-ble pane windows that offer a lot of natural light. Open fl oor plan, large kitchen, spacious laundry room in home, split bdrms with large mstbdrm and bth and extra large shower with double sinks. All buyers must be preapproved before showing. MLS# 104601

604 E. Humble, Freer - 1,840 sq. ft., 3/2.5/2, in-ground pool, pool house, hot tub, fenced bkyd. Home is beautiful, open fl oor plan, large kitchen, split bdrms. Gorgeous landscaped yd with matrure trees. Corner lot. MLS# 104602

201 S Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eating establish-ment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs goes with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562.

PENDING

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

410 S. Tr e v i n o St., San Diego - $ 4 2 , 9 0 0 - 2 bed-room, 1 bath, ap-prox. 1,001 sq. ft. This would make a Great Investment Property! Being sold “As Is, Where Is.” Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 227-5353 MLS# 104569

PENDING

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

1204 Madison St. - 3/2 approx. 1,552 sq. ft. $139,900. This a won-derful 2-story home with a nice size yard. Mas-ter bedroom is located downstairs. Home fea-tures a family room and formal sitting area. Must See!! Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104605


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

54 Acres - 3/1 home, 3,000 sq. ft. barn, small set of pipe corrals, additional cottage, pond located just minutes west of Orange Grove off FM 624. MLS# 104561

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

50 acres CR407. All brush, elec. on site, deer, hogs, and other wildlife frequent the property. MLS# 104572.

51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in water-way. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 014571

Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

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

Lots and Land

HALLMARK 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 turkeys and other wildlife. Located in Benavides Ranch S/D. Surface sale only. $135,000. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104513

281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fi elds and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000. Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104532

PENDING

PENDINGSOLD


LAWN SERVICESResidential & Commercial since 1999

Make your lawn HELP you sell your home!Services as low as $35

• Lawn Maintenance • Tree & Hedge Trimming• Leaf Blowing & Raking• Pressure Washing • Landscaping

(361)207-8223Licensed and Insured

Call Mike Pena for your free estimate today!

(BPT) - The best home im-provements are the ones that not only enhance your home’s value and livability, but also require little work from you afterward to keep them looking great and functioning well. If you’re look-ing for high-impact, low-mainte-nance home improvements, con-sider these popular projects:

No-leak skylightsWhen it comes to an improve-

ment that brightens your home, enhances its indoor air qual-ity and boosts energy-efficiency, skylights deliver. Unfortunately, early skylights had a reputation for being leaky - a problem that simply doesn’t occur with mod-ern, no leak, energy-efficient sky-lights like those made by Velux America. Pre-engineered flashing kits (the metal shield that sur-rounds any opening in a wall or roof) work with all types of roofs,

from shingles to metal, to ensure a properly installed skylight won’t leak.

Lighting upgradeOlder light fixtures not only

look dated, they often use out-dated, inefficient bulbs and are lacking in the energy-efficient emphasis that comes with new-er fixtures. Upgrading lighting throughout your home is a great way to ensure you won’t have to think about it again any time soon.

Vinyl sidingWood, fiber cement, stucco,

brick - there are nearly as many types of exterior siding as there are colors to paint it. When it comes to low- or no-maintenance siding, vinyl remains the gold standard. In fact, more new homes are built using vinyl siding than any other type of siding product, according to the Vinyl Siding Institute.

Home Improvements

Specializing in Ranch Land Residential • Commercial

Cr. 314 - 60 acres with a water well, 16 x 24 cabin with solar lights and indoor toilet. All brush, many sende-ros, good habitat 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

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

50 acres CR407. All brush, elec. on site, deer, hogs, and other wildlife fre-quent the property. MLS# 104572.

51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in wa-terway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 014571

2041 E. Main, STE 300Alice, TX 78332

Jean Cunningham, BROKER

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

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

1515 W. Front - New York Joe’s Restaurant, all appliances, furniture, ready to start a new business on 3.852 acres! $950,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104354

E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Fruiti.Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

2 Commercial lots at the intersection of Seabreeze and S Tex. Blvd, zoned B-3C. 13,000 sqft. Full utilities on Seabreeze. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104527

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 trucking yard, construction yard, or build your own shop! Several older structures exist. $60,000 MLS# 104171

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx - Commercial Build-ing, 10,800 sqft, great location for Home Health, Doctor’s offi ce, Area Clinic, or State Agency. $495,000 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS # 104522

7.28 Acs. Old Tasco Yard, Commercial Property. Many buildings and of-fi ce, est. total sqft-age is 9,888 sqft. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525

7.15 Acs - great business site. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

Bruce Menking

COMMERCIAL

54 Acres - 3/1 home, 3,000 sq. ft. barn, small set of pipe cor-rals, additional cot-tage, pond located just minutes west of Orange Grove off FM 624. MLS# 214194

HALLMARK

809 N. Flournoy Road - Formerly The Copper Cantina, 1845 sq. ft., A great location that is set up for a night club or social gathering place. $350,000 Call Bruce for more information at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104526

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

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

114 N Hwy 16, Freer - 3/2.5/2, 2000 sq. ft. as per owner, beautiful front door, zero front landscape, fenced bkyd, green grass. Home sports tall ceilings with large double pane windows that offer a lot of natural light. Open fl oor plan, large kitchen, spacious laundry room in home, split bdrms with large mstbdrm and bth and extra large shower with double sinks. All buyers must be preapproved before showing. MLS# 104601

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

281 Bypass and FM 1554 - 528 +/- acres with road frontage. Cultivated fi elds and brush with great commercial sites. Will divide. $2,180,000 Call Bruce for more infor-mation at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104532

604 E. Humble, Freer - 1,840 sq. ft., 3/2.5/2, inground pool, pool house, hot tub, fenced bkyd. Home is beauti-ful, open fl oor plan, large kitchen, split bdrms. Gorgeous landscaped yd with matrure trees. Corner lot. MLS# 104602

201 S Wright - 2,580 sq. ft. eat-ing establishment, ready to go. Nice kitchen equipment, tables and chairs goes with sale. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104562.

PENDING SOLD

PENDINGPENDING


South Texas Properties February2013 Page19

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 • 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

11370 FM 665 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Custom built, beautiful home on 6.5 acres, with inground pool and pool house. Large Barn. MLS# 104539

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

1803 Newell - 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Huge living area, extra large lot with fenced yard. MLS# 104574

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

705 CR 116 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage on 18.957 acres. Beautiful home, 2 fireplaces, pool, 2 living areas. Lots of ex-tras, large covered patio. Nice guest house. Call for appointment. 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

Call us to see any MLS property in this magazine.

We are members of MLS!

North Hwy 281 - 2.256 acres under com-mercial property. MLS #104529

4.5 acres in Mesquite forest. MLS #104495

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

927 Dewey - 2 bedroom 1 bath. Very nice! Great starter home. Recently remodeled. MLS#104610

1013 St. Mary - 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice starter home MLS#104588

1117 Cobblestone - 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Beautiful home in great area! MLS# 104464



119 N. King St. • (361)664-3421www.edwardsfurnitureco.com

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the month of October.Don’t miss out on these savings!!

51st

“Your Only Locally-Owned Furniture Store”

so infrequently that a swinging door isn’t needed. Or, maybe the space around the doorway is too tight to accommodate a swinging door, such as in a laundry space tucked into a hallway. Or, perhaps a traditional door will ruin the aesthetic of a space. In all those situations, a pocket door is a great way to achieve privacy without compromise. Because pocket doors tuck away inside the wall, you don’t need to worry about having enough space to open or close a traditional door. Plus, when left open, pocket doors are hidden inside the wall so their visual impact on decor is minimal.

While these solutions may be beyond the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers, reputable contractors can accomplish them easily - and help you decide if one of these options is right for your renovation project.

SOLUTIONSContinued from page 7

401 Stoner St., Freer - Very cozy and vacant home that sits on half an acre. Very close to schools! Adorable kitch-en with water softener system, oven & elec. stove that will stay. 2 living areas, one with a wood-burning fi replace. There is a nice, large screened-in back porch that’s great for entertaining & enjoy-ing friends & family! The machine & storage sheds will also stay. Seller will provide Buyer with an Old Republic Home Warranty. Seller is also willing to help with some of the lender required repairs. Buy this home for less than paying monthly rent! $76,500 MLS# 103998

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 min-utes from schools. Property is presently rented until sold. Has newer septic system, 2-car attached garage, and a lg. laundry room right off the kitchen area. Tile fl oors throughout with newer windows. Home needs some updat-ing and repairs. Buyer can add their own touch, so much potential! $59,900 MLS#104021

K. Stewart Realty, L.L.C.

COMMERCIALREDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Very nice and well maintained brick property that could be used for many busi-ness purposes. Lot size is approx. .32 of an acre +/-. City water is available. Presently serviced by a shared water well, with a septic system. Has central air/heat that is fairly new. Large, paved parking area, fenced, three restrooms, three treatment rooms, two waiting room areas and extra room for a small kitchenette. This property could easily be converted into a residence or du-plex. Co-brokered with C21 Hallmark/ Bruce Menking at 361-701-8644. $89,000 MLS# 104019

5048 CR 93, Banquete - Nice 7,200 sq. ft. metal bldg. on slab foundation. Built in 2003. In-cludes 10.7 acres! PRICED TO SELL - A MUST SEE! Could be an excellent welding shop or used for many other business purposes. Has living area and/or offi ce space upstairs and down. If you are looking for a business location in a peaceful, private area, this could be the one for you! This listing is co-brokered with C21 Hallmark/ Bruce Menking at 361-701-8644. Shown to approved buy-ers by appt. only. $139,000 MLS#104606

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 approx. 2.75 acres. Home is presently rented until property sells. Has a nice whirlpool tub in bathroom. Includes an effi ciency 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.

I am a member of

MLS & can show you any property in

this magazine!

www.kimstewartrealestate.com

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

602 Pearson St., Freer - Great starter 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 ga-rage with an attached 2-car carport! Home has a newer metal roof. Stove, refrigerator, microwave, wash-er, dryer AND (almost new & barely used) hot tub are all negotiable to stay if desired by buyer! $65,000 MLS#104506

118 N. Texas Blvd., Freer - BEAUTIFUL and move-in ready home that was built in 2012! This 3/2 stucco/rock home sits on one lot, with an established front yard and fenced back yard. If you love an open fl oor plan, this could be the one for you! Other great features include: granite counter tops in kitchen and both bathrooms, gorgeous custom cabinets, beautiful tile throughout home, stunning front entry door, & more! All blinds will stay! Advance notice needed for all showings. Buyers must be pre-approved prior to showing ap-pointment. $169,800. MLS# 104623


Missy Priddy .......................................... 361-562-3928Kalynn Ramon ...................................... 361-207-0883

Chuck Carlisle, Broker ......................... 361-548-4848Leticia Cervantes .................................. 361-701-5854

CARLISLE REALTY

361-664-4348 or 361-664-40331810 E. Main,

Alice, Texas

Coyote Creek Estates Phase 2 19 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Nice property on corner lot in the country. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. Starting at $29,500. MLS# 104544

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

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

Acreage

We Manage Rentals!

HUD & VA Broker

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

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

1205 W. 1st Street - Great location! 3/2 with large en-closed garage. Over 1,800 sq. ft. Large backyard with storage building. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 for more details! MLS# 104253

SOLD

www.southtxproperties.com www.realtor.comGinger DeLaune .................................... 361-701-4471

315 Cactus (Alice) - Very nice brick home on cor-ner lot. 3/2, CA/H, 2 living areas, 2 driveways, ceramic tile, large laundry room with storage, storage bldg, Spanish tile roof. Call Kalynn Ra-mon for info. MLS #104594

1910 S. Johnson - 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Cozy home on 2 acres. Freshly painted inside and out! CH/A, storage building. Call Kalynn to-day at 207-0883 MLS# 104582

PENDING

SOLD

209 S. Reynolds St. - Need a new loca-tion for your business? Almost 10,000 sq. ft. commercial building is available! Separate large front offi ce with large covered carports. Call Missy Priddy at 562-3928 MLS# 104348

719 S. Reynolds - Great for the investor. This property features 3 separate spac-es for leasing. Each space has its own re-stroom. Two of the spaces are currently leased. Call Kalynn MLS#104595

Commercial


Jim D

ean Homes &J

im Dean R

anch Development

Call any realtor in this magazine to see this hom

e!


south texas properties

Documents

fx south texas properties

hallmark real estate

texas champion bank

paragon properties

official real estate

beautiful home

dream home

home inspection