south texas properties march 2014

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Helpful information for homebuyers:Credit score myths and why you shouldn’t believe them p. 3Nix the neutrals p. 8

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March 2014 South Texas Properties

TABLE OF CONTENTSREAL Estate Offices/Agents

Adonai, Kim Stewart ................................... p. 14

Bruce Menking .............................................. p. 4

Carlisle Realty .............................................. p. 13

Century 21 Hallmark Real Estate ............p. 5-7

Circle RB Real Estate .................................... p.8

Cynthia Carrasco ................................... p. 10-11

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

Risinger Realty .............................................. p. 8

Watkins Realty ............................................. p. 15

Services

Edwards Furniture ........................................ p. 9

Jesse’s Roofing ................................................ p. 9

Lawn Service ................................................ p. 11

Insurance, Banking & Finance

Texas Champion Bank .................................. p. 9

Raul Ramirez (State Farm) .......................... p. 8

Abstract & Title

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

Guaranty Title & Abstract ........................... p. 8

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(BPT) - Myths and folklore endlessly evolve as cultures change, technologies emerge and societies grow. Some myths - like the one that warns against washing Pop Rocks down with Coke - are chuckle-worthy. Others, such as fallacies about how credit scores work, can be downright detrimental.

Thankfully, some credit score myths seem to be fading, such as the mistaken belief that your credit score is beyond your control. In fact, 94 percent of respondents to a 2013 survey by the Consumer Federation of America and VantageScore Solutions, a credit score development company, knew that making on-time loan payments helps improve your credit score. New myths, however, seem to constantly emerge.

Here are five new credit

scoring myths and the truths that debunk them:

Myth No. 1: When applying for a job, a bad credit score can count against you.

The truth: While many employers do consider credit when evaluating job candidates, they are looking at a modified version of credit reports. Not credit scores. What’s more, potential employers can’t even look at a candidate’s credit report unless a candidate gives express permission. And finally, if the employer’s decision is adverse to the applicant, in most cases they must provide a copy of the report before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the

Credit score myths and why you shouldn’t believe them

See CREDIT on page 7

South Texas Properties March 2014

With first-hand knowledge of your own score, you won’t need to worry about credit myths - old or new.

Specializing in Ranch Land Residential • Commercial

LOTS & ACREAGE SALE

459 Cr. 231, 2.05 Acs, water well, septic, located about 15 miles north of Alice in the Val-ley Hi Acres S/D. $26.5K, MLS # 104685, call Bruce at 701-8644. 0 Starlight Dr., Sandia - Scenic Lake Es-tates, Car-mel Hills lot, great site to build your home. $8K, MLS # 104702, call Bruce at 701-8644.

5 1 . 5 1 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in wa-terway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571

100.55 Acs Cr. 115 just outside the city limits south of San Diego Creek. Would make a good cattle grazing ranch. Price to sell. MLS# 104645, $251,375. Call Bruce 701-8644

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

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 informa-tion at (361) 701-8644 MLS# 104532

FM 2508 - 88.09 A c r e s 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 proper-ty. $317,724 Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104518

24.53 Acs for c o m m e r c i a l development at the intersection of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site

for commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104625

900 N J o h n s o n , 5.826 Acs to be devel-oped, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104614

150 Acs. Cr. 218, Jim Wells and Duval Counties. All brush, water well, elec at well site. Good habitat for wildlife. Sur-face sale only. Priced to sell. MLS 104643, $240K, call Bruce at 701-8644

FARM AND RANCH 50 Acs Cr. 314 TR. 33B, Bena-vides, Tx. All brush, dedicated easements, no elec, no water, good habitat for deer, hogs, turkey and dove in season. Easy access from Cr. 339. Home is 2 rooms, roughed out. $90K. MLS #104693. Call Bruce at 701-8644

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

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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!

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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 Frutti.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

7 +/- acs S Flournoy Rd, next to Oil Patch, L shape with road frontage. $105K MLS # 104676, call Bruce at 701-8644.

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

1102 E. Hwy 44, San Diego, Tx - Commercial Build-ing, 10,800 sq. ft., great location for Home Health, Doc-tor’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 sq. footage is 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced with good pad base. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104525

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

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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

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.

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733 Glendale - $84,500 - 3 bed-room, 2 bath - Approx. 1,504 sq. ft. This a great starter/investment home. Home has a spacious liv-ing room and features wood fl oor-ing. Call today for an appt. Home is owned by an agent. MLS# 104410

923 E. Hill - 3/1 approx. 1614 sq. ft.- This would make a great invest-ment property. Home being sold as is. $18,900 MLS# 104675

2041 E. Main St., Suite 300

Alice, Texas

• 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!

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2025 FM 665 - $99,000 - Great In-vestment home! This is a unique cute home on approx. 4.46 acres. Property could possibly be used as a Commeri-cal Property! MLS# 104440

2958 North FM 2191, 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#104538

507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 ap-prox. 1718 sq. ft. - $75,000. This would make a great investment/starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 on 3.3 acres., approx. 1,528 sq. ft. Recently completely remodeled beautiful home on approx. 3.30 acres. corner lot. This would make a won-derful starter home. Home features Low E windows, granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile fl oors and with a few modern touches. Roof and Septic system recently in-stalled. Must see! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104622

163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $189,900 - 5/3, approx. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful family home. Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres. Home has lots of storage space and an open fl oor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

715 CR 336 - $154,900 approx. 1,404 sq.ft. - 4/2 - This is a wonder-ful home on approx 5 acres. This would be the perfect starter home. Features a covered patio/deck with steps leading to a concrete pad for more space for entertaining. There is also a large workshop that has an approx 10 ft. overhead door-could serve as a garage. Call today for an appt to view! MLS# 104648

1713 Alta Vista - $185,000 - approx 2,160 sq. ft. -3/2 This would make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a nice size lot. Living room features fi replace. MLS#104680

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

402 Schley - 3/2, approx. 1787 sq. ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home. Home features tray ceilings, marble in master bath, granite counter tops in kitchen and so much more. Call today to view this home. MLS# 104714

425 NE 8th St - $39,900 - This would make a great investment or starter home. Corner lot, approx. 1540 sq. ft., 2/1. Being sold “As Is, Where Is”. Contact Listing agent for Seller disclosure. In order to be considered, potential buyers must execute the disclosure statement, and submit it with their offer. MLS# 104706

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900 S Hwy 281, Falfurrias - 3/1 home, nice cozy home, front porch, storage shed in the back yard, large parking area. Some remodeling and painting has been done, Must see to appreciate. Call Lisa at 361-227-9771 MLS# 104647


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

504 S. Sun St., Freer - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, ap-prox. 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 ex-pressed. $38,500 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

827 Lincoln St. - $159,000 - 3/2 with a bonus room up-stairs, approx. 2,724 sq. ft. Beautiful home on a large lot. Home features a large living room and a separate family room. Wonderful kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lots of extras!! Must See! Call today for an appt. MLS# 104616

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!

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(361) 668-3300

2030 N. Hwy 281 - approx. 2857 sq. ft.- This is a great in-vestment property that has some Hwy frontage. Property being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for the most part. $54,900. MLS #104679

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1007 N. Woodlawn Dr. approx. 1482 sq. ft. 3/2-This wuld make a nice investment property. Home sits on a nice size lot and is being sold As Is, Where Is. Call today it won’t last long. Priced to sell! $82,900 MLS#104674

507 Nueva St. - $75,000, This would make a great starter home! MLS# 104460

4481 FM 625 - approx. 1,312 sq. ft.- 3/1-This woud make a wonderful starter home. This home sits on approx. 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. $89,000 MSLS#104672

805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

1311 S. Gulf - $148,900 Cozy 3 bed-room, 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

197 N. Johnson $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Oppor-tunity! Call today for more informa-tion 361-227-5353. MLS#104684

318 N. CR 470 - $ 1 7 9 , 0 0 0 Great Busi-ness Op-p o r t u n i t y ! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead doors. Call Cynthia Carrasco for more information at 361-227-5353. MLS# 104573

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

156 CR 470 - $89,500 - This Property sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utilities. Property is currently being used as a Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Com-pany’s housing location. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

613 Lucero - $165,000 - Great building to start your own business. Must see this could be the space you’re looking for to start your business. MLS# 102192

700 N. Johnson - 7.15 Acs - Great area for business. Utilities available. MLS# 104524.

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

1719 E. Main Street - Nice commercial lot, 75-feet x 140-feet, next to Tutti Frutti. Call Bruce at 701-8644 MLS# 104589

2 Commercial lots at the intersec-tion 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 site with more sites available! $20,000/ac MLS# 104224

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

634 W. 8th - 7.28 acres available - Old TASCO yard - Many buildings and offi ce, approx. 9,888 sq. ft. Fenced, Great pad base, Call Bruce at 701-8644, MLS# 104525

1913 S. Reynolds-$59,800-Building for sale, great area for your business. Plenty of parking areas, one bath, a must see to appreciate. Seller moti-vated to sell, Call Lisa at (361) 227-9771 for appt to view MLS# 104713

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Lots and Land

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51.51 acres w/frontage on CR 117 and N 281 Bypass. All brush, in waterway. Call Bruce at 701-8644. MLS# 104571

100.55 Acs Cr. 115 just outside the city limits south of San Diego Creek. Would make a good cattle grazing ranch. Price to sell. MLS# 104645, $251,375. Call Bruce 701-8644

CR 231 approx 2.05 acres $26,500. MLS#104685

Alice Acres area - 1 & 2 +/- acre lots for sale. Several to choose from, call Cynthia @ 361-227-5353

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

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

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 wa-ter, 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

Starlight Dr. in Sandia - 1/3 acre lot in Sce-nic Lake Estates, Carmel Hills. Great place to build your dream home! $8,000. Call Bruce

@ 701-8644 MLS#104702

24.53 Acs. for commercial development at the intersec-tion of Cr. 129 and S Hwy 281. Great site for commercial development. Elec. Available. $245,300. Call Bruce @ 701-8644. MLS# 104625

900 N. Johnson, 5.826 Acs to be developed, road frontage with city utilities. $150K. Call Bruce @ 701-8644, MLS# 104614

150 Acs. Cr. 218, Jim Wells and Duval Coun-ties. All brush, water well, elec at well site. Good habitat for wild-life. Surface sale only. Priced to sell. MLS 104643, $240K, call Bruce 701-8644

CR 170 - 14.24 +/- acres - $99,680 - Great Area, out in the country! An awesome place to build your dream home. Property is lo-cated just minutes away from the city. Call Cynthia at (361) 227-5353 MLS# 102560 Acres for mobile home in Orange Grove area.

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report.

Myth No. 2: Closing a credit account is always good for your credit score.

The truth: While closing an account might make sense for your own personal financial situation, it also might count against your credit score. For example, if you pay off a credit card and choose to close the account, you’ve reduced your overall debt (which is good) but also reduced your amount of credit available for use (which may not be good for your score). How closing an account impacts your credit score will depend on how much other credit you have available on your other accounts and the general

makeup of your personal credit history.

Myth No. 3: Anyone can submit information to the credit bureaus about you.

The truth: Lenders and other organizations such as collection agencies and even some landlords report unpaid debts, payment information and balances to the three national credit reporting companies (CRCs) - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. By law, only companies that meet responsibilities mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for accuracy may provide data to the three national CRCs. All organizations furnishing credit data to the credit bureaus must respond in the event that there is a dispute.

Myth No. 4: Your social media activity can affect your

credit score.The truth: While it’s true

that some lenders have begun reviewing social media accounts as a way to market their products and services more effectively, nothing you do on social media is included in your credit reports at the three national CRCs. And mainstream credit score models used by lenders only use information that resides in these reports.

Myth No. 5: You only have one credit score.

The truth: You may actually have many —dozens in fact. Although most people are familiar with the three national CRCs that gather credit information and use it to assign credit scores, there are actually many credit scoring companies. Your score may also vary depending on

which CRC’s data is used. What’s more, different types of financial organizations may use different models to evaluate you. For example, your mortgage company may use a model that they custom-built based on their own business strategy. In addition, how credit scoring models interpret information in credit files varies.

To get a true picture of your credit status, it’s best to review your credit reports and credit scores from multiple sources. Test your knowledge about credit scores at http://w w w. C r e d i t S c o r e Q u i z .org, which was created by VantageScore Solutions along with its partner, Consumer Federation of America. Both the online quiz and a corresponding brochure are available in Spanish at www.creditscorequiz.org/Espanol.

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1504 Morningside - One of a kind 2 bedroom 2 bath spacious Garden home. Open living and kitchen area, large master suite and bathroom with private outside patio, beautiful wood detail throughout, office, custom area rugs and beautiful stained glass accents. Manda-tory HOA. So many extra features. You must see! Call today. MLS# 104627

R e a l i t o s , TX - 174.96 acres. Great g e t a w a y with wildlife and hunting. Close to Real-itos, TX. Call today for directions. Percent-age of minerals convey. MLS# 104175

3 0 0 W e s t F a r m St. - N i c e 3 bed-room 2 bath starter home. Unique ceiling in living room, interior fresh-ly painted, tile floors and carpeted bedrooms. Covered front porch. Don’t miss this one. MLS# 104644

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New Listing. 1900 Agarito - Come enjoy this charming and well maintained 2 bed-room 1 bath home on corner lot. Move in ready. Refrigerator, washer and dryer stay. Home has two living areas, double sinks in bathroom, extra space in laundry room and nice yard with patio and storage building. Great first time home or investment prop-erty. Call Today! MLS# 104668

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1328 Josephine #10 - $98,800 - 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath. Corner town-house, new paint, new carpet, two A/C cen-trals, 2 living areas. Just like new. Ready to move in. Call 361-664-8652 or 361-701-5644 for an appt. MLS #104704

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Undoing open house decor to make a new home your own

(BPT) - When selling a house, the mantra for most is neutral, neutral, neutral. To help potential new owners envision themselves moving in, real estate experts remind sellers to de-personalize their

homes. That means removing family photos and mementos and replacing favorite color schemes with more vanilla shades and hues. So as a new homeowner, how do you begin to de-neutralize your new house to make it your new home?

Color your worldIt’s a pretty safe bet that

as the previous homeowners were preparing to sell, they went through the house and repainted with shades of beige or gray. While nice for an open house, these colors can be a little impersonal. It’s also likely the homeowners didn’t invest in the highest quality paint, saving that money for their new home. Therefore, one of

the best ways to make your mark is by giving rooms a fresh coat of paint.

Choose colors that reflect your personality and style, and don’t be afraid to select bolder hues. Darker, more vibrant colors work well, especially for accent walls or rooms that

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could use some drama, like your guest bath.

Spend the money on a premium paint to ensure you see excellent hide (the paint’s ability to conceal the color under it) and coverage (how far you can paint with a gallon). Accolade Interior Paint + Primer from Pratt & Lambert is a good option. Not only can Accolade be tinted to any one of Pratt & Lambert’s lush colors, but the paint is also washable, durable and easy to maintain so it lasts until you’re ready to change colors.

Treat your windows wellWhen it comes to the

floors, most real estate agents advise their clients to replace carpeting before the house goes on the market, particularly if it’s worn or on the more colorful side. As a result, you can hold off on the expense of putting in new carpet and instead look at

window treatments.Once you paint, the blinds,

curtains or cornice boards that were part of the open house staging efforts may not fit in with your decor. Consider the function you need from window treatments. Do you need to create privacy as well as style? Is blocking light essential, like in a bedroom, or would sheer drapes be an option? Will the treatments be used in a child’s room, making cordless blinds important? Examining the function will help you determine the type of window treatment to select. Once you decide what type of window treatment is best suited for a particular room and window, you can begin to look at fabrics and colors that complement your paint choice and provide your new home with a fine finishing touch.

Bring in your belongingsDuring the open house,

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402 Schley - 3/2, ap-prox. 1787 sq. ft. This is a Beautiful Brick home. Home fea-tures tray ceilings, marble in master bath, granite counter tops in kitchen and so much more. Call today to view this home. MLS#

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318 N. CR 470 - $179,000 - Great Business Oppor tun i ty ! Property sits on approx. 2.61 acres and features a Large Metal Building equipped with overhead 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 features a nice size kitchen. Home is being sold “As is” and “Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed. $38,500 Call Cynthia at 227-5353 MLS# 104486

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. - $75,000 - 3 bed-room, 1 bath - This would make a Great Starter home! MLS# 104460

923 E. Hill $18,900 - 3/1 approx 1614 sq. ft. - Being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for the most part. MLS#104679

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

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

507 S. Reforma, San Diego - 3/2 approx. 1718 sq. ft. $75,000. This would make a Great Investment home or Starter home. Home features large kitchen and a nice size master bedroom. Call today for an appt. Call Cynthia Carrasco at 361-227-5353 MLS#104604

2030 N Hwy 281 - $54,900 Approx 2857 sq. ft - This is a great investment property that has some Hwy frontage. Property being sold As Is, Where Is. Home has been gutted for the most part. MLS#104679

805 E. Collins St., San Diego - $85,000 - 3/2, approx. 2,096 sq. ft. Wonderful 1 1/2 Story home on a nice size lot. This is a very unique home with a sunken living room and a beautiful stairway leading to an upstairs bonus room. Call today for an appt. MLS# 104632

827 Lincoln St. - $159,000 - 3/2 with a bonus room upstairs, approx. 2,724 sq. ft. Beautiful home on a large lot. Home fea-tures a large living room and a separate family room. Wonder-ful kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lots of extras!! Must See! Call today for an appt. MLS# 104616

2708 FM 2191, Falfurrias - $125,900 - 3/1 on 3.3 acres., approx. 1,528 sq. ft. Recently completely remodeled Beautiful home on approx. 3.30 acres. corner lot. This would make a wonderful Starter home. Home fea-tures Low E windows, granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile floors and with a few modern touches. Roof and Septic system recently installed. Must see! Call today for an appt.! MLS# 104622

163 CR 471, & CR 470 - $189,900 - 5/3, ap-prox. 2,458 sq. ft. This would make a wonderful family home. Home sits on approx. 1.13 acres. Home has lots of storage space and an open floor plan. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and opens to the formal dining room. MLS# 104634

4481 FM 625 - $89,000 ap-prox. 1312 sq. ft. 3/1 This would make a wonderful starter home. This home sits on approx 10 acres. Priced to sell! Call today for an appt. MLS#104672

1007 N Woodlawn Dr. $82,900 approx 1482 sq. ft. 3/2 This would make a nice investment property. Home sits on nice size lot and is being sold As Is, Where Is. Call today, it won’t last long. Priced to sell! MLS#104674

715 CR 336 $154,900 approx 1404 sq. ft. 4/2 This is a wonder-ful 4 bedroom home on approx 5 acres. This woud be the perfect starter home. Homefeatures a covered patio/deck area with steps that lead you down to a con-crete pad giving you more space for family gatherins or entertain-ing. There is also a large work shop that has an approx. 10 ft. overhead door. Workshop could also serve as a garage. Call today for an appt. to view this home! MLS#104648

1713 Alta Vista $185,000 - approx. 2,160 sq. ft. 3/2 - This would make a great family home. This is a cute brick home that sits on a nice size lot. Living room features fireplace. MLS #104680

425 N.E. 8th St. - $39,900 - Approx. Sq. Ft. 1540 - 2/1 bath - Home being sold “As Is, Where Is”. This would make a Great Invest-ment Home or Starter home. Home is on a large corner lot. Home is being sold As Is, Where Is. Contact Listing agent for Seller disclosure form prior to writing an offer. Seller requires that potential buyers execute the disclosure and submit with their offer in order to be considered. MLS# 104706


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COMMERCIAL156 CR 470 - $89,500 - This Property sits on approx. .92 of an acre and is ready with utilities. Property is currently being used as a Mo-bile Home Park. Mobile homes do not convey in sale of property. Property ready for use as a mobile home park or for a Company’s housing location. Call today for more information. MLS#104635

613 Lucero - $165,000 - Great building to start your own business. Must see, this could be the space you’re looking for to start your business. MLS# 102192

197 N. Johnson - $325,000 - This would make a Great Business Opportunity! Call today for more information to 361-227-5353. MLS #104684

CR 170 - $99,680 - Great Area! Great to build your dream home out in the country. Property is located just minutes away from the city. MLS# 102560

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you used your imagination to picture where your family heirlooms and prized possessions would be placed. Now, it’s time to turn that picture into a reality.

Collect your photos, mirrors, artwork and other objects. Then look around your new house to create a blueprint of what to hang or place, and where. Sticky notes provide an easy method for remembering where items will reside.

To create your desired look, you may need to replace photo matting or frames to match or contrast with new paint colors. You’ll also want to look at room features, like fireplaces or angled walls and ceilings, and position objects to highlight them, rather than hide them.

Now that your home is no longer an open house, you can feel free to nix the

neutrals and instead use color, style and accessories to identify it as yours. While the previous homeowners may have done many things to get the house show-ready, you have to evaluate the quality of products used, the integrity of the workmanship and, most importantly, the feeling you want your home to evoke, as you embark on projects. Once you do, you’ll see what you need to change and what can stay the same so you feel happy in your new home.

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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

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 bed-room, 1.5 bath ranch house on 10 ac res . Very nice house. MLS# 104294

415 Lincoln - 3/1 Nice home Across f rom park and close to schools, huge ya rd . MLS# 104707

2005 Shannon - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Beautiful house on cul de sac, with big yard. MLS# 104624

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

209 Dix - San Diego, Great starter home wi th CA/H tha t 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 fi replaces, 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

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

4.5 acres in Mesquite forest. MLS #104495

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

2003 Adame - 3/1 Very cozy house, with lots of ex-tras. A must see! MLS# 104711

900 St. Mary, 3/1 Very nice home on corner lot, A must see! MLS# 104709

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

1128 Dewey - 3/1 Completely re-modeled, beau-tiful home. Call for appointment. MLS# 104712


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 12 (10+ acre tracts for sale) in restricted subdivision. Call Kalynn at 207-0883 for a copy of the plat and restrictions. MLS# 104544

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

Cnty Rd. 440 (Alice)-18.94 acre’s for sell. Great for hunting or country living homesite. Ben Bolt school district. Property features 2 deer blinds, and a great area for bird hunting. Nice clean piece of property with road frontage. MLS# 104696. Call Kalynn @ 207-0883 for more information.

Elsie St. Lot 6&7 (Agua Dulce) 100x300. Very nice corner lot. Property has a gas and water me-ter, and sewer lines, electrical pole for easy hook up. Ready to go!!! Call Kalynn for details. MLS# 104619

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

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

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120 S. Aransas - Club Desperado - over 8,500 sq. ft. plus balcony seating for private parties. Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104012

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

203 S Miller, Orange Grove - 3/2 with large fenced back-yard- Custom features and move in ready. $99K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104629

1210 Roosevelt - New listing! 3/1/1 car garage. Super cozy home with hardwood fl oors and tile. Separate wash room- large backyard with a huge covered patio. $99K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104646

1045 W Craig - Huge Back-yard 2/2/1 , with hardwood fl oors. large bedrooms. Small storage building. Call for appointment with Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS#104692 REDUCED

PENDING

1825 Corina - Corner lot, 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Totally remodeled, also new cen-tral heat and air. Move in ready! Only $89,900. Call for appointment with Missy at 361-562-3928 MLS #104699

649 CR 350, Orange Grove - Great location that is only minutes away from town and schools. Large 4 bedroom, 1 bath and 2 car garage, 2,186 sq. ft., Only $79,900. Call Missy Priddy for more information at (361) 562-3928 MLS# 104484

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201 E Pundt, Orange Grove - 3/2/carport, with large fenced back-yard. large wood deck patio- storage building. Move-in ready only blocks from the high school. $89K Call Missy at 361-562-3928. MLS #104628

SOLD


227 CR 157, Alice - Quiet, county living! Very nice and move-in ready home on 2.12 acres! Property is located West of Alice. This

3/2 home was built in 2009 and has been very well maintained. All appliances will stay and home can be sold almost fully furnished, if desired by buyer! Buyers will love this nice, open floor plan with island in kitch-

en. Also has laundry room close to

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-er 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

K. Stewart Realty, L.L.C.

401 Stoner St., Freer - Very cozy and vacant home that sits on half an acre. Very close to schools! Adorable kitchen with water soft-ener system, oven & elec. stove that will stay. 2 living areas, one with a wood-burning fireplace. There is a nice, large screened-in back porch that’s great for entertaining & enjoying 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

REDUCED 248, 1/2 FM 1355, Kingsville - Property is Co-listed with Century 21 Hallmark/Bruce Menking at 701-8644. Very well maintained 3/1/2 home on approx. 2.75 acres. Home is presently rented until property sells. Has a nice whirl-pool tub in bathroom. 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.

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REDUCED! 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 floor plan, this could be the one for you! Other great features include: granite counter tops in kitchen and both bathrooms, gorgeous custom cabinets, beauti-ful 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 appointment. $165,000. MLS# 104623

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REDUCED! 244 FM 1355, Kingsville - Very nice and well maintained brick prop-erty that could be used for many business purposes. Lot size is approx. .32 of an acre +/-. City water is available. Presently ser-viced 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 treat-ment rooms, two waiting room areas and extra room for a small kitchenette. This property could easily be converted into a residence or duplex. Co-bro-kered with C21 Hallmark/ Bruce Menking at 361-701-8644. $89,000 MLS# 104019

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kitchen. Master bath has a beautiful garden tub with his and her sinks. Home is occupied, so it will be shown by appt. only/ to Pre-approved buyers only. This one is a must see! $159,000. MLS#104695

4105 Western Dr., Corpus Christi - Located in highly desired Calallen I.S.D. Beautiful 3/2/1 brick home that is nicely updated & MOVE-IN-READY! New roof, fixtures, lam. wood & tile flooring, fresh paint, custom tile shower in master bath, updated kitchen & more! Nice, lg. liv. room w/beautiful fireplace & cath. ceiling. Fenced back yard w/stg. bldg., which stays! Nice, lg. trees & landscaping. Home Warranty provided by Seller. $135,000 MLS#104710

11002 Timbergrove Ln., Corpus Christi - An-other new listing in Calallen I.S.D.! Buyers will love this 4/3/2 home! It’s updated & MOVE-IN-READY! Upgrades include all new paint throughout, lam. wood flooring, updated kitchen, newer roof, CAH & more! Has lg. back yard w/wood priv. fence & nice deck - great for entertaining! Located in a nice, estab-lished neighborhood! Seller will provide an existing Survey and Home Warranty. $167,000. MLS#104708



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

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159 Oxbow, Sandia - Own a place at beautiful Lake Mathis for under $80,000. This home is priced to sell! 3/2 at Pernitas Point. New interior/exterior paint, carpet, A/C unit, water well, roof. Must see to appreciate! MLS #104387

Lots & Land

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

Commercial Listing

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

PENDING

Residential

1105 Jefferson - 3/2 located in quiet neighborhood. Has been painted and new floors - a diamond in the rough. Come see this home and make it yours. MLS #104508

164 Trail Ridge, Sandia - 2 story home that sits on 2 lots overlook-ing Lake Mathis. The lake is full and you could be enjoying it this summer with family and friends. This home has plenty of room for everyone - 5 bedrooms & 2 baths plus the extra lot for an RV. Call to see home today. MLS #104631

4338 Hwy 44 - Alice - 3.23 acres located between Alice & San Diego. Property was being converted into an RV park. Call to see. MLS# 104669

Historic Home for Sale607 E. Seventh St. - Viewing by appt. only through an Alice Realtor® Located in the heart of Alice, this Colonial-style, approximate 3,600 sq. ft. home features 3BR, 2-1/2 baths, 2 living areas, dining room, laundry room (upstairs), office and galley-style kitchen with new cabinets and appliances (negotiable). Updates made to electrical, plumbing and AC. Features additional 2,200 sq. ft. (approximate) home separated as two units perfect for apartment rental income or home-based business, and small workshop. Pool on property as well, in need of some repair. Located on 5 city lots, about 1 acre, this historic home was built by the McGill family in about 1939. Features a wireless alarm system. This property is an amazing dream home and priced to sell at $239,000.

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