Real Estate in Waco, Texas

Earlier this year, I switched my blog platform to WordPress for various reasons.   I never really made an announcement on this platform, only because the primary domain name of www.talkwaco.com  hasn’t changed.   What I’ve found is that on Google searches, this blog still comes up.   This can be a little confusing, especially if you have this specific site bookmarked.

Please check out the new face of Talk Waco  by clicking the link.   I will no longer be posting on here, but the same great content can be found on the new site, so be sure to check it often.   You can also find me on Facebook by searching for Talk Waco, or simply click www.facebook.com/talkwaco.

Thank you!

-Kyle Eastland, Keller Williams Realty Waco

Earlier this year, I switched my blog platform to WordPress for various reasons.   I never really made an announcement on this platform, only because the primary domain name of www.talkwaco.com  hasn’t changed.   What I’ve found is that on Google searches, this blog still comes up.   This can be a little confusing, especially if you have this specific site bookmarked.

Please check out the new face of Talk Waco  by clicking the link.   I will no longer be posting on here, but the same great content can be found on the new site, so be sure to check it often.   You can also find me on Facebook by searching for Talk Waco, or simply click www.facebook.com/talkwaco.

Thank you!

-Kyle Eastland, Keller Williams Realty Waco

Would you like to build your home in the country, but still live close to town?   Would you also like that home to be in a great school district and wonderful community?   If this meets your criteria so far, and you would also like to have a little land along with this, then this is the perfect property for you! Current list price is $49,900.

Located on Brandy Hill Dr, just off Chapel Rd in Lorena, this property is just over 5 acres on level ground, perfect for building a new home.   The existing survey shows a total of 5.668 acres.   The owner has recently platted the property showing a total of 5.495 acres to be reflected on the 2011 property taxes.   As of listing date, there is a water meter available from Spring Valley Water.   With a survey, plat and available meter, all you need to bring are building plans!

Directions from Highway 84 traveling west: Take a left on Old Lorena Rd at the light on Hwy 84.   Take a right on Chapel Rd, and continue past the sharp left curve.   Brandy Hill is the third street on the left, and the property is on the right side of the road (Red Keller Williams Realty for sale sign on property.)   I encourage you to walk through the property and take a look.   If you have a truck, there is a  ”traveled path/road”  you can drive down to the back.   If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail Kyle Eastland at 254-722-4007 or keastland@kwwaco.com.

This great home at 14290 Old China Spring Rd. was built in 2006 and still looks brand new, inside and out.   There is plenty of room for horses or other small livestock  on the fenced 5 acres, with hay storage, carport and an additional storage  building on the property.   The house is secluded off the road for privacy, with a large front pasture-planted with ryegrass,  as well as a separate back horse pen.  

The inside of this home is very impressive, with a large and spacious kitchen and living area, and a total of 1696 square feet (MCAD.)   The kitchen has tons of cabinet and counter space, with a glass cook-top and built-in appliances (white.)   The floors are an easy-to-maintain laminate, but have the look of a much more expensive wood; similar to bamboo flooring.   The living area is an open concept, with Berber-type carpeting, built-in book cases and a large, stone, wood-burning fireplace.   The wrap-around porch provides amazing views of the front and back of the property, and the back porch is large and great for an evening outside.

The price of this great property is $154,900.   If you would like more information, or would be interested in setting a showing appointment, call Kyle Eastland with Keller Williams Realty at 254-722-4007 or e-mail at keastland@kwwaco.com

2010 Listings vs. Sales Chart (.pdf file)

The link above provides a great reference to the month-by-month residential real estate activity for Waco, TX and all surrounding communities.   Each number represents the amount of new listings on the market for that month, and also the number of closed  transactions for the month.   This information was pulled from our local MLS, and can be deemed reliable but not accurate (this doesn’t account for homes sold privately off the market.)

As you can see, there was a spike in closed transactions in April and May, with a decline through the summer before leveling off towards the last quarter of the year.   There was also a peak in homes listed for sale in March and  April before a summer decline.   This is likely due to the tax credit expiring for first-time buyers.  

There were a total of 3,728 homes listed for sale and 1,976 homes sold throughout the year.   The numbers may be plus/minus a few, but this should give you an idea of the overall market activity.   As always, all real estate is LOCAL! Sales activity always depends on comparable properties in your specific location, so if you have questions about your neighborhood, I’d be glad to help!