Even a blurry shot through the window of a fast moving car doesn't stop the beauty of a colorful Sunset over Lake Waco. What a gorgeous drive this was yesterday at about 8:30 in the evening.
Waco Schools, Mclennan County Schools
If you have school aged children, and are relocating or considering relocation to the Waco, TX area, you are probably very concerned with finding good schools. Even if you already live in the area, I am sure your interest in your children’s school is of the utmost importance.
The latest 2009 accountability ratings for Texas Schools is now online. I am sure there are arguments for and against such rating types, but they are nevertheless a type of indicator in how a school system is performing.
From my observation, the reputation of schools in our area coincides pretty closely with these accountability results. Some of the more popular schools performed very well, while some of the less popular schools performed poorly.
But just like the ratings, reputations are not always an accurate depiction either. Having lived in many locations in the US and Overseas, it’s easy to get caught up in negative hype about anything. Many times I found that the negativity was unjustified and unfair. But other times, there was good reason for the negativity.
Having said that, here is a link to the latest ratings. Decipher them as you see fit. Search by McLennan County to get a good overview of our area schools.
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/
Just read this in the Waco Tribune Online:
We are getting closer to this site becoming a National Monument. Very exciting stuff indeed.
There are many new and exciting things happening in the Waco area, but there are 2 things that I find particularly exciting. Space X and the Mammoth Site.
In the past couple of days, the Waco Trib has written 2 articles, each about these 2 extraordinary places:
"Mammoth site moves closer to national monument status"
"McGregor's SpaceX competing with Alabama company for $150 million in funding"
Space X—Right in our own backyard in McGregor TX is Space X test facility.
The Waco Tribune, Mike Copeland discussed the fight for stimulus funds that could greatly increase the size and mission of Space X. Very interesting reading.
I visited Space X yesterday while they tested a rocket. Was a very powerful site that made me really appreciate the importance and potential coming from this company.
For anyone that is unaware of who or what Space X is. I highly encourage you to visit their website. If that doesn’t fascinate or excite you, I don’t know what will.
Mammoth Site—Inside the city limits right off of Steinbeck Bend is developing into what could be one of the most interesting places ever. Headed towards National Park Status, this place is nothing to take lightly.
According to WacoMammoth.Org, “The Waco Mammoth Site is the largest known concentration of prehistoric mammoth elephants dying from the same event."
Fascinating, isn't it? I sure think it is. I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Waco is full of great surprises. Whether you live here or just want to visit, Waco is a great place to be.
Information on this post, comments or any of my blogs cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.
I've already written about Waco Home Prices in the following ranges:
As you probably expected there are many more choices in this price range, 219 active listings as of today.
So what kind of Waco homes can you buy in this price range?
At the top list price of $299,900 --8 great listings:
3 in China Spring
1 brand new beauty in newer subdivision with with wood flooring and other quality amenities.
1 2004 built near The Lakes Country Club complete with oversized garage and safe room.
1 other 2004 built out in the country with 14 +/- acres.
2 in West
1 2006 built on almost 1 and a half acres with inground pool.
1 2003 built sitting on about 17 acres, nice looking home with granite counters and seperate workshop.
1 in Woodway
located in master planned Twin Rivers built in 2009. Free flat screen TV included.
1 in Robinson
built in 2008 sitting on 2 acres. Nice looking home and amenities including granite counters and stained concrete floors.
1 in the City of Waco
on Austin Ave complete with pretty updates and efficiency apartment.
And at the list price of $200,000:
A 1948 Baylor area home with 2 additional lots.
There are many homes and home types to choose from in this price range with locations all over. If any of these catch your interest or you would like to search WACO HOMES FOR SALE on your own. Visit www.MyWacoHomes.com or simply contact me for more information.
SEARCH WACO HOMES FOR SALE $200,000 TO $300.000
SEARCH CHINA SPRING HOMES FOR SALE $200,000 TO $300,000
SEARCH HEWITT HOMES FOR SALE $200,000 TO $300,000
* Please note that this information was gathered on July 7, 2009 from the Waco MLS. Listings are changing constantly, so this information is very fluid. For the most current information, please contact me. This information cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.
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I am a Texas REALTOR® specializing in Waco Home Sales. Broker Assoicate, TOWNE ADAMS REALTORS. I specialize in helping homeowners sell their homes. I can help you too. Call 254-315-4906.
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Wendy Montoya, REALTOR®, e-PRO, SRS
Helping Waco Homeowners Sell
After working many different aspects of real estate including a few commercial and land sale transactions, I've learned my best skills and realm of knowledge.
Helping homeowners with the sale of their home is where I focus and do my best work. I am an analytical type person by nature and a person who is determined to accomplish goals.
When my goal is to sell a home, I work tirelessly until that task is complete. I take each sale very serious and am not satisfied until the job is done, not only to my satisfaction, but to that of its owner.
My marketing is extensive and specific. I've worked very hard learning what does and does not work and have tried many different marketing techniques. With confidence, I can explain to a homeowner which marketing methods are best for his/her home.
Yes, there are homes that have not sold under my watch for one reason or another, but for the most part, the homes I list do sell and for about 98% of the listed price on average.
Do I accept every home listing? No, I accept homes that belong to people who genuinely want to sell and who are willing to hear the important information I have to give. I list homes to sell, not sit.
Each home is personal and unique, each requires specific care. Selling a home is a big transaction, and I don't take that lightly. Selling a home can be a positive and/or profitable experience if done the right way. My job is to help make that happen.
Please feel free to contact me for further information. I offer FREE initial consultations, no obligation. Need to know what your home is worth? Contact me.
I serve Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, China Spring, Robinson and other Surrounding McLennan County areas.
I Know Relocation, Personal Passion
On a more personal note, I've spent most of my adult life moving from place to place, state to state, country to country. I spent some time in the US Air Force and my Husband retired from the US Air Force in 2004.
Up until my husband's retirement, our family relocated every 2-4 years. About 13 moves, 5 states, and 2 countries (2 different times), we are finally settled in Waco Texas. More than once me and my children were left in the US until my husband who was already overseas found us a home. More than once, we were left in our home while my husband worked all over the US and world.
So, one of my greatest passions is helping others do the same. Relocate. I have such extensive personal knowledge of the whole process and I am more than happy to share with others everything I know. I am more than willing to give you information about our Waco area and help you make your move. I will do what I can to make that transition easier on you.
If you are relocating to the Waco area, Contact Me. I will help you in the best way I can.
Please note that as a real estate professional, I do not work in property management and do not have rentals. If you need to find a rental, I do know of several property managers in our area, and may know of some places that could help you with that search. Just contact me and I will send you more information.
If you want to buy a home in the area, I am very happy to assist you with that process. There are many ways I can be of help well before you ever arrive in Waco. I can take photos or videos or discuss local areas. I can help give you a better picture of everything before you arrive. Just ask. I am very good at helping find just the right home. Again, simply contact me.
REALTOR®
SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED INTERNET E-PRO
Towne Adams REALTORS, Waco TX
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I list Waco Homes to SELL!
My job is NOT about empty promises, gimmicks, or just saying things to make a homeowner feel good. It's about telling it straight to help homeowners SELL. It's about helping homeowners through the entire process from pre-listing to closing. It's about problem solving and making the process go as smoothly as possible. It's about me helping YOU. If you are willing to have an honest conversation about the sale of your home, give me a call today. I do not charge for initial consultations. What do you have to lose? Call me today!
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e-mail: Wendy@WendyMontoya.com
on the Web: www.WendyMontoya.com
Visit my website for more information about Buying and Selling your Waco Home and for other important homebuying and homeselling information. Contact me with any Waco Real Estate questions you might have. I will help in the best way I can.
Wendy Montoya
(254) 315-4906
"Wendy is a great realtor. With her guidance and professional advice, we were able to get an offer on our listing within two days. She was very up-front and honest about making the property sale-ready and providing good data to price it right. We had no sooner signed the listing agreement, than she had the information out on the internet. She carries an e-PRO Certified Internet Professional designation that certainly pays off in her progressive approach to marketing. The virtual tour that she put on the internet was awesome, and she kept us informed with consistent emails. She was very helpful throughout the sale from listing to negotiation to closing.
Wendy is pleasant, enjoyable to work with, resourceful, and when she says she'll stay in contact, she really does! Personable, internet savvy, great communicator, pro-active...it would be hard to choose Wendy's best attribute because she utilizes them all to work for her clients."
Pam Dolezal
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"We chose Wendy because she sold a house for us before, and both times she was very enthusiastic and when we had questions or concerns her response time was very inpressive. If we were to sell again we would surely use her a third time." ~~~Stephen and Cindy P.
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"I loved working with Wendy and Century 21. Wendy just made me feel comfortable. She took the time to listen to my needs, and never complained. She was always available when I needed her or when I had questions. She made it a point to know something about me and my family, and she is just one of the sweetest people that I have met. I just think Wendy and her team are the greatest, and I would reccommend her anytime. " ~~~Regina T.
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"Wendy helped me find a great home that I am very happy with. She did a great job of communicating and staying in touch with me. " ~~~Josh H.
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"We relocated to Waco from North Carolina and Wendy made the transition as painless as possible. Even long distance, Wendy worked tirelessly to provide listings of potential homes. Wendy willingly took us on two full weekends of house hunting, one when my husband flew out by himself and one when we actually moved to Waco. Wendy never acted frustrated or impatient with all the indecisive moments of trying to decide which property was "the" house for us! We cannot thank her enough for taking the time to help our family relocate to Waco and begin this new journey on the right foot! Thank you Wendy for being the utmost professional and friend!"~~~Hope & Anderson Veiga
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"We can not thank you enough for everything you did for us! We love our house, and thanks to you we found it. It was a long road, but you were wonderful! Thanks again!"~~~Kevin and Amber Morgan
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"We wanted to share with you our absolute pleasure at the entire process of selling our home, because we think the credit should go to Wendy Montoya. She was a joy to work with.
Wendy is a dedicated, efficient, and straightforward professional. She was patient with all of our questions, answering them even when we were asking for the third time. She was very prompt in responding to, or initiating, any and all communication. There were several times that Wendy's sense of humor saved the day! While she is positive, and forward thinking, she is also cautious and aware of the possibilities for change.
Wendy made the entire process, from listing to closing, easy, pleasant, and relatively painless. We have already shared her name and our experience with our friends." ~~~Brenda Smith, Jerry Preston, and Tucker Preston
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"This was my first time to sell a house. Wow... Wendy came to my house on a Sunday and walked me thru the process. I had a For Sale sign up that day, and within days there was a contract on my house. Now that's positive results. Wendy was there for me till the day I closed on my house. CUSTOMER SERVICE is the name of her game" ~~~Sandra Meeks
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"With only a phone call and an email prior to our first meeting, Wendy was able to line up houses that fit my search criteria and resulted in us finding a home on the first day!"
~~~Kat Laird
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"My wife and I had signed contracts with several real estate companies with no results in selling your house. Wendy called and presented herself as a positive seller. She proved herself in selling our house within days of the contract."
~~~Don & Cindy Miller
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"Buying a house for the first time can be an exciting and nerve wrecking experience. But Wendy helped us to go through all the process and listened to our concerns. She put customer satisfaction as her #1 priority. I definitely recommend Wendy..."
~~~Kalvin & Tantiani Budiman
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