About McLennan County, TX

Today I spent the 4th of July with my family. It was nice to have a day off. I have been very busy and working very hard this summer. In fact I am busier than I have been in the last 6 years. I hope this is a trend for the better. I hope this means we will soon be out of the recession. I have included some photos of my family and the fireworks. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Also, I would like to thank everyone who has served or fought for our country. Thanks very much! God Bless You and your family!

My children Cody, Brooke and my husband Bob..........................................................................

Lemon Ice is a family tradition at this even......... The Fab 5 in concert...........................................

Every year we go the Waco's Fireworks display and we have only missed 2 when we went to Gatesville's fireworks. This year we heard The Fab 5 play at the Indian Springs Park. They are a very good band and we really enjoyed their show. We really love living and working in the Waco Area. If you are thinking of making Waco your next home. I think you will decide their is a lot to do and I believe you will find it a warm and loving town.

What can you buy in the Waco Texas area for $500,000 or more?

In the Waco MLS, there are 33 homes currently for sale between the listed prices of $500,000 and $1,795,000.

Of those 33:

11 are listed between $500,000 and $599,999

11 are listed between $600,000 and $699,999

8 are listed between $700,000 and $999,999

3 are listed above 1 million

So what can you get in the Waco area at these price points? A wide variety of homes with greatly different age ranges and locations. From West to Lake Limestone to McGregor, to China Spring, to Woodway, to Robinson, to Crawford to some of the most exclusive and beautiful listings right in the City of Waco.

In fact the highest priced listing is located in the City of Waco on over 2 acres with gorgeous lake views. It is over 6000 sq ft and was built in 2004.

At $500,000 you can get a horse lovers dream out in West with about 9 acres and over 3500 sq ft. Complete with barn, tack room and pipe fencing. Built in 1999.

You can get a lot for your money here in the Waco area with a variety of choices. And really in most areas of Texas. If you are looking to buy in Waco or nearby at any price point, or need to Sell Your Waco area Home, feel free to contact me for more information. I am glad to help.

* Please note that this information was gathered on July 4, 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.

In Mid June, I wrote a Waco Market Report:

And more Waco Residential Market News...

At that time, we were on pace to nearly meet or exceed last year's June figures. Now that we've passed the end of June, It looks like we fell a little short of what I thought may happen. But not by much. In fact, at last count we were at 219 sales for June. Not too shabby.

Not only that, median sales prices are still up compared to last year. Last year through March of this year we saw declines in median price, but beginning in April, that median price has steadily increased.

Here are the numbers*:

219 Residential Sales for June 09

226 Residential Sales for June 08

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128,000 Median Sold Price for June 09

116,800 Median Sold Price for June 08

What I really like about what I am seeing these past few months is that sold prices are exceding those of last year and have even increased month by month the past few months. Will this continue after the busy season and after the $8000 tax credit expires? Time will tell. I think as always, Waco is a pretty solid market with all things considered and I like what I am seeing overall.

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*Market numbers were gathered from both the Waco MLS on July 28th, 2009 and TAMU Real Estate Center Online. This information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.

If you live in Texas and run to Waco or Dallas straight up I-35, you must stop and experience a retro greasy spoon called the Health Camp!

To get caught in the circle in Waco, Texas is like a rat in a maze! Use the Elite Restaurant sign to get there. Pass the McDonalds or any other burger joint and kill your diet and enjoy every minute of it!

They even have a BYOB .... bring your own banana and they will make you a banana split for 99 cents!

Burgers, Fries and Old-Fashioned Shakes....greatest food around!

It is a tradition with my husband, Gene, when traveling from Austin to Dallas to make this pit stop!

The Mountainview Neighborhood Association will host a 4th of July parade on Saturday July 4th at Mountainview Elementary. Line up will be at 9:15 and the parade will start at 9:30.

Prizes will be given for:

Most patriotic animal

Most patriotic trike, bike, stroller, wagon, and 4wheeler

Most patriotic person

And most patriotic house on parade route.