About McLennan County, TX

The City of Waco www.wacowater.com, has released a report on the quality of our local water and ways to conserve. . We get our water from Lake Waco, which is fed by the Bosque River. The city recently purchased land at Bull Hide Creek to built a new state of the art water treatment plant.

Our water quality is rated Superior by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

It is the hottest, dryest time of the year. It has been in the triple digits here in Texas for about 2 weeks now, and will not cool off until the middle of September. And what do we use the most water for? Watering our lawns! So that is number one on their list of ways to save.

(1) Water your lawn and plants in the morning and evening, when temperatures are cooler and there is less evaporation.

(2) Use a timer to avoid over-watering.

(3) Wash fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of under running water.

(4) If you have a pool or spa, use a cover to reduce evaporation.

(5) Replace part of your lawn with shrubs or ground cover.

(6) Collect rain water to water your plants.

(7) Check pipes and faucets regularly for leaks.

(8) Shorten your shower by just aminute or 2 and save up to 150 gallons a month .

(9) Adjust your lawnmower to a higher setting. Taller grass holds more moisture.

(10) Defrost food in the fridge instead of under running water.

(11) Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes.

(12) Turn of the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.

(13) Use water-saving aerators on all faucets.

Hopefully these tips will reduce you water bill a little, and right now smaller bills are good.

I'm sure that many or most of you have heard the same old things, time and time again about how to prepare your home for sale. But there are still a few things that I see repeatedly in many homes that really take away from the actual beauty and essence of the home.

Some of the top turn offs that I see so often can be so simply fixed:

Cluttered Kitchen Counters-you want your kitchen to look as though it has plenty of counter space. It's one of the most important parts of the house. All of those gadgets and small appliances may be nice looking, but they give the impression that there is no space in the kitchen. A huge turnoff. Just put them away and maybe just leave a couple of key beautiful pieces out to warm up the space.

Magnets on and things on top of Refrigerator-Oh this is such a no brainer. Your kitchen immediately looks fresher and cleaner without all those magnets and things on your fridge. It's so simple to take all of this down, but it can make a place look horrible if you leave them up. I am so surprised at all of the homes I visit that don't do this simple step.

Soaps, Scrubbers, Toothbrushes, etc on Counter Tops-pretty much this is a rule of thumb throughout the house. All of that stuff is useful, but looks very dirty and tacky. Buy some bins or baskets and store your things under the sink or somewhere else. Again, you can place a couple of key pieces for warmth. You will be surprised how much this spruces a place up when you clean it up.

There are tons of other things that need to be done in order to prepare your home for sale, just don't overlook these few simple items. They can make a world of difference.

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If you live in the Waco Area and haven't done so already, you still have a chance to win FREE Electricity. The Waco Association of REALTORS® is still accepting entry forms for this fantastic giveaway.

There are 2 more drawings left where you can win up to $500.00 towards a month of your electric bill. And with this fantastic weather we are having, I bet a little help with that would not hurt a bit!

Please click HERE for complete rules and entry information. There is no obligation.

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I was just reading the online edition of the Waco Tribune and came across this very uplifting news about Waco.

Apparently Business Week has Waco listed as a great place to work and live making a top 20 list at number 14. Read about it here in "The Best Places to Start Over".

I know that I really enjoy living here, but it sure is nice to see that reinforced by articles like this.

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FOR INFORMATION ON WACO HOMES FOR SALE, VISIT WWW.MYWACOHOMES.COM

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The latest stats are out about Texas and Waco Real Estate Markets from the Real Estate Center for the Month of May 2009, which actually shows nearly exactly what I've stated in my previous posts.

What's going on in the Waco Real Estate Market Wendy?

And more Waco Residential Market News...

Sales are still down from last year, May 08 to the tune of 24%, but the median price is up a small bit. Inventory remains lower than last year but is up slightly from April of this year. Please visit the Waco Area Stats for a better look.

And if you need more information about the Waco Residential Market, or more specific market information about your neighborhood, please feel free to give me a call or drop me an e-mail.

For information about Waco Homes For Sale, please visit www.MyWacoHomes.com where you can search for all the Waco Homes that are listed in our local MLS.

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