Waco, TX

Although the Real Estate Center has not posted their figures for May 2009 yet, let me give you some information that I've viewed in our local MLS*

As I talked about in my last Waco Market Update, this year of May appears to be much like April in comparison to April and May of 2008. In other words, sales are down from last year and median sales prices showed slight increases.

According to The Real Estate Center May of 2008 produced the following results:

242 residential sales

109,100 median sales price

Information from the MLS* for May of 2009 reflects:

184 residential sales

114,888 median sales price

And as we are midway through June, here is what our MLS* is telling me so far:

Up until today, June 15^th 2009

109 residential sales

125,000 median sales price

Which appears to put us on target to be nearly identical to last year's June figures as stated by the Real Estate Center which was a total of 226 residential sales. Again bucking the median sales price which was 116,800 at that time.

Although our sales this year have so far been less than those of last, it looks like June has the potential to change that trend. It will be very interesting to see what the rest of June and the last half of this year will bring. Hopefully more good news.

Please remember that every neighborhood is different. If you need more information on your home and its location, feel free to contact me for more information.

*This information was gathered from the Waco MLS and is deemed accurate but cannot be guaranteed.

--In addition, all content on this post and comments cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.

Waco Homes For Sale

Wendy Montoya, REALTOR® Certified Internet e-PRO Professional Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) www.WendyMontoya.com Wendy@WendyMontoya.com Waco Real Estate Needs? Call WENDY! 254-315-4906

525 N 4 3rd Waco, TX 76710 254-755-0021

Located on Interstate 35 between Dallas and Austin, is Waco. This city is full of Texas history and hospitality.

Waco has 18 museums and attractions that offer visitors a chance to learn and relax in a big city with a small town feel.

One attraction is the Bear Habitat. This habitat is located on the Baylor University campus. The habitat has a waterfall, pool, digging holes and trees, all for the bears who live at the habitat. Visitors can learn and watch how the bears live. This exhibit is the most visited attraction on the Baylor campus.

Cameron Park Zoo is a natural habitat zoo. Not all cages and cement like most zoos keep their animals in. Visitors will see tortoises, birds from Africa, and lion cubs.

Another popular attraction in Waco is the Dr. Pepper Museum. Waco is the home of the oldest major soft drink, Dr. Pepper; the soft drink was created in 1885.

Visitors can tour the museum and see the recreated soda fountain where Dr. Charles Alderton first mixed the flavors that make up Dr. Pepper. In the exhibit, a life size animatronic, life-size Dr. Alderton tells the story his invention.

The museum also showcases the original Dr. Pepper bottling company, including the well in which they drew their artesian spring water.

The Dr. Pepper Museum also has the Soft Drink Hall of Fame. A part of the museum dedicated to educating visitors about free enterprise, product development and marketing. The museum also has a gift shop, where every kind of Dr. Pepper memorabilia can be found.

Waco is also home of the Mammoth Site. It is the largest known concentration of prehistoric mammoths dying from the same event.

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame is also located in Waco. This museum is the official State Hall of Fame for Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Agency. For visitors who love history, the Texas Ranger Research Center houses books, archives and photographs related to the Texas Rangers. Visitors can read about Texas Rangers bringing down Bonnie and Clyde and much more.

Visitors can also find collections such as Bonnie and Clyde's shot guns, which were confiscated from the "death car" after the final shoot out. The firearms that the Texas Rangers used are also on display.

Waco is also home of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Visitors can learn about Texas athletes who have succeed on and off the playing field. The sports hall of fame includes athletes in Tennis, high school football, high school basketball. Visitors can also visit the Tom Landry Theater and watch clips from some of Texas' greatest sports moments, as well as compare shoe and hand sizes with some of the greatest Texas sports players.

Waco has a variety of golf courses available to play on as well and the city has its own water park. Waco Water Park has two pools, a 22 foot water slide and much more.

Next time you are traveling through Waco, stop and visit and learn some of Texas' history.


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I recently wrote a post about our Residential Real Estate Market here in Waco TX, What's going on in the Waco Real Estate Market Wendy? comparing this year's sales to that of last year.

Reviewing these types of statistics is interesting and can be very helpful, but really isn't a lot of help when it comes down to your home specifically.

What I mean by that is that every neighborhood is different. One statistic is not necessarily true for another neighborhood with different types of homes, different schools, different surrounding homes, different crime statistics, different level of popularity, etc.

It's so important to pay close attention to your unique situation when trying to determine a correct price point for your home.

To really understand your home's value, you need good information about your specific area.

If you need assistance evaluating your home and it's potential sales price, please feel free to contact me. I serve the Waco, China Spring, Hewitt, Woodway and several surrounding areas. I am happy to help you sort out this crazy real estate maze and help you sell your home.

Waco Homes For Sale

Wendy Montoya, REALTOR® Certified Internet e-PRO Professional Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) www.WendyMontoya.com Wendy@WendyMontoya.com Waco Real Estate Needs? Call WENDY! 254-315-4906

525 N 4 3rd Waco, TX 76710 254-755-0021

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