Under Contract in Less than 2 Weeks: 117 Dollar Bill Dr.

117 Dollar Bill Drive, Abilene TX - MLS #11755390

Gorgeous 8-year-old, custom-built, 4-bedroom Colonial in cul-de-sac is beautifully designed for indoor and outdoor living, nestled on one acre. Located in award-winning Wylie ISD. An ideal location, unbeatable lifestyle! Relax in your own "secret garden." Stone decking paths meander around flower gardens and shade trees with benches for sitting and reading.  Great outdoor living center with attached grill, playground area, dog run in side yard and large grass yard with shade trees, all … [Read more...]

SOLD: 8034 Vita Ct., Abilene TX

SOLD: 8025 Vita Court - Abilene TX

I recently had the opportunity to work with a military couple who were transferred to Abilene's Dyess AFB. This lovely couple had originally thought they may lease but when they saw what they could purchase with an interest rate of 3.75% it was a no-brainer to go ahead and buy. We looked at about 15 houses before they made their decision to purchase the property on Vita Court. This neighborhood is located in Wylie ISD where the schools are exemplary and the homes are well maintained. Some … [Read more...]

FHA Loan Insurance Increase on April 1 and June 1

On the Fence About Buying?

If you're on the fence on buying a home, you may be interested in knowing that on FHA financing HUD announced that insurance on FHA loans will increase on April 1 and June 1. This will impact FHA borrowers.  If you're purchasing a home loan with less than 20% down, you must obtain mortgage insurance (MI) and these rates are going up.  Call me at 325-669-4005 if you need details or if you need to buy before the rates go up. I can help you with that....blessings!!!       … [Read more...]

Home Sellers: First Impressions Are Vital

Smelly Kitchen

"What were you thinking!" is what I wanted to say to the seller when I brought my buyer through their home. Never mind that the beds weren't made but the smells coming from the kitchen were awful. Vinegar is a great all-purpose natural deodorizer and cleaner for most surfaces. Deodorize your garbage disposal by dropping a couple orange or lemon halves and a bit of baking soda in, run cold water and then the disposal for 5 seconds. Wait ten minutes to give the citric acid time to work and then … [Read more...]

Time for Springtime Curb Appeal

Abilene Texas Rose

Abilene garden enthusiast, I hear this is the time to get your beds ready for that springtime planting! Tiling and compost will make for a beautiful spring crop this year. This is the time to look at your flower beds, trees and bushes and think about curb appeal today and for the future.      Now is an excellent time to transplant mature or established trees and shrubs while they are dormant. This is also an excellent time to select and plant container-grown roses. January and … [Read more...]

Abilene Real Estate Outlook

Abilene TX Home Sold

I'm looking forward to 2012 being a great year for real estate in Abilene, Texas. The interest rates are considerable lower than they have been in decades and buyers are out in the marketplace. This makes for an exciting time to be a REALTOR®.  The buyers that I've been working with are anxious and excited about the prospects of finding their new homes. I have a single lady, a family of five, a newlywed couple, a couple with a baby on the way and a couple looking for country charm. They put a … [Read more...]

Cupcake Friday

Almond Joy Cupcake

WOW......Cupcake Friday. This blog is from some wonderful clients of mine, Traci Hartmann and Sarah Stock make cupcakes on Fridays and blog about. I just absolutely love these ladies and their cupcakes are amazing. This week it appears that Traci is a "genius" and has invented an Almond Joy Cupcake. "Can you even imagine??" a cupcake that taste like the delectable Almond Joy candy bar. I'm so excited to try this treat.....may I add that both of these ladies have wonderful kitchens (patting … [Read more...]

Luxury Home: 166 Castle Rock Cove, Abilene #11639372

For Sale: 166 Castle Rock Cove, Abilene, TX

Escape the ordinary in this stunning 4-story estate, with separate servant quarters or mother-in-law suite, sits on 5-plus acres. Property features a barn and two 3-car garages, one with half bath. Amazing gourmet kitchen with commercial-grade Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, two dishwashers, double oven, island, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Relaxation awaits you in the beautifully appointed master suite with sitting area, coffee bar, sink, small refrigerator and dual pass-through gas log … [Read more...]

SOLD: Best Buy in Willowbend in Wylie ISD

5150 Bridle Path, Abilene, TX

Wonderfully different 2-story brick home in Willow Bend. This home has large gameroom upstairs that could be 4th bedroom. Spacious open floor plan downstairs with formal dining room, breakfast room & eat-at bar in kitchen. Lovely gas log fireplace in living room. Master suite is upstairs with large master bath, garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closets. Nice backyard with above-ground pool, gazebo & storage building. Located in Wylie ISD.   … [Read more...]

SOLD: 7557 Ruby Esther Circle MLS# 11621313

7557 Ruby Esther, Abilene, TX

SUPER HOME IN WYLIE SCHOOLS with spacious floor plan. Great open living area with woodburning brick fireplace and formal dining area or study. This home offers a split bedroom plan. Enjoy this bright kitchen with two windows over the sink plus island,ample counter space and pantry. Great master suite with garden tub and separate shower and sitting area in the master. Beautiful landscaped fenced backyard. Fresh paint entry, kitchen & master.             … [Read more...]