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The Diamond Group Lubbock Connection May 2011 ‘A Cut Above The Rest’ A Note from Elizabeth Welcome to the wonderful world of houses, where your agent does matter. When you are ready to buy or sell a home it is important that you work with someone that has extensive market knowledge, knows the numbers and excels in customer service. Exciting news! Interest rates are still under 5%.........can’t think of a better time to buy or sell! Ready to downsize, Ready to upscale.......call me.........I Care! Elizabeth Standard Mail U.S. Postage Paid PERMIT NO. 10 Wolfforth, TX The Diamond Group Keller Williams Realty 4747 S. Loop 289 Suite 110 Lubbock, Texas 79424 806.771.HOME (4663) [email protected] www.ringthediamonds.com Connect with The Diamond Group online @ Active Rain, FaceBook & Twitter The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams Realty 4747 S. Loop 289 Suite 110 Lubbock, Texas 79424 806.771.HOME (4663) [email protected] [email protected] www.ringthediamonds.com Total Market Overview Residential and Single Family with Acreage Year to Date as of April 30, 2011 Numbers pulled from Navica 5/5/2011 Lubbock Association of REALTORS ! $! #% "#" #" $' %#!' 0 !" ! "" 1 ! 2 ! ! ! $! #!#" #' &!" $! &! #' " $! " ! #" $! " %! ! "# "# # " ! # %! '" !# ! +27(777 95 3.95 56 38 2 28 4 35 24 60 73 $31,508 92.46% 100 +3.(...) +77(777 432 5.53 94 305 33 122 17 100 78 189 231 $75,905 95.67% 122 +/..(...) +/27(777 486 6.39 17 415 54 113 16 99 76 190 251 $118,877 96.41% 111 +/3.(...) +/77(777 232 5.65 11 136 85 66 9 54 41 92 109 $170,208 96.84% 124 +0..(...) +027(777 111 5.84 4 56 51 28 6 22 19 42 53 $218,835 97.30% 119 +03.(...) +077(777 92 9.20 5 37 50 19 5 18 10 29 33 $266,860 96.09% 158 +1..(...) +177(777 141 35.25 3 42 96 13 10 26 4 20 28 $325,527 95.19% 151 +2..(...) +277(777 76 76.0 2 7 67 8 7 17 1 8 10 $421,690 96.22% 137 +3..(...) +377(777 31 15.50 N/A 3 28 3 N/A 3 2 5 5 $473,800 82.57% 161 +4..(...) +477(777 23 N/A 2 5 16 2 1 4 N/A N/A 1 $648,000 100% 119 +5..(...) +577(777 16 N/A N/A 3 13 1 N/A 2 N/A 2 3 $730,000 95.80% 174 +6..(...) +677(777 9 N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A N/A 1 N/A N/A 1 $820,000 100% 2 +7..(...) +777(... 5 N/A N/A 1 4 N/A N/A 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $" 11 N/A N/A N/A 11 N/A N/A 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers Published: December 13, 2010 (houselogic.com) Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money. 1. Put lamps in the corners: It’s all about placement. :KHQ D ODPS LV SODFHG LQ D FRUQHU WKH OLJKW UHÁHFWV RII WKH adjoining walls, which makes the room lighter and brighter. 2. Switch to a laptop: If you’re reading this article on a laptop, you’re using 1/3 less energy than if you’re reading this on a desktop. 3. Choose an LCD TV: If you’re among those consider- LQJ D ÁDWVFUHHQ XSJUDGH IURP \RXU FRQYHQWLRQDO &5779 choose an LCD screen for the biggest energy save. 4. Give your water heater a blanket: Just like you pile on extra layers in the winter, your hot water heater can use VRPH H[WUD LQVXODWLRQ WRR $ ÀEHUJODVV LQVXODWLRQ EODQNHW LV D simple addition that can cut heat loss and save 4% to 9% on the average water-heating bill. 5. Spin laundry faster: The faster your washing machine can spin excess water out of your laundry, the less you’ll need to use your dryer. Many newer washers spin clothes so effectively, they cut drying time and energy consumption in half—which results in an equal drop in your dryer’s energy bill. 6. Use the dishwasher: If you think doing your dishes by hand is greener than powering up the dishwasher, you’re wrong. Dishwashers use about 1/3 as much hot water and re- lieve that much strain from your energy-taxing water heater. Added bonus: you don’t have to wash any dishes.

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Page 1: May 2011 Lubbock Connection

The Diamond Group Lubbock Connection

May 2011

‘A Cut Above The Rest’

A Note from Elizabeth Welcome to the wonderful world of houses, where your agent does matter. When you are ready to buy or sell a home it is important that you work with someone that has extensive market knowledge, knows the numbers and excels in customer service. Exciting news! Interest rates are still under 5%.........can’t think of a better time to buy or sell! Ready to downsize, Ready to upscale.......call me.........I Care! Elizabeth

Standard MailU.S. Postage PaidPERMIT NO. 10

Wolfforth, TX

The Diamond Group Keller Williams Realty4747 S. Loop 289 Suite 110Lubbock, Texas 79424

806.771.HOME (4663)[email protected]

www.ringthediamonds.com

Connect with The Diamond Group online @ Active Rain, FaceBook & Twitter

The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams Realty

4747 S. Loop 289 Suite 110 Lubbock, Texas 79424

806.771.HOME (4663)

[email protected]

[email protected]

www.ringthediamonds.comTotal Market Overview

Residential and Single Family with AcreageYear to Date as of April 30, 2011

Numbers pulled from Navica 5/5/2011Lubbock Association of REALTORS

95 3.95 56 38 2 28 4 35 24 60 73 $31,508 92.46% 100

432 5.53 94 305 33 122 17 100 78 189 231 $75,905 95.67% 122

486 6.39 17 415 54 113 16 99 76 190 251 $118,877 96.41% 111

232 5.65 11 136 85 66 9 54 41 92 109 $170,208 96.84% 124

111 5.84 4 56 51 28 6 22 19 42 53 $218,835 97.30% 119

92 9.20 5 37 50 19 5 18 10 29 33 $266,860 96.09% 158

141 35.25 3 42 96 13 10 26 4 20 28 $325,527 95.19% 151

76 76.0 2 7 67 8 7 17 1 8 10 $421,690 96.22% 137

31 15.50 N/A 3 28 3 N/A 3 2 5 5 $473,800 82.57% 161

23 N/A 2 5 16 2 1 4 N/A N/A 1 $648,000 100% 119

16 N/A N/A 3 13 1 N/A 2 N/A 2 3 $730,000 95.80% 174

9 N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A N/A 1 N/A N/A 1 $820,000 100% 2

5 N/A N/A 1 4 N/A N/A 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

11 N/A N/A N/A 11 N/A N/A 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

6 Unexpected Energy (and Money) SaversPublished: December 13, 2010 (houselogic.com)

Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season.Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money.1. Put lamps in the corners: It’s all about placement.

adjoining walls, which makes the room lighter and brighter. 2. Switch to a laptop: If you’re reading this article on a laptop, you’re using 1/3 less energy than if you’re reading this on a desktop. 3. Choose an LCD TV: If you’re among those consider-

choose an LCD screen for the biggest energy save. 4. Give your water heater a blanket: Just like you pile on extra layers in the winter, your hot water heater can use

simple addition that can cut heat loss and save 4% to 9% on the average water-heating bill. 5. Spin laundry faster: The faster your washing machine can spin excess water out of your laundry, the less you’ll need to use your dryer. Many newer washers spin clothes so effectively, they cut drying time and energy consumption in half—which results in an equal drop in your dryer’s energy bill. 6. Use the dishwasher: If you think doing your dishes by hand is greener than powering up the dishwasher, you’re wrong. Dishwashers use about 1/3 as much hot water and re-lieve that much strain from your energy-taxing water heater. Added bonus: you don’t have to wash any dishes.

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The Diamond Group Current ListingsListen to recorded property information by calling

1.888.295.9686 & enter property code #

2030 63rd StreetLubbock, Texas 79412

3/2/CarportApprox. 1374 Sq. Ft.

$64,900Property Code # 6187

5422 32nd StreetLubbock, Texas 79424

3/2/2Approx. 1603 Sq. Ft.

$99,500Property Code # 6100

4806 17th StreetLubbock, Texas 79416

3/2/2Approx. 2400 Sq. Ft.

$185,000Property Code # 6327

4014 38th StreetLubbock, Texas 79413

3/2/1Approx. 1131 Sq. Ft.

$69,000Property Code # 6312 UNDER CONTRACT

1604 78th StreetLubbock, Texas 79423

4/2/2Approx. 2077 Sq. Ft.

$139,500Property Code # 6302

4720 22nd StreetLubbock, Texas 79407

4/4.4/3Approx. 4334 Sq. Ft.

$625,000Property Code # 6308

4637 Itasca StreetLubbock, Texas 79416

3/2/2Approx. 1394 Sq. Ft.

$87,500Property Code # 6126

2809 78th StreetLubbock, Texas 79423

3/2/2Approx. 1568 Sq. Ft.

$100,000Property Code # 6524

www.ringthediamonds.com

We can make things happen when selling your home too.OR IF YOU KNOW

someone that needs to sell or buy, have them call me today and I will be glad to do a Market Analysis for them and give them the right information and do the right marketing to sell their house!

Call Elizabeth 806-771-HOME(4663)

If you know of someone needing guidance for investments in farm/

call us we know who is the best person to handle the job! Call Elizabeth 806-771-HOME(4663)

Sold in 2011!8513 Kenosha Ave 2418 32nd Street

6202 101 Place 2111 23rd Street6336 10th Street 4414 10th Street2512 Loyola Ave 8707 10th Street

6508 87th Street 8423 CR 64303706 37th Street 3415 68th Drive

Wrap it up and call it SOLD withThe Diamond Group!!List your home today !!

806.771.HOME (4663)

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The Diamond Group: Preferred Vendors Call them today for superior service

Service Title Company4101 B 84th Street

Lubbock, Texas 79423806.794.9966

Ground-UP InspectionsTREC # 7046806.438.5974

[email protected] hr. 7 day service

My Promise to You.Inspected once,

Inspected RIGHT.

Great Service for more than 50 years

MGS Mobile Wash 806.778.2602Special! Special!

$15.00 Wash w/ Tire Shine$25.00 Wash ‘N’ Vacuum$30.00 DetailSee ad for more details!!

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How are you reaching people?Want to be in the Lubbock Connection, on countless web-sites viewed by Realtors and consumers as well as be the

main reference point for all our business? Call Elizabeth for more information: 806.535.3377

Hometrust MortgageService * Integrity * Trust

www.hubcityhomeloans.com

Sandra ScottCell: [email protected]

S.W.A.T Pest ControlTodd & Heather Vaughn

Cell: 806.441.0302Fax: 806.748.8002

Western Title Company4202 84th Street

Lubbock, Texas 79424806.793.0704Fax: 806.795.9143

Oh by the way... If you know of someone who would appreciate my services, call me with their name and number,

and I will be happy to help them.

Michael BergFarmer’s Insurance

5811 64th ST Unit ALubbock, Texas 79424

Cell: [email protected]

www.farmersagent.com/berg1

Simply Clean806.577.1198

*References AvailableSpecializing in move-in/out

Vendor Spotlight of the month

36 Hour Rain CheckPrices:

$15.00 Wash w/ Tire Shine

$ 25.00 Wash ‘N’ Vacuum

$30.00 Detail Includes:

Wash n DryBug & Tar RemovalClean Tires, Rims

Wipe Console & Door Jams

Dress tries, wells & moldingsClean Glass & mirrors

Spot Free Water

Engine Cleaning $10.00

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Call to learn more about Fund-raising Opportunities

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[email protected] us on FaceBook!

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Meet The Diamond Group

Elizabeth loves her career! She has consistently been a multi- million dollar producer and looks forward to working with you whether you have a small or unlimited budget. It’s your hard earned money, and we need to spend it well. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and Lubbock Association of Re-altors. She has sat on many committees and especially enjoys teaching and learning about new and innovative methods to be a better businesswoman. She is committed to keeping herself

fully educated on top of the line technology for her profession. Her designa-tions place her within a small percentage of REALTORS® nationwide. Elizabeth is married to Roger and has a wonderful son, Alain. Alain is an engineering student at Texas Tech University and is a proud Red Raider. In her spare time, Elizabeth likes to read and study Genealogy. You

owes her community a payback for allowing her to be a successful busi-nesswoman. She is a member of The West Texas Museum Association and enjoys helping children achieve through the arts and sciences. Elizabeth is a self-starter, trustworthy, results-oriented, optimistic, competitive and innovative. She is a negotiator, problem solver, dedicated, sociable respected and says: “I want to be YOUR REALTOR® “.

Meet Amy! Amy has worked as The Diamond Group’s committed Marketing & Administrative Assistant for almost 2 years. Amy enjoys gaining experience and working for the best in the Real Estate Industry! Amy’s enthusiasm and energy in life carry over into the workplace. Amy loves people and is eager to serve the needs of potential clients. She knows the value of teamwork and shared ideas. Amy is hard-working and passionate about her work and her relation-ships with people. Spending time with her family and friends and learning new things are what she likes to do in her spare time. In addi-tion to being active in her church, Amy is pursuing a degree in Design Communications with an Art Specialization at South Plains College.

806.771.HOME (4663)

It’s spring cleaning time again…or at least time to start thinking about a spring cleaning checklist. The days are getting longer, the weather is starting to warm up a bit and there’s no better time to start organizing yourself to tackle the dust bunnies, wipe down your dirty walls and organize the closet. It’s time to let the light in, reduce the clutter and get control of your house again.The key to a good spring cleaning is to not

overwhelm yourself so much that you put the entire cleaning project off for another day. Instead, try to organize the cleaning so that you tackle different sections of the house at once or different types of cleaning at the same time. When you have the duster out to clean the ceiling fans and knick-knacks it’s a good time to hit the plants and bookshelves.

some printable checklists below.In the Kitchen

Empty out the refrigerator and the freezer.Vacuum under the fridge around the coils behind the grill.Wipe the top of the fridge off.Wipe down all of the seals around the doors.Clean the inside of the microwave. Hint ~ Heat up a cup of water for a

easier.In the Bedroom

years, you probably aren’t going to start now. Get everything out of the closet and thoroughly vacuum the far corners.Flip over and turn your mattress. While you’re at it, move the bed frame out

-ing sock you lost last year.Take the comforter or bedspread to the cleaners.Throw out all those old toys your kids haven’t played with in years.Get blocks of cedar to help keep the moths away and things smelling fresh.

ElsewhereDust and wipe down all of the ceiling fans in house.Take your screens down, hose them off outside and wipe them down with warm soap and water.Dust your lampshades.Remove all of the cushions and pillows from your couch and chairs and

Clean your windows inside and out.Wipe down the tops of all door frames.

Get new entry mats at every entrance.Use a magic eraser to get those pesky scuff marks off of walls.

For the HardcoreRemove and clean all the faucet aerators.

Change the shelf liners in your drawersRememberDonate anything you don’t want or can’t use.

chances are you don’t need it.Start from the top and work your way down. Vacuum the dust that has settled from your marathon dusting session.Remember that a clean home makes for a healthy one. You can literally breath easier once your house is clean.

(Taken from organizedfamilies.com)

If you need help be sure and get the BEST...Amy @ Simply Clean

[email protected] connect on Facebook!!

www.ringthediamonds.com806.771.HOME (4663)

If you know of someone who would appreciate my services, please call me with their name and number

and I will be happy to help them!