The Diamond Group Lubbock Connection
September 2011
A Note from Elizabeth Welcome to the wonderful world of houses, where your agent does mat-ter. 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!
compare the schools, and so much more!806-771-HOME (4663) www.lubbocktxhomes4sale.com
Elizabeth
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Total Market Overview
Residential and Single Family with Acreage Year to Date as of August 31, 2011
Numbers pulled from Navica 9/7/2011 Lubbock Association of REALTORS
Price Range
Number of
Active Listings
Months Supply of Inventory
2 Bedrooms or Less
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom Or More
Number of Pending Contracts
Monthly Expireds
Number of
Expired YTD
Monthly Solds
Number of Solds Three Months
Number of Solds YTD
Average Sold
Price Last YTD
List to Sales Price Ratio
Average Days on Market
Under $49,999 88 3.03 47 38 3 35 7 60 29 74 166 $31,706 91.78% 105
$50,000-‐ $99,999 483 6.44 98 339 46 95 29 193 75 252 576 $76,497 95.81% 107
$100,000-‐ $149,999 440 5.78 20 370 50 91 17 180 76 296 630 $119,293 96.82% 104
$150,000-‐ $199,999 266 6.48 12 152 102 55 16 94 41 148 305 $167,530 96.82% 107
$200,000-‐ $249,999 116 6.44 4 57 55 19 3 35 18 63 134 $218,121 96.74% 104
$250,000-‐ $299,999 81 6.23 5 37 39 20 2 31 13 45 92 $269,128 96.37% 134
$300,000-‐ $399,999 123 5.34 2 43 78 14 8 53 23 50 87 $337,105 95.99% 135
$400,000-‐ $499,999 70 10.0 N/A 15 55 8 1 24 7 13 28 $433,104 95.72% 137
$500,000-‐ $599,999 32 10.66 1 2 29 3 N/A 7 3 9 20 $513,424 91.72% 169
$600,000-‐ $699,999 17 8.5 1 5 11 N/A N/A 4 2 5 6 $634,943 95.20% 159
$700,000-‐ $799,999 18 N/A N/A 1 17 1 1 4 N/A 2 5 $745,000 96.59% 129
$800,000-‐ $899,999 3 N/A N/A N/A 3 N/A 1 3 N/A 1 2 $796,250 95.58% 79
$900,000-‐ $999,000 3 N/A N/A 1 2 N/A N/A 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Million Plus 12 12.0 N/A N/A 12 N/A N/A 2 1 2 2 $1,334,000 95.45% 76
Strawberry-Peanut Butter Tart
Ingredients12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Directions
tart pan with a removable bottom.
butter, peanut butter and both sugars in a separate bowl with a mixer
stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Press half of the dough into the prepared tart pan. Spread the jam over the dough, leaving a 1/2 -inch border around the edge. Drop about half of the remaining dough over the jam by the tablespoonful; lightly press the rest of the dough into the pan around the edge to form a crust. Bake
Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool. Remove the ring and transfer the tart to a plate
The Diamond Group Current ListingsListen to recorded property information by calling
1.888.295.9686 & enter property code #
2030 63rd Street
3/2/CarportApprox. 1374 Sq. Ft.
$60,000Property Code # 6187
5422 32nd Street
3/2/2Approx. 1603 Sq. Ft.
$95,000Property Code # 6100
4806 17th Street
3/2/2Approx. 2400 Sq. Ft.
$185,000Property Code # 6327
4014 38th Street
3/2/1Approx. 1131 Sq. Ft.
$69,000Property Code # 6312
4720 22nd Street
4/4.4/3Approx. 4334 Sq. Ft.
$599,000Property Code # 6308
2515- 110th Street
3/2/2Approx. 1077 Sq. Ft.
$79,500Property Code # 6140
3404 Justice Ave
Under Contract in 1 DAY!!
6808 8th Street
3/2/2
$135,000
2503 43rd Street
2/2/2-carportGetting Measured.
$55,000Property Code # 687
806.771.HOME (4663)
Call The Diamond Group today and list your home!806-771-HOME (4663)
Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress ReductionBy: Jan Soults Walker
Low-cost storage strategies bring calm to your kitchen, banishing stress-inducing clutter and leaving the space orderly.
Good news for budget-minded cleaning compulsive: Getting organized in the kitch-en won’t drain your piggy bank. Stash more cash and control the chaos with these low-cost kitchen storage solutions, all readily available at home centers, discount stores, and online.
Rack attack: Store pots, everyday dishes, spices, and wine on racks that are free-standing, wall-hung, and ceiling-hung—and voila! Everything is in its own location, visible, and easily accessible!
Position the racks where they make sense: A pot rack above the cooktop; a dish rack close to the dishwasher for quick unloading; spices near the range or meal prep area; a wine rack near the wine glasses and dining table.
or stain it to match your décor. Use shelves for storing such kitchen necessities as cookbooks, attractive dishware, oils and vinegars, and spices.
Home improvement centers have storage sections where you can hunt, but don’t
Great divide: Organize the contents of kitchen drawers and cabinets with wire or wood inserts. Drawer dividers keep utensils sorted and orderly. Vertical dividers in-
inserts for storing knives and spices neatly inside drawers.
Elevated thinking: Wire stacking shelves have legs to elevate the storage surface. Set a stacking shelf on a countertop, existing shelf, or inside a cabinet to increase kitch-en storage space. Use a stacking shelf for canned goods, dishware, spices, and more.
Hang ups: Install pegs or hooks along a backsplash, inside cabinets, or anywhere on a kitchen wall to create a place for cups, hot pads, cooking utensils, keys, and recipe
adhere to any metal surface.
Basket case: Baskets come in a variety of materials to complement your décor, from natural woven grasses to canvas to colorful plastic bins. Set baskets on open shelves, inside cupboards, and on the kitchen counter to round up small items, such as napkin rings and bamboo skewers.
With four home renovations to her credit, Jan Soults Walker is a devotee of improve-
a number of national home shelter publications, and has authored 18 books on home improvement and decorating.
(for more on this article and others like it visit houselogic.com)
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and I will be happy to help them.
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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.
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!
Dear friends,
Many homeowners are slaves to their landscaping, spending much of their free time mowing, trimming, watering and otherwise maintaining their lawns. This is time that could be spent with family, friends or a hobby. It’s time to reclaim your weekend!
Look to the article in this month’s newsletter below on How to Create a Sus-tainable landscape. These low-maintenance landscapes incorporate native plants and innovative irrigation technologies that can save homeowners time
growing your own vegetable garden, integrating the principles of companion planting to reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticides. Feel free to share this information with your family and friend!
Sincerely,
Sandra Scott
Hometrust Mortgage
Hometrust MortgageService * Integrity * Trust
www.hubcityhomeloans.com
Sandra Scott
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