In searching for buyers lately- for homes for sale in Killeen Texas …wow I have ran across some GEMS!

There are several very nice foreclosures on our market right now- and some are virtually “move in ready!” I have seen many single family homes in our first time buyer range of around $80K to $120K – and that put them right in the middle of the competition of homes for sale in Killeen.

Typically the sellers of these foreclosures will pay for surveys, title policies and sometimes even the home warranty. It all depends on the asset manager handling the seller’s side of the deal. We have even been able to negotiate for buyer closing costs and concession in some cases.

Homes are generally priced according to their condition- so if in good shape – you might not find them as deeply discounted as ones needing a substantial amount of repair. For instance, an investment buyer picked up a home in a typical $110K – $120K neighborhood the other day for $75K! It needed about $12K in repair work- but if you can do math- its not hard to see he got a great deal! This particular home would not have worked for someone trying to use VA or FHA financing-  but those deals are out there too.

Here is today’s link ofForeclosure Homes for sale in Killeen Texas;

https://www.fhaarmls.org/fht/maildoc/sd_AAAa001hz20100511182317.html

Please let me know if you or someone you know would like to see more information on these or any other homes for sale in Killeen Texasor the surrounding areas of Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Nolanville, Fort Hood. I can set you (as an agent or buyer) up on an automatic update of foreclosure homes or multi-family homes for our ENTIRE MLS! Contact me on the web at www.PaulaSOLDit.com or my cell (254) 291-6826

Wishing all mother’s and those who play the role of mother for others…(I know a few of those!) a very Happy Mother’s Day. As for me- I am enjoying my first mother’s day as the mother of a DAUGHTER! My boys are 16 and 20…and last September we welcomed little Sadie Alice to our crew. Having a little girl has brought a whole new meaning to being a Mom.

I just returned from delivering a gift to a lady who has been more of a mother to me in the past 7 years – than I could have ever wished for! Thanks Barbara– I love you so much! Not only was she the person who gave me my start in real estate – but she became my mentor, then my friend and now I consider her family.

Then there is Sadie’s Nanny- Brittany. She isn’t technically a “mother” yet- but she is the “next best thing” to one for my daughter. All mom’s should have an “Assistant Mom” – and this girl should be heading up the class for sure! Thank you Brittany for sharing your love and time with our family and for taking such amazing care of my baby girl.

Hope everyone enjoys their kids and family this weekend- and ALL weekends! Happy Mother’s Day to all!

Attention INVESTORS! Below is a link for today’s active & available residential investment properties in the Killeen / Fort Hood area in Central Texas. We currently are assisting several investment buyers from in and out of state with purchases – but there are still plenty to go around!

Fort Hood Army Base keeps our rentals FULL and makes this area a great place to invest in real estate. Rents are great- and there is always an abundance of potential tenants. Texas Heritage Real Estate offers professional property management as well – check out our website to see how we market vacant properties. www.thprentals.com 

Take a look and let me know if you or a buyer you are working with would be interested in seeing more information about a property for sale! You can also reach Richard Raymond (Broker and Property Manager) with questions about management, possible rents, ROI and suggested properties at Richard@texas-heritage.com or Paula (me) at Paula@texas-heritage.com

Click this link to view properties for sale;

https://www.fhaarmls.org/fht/maildoc/sd_AAAa0043D20100507113152.html

Since the Nanny is off today- I decided not to book any appointments and just use this day to catch up on personal errands and straightening the house. I had no idea how overwhelming this was going to be! haha! I have the baby to tote around all day with me- and the thought of carry her in and out and in and out -grocery store, attorneys office, my office, just makes me tired already! I am preparing for a crawfish boil at my house on Saturday- I think we will have around 30 people here..should be fun but lots to do! I will be thankful when Monday rolls back around and I can get “back to work!”

Check out this great news for buyers who are interested in purchasing a foreclosed property! Closing cost allowance and appliance incentive being extended to June!

CLICK HERE!

In my market (Killeen / Fort Hood – Texas) open houses don’t work very well- but that doesn’t stop 100 Realtors a week from having them. Our open houses are generally for Realtors- around lunch time- and isn’t it weird that the same 8 people always show up?? LOL! I was at an open house last week for a friend (because she called and personally invited me) I felt so bad for her… she is a Coldwell Banker United agent- officing with a TON of other agents- and NOT ONE of them- including the manager bothered to show up! Her attendees were ME and one other agent from another brokerage. Shame on her office! I love you Kelly G. and I will always come to your open houses girl! (Especially if you keep serving that key lime pie!)

I know that sellers expect an open house- I KNOW I KNOW. This is the result of too much “real estate TV” – if you ask me. “Have an OPEN HOUSE and sell your house in 2 minutes!!!” Those shows have just made our jobs harder- but on a lighter note- they also have given us something to laugh at! (I know I do!)

Every once in a while- I like to do an open house and kill 2 birds with 1 stone. 1st Bird: Make the seller of a great house happy! 2nd Bird: Catch up with my Realtor friends over some wine and good munchies! SOMETIMES…there’s even a THIRD BIRD! 3rd Bird: We sell the house!

Monday we are hosting an open house “Happy Hour Style!” at one of our new construction homes by TBR Builders in Killeen Texas. TBR builds a great custom-style home with unique features that you likely won’t see elsewhere in our area. Lots of great stone work -inside and out, amazing kitchens, spa-like master bathrooms… everything it takes to build a great home that any Realtor would be proud to show off!!

If you can join us in person…please do at 4411 Canine in Killeen Texas (Onion Creek Estates) between 4PM & 6:30PM on Monday, May 3rd. If you can’t join us in person- just join us in spirit- check out the flyer below while sipping on a good glass of wine and a couple of pretzel sticks! (I will post a new flyer before Monday with updated pics now that the house is finished!!) https://www.fhaarmls.org/fht/maildoc/sd_AAAa005hB20100428103313.html

If you or someone you know are in need of real estate assistance in the Killeenm Harker Heights, Fort Hood, Copperas Cove, Nolanville, Central Texas areas… please call me at (254) 291-6826 or visit me on the web at www.PaulaSOLDit.com

I bet there is a common misconception among the general public about what “work” is for a Realtor. I would think that most people consider our “showing” appointments to be our “work.”  I WISH!  Showing homes is a nice break from the “real work” we do – which in my case is A LOT of prospecting, calling, follow-up, marketing, etc… all the things that bring in the clients- so we can enjoy those “breaks” and get out to show!

Today, I have no appointments, no showings, no meetings, no errands….so I can WORK! I have CMA’s to do, emails to answer, ads to proof, and blog entries! I wish I could say that its “all in a days work” – but I don’t have time every single day to do it. It would be nice- but I usually only get about 2 days a week to handle my “backroom” work. Thank goodness for my assistant April- who keeps my leads handled and keeps my Facebook and Twitter up to date! And just as much thanks to Julie my closing coorindator who handles my under-contract files from contract to closing. Without them…I could NOT do this job and offer the level of service that my clients need and deserve.

Have clients relocating to Killeen or Fort Hood Texas? Need top-notch real estate service that you and they can count on? Call me (254) 291-6826 or visit me online at www.PaulaSOLDit.com

Texas Heritage Real Estate and property management has an amazing staff! We celebrated our appreciation for Kristin, Patty & Julie today at Texas Land and Cattle in Killeen! Julie is our office manager and the glue that holds it all together- I don’t know what we would do without her dedication to helping build our company. Kristin and Patty are Richard’s (our Broker) RIGHT-HAND-WOMEN! They take care of keeping tenants and owners happy-and they are doing a fine job at it! Thanks to our staff for their ongoing commitment to our company- there is no way we could operate without them!

I’ve heard that insurance agent’s are always under-insured, mechanic’s have cars that always break down, the roofer’s roof leaks… and so on and so forth. In my case- this is somewhat true as a Realtor. My house is a perpetual project…I’m not sure it will ever be done.

My husband and I purchased a 3200 SF repo about 2 1/2 years go- it was in pretty bad shape. The previous owner (ironically he was a Realtor too) had purchased this home brand new from the builder- moved in and just abused it from the first day- to the last day. We did a month’s – and $25K worth of work just to move in- including a new kitchen- starting from stud walls, 3200 SF of flooring (wood, tile and carpet) about a MILLION SF or paint (or so it seemed), all new fixtures, trim, and the list goes on and on. Then we moved in…and its been an on going process since. Its a fabulous home and I can’t imagine ever leaving- but I am wondering if it will ever be finished!

My husband is quite the amazing handy man- but he owns and operates our property management business too- which is where his talent is mostly utilized. He works on our house when he has time- and energy and I am very grateful for his skills in this area. Its like I married a toolbox…that came with a man! LOL!!

I decided today to redecorate our guest room- so I am plugging along with my area of expertise too. I am hoping to the top of my hopes that THIS year (now) we will do our yard…I know our neighbors must think we are trailer trash that “moved on up” – but its not so. We just have been doing our work behind our front door- instead of out in the world where they can enjoy it. THIS YEAR- the yard!

Sometimes I tour homes that are immaculate and perfect and FINISHED – and I dream a little dream for myself.

So far my day is free… I have plans to hang around the house,  play with the baby, have breakfast with my family and ReeeeeLAX! This afternoon- hoping to make it to Round Rock to do some shopping for my home office at IKEA – I LOVE THAT PLACE!  However, I am semi-expecting a call from my Germany buyer from yesterday- he may need to meet again today- which means some of my Sunday plans will be rescheduled –  but that’s ok with me! I chose this job because of its flexibility- and that also means I TOO must be flexible. Hope everyone enjoys this beautiful day!

Anyone needing real estate assistance in the Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Hood area – please call me at (254) 291-6826 or visit me on the web at www.PaulaSOLDit.com