Lubbock's Haboob!

Being a native to West Texas I was surprised to learn there was a term for 'enormous sand storm' that I didn't know. Two days ago a wall of dust, the leading edge of a cold front, erupted into the city. The news folks were glibly using the term "haboob". I googled the term and found it is an arabic word that means enormous sand storm...or something like that.

I was at my new Lubbock home in North Lubbock when the wind and sand hit. One silver lining - In the after math of the haboob I was able to discover which seals of windows were working and which were not so I can send a message to the builder!

It was truly the worst I have ever seen but not the only one. In May 1970, the same month as the Lubbock tornado, a haboob (see how casually I can use that word) blew into Abernathy. Looking out west of town we could see the wall of sand and dust rolling across the cotton fields toward town.

Hopefully that will be our only haboob for the Fall! With our recent drought and fairly typical high winds, this could be just the beginning. People are referring back to the dust bowl days. I just hope that our farmers and land owners have come up with some plan for planting something to keep the dirt where it belongs. On the ground.

Remember if you are looking to buy or sell a Lubbock Home, give me a call. I'd love to be your Lubbock TX Realtor!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

Mary Benton REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 790-1026

Lubbock TX Realtor provides FREE AND FAST home details!

Hey, if you are in the market for a Lubbock home, or a home in the area, get in touch with me right away. Call...text...email! I love working with buyers and sellers and would like to be your Lubbock TX Realtor. Have you seen a home for sale that you are curious about? With my access to Lubbock's multiple listing service I can send you information right away. If you send me a list of the criteria you have in mind for a Lubbock home, I can do a custom search of Lubbock's MLS and and have the results emailed to you.

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Mary Benton, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
806 790 1026

Lubbock Home Tour Tomorrow!

(kitchen in the home on 17th that we will see!)

Meet me tomorrow and tour four great homes for sale in the Rush area in Lubbock. I will be at 4508 17th Street at Noon tomorrow. From there we will go see three other lovely homes. See my earlier post for the addresses.

You do NOT have to be an active home buyer to get to look at homes. Before I was a REALTOR I loved looking at homes. I know there are others of you out there just like me! So when I became a REALTOR I wanted to keep it fun and invite friends, previous clients, and someday home buyers/sellers to view homes with me. So each month in 2011, I am showing a few homes in a different subdivision. Invite a friend and come join me tomorrow.

If you don't have a Lubbock Realtor and you are interesting in buying, selling, or investing in Real Estate in Lubbock, please get in touch with me. You can contact me by phone, text, or email.

Mary Benton, Realtor
(806) 790-1026
marybenton@kw.com

Keller Williams Realty

Lubbock Homes Financed by Seller are Available Now!

If you want to buy a Lubbock home but find yourself unable to qualify in today's real estate market, please send me an email at marybenton@kw.com. There are some homes available today that indicate owner finance is a possibility. If your credit score is not at the 640 that most lenders require, this might work for you.

Please Google my name and Owner Financed Homes and find other articles I have written about seller financing. (or follow this link)

It is important to educate yourself because there are pros and cons to buying an owner financed home. There are only around 20 owner financed homes for sale in Lubbock listed on the multiple listing service. But it is worth looking.

I was thrilled to help one couple buy an owner financed home in January and have another contract pending now. If you have questions or if I can help you, please contact me by email and tell me some about your situation including approximate credit score, employment and tell me what you would like in a home including price range and location. (there are also seller financed homes in Slaton, Shallowater, Ransom Canyon!) THe home pictured above may be available for owner finance and is located in the popular Tech Terrace area!

Have a great week and if I can help you with anything LUBBOCK REAL ESTATE, contact me right away!

Mary Benton, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
marybenton@kw.com

(806) 790-1026

Lubbock Homes for Sale - Preview Tour This Friday!

Part of my job as a Lubbock REALTOR is knowing what is on the market so I frequently preview homes for sale. In 2011 I am inviting friends, clients, TTU pals and more join me in a different subdivision each month for a home tour! We will see four great homes in the Rush area this Friday, March 18th, starting at noon! Prices range from $148,000.00 to $495,000.00.

These homes are listed by various Lubbock Realtors and prices and availability for our tour are subject to change. But if things go as I am planning, we will see the following homes: 4508 17th priced at 275K. 4405 14th priced at 250K. 4802 10th St priced at 148K. Last but certainly not least is 4618 9th Street priced at 495K. See the gorgeous pool pictured here...that is at 4618 9th!

If you have any questions or have another home for sale in Lubbock you'd like to see, just text, email, or call me. Please post comments here if you like or have ideas for other subdivisions you'd like to tour in April and May! Invite a friend and join me on Friday!

Mary Benton, Realtor, GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 790-1026
marybenton@kw.com

Hope you can join us. Call me if you have any questions. Mary Benton, Realtor 790-1026

New Construction in Tech Terrace?

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. If you love the Tech Terrace neighborhood but prefer a newer home, take a look at this wonderful home at 3217 22nd Street.

These photos show the homes exterior, the kitchen and the laundry room. Priced to sell at $349,000.00, this home is an incredible 5/3.5/1 with over 3500 square feet. Built in 2007, located on a beautiful street in Tech Terrace, this home provides the best of both worlds!

If you want to live in Tech Terrace, call me! If you are getting ready to sell your house in Tech Terrace, let me help!

Mary Benton, Realtor
(806) 790-1026
marybenton@kw.com
Keller Williams Realty

Lubbock Home Sales - Statistics

Lubbock is a great place to live and now is a great time to buy a Lubbock home.

Here are some recent statistics about homes for sale in Lubbock!

The home price category that shows homes selling for the highest list to sales price ratio is the $100,000 - $149,000 range. In that price range there are 415 homes on the market - great selection! So far in 2011, 115 homes have sold in this price range.

Below is a very cute newer home in South Lubbock that is available now, priced at $116,900.00. The home has 1420 square feet and is a 3/2/2!

Lubbock's market in most price ranges appears to be a buyer's market. This means that seller's may need to lower their prices or make some concessions. Buyers may be in the drivers seat for now but many home owners will decide to just keep their home rather than sell at a ridiculous price. So buyers need to have a Realtor who can guide them when it comes to offers and negotiations. I can help you with that.

Sellers whose homes are in the $300,000 - $399,999 price range may be making some serious concessions. Statistics indicate there are 69 homes for sale in this price range and that at the current rate, it would take 22 months to sell them all - we call that a 22 month inventory. If you are shopping in this price range you and your Realtor may be able to get you a wonderful home at a super price.

This gorgeous new townhouse is located in Central Lubbock and priced at $319,000.00. The home has 2351 sq ft and is a 3/2.5/2. Very convenient to TTU, TTUHSC, and Lubbock's Covenant hospitals!

If you are thinking of buying a home in Lubbock, don't wait. Call me today and I can set you up to receive listings that match your needs and wants through your email. marybenton@kw.com. (806) 790-1026

Tours of Lubbock Homes for Sale

We had a great time last Friday, touring two luxury townhouses located in the Castellina development at 4501 19th Street. These homes are new, gorgeous, vacant and just ready for home owners to move in.

These townhomes are in a cozy beautifully landscaped area featuring Italian gardens. Unit #11 is a 3/2.5/2 home with 2314 square feet of living space. Built in 2008, this home is priced at $329,000.00. Unit #7 also is a 3/2.5/2 but is slightly larger at 2351 square feet. The price on this townhouse is $319,000.00. One of our favorite features in Unit #11 was the upstairs sitting area that overlooks the back patio and living room. Neutral colors, crown moldings, granite countertops, and hardwood flooring are just a few of the selling features of these great homes.

If you are in the market for a home in Lubbock, give me a call at (806) 790-1026. I love working with buyers and can show you any Lubbock home listed for sale.

If you aren't in the market now but enjoy looking at homes, stay tuned. I will be hosting a Preview Tour of Lubbock homes each month in 2011. Details on our March Tour are coming soon!

Preview Lubbock Homes!

This Friday I will preview townhomes in the Castellina development. These homes are new and priced at $319,000 - $329,000, each having 3 bedrooms and over 2300 square feet of living space. I hope you can come join me! Meet me at 4501 19th Street at around noon on Friday.

If you love looking at homes, if you are a potential buyer, or a soon to be seller you are welcome to tour these homes with me. I have enjoyed showing Lubbock homes to clients, friends, and colleagues in recent years. I am scheduling a Homes Preview Tour in a different subdivision each month in 2011! Keep watching...more details to follow!

Anyone is welcome to preview these homes with me - if you would like to bring a friend that is great. Please RSVP via this event if you get a chance!

Mary Benton, Realtor
790-1026

Real Estate in Lubbock

Welcome to my Lubbock Homes blog. This will be a go to blog for information about the overall Lubbock real estate market. There will also be home tour events, information on foreclosures, bank-owned homes, owner-financed homes for sale, photos of fantastic homes currently for sale and much more.

I want to give Lubbockites and folks moving to our area the latest and most interesting information on homes for sale in Lubbock.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, I would love to work with you. I find many buyers through my blogs, my Keller Williams website, facebook and a multitude of other sites that feature my listings.

Call me and let's visit before you list your home for sale and before you jump into looking at homes.

I save my buyer clients TIME AND MONEY! I love to arrange and take buyers on home tours. Contact me and I'll share what I do for you.

My seller clients receive the latest in internet marketing of their homes PLUS! I have a basic marketing system for selling Lubbock homes and I customize a specific plan to meet each clients needs.

Here is my contact information. I hope to hear from you and hope you will follow my blog!

Mary Benton, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
(806)790-1026
marybenton@kw.com

Also check out my Tech Terrace blog! http://techterracehomes.blogspot.com