Shout Out #5 – Join the GCRTX Team!

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Golden Crescent Realty LLC is looking for motivated agents to join the team! We offer excellent customer service to our clients with quick responses, friendliness, and the willingness to provide support when they are in need. We use current technologies to make the buying and selling process run smoothly and stay in constant communication with each other and our clients. Call Rick or Sharon to learn more about joining Golden Crescent Realty. 361-433-0520

Golden Crescent Realty – New Listing

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New Listing: MLS# 215622 – 4 bedroom, 1 bath home with hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. The kitchen includes lots of cabinet and counter space. Microwave and refrigerator convey. Front entrance is wheelchair accessible. Indoor utility. All window coverings convey along with a china storage cabinet located in the dining area. Nice covered patio area in the back with garden shed and many trees. Great family home located close to schools and shopping. Please call Rick or Sharon to schedule a showing. 361-433-0520

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

Victoria ISD Attendance Zones

googlemaps “What school will my kids go to if we buy in a particular neighborhood?” Victoria ISD has a handy online attendance map to help you answer this question.

Go to the following link: Attendance Zones

  1. Click on the attendance zone map link: Elementary, Middle, or High School
  2. Click on Find Address found on the top-left
  3. A small window appears. Type in your street address. Ex: 123 Mission
  4. Click the Find Address button
  5. A small house icon will appear on the map by the address
  6. Zoom in if needed to see the boundaries for the attendance zone
  7. You can continue finding additional addresses or click the Clear All link

To verify the attendance zone it’s recommended that you call the Victoria ISD main office.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

In and Around Victoria #34 – Newcomers Social

pumpThe Victoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Newcomers Social on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. The event will be held at The PumpHouse Restaurant and Bar. Please join the chamber if you are new to Victoria and learn more about Victoria and enjoy some appetizers and a cash bar on the PumpHouse outside deck.

In and Around Victoria highlights places to go, things to see, and local area restaurants. The posts are in no particular order or ranking. Let us know if you have a local area attraction that you’d like to see highlighted in the blog. Post a comment or give us a call 361-433-0520.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

Shout Out #4 – Our free real estate app is ready!

GCRIconlgIf you have a smartphone you can download our free real estate app. The app will allow you to search for properties in the Victoria area including Cuero, Goliad, Port Lavaca, Inez, Edna, etc. The results from your search will show you current active properties. By using the app you can also contact us via phone or text. To get the free app for your smartphone: Text GCRTX to 87778.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

In and Around Victoria #32 – Victoria, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the state and its nickname “South Texas Crossroads” comes from its location almost equidistant from San Antonio, Houston and Austin. You’ll find over 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places with some homes dating to pre-Civil War era. Amenities include two hospitals, great public school system along with highly rated private schools. You’ll enjoy shopping, great restaurants, festivals, parks and cultural attractions. Victoria also offers higher education options with Victoria College, University of Houston-Victoria and Texas Vocational School. Business is booming in Victoria and the surrounding areas! Come visit and stay awhile.

In and Around Victoria highlights places to go, things to see, and local area restaurants. The posts are in no particular order or ranking. Let us know if you have a local area attraction that you’d like to see highlighted in the blog. Post a comment or give us a call 361-433-0520.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

Shout Out #3 – Toms Shoes

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I’m sending this Shout Out to Toms because of their One for One program and because their shoes are SO comfortable. I decided to try a pair a couple of months ago and I honestly thought my feet would hurt by the end of the day, but I was wrong! I can show houses all day long wearing my Toms and my feet don’t hurt at all. Now my biggest problem is what pair should I order (there are so many cute choices) and how many pairs should I really own?! All I can say is try a pair….I think you’ll like them!

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook

New Listing in Terravista – 4 bedroom, 2 bath

Watch the virtual tour for this property: 220 TerraVista Trail MLS #215164

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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath Steve Klein home in TerraVista. Kitchen has island, eating bar, stainless appliances, custom dark wood cabinets and granite with tile backsplash. The master bathroom offers a large garden tub and separate tiled shower, double vanity and spacious walk-in closet. The guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and the indoor utility room has plenty of storage. The home also has custom light fixtures, ceiling fans, ceramic tile floors, and it’s wired for security. The covered patio and large yard are perfect for your family BBQ’s.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

Accurate Property Search – GCRTx

GCRIcon50x50Do you get frustrated when looking for properties on-line and then find out the ones you really like are no longer available? Although, the internet is a great resource for finding houses sometimes the sites don’t post the most up-to-date status for properties. Try using our website to get accurate data on the status of each house you find. As soon as a realtor uploads a new listing or changes the status of an active property to optioned, under contract or sold, our website will provide the same search results when you are looking for a property. Go to Golden Crescent Realty at http://www.gcrtx.com/ and click on the Property Search button.

You can narrow your search by listing price, area, square footage, number of bedrooms and many more parameters. Enjoy your search.

activeThe capital A means this property is Active and available.

optionedThe capital P means this property is Optioned. The seller has accepted an offer.

under contractThe capital U means this property is Under Contract.

 

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!

Check Your Credit Report

report_checkGet a copy of your credit report. You can do this for free at Annual Credit Report.

Go over each item on your credit report to verify each debt is in your name. Sometimes debts are put onto reports that don’t belong to that person. When I ran my free credit report I found out I owned a home in Arizona! I’ve never been to Arizona. I was able to have it removed from my credit report but it took some effort. Several years later upon running my free credit report again, I found out I had purchased a pick-up truck! Getting that off my credit report involved a lot of work including filing a police report for fraudulent activity.

It is worth checking your credit report once a year to make sure everything on it is correct.

If you would like Rick and Sharon to meet with you to discuss buying or selling a home please call 361-433-0520. Or email rick@gcrtx.com or sharon@gcrtx.com. Ask about our Educator Incentive Program. Try our Property Search to find houses with up-to-date information. Like us on Facebook!