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!

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!

In and Around Victoria #27 – 2013 Home Product Show

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The 2013 Home Product Show is this next weekend March 23 and 24 at the Victoria Community Center. The show starts Saturday, March 23 and runs from 10 AM-5 Pm and again on Sunday from 12 PM-5 PM. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for students. Check out the list of vendors. You’ll find more information at the Builder Association of Victoria website.

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!

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!

Are you ready to buy a house?

GCRIcon50x50Besides talking with a lender to find out what you will qualify for in a home loan you will also want to look at your budget and figure out how much house you can afford. Fannie Mae recommends that buyers spend no more than 28% of their income on housing costs. You probably don’t want to go past 30% of your income or you risk becoming house poor.

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!

Price Your Home Correctly

label_sale_redYour home is worth what the market will pay. The most important factor in selling your home is pricing it right. Sometimes it’s not how much you think it’s worth but how much the market says it’s worth. Before we list your home we will do comparables of like properties that have sold in the area in the past 6 months. We will look at amenities, square footage, location, and the number of bedrooms and baths. We will adjust pricing for such things as lot size, upgrades, layout, and the current condition of your home. We share all the data with you so you can make an informed decision on the list price of your home.

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!

Buyer + REALTOR® = Home Sweet Home

Did you know, as a buyer, working with a REALTOR® doesn’t cost you anything? The seller pays the real estate commission fees when the property closes.

A REALTOR® can:

  • show you any property even if it’s another company’s listing
  • help you decide on what to offer for a property based on current data of ‘like’ properties sold
  • negotiate the contract for you and work to get you the best deal
  • help you with each step of the buying process

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.