Laurie Jarrett's New Braunfels and San Marcos Real Estate Blog

Me: "Mr. Seller, I can sell your New Braunfels,TX home.  I will pour my money and time into marketing your house and you don't have to pay me until it closes. You've seen my marketing plan, are you happy with the services I provide?" (Insert seller response) Me: "That's great!  I'm so glad you'r...

A Good "Sign" for Quail Valley Neighborhood, New Braunfels, TX Real Estate! Just SOLD!  365 Starling Creek.  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-story home went under contract just 15 days after being listed and sold for above the asking price!  That's a good sign! If you are interested in finding out more...

My favorite part of the job is when my buyers' loan funds and I can give them the keys.  Today the title company called to say the loan had funded and I knew my clients couldn't wait another minute, so I told them to go get them! By the time I arrived an hour and a half later, they had the locks ...

As you're maintaining your yard after recent rains, remember the City of New Braunfels has services for collecting green waste. Here are a few simple rules: Use green waste paper bags.  No plastic bags. Small branches must be cut into four foot lengths and bundled with rope or twine Each bag and ...

This is great information about real estate investing in San Marcos, TX. I have many clients who purchase investment properties in San Marcos or even homes for their students. Thanks to E. Scott Ross at Keller Williams Southwest for providing this very informative post.Investment property in San ...

This is a new duplex listing at 817 Allen Street in San Marcos, Texas.  Located close to Texas State University, downtown San Marcos, Wonderworld Caverns and the San Marcos River, it is a great investment opportunity for someone looking for rental income or the owner-occupant wishing to offset h...

The 15th Annual Americana Music Jam will be held at Gruene Hall this Sunday, May 22, 2011.  Organized and hosted each year by KNBT 92.1 FM radio station, the jam is a popular event for the community.  Tickets can be purchased in person at Gruene Hall or online at www.GrueneHall.com.  Ticket price...

Selling real estate is SIMPLE, not easy.  Boy, I sure wish it was easy.  Easy money and an easy job is what everyone wants!  I think there is a common misconception that real estate agents only stick a sign in the yard, open a few doors, fill out some paperwork and get paid a really big salary. S...

Well, well, well, the skies decided to open up today all the way from the Valley up to Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos and surrounding areas and send some wet stuff down on us.  I believe the ancients called it "rain???!"  My Facebook feed is all a twitter today from my Texan frie...

3rd Annual Keller Williams Realty "RED Day" Set to Lend a Hand in New Braunfels, Texas Keller Williams Realty associates may be taking the day off on Thursday, May 12, 2011, but it will hardly be a day of rest. Associates with the Keller Williams Heritage office in New Braunfels have chosen to "...