I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  Today I am putting away decorations, getting my home back to 'normal', and planning my work week.   Semester break and leases up on 12/31 typically make this a busy week for those looking for a home in Lubbock.  I am available to help you find a home this week!  I can set up custom searches for Lubbock homes in our MLS system and email you the results.  Many Texas Tech students want a home in the Tech Terrace neighborhood.  While I love showing and selling homes in Tech Terrace, I will guide you to appropriate homes that fit your needs, not being limited to any one area of town. (TIP: If you want to buy a home now and aren't yet pre-qualified for a loan, get that process started now!  Call me for referrals to Lubbock area lenders.) Here are a f... 12/27/2010

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?  It isn't likely to happen in Lubbock, TX this year. Are you dreaming of home ownership in 2011?  Let me help you find the right home! Are you dreaming of owning a Lubbock home but can't qualify for a traditional loan?  Consider purchasing an OWNER FINANCED HOME IN LUBBOCK. Please look at my other blog posts on Owner Financed homes.  In a nutshell, there are challenges to purchasing an owner financed home.  Some of the challenges are: Price - These sellers are less likely to negotiate on their sales price. Limited Selection - Very few sellers are willing to owner finance - roughly 1% of homes for sale in Lubbock have Owner Financing as an option. Amount of money required for down payment - You must have significant amount of money saved for a down ... 12/22/2010

The super cute retro home at 5214 71st is UNDER CONTRACT in just 15 days on the market.  Kudos to the sellers for getting the house in great condition before listing and for doing all the right things.  They had new carpet and flooring installed - that and the fresh paint made this 70's home look so appealing to buyers.  They PRICED the home to SELL.  No matter what a Realtor does to market a home (open houses, free hams, dancing bears), if the home is over-priced it is not going to sell. Congrats to these seller's for getting the job done! If you want to get your LUBBOCK HOME SOLD FAST call me for tips and to get your home on the market.  Mary Benton Your Neighborhood Realtor 790-1026 (Follow me on Facebook at Mary Benton, Realtor) 12/14/2010

 Tis only 13 days till Christmas!  What better time to beat the rush of LUBBOCK HOME SELLERS?  See my TOP FIVE REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS! 1. Your home will show beautifully when decorated for the Holidays! 2. Some buyers must buy before year end for tax reasons! 3. This is a semester break when students and faculty are likely to be shopping for a home! 4. Yours will be among fewer homes available now - the competition will heat up in January! 5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays - so you are likely to get a better price for your home! I have worked for many Lubbock area sellers and will be glad to provide references.  I will customize a plan to SELL YOUR LUBBOCK HOME quickly and for the best possible price.  Homes I sell do on average sell faster than mo... 12/12/2010

It is about time for a Tech Terrace update!  The end of the Fall semester at Texas Tech is approaching fast and with that there will be some turnover in the Tech Terrace neighborhood. Today there are 42 homes listed for sale in the Tech Terrace area.  Home prices for Tech Terrace homes for sale today range from $55,000.00 to $700,000.00.  There are homes here that include rental units and even a few newer construction homes in the midst of the wonderful 20th century bungalows and cottages.  A lovely home built in 2009 is located at 2610 23rd Street.  This home is ready for its first owner!  It has 1810 square feet,  There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a nice oversized 2 car garage.  The price of this home has been reduced and it is now available for $214,900.00.  This home represents th... 11/09/2010

Buyers - Do you have a credit score that falls somewhere below the 620 - 640 range, yet have good stable employment?  Do you have minimal to modest amount of debt?  Do you have money saved for a good down payment?  If you answered yes to these and want to own a home, you might check into owner financed homes in Lubbock.  The FIRST CHALLENGE to buyers wanting Owner Financing, is the down payment.  Traditional lenders might require only 3.5 - 5% down payment.  Most sellers who will owner finance will require 10 - 15% down.  You might look at your situation and see if the time it would require you to save enough money, might also give you enough time to bring up your credit score. The SECOND CHALLENGE to those who want to buy with Owner Financing, is the selection of homes.  Today the Mult... 11/09/2010

We started an independent Real Estate Office because we wanted to be able to offer the best customer service that we possibly could.  We have always done our best to offer superb customer service.  Being an independent office in Lubbock Tx we are able to better personalize the services that we offer.  It is amazing to me how the little things can make such a difference in conducting business transactions.  I was thinking about this as I made my plan of action for today.  The Sellers Realty is able to focus on an individual marketing plan for each property we have listed.  We meet regularly with other offices in an effort to market our listings and to share vital information.  We preview other listings so that we are aware of what is on the market in areas the we have listings and to be ... 11/09/2010

I just took a look at Lubbock's multiple listing service.  There are 21 homes listed now that indicate the owner will finance.  If you have a good job, steady income, modest amount of debt but your credit score is a little low, you might consider looking at these homes. The prices of these homes range from 37,000.00 to 489,000.00.  Some are rural properties in Lubbock county but most are located in Lubbock. For those who are wanting a large and newer home, drive by 9208 Genoa.  This beautiful home was built this year and has 5 bedrooms.  The list price is 340,000.00.   Remarks indicate the owner would finance for a few years.Next put 11007 Akron into your GPS.  This home has 4 bedrooms and is listed for sale at $164,999.00.  Owner will finance this house which was built in 2006.  (Coope... 10/08/2010

I got to tour two homes on 19th Street, in the Tech Terrace neighborhood this weekend.  I have clients who are looking at Lubbock Luresidential and commercial properties who asked to see them.  I can't tell you how excited I was when I got the call.   I will post more photos soon, but if you'd like to take a quick look at my blog you can get more information about these grand homes that were built in the '30's and '40's and see a few photos. www.techterracehomes.blogspot.com   10/03/2010

The Diamond Group was established in 2001 after joining Keller Williams Realty.  I was intrigued by the way teams operated and decided to begin working as a team instead of a single agent.  There have been many ups and downs, learning, growing and changing but I wouldn't work as a single agent again.  What I like most about working as a team is that there is always someone available to take care of our client and I am leveraged.  I may be the strongest negotiater on the team, but I am not very good at paperwork or taking pictures..in fact not allowed to take pictures by request of my staff and some clients too, I think. The Diamond Group name comes from an old nickname given to me in Junior High. It started as Lilly and then turned to Diamond Lil, so it was only logical to use this shin... 09/28/2010

If you or anyone you know is moving to Lubbock, I can help with the home search.  I'd love to send you information on Lubbock homes for sale, Lubbock neighborhoods, photos of homes in Lubbok and more.  If you are coming to Texas Tech University or would just like to live near Texas Tech or the hospital district you should consider the Tech Terrace neighborhood.  For more information about Tech Terrace, please check out my blog, techterracehomes.blogspot.com.  I grew up in West Texas and love my career as a Realtor and am also proud to be an ambassador (ambassadoress?) of Lubbock.  I arrange tours of Lubbock for people who are planning to move to Lubbock.  If the timing is right I'll even buy your lunch!  Then we can get down to specifics of what you want in a home. I do a custom home se... 09/28/2010

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Be sure and view The Diamond Group new and updated web-site for our your local real estate information. Also be sure and check back with us this month for all our new listings coming really soon. You won't wanna miss these spectacular Diamond Group Gems!!!! Click here to be taken directly to our site!!! 09/07/2010

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OF 2512 LOYOLA AVE Wonderful 3/2/2 in Hillcrest South! Huge 24 Foot covered patio. Extra Large master bath and bedroom. All walk-in closets. 3 Raised ceilings. 12 Foot Utility Room. Lots of ceramic tile and crown molding. Designer porch and walkway. A Must See!! Call Elizabeth today!!! 806-535-3377 09/02/2010

This month we have a wonderful inventory of homes in all price ranges.  If you are looking for a modest sized home at around 75,000.00 or ready to move up to an expansive ranch style home, give me a call today.  No matter what price range you are looking in, I will save you so much time.  I will get my information directly from the multiple listing service, so my information is current.  I will be able to find specific features that you want so that there is no need to look at 15 homes to find the right home! Here are some statistics about what is available in Lubbock today.  302 - The number of homes for sale in Lubbock between $50,000.00 and $100,000.00. 372 - The number of homes for sale in Lubbock between $100,000 and $150,000.00.  This is the most popular price range at this time a... 05/24/2010

We had a great month of April both in terms of nice amounts of rainfall and real estate transactions.  SOLD - the great home I had listed at 2504 108th Drive.  Congratulations to the Nevans and to the buyer! Homes for sale in Lubbock - 1213 This figure is what is available in the Multiple Listing Service and includes garden homes, condos, single family homes, etc.  This is a great inventory.  Call me if you'd like to begin looking for a new casa.  (today is Cinco de Mayo!) Tech Terrace homes for sale - 51 Checking the multiple listing service for homes available in Tech Terrace revealed 51 homes for sale.  There is new construction available now in Tech Terrace along with all the wonderful vintage, classic, and lovingly maintained mid-century (20th!) homes.  I love selling Tech Terrace ... 05/05/2010

April Showers bring May Flowers!  So we will have gardens galore in our Lubbock neighborhoods with all this rain.  Many nice homes in Lubbock, Ransom Canyon, and surrounding areas are on the market now.  As of today, there are just over 1300 homes, townhouses, garden homes, and condos for sale in Lubbock.  There are homes in all neighborhoods and all price ranges.  If you want new, move-in ready or a bargain priced fixer upper there is one just right for you in Lubbock now. Have you heard about the upcoming Tech Terrace homes tour?  This neighborhood is among my favorites in Lubbock.  The homes for sale in Tech Terrace are all unique.  This is not a cookie cutter home neighborhood!  When I checked the multiple listing service a bit ago, there were 49 homes for sale in Tech Terrace!  I k... 04/17/2010