MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!

Texas Tech Students and Faculty! Lubbockites or Lubbock new comers! Tech Terrace homes are available and affordable right now. If you are in semester break and want to buy a home...or your parents want to buy a home for you rather than renting for the next few years, call me!

If you want a starter home, check out 3319 31st Street! It is priced at only $87,995.00 and has just over 1000 square feet. *

If you are anxious to be close to TTU or Covenant but really want a NEW HOME, look at 2610 23rd. This new home is priced at $214900.00 and has over 1800 sq. ft. *

If you have a larger family or want a substantial home, take a look at 2813 21st Street. Priced at $289,000.00 this three bedroom, three bath home has nearly 2800 square feet.*

*Not my listing, price subject to change.

I can show any home in Tech Terrace and love working with buyers. Get in touch with me if I can help you find a home anywhere in Lubbock.

READY TO SELL? If you are ready to sell, call and let me show you what I do to get homes sold. I will customize a plan based on your circumstances. And, for Tech Terrace owners, I appreciate and understand the appeal of older homes (unlike many Lubbock Realtors). Sellers who choose me to market their homes, know I am committed to getting them the best price in the least amount of time. And they know I will be honest in my assessments.

Now, I'm going shopping! Here is wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Super New Year!

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

Lubbock's Tech Terrace Neighborhood

Seasons Greetings all! Lubbock homes and particularly those in Tech Terrace are beginning to sparkle and shine with holiday decorations.

Today's listings in MLS in Tech Terrace show that there are 38 homes for sale now in the neighborhood. The least expensive home in the neighborhood is listed at $64,500.00. This home is just under 1000 sq ft and is located at 2812 30th Street. New carpeting and a $1000.00 updating allowance contribute to making this small home a great buy for someone.

At the other end of the spectrum is the historic home located at 3107 19th Street which is priced at a cool $700,000.00. I had the pleasure of showing this home and while it does still need some updating, it is spectacular. THis home is a 4/4.5/3 with close to 6000 square feet.

A brand new home in Tech Terrace offers the best of both worlds. Check it out at 2610 23rd, listing price $214,900.00, 1810 square feet.

If you would like to see any of these homes call me. I can show you any home listed in the MLS in Tech Terrace or anywhere in Lubbock.

And if you want to sell a home in Tech Terrace...call me. I have a true appreciation for Tech Terrace as a neighborhood having lived there for 5 years. And unlike many Lubbock Realtors who want your listing, I understand the appeal of older homes and can convey that to buyers.

Selling, buying, or thinking of investing in Lubbock real estate? Contact me at 790-1026 or marybenton@kw.com.

Have a great holiday season!

Mary Benton
Your Neighborhood Realtor

Historic Homes on 19th Street

I had such fun yesterday, showing two historic Tech Terrace homes to Kim and Kelly. I have wanted to preview these Lubbock Homes and just hadn't made time.

The first was the Underwood house, which has a historic designation, located at 3107 19th Street. (the last three photos)

The second home was the white pillared, red brick home located at 2703 19th. This home was built in 1938. (the first three photos)

These homes are priced at $700,000.00 and $625,000.00, respectively

Both of these grand homes are just across the street from Texas Tech University and are a perfect example of the opulence from mid-20th century and earlier. Pink marble fireplaces, highly ornamental crown molding, expansive bedrooms and dressing areas.

If you want to see the traditional interesting photos of these Tech Terrace homes, email, message or call me and I'll forward you the photos.

I took some 'different' photos capturing more artistic (?) views. Hope you enjoy them!

If you are interested in living in Tech Terrace or have a Tech Terrace home for sale, give me a call. I have an affection for older homes and neighborhoods and would like to visit with you.

Mary Benton, Realtor
790-1026

Tech Terrace Homes

Congratulations to this recipient of "Yard of the Month" in Tech Terrace. The curb appeal is 10+.

I love driving through the Tech Terrace neighborhood and seeing the great variety of homes with lots of character.

PRICE REDUCTIONS in Tech Terrace Homes. Since summer sales were somewhat slower (say that three times fast) there are several wonderful Tech Terrace homes that have recently had price adjustments. If you would like a list of homes that have had reductions, I can send those to you. Or if you'd like to see your favorite neighborhood cottage or bungalow that is for sale we can arrange a tour. Just reply to this blog if you want to look at some homes for sale in Tech Terrace. Or give me a call at (806) 790-1026.

Selling your Tech Terrace home now or soon? Call me! I love working with Tech Terrace buyers and seller and use the latest marketing techniques to get homes sold.

Tech Terrace Homes For Sale

As of this morning there are 52 Tech Terrace homes for sale in Lubbock's multiple listing service. These homes include a 2/1/1 home located at 2812 30th Street that is listed for $69,500.00. On the opposite end of the spectrum is 3107 19th Street. This expansive two story home was built in 1941. It features four bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a three car garage. Designated a Historic Home in 1981, with over 5900 square feet, this home is priced at $700,000.00. So that leaves the other 50 homes in Tech Terrace priced somewhere in between! If you love Tech Terrace and would like to view some of these homes, call me! If you are moving to Lubbock and don't know about Tech Terrace yet, please study up on the neighborhood and if it interests you I'd love to give you a tour of the neighborhood and help you find the right home.

I love helping buyers and sellers in Tech Terrace as this neighborhood is near and dear to my heart. Call or send me an email if I can ever help you.

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

Daily Toreador

I was quoted last week in the Texas Tech University newspaper regarding home sales to Texas Tech parents. In essence, the peak of sales for student housing that happens almost every summer did not happen this year. If you read the Avalanche Journal you will see that sales are down some from last year. Still, and at the risk of being a Pollyanna, Lubbock's housing market is strong and thriving. I know if you have a house for sale right now, you likely don't see that. We are in a buyer's market and homes are taking longer to sell and in some cases, seller's are making more concessions to get their homes sold. Still, it can be done. First, have a really fine Realtor on your side. (Give me a call!) Then be sure your home is in tip top condition.

One point I attempted to make in my interview with the writer for the Daily Toreador is that the slow sales of this summer were not limited to Tech Terrace. Initially, she was asking specifically about the Tech Terrace neighborhood, perhaps hoping for some bad news about the area. Despite a few bumps in the road, Tech Terrace is still a popular and wonderful place to live.

I'll end with wishes for a great year for our Texas Tech students and faculty who live here. Also, welcome back to school Roscoe Wilson and Hutch students, staff, and teachers! I hope everyone has a successful and happy school year.

Mary Benton - 790-1026

107 #A N Troy Ave

107 #A N Troy Ave

So, this great townhouse is not in Tech Terrace but this area in Whisperwood is great for TTU students. Many med school students have lived or presently live in the townhouses found here. This home has lovely paint colors, 2/2/2, 1400 sq ft, and with a very affordble HOA fee, you have access to the swimming pool and tennis courts. Let me know if you'd like to buy while the interest rates are so incredible!

August Promo - Free Starbucks!

If you are interested in getting a $15.00 Starbucks card in the mail, read on!

This blog is intended to show off the beautiful homes in Tech Terrace and provide frequent updates about great Tech Terrace homes for sale. I hope to get lots of Tech Terrace residents to become followers of the blog and hopefully to contribute. I'd love to know what you love about your home or about the neighborhood. And this blog will be a great link to send to people who are interested in buying a home in Tech Terrace.

Each month I hope to have a fun promotion or contest. For the month of August, I am giving away FIVE $15.00 Starbucks cards! Sign up to become a follower and then do any (or all) of the other options below:

Invite a friend - have them sign up as a follower too

Request a comparative market analysis for your home

Leave a comment about why you love living in Tech Terrace

Send me a favorite photo of your Tech Terrace home that I can post

To enter, sign up and become a follower and then email me your contact information and address for the gift card. The first five to participate will win! If you are not among the first five, become a follower anyway! There will be other promotions, contests, and gifts to come.

Have a great month of August and stay tuned for the latest Tech Terrace market update!

Mary Benton
Your Tech Terrace Realtor

Lubbock's Tech Terrace Neighborhood

Yesterday I got to visit with a homeowner and take a leisurely driving tour through Tech Terrace. Including some great Tech Terrace homes that are for sale by their owner's, there is now a near record number of homes available in this great neighborhood.

If you have time, drive through the neighborhood some morning. It is so quiet and lovely. People are out walking, jogging, taking their pups for an outing. The trees and many of the yards are worth some ooohing and aaahing.

Yesterday I saw a couple of great examples of mid-century modern architecture in Tech Terrace. I tend to photograph the bungalows and cottages that were likely built from 1925 through 1940. However, Tech Terrace homes are as diverse in style as the neighborhoods residents. I took some new pictures yesterday and will post them soon.

I plan to go see my 'good vibrations' home soon. (see previous post) If you want to go with me, please give me a shout and I'll plan around your schedule. If there are any other homes in Lubbock you want to see, give me a call.

Tech Terrace Homes, July 2010

Did you read the news in the Avalanche Journal today about Lubbock's housing market? If not, you might want to check it out. In a nutshell, June 2010 was a slow down month for local housing and we now have just over a 6 month inventory of homes for sale. When our supply of homes tops the 6 month mark it typically shifts some control to buyers. There is more supply than demand right now so sellers should be sure their home is priced to beat the competition (other homes for sale in your area) and is in tip top condition.

There are 58 Tech Terrace homes for sale today per the MLS. If you are an investor or are not opposed to some traffic noise, check out the homes for sale that are located on the corner of Indiana avenue. The home located at 3318 25th is one example. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and is priced at 130K which is only $42.79 per square foot...compared to the neighborhood average of $86.70 per square foot.

I plan to see this Tech Terrace home in person soon because just from reading about it and viewing the listing I get really good vibes. So I'm calling it my Good Vibrations Pick of the Week. Take a look at 3209 28th Street! This home is located on a great street in Tech Terrace, has 2180 square feet, and is priced at only $183,500.00. An easy walk or bike ride to Texas Tech University. Okay, to tell you the truth, they had me at "Santa Fe style". The photos live up to the verbage. Go to my website, www.lubbocktxrealtor.com and do a search for this cool home and if it gives you good vibrations too, call me. I will make an appointment. Don't wait...I don't think this home will last long!

I love working with buyers and sellers and know the Lubbock real estate market. And I especially love working with those buying and selling Tech Terrace real estate. If you have a favorite home in the area, a yard of the month that needs to be recognized, or want to go see some Tech Terrace homes, give me a call or send me a note!

790-1026
marybenton@kw.com

Beautiful Tech Terrace homes in Lubbock

I will be randomly posting photos of some of the beautiful homes in Tech Terrace. The trees and lawns are lovely and you won't find a single cookie cutter house in the area. Each is unique and has it's own appeal and/or potential. I imagine it is no easy task to choose which home gets the "Yard of the Month" designation because Tech Terrace is brimming with lovely homes and yards. It is no wonder that Tech Terrace real estate is in demand.

It just takes minutes to walk or bike to TTU from this neighborhood. And the new Lowe's in Tech Terrace is wonderful. Long gone are the dingy floors and tired fixtures. The new Lowe's is sparkling, appealing, and attracting many Tech Terrace and Lubbock shoppers. Across the street is J&B Coffee, and Rendr, a nice art supply shop and gallery, along with a number of other businesses.

Today there are 57 Tech Terrace homes listed for sale in the multiple listing service. Home prices range from $69,500 for a small home at 2812 30th Street to a home with over 7000 square feet, priced at $879,000.00.

If you'd like to view any Tech Terrace homes, I can send them to you via email. The next step would be a 15 minute buyer's consultation with yours truly. Then we could go see some homes. Let me know if I can help you! (806) 790-1026 Call or text!

One less - my cool listing on 27th street has new occupants who are leasing. Congratulations to them on finding a very awesome Tech Terrace home.

Tech Terrace Real Estate and Open Houses

Today in the Tech Terrace neighborhood there are 56 homes for sale listed in the Multiple Listing Service.

Tomorrow there will be some nice Tech Terrace Homes available to tour. From 2:00 - 4:00 there will be Open Houses at several great homes for sale by Keller Williams agents. ** starred listings below will be Open from 2:00 - 4:00. If you go to these homes and sign in you will have a chance at winning some money!

Please drive through the beautiful area and look at these Keller Williams Realty listings!

3205 31st, 4/2, 1379 sq ft, $129,500.

** 2508 27th, 2/1/carport, 1354 sq ft, $114,500.

2821 27th, 3/1/1, 1484 sq ft, $97,250.

** 2824 33rd, 2/2/1, 1857 sq ft, $120,000.

** 3306 31st, 3/1, 1156 sq ft, $92,500.

2603 29th, 2/1/1, 1260 sq ft, $89,000.

2813 32nd, 3/2, 1828 sq ft, $137,100.

Take a drive through the neighborhood and look at this nice variety of Tech Terrace homes for sale. Tech Terrace real estate is in demand and the summer is a great time to buy.

If you would like to see any of these nice homes for sale, please call me...email me...text me! I'd love to help you find the right Tech Terrace home or Lubbock home.

Find me on Facebook! Mary Benton, Realtor

Do you want to buy a Tech Terrace Home?

As of today there are 58 homes listed for sale in the multiple listing service in Lubbock. Add to that a number of homes that are for sale by owner. These homes in Tech Terrace range from 79,000 and up. Whether you are interested in a modest cottage or a Georgian style home with over 7100 square feet, there are homes here that will suit you. The Georgian style is located on 19th Street and priced at $879,000.00. The photo above shows the restful porch on the home at 2508 27th Street, listed at 114,900.00.

Tech Terrace is so convenient to Texas Tech University, Covenant, UMC, the medical school and more. If you are a Lubbockite and want to check out Tech Terrace, just do a drive through the neighborhood. You'll be intrigued by some homes and enchanted by others. If you are moving to Lubbock, returned to TTU next year and would like some photos and details about Tech Terrace homes, I can send the information to you via email.

Today as I was driving through the neighborhood, not only did the it look lovely, but there was also the sweet aroma of rain and roses.

I am easy to get hold of...call, text or email me. Or just comment to this blog post and I'll contact you.

Lovely Homes in Tech Terrace

My hope is to periodically change out the featured home. Many of the Lubbock homes that may be pictured are not for sale, but are just fine representatives of the many enchanting homes to be found Tech Terrace neighborhood. Tech Terrace has colonial revival, Tudor revival, a variety of bungalow styles, Pueblo revival, and of course a few ranch style homes.

If you would like your home to be featured on this website, please get in touch with me - leave a comment, send an email or call me! If you have a nice photo, attach it and send with an email. Or I'll come over and take a picture for you.

Have a fun summer weekend!

Tech Terrace Home - Seller says bring offers!

This precious Tech Terrace cottage at 2508 27th Street wants a new resident owner. The seller has done some great updates including kitchen counter, sink, tile in bathroom, and more. If you or someone you know would like to have a modest home near TTU, Covenant, Downtown and more...then check this out.

Two bedrooms, one bath, a single carport and charm, charm, charm as is so typical of Tech Terrace homes. Large windows in each room let in lots of light. The backyard is large and the wrap around porch with porch swing is...charming!

1354 square feet - $114,900.00 (seller says bring offers!)

Call for a tour or send me an email for more information.

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

Facebook! Mary Benton, Realtor

Tech Terrace Today!

Today there are 55 homes in the Multiple Listing Service for sale in Tech Terrace. So much selection and great variety of size, price, style AND the phenomenol interest rates make this a great time to shop for a home in Tech Terrace. You can easily walk or bike to school or work at Texas Tech University.

I have a cottage style home with an adorable wrap around porch/porch swing for sale now. Located at 2508 27th Street, this house has over 1350 square feet of living space, two bedrooms and one bath, and a really nice carport. The home has great curb appeal and a really big backyard with nice privacy fence.

If you know anyone who wants to buy or sell a Tech Terrace home, let me know today. Email me at marybenton@kw.com.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Mortgage Rates Might Not Be Low for Long

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Mortgage Rates Might Not Be Low for Long

If you want to take advantage of these rates, you need to find the home and get it under contract asap. Contace me if I can help you!

Call or text - 1 806 790-1026
email - marybenton@kw.com

Welcome to Tech Terrace Homes on Blogger

It is a beautiful day in Lubbock. I am so excited to be able to bring fresh news to you about the Tech Terrace neighborhood. I will be including information about Tech Terrace real estate, neighborhood activities, and photos of some of the lovely homes and gardens in Tech Terrace. Stay tuned for more information. And call me if you want to buy or sell a home in Tech Terrace in particular AND Lubbock in general. I'd love to be your real estate professional.

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

http://mbenton.yourkwagent.com

Tech Terrace Testimonials!

If you are a current or previous resident of the Tech Terrace neighborhood, this is your chance to brag on your neighborhood. I'll start!

I lived in Tech Terrace in a modest little bungalow on 22nd and Hartford from 2003 through 2008.

The things I loved about my house: all the windows, especially those looking out into the backyard with a great view of the greenhouse and fountain; the original wood floors and I even like a bit of creaking when I walked as it took me back to the home I grew up in; the glass door knobs - I was SO tempted to take them when we moved but they wouldn't have been the same in another house.

What I loved about the neighborhood: peaceful evening walks down tree-lined streets, past interesting houses; the park with a walking track just two blocks away; Roscoe Wilson elementary school where my grandkids were attending at the time - what a great school; wonderful neighbors who had similar intersts - like art and estate sales!

There is just something about Tech Terrace - and something about Tech Terrace homes.

Vintage Charm - 2508 27th Street

Cozy and vintage charm are great words for this bungalow for sale in Tech Terrace, located at 2508 27th Street. Wrap around porch with porch swing, original wood floors, high ceilings, vintage chandelier, glass door knobs, and much more.

Modest size, modest price, this cute 2/1 with carport has spacious bedrooms, 1354 square feet, a great backyard and is minutes from Texas Tech University.

With Tech students and folks relocating shopping now, this home won't be available long! Send me an email, text me, or call me for more information. Oh! And if you get it locked in this week you will save some significant cash due to the low interest rates. Don't wait.

Happy Home Shopping!

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