Friday, April 12, 2013

Tech Terrace Inventory Shrinking!

There are only 21 Tech Terrace area homes listed for sale in our MLS today.  The Avalanche Journal and other media sources have reported that Lubbock's housing market is becoming more active and that a shift has taken place from a buyer's to a seller's market.  This trend is reflected in housing in Tech Terrace. 

In recent years it has been rare to have fewer than 28 homes on the market in this wonderful neighborhood near TTU.  Rumor has it that several homes that have gone under contract in recent weeks have had multiple offer.  This trend is great for sellers and not such great news for you if you want to buy a home in Tech Terrace.  HOWEVER, don't dismay there are still good options and most sellers are still willing to be flexible - just not as much in the past.  With more buyers than homes, sellers don't have to make as many concessions as they have in recent years.

Tech Terrace Homes For Sale Overview (as of April 12, 2013). 

Homes listed for sale - 21
Price Range - 92,000.00 through 549,000.00
Average Days on Market - 88
Average Price Per Sq Ft - 90.19

The home that I have listed for sale is located at 3301 21st Street is bargain priced at only 66.87 per square foot.  The lowest price per square foot home in Tech Terrace!  Call me for more info on this one.

If you want to buy in Tech Terrace - call me.  I believe I know the area better than any other Lubbock Realtor.  If you want to sell a Tech Terrace home - absolutely call me.  I appreciate the appeal and value of the older homes in this area while many of my colleagues will say they don't understand why a buyer would pay so much for an 'old' house. 

Serving all of Lubbock, surrounding communities, and especially Tech Terrace - I look forward to helping you with all your real estate needs.

Mary Benton, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
806 790 1026
marybenton@kw.com




Mary Benton, Tech Terrace Realtor

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Tech Terrace Homes Fall 2011

I just checked and found 29 homes currently for sale in Tech Terrace that are listed in Lubbock's MLS. If this is a neighborhood you want to live in I can help you find the right home.

Prices of these Tech Terrace homes now range from $75,000.00 for a bungalow on 33rd, (which is actually south of Tech Terrace proper) to $600,000.00 for the marvelous historic Underwood House on 19th Street.

I also did a bit of research to see what has sold recently in the Tech Terrace neighborhood. Tech Terrace homes are selling! Looking from May 1st through today, 53 Tech Terrace homes have either sold or are now under contract. This popular neighborhood astounds some but those who know and love Tech Terrace are never surprised that homes here are in demand!

I love working with folks buying and selling homes in Tech Terrace. Do you want to buy a home in this area? Call, text or email me! If you have a home to sell here, don't choose a REALTOR who doesn't love the Tech Terrace neighborhood. They will not be the best person to represent you and your home! If you have a Tech Terrace home you have considered selling, let me start work for you today.

Have a great Fall all!

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

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Lubbock TX REALTOR serving Tech Terrace

Hey, if you like Tech Terrace, live in Tech Terrace, or would just like to stay in tune with Lubbock neighborhoods, check back often. I would like to invite you to also follow me on Twitter. My Twitter ID is Merritx.


If you have a Tech Terrace or Lubbock home to sell, contact me. Let's get it SOLD!

Mary Benton, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 790-1026

www.searchlubbockhomes.com

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Lubbock Tx Realtor gives Tech Terrace update



There are twenty eight Tech Terrace homes available now. What a great place to buy a home! If you haven't been to Tech Terrace lately, this is a lovely time of year to take a leisurely walk or drive through the neighborhood. Be sure to shop for some fresh fruit or a nice bottle of wine at the newly reopened (well, a year or so ago) Lowes at 26th and Boston.

If you are interested in buying a Lubbock Tx Home, in particular a Tech Terrace home, give me a call. I enjoy showing homes in this area adjacent to Texas Tech University. Great place for Texas Tech faculty, staff, and students to live - easy commute to campus.

If you have a home in Tech Terrace and would like to sell your home, I can help you. Please be sure you choose a REALTOR like me who appreciates the charm and value of great Lubbock homes in older neighborhoods like Tech Terrace. As a former Tech Terrace resident, I'll proudly market your home. And as a Texas Tech grad and former TTU employee, I still have strong ties to the University and enjoy working with Texas Tech faculty, students and their parents, staff. Call, text or email me if you need a Lubbock TX Realtor.

Have a great week!

Mary Benton, Lubbock TX REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
(806) 790-1026

marybenton@kw.com

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Tech Terrace Homes - the Underwood House!

I had the pleasure of walking through the Tech Terrace neighborhood and meeting some nice folks, last week - in the morning of course before it got so hot. Walking any area in Lubbock, even one as lovely as Tech Terrace, isn't much fun when the temperature is in triple digits! If you see me roaming the neighborhood, I'm not trying to sell you anything, so please hold back the hounds and come say hello. I love working in Tech Terrace and I'm an advocate for your homes and your neighborhood.



Two weeks ago I got to show the fabulous Underwood Home again! This Historic home is located at 3107 19th Street and is listed at $600,000.00. What does 600,000.00 buy you in Lubbock's Tech Terrace neighborhood? A grand 4/4.5/3 home built in the early 1940's with nearly 6000 square feet of living space. Some areas have been updated and painted recently and some need some work. For instance there is an original St. Charles kitchen that could be amazing with a new paint job. It almost goes without saying that there is abundant storage. There are too many special feature to name them all but here are a few - crystal chandelier, marble fireplace, spiral staircase, fine architectural feature on homes interior and exterior, built in bookcases, etc. This is not my listing, the price and availability is subject to change...I'd love to show it to you!

I brake for Tech Terrace! If you do also and would love to buy a home in this awesome neighborhood near TTU, call or text me! (806) 790-1026.


Mary Benton, Lubbock Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

marybenton@kw.com

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Tech Terrace Homes For Sale - Lubbock Homes

Of all central Lubbock neighborhoods, Tech Terrace is by far the most popular with homes here in great demand. Earlier this week I took some time to drive through the neighborhood. The tree-lined streets are quiet and I never tire of looking at the great variety of homes. If you are new to Lubbock and have not yet been to the Tech Terrace neighborhood, it is the area located between University and Indiana, and 19th Street and 34th Street.

I just took a look at Lubbock's multiple listing service and found that there are currently 26 homes for sale in Tech Terrace. Last year at this time we likely had twice this number of homes for sale in Tech Terrace. This means that individuals and families hoping to buy a home in Tech Terrace have fewer choices this year. The good news for sellers in Tech Terrace is that there is less competition for buyers.

Homes for sale now are priced from $86950.00 through $650,000.00. Homes in Tech Terrace were built as early as 1929 and you will also find some newer construction here. One home that was built in 2007 is located at 3219 22nd Street. This wonderful home is listed for sale at $309,950.00 and has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and a single car garage. (see image - call me for more photos!) Most of the older homes in Tech Terrace have at least some original wood floors and many homes have updated kitchens.

Some things I loved about our Tech Terrace home were the window awnings, wood floors, built in bookcases, step-down sunroom, the old O'Keefe and Merritt stove, and the contemporary pendant lights we installed in the kitchen. Like much of Tech Terrace our home's style was eclectic.

If you want to tour any home for sale or if you have thought about selling your Tech Terrace home give me a call or send me a note right away. This is a GREAT time to sell.

Also if you are going to Lubbock's Parade of Homes, look me up next week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00. I will be holding the Parade Home at 5201 Lehigh in North Pointe open those evenings.

Mary Benton, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Your Neighborhood Realtor
(806) 790-1026

Friday, June 10, 2011

Yes. There are many great tech terrace homes for sale near Texas Tech. Call me at (806) 790-1026 for details!