The Re-Paving Process
Smith County has begun the repaving process in Country Place and there’s been some confusion about the steps involved. I spoke to Charles Kirby, the engineer in charge of the project, who explained that the preparation for repaving involves several steps: We will have some inconvenience for a while (it’s a long process), but the […]
New Pavement for Country Place Coming
Earlier this year, we showed a home for sale here in Country Place. The buyers liked the home, but they were turned off by the condition of the roads here. As realtors, Andrea and I are always sensitive to buyers’ negative impressions, so we are glad to report that the re-paving of Country Place county […]
Transformations
Over the years we’ve watched some amazing transformations of homes in Country Place. The Tates, the Flannigans, the McCords, the Shepards, and the Millers have made obvious updates to their exteriors (and often to interiors). Interior updates like kitchens and bathrooms aren’t visible from the street, but they certainly impact the value of our homes. […]
Protesting Your Property Taxes
Several of our neighbors have called recently, asking for data to help in protesting their new property tax valuations, some of which have been 10% higher than last year’s. That is an unusually large increase, and coming in a tumultuous year like this one, looks overly aggressive, at least in many cases. So, in order […]
Homes Still Selling in Country Place
Well neighbors, mask and gloves be-darned, Country Place continues to attract buyers even during the Covid-19 scare. Both 18650 Big Timber (the former Hildebrand/Alexander home) and 19043 Lakeshore Dr (the Magee’s) are under contract, going through the 10-day option period when inspections are being done. The only Country Place properties currently for sale on our […]
Country Place: 2019 Comparative Market Analysis
The 2019 statistics for sales in Country Place reveal a continuation of rising prices in our area largely due to increasing demand and rapid development in South Tyler and Flint. Additionally, construction costs have gone up dramatically in the past few years and that has impacted existing home sales. The highest price-per-square-foot paid yet ($159.66) […]
Lakeshore Repairs Coming Soon
For those of you who called yesterday and others who are curious, Petty Landscaping is working on the Idell’s drainage to repair the rock wall and re-channel the drainage swale along Lakeshore. Work should be completed today. In the next few weeks (depending on continued dry weather) L&L Asphalt should be able to complete the […]
Outdoor Escapes
In the past few years, I’ve watched as the Knotens, then the Roberts, have put in retaining walls and nice back patios or kitchens. With our large yards, we have big canvases to work with and many of our neighbors have added more living space to their homes by creating these outdoor escapes. I recently […]
Neighborhood Vitality
One of the clearest signs of a healthy neighborhood are updates and maintenance, so it’s good to see painters, chimney sweeps, yard crews, and masons working in Country Place. Today, for instance, Enviro-Care is working on a new retaining wall for Jim and Dolly Walker at 19551 Lakeshore. Across the street at Ron & Debbie […]
Realty News: Country Place, Oakbrook
Tyler real estate is very active right now; there are currently FIVE Country Place homes under contract, 19507 Copperoaks Dr, 19565 Meadowood Ln, 18826 Big Timber Rd, 19507 Copperoaks Dr, and 19710 Copperoaks Dr. There is also a home in Oakbrook under contract at 18751 Ridgeline. Curious about what your Country Place home is worth? Or […]