I specialize in selling homes and land in Marshall, Hallsville and Longview and the surrounding areas. Please read along to find out what's exciting about this area and why I love it so much!
Why move to Marshall, Hallsville or Longview Texas? This lively East Texas area is conveniently located close to the intersection of Hwy 59 and Interstate 20. We are about 2.5 hours (150 miles) east of Dallas and about 40 minutes to one hour west of Shreveport. As a transplant to East Texas myself, I can tell you that I was drawn to this area because of nice and friendly people, good job availability and a strong sense of community. I hope that you will find East Texas to be that way too!
Search real estate and homes for sale in Marshall, Hallsville, Longview, Elysian Fields, Waskom, and Carthage or anywhere in Harrison County. Find extensive community/housing market information or contact me, your Harrison County Real Estate Agent for assistance and guidance. Feel free to come and browse this resource often as it is constantly being updated with the latest relevant information for you to make an informed decision.
Marshall Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas
Marshall real estate is part of a growing city with many burgeoning residential developments and new homes. Marshall housing option includes single family attached and detached homes, including custom homes, homes with spacious land, rental homes and much more that can meet any preference. Living in a city that is considered the economic and educational center of Harrison County and East Texas in general, buying a home in the City of Marshall puts you in a place where the most abundant access to business and employment can be found.
Home of 2 colleges, the East Texas Baptist College and Wiley College, this city is a city based on education and modernization, helping it earn several nicknames such as the "Athens of Texas", "Cultural Capital of Texas", and others. Explore real estate in this vibrant market today by searching Marshall Homes for sale to find the home that is perfect for you. Its easier than ever to find attractive homes at incredible prices thanks to properties ranging anywhere from as low as $10,000 to higher end luxury homes that are also affordably priced at $580,000 with the average sales price at about $122,628. To make a solid investment to avoid a risky decision, contact me today, your real estate agent based in Marshall.
Hallsville Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas
Hallsville is another city in Harrison County located about halfway between the two major cities of Marshall and Longview, Texas. This smaller city is attractively located in a scenic countryside setting where homes and neighborhoods are lined by trees and residents enjoy wide open spaces for refreshing living. Hallsville real estate is composed also of single family homes as well as custom homes, homes with pool, homes with multi acreage land, as well as homes in more private community settings.
It´s an overall family friendly place in a small area while still having direct access to the important cities of Marshall and Longview thanks to Hallsville´s location along Highway 80. Hallsville is conveniently located just 10 miles west of Marshall and 7 miles east of Longview. Based on local market data, Hallsville homes can be found anywhere from in the range of $62,000 to $670,000 where average sold prices have been $214,904 based on data from the local Board of Realtors. Search Hallsville homes for sale and find attractive real estate today.
Now for some facts about real estate sales...
Sales in Harrison & Gregg Counties from 1/1/09 to 1/1/10 (This info on site built houses is from the Longview Board of Realtors)
Marshall ISD - 162 Houses sold
Low Price - $10,000 High Price -$580,000 Avg sold price $122,628
Average days on market - 122
Elysian Fields ISD - 14 Houses sold
Low Price - $26,000 High Price - $345,000 Avg sold price - $176,958
Average days on market - 150
Hallsville ISD - 165 Houses sold
Low Price - $62,000 High Price - $670,000 Avg sold price - $214,904
Average days on market - 139
Harleton ISD - 7 Houses sold
Low Price - $13,000 High Price - $160,000 Avg sold price - $93,657
Average days on market - 255
Longview ISD - 386 Houses sold
Low Price - $9,900 High Price $897,000 Avg sold price - $150,621
Average days on market - 123
Waskom ISD - 18 Houses sold
Low Price - $53,000 High Price $209,000 Avg sold price - $105,915
Average days on market - 109
Sales for Harrison County from 4/30/08-4/30/09
Marshall ISD - 201 Houses sold
Low Price - $5,000 High Price - $1,100,000 Avg sold price - $135,842
Average days on market - 116
Elysian Fields ISD - 5 Houses sold
Low Price - $140,000 High Price - $325,000 Avg sold price - $239,600
Average days on market - 98
Hallsville ISD - 184 Houses sold
Low Price - $31,000 High Price - $740,000 Avg sold price - $211,955
Average days on market - 119
Harleton ISD - 9 Houses sold
Low Price - $75,000 High Price - $270,000 Avg sold price - 167,377
Average days on market - 133
Waskom ISD - 10 Houses sold
Low Price - $64,900 High Price - $180,000 Avg sold price - $122,130
Average days on market - 84
First Time Home Buyers
Did you know that there is an up to $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers!? If you stay in your home for at least 3 years this taxcredit does NOT need to be paid back! Act fast, the contract must be binding by April 30th, 2010 so contact me today at (903) 407-1316 for all the details and to get your real estate process started. Or e-mail me, Edith Certain at ecertain@aol.com.
Current Home Owners
There's a tax incentive for you too! This is an up to $6500 Tax Credit for you if you have lived in your home (the same home) for 5 consecutive years of the last 8 years. Your contract must be binding by April 30th, 2010. There are other details you should know about this offer so be sure and contact me for more information. My number is (903) 407-1316 or e-mail me Edith Certain, at ecertain@aol.com.
Search for Homes in Marshall, TX
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Selling your Harrison County Property
If you currently own a property in the Marshall area and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale, pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation. Contact Your Marshall Realtor Edith Certain to get a free comparative market analysis or get your real estate questions answered by a professional.
Proven Real Estate Experience
After 13 years in real estate, I have a proven track record which includes awards as top agent in my office, quality service awards, designations as Accredited Buyer Representative, Graduate of the Realtor Institute, and Certified Residential Specialist.
I really enjoy real estate with its challenges and rewards. What I enjoy most is not only having my satisfied clients return to me, but that they have the confidence to refer me to their family and friends.
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