Kristi Redwine Realtor -Elevate Real Estate

06/17/2026

🌊 What if your backyard was the Frio River? 🌊

Not just any stretch of the Frio—but **109 feet of deep, crystal-clear river frontage** along one of the most desirable sections of the Frio's headwaters.

This is the kind of property families hold onto for generations.

Imagine spending your days:
☀️ Swimming in cool, clear water
🛶 Kayaking and floating the river
🎣 Fishing from your private dock
🔥 Gathering around the fire pit overlooking the water
🌅 Watching sunsets through towering cypress trees from the expansive screened porch

Situated on approximately 1.1 acres just outside Leakey, this beautifully maintained property offers:

🏡 3,120 Sq Ft
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
🔥 2 Fireplaces
🍽️ Spacious open-concept living and dining areas
🚐 RV Port
🔨 Workshop & Barn
🚗 2-Car Carport
🌳 Mature Oak Trees
🚫 No HOA
💰 Short-Term Rentals Allowed
🌳 Fully enclosed patio overlooking the river below

Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a family river retreat, or an income-producing investment property, opportunities like this are becoming harder and harder to find.

✨ Recently appraised and priced approximately **$95,000 below appraisal value.**

The Frio River isn't just a destination—it's a lifestyle.

📍 Leakey, Texas

👇 If you could wake up to Frio River views every day, what would be the first thing you'd do—fish, float, kayak, or just sit on the porch with a cup of coffee?

📩 Comment "FRIO" below or send me a message for pricing, and a private tour.
817-312-2718

06/15/2026

📊 MARKET MONDAY | REAL COUNTY, TEXAS

From Frio River retreats to Hill Country ranches, Real County continues to offer some of the most unique real estate opportunities in Texas.

🏡 Leakey | Median Listing Price: $420K+
🏡 Concan | Median Listing Price: $649K+
🏡 Camp Wood | Median Listing Price: $300K+

🌄 Land remains in high demand with recreational ranches, hunting properties, and riverfront acreage attracting buyers from across Texas.

Whether you’re looking for a vacation home, investment property, retirement retreat, or your own piece of the Texas Hill Country, Real County continues to offer incredible opportunities.

Thinking about buying or selling in Leakey, Camp Wood, Concan, or Rio Frio? Let’s talk about what these numbers mean for your property.

📱 Kristi Redwine
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.
Serving DFW & Texas Hill Country

06/15/2026

📊 MARKET MONDAY | Grapevine • Colleyville • Bedford

The market is shifting—but opportunities are everywhere.

🏡 Grapevine continues to see strong demand with median home prices around $625K.

🏡 Colleyville’s luxury market remains steady with homes averaging over $1M.

🏡 Bedford continues to offer excellent value with median home prices around $386K.

Buyers are seeing more inventory, more negotiating power, and more opportunities for seller concessions than we’ve seen in years.

Sellers, pricing and presentation matter more than ever. The homes that are properly prepared and strategically priced are still moving.

Thinking about buying or selling in DFW? Let’s talk about what these numbers mean for YOUR home.

📱 Kristi Redwine
Texas Realtor®

06/11/2026

I absolutely love this house and the neighborhood! Call me for an exclusive Showing

06/08/2026

Need a break from the Big City? Click the link to see this beautiful hill country home in the heart of this Frio River community.

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06/05/2026

Your Turn Key Texas Hill Country Home is Right Here!

06/04/2026

Most buyers hear “You got $10,000 in seller concessions!” and immediately think, “Great, I’ll use it for closing costs.”

But is that really the smartest move?

The answer depends on your goals.

Here are a few ways buyers can strategically use seller concessions:

• Cover closing costs and keep more cash in your savings account.
• Buy down your interest rate to potentially save hundreds per month on your mortgage payment.
• Use a temporary rate buydown (such as a 2-1 buydown) to lower payments during the first few years of homeownership.
• Offset prepaid expenses like taxes, insurance, and HOA fees.
• Negotiate repairs or credits for items that need attention after closing.

The best option isn’t always the one that saves you the most today—it’s the one that saves you the most over time.

That’s why every buyer’s situation is different. Sometimes lowering your monthly payment creates a bigger long-term benefit than simply reducing your cash to close.

Before you decide how to use seller concessions, let’s run the numbers and build a strategy that works for your goals and your budget.

Thinking about buying a home? Let’s talk about how to make every dollar work harder for you.

Kristi Redwine
REALTOR®
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.

06/03/2026

Another Hill Country beauty!! Listed by the beautiful Katie Vasicek of Homestead and Ranch Real Estate!

I would love to take you on a tour of this or any other hill country gem!! It’s an amazing place out here.

06/03/2026

EXPIRED LISTING? LET’S TRY A DIFFERENT APPROACH.

If your home listing expired, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong with your home.

Sometimes it means the marketing missed the mark, the pricing strategy wasn’t aligned with current market conditions, or the right buyers never saw it.

When I take on an expired listing, I don’t just relist it and hope for a different result. I look at what can be done differently.

Here are a few things I focus on:

• Professional photography and video marketing. Buyers shop online first, and first impressions matter. High-quality photos, video tours, drone footage (when appropriate), and social media content can dramatically increase interest and engagement.

• Creating a neighborhood outreach campaign with letters, door hangers, calls, and texts. Your neighbors often know someone who would love to live nearby.

• Providing staging and curb appeal recommendations that don’t require spending thousands of dollars. Small changes can create a powerful first impression and help buyers emotionally connect with your home.

• Analyzing current market trends and buyer activity. Real-time market data matters, and understanding what buyers are doing today can help us make better decisions tomorrow.

• Identifying and targeting the most likely buyer for your home. Every property appeals to a specific audience, and marketing should be tailored to reach those buyers where they’re searching.

• Hosting strategic open houses and making sure the surrounding community knows about them through neighborhood outreach and digital promotion.

• Providing weekly updates on showings, online views, buyer feedback, and market activity so we can make proactive adjustments before the listing becomes stale.

Selling a home isn’t about putting a sign in the yard and hoping for the best.

It’s about creating a strategy, monitoring results, and making smart adjustments along the way.

A fresh perspective can make all the difference.

If your listing has expired—or you’re thinking about selling and want a different approach—let’s talk.

Kristi Redwine, REALTOR®
Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.
817-312-2718

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