Sorry to be late with this announcement, I just received the press release. Tomorrow’s party sounds like a blast and a chance to win prizes, always my favorite.
On October 27th the Farmers Market at LaCenterra celebrated it’s One Year Anniversary!
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st, the Farmers Market is holding a Customer Appreciation Day Celebration and you are invited to attend. Like the market, the party will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
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I have a favorite Katy site, OnlyKaty.com: The Voice of Katy; it’s the absolute source for everything Katy! Founded and published by Carson Coots, a Katy resident, OnlyKaty.com is an area blog/magazine with regular columnists who cover topics from business, education, dining reviews, area events, sports, family lifestyle and many more subjects. Just wait until you discover The Rhodes Report about all things football in Katy; now, that’s a popular column!
My own Katy real estate column covers topics different from FuellingKaty.com. Recently, I wrote a story about alligators surfacing in our area neighborhoods and a piece about The Economic Revitalization Act, specifically what it means to Katy real estate, Katy Read the rest of this entry »
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Ready to put your Katy house on the market? If you’re like me, you watch the home decorating TV shows, the real estate shows, and you know a great deal about what makes a home marketable. I don’t have to convince you that a little bit of effort, done before the sign goes in the yard, will be well worth your while.
You know that you should clean everything and get rid of clutter. Aside from that, how do you broaden the appeal of your house? For starters, try to think of it as a “house” not “your home”. Your property has become commodity for which you want to get top dollar; de-personalize it.
No matter the size of your home, it should always look larger. Remove anything that makes a passage way Read the rest of this entry »
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Come out and walk with your dog for exercise and fun at Citizens for Animal Protection’s “HOWL-O-WEEN” Dog Walk and Expo to raise funds for homeless animals. Meet at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on the Grand Parkway for a fun-filled 1 mile walk around the shopping area. Join us after wards for a dog playtime and refreshments for both 2 and 4 legged friends. There will be vendors and animal information booths available for your enjoyment.
Proceeds from this event will go to Citizens for Animal Protection, a non-profit service organization committed to sheltering, rescuing and placing homeless animals. “Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves!”
Register for the Howl-o-ween Dog Walk and/or Costume Content with the official Howl-o-ween Read the rest of this entry »
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When my kiddos were little, the place to go to get a pumpkin was Blue Barn Fun Farm in Pattison. Or, let me rephrase that, it was the place the Montessori preschool and KISD elementary schools thought we should visit. It was quite the adventure! Not only a huge pumpkin patch but hayrides, crayfishing, petting zoo and ponies to ride. Throngs of running, squealing little ones. I imagine it’s still a great place to take your children. However, if you’re looking for something a little closer and (maybe) not so chaotic, you don’t need to leave Katy; there’s a free “fun farm” coming to us!
Newland Communities, the developer of Cinco Ranch, will host its Third Annual “Life is Good” Pumpkin Festival in Cinco Ranch West on Saturday, October 25th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The festival site is on the shores of Spring Lake, a scenic 39-acre lake, at the southwest corner of Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Spring Read the rest of this entry »
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1. Make sure your entrance way says “Hey, look at me!”
2. Prune dead limbs from trees.
3. Paint (or touch up) exterior, repair screens and windows.
4. Clean your windows.
5. Check A/C and heating systems.
6. Fix leaky faucets, toilets, and faulty lights.
7. Vacuum drapes and carpets.
8. Repair wall cracks, re-caulk bathrooms and kitchen.
9. Clear out closets.
10. Remove excess furniture.
11. Keep cats and dogs out of visitors’ way.
12. Mow lawn, edge driveway and walkways
13. Ensure windows, doors, and locks work smoothly.
14. Weed flower beds and trim shrubs.
15. Throw out junk from garage and storage areas.
16. Clean lawn furniture.
17. If you have a pool, make it crystal clear.
For information about Katy area homes, you can search the entire Houston MLS from this blog. For questions or to tour any area homes, contact me directly at 713-818-2404. I have specialized in Katy real estate for over 19 years. Experience does count!
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West Houston’s Lakes of Bella Terra will host a Designer’s Showcase for three weekends, October 11th through October 26th, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. You can discover the art of resort living through the eyes of several of West Houston’s most creative interior designers and decorators. Participants include Tista’s Fine Furniture, Paver Connection, Decor and More, Dunn’s Designs & Antiques, Decor To Your Door, and Decor & You.
The Designers’ Showcase will take place within both gated sections of Lakes of Bella Terra. Ronny Carroll’s Custom Homes, located in the waterfront enclave of Lago Verde Estates, and Westport’s featured home, located in the Monte Leone section. The designers will transform both interior and exterior spaces based on a variety of room themes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Despite what the national media says, the real estate market, at least here in Katy, is not belly-up. Granted, there is more inventory and it usually takes several months to sell even the nicest, priced-correctly house, houses are selling and prices are stable if not what they were several years ago when we were in a frenzied seller’s market. This is a buyer’s market but not a bottom-less pit where sellers are lucky to get even the most paltry offer.
We are in a safe zone, meaning we don’t know if the market has bottomed out but it is certainly less expensive than it was a year ago. Waiting to hit the very bottom is a dangerous proposition, just ask anyone Read the rest of this entry »
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LaCenterra’s Farmers Market is proudly joining forces with Katy Cares to help our neighbors who were impacted by Hurricane Ike on Saturday, October 4 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Both money and non-perishable supplies are needed. There will be a special tent and tables for collection.The event will include live entertainment by the Grateful Geezers and friends beginning at 1 p.m.
Items needed to aid Hurricane Ike relief efforts include:
- Tax-deductible monetary donations can be make c/o The Katy Foundation at any Katy area Amegy Bank of Texas or Tradition Bank locations through October 31. Contributions will be accepted during the event as well.
- Cereal and cereal bars
- Boxed juices
- Canned meats
- Soups and stews
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Bags of rice, beans and pasta
- Baby wipes
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Baby food
- Bath soap or shower gel
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Body and hand lotion
- Brushes, combs and hair accessories
See you at the market!
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