Ashfield Gardens is an exclusive new area within Cinco Ranch. It offers easy access to freeways, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, 11 swimming pools, tennis courts, bike/walking trails and an 18 hole golf course. Set right in the heart of Cinco Ranch, this luxury development has its own “residents only” Clubhouse.
The Clubhouse offers a wonderful center in which to entertain when residents don’t want to entertain at home. It features a great room, game/card room, kitchen, outdoor kitchen with living space and a full exercise room. There is also a gorgeous fire pit. It’s a grand gathering place in which to hold club functions. A part-time activities hostess is coming soon.
David Weekley Homes has especially designed new home plans with this section in mind. The David Weekley Homes incorporate an open, (no wasted space concept), which includes living space both inside and outside. There is an understated sense of luxury!
Plans range from 2255 square feet up to 3200 square feet. All can be personalized to fit the Read the rest of this entry »
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Heritage Grand in Cinco Ranch is a grand lifestyle for active adults over 55-years old! Part of the master-planned community
Cinco Ranch, this gated community is in an ideal location, just west of Houston in Katy. Heritage Grand offers spacious Luxury Homes so residents can spend time enjoying their new life.
Heritage Grand active adult community sets the standard for lifestyle, fulfillment and value. This unique resort-at-home community provides a private world where friendships flourish.
Today, there are five patio homes on the market ranging in price from $200,000 to $372,300. There are eight homes that are sale pending! This is indicative of the bustling market in Heritage Grand. If you are shopping for a home in Heritage Grand, call me so we can get started looking right away!
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Construction on expanding FM 1093 and the Westpark Tollway is scheduled to begin in November once the design and environmental clearance processes are completed, according to an update from Fort Bend County.
The project is split into two phases with Phase I stretching more than four miles from FM 1463 to the Grand Parkway, and has a price tag of more than $60 million. An update released on Feb. 21 announced that the survey and property mapping are complete, and the design is pending approval by various entities.
If the process remains on schedule, the design will be finalized in June, construction will start in November and finish in summer 2015.
Phase II runs from James Road to FM 1463, and the schedule is currently under development.
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Before you try any of these methods, be sure to pre-test the carpet or stain; do this somewhere inconspicuous, like inside a closet.
First, to really get it clean, sweep the carpet with a broom, which will make the nap stand up and loosen embedded dirt. Next, vacuum the carpet. Your carpet should show a noticeable improvementjust from taking these two steps.
If you have pets and need help neutralizing strong odors, mix one cup Borax with two cups cornmeal. Sprinkle the carpet with this mixture. Let stand one-hour, then vacuum. To freshen the carpet, combine three-quarters of a cup of baking soda, two tablespoons cornstarch, and one-quarter cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on the dry carpet, let stand five to fifteen minutes, then vacuum.
Spot cleaning tips:
- Do use a clean white, absorbent terry towel
- Do blot or tamp the spot
- Do pretest the carpet in an inconspicuous area
- Do clean the stain from the edge to the center
- Do apply cleaner to the towel
- Do clean with modest amounts of cleaning solution
- Do adhere to product safety guidelines and general instructions
- Do remove the stain as soon as it is noticed
- Do remove the dirty excess before cleaning.
- Do use cleaning compounds at lukewarm temperature
- Don’t saturate the carpet with cleaning compounds
- Don’t apply heat or vigorously scrub the stain
- Don’t leave the stain until later
- Don’t fail to remove dried excess stain prior to cleaning
Don’t forget to pre-test the carpet or stain. Follow these tips and your carpet should look good as new again in no time!
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Firethorne is revving up for its 2013 Taste of Texas Model Home Tour Saturday, May 4 – Friday, May 10, showcasing 12 homes in the master-planned community’s four Model Home Parks, including a model in Firethorne’s first-ever gated section. The Model Home Tour, free and open to the public from10 a.m. to7 p.m., will feature prize drawings for those who complete the full tour.
Firethorne will open its dozen fully furnished and landscaped model homes in the four Model Home Parks, including a new brick and stone veneer Perry home in Firethorne’s Model Park III. The Perry model is a one-story, four-bedroom, three-bath home with a three-car garage. Perry Homes is the exclusive builder in this gated neighborhood composed of 60-foot lots. The two-phase section will house approximately 150 homes upon completion.
Other members of the Firethorne builder team are Ashton Woods Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, M/I Homes and Plantation Homes.
Firethorne’s Model Park I, II and III are east of FM 1463 on Pinpoint Crossing Drive and Iron Read the rest of this entry »
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CYPRESS, TX – Bridgeland’s April 27 Nature Fest will be a hoot as event-goers attempt to break the Guinness World Records® title for the most people giving a simultaneous bird call, finely feathered aerialists perform seemingly impossible stunts and a world-renowned zoologist entertains with his even more famous contingent of animals.
The event, which attracted a crowd of more than 7,000 last year, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bridgeland’s Oak Meadow Park.
Houston Chronicle nature columnist and noted bird watcher Gary Clark will teach the crowd how to call the northern cardinal, common to the Houston area and known for the male’s bright red plumage. To break the world record, more than 801 people will need to make the bird call for 10 seconds or more. Nature photographer Kathy Adams Clark will be on stage to help.
“We will teach both the whistle and the mnemonic call, a common trick in the bird-watching world to help us remember a bird’s song,” Gary said. “The northern cardinal has a beautiful song, starting with ‘cheery, cheery, cheery,’ and should be easy for the crowd to learn.”
And even if the hundreds of amateur bird-callers nail the attempt, Gary cautions participants not to expect cardinals to flock to the area.
“A bird rarely comes when a human makes a bird call,” he said.
The “call of the wild” attempt will be conducted amid acts featuring reptiles, famous monkeys and other animals as the Crocodile Encounter and Staples Animal Safari make repeat appearances during the free event. The gravity-defying “Feathers in Flight” aerialist show is new this year, as is a roaming menagerie of entertainers, including a human topiary. Read the rest of this entry »
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A title insurance policy protects a real estate owner or lender against any loss or damage they might experience because of liens, or defects in the title to their property. In the sale of residential property in Texas, most often the seller pays for and provides this coverage for the buyer.
According to the Texas Land Title Association, this is the first time in over 20 years that premiums have been increased; the last price adjustment was in 1991. In fact, during the intervening years, policy rates actually decreased by almost 20%.
Title insurance rates are set by the Commissioner of Insurance as part of a thorough evidentiary based public meeting and hearing process. Extensive statistical data is gathered from title insurance underwriters and agents on an annual basis including expense and income figures as well as data on claims losses. This information is used to establish a cost that allows for a reasonable rate of return and is fair to the consumer.
Both the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and the Texas Department of Insurance staff testified at the hearing that this adjustment was reasonable and was supported by the evidence.
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Buying a house is a big step! The right time to take this leap depends on your financial and personal situation as well as your goals. If you are considering buying a house now, here are some strong reasons why the timing could be right.
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Housing prices in Texas have been steadily rising at a moderate pace for many years, even while other states have experienced wild price fluctuations.
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Interest rates are at or near record lows. Even small reductions in the interest rate can sigificantly boost the purchase price you can afford when buying a home.
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Our state’s economy is strong and diverse, and the population is expected to continue growing steadily. These factors all point to continued health in the housin market.
As a Texas Realtor, I can show you how our current housing-market conditions factor in to your goal of buying a home. You can count on me to put your interests first whil I assist you during this exciting process.
If you would like to discuss touring tour Katy, Cypress or Houston homes or selling your home, contact me at 713-818-2404 or [email protected] I have sold local real estate for over 23 years. Experience does matter!
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March 14th, 2013 categories: Bridgeland, Buyers, Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Cypress TX, Cypress TX Real Estate, Katy Real Estate, Recreation, Schools, Sellers
Bridgeland has been named as a “Quality Planned Development” by the West Houston Association in recognition of its successful efforts to build innovative neighborhoods that set the standard for future area development.
The Cypress community was one of the first seven projects to receive the designation, which was developed to stem hastily conceived residential and retail development that can occur with the explosive population growth expected in West Houston.
“These Quality Planned Developments exemplify the type of outstanding development we want to see continue in West Houston,” said Roger Hord, president and CEO of the 33-year-old organization. “These projects each have exacting standards for park space, landscaping, signage, sidewalks, parking and other elements that support superior, sustainable development. This type of development is a valuable asset for the entire region.”
West Houston is projected to have 2.8 million residents and an employment base of 1 million by Read the rest of this entry »
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Housing inventory in Houston now matches levels last seen 13 years ago, as January home sales maintained the aggressive pace established in 2012. January marked the 20th consecutive month of positive home sales, with average and median prices reaching the highest levels for a January in Houston.
According to the latest monthly data prepared by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR), single-family home sales achieved the highest monthly year-over-year percentage increase since last October, rising 28.3 percent compared to January 2012. Contracts closed on 3,899 homes, shrinking inventory to 3.6 months. That matches a level last recorded in December 1999.
All housing segments saw gains in January, with homes priced from $250,000 through the millions registering the greatest sales volume and accounting for the boost in pricing.
“The Houston real estate market gained even more momentum as the new year began,” said HAR Chairman Danny Frank with Prudential Anderson Properties. “We are maintaining a watchful eye on the local housing supply because a significant decline from current inventory levels could potentially have an adverse effect on sales and drive prices disproportionately higher. Market conditions right now are excellent for those considering selling their homes, especially as further growth in hiring continues to drive more potential buyers to the Houston area every day.” Read the rest of this entry »
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