You are Invited to Tour Two Outstanding Homes in Cinco Ranch, July 24 and 25

Please join me for this weekend’s Open Houses in Cinco Ranch; I will be hosting a tour of two fabulous homes on Saturday and Sunday. Would love to meet you!

2030 Crystal Downs in Cinco Ranch North Lake Village, Saturday, July 24, 2-4. $390,000. Very tastefully updated with new paint inside and outside. Granite counter top, Jennaire cook top, stainless steel kitchen sink, kitchen faucet. Wood flooring in living room, dining room and family room. The house has rich marble in entry. Two story foyer, plus carpet and other amenities suitable for Cinco Ranch Golf Course community life style. Five bedrooms, large library and game room.

Directions: I-10 West. Exit Mason Rd. Left on Mason. Right on Highland Knolls. Left on S. Peek. Left on North Lake Village. Right on Tryburn Trail. Left on t-junction onto Crystal Downs. House on left.

Pictures below of beautiful 2030 Crystal Downs in Cinco Ranch North Lake Village:

Crystal Downs in North Lake Village Cinco RanchCrystal Downs Interior Shot in North Lake Village Cinco Ranch

3226 Markstone Court in Cinco Ranch Town Center, Sunday, July 25, 2-4. $215,000. Beautiful on a quiet culdesac with huge pie-shaped lot in the heart of Cinco Ranch. Walk to everything including Beach Club, Lakes, Tennis, Fishing, Park, YMCA and exemplary Williams Elementary! Recent flooring and fixtures. Low tax rate. Save energy $ with double pane windows. A++ curb appeal, elegant two-story appeal with popular diagonal tile entry, recent paint and updates. One of the best houses currently on the market for premium lot, location, amenities and triple exemplary school track.

Directions: I-10 Katy Freeway, south on 99 Grand Parkway, exit and left on Cinco Ranch Blvd., right on Peek, right on Centerton, at stop sign turn left and go to the end of the culdesac.

Enjoy the photos below of gorgeous 3226 Markstone Court:

Cinco Ranch Markstone Court

Markstone Open House Cinco Ranch

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Grand Lakes and Cinco Ranch: Katy Open Houses, June 19 and 20

5406 Faircreek Katy TX5406 Faircreek in Grand Lakes, Saturday, June 19 from 2-4 p.m.

No carpet in this home, stunning wood and tile throughout. Gorgeous granite in kitchen and all baths. Plantation shutters accent all windows. Island kitchen opens to den and breakfast room, great for entertaining. Covered back patio is a great place to relax. No back neighbors. Sprinkler system already in place. One block from a stroll around the lake. All you need to do is move in and call this wonderful house “home”! $364,900.

I-10 West to Grand Parkway (Hwy 99). Left on Grand Parkway. Left on Fry Rd. Right on Rainwood Park. Left on Grand Brooks. Left on Statfield Glen which turns into Briar Landing. Right on Faircreek. House on left.

2030 Crystal Downs in Katy TX2030 Crystal Downs in Cinco Ranch North Lake Village, Sunday, June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Very tastefully updated with new paint inside and outside. Granite counter tops. Jennaire cook top, stainless steel kitchen sink and stainless hardware. Wood flooring. The house has rich marble two-story foyer. Plush carpet. Near Cinco Ranch Golf Course. Five bedrooms plus game room/media room and library with hard wood floors. $390,000.

!-10 West. Exit Mason Road. Left on Mason. Right on Highland Knolls. Left on S. Peek Rd. Left on North Lake Village. Right on Tryburn Trail. Left at T-junction at Crystal Downs. House on right.

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Capoeira Classes Come to LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch

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LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch is pleased to announce the addition of capoeira classes to its weekly events roster. Beginning June 12, instructor Tiffany Gonzalez of Capoeria Mandiga Houston Academy will offer free Saturday morning classes at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Square. Participants are asked to gather at Relax the Back (in LaCenterra) and are encouraged to bring wish list items for donation to the Houston Area Women’s Center and Special Pals animal shelter and adoption center.

Capoeira is a Brazilian form of martial arts with deep roots. The discipline originated in the slave quarters of Brazil.  At the time, slaves were not allowed to practice self-defense, thereby making capoeira illegal to practice.  In order to disguise its defensive tactics, slaves developed the art to appear as song, dance and acrobatics.

Despite its secretive beginnings, capoeira today is for everyone. Any person, regardless of race, sex, age, size or shape, can practice capoeira. In the true spirit of the martial arts, capoeira builds confidence, discipline, creativity and fitness of both body and mind. Its diverse aspects draw people from all parts of the world for its music, dance, self-defense, strenuous exercise and cultural ties.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Touring Children’s Art Exhibit Comes to LaCenterra

Cinco Ranch's LaCenterra Hosts Children's Art ExhibitAbove art created by Emily Freeman–”Next Spring”.

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, in partnership with Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC), welcomes Making A Mark®, the Texas Children’s Cancer Center and Hematology Service’s touring art exhibition presented by The Periwinkle Foundation.

The extraordinary display features the works of young artists whose lives have been touched by cancer and blood disorders. It provides a unique focus on their personal issues.

The exhibit will open to the public Wednesday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Ste. C 140 of LaCenterra (between Simply Cinco and Panera Bread) and run through April 28 before moving to KVPAC gallery for an additional two-week showing.

Making A Mark encourages all patients and their siblings to participate in sharing their feelings through applied art or creative writing. Often deep-rooted feelings and fears are given a positive outlet.

Every participant is a winner because so much has been gained in the process, and all submissions for the show are exhibited at the opening each September at Texas Children’s Hospital and then a selection of artwork travels to various locations throughout the year.

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Katy’s Cinco Ranch Leads Nation in New Home Sales

Cinco Ranch water park in Katy TX

Cinco Ranch was the nation’s number one master-planned community (MPC) for new-home sales in 2009, according to a report by RCLCO, an independent real estate advisory firm.

With 887 new-home sales in 2009, Cinco Ranch was one of only two Houston MPCs on RCLCO’s top 10 list to report a sales increase from the previous year.

Sales increased 14% last year in the 7,600-acre community, located at Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. The increase helped Cinco Ranch grab the top spot in the study, after ranking number two in 2008 behind a Las Vegas development.

The only other Houston area community with a sales increase for 2009 was Telfair in Sugar Land, also by Newland Communities. With 450 new-home sales in 2009, Telfair ranked fourth nationally in the RCLCO study.

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More Cinco Ranch Apartments Announced

Cinco Ranch Apartments Announced

Fifteen-and-a-third acres, located at the intersection of Katy Terrace Drive and Hwy 1093, have been purchased to build apartments in the master-planned community of Cinco Ranch.

According to The Houston Business Journal, Judwin Realty Group LLC has acquired the land. “Judwin’s Jerry Wionograd says the firm is finishing plans for the 316-unit complex.”

Judwin hopes to break ground in the second or third quarter of 2010.

The Houston Business Journal reports, “Houston-based Judwin, which was founded in 1963, owns more than 13,000 apartment units in Texas and Georgia.

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 or via email. I have specialized in Katy real estate for over 20 years. Experience does count!

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Cinco Ranch Launches Social Networking

Cinco Ranch Social Media

Facebook is great, but Cinco Ranch residents can now enjoy a whole new level of social networking with the launch of MyCincoRanch.com.

As the official Web site of the community, MyCincoRanch.com is an online neighborhood network where residents can check out upcoming activities, join groups, and chat with neighbors via interactive message boards. See example of MyCincoRanch.com announcement above.

There’s a “Classifieds” section where you can buy and sell stuff, and you can also find forms to reserve amenities like The Lake House for your own event.

With so many ways to interact with friends and neighbors, MyCincoRanch.com really puts the “social” in social networking!

For information on Cinco Ranch homes, contact me at 713-818-2404 or via email. You can search all of Houston/Katy MLS from this site.  I have sold Katy real estate for over 20 years and would be pleased to assist you in any way I can.

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Fa La La La La LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch

Santa Claus at LaCenterra Katy TX

Santa has arrived at LaCenterra! Every Saturday and Sunday, through December 20th,  Santa will be at Heritage Square from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Little ones: Bring your Christmas wish list! Mom and Dad: Bring your camera!

La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard at the corner of Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

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 20 years. Experience does count!

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LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch Hosts Child-Friendly Halloween

LaCenterral Hosts Child-Friendly Halloween

Grab your pint-sized goblins, princesses and superheroes and head to LaCenterra’s Trick-or-Treat down Main Street this Halloween – Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  A safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, this free event is open to kids 10 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Who’s treating?  Spot the participation pumpkins for retailers offering tasty treats for the little ones and spooktacular offers for parents.  The first 250 kids will receive treat bags courtesy of LaCenterra retailers. Bags will be available for pick-up in Heritage Square (central courtyard) beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Boo there, or … boo square!

For more information, please visit www.lacenterra.com or call (281) 395-5533.

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 20 years. Experience does count!

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17th Annual Katy Triathlon Moves from Cinco Ranch to Firethorne

katy firethorne triathlon 2009

The third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, the Annual Katy Triathlon, has announced plans to move to Firethorne this fall. Renamed the “Katy Triathlon at Firethorne”, the USA Triathlon-sanctioned race will be held Sunday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., in and around the 1,400 Katy/Fulshear community.

“Hosting the Katy Triathlon is such a natural for us because of our involvement in competitive sports and fitness in Katy,” said Firethorne General Manager Wayne Meyer. Firethorne built the Houston area’s first regulation lacrosse fields. Hike/bike trails are sponsored by the SpinCycles cycling team and Tortoise and Hare  5K/1M Run/Walk.  There is also an on-site fully-equipped Fitness Center featuring certified trainer Peggy Skaggs.

Individual athletes as well as relay teams will compete in a 1/3-mile swim around the 12-acre Lake Firethorne, as well as a 15-mile bike race and a 3-mile run through Firethorne. The cycling Read the rest of this entry »

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