HomeTeam is hosting a photo contest on the "Best Pearland Picture"on Facebook and We are giving away some GREAT prizes! From May 3 - 21, 2010, we are looking for the most up to date, “best” picture of Pearland. It can be in the form of a building, school, function, something funny! Whatever you think best represents your favorite part of Pearland! Instructions: 1. Pick out your favorite Pearland Picture 2. Post it on Pearland HomeTeam’s Facebook Fan page! First, write a description on Pearland HomeTeam’s Facebook Fan Page Wall and tell us why its your favorite picture of Pearland 3. Before you post your description, make sure you attach the picture. You can do this by clicking on the second icon under your wall comment. 4. Next, click “Share” and you are done! Judging will be conduc... 05/06/2010

  Pearland Home buyer Assistance Programs Still Available For Some Pearland Home buyers!   April 30th has come and gone and with it, many potential Pearland home buyers feel the chance to take advantage of home buying assistance such as the federal home buyer tax credit has past as well.  NOT TRUE in all cases! Did you know that if you were on active duty outside the U.S. for at least 90 days during 2009 or before April 30, 2010, you have until April 30, 2011 to get a signed contract on a home.  What a great opportunity for those men and women serving our country to take advantage of the federal tax credit! The question, however, remains for those to which this does not apply: "Is there program out there that can help me buy a home?" The answer is a resounding "YES!" There are several h... 05/06/2010

2010 PEARLAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Dates: Every Friday in May and June  *New this year - 2 concerts in July at Independence Park! Time: 7pm - 9pm Location: Southdown Park, 2150 Countryplace Pkwy, Pearland Fee: FREE   Summer is almost here and that means that the Pearland Summer Concert Series is just around the corner!  My family loves to go to these FREE events put on by the Pearland Parks and Recreation! So come out and relax to the tunes of a live band every Friday during the months of May and June! The splash pad and playground are available for the kids. A food vendor is onsite selling delicious treats. Or bring your own! Just remember, glass containers are prohibited. We host a different band each week including Caribbean, Country Western, Top 40 and Variety Bands. Bring your la... 05/04/2010

Selling Your Home In Pearland  Attention Pearland Homeowners: Now is the time to get your home ready to put on the market and get it SOLD!! There are a number of things you can do increase the chances of selling your home, but there is nothing better than showing buyers that you are interested, serious and motivated to sell your home in Pearland. Once you have shown buyers that your serious about selling your Pearland home you will likely see an increase in activity, which will likely lead to a few serious offers. There are a number of things you can do today to make sure that you show buyers you are more than ready to sell your Pearland Home I liken showing a home to potiential buyers as the sam process you undergo with a job interview.  You have 8 seconds to wow them! Start with the f... 05/03/2010

Good news for the residents of Pearland's west side!   The Brazoria County Commissioners Court has approved an agreement with the City of Pearland to provide $16,554 as its part of the funding for a public library substation in Pearland. This will expand library services to citizens in the western part of that city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction by providing a facility at which patrons can pick up and return library materials previously requested by Internet or at the facilty. The substation will be at Pearland's West Side Event Center, located on 2150 Countryplace Parkway. Also to be provided by the county is a part time (minimum of 20 hours per week) clerk to process receipt and delivery of library materials at the facility. Hours will be from 3-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays... 04/30/2010

Pearland Garage Sales  have been one of the things in Pearland that homeowners look forward to on the weekends.  The ole' saying someone's trash could be your treasure is so true! I am continually amazed of the story of how someone's garage sale purchase was turned into something truly special. Some of my favorite times with my kids when they were younger, we would get up really early and hit the garage sales.  No matter what, one or all of us one find something that we would just have to take home! Plus, I had the great honor of spending some time with my kids.  If you are wantng to have a outing a visit garage sale check the updated list at TheCityof Pearland Getting Your Home Ready to Sell for your Pearland Garage SalesPeople ask me all the time what should they do to get there home ... 04/30/2010

Confused by all the different real estate lingo? I often get a lot questions from Pearland home buyers on the meaning of certain real estate terms. It can all be overwhelming for a new home buyer or even an "old pro" as the real estate market is always changing. Below is a list of common real estate terms and definitions that may help you in your search to buy a home in Pearland. This is not a definitive list but it can help you understand the Pearland real estate market better.   REALTOR®- a real estate broker or sales associate who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Not all real estate agents are REALTORS®.homes that are comparable to a subject home and that were recently sold, are currently on the market or were on the market, but not sold within the listing perio... 04/29/2010

Pearland Open House or No Open House? I get questioned quite often on if clients should there be an open house or no open House? Pearland Open houses are a bit of a confusing prospect for many home sellers. Some real estate agents swear by them, while others don't ever hold open houses. The question is: where, as a Pearland Realtor, do I stand on the open house debate? Over there years I have tried open houses, just to see if something has changed.  But, each time I have to say No nothing has changed.  Yes, I have picked up buyers for other homes but, seldom have I sold one of the homes I have held and open house. Open houses certainly have a purpose in today's real estate market. They can draw a big crowd and generate loads of interest. However, on the opposite end, they can attract no... 04/27/2010

Get the Home into Perfect Showing ConditionIn such a turbulent market, there are two things a seller can do when selling a home: price the property competitively, and ensure the property is in absolutely perfect condition. The more choices the buyer has, the more critical the showing condition. Right now there are 762 homes on the market in Pearland. 74 of the 762 homes are new construction.  This means as sellers you have to prepare and be competitive. Establish a Market TimeframeBefore placing the home on the market, clearly establish how long you will leave it for sale. Having an accurate picture of how long you can have your home on the market will help you to price it correctly. Work with a Pearland Realtor In such a volatile and competitive home selling market, someone with experi... 04/26/2010

Thinking about buying a home in Pearland or surrounding areas? One service as a client of the PearlandHomeTeam, you can have your very own website with daily updates of any new or changed home listings.  This gives you the ability to see homes as they come active on the market. Daily HAR MLS listing notifications will be emailed to you with a link to your own personalized website. Daily HAR MLS Listings website example   On your website you will be able to make notes for each listing. This will help you and your Pearland Realtor find your perfect home.  There is a favorites section Possibilities section Not Interested section We can sit down with you and discuss your needs, type of area, style of home, amenities and everything you really want and need in your next home. The PearlandHome... 04/24/2010

Sedona Lakes Subdivision Sedona Lakes is one of the newest and hottest communities in the Pearland area!     Located in Manvel, the Sedona Lakes subdivision is two exits from FM 518 on Hwy 288 South. This community has a lot of amenities to offer!   With over 600 acres, the new Sedona Lakes subdivision will utimately include beautiful lakes, several parks, miles of walking trails, a resort-style recreation center with a pool and playground, all encompassed by wetlands and foliage.   Sedona Lakes also offers a phenomonal recreation center for its residents.  This resort-style recreation center features a beautiful pool, water slides, and tanning deck.  It also features an open air building adjacent to the pool, with restroom facilities, a kitchen area and a grand fireplace, ideal for re... 04/24/2010

As a buyer client , I have had the pleasure of knowing James Potenza Exclusive Buyer's Agent for the last four months. He has been a tremendous help and an asset to my property search. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of James to convey my thoughts and experiences. I feel confident in saying he has succeeded in his duties. James is a dedicated buyers agent and thus far his service has been exemplary. In the process of showing homes, he has proven to be a professional who is able to successfully locate and research appropriate properties for client criteria. James has also assisted me with referrals for critical home purchase service providers. Two people from a service provider he referred me to remarked often how fortunate I was to have someone like James and the buyer's... 04/23/2010

Benefits of Home Ownership in PearlandCredit: Owning a home helps you establish financial credibility. Independence: Owning your own home provides you with independence and more privacy than renting. You are free to paint walls, plant flowers, keep pets and anything else within deed restrictions and legal bounds. Investment : As you make more payments and own more of your home, you add to its investment value. Most improvements you make will also add to its value. Pride: A home reflects its owner's values and lifestyle. Owning a home in Pearland can provide you with a source of pride, enjoyment and satisfaction. Security: A home can provide security against inflation because the value of your home increases as prices go up. Stability: Being established in a community provides a sense of... 04/21/2010

Silverlake Subdivision Pearland, Texas When many people think of Pearland, they think of the beautiful, master planned community of Silverlake.  The Silverlake Subdivision in Pearland, Texas began development in the 1990s on the west side of the city.  Just minutes from Hwy 288, Silverlake is home to many residents who commute downtown or to the Texas Medical Center.   Silverlake boasts of a many fabulous amenities including a large man-made lake in which the community is centered around.   Beautiful houses land several community parks line the lake. The subdivision's park and recreational areas are PERFECT for exercise, family gatherings and playtime! In fact, there is never a time when I do not drive through the Silverlake subdivision when I don't see anyone out enjoying the recreatio... 04/13/2010

APRIL-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.org reports, videos, key market indicators and real estate sales statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, plus local neighborhood information and more. Please click here to view the APRIL-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNews... 04/11/2010

   Pearland Housing Market The other day I was reading an article, "Economic Armegeddon Weighs on Area Property Sales,"put out by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).  It stated that property sales in February fell "a whopping 26 percent compared to the same period last year."  The article also stated that the sales of foreclosed properties, which usually sell well below market value, made up 28 percent of all sales and dragged down both average and median prices.  Furthermore, the article grimly forcated that we would see more of the same in March with pending sales and active listings way down from months prior: "Though there are bargains to be had, with 401ks diminishing and more layoffs looming, potential home buyers are content to sit back and wait for the smoke to clear."   ... 04/06/2010

Pearland Neighborhood Center Presents Casino Royale! WHEN: May 7, 2010 TIME: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall   Looking for an evening of fun?  Then come to the Pearland Neighborhood Center Casino Royale on May 7th!  There will be live music, dinner and a casino!  This year's kings and queens canidates are: Queens Laura Austin - Frost Bank Gwen Douglas - AMS Felicia Kyle - Pearland City Council Kings Kevin Cole - Pearland City Council Greg Rincon - Rincon Law Firm Ed Slaback - Moody Bank   Please come out and support these candidates and the Pearland Neighborhood Center! Tickets are $50 and Tables are $600 (with your name displayed on table).   Other sponorships are available. Plus we will have a raffle for a chance to win gift cards of $1000, $500, $250. Don't have to be prese... 04/02/2010

Join me today at the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm! Re/Max One will have a booth and we are giving away a lot of great items! come check us out!   04/01/2010

This past weekend, Pearland Parks and Recreation hosted its Annual Pearlnd Paws in the Park.  It was a BLAST!  One of the many reasons why I love Pearland is the great community events we have!  There were so many people from our community there and we all had a great time! Pearland Paws in the Park kicked things off on Saturday morning with the HEB Plus! Pet and Owner Fun Run followed by the national “Dock Diving” competition presented by Meadowlake Pet Resort. This were two neat events to watch! Check out Parks and Recreation's website for some great photos! Another aspect of Paws in the Park - and perhaps my favorite - was author Ruth Zavitsanos.  Zavitsanos traveled from the northeast to be at our Pearland community event.  She has a wonderful childrens' book titled The Villa Dog.  ... 04/01/2010

Pearland is just south of Houston and convenient to the Houston Medical Center and Downtown Houston area.  We have homes in a wide range of prices and sizes and have a home that will fit your needs.  You still have time to get in on the $8,000 First time Homebuyer Credit.   The Pearland Towne Center is on the West Side of Pearland and very near to the Master Planned Comunity of Shadow Creek Ranch.  Call me and let's find your dream home!  Pam Miller   713-269-9017 03/26/2010