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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Volunteer Houston Bay Area offers The Commanders Program during the summer days for teens aged 13-17.  Participants will learn about volunteerism through classroom activities and community service projects.  Communication skills, teamwork, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector will be taught.  This program offers the community service hours for credit appeal, graduation requirements, and college applications.  A certificate of completion verifying 20 hours of service will be given for sessions June 20-24 and July 20-24, 2009.  The fee is $60 with scholarships available.  Call 281-282-6035 or email jackieg@volunteerhouston.org . www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides the Houston Bay Area with home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area ...
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
BMX Bicycle racing has become an extremely poplular sport.  Now you can go to Pearland and watch for yourself.  Free one day trial membership.  Check it out! Friday May 1, 2009 at 6:00pm Pearland Speedway2932 Manvel RdPearland, Texas 77584 Get Directions Free for spectators.Races are every Friday and Saturday night 6pm to 9pm.http://www.pearlandspeedway.comInfo line: 281-485-0337Website: http://www.pearlandspeedway.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                                                                          Subscribe To My Blog!    Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc. Home Staging & Redesign Specialist in Houston, Staging Your House To Sell By Professional Home Stagers! Our goal is to provide solutions to getting your home sold fo...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
  Housing Market e-Newsletter Get the "numbers" on the Real Estate Market Activity. Click on the Free Sample below. You can sign up to receive the report in your email on a monthly basis. Also, please visit Pearland Real Estate and Buyer Agent James for more local market reports and great homebuyer tools.
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
   Home Inspections     Real Estate professionals should always recommend their buyer to get a home inspection. It is the best way to discover what is wrong or right with the home, BEFORE you decide to purchase. Homebuyers receive an unbiased and professional opinion about the home they are about to purchase. Home inspectors look way beyond paint and rotting wood. They look at the entire structure of the home and will help uncover costly repair items.   The home inspection is typically performed just after the offer is accepted on the property and during the "option period". The option period is usually negotiated with the help of your buyer's agent and gives the buyer time to make sure they know everything about the condition of the home. An option period in Texas is typically 10 days...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
    Buy a home this year and get $8000.00 in your pocket !   The latest modification to the stimulus bill: The credit increased from $7500 to $8000 and the taxpayer does not have to repay the credit. A first time homebuyer is considered one that has not owned a home in the past 3 years. The information below was copied from the National Association of REALTORS.   Please consult with your tax professional to see if you qualify.    Homebuyer Tax Credit - The bill provides for an $8,000.00 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.  The credit does not require repayment.  Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules:  the credit will be claime...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
Pearland REO-Watch Real Estate Owned   Automatically sends new Foreclosure listings to your email Pearland Area Foreclosures, REOs, and Short Sales.   Sign up for the FREE Foreclosure list below  Banks are not in the business of owning Real Estate. They are overwhelmed by the current foreclosure market and need to sell their REOs fast. Many homes are selling way below market value.  Go to the Pearland area Foreclosure REO-Watch sign up form Your Foreclosure TEAM Buying an REO is very different than buying a home the traditional way. There are risks associated with buying a property "as-is" and without any disclosures. You need to assemble an experienced team of Real Estate professionals, starting with an experienced Foreclosure Buyer's Agent. Some foreclosures can be a money pit and cos...
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By Danny Frank, The Pearland Real Estate Expert
(JLA Realty)
WOW - Look at the Pearland TX real estate market.  It looks to me as if the rebound has started.  We are following the trends of the last 2 years and we have less inventory to sell.  So to me, the Pearland Real Estate Expert, prices of single family homes in the PearlandTX area should start to increase and follow the tend of the last 2 years.  Although the number of homes being sold in the Pearland TX area are down, now is the time to both BUY and Sell real estate in and around Pearland. I think the next tell tail sign is the current MSI, or Months Supply of Inventory.  In looking at the chart below, one can see since IKE, the housing inventory in and around Pearland is dropping.  I think this is what is helping Pearland keep our housing prices holding steady.  But I don't think they wi...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
  Pearland Parks And Recreation Independence Park (50Acres)  3919 Liberty Drive   6:00AM - 10:00PM This park is the centerpiece of Pearland's Parks and Recreation Department.   Independence Park is located at the end of Liberty Drive at the intersection   with John Lizer Road. Among its many offerings are: 4 lighted tennis courts 2 lighted basketball courts Soccer fields Drinking fountains 50-meter pool (Available for Rental)  2 restroom facilities BBQ shelter (Available for Rental)    Rotary Playground 9 picnic units located around the park 1.2 mile hike and bike trail .3 mile lighted walking path Dog park     Centennial Park (46 acres)   3219 McLean Road   This 46 acre park includes: 3  lighted basketball courts 4  lighted tennis courts .7 mile jogging trail 4 lighted Softball Fields ...
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By Danny Frank, The Pearland Real Estate Expert
(JLA Realty)
The Pearland TX real estate market is doing GREAT.  In looking at the real estate market in Pearland, one can see we are following the same trend as the last 2 years.  The median price is flat for Jan 07-09. So, if one where to follow the trend, the Pearland Real Estate market is set for launch.  I feel Pearland will follow the last 2 years trends.  Pearland's real estate market is doing fine.  Now is the time to put your house on the market... You just need to price the house correctly and it will sell.  For someone buying a home in the Pearland market, now is the time to buy before the prices start to climb like they do every year. In looking at the next chart on the Pearland Real Estate Market, you can see the DOM or Days on Market are all over the chart.  It took an average 94 to se...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
The Pearland Parkway has recently been extended through Pearland on to Beltway 8. McHard Rd has been connected through hwy 35 and Future plans for The Pearland Parkway include expansion to Dixie Farm Rd.   Pearland Parkway has recently been a real hot spot for new home community developments. Pearland offers great schools, a small town atmosphere, and easy access to downtown Houston.    Below you can see the Pearland Parkway winding it's way from beltway 8 to 518 Broadway in Pearland.   Here you can see the masive development of the Lakes at Highland Glenn. Below is a nice small community off the Pearland Parkway, very close to 518. Clear Creek Park is a fully developed neighborhood with homes built in the early 2000s. The subdivision borders a wildlife refuge and a nice pond. I have he...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
    Top 10 Relocation responsibilities for Buyer's Agents.   Here are the a few things I have learned from experience and training that are crucial to the relocation process.   Pay attention to the situation. Time lines are too tight for dropping the ball. Keep a close eye on the relocating family. These are stressful and exciting times for them. You are their voice of reason and guiding light. You must be very flexible. Things can change with travel plans very quickly. Make as much information available as possible. They are not familiar with the area and need to know what facts will impact their lifestyle when they move. Keep a good line of communication open with the relocation company, and the transferee's new company. Everyone must be working towards a smooth transaction. Closing t...
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A short sale is defined as the sale of a home in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owes.  Lenders will agree to accept the proceeds of a short sale and forgive the rest of what is owed on the mortgage when the owner cannot make the mortgage payments. By accepting a short sale, the lender can avoid a foreclosure and the owner is able to pay off the loan for less than what he owes. Why do the lenders do this? Because lenders will lose more if the property goes into foreclosure. There are three stages in the foreclosure process. They are pre-foreclosure, foreclosure and post– foreclosure.  The pre-foreclosure stage is the only stage where a seller wants to be.  With the help of a Realtor that is trained in short sales, the homeowner will be able to purchase another prop...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
VILLAGES AT MARY'S CREEK located in the heart of Pearland, The Villages at Mary's Creek is a small gated community with homes built by Wilshire and Meritage. The subdivision amenities include a swimming pool, walking trails, a lake, and several play grounds. Independence Park is located directly next to The Villages At Mary's Creek. From my experience with Wilshire and Meritage home, they are very well built. They include everything you would expect in a quality home builder including many energy efficient items such as tek-shield and vinyl windows. Both homebuilders are borderline "custom builders". They have spec homes to start with and they can change many aspects of the building to suit your custom needs. If you are looking for a very nice gated community in Pearland directly off of...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
 THE LAKES AT COUNTRY PLACE The Lakes at Country Place is a private gated with security guard subdivision located at McHard road and Highway 288. Many Texas Medical Center and downtown professionals call The Lakes at Country Place home. There are 488 homes built on 265 acres of land. For more information on all of the gated communities and to search for all homes in Pearland, please visit www.BuyerAgentJames.com and Pearland Real Estate For a personal consultation about each Pearland Gated Community, call me at 832-372-6388 or send me an email. I would be glad to describe each community in detail. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE YOU AN UP TO DATE SUBDIVISION ANALYSIS. Subdivision Facts for 2005   Single Family Properties  488 Med. Appraised Value  $ 236,195 Average Bedrooms  3.70 Average Baths  0.00...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
 CABOT COVE CABOT COVE PEARLAND TEXAS IS LOCATED IN BETWEEN McLEAN AND VETERANS RD, ONE MILE FROM HWY 518. HOMES ARE BUILT BY LENNAR AND MERITAGE AROUND A BEAUTIFUL LAKE WITH A WALKING PATH. MERITAGE IS CURRENTLY BUILDING NEW HOMES IN CABOT COVE. I ESTIMATE THEY WILL BE COMPLETLY BUILT OUT IN A FEW YEARS. For more information on all of the gated communities and to search for all homes in Pearland, please visit www.MyPearlandRealtor.com and Pearland Real Estate For a personal consultation about each Pearland Gated Community, call me at 832-372-6388 or send me an email. I would be glad to describe each community in detail. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE YOU A MORE IN-DEPTH AND UP TO DATE SUBDIVISION ANALYSIS.   Subdivision Facts for 2005   Single Family Properties  142 Med. Appraised Value  $ 195,625...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
AUDUBON PLACE AUDUBON PLACE, PEARLAND TEXAS IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF PEARLAND A LITTLE ON THE WEST SIDE RIGHT OFF THE NEWLY EXPANDED MAGNOLIA AND CLOSE TO McLEAN RD. AUDUBON PLACE HAS SOME VERY UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH HUGE LOTS AND VERY LOW TAXES. AUDUBON PLACE IS A VERY PRIVATE AND SECLUDED COMMUNITY.   For more information on all of the gated communities and to search for all homes in Pearland, please visit www.MyPearlandRealtor.com and Pearland Real Estate For a personal consultation about each Pearland Gated Community, call me at 832-372-6388 or send me an email. I would be glad to describe each community in detail. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE YOU A MORE IN-DEPTH AND UPDATED SUBDIVISION MARKET ANAYLSIS.   Search Realtor® Listed Properties in Audubon Place       Subdivision F...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
 TOWNE LAKE ESTATES Located in the middle of Pearland right across from the Pearland High School and Independence Park. Homes built by Brighton in the early 2000s around a lake in the middle of the subdivision. Towne Lake Estates has super easy access to the new Pearland Parkway. There are no brand new homes being built in Towne lake Estates.   For more information on all of the gated communities and to search for all homes in Pearland, please visit www.MyPearlandRealtor.com and Pearland Real Estate For a personal consultation about each Pearland Gated Community, call me at 832-372-6388 or send me an email. I would be glad to describe each community in detail. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE YOU A MORE IN-DEPTH AND UPDATED SUBDIVISION MARKET ANAYLSIS. Search Realtor® Listed Properties in Towne Lake ...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
Relocating to Pearland and Need to know where to look? Check out these maps and recommendations on where to find the right neighborhoods.  At the bottom are links to download a very useful map of the subdivisions in Pearland. Cool Satellite views of Pearland Texas One could consider Pearland to be divided into two different towns. Pearland East and Pearland West. The west side is much newer but comes with a lot of traffic and congestion. Pearland east consists of established neighborhoods with a few smaller new home communities in the area. some people consider "old Pearland" to have that small town atmosphere. The city of Pearland has many new road projects planed for the east side of Pearland to provide easy access to the Pearland Parkway, I-45, and hwy 288. Some newer subdivisions in...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
LOCAL PEARLAND REALTOR WITNESSES GRASS FIRE FIRST HAND   Yikes, I was traveling home yesterday and noticed the news copters flying overhead. As I drove closer to MY HOME, they were very close above. So I decided to keep going to find out what was happening. As I drove closer I noticed a fire was going on and I could not tell where it was coming from. I turned into Canterbury Park and at the back of the subdivision, the large field was completly engulfed in flames. So I decided to keep driving closer and drove to the back of the subdivision where the fire trucks were connected to the fire hydrants. According to the news station, over 14 acres of the field were burned and 25 homes were evacuated. No one was hurt and no homes caught on fire.   www.MyPearlandRealtor.com www.MyPearlandMLS.co...
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By James Potenza Texas Buyer Realty, Buying, Selling, Relocating, New Construction
(Texas Buyer Realty)
Audubon Place is a very unique gated subdivision with custom homes in the heart of Pearland Texas. Located off of the newly built Magnolia Rd between McClean and Harkey Rd. Audubon Place consists of homes mostly built in the early 2000s with more added to the newer section around 2005. According to the homes sold there within the last 7 years, the average price sold was $358,000 with an average home size of 3844 sqft. That gives an average price/sqft of $93.13, which is higher than most subdivisions in the Pearland area. Considering the average lot size of 1/2 and acre and some with almost a full acre, and a gated community, you get what you pay for. More recently, the average price/sqft SOLD in Audubon Place in the last year was $85.40/sqft. This data is using only five homes sold in 2...
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