cinco ranch: eBook: Moving Tips. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home For The BEST Price. Chap 22 Pt 3 - 05/28/12 12:20 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home
For The BEST
Price
Chapter 22 Moving Part 3
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
 
How To Choose A Moving Company
Moving Company Caveats
A mover that estimates the cost for your move far below that of other estimates may spell trouble
Damage to goods packed by you is your responsibility and not the mover's, unless the mover has been negligent in the care of the boxes packed
Don't sign any documentation without fully understanding it
How Much Will It … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Moving Tips. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home For The BEST Price. Chap 22 Pt 2 - 05/28/12 12:16 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home
For The BEST
Price
Chapter 22 Moving Part 2
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
 
Storing and Packing
DO's
Use packing paper to wrap dishes; writing pads for tracking your property, markers to write contents and which room they are going to, heavy twine, strapping tape with a good dispenser, boxes and special containers for packing.
Empty gas tanks from lawn mowers, outboard motors etc.
Remove all batteries from appliances and toys
Set aside things you will carry in the … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Moving. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home For The BEST Price Chap 22 Pt 1 - 05/27/12 11:52 PM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home
For The BEST
Price
Chapter 22 Moving Part 1
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
Moving Checklist
You've done all the right things--educated yourself about buying a home, run around town looking at properties, agonized about whether or not to put an offer on a house or condo -- and finally you've found the home that is just perfect for you!
What do you get as a reward? You get to move! But moving was really the whole point to begin … (3 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Inspection. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home For The BEST Price Chap 21 - 05/27/12 11:47 PM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home
For The BEST
Price
Chapter 21
WHAT TO WATCH FOR WHEN HOME SHOPPING
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
While the Property Inspector will do a thorough, professional inspection of your new home for you (discuss this with your real estate agent), it is a good idea for you to check a few things yourself when considering a home purchase. Some general considerations include:
Age,Ceiling Height,Waste Disposal
Floor Plan, General Appearance, Wiring
Square Footage, Heating System, Insulation
Traffic Pattern, Air Conditioning … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: 20 Crucial Things. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home For The BEST Price Chap 20 - 05/27/12 11:42 PM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Home
For The BEST
Price
Chapter 20  Twenty Crucial Things To Know Before Purchasing A Home In The Houston Area
Fred Miller, Re/Max Plantation, fredmiller9@gmail.com , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com Office receptionist: 281-342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
1. What is the neighborhood like? Are there certain area features that might adversely affect the value of the property in the future?
2. What are the real estate taxes on the home?
3. What are the utility costs--especially electricity?
4. What home repairs have been made in the past two years?
5. How far do you have to travel to get to schools, public … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Home Insurance. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home For The Best Price! Chap 19 - 05/27/12 11:37 PM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 19  So You Don't Have a Clue?
(or what you need to know about home insurance)
Fred Miller, Re/Max Plantation, fredmiller9@gmail.com , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com Office receptionist: 281-342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
 
Start your insurance buying process long before closing!! Get several estimates or quotes if possible.
Insurance companies are tracking houses in a system called the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting System (CLUE). Unknown to most of us claims filed (not necessarily claims paid) for houses have been entered into this system for many years. The system tracks 27 or more causes of loss. … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Location, Schools and Taxes. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home For The Best Price! Chap 7 - 05/27/12 08:37 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco-Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 7  Location, Schools and Taxes
Fred Miller, Realtor, ReMax Plantation serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. www.RichmondKatyHomes.com  fredmiller9@gmail.com
What should I consider when choosing a community to live in?
Well kept houses and strong home owners associations protect your property values as well as making a neighborhood more pleasant to live in. Proximity to parks, schools, playgrounds, and shopping are important to some people. The traffic pattern between your home and your job at the time you go to work is important. (This changes rapidly over time … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Real Estate Terms. Buying Your Katy Cinco Ranch Richmond Area Home For the BEST Price! Chap 18 Pt 2 - 05/27/12 05:57 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 18  Part 2 Real Estate Terms You Should Know
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
Real Estate Broker.A person licensed by the State of Texas to sell real estate.
RealEstate Salesman. A person who sells real estate under the supervision of a licensed broker.
Title Company. An organization that issues Title Insurance, and also serves as escrow officer for the earnest money. The escrow officer is an unbiased party that is holding the money and … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Real Estate Terms. Buying Your Katy Cinco Ranch Richmond Area Home For the BEST Price! Chap 18 Pt 1 - 05/25/12 02:26 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 18  Part 1 Real Estate Terms You Should Know
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
Every business has its own language. Before you get into learning the best ways to maximize the sale price of your home, familiarize yourself with the terms of the business so you will be speaking the same language as the professionals.
Real Estate. Includes real property (the good earth). Does not include moveable items (personal property). Used loosely in common … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Cimarron, Silverstone and Creekstone homes for sale near Katy, Tx - 05/23/12 02:36 AM
Cimarron, Silverstone and Creekstone homes for sale near Katy, Tx
Fred Miller, Realtor, ReMax Plantation, www.RichmondKatyHomes.com   FredMiller9@gmail.com
These communities are associated with the original development of this area. This area started in the early 1980's with the development of Cinco Ranch and Via Ranch which were rice farming and cattle ranches. After the intial start It remained dormant for several years and revived in 1992. Much of the area was developed under the name of Cinco Ranch. These homes were built mostly in the early 1980's before the modern Cinco Ranch development started. This area has completely developed shopping areas along all … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Title Company. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home For the BEST Price Chap 17 Pt 2 - 05/23/12 12:41 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 17  Part 2 WHAT THE TITLE COMPANY DOES
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
Title Company Procedures
Title Company Sequence of Events
A. Real Estate Agent opens escrow account with the Title Compay using an Earnest Money Contract.
1.Title Company deposits Earnest Money check
B. Escrow Officer orders the Preliminary Title Report
1. Upon receiving preliminary information, the Title Company requests payoff information on all existing financing on the house.
2. Preliminary Title Report contains … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Cinco Ranch homes for sale west of 99 - 05/22/12 06:17 AM
 Cinco Ranch homes for sale west of 99 Cinco Ranch west of the Grand Parkway 99 covers about seven square miles. Earliest homes were built in 2001 and new homes are being built. Cinco has lots of amenities including two water parks with waterslides, splash pads, large pools and fountains. The Lake House sits on a lake off of Spring Green. It has a beautiful view, swimming pool, club house for 100 and outdoor fireplace. The beach club is a half acre, four-foot deep swimming lagoon with sand that is set on the shores of South Lake. The Bayou Nature Trail … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Homes for sale near the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch - 05/21/12 08:39 AM
Homes for sale near the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch


The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is a public course. The golf club features an 18-hole, par-71 golf course with a rolling layout that will challenge low handicappers while still offering the average player or beginner the opportunity to play an enjoyable round of golf.  The amenities include two giant, undulating practice greens for putting and chipping improvement as well as a short game area that offers a huge bunker, many shade trees, and provides lies of varying degrees. The golf academy features ladies, golf, junior golf, a player … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Kelliwood Nottingham, Kelliwood Estates, Kelliwood Park homes for sale - 05/21/12 01:50 AM
Kelliwood Nottingham, Kelliwood Estates, Kelliwood Park homes for sale
This area has completely developed shopping areas along all major corridors. If you like established communities with mature trees and landscaping, you will like this area best.This area has good access to the "Energy Corridor" by nearby access to I-10.  Homes range in value from $275,000 to $565,000 in these three areas that are in separate areas along S. Fry Road. Kelliwood Nottingham, Kelliwood Estates, Kelliwood Park homes for sale.  (Return to other Cinco Ranch Katy homes east of 99) more areas  (Cinco Ranch west, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear, Pecan Grove and country homes)
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cinco ranch: Cinco Ranch Meadow Grove, Cottage Grove, Meadow Glen, Meadow Place and Meadow Ridge homes for sale near Katy - 05/21/12 01:27 AM
Cinco Ranch Meadow Grove, Cottage Grove, Meadow Glen, Meadow Place and Meadow Ridge homes for sale near Katy Fred Miller, Realtor, ReMax Plantation, www.RichmondKatyHomes.com  FredMiller9@gmail.com
Meadow Grove and Cottage Grove are a part of "Cinco Ranch Institutuional Core (Map) This small community  is located on the south side of Westheimer Parkway very near the Grand Parkway 99 and the YMCA with the community names of Meadow Grove and Cottage Grove. Homes were built from 2000 to 2001 and range in value from $186,000 to 244,000 and average $211,000. Katy schools are Williams Elementary, Beck Junior High and Cinco Ranch High School.  Meadow … (2 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Title Company. Buying your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home for the Best Price! Chap 17 Pt 1 - 05/20/12 11:41 PM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 17  Part 1 WHAT THE TITLE COMPANY DOES
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
WHAT THE TITLE COMPANY DOES
As a general rule, the title company provides the following services:
* Requests a title report and policy
* Arranges for any necessary documents such as a deed
* Sees that existing loans are paid off
* Adjusts taxes and insurance between the buyer and seller
* Orders on the ground survey when necessary
* Has … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Cardiff Ranch homes for sale near Katy, Tx - 05/19/12 04:52 AM
Cardiff Ranch homes for sale near Katy, Tx  
Fred Miller, Realtor, ReMax Plantation, www.RichmondKatyHomes.com  FredMiller9@gmail.com

Cardiff Ranch is a 162 acre Canyon Gate community started in 2010 and built around a 13 acre lake. It is located about three miles south of Katy, Tx on FM 1463 and west of Cinco Ranch. Home prices range in value from $235,000 to $315,000 with an average of 3550 sq.ft. The builders have some interesting wiring and energy efficiency features. If you would like to see new homes for sale in Cardiff Ranch and would like to have a realtor to represent … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: Lake Pointe Estates homes for sale - 05/19/12 04:41 AM
Lake Pointe Estates home for sale
  
Lake Point Estates is an upscale community which is two miles south of I-10 near the intersection of Greenbusch and Roesner Road and north of Cinco Ranch. There are only 82 one acre lots and all are located on a 20 acre lake with lighted fountains and public docks. The community has a manned security gate and there is no MUD tax with a community owned water and sewer system. All are custom built homes built since 2000 in the price range of $480,000 to over $1 million. Click to see current Lake … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Purchase Contract. Buying Your Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home For the BEST Price Chap 16 - 05/18/12 01:09 AM
Buying Your
Katy-Cinco Ranch-Richmond Area Home
For The Best
Price!
Chapter 16 What Clauses You Might See In Your Purchase Contract For Your New Home
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond,Westpark Tollway, Fulshear www.RichmondKatyHomes.com
Just so you will know what to expect below are a few of the primary clauses that will be in your Residential Contract (Resale), commonly known as the "Earnest Money Contract".  Unless an attorney is employed all agents use the contract promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission. 
Paragraph 3 shows the amount of cash to be paid at closing, the amount to … (0 comments)

cinco ranch: eBook: Home Warranties. Buying Your Katy Cinco Ranch Richmond Area Home For the BEST Price! Chap 15 - 05/16/12 07:37 AM
 
Buying Your
 
Katy Cinco Ranch Richmond Area Home
 
For the BEST Price!
 
Fred, Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. www.RichmondKatyHomes.com
 
eBook  Chapter 15
 
Is there any way that I can protect myself against emergency repair bills?
 
Yes!Regular household insurance protects you from most major disasters. Flood insurance can protect you against damage from flooding the property from natural causes. Home Warranties offer protection to you against many potentially costs problems not covered by your homeowner's insurance. They cover many of the items that do not last … (0 comments)

 
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