huntsville tx homes: TX: Walker County: Huntsville: Elkins Lake Real Estate--Free GOLF - 05/27/12 09:43 AM
Elkins Lake Homes for Sale and Free Golf!  And……………………..2 pools, lighted tennis courts, clubhouse with terrific restaurant, activities, central post office, friendly people. 
Seriously, you have to move here.  
 Here is the clubhouse:

Driver, I am ready (my husband hates when I call him “driver”)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The photo on the left is the artist’s rendering before the clubhouse was built, and to the right is a photo of the same area.  Pretty good, huh?
 
A few of the many great points about Huntsville TX
Traffic isn’t bad, it’s … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: What I love about VB! - 12/18/10 12:45 PM
Okay,  it's Saturday night.  And.....I just toured the Christmas display at the Bellagio!
I haven't had the opportunity to go to Vegas to see any of the attractions, but I have heard ALL about Vegas from my husband who has been there many times.  
Not sure why I have never been-- 
Well, I enjoyed the heck out of my tour of the Bellagio.  It is Amazing!  The deer are my favorite part.  Check it out.  I can't believe the scale of the display!
But, I "reckon" that's Vegas... And VB, you are the quintessential "Vegas-ite."
 
 
Okay, VB, what is … (5 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Power of Gratitude--Is it Bull Hockey, Real or Like "Hockey the Sport"-- Irrelevant?? What do you think? - 12/16/10 05:03 PM
Power of Gratitude--Is it Bull Hockey, Real or like "Hockey the sport" -- irrelevant??  What do you think? This is all about you....My Clients.   Above All, YOU are who the reason that I do what I do. (Here are Just a few of my FABULOUS Clients)  
 Danke schön! to my associates.  They are always there to help when needed.Merci beaucoup to Google ! I looked up topics like the best cell phone for Realtors even before I was licensed so that I would be ready to rock.  I use Google EVERY Day.I have heard that "gratitude" is the most powerful sentiment, even more powerful than love. I … (1 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Winterize your outdoor pipes--Complete "How To"-What You'll Need, Where to Find it and a Video Showing you How - 12/05/10 07:05 AM
Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Winterize your outdoor pipes--Complete "How To"-What You'll Need, Where to Find it and a Video Showing you How
Be Safe-Not Sorry!
It's that time of year---frost on the pumpkin means freezing temperatures at night.  Even here in East Texas, it gets pretty cold.  Take measures now to be sure you won't have an issue with freezing pipes during this Holiday Season.
This weekend as you are going to the stores to pick up holiday decorations and gifts, be sure to stop by Lowes, Home Depot or your local Hardware store to pick up some … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Immigrant Dreams : From Croatia to PA to TX : The Gift of Freedom and a New Life is Born at Ellis Island - 12/04/10 04:53 PM
 Immigrant Dreams : from Croatia to PA to TX : the Gift of Freedom and a New Life is Born at Ellis Island
My Grandfather, born Viecoslaw Zuvic, later Louis Zuvich came through Ellis Island with a dream, like so many.  He not only held a job, but was a supervisor, and never learned English.  Talk about your great communicators.  The tongue of my family is Serbo-Croatian, the "umbrella language" of the former Yugoslavia.
Viecoslaw means "forever glorious."  I will never forget because I looked through the Ellis Island manifests for a long time and never found "Louis Zuvich."  Well, it … (19 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: A Day with Mari Montgomery at Keller Williams Huntsville...and "Gina, NOT Typing!" - 11/27/10 12:27 PM
Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: A Day with Mari Montgomery at Keller Williams Huntsville...and "Gina, NOT Typing!"
Okay, I consider myself to be reasonably astute--most of the time, at least.  So, when I heard a cacophony of "clackety--clackety--clack," I thought: "THAT is someone, PRETENDING to type."
I feel that was a "reasonable" conclusion.
Of course, once I decided to do an investigative report, Gina--our wonderful Receptionist at our office in Huntsville--decided to PRETEND to type.
Here is the Culprit--sitting on the antique fainting couch in my office-Gina (She looks guilty, doesn't she?!)

Well, I caught her "Clackety--Handed!"  Tell me what you think.  … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Holy "Ol' Sparky Burger," Batman! Mr Hamburger Returns! - 11/27/10 10:11 AM
Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Holy "Ol' Sparky Burger," Batman! Mr Hamburger Returns!
....and a little bit of history too.
History:
Mr. Hamburger was opened in 1959 by the Lindsey family of Huntsville at 710 11th Street. Opened as a classic  American drive-in, customers parked under a canopy and walked to the window to place their order. Faithful fans   knew Mr. Hamburger for its never-frozen, hand-formed beef patties, handmade onion rings, homemade chili, and, of course, the KILLER BURGER. Mr. Hamburger operated in this fashion for 46 years until I decided to take a vacation in 2005. While I was away, they closed … (3 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Thanksgiving was Wonderful! A Poet's View - 11/27/10 08:14 AM
Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Thanksgiving was Wonderful! A Poet's View
Well, Turkey Day has come and gone, but the sentiment lives on and on.....
                           Gratitude, a grateful heart
Open eyes.................a brand new start
                    Seeing life in family ties....wrap around the tree of
                                        Solid Oak....a sturdy trunk... is tradition proud and future hopes
     So seemingly another year..........leading forth to Christmas....
                                          Cheer for LIFE in family ties, Cheer for Love in Family's eyes
           Open hearts and loving minds
             Bring blessings true....and gratitude....and then
                                   Christmastide

 
 
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huntsville tx homes: Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Unbelievable $0 down--100% Financing Home Option ! NEVER LIVED IN-$128,500 - 11/27/10 07:21 AM
Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Unbelievable $0 down--100% Financing Home Option ! NEVER LIVED IN!
Price Range: $120,000 to $130,000   lakeconroehomes4sale.com 
Ready for this:
Option under $130,000 in Walker County/Huntsville TX 1 block from Lake Conroe!!!!!!!!!!!!!.  This is the home of the fastest growing University in Texas, Sam Houston State University, SHSU.  SHSU has a wonderful AG Program.  I get calls about students needing a home with room for a horse.  Well, here ya go!
Option:  43 Magnolia Dr, Huntsville TX 77340 $128,500  www.LakeConroeHomes4Sale.com 
New ICF Construction--walls rated to withstand up to 350mph!  3 Bedrooms--3 FULL Bathrooms Loft Style with gleaming new appliances … (2 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Unbelievable $0 down-100% Financing Home Option ! - 11/27/10 06:36 AM
Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Unbelievable $0 down--100% Financing Home Option !
Price Range: $110,000 to $115,000   homesinhuntsvilletx.com 
Ready for this:
Option under $115,000 in Walker County/Huntsville TX.  This is the home of the fastest growing University in Texas, Sam Houston State University, SHSU.  SHSU has a wonderful AG Program.  I get calls about students needing a home with room for a horse.  Well, here ya go!
Option 1:   homesinhuntsvilletx.com 
3/2 on an acre.  $112,500.00  100% Financing, $0.00 down, NO PMI!  Can't beat it with a stick!
How far from SHSU?  Between 10-15 minutes--Straight shot up I-45.

It is … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Texas : Walker County : Huntsville : Where We Have Been and Found Home - 11/26/10 11:08 PM
Where We Have Been and Found Home.
Life is a journey.  The passage of time........a mystery.
The holidays, to me, are a time to reflect and appreciate what we have, where we have been and a time to cherish the memories.
This Thanksgiving I sat with my niece, Amber and my nephew, Ian and looked through photo albums that my Mother-In-Law had put together through the years.  We laughed and reminisced.  We had fun when they came to visit and went swimming in our pool when we lived in Azle, just outside of Fort Worth.

I also love the "Maltese … (3 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Huntsville TX Real Estate : Our first frost of the season - 11/26/10 10:44 PM
Huntsville TX Real Estate : Our first frost of the season
There is definitely something about that first frost of the year.  It has been hotter than Hades in a long summer that seemingly just ended last week.  Then --wow --it's chilly.
I know there is a frost coming when my very independent little girl--my Maltese named "Carmen" decides she wants to snuggle.  She is curled up beside me right now, every few minutes or so repositioning to get just a little closer for warmth.  What a sweet little baby girl and snuggle bunny.

My husband is so tired and is sleeping … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Lake Livingston Real Estate - Huntsville TX Homes : TREND: Growing Interest in Homes with Space for Extended Family - 11/20/10 04:57 AM
 
Lake Livingston Real Estate - Huntsville TX Homes : TREND: Growing Interest Homes with Space for Extended Family and Multi Generational Living.
One of the things I have been brought back to over and over again in the last couple of weeks is a connection to buyers' interest in homes with an attached or detached apartment or cottage that has Space for Extended Family and Multi Generational Living..
It makes a lot of sense, really, for a number of reasons:
There us more multi generational family living under one roof Homeowners are finding it helpful to have "pooled" income to … (3 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Huntsville TX Homes : Mari Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers..and the TEXAS Economy! - 11/14/10 04:36 PM
Huntsville TX Homes : Mari Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers!
What a crop---what a season---Texas.....what a great place to grow peppers! 
Who knew that this "girl from Central PA" would be growing peppers and making her own "hot sauce!"


The Pepper Drying Process:

We have had SO much fun growing, pickling, freezing and making home made hot sauce, the "Mari Blend" (Texas Ketchup)
It's the middle of November and the bounty continues.  How much fun.  Just another "Living in Texas" bonus. 
The best bonus---great home values and a growing Economy in direct contrast to most of the rest … (2 comments)

huntsville tx homes: "I Dreamed A Dream," There's a SONG in my HEART and on this BLOG! - 11/03/10 03:17 PM
So much music fills my heart and my head these days. It really soothes my soul.  Even when I am "dog-tired," music is what inspires me in such a deep and personal way.
You know, ask my Keller Williams office mates---there is a little bit of singing every now and again at the Keller Williams Huntsville TX and Conroe / Lake Conroe offices. 
It's a reflex.  When I am singing, that means I am pretty happy.
Tonight....a song. One of my favorite songs. I recorded it in a small studio that I had the opportunity to have a recording session, however … (5 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Keller Williams Huntsville TX -- Check out my New-(ish) "Digs" - 10/31/10 12:31 PM
Keller Williams Huntsville TX --  Check out my New-(ish) "Digs"
Going to the office has become very pleasant. I remodeled! 
It is quite a challenge to decorate and furnish a small space where "function" is of primary importance. Well, it took a couple of "takes," but I love it now and my clients have said they really like it and it is comfortable.
Cool story.  One of my clients, a very sharp and successful young businesswoman came by when I first moved into the space to sign some paperwork.  She had a seat and we chatted for a bit.  And then--I asked the question. … (3 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Music...my Muse, My First Love Stirs my Soul - 10/31/10 11:38 AM
Huntsville TX Realtor, Mari Montgomery, Dreamed a Dream.  She dreamed that her world would always be filled with music, she dreamed of sharing her song, literally and figuratively.
But, as in every good Sonata Form in Music, that Dream had a "Development" section.
Fast forward to the present--there was a "present."  As I sat in the new "James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center" on the campus of Sam Houston State University last evening, my heart began to swell along with the crescendos of the fabulous brass section of the Houston Symphony Orchestra in their very first selection, Fanfare, Op. 59 by Aulis Sallinen The performance was last … (0 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Huntsville TX Homes -- Room for You AND Your Horse! - 10/30/10 06:00 PM
Huntsville TX Homes -- Room for You AND Your Horse!
Big ticket items----DONE----waiting for your touch. Roof, Hot Water Heater and HVAC replaced with the last year and a half. .99ac unrestricted property in a super convenient location awaits YOU! Brick 3/2--great floorplan with den and formal living area. Convert the formal living to that office you've wanted, but not been willing to give up a bedroom. Less than a minute from I-45, you are minutes away from shopping and other conveniences. Own an unrestricted acre w/great home--Live large
Check it out!

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huntsville tx homes: Wow, Wow, Wow...a Night with the Houston Symphony in Huntsville TX...AWESOME! - 10/30/10 02:32 PM
Wow, Wow, Wow...a Night with the Houston Symphony in Huntsville TX...AWESOME!

Great seats, great date, great evening!
Unbelievable--The Houston Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Hannu Lintu performed Beethoven's 3rd (The Eroica) originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, before he became such an "evil dweeb," and speaking of pure evil, the demands that composer, Franz Liszt makes on the soloist in the beautifully performed Liszt Piano Concerto #1 in E-flat Major w/soloist Markus Groh ended the first half ---
And---take a breath--the opening the concert offered a "stunning" performance of the Aulis Sallinen "Fanfare, Op. 59."  This performance was the moment that remarkably demonstrated the wonderful acoustics in the … (5 comments)

huntsville tx homes: Huntsville TX Community Events : A Night w/ the Houston Symphony Orchestra - 10/28/10 07:54 AM
Huntsville TX Community Events : A Night w/ the Houston Symphony Orchestra
The Houston Symphony Orchestra is coming to the Gaertner Performing Arts Center on the Sam Houston State University Campus in Huntsville, TX.
When:  October 29th
Time :    7:30 pm.
Where:                James and Nancy Gaertner                               Performing Arts Center

For tickets to School of Music events, please call 936-294-2339 or email tickets@shsu.edu
The James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center just had its Grand Opening.  This facility is state of the art and the perfect performance hall for the Houston Symphony Orchestra to visit just an hour north of its home base … (0 comments)